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Quick Facts Incident Summary Approximate Size: Broken Lookout 18,781 acres Pup 7,524 acres Total High Cascades: 79,042 ac Fire Containment: Broken Lookout 24% Pup 12% Total High Cascade Complex 32% Incident Commander: Shawn Sheldon West Zone Resources: Line Crews: 18 Helicopters: 3 Engines: 12 Water Tenders: 10 Heavy Equip: 17 Total Personnel: Total: 990 W. Zone: 711 Jurisdiction: Rogue River-Siskiyou NF, Umpqua NF Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5503 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/R6RRSNF/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RRSNF Oregon Smoke Blog http://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com/ Southwest Oregon Joint Information Center: http://swojic.blogspot.com/ High Cascades Complex West Zone 9/22/2017 9:00 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 316-8352 blanketcreekfireinfo@gmail.com @R6RRSNF and @SCOFMPFireInfo R6RRSNF and SCOFMPFIREINFO The Jackson County Sheriff has announced the removal of all evacuation...

Summary: Crews were back on the line Thursday, Sept. 21, evaluating and implementing rehab plans for the Spruce Lake, Blanket Creek and North Pelican Fires. Several excavators arrived at the Incident Command Post on Thursday and will begin work today repairing dozer lines as soil conditions allow. Operational repair pace will continue to increase as weather improves. No fire spread is expected for the next several days but some creeping and smoldering in the sheltered forest stands may occur at lower elevations where heat remained during the storm cycle. Community Briefing: A community briefing to discuss current fire operations and rehab plans will be held Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at the Rocky Point Fire Hall (25600 Rocky Point Road, Klamath Falls, Oregon). North Pelican (3,589 acres, 73% contained) Crews bladed (smoothed) portions of Cold Springs Road and evaluated repair plans for the southwest edge near the wilderness boundary. They will...

With scattered rain showers and high relative humidity (RH) levels reducing fire activity over the last several days, fire crews have continue to conduct patrols identifying areas for suppression repair while continuing mop up operations. Slash chipping and equipment recovery have become the primary focus of fire crews as they begin the process of returning containment lines to their previously natural states. Fire suppression repair is a major concern after every wildfire. Left disturbed, containment lines can affect natural drainages causing soil erosion, stunting natural vegetation recovery, damaging fish habitats, and reducing water quality. Repair crews work to limit these effects through a variety of techniques, including the installation of water bars. Water bars divert the flow of rain or run off and prevent the water from carving channels through the recently disturbed soil. Crews also use heavy equipment to backfill soil from trenches and dozer lines, while also recontouring...

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Miller Complex Fire Update September 22, 2017 – 9:00 a.m. Acres: 36,496 Percent Contained: 70% Start Date: August 14, 2017 Cause: Lightning Total Personnel: 284 Location: Private land and federal land on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest 20 miles southwest of Medford, OR. Fire Information: 541-838-0770 (new phone number), Email address: millercomplex2017@gmail.com A Type 3 Incident Management Team (IMT) assumed management responsibilities for the Miller Complex at 6:00 a.m. today. The Type 3 IMT remains committed to public and firefighter safety as the top priority. Steep slopes and rugged terrain make evacuating an injured firefighter extremely difficult, and fire management decisions and strategies are based on this and other risk-management factors. “We continue to assess opportunities for indirect and direct control lines as the terrain and fire activity allow,” said Incident Commander Trainee Jimmer Hunt. “As with any suppression activity, we are weighing...

Update for Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, 9 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 719-8371 Online: inciweb.nwcg.gov/unit/3860 https//facebook.com/WillametteWildfires2017 Willamettewildfires2017@gmail.com Rebel Fire: 8,653 acres Horse Creek Complex: Olallie Lookout Fire, 1,572 acres; Roney Fire, 3,548 acres; Avenue Fire, 2,962 acres; Separation Fire, 17,747 acres; Nash Fire, 6,738 acres. Total all fires: 41,220 acres (The last infrared flight was conducted on 9/15. No change in acreage has been measured since 9/15.) Resources: Personnel, 403; Crews, 7; Helicopters, 1; Engines, 24; Water Tenders, 4; Skidgen, 1. Weather: Remote weather stations in the area of the Horse Creek Complex and Rebel fire measured precipitation from 4 to nearly 6 inches since Sunday night. Thursday brought fewer showers and diminished clouds with occasional sunshine. A warming and drying trend will continue through the weekend with each day gaining a few degrees until temperatures in...

