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As of noon today the Level 1 advisory for Burch Mountain (Sunnyslope) area will be rescinded. The Burch Mountain Road remains closed at the end of the pavement. The Level 1 notice for the Swakane area will remain in place until further notice.

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. Main points: It’s burning in the Howard Creek drainage, a remote, steep, timbered area over a mile from the park boundary. The fire is currently estimated at 27 acres (see attached rough map). A good portion of the change in acreage over the last day is due to improved mapping and information from firefighters on the ground rather than fire growth. Initial acreage estimates were hampered by the dense canopy, extensive understory, and limited visibility due to smoke. Containment is currently estimated at 25%. The area is especially challenging for firefighters due to steep slopes and the nature of a mature forest; thick undergrowth slows progress and snags pose a falling hazard. Firefighter and public safety remains priority for all involved....

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. Main points: After successfully forging trails to reach the fire, ground and air attacks made headway and containment is currently at 10%. The fire is currently estimated at 12-15 acres and is burning in the Howard Creek drainage, a remote, steep, timbered area over a mile from the park boundary. Approximately 110 personnel from Oregon Department of Forestry and partner organizations are involved, with most directly engaged in firefighting on the ground. The aerial component involves Heavy Airtankers, Single Engine Airtankers (SEATs), helicopter, and ground support. Park facilities remain unchanged from earlier reports: the 214 Trailhead and several back-country trails, Howard Creek horse camp and day-use area, youth camp (Camp Silver Creek), and the Ranches are all closed. Howard Creek and the Ranches are closed to...

This is an update on a 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. Crews from Drakes Crossing Fire District responded quickly, but the small size and thick undergrowth made it difficult to pinpoint the source before darkness made further work impossible. Crews from the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) joined Drakes Friday, July 13 to cut a trail toward the fire while aviation resources dropped water and retardant through the day.Additional Details:A YMCA summer camp at Camp Silver Creek, a facility inside the park about a mile from the fire, ended a day early as a precaution, with 142 youth and several dozen staff leaving between 4-5 p.m.While other areas of the park are currently scheduled to open on Saturday, July 14, there will be abundant firefighter equipment and aircraft in the area. Any visitors who plan to visit the park this weekend are advised to wait until more information...

As of Friday, July 13, 2018, following are the contact phone numbers for the Little Camas Fire:General Fire Information: Janet Pearce, DNR (360) 902-1122 -work (360)688-3047-cell Road and Trail Closures: Deborah Kelly

Trail No. 1552 in the Boulder Creek Wilderness has been closed from the Boulder Creek trailhead to Spring Creek for public safety due to a wildfire.

Department of Natural Resources foresters, recreation managers, and recreation interest groups recently worked together to design a timber sale that contained sections of off-road vehicle trails that are part of the Walker Valley Off-Road Vehicle Area near Mount Vernon, Wa.

The goals were to design a timber sale and logging plan that both protected the trails and did not impact logging operations or timber sale revenue. To ensure success, the logging contractor was included in the pre-harvest meeting to review harvesting operations and confirm the location of designated trail crossings for logging purposes prior to starting.

After the harvest, DNR staff and recreation users walked through the area together to talk about how it went. According to Bob Langley with the Skagit Motorcycle Club, the loggers did a very good job of taking care of the trail.

Thank you to all our folks – internal and external – for working together to find the solutions that allow us to meet multiple goals.

Little Camas Fire Update 7/11/2018 8:00 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 499-2862 littlecamas2018@gmail.com There was no significant fire behavior or fire growth yesterday as containment lines around the fire perimeter were tested by winds gusting around 28 mph. Due to diminishing fire behavior and the success of mop-up operations, there will be significant demobilization of resources from the Little Camas Fire today. Some resources had already been released yesterday to assist in suppression efforts on Ryegrass Coulee Fire (near Vantage, WA) and Beaver Creek Fire (near Leavenworth, WA). Operations today will continue to focus on reinforcing containment lines and mopping up the fire’s edge. Some residual heat within the northeast corner will receive additional water drops from helicopters, since the terrain is too steep for ground resources to safely access the area. The weather over the fire area is expected to become increasingly hot and dry, with temperatures around 85°...

