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Total Size: 29,551 acres Containment: 30%Community Briefing: There will be a community briefing for the public to engage with fire officials managing the Taylor Creek Fire at North Valley High School at 6pm tonight. The meeting will be streamed live on the Taylor Creek Fire facebook page. For more information follow www.facebook/TaylorCreekFire or call 541-474-5305. Suppression Activities: Firefighters continue making good progress securing the southeastern edge of the fire. Evacuation levels were downgraded for residents on Riverbanks Road form Shan Creed Road to Robertson Bridge. On the northeastern corner of the fire, near Green Tree Loop, crews are using firing operations and dozers to halt the fire spread to the east. Engines and infrared aircraft monitor the fire throughout the night to ensure it does not cross the Rogue River. On the northern perimeter, the fire backed down to the Galice Road near Indian Mary Park. Helicopters dropped water on pockets of...

There will be a community meeting tonight, 6:00 pm at the Entiat Fire Station #8 in Entiat. Community members will have the opportunity to hear about fire updates and ask questions.

COMMUNITY MEETINGTHURSDAY, AUGUST 2nd at 6:30 p.m. UPPER ROGUE COMMUNITY CENTER Miles Fire crews were busy performing burnouts late Tuesday night in the area below Ragsdale Butte on the southwest flank of the fire. Burnouts are planned on the southwest edge today, while sections to the north are in patrol and mop-up stages. Snagging operations will continue today, with the goal of making the burn scar at the southeast edge of the fire less hazardous for fire crews. Fire managers are expecting particularly active fire behavior in the Gobblers Knob area today. Level 3 evacuations were initiated for residents of the Elk Creek area late Tuesday night after the Miles Fire made a large push to the southeast. Columbus Fire had an active day Tuesday, with multiple spotfires occurring between the 68 Road and the 29 Road on the northeast edge of the fire, where it is tending to push the hardest. Crews on the east edge of the fire continued to mop-up and patrol, while burnout preparation and...

Prospect, Oregon – Nineteen fires on the High Cascades Ranger District west of Crater Lake National Park are being managed under the collective name Sugar Pine, which is also the name of one specific fire. Approximately 6,505 acres have burned on all fires combined. The three largest fires are Sugar Pine, Goodview and Round Top. Yesterday afternoon, when humidity decreased and the winds shifted to down-valley from the NW, the Miles Fire pushed 2 miles along the Flat Creek drainage toward Shell Rock and the Elk Creek Road. This dynamic situation required excellent communication as firefighters, helicopters and equipment from many organizations focused on slowing fire spread and protecting residents and structures. At approximately 9:30 p.m. the Jackson County Sheriff declared a Level 3 “Go” Evacuation Notification for the upper portions of Elk Creek Road, Sugar Pine Road, and Dodes Creek Road, that had previously been Level 2. The increased fire...

TRAIL, OR - Based on the recommendation of fire officials managing the Sugar Pine Fire, the Jackson County Sheriff's Office has increased the evacuation advisory for residences in the Elk Creek Road area from Level 2 "Be Set" to Level 3 "Go."A Level 3 "Go" advisory is now in effect for the following addresses: 8800 to 17600 Elk Creek Road; Sugar Pine Road, all addresses; Dodes Creek road, all addresses. The Miles Fire spotted ahead and was moving down Flat Creek causing fire officials to recommend the Level 3 evacuation.For more information call (541) 474-5305 or visit https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5966/.

Hendrix Fire – Wednesday, August 1, 2018 Morning Update Community Meeting planned for Tonight Acres: 1,082 acres Cause: Lightning Percent Containment: 70% Start Date: 07/15/18, 8:30 am Location: 9 mi southwest of Ashland, Oregon Expected Containment Date: 08/31/2018 Jurisdiction: Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest & Oregon Department of Forestry Resources: 258 personnel, 5 Hand Crews, 1 Helicopter, 4 Engines, 1 Dozer, and 5 water tenders. COMMUNITY MEETING: There will be a Hendrix Fire Community Meeting tonight at 7 pm. The meeting will be held at the Ashland Middle School, 100 Walker Avenue, Ashland, Oregon 97520. The meeting will also be livestreamed on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/HendrixFire2018/ The southeast corner of the fire remains uncontained and continues to be monitored by firefighters. Personnel are scouting the area for opportunities to increase containment as part of a full suppression strategy. Crews have also been mopping up along the...

