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Jones Fire / Kelsey Fire 9/20/2017 - 8 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 937-5219 jonesfire2017@gmail.com Jones Fire - Size: 10,522 acres Containment: 75% Cause: Lightning Kelsey Fire - Size: 527 acres Containment: 15% Cause: Lightning An area closure is now in place surrounding the Kelsey Fire to provide for public and firefighter safety in the affected area. This week’s rain will help suppression objectives, but is unlikely to be enough to put the fire out. Yesterday’s Activity –On the Jones Fire crews spent the day removing material cut during the preparation of contingency firelines as well as nonessential equipment, supplies and protective wrapping from structures. Plans continue for the repair of suppression activities. Crews did not engage on the Kelsey Fire due to poor weather conditions. Today’s Operations – On the Jones Fire crews will scout suppression opportunities for the uncontained portion of the fire south of Forest Road 18. They will also...

Jolly Mountain Fire - Frequently Asked Questions Updated September 20, 2017 About the fire: Where is the Jolly Mountain Fire and how big is it? The Jolly Mountain Fire is burning 6 miles north/northwest of Cle Elum, WA. As of September 18, the fire has burned approximately 36,808 acres. Effective fire suppression and seasonal fall weather have considerably slowed the fire’s growth. Click here to view larger map. When and how did the fire start? The Jolly Mountain Fire was detected on August 11. The fire was started by multiple strikes from a lightning storm. Why wasn’t the fire put out when it was first reported? The fire quickly grew to 100 acres the first day and 300 acres by the next day. Steep slopes, rugged terrain and the distance from road systems limited access to the fire. Given the terrain and dense dry forest conditions, to attempt a direct attack would have been extremely dangerous. Helicopter water drops and retardant drops from planes would not...

Smoke: Air quality is generally good with the exception of moderate air quality in the overnight hours in Cle Elum. Expect the trend to continue into Thursday and Friday as more Pacific moisture effects the fire areas. Fire: The Jolly Mountain fire is currently burning in the Yakima River basin on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, north of Cle Elum, WA. The current fire size is 36,808 acres an increase of 0 acres Minimal fire behavior. The Uno Peak fire is currently burning north of Lake Chelan with a current size of 8,726 acres an increase of 0 acres. Minimal fire behavior. The Norse Peak fire is burning northwest of Yakima. The current size is 52,056 acres a decrease of 446 acres. Minimal fire behavior. Other: Precipitation in the area will continue into Friday. After Friday, a drying trend may lead to increase smoke production. There is a possibility of moderate smoke condition in the overnight hours.

Firefighting efforts to date have held the Kelsey Fire to just over 500 acres. The extended rain in the forecast will help suppression objectives, but is unlikely to be enough to put the fire out. For firefighter and public safety, an area closure is now in place. The area will cover north of the railroad line near Highway 58 to Forest Service road 24 (these roads are not included in the closure.) While there is only one recreation feature impacted, the Bunchgrass Trail, it is a popular location for

Notice Community Meeting Applegate Valley Fire Station #9 6 pm tonight Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017 NW9 will provide an update on fire operations and team management. Evacuations: The evacuation warning for the Joe Bar community has been lifted. There are no evacuations on the Miller Complex. Miller Complex Fire Update Sept. 19, 2017 NW Incident Management Team (IMT) 9, Brian Goff, Incident Commander Complex Size: 36,302 acres Containment: 65% Personnel: 409 Information: Phone: 541-899-5302 Email: MillerComplex2017@gmail.com Evacuations: The evacuation warning for the Joe Bar community has been lifted. There are no evacuations on the Miller Complex Weather: Rains brought moisture to most of the Miller Complex over the last two days, with the largest amounts on the west side of the Abney Fire. Forecasts show more widespread, significant rain coming tonight and into Wednesday with a quarter to a half inch over most of the complex and up to one inch over the western...

