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Boulder Mountain Fire Closure EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY CLOSURE AREA DESCRIPTION: All National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the following boundary: Starting in T33N R43E S9 at the SE corner of the section follow the private land boundary north to County Road 2341 (Sicily). Follow County Road 2341 to NFS Road 3116500. Follow NFS Road 3116500 to County Road 2373 (Calicoma). Follow County Road 2373 (Calicoma) to County Road 2389 (Tacoma Creek). Follow County Road 2389 (Tacoma Creek) northwest to the District Boundary. Follow the District Boundary south to NFS Road 2615000. Follow NFS Road 2615000 south to NFS Road 9521000. Follow NFS Road 9521000 to NFS Road 9521160. Follow NFS Road 9521160 to the NW section line in T33N R42E S6. Follow the section line in T33N R42E S6 south to the SW corner of T33N R42E S7. Follow the southern section lines in T33N R42E Sections 7,8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, and T33N R43E Sections 7, 8, and 9 east to the beginning. Closed Trails: Batey Bould Trail...

The Hannegan Pass Trailhead and the entirety of Forest Service Trail #674 (Hannegan Pass Trail), to include Spur Trail #674.1 (Hannegan Peak Trail) and Spur Trail #674.2 (Ruth Arm Trail), from its inception at Forest System Road #32 (Ruth Creek Road) and continuing east to the Forest boundary, are

 Contact: NW Pasayten Fires Information (509) 228-7805, https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8397/Increased fire activity in Pasayten Wilderness Fires anticipated due to predicted weatherWenatchee, WA (September 7, 2022) Increased fire activity on some of the lightning caused fires, burning in the very remote, steep, and inaccessible terrain in the northwest corner of the Pasayten Wilderness Area, spurred trail and area closures over the holiday weekend. Hot, dry, and windy conditions are expected today as a trough moves into the area which is expected to create conditions for increased fire behavior. The Shull, The Parks, Kid, Three Fools, Skagit, and Elbow fires, located near the Canadian-U.S border, are expected to grow in acreage today.In a joint delegation with the National Park Service, a National Incident Management Organization Team, NIMO Team 2, assumed command yesterday over the six fires now being called the NW Pasayten Fires, located in the Pasayten Wilderness on the Methow...

All trails and camps entering the park complex at Hannegan Pass Trailhead including; entire Little Beaver Trail, Big Beaver Trail beyond Pumpkin Mountain and Big Beaver camps, Brush Creek, Chilliwack, and Copper Loop trails. Camp closures include all camps between Little Beaver and Boundary camps and all camps between 39 Mile and Beaver Pass camps. All cross-country zones access from closed trails is prohibited  There are also trail and camp closures in the Lightning Creek area of Ross Lake. Lightning Creek Trail between Lightning Creek and Nightmare camps is closed. Camp closures include Deer Lick and Nightmare

Containment increases to 42% on Rum Creek Fire MERLIN, Ore. – Despite the heat and rugged terrain, firefighters on the Rum Creek Fire continue to make progress. Containment has increased to 42%, with most edges of the fire mopped up at least 75 feet inside fire lines. The tactical firing operation on the ridge between Rum Creek and Montgomery Creek went well, with fire backing down both sides of the ridge. Fire personnel continue to monitor this and other areas, watching for flare-ups and spot fires. Overnight, the fire stayed within the containment lines despite high temperatures, low relative humidity and gusty winds. Today, temperatures will continue to be high, triggering a Heat Advisory from the National Weather Service (NWS). The heat can expose hidden hot spots and can take a toll on fire personnel. Heat-related illnesses such as dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke are a concern for firefighters. Before a section of fire line can be described as “contained”...

Contención del Incendio Rum Creek alcanzo un 42%MERLIN, Ore. –  A pesar del calor y el terreno difícil, los bomberos continúan progresando en el Incendio Rum Creek. La contención del incendio ha alcanzado un 42% aumentando el número de áreas en el eje del incendio que han sido limpiadas por lo menos a unos 75 pies adentro de las líneas de fuego. Las operaciones de tácticas de quema controlada sobre la cresta localizada entre Rum Creek y Montgomery Creek fueron realizadas de una manera exitosa, logrando que el fuego se mueva hacia atrás en ambos lados del área. El personal del Incendio continúa monitoreando este proceso y otras áreas, manteniéndose alertas para cualquier crecimiento de las llamas y el surgimiento de cualquier espacio de fuego. Durante la noche de ayer, el fuego se logro mantener dentro de las líneas de contención, independientemente de las altas temperaturas, la humedad relativa baja y las ráfagas de vientos en el área afectada. El día de hoy, se...

