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Miller Complex Fire Update Sept. 12, 2017 10 am NW Incident Management Team (IMT) 9, Brian Goff, Incident Commander Fire Statistics: Start Date: August 14, 2017 Cause: Lightning Complex Size: 34,033 acres Personnel: 601 Containment: 40% Community Meetings: The team will host two community meetings this week to brief the public on the progress of the Miller Complex. The west side community meeting will be held today, Tuesday, September 12, at 6:00 p.m. at the Williams Elementary School located at 20691 Williams Hwy, Williams, OR 97544. The eastside community meeting will be held Wednesday, September 13 at 6:00 p.m. at the Applegate Valley Fire Station #9 1095 Upper Applegate Road Jacksonville, OR 97530. Current Situation: Team operations continue to meet fire objectives, adjusting plans based on available resources and changing weather conditions. Due to national fire activity, resources are limited. Containment lines continue to hold with great success throughout the complex....

EQUIPO #10 DE DIRECCIÓN DE INCIDENTES DEL NOROESTE Al Lawson- Comandante de incidente El clima templado sigue ayudando con el incendio Martes, 12 de septiembre de 2017 Incendio: Uno Peak Completado: 1% Acres: 7,336 Fecha de inicio: 30 de Agosto de 2017 Causa: Bajo investigación Ubicación: 15 millas al noroeste de Manson, WA Personal total: 278 Carburante/topografía: Madera, Pasto, terreno escarpado Ayer: A pesar de haber tenido otro día caliente y seco, el comportamiento del incendio fue mínimo y mantuvo el incendio dentro de las líneas de contención. Se ha completado la línea de contención a lo largo de Nelson Butte hasta Lake Chelan. El grupo de estructuras ha completado el trabajo dentro de la zona de Canoe Creek. La zona de Canoe Creek al oeste y la zona de Llama Ranch al sureste permanecen bajo una evacuación de nivel 1 (estén preparados). Hoy: A lo largo de Nelson Butte Ridge, equipos continuarán fortaleciendo y mejorando la línea de buldócer y línea...

PRINEVILLE, Ore. – The Ochoco National Forest issued a temporary closure order today for a hiking trail and campground in Mill Creek Wilderness to promote public safety while fire crews fight the Desolation fire. The order temporarily prohibits public use of Wildcat Trail #833 and Whistler Campground. See attached map. The Forest will reopen the trail and campground to the public as soon as it’s deemed safe to do so. The Desolation fire is currently estimated at 300 acres in size, burning in patches of dead and live timber in the East Fork of Mill Creek drainage and running into parts of the 2000 Hash Rock fire. The fire was first reported around noon on Saturday, originating near the intersection of the creek with Desolation Canyon. Since then, the fire has grown northeast along the drainage toward Whistler Point, paralleling Highway 26 which is about 2 miles southeast of the fire. As the fire became active yesterday afternoon, heavy air tankers dropped 7 loads of...

NORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM #10 Al Lawson-Incident Commander Mild weather continues to moderate fire Tuesday, September 12, 2017 Fire: Uno Peak Completion: 1% Acres: 7,336 Start Date: August 30, 2017 Cause: Under Investigation Location: 15 miles NW of Manson, WA Total Personnel: 278 Fuels/Topography: Timber, grass, rugged terrain Yesterday: Despite another warm and dry day, fire behavior was minimal and maintained the fire within the containment lines. The containment line along Nelson Butte down to Lake Chelan has been completed. The structure group has completed work within the Canoe Creek area. The Canoe Creek area to the west and the Llama Ranch area to the southeast remain under a Level 1 evacuation (get ready). Today: Along Nelson Butte Ridge, crews will continue to strengthen and improve the dozer line and hand line down the ridge to the lake. On the upper northeast side of the fire near South Navarre campground, crews will secure the fire’s edge...

