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Evacuation orders in Curry County were re-evaluated on September 13th, 2017. The following areas are under a Level 1 Evacuation: • Southern Curry County line at the sea front, north to the Pistol River area, including:  Carpenterville Road and all intersecting roads east and west;  Gardner Ridge Road from the intersection of North Bank to Palmer View Road;  North Bank Chetco Road to Loeb Park, and South Bank Chetco Road to the Salmon Run Golf Course The following areas are under a Level 2 Evacuation: • East above Peavine Road in the Winchuck Drainage • South Bank of the Chetco above Salmon Run Golf Course • North Bank of the Chetco above Loeb Park to include Wilderness Retreat • Gardner Ridge Road above Palmer Butte to include Cate and Hazel Camp Areas There are no Level 3 Evacuation orders currently in effect in Curry County. Residents in the affected areas will see changes in location and staffing of traffic control points operated by the National...

On Wednesday, the most significant fire activity in the Chetco Bar East Zone was in the north end of the fire perimeter. Smoldering, creeping, short uphill runs and single tree torching were observed near the horseshoe of the Illinois River. Fire crews and masticators are working on completing reopened Biscuit fireline to the east. The 784 Fire (Indigo Fire), on the West Fork of Indigo Creek was also active yesterday. This fire is approximately 182 acres. It was detected on Monday, September 11th and is located approximately 10 miles north of the Chetco Bar Fire. Helicopters dropped water through the day to reduce its spread. Hand crews, dozers and a masticator continue to prepare the 055 and 510 roads to create a fireline to its east side. Crews on the 784 Fire/Indigo Fire will spend the next two nights in a spike camp near their work area to reduce exposure from driving long distances to the main fire camp. Today, two crews will complete handline construction in spiny, rocky...

The Hart’s Pass Road is now closed at the Forest Boundary beyond the Lost River Airport. The PCT is still open, but the access is now Rainy Pass trailhead or Canyon Creek trailhead. The trailheads of Robinson Creek and Rattlesnake are also closed. The Ballard and River Bend campgrounds are now also

NORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM #10 Al Lawson-Incident Commander Weather allows line to be strengthened with burning operations Thursday, September 14, 2017 Fire: Uno Peak Completion: 10% Acres: 8060 Start Date: August 30, 2017 Cause: Under Investigation Location: 15 miles NW of Manson, WA Total Personnel: 317 Fuels/Topography: Timber, grass, rugged terrain Yesterday: Continuous dry fuels in Lone Fir Creek drainage kept the fire burning actively with an added growth of less than 200 acres. The Big Goat Mountain area also put up a large column of smoke that was visible. Other portions of the fire had moderate fire behavior. As crews completed cold trailing near South Navarre campground, burning operations were initiated to improve the line south of the campground towards Nelson Butte. Crews were staffed last night to patrol and monitor the fire. The structure protection group remains ready to protect structures if needed. The...

Smoke: Winds have decreased overnight and areas of patchy smoke have developed. Areas Closest to the fire will continue to see pockets of smoke and haze throughout the period. The inversion should lift around 1200 and air quality should improve to good or moderate levels. Fire: The Jolly Mountain fire is currently burning north of Cle Elum, WA. The current fire size is 33,950 acres an increase of 1,441 acres. Active fire behavior with backing, group torching and spotting. The Uno Peak fire is currently burning north of Lake Chelan with a current size of 8,060 acres an increase of 181 acres. Active fire behavior with group torching, uphill runs and flanking. The Norse Peak fire is burning northwest of Yakima. The current size is 52,502 acres an increase of 0 acres. Moderate fire behavior, group torching, backing and creeping. Other: Transitioning to cooler temperatures and breezy conditions over the next few days should improve the quality of the air due to smoke from wildfires. Longer...

Smoke: Winds have decreased overnight and areas of patchy smoke have developed. Areas Closest to the fire will continue to see pockets of smoke and haze throughout the period. The inversion should lift around 1200 and air quality should improve to good or moderate

Enumclaw Washington, September 14, 2017 - The Sawmill Creek Fire is currently 915 acres with 0% containment and has increased 64 acres over the last few days. On the North Zone of the Norse Peak Fire, firefighters continue their efforts to improve roads, remove fuel around the fire and build indirect line. Crews continue to work their way into the fire to build direct containment lines. Firefighters working in Division’s “G” and “E” near The Dalles, Crystal Mountain Communities and Alta Vista Resort area continue working on structure protection building control lines and adding sprinkler systems. Crews continue to reduce fuels around homes in preparation for structure defense. The fire continues to threaten the watershed for the City of Tacoma, industrial timberland, DNR protected lands, and the United States Forest Service lands. On the Sawmill Creek Fire, the fire continues to slowly burn down to Highway 410, representatives from Incident Command, Pierce County...