 9/7 Thor Fire UpdateIncident Commander: Shane RobsonThor FireQuick FactsApproximate Size Thor Fire 1024 acresSlate Fire 286 acresContainment 0%Total Personnel 50Fire Danger Very HighStructures Lost Primary – 0Secondary - 0For Immediate Release - September 7th, 2022Thor Fire: The fire is burning approximately 5 miles east of Sullivan Lake in heavy timber and steep terrain. The fire was caused by lightning and discovered on August 13, 2022. The steep, rugged, and dangerous terrain led managers to take mainly a confine/contain strategy with firefighter and public safety being the highest priority. Crews continue to shore up containment lines around the north, east, and south portions of the fire. A more accurate assessment of the fire perimeter was done yesterday by air with an updated acreage of 1024. The fire continues backing, active flanking, and some torching. The fire is burning mainly in jackstraw piles of dead and down trees in heavy timber. There has been minimal spread over...

Cedar Creek FireSeptember 7, 2022Daily Update – 10:00 AM   Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts Size: 18,143· acres Contained: 12% Start Date: August 1, 2022 Location: 15 miles E of Oakridge, OR Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 861 Resources: 19 engines 16 crews 32 heavy equipment 7 helicopters ·Infrared flight did not occur on Sept. 6; new acreage will be updated on Inciweb when a flight can be made. NEW EVACUATION LEVELS: Deschutes and Lane County Sheriff’s offices have increased their evacuation levels for the areas of Cultus Lake and Crane Prairie Reservoir, in addition to McFarland lakes & Elk Creek Trail areas. Click for map. Red Flag Warning: Today, a Red Flag Warning continues due to hot, dry and unstable conditions over the fire area. This combination of weather is expected to increase fire activity. Community Meeting: Thursday, September 8th, 7:00PM, focused on Deschutes County and Central Oregon, virtually on the Cedar Creek Fire...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 7, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AMCommunity Meeting: There will be a community meeting to discuss the Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires on Thursday, September 8 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Joseph Event Center (102 E First, Joseph, OR) and will also be streamed live on Facebook.Highlights: Higher temperatures, steady winds, and very low relative humidity created critical fire weather conditions yesterday. There was active fire growth on all fires. Critical weather conditions will continue through today and we anticipate another day of active fire growth. Firefighters are actively protecting structures and values immediately threatened by fire and continue to prepare structure that could be threatened as the fire continue to spread.Eagle Cap Wilderness FiresThere are three lightning caused fires within the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The Nebo, Sturgill, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires are active and...

 Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires September 7, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM  Community Meeting: There will be a community meeting to discuss the Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires on Thursday, September 8 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Joseph Event Center (102 E First, Joseph, OR) and will also be streamed live on Facebook.   Highlights: Higher temperatures, steady winds, and very low relative humidity created critical fire weather conditions yesterday. There was active fire growth on all fires. Critical weather conditions will continue through today and we anticipate another day of active fire growth. Firefighters are actively protecting structures and values immediately threatened by fire and continue to prepare structure that could be threatened as the fire continue to spread.  Double Creek Fire: 59,510 acres | 0% contained | 519 personnel assigned  The lightning caused Double Creek Fire is a full suppression fire,...

 News Release September 7, 2022 Davenport, WA - The Seven Bays Fire is located approximately 15 miles northwest of Davenport, WA. This fire started on Sunday, September 4th and has burned approximately 1,000 acres of rangeland, stubble and scattered forest lands.   The fire is 15% contained. Evacuations: No Evacuation levels. Road Closure:  No Road Closures. Tuesday, Fire fighters completed containment line around the fire and began mopping up the perimeter of the fire.   Current fire containment is at 15%.  Small unburn islands of fuel within the fire perimeter continue to burn.   Fire fighters conducted hazard tree falling along Miles-Creston road which caused temporary closure of the road.  Wednesday, Firefighter’s will continue mop up around the fire perimeter focusing on 25’ from the containment lines. Weather:  Red flag warning in effect until 10:00 pm Wednesday for poor Relative humidity recovery.  High temperature is predicted to reach 90 f.  Wind (20 ft.) is...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires September 7, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM  Community Meeting: There will be a community meeting to discuss the Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires on Thursday, September 8 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Joseph Event Center (102 E First, Joseph, OR) and will also be streamed live on Facebook.   Highlights: Higher temperatures, steady winds, and very low relative humidity created critical fire weather conditions yesterday. There was active fire growth on all fires. Critical weather conditions will continue through today and we anticipate another day of active fire growth. Firefighters are actively protecting structures and values immediately threatened by fire and continue to prepare structure that could be threatened as the fire continue to spread.  Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires  There are three lightning caused fires within the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The Nebo, Sturgill, and Goat Mountain 2...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires September 7, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM Community Meeting: There will be a community meeting to discuss the Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires on Thursday, September 8 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Joseph Event Center (102 E First, Joseph, OR) and will also be streamed live on Facebook. Highlights: Higher temperatures, steady winds, and very low relative humidity created critical fire weather conditions yesterday. There was active fire growth on all fires. Critical weather conditions will continue through today and we anticipate another day of active fire growth. Firefighters are actively protecting structures and values immediately threatened by fire and continue to prepare structure that could be threatened as the fire continue to spread. Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires There are three lightning caused fires within the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The Nebo, Sturgill, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires are...