The level 1 evacuation notice for the Camas Meadows Bible Camp and three adjacent homes is lifted as of noon today, July 10, 2018. The fire is 317 acres and 52%

Little Camas Fire Update 7/10/2018 8:00 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 499-2862 littlecamas2018@gmail.com Yesterday, firefighters completed control lines around the entire fire area, increasing fire containment to 52%. Hoses were also deployed around a major portion of the fire perimeter, and crews began mopping up hot spots adjacent to fire lines. The dry cold front associated with gusty winds arrived as predicted last evening and tested the established control lines. Last night, a strike team of engines patrolled the fire and scouted for possible spot fires. However, fire remained within established lines. Today, firefighters’ tactics will focus on securing containment lines and mopping up hot spots near lines. Aerial support will assist forces on the ground as needed to reinforce lines. Fire managers also continue to monitor for rolling woody material and fire compromising control lines at the eastern portion of the fire on very steep and treacherous terrain. ...

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE OKANOGAN-WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST LEAVENWORTH, WASHINGTON ORDER NO. 06-17-07-17-05 EMERGENCY ROAD & TRAIL CLOSURES Pursuant to 16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50 (a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited upon National Forest Roads and Trails on the Wenatchee River Ranger District within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest as described below and shown in Exhibit “A”. This Order will be effective beginning July 9, 2018 until rescinded. PROHIBITION: 1. USE BY ANY TYPE OF TRAFFIC ON NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM ROADS listed below and shown on Exhibit “A” [36 CFR 261.54(b)] 2. BEING ON ANY NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM TRAILS listed below and shown on Exhibit “A” [36CFR261.55(a)] For the purposes of this order, any type of travel is prohibited on the following Forest Service Roads (FSR) and Forest Service System Trails due to fire · Forest Service Road (FSR) 7200 beginning at the Junction with FSR...

Little Camas Fire Update7/9/2018 8:3Fire Information: (541) 499-2862 littlecamas2018@gmail.com Current strategies for the Little Camas Fire are focused on minimizing acres burned in order to protect commercial timber and sensitive plant habitat. In anticipation of expected critical weather conditions, operations will concentrate on reinforcing fire line construction and securing burning operations from yesterday. The team will also identify contingency options to address the potential for rolling debris on steep terrain within the fire area. Smoke has been minimal over the past couple of days and is anticipated to remain light today. As the fire’s edge is secured with hand-line and water, firefighters are patrolling for hot areas and rolling debris. Along the northeast and southeast portions of the fire, burning debris rolling out of the fire area have caused some additional fire growth. Yesterday, firefighters contained these “roll-outs” and continue to secure...

Little Camas Fire Update 7/8/2018 9:00 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 499-2862 littlecamas2018@gmail.com Northwest Type 2 Incident Management Team 7 led by Incident Commander Eric Knerr assumed command of the Little Camas Fire today at 6:00 am. Local firefighters and the community would like to express thanks and appreciation to the Type 3 Northwest Washington Team led by Incident Commander Don Melton for their outstanding work. Today, firefighters intend to seize the opportunity which today’s favorable weather is predicted to provide. Winds are expected to be relatively calm with occasional gusts of 10 miles per hour, relative humidity 20-28%, and temperatures reaching the low 80s. Fire managers’ strategy is to minimize acres burned and impacts to commercial timber and sensitive plant habitat. Type 1 hot shot crews plan to build fire line directly against the northern and southern edges of the fire. Tomorrow, weather is again expected to become unfavorable with higher...

Last night, the fire stayed within its established footprint despite the passing of a dry cold front accompanied by gusty winds. A strike team of engines patrolled the fire during last night’s shift. Active fire continues to burn in heavy timber and slash. Today, firefighters continue to directly attack the fire where appropriate and safe. Hand crews are working to contain the fire on steep rugged terrain. Lack of road access on portions of the fire also present challenges to the fire suppression effort. Aerial resources will be used to support the ground crews as needed with helicopter water bucket drops and retardant drops. Firefighters are expected to experience more favorable weather today. Winds are forecast to be calm with gusts to seven miles per hour and temperature highs in the 70s. The current size of the fire is estimated to be 338 acres and is 5% contained. 270 personnel are assigned to the fire. Resources committed to the fire include: · Three Type 1 hot shot hand...