All Evacuation Levels Dropped for Umpqua North Fires - 09/19/17 Effective Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at noon, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office and Fire Managers will lift all evacuations related to the Umpqua North Fires. Residents living in the Dry Creek/Illahee area (Hwy 138 E, milepost 46.5 to 49.5), Slide Creek area (Hwy 138 E, milepost 53 to 56), Toketee Village (Hwy 138 E, milepost 56 to 58.5) and Toketee Ranger Station (Hwy 138 E, milepost 58.5 to 61) were previously under a Level 1 or "Be Ready" Evacuation notice. The lifting of this notice means no homes are currently being threatened by any of the fires in the Umpqua North Complex. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office and our firefighting partners ask that all residents have an emergency plan and live in a state of preparedness for when disasters may strike. You may find resources at www.dcso.com/preparedness_N.asp or

El dia de ayer, 18 de Septiembre, a las 6:00 pm, la oficina del Sheriff del condado de Curry, levanto todas las Ordenes de Evacuacion para el area del Incendio. Se espera que la lluvia y las condiciones climaticas frias continuen dandose, lo cual disminuira la actividad del fuego. El dia de hoy, el porcentage de contencion del Incendio alcanzo un 68%, un 13% mas que el dia de ayer. El impacto de humo continuara siendo de liviano a moderado en las comunidades alrededor del Incendio, permaneciendo visible desde el perimetro interno del incendio hasta que esta estacion del ano (verano) se por finalizada. El enfoque de estas operaciones ha cambiado de supresion del Incendio a supresion de rehabilitacion. La tripulacion estara trabajando en la reparacion de lineas a mano y de tractores, recogiendo las mangueras e instalando barras de acueductos con el fin de prevenir la erosion en las areas donde ya no hay fuego dentro del perimetro del incendio. Debido al clima humedo, los bomberos...

Informacion del Incendio Chetco East Zone (Condado de Josephine): (541) 597-8525 El dia Lunes, la lluvia sobre el Incendio de Chetco East Zone y en el de Indigo (No. 784) alcanzo aproximadamente ¼ de pulgada. Con las condiciones climaticas frias, aire humedo y material de combustion mojado, se dio como resultado una actividad baja en el incendio.Se dio la produccion de humo y llamas latentes ocurridas en la materia de combustion que esta protegida por un bosque tupido y en areas pequenas de materia seca. Los vuelos infrarrojos no se han podido llevar a cabo, debido a las condiciones nubladas, por lo tanto, el tamano de los incendios fue determinado a travez del uso de datos previos de IR y de puntos de GPS desde las areas de observacion. En la Zona Oeste, debido al riesgo bajo de dispersion del Incendio y lineas de fuego bien establecidas, todos las Ordenes de Evacuacion fueron levantadas (anuladas) en el Condado de Curry el dia Lunes al medio dia. El Nivel No. 2 de Evacuacion...

Umpqua National Forest Moves to Industrial Fire Precaution Level I Public Use Restrictions on Campfires Lifted ROSEBURG, OR – September 18, 2017 – Effective Tuesday, September 19, at 12:01 a.m., the Umpqua National Forest will drop into an Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) I. There are no time restrictions under an IFPL I. Fire danger rating for the Umpqua National Forest is now at “moderate”. Forest officials also announced an end to public use restrictions for the following items:· Campfires outside of campgrounds· Smoking outside of a vehicle· Operating internal combustion engines· Welding or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame As hunting season is underway, the public is reminded that fire season is not over. Campfires must be drowned until cool to the touch. Public use restrictions prohibiting campfires in Wilderness areas also has been rescinded by Umpqua National Forest officials for the Mt. Thielsen Wilderness. The Boulder Creek and...