 Fire Information Phone: 541-625-0687   Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govPotter Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Windigo Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Big Swamp InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/Forest Road Safety: Heavy equipment crews and firefighters are working on area Forest roads. Please adhere to road closures, steer clear of graders and other road equipment and follow posted speed limits. Your safety, and that of our crews, are our priority.Weather: Temperatures in the 80's to 90 degrees with critically low humidity. Winds 10-15 mph.  Thursday remains quiet but weekend winds may be up to 10-20 mph with some gusts up to 20-25 mph. Remain vigilant!Three of the four fires are 100% contained. With the continued warm temperatures and dry conditions, fire resources will continue to patrol these fires looking for any heat sources that can pose a threat to...

 Fire Information Phone: 541-625-0687   Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govPotter Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Windigo Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Big Swamp InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/Forest Road Safety: Heavy equipment crews and firefighters are working on area Forest roads. Please adhere to road closures, steer clear of graders and other road equipment and follow posted speed limits. Your safety, and that of our crews, are our priority.Weather: Temperatures in the 80's to 90 degrees with critically low humidity. Winds 10-15 mph.  Thursday remains quiet but weekend winds may be up to 10-20 mph with some gusts up to 20-25 mph. Remain vigilant!Three of the four fires are 100% contained. With the continued warm temperatures and dry conditions, fire resources will continue to patrol these fires looking for any heat sources that can pose a threat to...

Crockets Knob Fire Update NORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12Incident Commanders: Jeff Dimke and Bobby Shindelar  September 07, 2022A community meeting will take place tonight at 6 PM at the Prairie City Park and will also be live streamed on the fire’s Facebook page.Weather: A red flag warning has been issued for the fire area today due to hot, dry and windy conditions. High winds will start early in the day with gust up to 30 mph, and there is a chance of thunderstorms, which could cause erratic winds up to 40 mph. Temperatures will be in the mid-90s this afternoon, and relative humidity is expected to drop down to around 15%. Operations: Yesterday firefighters made good progress mopping up containment lines on the southern edge of the fire. Crews also continued to mop up along the FSR 45 and FSR 537. Heavy equipment continued improving potential contingency line along FSR 45, north of FSR 537. Spot fires west of FSR 45 continued to be mopped up and secured. Crews worked on...

Wednesday, September 7, 2022   Boulder Mountain Fire Information 509-508-3389 (8am-8pm) | 2022.bouldermountain@firenet.gov  Quick Facts Fire Location 9 miles NW of Cusick, WA in Tacoma Creek and Boulder Mtn. Size 1,289 acres Containment 0% Start Date 8/31/22 Cause Under Investigation Incident Commander Mike Johnston, Great Basin Type 2 Incident Management Team #7 Personnel 319 Online Links InciWeb:  inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8382/  Facebook: @NeWFireInfo  Washington State Department of Natural Resources: www.dnr.wa.gov/wildfires  Colville National Forest www.fs.usda.gov/colville Summary: The Boulder Mountain Fire was detected on Wednesday August 31st, 2022, at approximately 8:30 pm. The fire is located in the Tacoma Creek and Boulder Mountain area, 9 miles Northwest of Cusick, Washington. A mix of State, Federal and Private land is impacted. The terrain is difficult, and the fire is burning in heavy timber, slash, and beetle infested trees. Cause...

CEDAR CREEK FIRE EVACUATION LEVEL INCREASESLink to Map https://lcgisorg.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=fffd5cd4131d40bc885331fe3c905283 Increased fire activity has prompted an increase in evacuation levels for areas around the Cedar Creek Fire. In addition to all previously issued evacuation notices remaining in effect, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office has issued the following evacuation level increases:LEVEL 3 (GO NOW) EVACUATION NOTICES HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS• McFarland lakes & Elk Creek Trail areasLevel 3 means leave immediately! Do NOT take time to gather things. GO NOW! There is immediate and imminent danger and you should evacuate immediately. LEVEL 2 (BE SET) EVACUATION NOTICES HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS:• Mink Lake BasinLevel 2 means: You must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice, and this may be the only notice that you receive.The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has announced the following evacuation levels and...

Baja actividad en del Incendio Rum Creek el día de hoyMERLIN, Ore. –  El Servicio Nacional del clima ha emitido una Advertencia de Bandera Roja, debido a las altas temperaturas y humedad relativa al final del día (8:00 pm). El miércoles, se dio una Alerta de calor que duro hasta las 11:00 p.m., y pronosticando más condiciones calientes del clima durante la semana. Viento de hasta 15 mph, fueron observados a las 6:00 pm, en las cimas del incendio, con datos colectados de vientos mas fuertes en las cercanías de este. El día de hoy, el Incendio Rum Creek, se dio un comportamiento activo del incendio, humedad relativa baja y algunas ráfagas de vientos. Sobre la parte noroeste del fuego y hacia el Rogue River, los bomberos encontraron algunos espacios pequeños de terreno en llamas y los cuales fueron suprimidos de inmediato. El resto del fuego permaneció dentro de las líneas de contención. La esquina noroeste cercana a Montgomery Creek y Rogue River, contiene grandes...