Winds, which pushed the fire beyond Nick Eaton Ridge in the northeast corner yesterday, calmed overnight and are anticipated to remain light today. The fire still is expected to continue growing, mainly to the south and to a lesser extent the east, but at a slower rate. Air resources may also be used to help slow the fire’s spread. Line is in place along the I-84 corridor from Herman Creek east to Mitchell Point and if conditions permit, firefighters will conduct burn out operations to strengthen that line. Mop-up is almost complete along the I-84 corridor from Bridal Veil to Warrendale. Crews will now begin focusing their mop-up efforts east toward Cascade Locks. On the southwest and southeast perimeters, contingency line, which primarily follows powerline corridors and roads, is nearly complete. The fire is expected to continue its low intensity burn in Tanner and Big Cedar Springs. Powerlines serving Cascade Locks from the west have been re-energized following operations to...

Evacuation levels were lowered today in Multnomah County and around Cascade Locks as officials determined it was safe for residents to return to their homes. However, continued fire movement east of Herman Creek caused the Hood River County Sheriff to increase evacuation levels in areas west of Hood River. A limited area was upgraded to Level 3 (“Go”) while another was put on a Level 2 (“Be Set”) notice. For specific details, visit the appropriate county website: Multnomah County: http://www.flashalert.net/id/MCSO Hood River County: http://www.hoodriversheriff.com/news/breaking-news/ Wind continued to push the fire beyond Nick Eaton Ridge toward Casey Creek and Shellrock Mountain on the Northeast corner. Fire burning in this area has produced much of the smoke impacting areas around the fire. As conditions allowed, helicopters dropped water to slow the fire’s spread. Firefighters built and reinforced line along the I-84 corridor to Mitchell Point. Work also continues on...

The Curry County Sheriff’s Office, working in cooperation with local fire departments, law enforcement agencies, and the Chetco Bar Unified Command issued a modified Evacuation Order,effective 4:00 pm, September 13, 2017. This order applies only to those areas affected by the previous Chetco Bar Fire evacuation order.Level 1 Evacuation Area Information:The following areas are under a Level 1 Evacuation:• Southern Curry County line at the sea front, north to the Pistol River area, including:• Carpenterville Road and all intersecting roads east and west• Gardner Ridge Road from the intersection of North Bank to Palmer View Road• North Bank Chetco Road to Loeb Park, and• South Bank Chetco Road to the Salmon Run Golf CourseLevel 2 Evacuation Area Information:The following areas are under a Level 2 Evacuation:• East above Peavine Road in the Winchuck Drainage• South Bank of the Chetco above Salmon Run Golf Course• North Bank of the Chetco above Loeb Park to include...

Este Martes, la actividad incendaria mas significativa, en el Incendio de Chetco Bar se dio sobre el perimetro Suroeste, se derramo agua y retardadores con el fin de detener un poco la expansion del Incendio en esta area.En el area del Incendio de Chetco East Zone, Incendio No. 784 (Indigo Fire), situado en West Fork (Oeste) del riachuelo Indigo (Indigo Creek), alcanzo un tamano de 134 acres. El fuego esta localizado acerca de una milla al Oeste de la linea de los condados de Curry y Josephine, aproximadamente 10 millas Norte de el Incendio de el Incendio Chetco Bar. Mientras el fuego esta quemando terrenos bien empinados, dos tractores y 4 batallones, estan trabajando en la preparacion de los sistemas de caminos 055 y 510 para abrir el acceso y para lineas de contencion de incendio con el fin de prevenir que el fuego se extienda hacia el Este. El Incendio de Chetco Bar East Zone, se esta coordinando con para responder de una manera aunada, a el Incendio No. 784/Incendio Indigo...

Partial Restriction of Cascade Lakes HighwayTraffic on a portion of the Cascade Lakes Highway near Elk Lake will be restricted to one lane with a pilot car starting on Friday, September 15, 2017.Lane restrictions are anticipated to be in effect through at least Sunday, September 17, 2017. Longer restrictions may be necessary. Firefighters assigned to the Horse Creek Complex fires, which include the Nash and Separation Fires on the Willamette National Forest, are working along the roadway to clear a 300-foot firebreak. Trees are being felled and decked in the area. Heavy equipment and trucks are parked along the highway. In addition, visibility may be limited due to smoke in the area. The public should expect sporadic travel delays, limited visibility due to smoke, and increased traffic from firefighting efforts along this portion of the Cascade Lakes Highway. For more information on this, the Nash Fire, or any other fires in the Horse Creek Complex, please call (541) 719-8371.

