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SmokeSE winds will be light this morning. A complex wind pattern will result in NW and SW flow within this large forecast area this afternoon. The wind today will continue to push smoke from the Horse Creek Complex, and Rebel Fire to the southeast over the crest. Winds over the Whitewater fires may push smoke to the NE. Smoke will be widespread through the forecast area with moderate impacts. Expect smoke to persist in valleys and canyons. FireFire activity is expected to be moderate to active today due to the higher temperatures, lower relative humidity and slightly decreased stability. OtherExpect low visibility on Highway 20, Highway 22, Highway 126 and Highway 97. Whitewater Fire Information- https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5420/ Rebel Fire Information- https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5473/ Horse Creek Complex Fire Information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5523/ Separate smoke forecast will be issued for communities west of the Cascade

Size: 9,562 acres Containment: 54% Cause: Lightning Resources: 259 Personnel Heavy smoke hindered aviation operations on the Jones Fire yesterday. Firefighters worked to contain a slop-over which moved into Marine Creek drainage. They also scouted contingency options on and near road 1825 and 1839, and prepped Forest Road 18. No burnout operations were initiated yesterday. Firelines on the south, west, north, and portions of the east side are in patrol and monitor status. Operations today will consist of monitoring, patrolling and removal of fire hoses and other equipment which are not needed on the fireline. Prep work will continue on Forest Road 18 for holding operations including felling and brushing. Opportunities will be assessed for using direct suppression tactics if favorable conditions are present. Dry and warm conditions will remain in place today with a significant change to the weather arriving Sunday. A strong Pacific storm will sweep across the Pacific Northwest...

Sawmill Creek Fire Update for September 16, 2017 Enumclaw Washington, September 16, 2017 - The Sawmill Creek Fire is currently 1098 acres with 0% containment. No structures have been damaged or destroyed. Firefighters remain on the line today, making their way towards the fires edge, building direct containment lines. Divisions are focusing on The Dalles, Crystal Mountain Communities, and Alta Crystal Resort areas; they have completed control lines and have placed sprinkler systems to assist in structure defense. Acreage growth yesterday was due to the fire backing down slopes to the Forest 76 Road, where it stopped. The fire continues to threaten the watershed for the City of Tacoma, industrial timberland, DNR protected lands, and the United States Forest Service lands. State Highway 410 remains closed at SR 123, east of Cayuse Pass; the closure includes Bumping River Road and its associated trails. Today’s weather brings another day of relatively dry conditions, and...

Sawmill Fire and Norse Peak Fire - North Zone Evacuation Information and Guide Sept. 13, 2017 As the fire continues to slowly burn down to the highway, representatives from the Incident Management Team, Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, Pierce County Department of Emergency Management, and Fire Chief Paul Sowers of the Greenwater Fire Department identified a plan for awareness and evacuation areas. The designated areas and current awareness levels for each area are: Area 1: From Federation State Park eastbound SR 410 to Forest Service Road 70. This area has no fire danger advisory level. Area 2: Forest service Rd 70 eastbound SR 410 to Forest Service road 73. This area is currently at a fire awareness advisory LEVEL 1. Area 3: Forest service Rd 73 eastbound SR 410 to FS 7160 (Ranger Creek). This area is at fire danger advisory LEVEL 2. Area 4: FS 7160 eastbound to Crystal Mountain Blvd to include the Crystal Mountain Resort. This area is still at a fire danger...

Horse Creek Complex and Rebel FireUpdate for Friday, Sept. 16, 2017, 9 a.m.Fire Information: (541) 719-8371Online: www.inciweb.nwcg.gov/unit/3860https://facebook.com/WillametteWildfires2017Email: willamettewildfires2017@gmail.comRebel Fire: 8,653 acresHorse 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 acresCurrent Resources: Personnel, 542; Crews, 13; Helicopters, 2; Engines, 27; Dozers, 4; Water Tenders, 6; Masticators, 1; Skidgens, 2.Current Situation:Avenue Fire: The Avenue Fire is being contained on the north by burning ground vegetation along forest roads and dozer lines. The fire continues to move west on the ridge top south of Horse Creek and made it down to King Creek. A wind direction change produced an increase in smoke to unhealthy levels around McKenzie Bridge. Smoke prevented helicopter water drops on the north side of the fire on Friday....

