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Rum Creek Fire Holds Through Cold Front MERLIN, Ore. – A cold front moved past the Rum Creek Fire late on Friday, bringing gusty winds. The winds were strongest on the ridges and in drainages with a west-east alignment, with gusts recorded up to 25 mph. The fire stayed within the primary fire lines except for two spot fires, near Crawford House by Galice and west of McKnabe Creek. Firefighters attacked these spot fires and kept them small. Today, aircraft will use infrared imaging to search for additional spot fires. Currently, most acreage gains on the fire are from strategic firing operations inside the primary control lines. By carefully igniting remaining fuels inside fire lines, firefighters have more control over the location and rate of fire spread. These operations strengthen the direct fire lines. Crews are using hand ignition with drip torches and aerial ignitions by the Unmanned Aerial System. Strategic firings usually result in a low-intensity burn, consuming the ground...

Actualización de los incendios White River e Irving Peak  3 de septiembre de 2022 - 9:00 AM Plain, WA – Los incendios de White River e Irving Peak fueron iniciados por rayos el 11 de agosto. Estos arden en el Bosque Nacional Okanagan-Wenatchee, al noroeste de Plain, WA. Estrategia de extinción: Los administradores de los incendios están refinando una estrategia a largo plazo que incluye el uso de líneas perimetrales primarias y de contingencia para la contención. Las tácticas incluyen la finalización y el refuerzo de los cortafuegos (carreteras y línea de mano). Operaciones– Un frente frío entrará al área con una humedad un poco más alta, temperaturas más bajas y vientos muy fuertes con ráfagas posibles de hasta 35 mph.  La combinación del viento con las características topográficas cercanas a los incendios podría poner a prueba el trabajo que se ha realizado hasta ahora en las líneas de control. No se han perdido estructuras debido a estos incendios. ...

Crockets Knob Fire UpdateNORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12Incident Commanders: Jeff Dimke and Bobby Shindelar  September 03, 2022 Weather:  A cold front is expected to move through northeasternOregon Saturday morning, resulting in a shift to west winds, cooler temperatures in the 70s and 80s and higher humidity. Cloudy skies should clear in the morning hours with a chance for late morning and early afternoon isolated showers and thunderstorms. However, little to no rainfall is expected. Winds are expected to shift to the northwest late afternoon and diminish Saturday night. Operations: Hotshot crews continued work yesterday to increase depth on the containment line along FSR 45 by conducting limited tactical firing operations. These operations consume understory fuels ahead of the wildfire, which slows or stops fire activity when the main fire meets up with the “black” (burned area) produced from the firing operations. These tactics create a wider containment line...

 9/3 Boulder Mountain Fire UpdateIncident Commander - Cody MontgomeryQuick FactsBoulder Mountain FireApproximate Size 1000 acresContainment 0%Total Personnel 107Fire Danger Very HighStructures Lost Primary – 0Secondary - 0The Boulder Mountain Fire started by lightning on Wednesday August 31, 2022 at approximately 8:30 pm. The fire is located in the Tacoma Creek and Boulder Mountain area 9 miles Northwest of Cusick, Washington. The fire is burning on Federal, State and Private land. The terrain is difficult and the fire is burning in heavy timber, slash, and beetle infested trees. Dozers and heavy equipment focused yesterday on building roads and shoring up existing roads for better access to the fire. Firefighters were able to make significant progress and go direct (crews right on the fire line) with fire attack on some areas of the fire. Air attack was active in the afternoon with rotors (helicopters), LAT’s (large air tankers), and VLAT’s (very large air tankers) and a small...

 Fire Information Phone: 541-625-0687   Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govPotter Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Windigo Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Big Swamp InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/WATCH FOR FIRE TRAFFIC: As you begin your Labor Day holiday weekend, remember you are sharing the road with wildland fire crews in the area. We ask everyone to slow down, particularly along Highway 138, and be vigilant to keep the community and our firefighters safe. Weather: Cloudy with chance of light rain in the morning, clearing in the afternoon. Temperatures in the 80s with winds from the west-northwest. Smoke in the air may be an issue for aircraft today.Big Swamp Fire: This area was sheltered from Friday's winds and is looking good. Crews continue patrol firelines and mop up and secure isolated heat and chipping operations. Potter Fire: Suppression repair work...

Fire Information Phone: 541-625-0687   Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govPotter Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Windigo Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Big Swamp InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/WATCH FOR FIRE TRAFFIC: As you begin your Labor Day holiday weekend, remember you are sharing the road with wildland fire crews in the area. We ask everyone to slow down, particularly along Highway 138, and be vigilant to keep the community and our firefighters safe. Weather: Cloudy with chance of light rain in the morning, clearing in the afternoon. Temperatures in the 80s with winds from the west-northwest. Smoke in the air may be an issue for aircraft today.Big Swamp Fire: This area was sheltered from Friday's winds and is looking good. Crews continue patrol firelines and mop up and secure isolated heat and chipping operations. Potter Fire: Suppression repair work...