FIRE CLOSURE UMATILLA NATIONAL FOREST Pursuant to 36 CFR, Sec. 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited in the area described in this order within the Heppner Ranger District on the Umatilla National Forest beginning on August 1, 2018 at 0000 hrs. Until further notice: It is prohibited to go into or be in the area described below and shown on the map in Appendix A (36 CFR 261.53 (e); The area within following the following boundary; Starting at Forest Service Road (FSR) 2000350 at its junction with the Forest Trail 2000320 east to its junction with FSR 2039000, then east on FSR 2039000 to Forest Boundary at T7S, R26 Section 6, then following the Forest Boundary north then west to Forest Trail 2000320, then follow Forest Trail 2000320 south to FSR Road 2000350. It is prohibited to use any type of traffic on the following roads (36 CFR 261.54(c)); National Forest System Road (NFSR) 2039000 - From the Junction of NFSR 2000350 easterly to Morrow County Road Wilson...

Contact: Christie Shaw, Oregon Department of Forestry 541-263-0661 Darcy Weseman, Umatilla National Forest 541-278-3722 [Morrow County, Ore.] Umatilla National Forest officials have re-opened Bull Prairie Lake Campground and reduced the closure area associated with the Wilson Prairie Fire to provide access to National Forest lands not impacted by the wildfire or wildfire suppression efforts. A description of the updated closure area is at the bottom of the news release. “We know Bull Prairie Lake Campground is an important area for our communities and visitors,” said Brandon Houck, Heppner District Ranger. “Suppression efforts have held the fire within its current footprint and we feel we can thoughtfully make some adjustments to the closures while keeping firefighters and the public safe.” The Wilson Prairie Fire is currently 405 acres and 75% contained. A local Type 4 organization took command of the fire today at 6 a.m. Firefighters are continuing mop up within the...

Last night the Miles Fire moved about 2 miles down the Flat Creek valley towards Elk Creek Road and its residences (who’d received Level 3 “Go” notification at about 9:30 p.m.). Excellent work from many firefighters. No structures lost. There will be more details in the Fact Sheet later this morning.

GARNER COMPLEX #UPDATEMorning Update 7-31-18 - 12:00 pm(NOTE: The Taylor Creek fire statistics will be reported in a separate report and no longer included in the Garner Complex Quick Facts or updates. Taylor Creek updates will be at Taylor Creek Fire InformationQUICK FACTS:Size: 8,886 acres (No Taylor Creek)Change in last 24 hrs. 0 acresContainment: 65% - Garner ComplexStart Date/Time: 7/15/2018 9:00a.m.Expected Containment Date: 8/7/18Location: Josephine CountyCause: LightningPersonnel: 2,609Assigned Resources:Handcrews: 48Engines: 45Dozers: 8Water Tenders: 17Assigned Aircraft: 4Structure Task Forces: 0Structures Threatend: 564Injuries: 8Evacuations: Level 1 & 2 in effectAt the morning briefing for the Garner Complex, John Flannigan, Day Shift Operations Section Chief remarked, “Very impressive work so far, we need to keep making progress. With the potential for new fire starts to grow rapidly, crews have been notified that they have initial attack responsibility to help the local...

TRAIL, Ore. - Based on the recommendation of fire officials managing the Sugar Pine fire, the Jackson County Sheriff's Office has increased the evacuation advisory for residences in the Elk Creek Road area from Level 2 "Be Set" to Level 3 "Go." A Level 3 "Go" advisory is now in effect for the following addresses: 8800 to 17600 Elk Creek Road; Sugar Pine Road, all addresses; Dodes Creek road, all addresses. A Level 3 "Go" evacuation means you should not delay leaving to gather any belongings or make further efforts to protect your home. This may be the last notice you receive. Deputies and search and rescue volunteers will deliver notices to these residences in person; however, residents do not need to wait for a notice to vacate their homes. Citizen Alert notifications will be sent to those in the affected area. To register for future Citizen Alert notifications, go to jacksoncounty.org/alert . Information about evacuation levels and preparedness is available at...

FireSmoke has been limiting fire behavior until it clears in the midlateafternoons (which may not happen today). Anticipatedincreases to relative humidity in the next several days coulddampen fire activity and smoke emissions. A change inweather pattern is anticipated to set in as early as Thursday.SmokePoor air quality conditions persist throughout outlook area astransport winds have been weak at lower levels. Generaltransport of smoke has shifted at upper levels, possiblybringing smoke from California fires northward. Communitiesnear fires are expected to have the worst air quality as a resultof down valley winds, which are likely to transport smoke asevening time sets in. Changes in weather patterns expectedlater this week should scour out residual smoke, bringingbetter air quality.