Update for Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, 9 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 719-8371 Online: inciweb.nwcg.gov/unit/3860 https//facebook.com/WillametteWildfires2017 Willamettewildfires2017@gmail.com Rebel Fire: 8,653 acres Horse Creek Complex: Olallie Lookout Fire, 1,572 acres; Roney Fire, 3,548 acres; Avenue Fire, 2,962 acres; Separation Fire, 17,747 acres; Nash Fire, 6,738 acres. Total all fires: 41,220 acres (The last infrared flight was conducted on 9/15. No change in acreage has been measured since 9/15.) Resources: Personnel, 403; Crews, 7; Helicopters, 1; Engines, 24; Water Tenders, 4; Skidgen, 1. Weather: Remote weather stations in the area of the Horse Creek Complex and Rebel fire measured precipitation from 4 to nearly 6 inches since Sunday night. Thursday brought fewer showers and diminished clouds with occasional sunshine. A warming and drying trend will continue through the weekend with each day gaining a few degrees until temperatures in the 70s return early next...

Update for Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, 9 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 719-8371 Online: inciweb.nwcg.gov/unit/3860 https//facebook.com/WillametteWildfires2017 Willamettewildfires2017@gmail.com Rebel Fire: 8,653 acres Horse Creek Complex: Olallie Lookout Fire, 1,572 acres; Roney Fire, 3,548 acres; Avenue Fire, 2,962 acres; Separation Fire, 17,747 acres; Nash Fire, 6,738 acres. Total all fires: 41,220 acres (The last infrared flight was conducted on 9/15. No change in acreage has been measured since 9/15.) Resources: Personnel, 403; Crews, 7; Helicopters, 1; Engines, 24; Water Tenders, 4; Skidgen, 1. Weather: Remote weather stations in the area of the Horse Creek Complex and Rebel fire measured precipitation from 4 to nearly 6 inches since Sunday night. Thursday brought fewer showers and diminished clouds with occasional sunshine. A warming and drying trend will continue through the weekend with each day gaining a few degrees until temperatures in the 70s return early next...

Jones Fire / Kelsey Fire 9/22/2017 - 8 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 937-5219 jonesfire2017@gmail.com Jones Fire - Size: 10,017 acres· Containment: 75% Cause: Lightning Kelsey Fire - Size: 527 acres Containment: 15% Cause: Lightning Yesterday’s Activity - On the Jones Fire hotshot crews constructed fireline south of FR 18 in the Marine Creek drainage. Firefighters continued to haul unnecessary equipment back from the fireline. Chipping operations continued along primary containment lines (roads) around the fire. Fire operations personnel scouted the Kelsey Fire in preparation for crews to resume suppression activities along Bunchgrass Ridge. Aircraft patrolled the fire in the afternoon, and there was minimal fire activity. Today’s Operations - Firefighters on the Jones Fire will continue to brush and chip primary containment lines (roads), mop up, and remove excess equipment. Crews will continue to construct fireline and monitor fire spread...

Jones Fire / Kelsey Fire 9/22/2017 - 8 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 937-5219 jonesfire2017@gmail.com Jones Fire - Size: 10,017 acres· Containment: 75% Cause: Lightning Kelsey Fire - Size: 527 acres Containment: 15% Cause: Lightning Yesterday’s Activity - On the Jones Fire hotshot crews constructed fireline south of FR 18 in the Marine Creek drainage. Firefighters continued to haul unnecessary equipment back from the fireline. Chipping operations continued along primary containment lines (roads) around the fire. Fire operations personnel scouted the Kelsey Fire in preparation for crews to resume suppression activities along Bunchgrass Ridge. Aircraft patrolled the fire in the afternoon, and there was minimal fire activity. Today’s Operations - Firefighters on the Jones Fire will continue to brush and chip primary containment lines (roads), mop up, and remove excess equipment. Crews will continue to construct fireline and monitor fire spread...

Smoke: Smoke production will increase in certain areas of the fire as warm and dry air moves into the region. It should take a couple more days for fuels to completely dry out and smoke to increase. Any visible smoke should disperse well as it moves away from the burning source. As evening arrives smoke production may pool and flow down drainages. Smoke may be noticed, however air quality should not exceed moderate levels overnight.Fire: Fire containment has risen on most fires in the area as firefighters continue to secure and mop up the fire’s edge. Certain interior areas of the fire may continue to slowly burn out and consume the remaining fuels as they dry out. Hotter and drier conditions are expected starting today, and will slowly increase for the next few days.Other: Smoke conditions in the region are expected to remain in the good levels today, however pockets of smoke from various fires may continue to be seen the next few days. Expect continued fire traffic near wildfire...

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Level 1 Evacuation Removed from Union Creek Area INCIDENT: High Cascades Fire Complex (West), Union Creek Evacuation Update DETAILS: Based on current weather and fire behavior, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and the High Cascades (West) Fire Incident Command Team have determined that the fire danger no longer warrants an imminent threat to the public and all evacuation levels for the residents of the Union Creek area will be removed effective 9/20/17 at 6 pm. The Forest Service forest closure will still be in effect until further notice. The Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the residents of Jackson County, especially those living in the rural parts of the County that we should all be in the Level 1 “Be Ready” mindset. Whether it is a wildfire, flood or winter weather event, we don’t know when an evacuation may be necessary. We would also encourage all residents of Jackson County to subscribe to the Citizen Alert emergency notification system. Sign up...

