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LAKEVIEW, Ore. – A successful day of prescribed fire was accomplished yesterday on the Lakeview Ranger District of the Fremont-Winema National Forest with 405 acres treated in the Burnt Willow project area located 6 miles east of Lakeview. Fire managers are preparing to continue the prescribed burning operation tomorrow in the Burnt Creek area if weather conditions permit, with a plan for 157 acres of accomplishment for the day. Smoke may be visible to residents and visitors in the Lakeview area. Prescribed fires on are public lands is part of the continued commitment to protect communities and natural resources from wildfires. This type of fuels treatment is conducted during very specific conditions, factoring in fuel moisture, temperature, wind speed and direction, and a favorable weather forecast over several days. The prescribed fire is applied along unit boundaries and creeps along the forest floor, removing brush and wood debris to help reduce the risk of wildfire. ...

Wildfire increases the potential for flooding, mud and debris flows that could affect campgrounds, fish habitat, homes, structures, roads, and other infrastructure within, adjacent to, and downstream from the burned area. Fall weather events in Central Washington can bring heavy rain storms or rain-on-snow events. Residents and visitors should remain alert to possible flooding when traveling along roads downstream from the burned areas of the recent Central Washington wildfires. Central Washington Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team is working with the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest to assess the condition of watersheds that were burned in the throughout the summer. The BAER assessment team identifies potential emergency threats to critical values-atrisk, and recommends emergency stabilization response actions that are implemented on federal lands to reduce potential threats. One of the BAER strategies is interagency coordination with local cooperators who assist affected...

It is important that residents and visitors take steps to protect themselves and their property from potential flooding and debris flows. Residents need to monitor local weather reports and public safety bulletins, local road closures, emergency notifications, weather alerts, follow local county and city advisories, and act accordingly. Use a “weather radio” or smart phone “weather app” that monitors “all hazards” alerts issued by the NOAA-National Weather Service: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/ Be proactive for predicated rainstorms by being prepared to evacuate if county or city emergency officials determine that flooding and debris flows are expected which could pose an increased threat to human life, safety, and property. Practice evacuations before real events occur. Know and be alert to environmental signs of dangerous weather conditions and be prepared to take action that can save lives. Understand that all drainages within and downstream of the burned area may...

Pacific Northwest Type 1 Team 2 transferred command of the Chetco Bar Fire to a Type 3 team at 8:00 PM on Thursday, October 5th. The Type 3 team has established an Incident Command Post (ICP) at the Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest, Gold Beach Ranger District Office. The previous ICP on Shopping Center Avenue in Brookings is now closed. The Chetco Bar Fire remains 98% contained with minimal fire activity. Crews have finished chipping operations along the northwest perimeter and south of the Chetco River. Grading and seeding operations along Forest Road 070 near Mt. Emily will continue for the next 2-4 days. Firefighters continue to patrol the fire perimeter, mop-up any potential areas of heat, work on suppression repair, and backhaul equipment and supplies from the field. Weather and Fire Behavior: The warming and drying trend will continue through today. Light east ridge winds through tomorrow night. On the southern edge, a weak front is expected to brush past over the weekend,...

Wildfire increases the potential for flooding, mud and debris flows that could affect campgrounds, fish habitat, homes, structures, roads, and other infrastructure within, adjacent to, and downstream from the burned area. Fall weather events in Central Washington can bring heavy rain storms or rain-on-snow events. Residents and visitors should remain alert to possible flooding when traveling along roads downstream from the burned areas of the recent Central Washington wildfires. Central Washington Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team is working with the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest to assess the condition of watersheds that were burned in the throughout the summer. The BAER assessment team identifies potential emergency threats to critical values-atrisk, and recommends emergency stabilization response actions that are implemented on federal lands to reduce potential threats. One of the BAER strategies is interagency coordination with local cooperators who assist affected...

Update for Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, 9 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 719-8371 Online: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5523/ https://www.facebook.com/WillametteWildfires2017/ Willamettewildfires2017@gmail.com Attention: Heavy equipment is operating on Highway 242, Old McKenzie Highway, removing hazardous trees. This operation is underway for the Separation Fire on the west side of the Cascade Crest and the Milli Fire to the east of the crest. The wood product is hauled over the road from each site to be sorted for firewood, fish habitat restoration, and merchantable materials. For the safety of the public and the crews doing the work, the road is closed to all traffic including hikers, bicyclists and skateboarders. Forest Service Road 19 and access to Terwilliger “Cougar” Hot Springs remains closed. Current Situation: Thursday was another good day for progress on the Separation, Avenue and Rebel fires. Work is nearing an end on Forest Service Road 19 where heavy equipment is...