EQUIPO #10 DE DIRECCIÓN DE INCIDENTES DEL NOROESTE Al Lawson - comandante de incidentes El equipo realiza transición de regreso al bosque Martes, 19 de septiembre de 2017 Incendio: Uno Peak Completado: 20% Acres: 8.726 Fecha de inicio: 30 de agosto de 2017 Causa: bajo investigación Ubicación: 15 millas al NO de Manson, WA Personal total: 223 Carburantes/topografía: madera, pasto, terreno escarpado Ayer: equipos continuaron trabajando en la reparación de la línea de supresión de fuego a lo largo de las líneas de contención de Coyote Ridge y Nelson Butte. Se desmovilizó el equipo excesivo a medida que la reparación de la línea de fuego y el trabajo del camino se completó. El grupo de protección de estructuras ha dejado los sistemas de manguera y rociadores en su lugar en las áreas de Canoe Creek y Llama Ranch y continuó evaluando la protección según se necesite. Las zonas de Canoe Creek y Llama Ranch permanecen bajo una evacuación de Nivel 1 (estén listos)....

NORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM #10 Al Lawson-Incident Commander Team transitions fire back to forest Tuesday, September 19, 2017 Fire: Uno Peak Completion: 20% Acres: 8,726 Start Date: August 30, 2017 Cause: Under Investigation Location: 15 miles NW of Manson, WA Total Personnel: 223 Fuels/Topography: Timber, grass, rugged terrain Yesterday: Crews continued to work on fire suppression line repair along the Coyote Ridge and Nelson Butte containment lines. Excess equipment was demobilized as fire line repair and road work was completed. The structure protection group has left hose and sprinkler systems in place in the Canoe Creek and Llama Ranch areas and continued to assess protection as needed. Canoe Creek and the Llama Ranch areas remain under a Level 1 evacuation (get ready). No structures are threatened. Today: Crews will continue to rehabilitate containment lines along Coyote Ridge and Nelson butte. Fire activity...

Tuesday, September 19, 2017 operations briefing for the Umpqua North Complex of 10 fires. Great Basin IMT #3 Planning Operations Section Chief trainee Bill Panagopoulos talks about today's plan for suppression repair work across the fire complex.Link to video of Tuesday's Operations Briefing for

On Tues. Sept 19, in cooperation with fire officials, the Marion County Sheriff's Office and Marion County Emergency Management, the decision was made to move the Breitenbush Hot Springs and the Breitenbush summer homes to a level 1 or a ready evacuation state. Recent rainfall has reduced the fire danger, however residents should be cautious when returning home. The continued forecast has called for additional rains and the potential for mudslides in the area. The Breitenbush area will remain in a level 1 or ready state until the fire danger is no longer of concern which will most likely be sometime this fall or winter. The Marion County Sheriff's Office would like to thank all of the personnel involved in the firefighting efforts during the Whitewater, Little Devil and Scorpion fires in Marion

Diamond Creek Fire slows spread while crews complete firelinesLocation: 11 miles NNW of Mazama, WA Total Personnel: 294Acres: 129,000 total acres in US and Canada Cause: Under InvestigationContainment: 30% Start Date: July 23, 2017 Update: Okanogan County Emergency Management reduced the Level 2 evacuation notice to Level 1 for the Mazama, Lost River and Rendezvous areas. Residents should continue to stay informed on fire conditions and take action if necessary. The primary and contingency lines were completed yesterday and efforts have moved into fire suppression repair.Fire behavior on the Diamond Creek Fire continues to moderate as the upper level disturbance results in increasing clouds, cooler temperatures and chance of precipitation. Heavy fuels are expected to continue to slowly burn in the Monument and Pat Creek drainages despite the weather. Even though there is still active fire on the ground, the Forest is already identifying critical Burned Area Emergency Response needs...

Whitewater Fire - including Little Devil, Scorpion, Clagett Lake, Slideout, Fire #296 (Section Line) French and Potato Hill FiresSeptember 19, 2017 Daily UpdateFire Information Line: 541-719-8371, willamettewildfires2017@gmail.comLocation: Willamette National ForestWillamette National Forest Closures: 541-225-6350, https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-noticesSize: 14,416 acres (total for reported fires) Containment: 35%Resources Assigned: 423 personnel (total for reported fires)With the heavy rainfall and mixed snow, fire crews plan to go from suppression activities to repair and retrieval of equipment on the Little Devil, Whitewater and Scorpion Fires. Fire activity has been minimal. Challenges for firefighters include slippery and impassible roads, difficulty navigating steep, rocky terrain and the possibility of hazard trees coming down due to the increased winds and rain. Suppression repair work, patrolling and monitoring activities continue on the smaller fires,...

