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Last night’s infrared flight showed a total of 1030 acres burned by fires within the South Umpqua Complex. Six of the higher priority fires are listed below: The Miles Fire, 2.5 miles west of Hawk Mountain and east of Tison Road, grew to about 300 acres in spite of retardant drops and dozer work. Douglas Forest Protective Association is overseeing the work on the private side of this fire. The Cripple Creek Fire, 3 miles south of Cougar Butte and 1 mile north of Jackson Creek, is 35 acres and lined. Railroad Gap Fire, in northern Jackson County, 3 miles NNE of Round Top, has burned 33 acres and needs additional work before mop-up begins. The Columbus Fire will eventually burn together with the HD Fire, about 2 miles south of Cover Campground. These two fires have burned 200 acres to date and no containment has been achieved. Lines constructed during last year’s High Cascades Complex will be re-opened to contain the fires. The Snowshoe Fire, located in Jackson County,...

Camp Sekani and Sheilds Park Rock Climbing Area remain

Upriver Beacon Fire UPDATE July 19, 2018 0800 Hours Northeast Washington Interagency IMT Type 3, Team #2 DJ Greene Unified Incident Commander Spokane County Fire District #9 Division Chief Nathan Jeffries Unified Incident Commander For Immediate Release Spokane, WA, - Overnight, utility crews from Avista and Inland Power made good progress in repairing infrastructure that was damaged during the first hours of the fire. Firefighters also worked overnight to strengthen containment lines and identify hot spots. Today crews will be out on the line and will focus on areas of the fire that had been previously unsafe to access due to power lines that were down. Firefighters will have one helicopter available to use if warranted. Cooling hot spots and strengthening containment lines will be top priority again today. Camp Sekani and Shields Park Climbing Rocks remain closed. Citizens are asked to stay clear of the area in and...

Cemetery Fire Update Northwest Interagency Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Doug Johnson July 19, 2018 - 9:00 AM General Updates: Significant progress was made by firefighters to create a cold, black line between the fire and the fireline yesterday. There was no movement of the fire perimeter. The fire continues to smoke and creep around in the islands of unburned fuels within the fire perimeter. An infrared flight last night showed the majority of heat remaining in the timbered areas and cooled in the grasslands. Values at Risk include grazing and private lands, Greater Sage Grouse habitat, and timber. Acres: 1,414 Containment: 50% Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Information Center: (541) 316-7711. E-mail: CentralORFireInfo@gmail.com Information Websites: Twitter: @CentralORFire Blog Site: http://www.centraloregonfire.org Inciweb: http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5942/ Weather: A Red Flag Warning is in effect today from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm for low humidity,...

The acreage of the Hendrix fire has been updated to 717 acres determined from a heat detecting infrared flight which was flown overnight. The fire growth was primarily to the southeast of the fire where spot fires were able to get established.

Air Quality Information– The National Weather Service has issued an air quality alert for Jackson County in effect until 11 AM on Thursday: https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=mfr&wwa=air%20quality%20alert The following link takes you to the Oregon Department of Environmental – Air Quality Monitoring Data: https://oraqi.deq.state.or.us/home/map At the time of this posting, in the community of Talent the air quality is rated as “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups”. Jackson County Health and Human Services posted an article titled “Checking the Air Quality During a Wildfire Smoke Event” which contains good information and links for concerned citizens. An attached image shows the smoke in the air today above the Hendrix Fire.

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) has issued evacuation notices near the Hendrix Fire. The following information was released by the JCSO this afternoon (July 18).

Crews working on the Silver Creek Fire overnight used an infrared camera to look for hot spots within the fire’s perimeter. Results show crews have made good progress with mop-up operations as they continue to improve lines and extinguish remaining heat. The fire remains at 27 acres and is now 65% contained. Approximately 115 personnel continue to work on the fire. Most of the snags that have posed a threat to firefighter safety are now removed, though some hazard trees remain. Smoke can still be seen from areas of remaining heat, which includes several large standing trees that continue to smolder. Crews will remain focused on mop up for the next couple days. Visitors to Silver Falls State Park will find pleasant conditions. Light smoke may be visible at times, but heavy smoke is unlikely. Other fires burning in the region may be responsible for increased haze in the area. While some closures remain in the Park, there are no interruptions to scheduled events. Waterfall areas...