Daily UpdateEagle Creek FireOctober 6, 2017 - 9:00 a.m.Fire Information: 541-392-1632 (8 a.m.-8 p.m.)eaglecreekfire2017@gmail.comApproximate Fire Size: 48,831 acresApproximate Fire Containment: 47%Summary: Fire suppression repair continues today. Crews and heavy equipment are involved in chipping operations taking place primarily in the western side of the fire. The clear sunny days may produce isolated smoke in some parts of the fire. This is activity is likely due to stumps and large wood debris continuing to burn themselves out. This isolated smoke is in the interior of the fire line and produces minimal risk to homes and transportation corridors that are open to the public. The Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team released the Eagle Creek Fire Burned Soil Severity map earlier this week and will release a summary of their preliminary findings later today. BAER Team members and other fire personnel have continued to report falling rocks and debris dislodging within the fire...

It is important that residents and visitors take steps to protect themselves and their property from potential flooding and debris flows. Residents need to monitor local weather reports and public safety bulletins, local road closures, emergency notifications, weather alerts, follow local county and city advisories, and act accordingly. Use a “weather radio” or smart phone “weather app” that monitors “all hazards” alerts issued by the NOAA-National Weather Service: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/ Be proactive for predicated rainstorms by being prepared to evacuate if county or city emergency officials determine that flooding and debris flows are expected which could pose an increased threat to human life, safety, and property. Practice evacuations before real events occur. Know and be alert to environmental signs of dangerous weather conditions and be prepared to take action that can save lives. Understand that all drainages within and downstream of the burned area may...

Umpqua North Complex Fact Sheet Update October 6th, 2017 – 9:00 a.m. Fire Information: 541-378-6944 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm) Inciweb address: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov Start Date: August 11, 2017 Cause: Lightning Fuels: Timber, forest litter, grass & shrubs Acres: 43,158 Percent Completed: 79% Current Situation: The mitigation of snags and hazard trees along HWY 138 in between MP 46-51 (Illahee Flats) will be on hold for the weekend and will resume on Monday October 9th, 2017. There will be NO controlled traffic on Friday October 6th thru Sunday October 8th, HWY 138 will be open with NO restriction during that 3 day period. . Fire suppression repair continues with hazard tree mitigation within the Fall Creek Fire area. On the 4711/550, 4770, 4760 and the 28 Roads snagging/hazard tree falling and clearing efforts continue. Last Saturday members of the Umpqua National Forest Fire Crew entered the area and began flagging hazard trees in advance of a team of now 11 local area...

STALEY FIRE ROAD CLOSURE AREA: All areas affected by this closure are located within Lane and Douglas Counties, Oregon. In Township 24S, Range 4E, Sections 28, 29, 32, 33. In Township 25S, R4E, Sections 4-9, 13-19, 22, 25, 26. The closure includes all US Forest Service roads described below: • Forest Service Road (FSR) 2134 from its junction at FSR 2136 to its terminus at the junction with FSR 2154 on the Willamette National Forest boundary. • FSR 2136 in its entirety from its beginning at the junction with FSR 2134 to its terminus at the junction with FSR 2154 • FSR 2137 in its entirety from its beginning at the junction with FSR 2136 to its terminus at the junction with FSR

Miller Complex Fire Update October 5, 2017 – 10:00 a.m. Acres: 37,542 Percent Contained: 85% Start Date: August 14, 2017 Cause: Lightning Total Personnel: 85 Location: Private land and federal land on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest 20 miles west of Ashland, OR. Fire Information: 541-838-0770 Email address: millercomplex2017@gmail.com The Abney fire continues to see warm and dry conditions, leading to an increase in fire behavior. With poor to moderate overnight humidity recoveries and higher daytime temperatures, fire behavior is expected to remain active through Friday. A high pressure ridge will be the dominant weather feature over the fire area, causing air to warm and compress as it descends into valleys and drainages. Fire managers are continuously monitoring the active eastern perimeters of the fire in order to determine the safest and most effective ways to respond to changes in fire behavior. Helicopters are on scene to deliver water and crews and engines...

Daily Update Eagle Creek Fire October 5, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. Fire Information: 541-392-1632 (8 a.m.-8 p.m.) eaglecreekfire2017@gmail.com Approximate Fire Size: 48,831 acres Approximate Fire Containment: 47% Summary: Fire line repair continues today, with the majority of the work taking place now in the western end of the fire. Dry weather is increasing fire activity slightly, but is aiding fire crews working on repair by drying soils out so that they can safely use heavy equipment. It’s also important that soils are dry to prevent compaction during the repair work. Finishing the work before fall rains begin in earnest is vital, which is one reason a significant fire crew is still being deployed on the fire. Dry weather accompanied by warmer temperatures reaching normal highs will continue for the remainder of the week. This will likely result in the appearance of small, isolated hot spots that will produce smoke visible from various locations. This is not expected to result...

While conducting surveys this week, BAER scientists observed a variety of plants re-sprouting in several different locations across the burned area. This is an indication that soils in many places were not as impacted as once feared. Today the team will finish their field assessments and start developing a recommended treatment plan.