Whitewater Fire - including Little Devil, Scorpion, Clagett Lake, Slideout, Fire #296 (Section Line) French and Potato Hill Fires September 19, 2017 Daily Update Fire Information Line: 541-719-8371, willamettewildfires2017@gmail.com Location: Willamette National Forest Willamette National Forest Closures: 541-225-6350, https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-notices Size: 14,416 acres (total for reported fires) Containment: 35% Resources Assigned: 423 personnel (total for reported fires) With the heavy rainfall and mixed snow, fire crews plan to go from suppression activities to repair and retrieval of equipment on the Little Devil, Whitewater and Scorpion Fires. Fire activity has been minimal. Challenges for firefighters include slippery and impassible roads, difficulty navigating steep, rocky terrain and the possibility of hazard trees coming down due to the increased winds and rain. Suppression repair work, patrolling and monitoring activities continue on the smaller...

Specialist Aaron Miller is one 245 members of the 23rd Brigade Engineering Battalion, US Army, that have come to assist wildland firefighters in suppressing the Umpqua North Complex Fire. Aaron grew up in Roseburg and Glide and talks about what it's like to return home 15 years later to help battle fires in his former backyard. link to Specialist Miller's

Norse Peak Fire UpdateDate Started: Aug. 11, 2017; Cause: Lightning; Acreage: 52,502 (Norse Peak), 3,853 (American), 1,061 Saw Mill; Percent Completed: 80% (Norse Peak), 95% (American). Total Personnel: 654; Fire Resources: 19 Crews, 27 Engines, 5 Helicopters, 1 Bulldozer, 9 Water Tenders. Fire Summary: Pacific Northwest Incident Management Team 3 with Incident Commander Noel Livingston has assumed command of Norse Peak, American, and Saw Mill Fires. Additional precipitation fell across the fire area yesterday and more is expected today. The east side is forecasted to receive significantly less rain than the west side. Norse Peak Fire is expected to continue to slowly back downhill to the west and south. State Route 410 is being cleared of debris and hazardous trees are being removed. Thinning, to remove hazardous trees along Forest Road 1900 is almost complete. As of last night, the rainfall had not penetrated the tree canopy sufficiently to reach the ground and modify fire...

Summary: All three fires received wetting rains Monday night. Although some heat remains in dead and down surface fuels and litter, rains, cooler temperatures and high humidity greatly assisted firefighting efforts. As fire progression slows, crews will develop plans to rehabilitate hand and dozer lines used in suppression operations. The Incident Command Post was busy today constructing large tents with heaters to provide returning crews a warm place to dry out after a long day on the fire line. Inclement weather impeded aerial observations so no new acreage is available. Spruce Lake Fire: (15,826 acres and 22% contained) Little fire growth is expected but active monitoring will continue. Blanket Creek Fire: (33,322 acres and 28% contained) Crews conducted a minor backfire operation to button up a hot spot near constructed line along the southwest edge. Crews continue to prep between forest road 800 and 600, removing hazard trees to prepare for possible dozer work....

Update for Tuesday, Sept. 19, 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 (An IR flight could not be conducted last night so no change in acreage could be measured.) Current Resources: Personnel, 423; Crews, 7; Helicopters, 2; Engines, 23; Dozers, 2; Water Tenders, 6; Skidgens, 1; Masticator, 1. Weather: Nearly 1” of rain fell Monday and forecast calls for moderate to heavy rain all night bringing another 1-1 ½” by tonight. Another system forecast for today could bring the 3-day total to 3-4”. Snow fell at Hoodoo Incident Command Post on Monday evening. Minimal fire behavior with creeping in sheltered areas was observed. A flash...