Esta es la última actualización emitida para este incidente Resumen del incidente: el incendio Rocky Reach comenzó en la ladera sudoeste de Burch Mountain aproximadamente a cinco millas al noreste de Wenatchee, Washington el 13 de julio por la tarde. Comenzó quemando hierba y maleza, y como se extendió rápidamente amenazó varias residencias lo que provocó avisos de evacuación de nivel 1 para los vecindarios de Burch Mountain y Swakane Canyon. Fuerzas del distrito de bomberos del Condado de Chelan #1, el Bosque Nacional de Okanogan y el Departamento de Recursos Naturales de Washington respondieron y trabajaron toda la noche. Reconociendo la creciente complejidad del incidente, un equipo de gestión de incidentes interinstitucional tipo 3 (IMT por sus siglas en inglés) bajo el mando del comandante de incidentes Kimiko Nalle fue movilizado el 14 de julio para asumir el mando del incidente. Hoy: las cuadrillas continuaron apagando puntos calientes y patrullando las...

Special Announcements:Northwest Interagency Incident Management Team 8 (Team 8), Incident Commander, Doug Johnson, assumed management of the Cemetery Fire this morning at 6:00 am. The incident command post (ICP) is located at the Paulina School and fire camp is located at the Rodeo Grounds in Paulina, Oregon. The Cemetery Fire was started by early morning lightning storms on July 16th and is burning on Ochoco National Forest, Prineville District Bureau of Land Management, Oregon Department of Forestry protected private lands, and Post-Paulina Rangeland Fire Protection Association protected lands. Team 8 would like to thank Central Oregon Fire Management Service (COFMS) Team 3, incident commander Don Tschida, for the excellent work during the initial and extended attack of the Cemetery Fire. General Updates: Firefighters, supported by aerial operations of water and retardant drops, worked diligently yesterday to surround the 1,300 acre fire. Gusty winds and low humidity provided...

The public is invited to a community meeting.Where: Ruch Community Bible Church, 190 Upper Applegate Road, Jacksonville, ORWhen, Wednesday, July 18, 7 PM (Post has been updated to correct the date)Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/y7dq7yajTwitter: @RRSNF #HendrixFire https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5939/(541) 632-3567rrsnf.hendrixfire@gmail.com

The Umpqua National Forest was hit by a lightning storm on Sunday morning, July 15th, resulting in 40 separate fires and/or smoke reports, primarily within the Tiller Ranger District. Initial attack by Forest resources resulted in significant progress, yet several fires remain. As of Wednesday morning, 300 firefighters have begun work on seven of the remaining fires, which total approximately 300 acres. Six structures are threatened and an electrical transmission line has been de-energized as a precaution. Three hotshot crews, two helicopters, multiple air-tankers, several dozers and other heavy equipment have been added to the suppression mix over the previous two days. Today, Incident Management Team 6 joins the fray to help manage the fire suppression effort. Fire has primarily been backing slowly down slopes with occasional fingers of fire running upslope, causing torching of individual or groups of trees, especially on south-facing slopes. Fire behavior is expected to...

Yesterday afternoon and through the night fire crews scouted the 12 fires that make up the Garner complex. The crews are working to prioritize these fires. The plan is to fully contain the smaller fires, construct fireline around the larger ones, while continually looking for new, unaccounted for fires. The objectives today for the Grave Creek branch will be to keep the fires east of Grave Creek, north of Pease Springs and Buck Springs. For the Pleasant Creek fire, keep the fire west of Pleasant Creek and south of the 33-4-22 road. The objectives for the Spencer Creek branch are to keep fires east of 37-6-36 road, north of China Creek road, west of Water Gap road and south of 38-6-6 road. John Pellissier, the day Operations Chief, said at the morning briefing to the fire crews “it is great to see you and we are still waiting for more help”. More fire fighters and equipment have been ordered and will be arriving to aid in the suppression efforts. With six incident management...

ODF Incident Management Team 2, IC Cline, assumed command of the Garner Complex today at 2:00 P.M. Today was a transition day where fresh resources arrived to relive the local district fire fighters who have been working non stop since this fire began last Sunday. Extreme high temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit along with low RH% and winds made the burning conditions worsen throughout the day. More fires were detected by the aerial reconnaissance flights. Currently there are nine fires in the Grave Creek area (estimate 700 acres) and three in the Spencer area (estimate 260 acres) for a total of 960 acres. This includes the Pleasant Creek Fire. We continue to aggressively fight the all fires in this complex. There will be smoke visible during suppression efforts. Helicopter bucket drops were key in slowing the fires that are not accessible by roads, however overall progress was hampered due to the lack of available aircraft. More fire fighters and equipment have been...