July 31, 3:15 p.m. - Due to increased fire behavior and planned firefighting operations on the Taylor Creek wildfire, the Josephine County Sheriff's Office is issuing a Level 3 “GO” evacuation notice for the residents on Galice Road between, and including, 3153 and 4849 and residents on Abegg Road above, and including, 3000 Abegg Road.Do not delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home.This may be the last notice you receive.Josephine County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue will be performing door to door notifications.A Level 2 “BE SET” evacuation is being issued by the Josephine County Sheriff's Office for the followingareas:Galice Road between 2396 and 4880Hog Creek Road between 200 and 4776Rogue Rim Drive between 200 and 585Thornridge Lane between 150 and 344Thornbrook Drive between 160 and 855Abegg Road between 801 and 2747All of Lancelot LaneAll of Ray DriveAll of Waggle WayA Level 2 “BE SET” means you must be prepared to leave at a...

GARNER COMPLEX #UPDATEMorning Update 7-31-18 - 12:00 pm(NOTE: The Taylor Creek fire statistics will be reported in a separate report and no longer included in the Garner Complex Quick Facts or updates. Taylor Creek updates will be at Taylor Creek Fire InformationQUICK FACTS:Size: 8,886 acres (No Taylor Creek)Change in last 24 hrs. 0 acresContainment: 65% - Garner ComplexStart Date/Time: 7/15/2018 9:00a.m.Expected Containment Date: 8/7/18Location: Josephine CountyCause: LightningPersonnel: 2,609Assigned Resources: Handcrews: 48Engines: 45Dozers: 8Water Tenders: 17Assigned Aircraft: 4Structure Task Forces: 0Structures Threatend: 564Injuries: 8 Evacuations: Level 1 & 2 in effect At the morning briefing for the Garner Complex, John Flannigan, Day Shift Operations Section Chief remarked, “Very impressive work so far, we need to keep making progress. With the potential for new fire starts to grow rapidly, crews have been notified that they have initial attack responsibility to help the...

ODF Incident Management Team 1 (Hessel) will be hosting a community meeting in Rogue River on August 2, 2018 to provide information on the Garner Complex. Where: Evans Valley Education and Community Center, 8205 E. Evans Creek Road, Rogue River When: Thursday, August 2, 2018 Time: 6:00 PM

The Southwest Oregon Joint Information Center has released the update for July

The Josephine County Sheriff's Office has just issued a closure for the Rogue River for all recreational use, including boating, rafting, and swimming between the Hog Creek Boat Ramp and Galice Creek Boat Ramp. This is due to increased fire behavior and firefighting operations for the Taylor Creek Fire. View more details in the attached official Press

Smoke Outlook attached as pdf

Prospect, Oregon – Nineteen fires on the High Cascades Ranger District west of Crater Lake National Park are being managed under the collective name Sugar Pine, which is also the name of one specific fire. Approximately 6,086 acres have burned on all fires combined. The three largest fires are Sugar Pine, Goodview and Round Top. Friday July 27, the Jackson County Sheriff issued a Level 2 Evacuation “BE SET” notification for residents of the upper Elk Creek Road. If the fire reaches Miller Mountain, the Sheriff will be asked to increase the notification to Level 3 “GO”. The fire has not reached Miller Mountain and the Level 2 is still in effect. Residents have been warned of the fire threat and homes are being plumbed with hoselays and sprinklers. Persistent smoke cover and higher relative humidity decreased fire behavior yesterday, providing many opportunities. Firefighters used dozers, masticators, and hand crews to construct two firelines between the...

Chelan, WA – The Chelan Hills fire is located east of Highway 97, south of the Beebe Bridge. The fire has burned in grass, short brush, and wheat fields. Some structure were reported as damaged. Sunday, crews investigated to confirm any damages. Participating agencies in fighting these wildfires include the Bureau of Land Management, Douglas County Fire Districts 1, 4, and 5, and Washington State Department of Natural Resources.The Chelan Hills fire has burned 1,842 acres, is 97 percent contained and has 244 personnel currently working the fire. Although some internal burning continues within the containment lines, the fire has not grown in size. Three strike teams of engines and fallers continue to work within the fire area. Firefighters are falling burned and dead hazard trees. Hazard trees create an immediate danger for anyone in the area. They can also fall over, rolldown the hillside and start new fires. This is why firefighters continue to remove these hazards and mop up the...