Careful and strategic planning, favorable weather and the judicious use of several tactical firefighting strategies has resulted in the successful containment on more than 30 percent of the Jolly Mountain Fire. Yesterday’s Activities: Aerial resources assisted crews with firing operations from Salmon la Sac south to Howson Creek. Along the western perimeter north of Morgan Creek, firefighters ensured the fire stayed within control lines. Mop up and patrol operations continued from Morgan Creek east along the southern perimeter to the Teanaway River. Where mop up is complete, crews began backhauling hose and other materials. Along the North Fork Teanaway Road, firing operations to prevent eastern spread of the fire continued. Movement of the fire along the northern perimeter remained limited with air tankers and helicopters working to keep the fire in check with strategic water drops as needed. Today’s Activities: Because of the continued success holding the fire within...

Horse Creek Complex (includes Nash Fire) and Rebel FireUpdate for Friday, Sept. 16, 2017, 9 a.m.Fire Information: (541) 719-8371Online: www.inciweb.nwcg.gov/unit/3860https://facebook.com/WillametteWildfires2017Email: willamettewildfires2017@gmail.comRebel Fire: 8,653 acresHorse 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 acresCurrent Resources: Personnel, 542; Crews, 13; Helicopters, 2; Engines, 27; Dozers, 4; Water Tenders, 6; Masticators, 1; Skidgens, 2.Current Situation:Avenue Fire: The Avenue Fire is being contained on the north by burning ground vegetation along forest roads and dozer lines. The fire continues to move west on the ridge top south of Horse Creek and made it down to King Creek. A wind direction change produced an increase in smoke to unhealthy levels around McKenzie Bridge. Smoke prevented helicopter water drops on the north side of...

Horse Creek Complex and Rebel FireUpdate for Friday, Sept. 16, 2017, 9 a.m.Fire Information: (541) 719-8371Online: www.inciweb.nwcg.gov/unit/3860 https://facebook.com/WillametteWildfires2017Email: willamettewildfires2017@gmail.comRebel Fire: 8,653 acresHorse 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 acresCurrent Resources: Personnel, 542; Crews, 13; Helicopters, 2; Engines, 27; Dozers, 4; Water Tenders, 6; Masticators, 1; Skidgens, 2.Current Situation:Avenue Fire: The Avenue Fire is being contained on the north by burning ground vegetation along forest roads and dozer lines. The fire continues to move west on the ridge top south of Horse Creek and made it down to King Creek. A wind direction change produced an increase in smoke to unhealthy levels around McKenzie Bridge. Smoke prevented helicopter water drops on the north side of the fire on Friday....

Chetco East Zone Fire Update. Saturday, September 16, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. Evacuation levels have been reduced in Josephine County effective 6 p.m. Friday, September 15, 2017. The Level 3 “GO!” evacuation notice issued for all residents on Illinois River Road within the US Forest Service boundary, including the Oak Flat Community, has been reduced to Level 2. A Level 2 evacuation notice means “BE SET” to evacuate. You must be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice. Only residents with proper identification may travel in and out of this area and only at night, between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. The Level 1 “BE READY” evacuation notice for the residents of the Illinois Valley, west of Highway 199 from Hayes Hill to the California state line has been removed. Residents should always be prepared for changing fire conditions. People can view maps of the current evacuation notification area at http://arcg.is/1LmzPe. The Indigo Fire (784 Fire) was active again...