·Note the new fire information number is 541-414-4489 Pacific Northwest Type 1 Team 2 will transfer command of the Chetco Bar Fire to a local Type 3 organization tonight at 8 p.m. The Type 3 organization is establishing their Incident Command Post (ICP) at the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Gold Beach Ranger District office. The existing ICP on Shopping Center Avenue and the camp located on the south end of Brookings will be closed by tonight. The fire remains 191,090 acres and 98% contained with minimal fire behavior. Firefighters will continue repair work throughout the fire by clearing and grading roads as well as repairing dozer line. Fire engines continue to patrol and monitor the fire perimeter. Weather and Fire Behavior: The warming and drying trend will continue through Friday. Light east winds will return tonight turning into breezy west winds by the weekend. Relative humidity levels will remain low with poor overnight recoveries for most areas through Friday....

Update for Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, 9 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 719-8371 Online: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5523/ https://www.facebook.com/WillametteWildfires2017/ Willamettewildfires2017@gmail.com Attention: Heavy equipment is operating on Highway 242, Old McKenzie Highway, removing hazardous trees. This operation is underway for the Separation Fire on the west side of the Cascade Crest and the Milli Fire to the east of the crest. The wood product is hauled over the road from each site to be sorted for firewood, fish habitat restoration, and merchantable materials. For the safety of the public and the crews doing the work, the road is closed to all traffic including hikers, bicyclists and skateboarders. Forest Service Road 19 and access to Terwilliger “Cougar” Hot Springs remains closed. Current Situation: Wednesdays good weather and calm winds allowed firefighters to make good progress on the Separation, Avenue and Rebel Fires. The other fires of the Horse Creek...

While many wildfires cause minimal damage to the land and pose few threats to the land or people downstream, some fires result in damage that requires special efforts to reduce impacts afterwards. Loss of vegetation exposes soil to erosion; water run-off may increase and cause flooding, soil and rocks may move downstream and damage property or fill reservoirs putting community water supplies and endangered species at-risk. The Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) program is designed to identify potential risks to resources and to reduce these threats through appropriate treatments through its goals of protecting life, property, water quality, and ecosystems. BAER is an emergency program for stabilization work that involves time-critical activities to be completed before the first damaging event to meet program objectives. BAER Objectives Determine whether imminent post-wildfire threats to human life and safety, property, and critical natural or cultural resources on National Forest...

While many wildfires cause minimal damage to the land and pose few threats to the land or people downstream, some fires result in damage that requires special efforts to reduce impacts afterwards. Loss of vegetation exposes soil to erosion; water run-off may increase and cause flooding, soil and rocks may move downstream and damage property or fill reservoirs putting community water supplies and endangered species at-risk. The Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) program is designed to identify potential risks to resources and to reduce these threats through appropriate treatments through its goals of protecting life, property, water quality, and ecosystems. BAER is an emergency program for stabilization work that involves time-critical activities to be completed before the first damaging event to meet program objectives. BAER Objectives Determine whether imminent post-wildfire threats to human life and safety, property, and critical natural or cultural resources on National Forest...

Umpqua North Complex Fact Sheet Update October 5th, 2017 – 9:00 a.m. Fire Information: 541-378-6944 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm) Inciweb address: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incidnet/5505/# Start Date: August 11, 2017 Cause: Lightning Fuels: Timber, forest litter, grass & shrubs Acres: 43,158 Percent Completed: 79% Current Situation: The mitigation of snags and hazard trees along HWY 138 in between MP 46-51 (Illahee Flats) is tentatively scheduled to be completed Wednesday of next week. This project started on 10/3/17. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will provide traffic control and pilot car escort along the corridor from 8:30 am until 6:00 pm each day. There will be NO controlled traffic on Friday October 6th thru Sunday October 8th, HWY 138 will be open with NO restriction during that 3 day period. . Fire suppression repair continues with hazard tree mitigation which has begun within the Fall Creek Fire area. On the 4711/550, 4770, 4760 and the 28 Roads...

COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE NATIONAL SCENIC AREABurned Area Emergency Response Update – Eagle Creek Fire Developing a Path Forward October 4, 2017 Hood River, Oregon – Yesterday Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team members met with the District Conservationist from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The NRCS is a federal agency that helps private landowners manage their land. They visited some of the areas of concern along historic Hwy. 30 near Dodson. This area has a history of debris flows, including one in 1996 that buried a house, covered Interstate 84, and pushed a train off of the tracks. The BAER Team members discussed concerns for increased runoff and higher risks of landslides after the Eagle Creek Fire, and potential impacts to federal, state, and private lands. They discussed options for private landowners, mainly notifications of potential flash floods and debris flows. BAER Team members continue to prepare their preliminary proposals for...

There are three phases of recovery following wildfires on federal lands: • Fire Suppression Repair • Emergency Stabilization-Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) • Long-Term Recovery and Restoration Fire Suppression Repair is a series of immediate post-fire actions taken to repair damages and minimize potential soil erosion and impacts resulting from fire suppression activities and usually begins before the fire is contained, and before the demobilization of an Incident Management Team. This work repairs the hand and dozer fire lines, roads, trails, staging areas, safety zones, and drop points used during fire suppression efforts. Emergency Stabilization-Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) is a rapid assessment of burned watersheds by a BAER team to identify imminent post-wildfire threats to human life and safety, property, and critical natural or cultural resources on National Forest System lands and take immediate actions to implement emergency stabilization measures...