 Fire Information Phone: 541-625-0687   Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govPotter Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Windigo Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Big Swamp InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/WATCH FOR FIRE TRAFFIC: As you begin your Labor Day holiday weekend, remember you are sharing the road with wildland fire crews in the area. We ask everyone to slow down, particularly along Highway 138, and be vigilant to keep the community and our firefighters safe. Weather: Cloudy with chance of light rain in the morning, clearing in the afternoon. Temperatures in the 80s with winds from the west-northwest. Smoke in the air may be an issue for aircraft today.Big Swamp Fire: This area was sheltered from Friday's winds and is looking good. Crews continue patrol firelines and mop up and secure isolated heat and chipping operations. Potter Fire: Suppression repair work...

Increased fire activity has prompted an increase in evacuation levels for areas around the Cedar Creek Fire.LEVEL 3 (GO NOW) EVACUATION NOTICE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREASIslet Campground, North Waldo Campground and Harralson Horse Camp All dispersed camping and recreation in the area east of the Waldo Lake shoreline between the United State Forest Service forest closure to the north, and south to just north of Shadow Bay Campground, and east to the Charlton Lake and Taylor Lake areas.At this time, Shadow Bay Campground is not included in the evacuation notice. Forest Service Road 19 (Aufderheide Drive) from milepost 20 (just east of Kiahanie Campground) to milepost 35 (south of Roaring River Campground). This includes the Box Canyon Campground, Box Canyon Staging Area/Horse Camp and Skookum Creek Campground and all surrounding dispersed camping areas. Irish and Taylor Lake campgrounds and dispersed camping in the Charlton and Taylor lakes areas and north along the Pacific Crest Trail...

  Cold front should moderate Rum Creek Fire activity MERLIN, Ore. – Friday a cold front moved into the Rum Creek Fire, increasing the possibility of fire growth. The cold front passage will  bring cooler temperatures and higher humidity for the next few operational periods.  Smoke began clearing this afternoon, allowing aviation support to resume. On the west side of the fire, crews caught a spot fire near Crawford House with help from aerial reconnaissance. Helicopters were also dropping water in the Rum Creek drainage where fire has moved into Wildcat Creek.   Firing operations were completed from Galice to Mount Peavine. Planned firing operations will continue from Mount Peavine north, securing the fireline to the Rogue River. North of the river, west of Grave Creek, crews are building indirect contingency lines between Mt. Reuben and the Dad Creek Fire scar.   The fire is still creeping down the line of Stratton Creek on the east side and currently holding. Firing...

Resumen del Incendio Cedar Creek Tamaño: 9,199 acres Contenido: 12% Inicio: 1ro. de agosto, 2022 Ubicación: 15 miles E de Oakridge, OR Causa: Relámpagos Total de personal: 662 Recursos:10 camiones 8 equipos de Bomberos 25 maquinaria pesada 8 helicóptero   Situación actual: Por favor esta alerta del tráfico este fin de semana feriado, día del Trabajo (Labor Day). Maneje despacio y con cautela y no obstruya el trafico de los bomberos. El día de ayer, no se logró levantar el fenómeno de inversión en el clima. Esto dio como resultado, la presencia del humo que quedó atrapado en la zona. El fuego se encuentra activo, afectando especialmente la sección noreste del incendio. Se produjo un espacio pequeño de emanación de calor a través de la línea de fuego al sureste de la zona afectada. Con la ayuda de helicópteros irrigando la zona, los bomberos lograron responder y extinguirlo. Como parte de Estrategia de Protección en el área septentrional...

 Información actual de los Incendios Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp -2/09/2022Línea de Información: 541-625-0687 (8am - 7pm)                             Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govIncendio Potter InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Incendio Windigo InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Incendio Big Swamp InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/MANEJE CON CUIDADO: Este fin de semana se celebra el Dia del Trabajo (Labor Day), turistas, residentes y los bomberos estarán movilizándose sobre las mismas carreteras. Por favor, maneje despacio y con cautela para mantener la seguridad de todos.Advertencia de Bandera Roja: Para el día de hoy, se declaró una advertencia de Bandera Roja a través del área. Vientos del suroeste de 10-15 mph y en la tarde alcanzarán ráfagas de hasta 25 mph. Temperaturas en los 80 y 90 grados y una humedad críticamente baja. Se presentará un...

 Información actual de los Incendios Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp -2/09/2022Línea de Información: 541-625-0687 (8am - 7pm)                             Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govIncendio Potter InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Incendio Windigo InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Incendio Big Swamp InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/MANEJE CON CUIDADO: Este fin de semana se celebra el Dia del Trabajo (Labor Day), turistas, residentes y los bomberos estarán movilizándose sobre las mismas carreteras. Por favor, maneje despacio y con cautela para mantener la seguridad de todos.Advertencia de Bandera Roja: Para el día de hoy, se declaró una advertencia de Bandera Roja a través del área. Vientos del suroeste de 10-15 mph y en la tarde alcanzarán ráfagas de hasta 25 mph. Temperaturas en los 80 y 90 grados y una humedad críticamente baja. Se presentará un...