Smoke: The weak ridge kept smoke in the vicinity of the fire locked in place yesterday. Smoke impacts in The Dalles and Hood Creek were greater than expected. Rather than clearing, smoke settled in all day at unhealthy or worse levels. This morning AQ is observed to be USG or worse for most areas near the fire. Later today the ridge shifts east, expect better mixing, the easterly flow will push smoke down the Gorge and west.Fire: Yesterday, as the smoke stayed in place over the fire, activity was somewhat suppressed. Today will be drier and warmer than yesterday, with better ventilation with the weak shifting east. Winds again will be light, but easterly, so the most like area for significant smoke production will be the southern edge of the western flank.Other: We plan to setup another smoke monitor at Bonneville Dam today. We also continue to evaluate the need to add additional monitors to this forecast series for areas in the vicinity that are impacted by this, and other fires in...

Location: High Cascades Ranger District, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Klamath Ranger District, Fremont-Winema National Forest, Crater Lake National Park Start Date: North Pelican August 10, 2017, Spruce Lake July 29, 2017, Blanket Creek July 26, 2017 Cause: Lightning Size: 51,010 Acres Percent Contained: 16% (% encompasses total of both East and West zone of the complex excluding Spruce Lake fire from the Complex) Vegetation: timber, brush, heavy logging slash Resources Assigned: 845 personnel (Personnel for the entire complex) Incident Commander: Steve Millert/Dave Gesser with the Southwest Area Type 2 Incident Management Team 3 Closure Information: As a result of the fires in the High Cascades Complex, a number of area road and trail closures are in place within Crater Lake National Park, Rogue River-Siskiyou, Umpqua, and Fremont-Winema National Forests. More road and trail closures may go into effect as the fires progress. For specific closure...

Eagle Creek Fire Size: 45,579 acres Eagle Creek Fire Containment: 32% Archer Fire Size: 260 acresArcher Fire Containment: 100% A community meeting is scheduled for 12 PM on Saturday, September 16 at the Hood River Valley High School to share information on the Eagle Creek Fire. Summary: Firefighter control efforts focus on the outer perimeter of the fire. Smoke and flames may be visible as pockets of unburned fuel are consumed within the interior of the fire. Temperatures remain seasonable with a high of 72 degrees with east, northeast winds at 15-25 mph. The relative humidity remains low ranging from 20-30 percent. Saturday evening into Sunday winds are expected to begin shifting to the southwest, as a cold front moves into the area bringing cloudy conditions, a chance of precipitation, higher humidity and lower temperatures. Active fire behavior is expected primarily on the southern and western edge of the fire with dry conditions and east, northeast winds. Firefighters...

Last night a community meeting was held at the Winchuck Fire Station on the Winchuck River Road. Unified Incident Commanders Beth Lund of Great Basin Team 1, and Tom Savage of the Coos Forest Protective Association presented a briefing on Chetco Bar Fire suppression efforts to members of the community. The Incident Commanders then participated in a question and answer session, where residents concerns were addressed. The meeting was well attended. This morning Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley and General Joseph Lengyel, National Guard Bureau Chief, along with several guests and staff members visited firefighters at the Chetco Bar Fire Camp in Brookings. Senator Merkley and General Lengyel attended the 6:00 am operational briefing, and spoke with firefighters. After the camp tour, the group traveled to the Brookings Emergency Operations Center where they met with city and county officials and received an update on the effects of the fire on the community. This will be followed by a...

Evacuation Advisory To Be Reduced from Bear Creek to Night Sky Drive on Saturday Kittitas County, WA - 09/15/2017 - Effective at 8:00 AM Saturday morning (9/16), the Kittitas County Emergency Operations Center will officially reduce the Evacuation Level 3 Advisory to a Level 2 Advisory from Bear Creek to Night Sky Drive, allowing more residents affected by the Jolly Mountain Fire to return home. This advisory change affects all residences north of Bear Creek, including the Bell Creek community, Morgan Creek community, and the Timber Ridge community. Residents returning home are asked to leave all gates open and to use extra caution on the roads, as fire personnel and equipment are still actively working and moving through the area. The Kittitas County Fire Marshal also advises that all propane tanks were shut off and technicians placed a “lock out-tag out” lock on each tank. Residents will be responsible for contacting their propane provider for removal of these locks. Residences...