PORTLAND, Ore. – Due to the ongoing fire and continuing containment efforts from the Eagle Creek Fire, many areas of the Columbia River Gorge remain closed to protect public safety. However, visitors still have many outdoor recreation options nearby. Please consider the following recreation opportunities while fire suppression and recovery work continue on the Eagle Creek Fire.See the attached PDF for more details and trail recommendations.

A community briefing is scheduled for Saturday, September 23, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at the Rocky Point Fire Hall located at 25600 Rocky Point Road in Klamath Falls,

Fire Information Line: 541-719-8371 Location: Willamette National Forest willamettewildfires2017@gmail.com Willamette National Forest Closures: 541-225-6350Inciweb Websites: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-notices; https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5420;https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5565 Size: 14,416 acres (total for reported fires) Containment: 47% Resources: 414 personnel (total for reported fires)Yesterday, both the French Fire and the Potato Hill Fire were turned back over to their forest districts. The evacuation levels for Breitenbush Hot Springs and Breitenbush/Devil Creek summer homes remains at a Level 1 and Forest Service Road 46 was reopened for all through traffic. As the weather begins to improve, the public may see smoke coming from the fire areas. Crews expect to see smoke to be visible at least into the month of October.As the rains continue throughout the day, crews will work on suppression repair as long as it is safe to do so. Suppression repair...

Incendio Eagle Creek 21 de septiembre, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. Información: 541-392-1632 (8 a.m.-8 p.m.) eaglecreekfire2017@gmail.com Tamaño aproximado del incendio: 48,668 acres Contención aproximada: 46% Resumen: Condiciones en el área del incendio siguen húmedas y frescas, lo cual han resultado en poco crecimiento en el tamaño del incendio en las ultimas 24 horas. La actividad a través del incendio es mínima. Gran parte del incendio tiene actividad de baja intensidad que esta ardiendo sin llamas, pero se han visto llamas en algunas partes del incendio. Se tarda mas para que la humedad penetre combustibles densos (arboles y troncos, etc), los cual pueden seguir quemándose por mucho tiempo. El humo puede ser visto en gran partes del incendio. Equipos siguen vigilando y extinguiendo áreas calientes a través del perímetro y completando proyectos de estabilización de suelo. Los avisos de inundación repentina se han vencido, pero todavía hay otros peligros en el área. El...

Tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 22), Northwest Incident Management Team 9 (NW9) turns over management of the Miller Complex fires to a Type 3 command structure, signaling a reduction in the incident’s complexity. Today, the Type 3 team will work with NW 9. The Type 3 team will continue operations at the current incident command post location. Some of the management and support staff from NW9 will continue with the Type 3 team, along with approximately 200 firefighters. Personnel are expected to remain on the complex until a season-ending event, such as sufficient rain/snow, arrives to stop fire activity. Current Situation: Firefighter and public safety are the top priority. The Miller Complex remains at 65% completed overall. The complex includes the portion of the Abney Fire that is north of the Pacific Crest Trail. The east and west flanks of the Abney Fire make up about 35% of the complex perimeter. Those east and west flanks are not contained today, but they pose little threat to high...

Date Started: Aug. 11, 2017; Cause: Lightning; Acreage: 52,056 (Norse Peak), 3,853 (American), 1,061 (Saw Mill); Percent Completed: 80% (Norse Peak), 99% (American), 99% (Saw Mill). Total Personnel: 366, which includes 12 Crews, 32 Engines, 2 Helicopters, 1 Bulldozer, 1 Water Tenders. Fire Summary: Some wetting rains are still possible. Temperatures will remain below the seasonal average with a slight upward trend expected into the weekend. Minimal fire growth with isolated pockets of slow surface spread where the fire is sheltered by the forest canopy and burning in the larger dead or down trees is still possible. Norse Peak Fire State Route 410 is being cleared of debris and hazardous trees are being removed. State Route 410 will re-open for thru traffic only at 12 noon today. Level 1 evacuations remain in place. Forest Road 1900 (Little Naches) remains closed and Forest Road 1800 (Bumping River Rd.) is open to private landowners only. Thinning, and removing hazardous trees along...

High Cascades Complex, West Zone, September 21 UpdateThe rain continued to fall on the Broken Lookout and Pup Fires yesterday. Overall, the Broken Lookout Fire received about 1.8 inches of rain and the Pup Fire, which is slightly higher in elevation, received approximately 2.25 inches. Even though snow levels dropped to as low as 5,300 feet, no snow fell on the fire area. More rain showers are expected today, but rainfall amounts will most likely be less than 1/10th inch. A warming trend is predicted to begin Friday which could bring dry weather for up to ten days. While the change in weather has reduced fire activity in exposed fuels, heat that lies beneath the ground may still hold potential for increased fire activity. With the recent low temperatures and high precipitation amounts, it is possible that fire behavior will remain muted in spite of the drying trend. To remain on the safe side, however, firefighters are proceeding with their work, preparing roads as fire breaks if...