 Información actual de los Incendios Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp -2/09/2022Línea de Información: 541-625-0687 (8am - 7pm)                             Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govIncendio Potter InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Incendio Windigo InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Incendio Big Swamp InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/MANEJE CON CUIDADO: Este fin de semana se celebra el Dia del Trabajo (Labor Day), turistas, residentes y los bomberos estarán movilizándose sobre las mismas carreteras. Por favor, maneje despacio y con cautela para mantener la seguridad de todos.Advertencia de Bandera Roja: Para el día de hoy, se declaró una advertencia de Bandera Roja a través del área. Vientos del suroeste de 10-15 mph y en la tarde alcanzarán ráfagas de hasta 25 mph. Temperaturas en los 80 y 90 grados y una humedad críticamente baja. Se presentará un...

 Okanogan-Wenatchee National ForestLeavenworth, WAWhite River Fire Closure Order: 06-17-07-22-13Pursuant to 16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Wenatchee River Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest (OWNF). This order supersedes Order # 06-17-07-22-12, dated August 17, 2022, signed by Forest Supervisor Kristin Bail. This Order is effective on September 1, 2022, and will remain in effect until December 31, 2022, unless rescinded sooner.PROHIBITIONS:1. Entering into or being upon National Forest System Lands closed for the protection of public health and safety, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.53€].2. Being on a National Forest System trail, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.55(a)].3. Being on a National Forest System road as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A...

A Level One evacuation (be ready) advisory has been issued in Grant County for the #CrocketsKnobFire. Level one advisory indicates that projected threats from hazards associated with the approaching fire(s) are severe. This is the time for preparation, and precautionary movement of persons with special needs, and (under certain circumstances) pets and lives stock. You will be kept advised as conditions change. Please see the attached map and watch for

 Actualización de los incendios White River y Irving Peak Fire2 de septiembre de 2022 - 9:00 AMPlain, WA – Los incendios de White River e Irving Peak comenzaronmediante rayos el 11 de agosto. Arden en el Bosque Nacional Okanagan-Wenatchee, a unas15 millas al noroeste de Plain, WA.Estrategia de extinción: Los administradores de los incendios estánrefinando una estrategia a largo plazo que incluye el uso de líneas perimetralesprimarias y de contingencia para la contención. Las tácticas incluyen lafinalización y el refuerzo de los cortafuegos (carreteras y línea de mano). Puedeser que el humo sea visible para el futuro cercano.Operaciones – Hoy, el clima cálido, seco y ventoso será una prueba para eltrabajo que se ha hecho hasta ahora para controlar los incendios. Se anticipaque el clima, junto con la alineación del terreno, podría causar un día de fuegomuy activo lo que resultará en columnas de humo visibles.Incendio White RiverAcres: 1,194; 1% contenciónUbicación:...

Due to fire, Skagit County issued a Level 1 “Ready” evacuation recommendation for lower Suiattle River Valley, north of the

 White River and Irving Peak Fires Update for September 2, 2022. Lightning started the White River and Irving Peak Fires on August 11. The fires are burning on the Okanagan-Wenatchee National Forest, northwest of Plain, WA. Suppression Strategy – Fire managers are refining a long-term strategy including the use of primary and contingency perimeter lines for containment. Tactics include completion and reinforcement of fire lines (roads and hand line). Smoke could be visible for the near future. Operations – Today’s hot, dry, and windy weather will be a test on the work completed so far to contain the fires. It’s anticipated the weather, along with terrain alignment, could result in a very active fire day with visible smoke columns. White River Fire Acres: 1,194; 1% contained Location: Sears Creek area of the White River drainage, approximately 14 miles NW of Plain, WA. Yesterday, the White River Fire remained active along the west edge and the fire burned over the top of...

  Crockets Knob Fire UpdateNORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12Incident Commanders: Jeff Dimke and Bobby ShindelarSeptember 02, 2022 There will be a Virtual Community Meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. Watch it here: https://www.facebook.com/CrocketsKnobFire (no Facebook account required.) Weather:  Red Flag conditions are in effect from 11 a.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Saturday as near record setting heat, very low humidity and unstable conditions develop. Temperatures could reach the upper 90s along the Middle Fork John Day River with 80s along ridgetops near the fire under mostly clear skies. Relative humidity will be critically low with single digit readings in the afternoon. Winds will also increase Friday afternoon and evening from the southeast as a weather disturbance moves through the area. Wind gusts along ridge tops could approach 30 mph. Operations: Hotshot crews were engaged along the west and north edges of the fire yesterday, working with aircraft to create depth in...