Eagle Creek and Archer Fires Eagle Creek Fire Size: 45,579 acres Eagle Creek Fire Containment: 31% Archer Fire Size: 260 acres Archer Fire Containment: 100% A community meeting has been scheduled for noon on Saturday, September 16 at the Hood River Valley High School to share information on the Eagle Creek Fire. Due to reduced fire behavior and forecasted rain, this will be the final evening update. Morning Updates will be released daily. Summary: Today officials determined that fire lines are secure enough to relax evacuation levels on the west end of the Eagle Creek Fire. At noon, the Multnomah County Sheriff Office (MCSO) downgraded all Level 3 orders to Level 2. More details are available at the MCSO Website: http://www.flashalert.net/id/MCSO.Smoke over the fire today made it difficult to use air resources, but the inversion did help reduce fire activity. Little fire growth was observed. Firefighters continued hand lighting to complete the burn outs along the I-84...

The Level 3 evacuation “GO!” notice issued for all residents on Illinois River Road within the US Forest Service boundary, including the Oak Flat Community, is being reduced to Level 2 (Effective 6 PM on Friday, September 15, 2017). A Level 2 evacuation notice means “BE SET” to evacuate. You must be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice. The US Forest Service has closed Illinois River Road and is turning back public traffic along this road. We strongly advise travelers to avoid this area so the appropriate wildland firefighter resources can accomplish their work and respond to this emergency. Residents with proper identification may travel in and out of this area only at night, between the hours of 6 PM and 6 AM. The daytime closure is to allow heavy equipment to continue work on Illinois River Road developing a firebreak. Also, the Level 1 “BE READY” evacuation notice for the residents of the Illinois Valley, west of Highway 199 from Hayes Hill to the...

The Level 3 evacuation “GO!” notice issued for all residents on Illinois River Road within the US Forest Service boundary, including the Oak Flat Community, is being reduced to Level 2 (Effective 6 PM on Friday, September 15, 2017). A Level 2 evacuation notice means “BE SET” to evacuate. You must be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice. The US Forest Service has closed Illinois River Road and is turning back public traffic along this road. We strongly advise travelers to avoid this area so the appropriate wildland firefighter resources can accomplish their work and respond to this emergency. Residents with proper identification may travel in and out of this area only at night, between the hours of 6 PM and 6 AM. The daytime closure is to allow heavy equipment to continue work on Illinois River Road developing a firebreak. Also, the Level 1 “BE READY” evacuation notice for the residents of the Illinois Valley, west of Highway 199 from Hayes Hill to the...

EQUIPO #10 DE DIRECCIÓN DE INCIDENTES DEL NOROESTE Al Lawson - Comandante de incidentes Los bomberos avanzan a buen ritmo a medida que las condiciones climáticas son más frías Viernes, 15 de septiembre de 2017 Incendio: Uno Peak Completado: 10% Acres: 8455 Fecha de inicio: 30 de agosto de 2017 Causa: a ser determinada Ubicación: 15 millas al NO de Manson, WA Personal total: 317 Carburantes/topografía: madera, pasto, terreño escarpado Ayer: gran parte del incendio activo permaneció en el drenaje de Lone Fir Creek, del lado noroeste del incendio, desde donde se desplazó colina abajo. Sin embargo, gracias a las condiciones climáticas más frescas, la propagación del incendio fue mínima. Otras secciones del incendio tuvieron un comportamiento moderado. Continuaron las operaciones de quema prescrita cerca del campamento de South Navarre en la carretera Forest Service 8200, para contribuir a...

Crater Lake National Park - North Entrance Road and West Rim Drive is now open.

North Pelican Fire information is now available on the High Cascade Complex Incident Page.