Mount Rainier National Park News Release For Immediate Release Patti Wold, 360-569-6563 Sunrise and White River Areas Reopen: Evacuation Drops to Level 1 September 13, 2017—After being closed due to fire activity outside of the park the Sunrise and White River areas reopened this morning at 8:00 am. Facilities in the area, including the White River Campground and area trails, are now also open to normal use. The evacuation level for the White River and Sunrise area has dropped from a Level 2 to a Level 1, which means to "Be Alert." Fire danger still exists in the greater area and all personnel and visitors should monitor the situation. The park will provide updates in the event of a change in the evacuation status to a voluntary or mandatory evacuation. Visitors are asked to use caution when traveling SR 410 in the park and to the north as fire equipment and personnel will be on and along the roadway. Smoke may also be heavy at times in the area. Please use caution and protect...

Partial Restriction of Cascade Lakes Highway Traffic on a portion of the Cascade Lakes Highway near Elk Lake will be restricted to one lane with a pilot car starting on Friday, September 15, 2017. Lane restrictions are anticipated to be in effect through at least Sunday, September 17, 2017. Longer restrictions may be necessary. Firefighters assigned to the Horse Creek Complex fires, which include the Nash and Separation Fires on the Willamette National Forest, are working along the roadway to clear a 300-foot firebreak. Trees are being felled and decked in the area. Heavy equipment and trucks are parked along the highway. In addition, visibility may be limited due to smoke in the area. The public should expect sporadic travel delays, limited visibility due to smoke, and increased traffic from firefighting efforts along this portion of the Cascade Lakes Highway. For more information on this, the Nash Fire, or any other fires in the Horse Creek Complex, please call (541)...

USDA Forest Service, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Emergency Area Closure Order No. 06-10-26-17-32. In order to mitigate risk to public safety, a temporary area closure in the Chetco Bar Fire area is effective beginning September 5, 2017. This order supersedes Order No. 06-10-26-17-28. For more details and map, please see related file or

Community MeetingHorse Creek and Rebel Fires7:00 PM Thursday, September 14McKenzie School Gym51187 Blue River Drive, Finn Rock,

Included are some important safety tips for residents as they begin to move back into areas that had previously been under evacuation. HAZARDS ▪ Shallow root systems have burned and standing dead trees (snags) will fall easily, especially in high winds. ▪ Walking through blackened areas is not safe for anyone, including pets. White ash may indicate deep pockets of heat where roots and ground vegetation continues to burn below ground level. ▪ Fire equipment remains in the area. Use caution when driving and keep lights on at all times. ACTIVE FIRE ▪ The Jolly Mountain Fire continues to burn. Stay prepared to [re]evacuate if conditions change. You will be notified by law enforcement if this need arises. ▪ You will likely see flames in the interior of the fire, they will be more noticeable at night. ▪ Firefighters are continuing to locate and extinguish hot spots.

A public meeting has been scheduled for September 13, 2017 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Lowell Rural Fire District Fire Station located at 389 North Pioneer St., Lowell, OR 97452. This will be an opportunity for the public to hear the latest fire information and ask questions about the Jones Fire. The existing Jones Fire Base Camp, located in the Lowell Sate Park, will finish moving today. The new Fire Camp will be located at the Dexter State Recreation Site. Access and use of the popular South Bank Fishing Area will be closed. The closure point will be at the existing entrance to the Dexter State Recreation Site off of State Highway 58. We would like to remind the public to expect the addition fire traffic congestion in this area. The Team does appreciate the public support for the firefighting efforts and partnership with the Oregon Parks and Recreation and the surrounding communities. As a result of hotter and drier weather experienced on the fire, the southeast corner of the fire...

Community Meeting Horse Creek and Rebel Fires 7:00 PM Thursday, September 14 McKenzie School Gym 51187 Blue River Drive, Finn Rock, OR

PRINEVILLE, Ore. – The Ochoco National Forest has expanded a temporary road, trail and area closure for the Desolation Fire to promote public health and safety while the fire is actively burning and firefighters are engaged in a suppression effort. The order temporarily prohibits the public from entering Mill Creek Wilderness and Forest Service land north of the wilderness, up to and including Forest Service Roads 27/2730/2745 to the north and northeast of the fire. See attached order and map for details. The Forest appreciates public tolerance during the suppression efforts and will reopen the area to the public as soon as it’s deemed safe to do so.