ROCKY REACH FIRE ACTUALIZACIÓN 9:00 am 17 de julio, 2018 Línea de información (360) 317-8911 Equipo 1, Kimiko Nalle, Comandante de incidentes Estatus del incendio Acres quemados: 3386 Causa: Bajo investigación Estructuras dañadas: Ninguna Cierres: Restricción de Vuelo Temporal y Burch Mountain Road Evacuaciones: Nivel 1, Swakane Canyon Contención: 70% Lesiones: 0 RECURSOS Cuadrillas: 7 Camiones de bomberos: 21 Buldóceres: 3 Camiones de agua: 2 Aviones: Personal total: 241 Resumen del incidente: el incendio Rocky Reach comenzó en la ladera sudoeste de Burch Mountain aproximadamente a cinco millas al noreste de Wenatchee, Washington el 13 de julio por la tarde. Comenzó quemando hierba y maleza, y como se extendió rápidamente amenazó varias residencias lo que provocó avisos de evacuación de nivel 1 para los vecindarios de Burch Mountain y Swakane Canyon. Fuerzas del distrito de bomberos del Condado de Chelan #1, el Bosque Nacional de Okanogan y el Departamento...

Firefighters continue making good progress mopping up the Silver Creek Fire, located in a remote southeast corner of Silver Falls State Park. The fire has been mapped at approximately 27 acres and no further growth is expected; it is 100% lined and 55% contained. Around 125 personnel remain on the fire, and will continue mopping up the fire’s perimeter, as well as removing dangerous snags. Investigators have officially determined the fire was caused by lightning, most likely from a storm that passed over the area on June 18, 2018. Known as a lightning holdover, the fire smoldered for several weeks before emerging during a windy period with high temperatures, low relative humidity and drier fuels on the ground. While some closures remain in the Park, there are no interruptions to scheduled events. Waterfall areas remain accessible to visitors during normal Park hours. Visitors may notice light smoke at times, but the fire is not anticipated to produce heavy smoke. More Details: A...

Park Closures: The 214 Trailhead and several back-country trails, Howard Creek horse camp and Howard Creek day-use area, and the youth camp (Camp Silver Creek) remain closed. The Ranches have been reopened.For the most current updates, visit

Anuncio: A partir del mediodía, el aviso de nivel 1 para el área de Burch Mountain (Sunnyslope) será revocado. La carretera de Burch Mountain Road permanece cerrada al final del pavimento. El aviso de nivel 1 para el área de Swakane permanecerá en su lugar hasta nuevo

Incendio Rocky Reach ACTUALIZACIÓN 9:00 am 16 de julio, 2018 Línea de información (360) 317-8911 Equipo 1, Kimiko Nalle, comandante de incidentes ESTATUS DEL INCENDIO Acres quemados: 3427 Causa: bajo investigación Estructuras dañadas: Ninguna Cierres: Restricción de Vuelo Temporal· Evacuaciones: nivel 1, Burch Mountain y Swakane Canyon Contención: 30% Lesiones: 0 RECURSOS Cuadrillas: 7 Camión de bomberos: 21 Buldóceres: 3 Camiones de agua: 2 Aviones: Personal total: 241 Resumen del incidente: el incendio Rocky Reach comenzó en la ladera sudoeste de Burch Mountain aproximadamente a cinco millas al noreste de Wenatchee, Washington el 13 de julio por la tarde. Comenzó quemando hierba y maleza, y como se extendió rápidamente amenazó varias residencias lo que provocó avisos de evacuación de nivel 1 para los vecindarios de Burch Mountain y Swakane Canyon. Fuerzas del distrito de bomberos del Condado de Chelan #1, el Bosque Nacional de Okanogan...

This is an update on the small fire burning in a remote southeast corner of Silver Falls State Park. Smoke was first reported late in the evening on Thursday, July 12, and after confirming the location, attack began early on Friday, July 13. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Main points: Containment is currently estimated at 35% with 75% of the perimeter lined. The area is especially challenging for firefighters due to steep slopes, thick undergrowth and numerous large snags posing safety hazards. Burning in the Howard Creek drainage, a remote, steep, timbered area over a mile from the park boundary. Improved mapping and information from firefighters on the ground, rather than fire growth, has allowed for a more accurate measurement of 27 acres. Initial acreage estimates were hampered by the dense canopy, extensive understory, and limited visibility due to smoke. The number of personnel engaged remains at approximately 125. Today’s aerial support includes a Type 1...