Oregon Department of Forestry Incident Management Team 3 July 7, 2018 News Release Lobster Creek Fire Final Update ODF Incident Management Team 3 (ODF IMT 3) will hand responsibility for the Lobster Creek Fire back to Coos Forest Protective Association (CFPA) Sunday at 12:00 pm. After four days with no additional growth and well-established control lines, fire managers are handing off the fire confident it poses no additional threat to life or property. Containment is estimated at 75 percent. “History will judge us by what we leave behind. The fire team did excellent work and I’m confident our efforts to suppress this fire will withstand the summer,” said Link Smith Team 3 Incident Commander. Control lines around the fire’s perimeter have been mopped up to at least 100 feet and deeper in areas with more potential to reignite. However, occasional smoke from unburnt fuel smoldering in the fire’s interior may be visible. CFPA will manage the fire...

Little Camas Fire Information update as of 3:00pm July 6, 2018 Little Camas Fire started on July 5th and was reported to be 100 acres. It is located on Weyerhaeuser land and is currently about 400 acres.It is in steep and rugged terrain making the attack by ground crews difficult.6 Rotor-wing and 2 fixed wing aircraft are attacking the fire today. This includes heavy tankers dropping fire retardant. Firefighting aircraft will be taking water from the Bible Camp pond. Please avoid this area for everyone’s safety. ~270 firefighters and 4 dozers are involved in ground fire attack. Because of the complexity of the firefighting effort, the DNR is bringing in a Type 2 Incident Management team to manage the fire. The Camas Meadows Bible Camp and three adjacent homes are currently under a level 1 evacuation notice. Due to fire activity in the area, Forest Service Trail Red Hill #1223 and Tronsen Ridge Trail #1204 from Ruby Creek Trail to the 5 Miles Road junction are closed to public...

Oregon Department of ForestryIncident Management Team 3 News Release July 6, 2018 Lobster Creek Fire Update GOLD BEACH, Ore. – With containment on the Lobster Creek Fire reaching 55 percent and the fire perimeter stable at 397 acres, fire managers are planning to transition control of the fire back to the Coos Forest Protective Association (CFPA). ODF IMT 3 plans to transfer command of the fire back to CFPA Sunday. Fire crews remain focused on mopping up the fire’s perimeter. Mop up is slow, dirty and hazardous work that involves methodically digging out residual heat which often lurks in stumps and roots. Modern technology aids the hunt for hot spots. Night-shift crews use hand-held infrared scanners to find and identify residual heat sources. Fallers have been identifying and knocking down fire-weakened trees that could pose a hazard to firefighters working below. Removing hazard trees near the perimeter also eliminates the potential of those falling trees...

News Release July 5, 2018 Oregon Department of Forestry Inicident Management Team 3 Lobster Creek Fire Update GOLD BEACH, Ore. – The Lobster Creek Fire is shrinking. Due to more accurate mapping, the fire size is now 397 acres. As the edge of the fire cools, allowing closer access, firefighters are able to utilize handheld global positioning system (GPS) devices to trace the perimeter more closely and move from an estimate fire size to a more precise calculation. Containment has reached 30 percent.Mop up operations will continue over the next few days until the fire is in a state that the fire team is comfortable handing the incident back to the Coos Forest Protective Association. There are currently over 700 personnel assigned to the fire that includes 27 hand crews. The demobilization process begins today with crews and other resources heading home or to other fires over the next few days.Through July 4th, total suppression costs for the Lobster Creek Fire are just over...

El perímetro del incendio se ha mantenido relativamente sin cambios en los últimos días. Las cuadrillas han estado limpiando sistemáticamente desde el perímetro exterior. Este es un trabajo sucio. Cada pulgada cuadrada se revisa para detectar cualquier calor. Esto se hace a mano con el miembro de los bomberos revisando el perímetro tocando el suelo con las manos desnudas. Si se detecta un punto caliente, es desenterrado, volcado y rociado con agua. El terreno es muy empinado y rocoso, ha hecho el trabajo muy difícil. El incendio está en él huella del Tyee Fire de 1994 con sus escombros, árboles quemados, y árboles caídos. El perímetro aumenta a medida que se eliminan estos puntos calientes. Cuanto más ancho sea el perímetro, más seguro será el incendio, y poco probabilidades de que el incendio se escape. Hoy el perímetro está a un mínimo de 50 pies y hasta 100 pies de ancho. El interior del incendio consumirá combustibles y eventualmente se apagará. A partir del...

While the Lobster Creek Fire is burning on private industrial timberlands, the map viewer on inciweb uses a base layer that does not accurately reflect current ownership (shows fire on USFS). Inciweb is working with its map service provider and cooperators to correct the discrepancy.