Eagle Creek Fire Video Update for Tuesday, September 12, 2017Good morning, I'm Rick Miller Operations Section Chief on the Eagle Creek. Give you a quick update on what happenedyesterday, what our actions were and what the fire did. Starting on the west end the spot fires that are out here on the farthest west end, they look really good, no smoke, no movement, just continued to monitor them. Coming up to the Bridal Veil area we did do a burnout operation tying it back into the highway 84 corridor yesterday. That went well. Very successful. Coming east along the Highway 84 corridor everything looked good. There was a couple areas that we identified that we put some handline in and around. And right around the Bonneville Dam we went in and put some hand line in on a piece that was still backing down towards the interstate to cut that off.So all of that was looking really good yesterday. Coming up to the Cascade Locks area, the burnout operations from two days ago, our folks were in there...

Smoke: Chetco Bar smoke impacts are expected to be moderate to heavy today with moderating fire behavior. Winds from the northeast will again push smoke toward coastal areas including Gold Beach, Brookings and further south into northern California. Highway 101 may see reduced visibility in some areas. Periods of Unhealthy air may again be experienced in coastal towns by this afternoon /evening. Inland, in the Miller Complex and Chetco Bar fires' smoke will influence Cave Junction, Grants Pass, Medford and other Rogue Valley communities with moderate conditions this morning. This is expected to worsen through the day, possibly reaching periods of unhealthy air. This is due to smoke from several regional fires impacting this zone. Fire: A generally moderate fire behavior trend is expected today on Chetco Bar with more active fire behavior on the Miller Complex, influencing air across southwest Oregon. Chetco Fire Information: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5385/ Miller Complex:...

Horse Creek Complex: Olallie Lookout Fire, 1,221 acres; Roney Fire, 3,161 acres; Avenue Fire, 2,038 acres; Separation Fire, 16,588 acres, Nash Fire, 6,409 acres; Rebel Fire, 7,992 Current Resources: Personnel, 401; Crews, 10; Helicopters, 2; Engines, 17; Dozers, 7; Water Tenders, 6; Masticators, 4, Skidgens, 4. Current Situation: The Alaska Interagency Incident Management Team assumed command of the fires Monday evening to assist local resources with the suppression of the fires burning in the Willamette National Forest. The Nash Fire is still burning close to the edge of Nash Lake, and is approximately four miles from Elk Lake. It remains in the Three Sisters Wilderness of the Willamette National Forest. Crews and heavy equipment are concentrating their work along the Cascade Lake Highway, removing dense vegetation and thinning trees to create a fuel break in the event the fire moves southeasterly over the Cascade Crest. Helicopters were able to fly on Monday as the smoke...

Horse Creek Complex: Olallie Lookout Fire, 1,221 acres; Roney Fire, 3,161 acres; Avenue Fire, 2,038 acres; Separation Fire, 16,588 acres, Nash Fire, 6,409 acres; Rebel Fire, 7,992 Current Resources: Personnel, 401; Crews, 10; Helicopters, 2; Engines, 17; Dozers, 7; Water Tenders, 6; Masticators, 4, Skidgens, 4. Current Situation: The Alaska Interagency Incident Management Team assumed command of the fires Monday evening to assist local resources with the suppression of the fires burning in the Willamette National Forest. The Nash Fire is still burning close to the edge of Nash Lake, and is approximately four miles from Elk Lake. It remains in the Three Sisters Wilderness of the Willamette National Forest. Crews and heavy equipment are concentrating their work along the Cascade Lake Highway, removing dense vegetation and thinning trees to create a fuel break in the event the fire moves southeasterly over the Cascade Crest. Helicopters were able to fly on Monday as the smoke...

Community Meeting Planned for Agness Tonight at 6:30 p.m. There will be a community fire briefing in Agness on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Agness Community Building, 3927 Cougar Ln, Agness, OR 97406. Providing for public and firefighter safety is the top priority for Great Basin Incident Management Team 1. Yesterday brought moderate fire growth and activity as a result of high temperatures, low humidities, and gusty winds. The warm and dry trend affecting the fire area is expected to decline tomorrow, with cooler temperatures in the forecast. Today will be a good day for aviation operations, as the marine layer will be absent and inversion should lift by mid-morning. Firefighters on all sides of the fire have been actively engaged, prioritizing safety and operational effectiveness. Fire activity has been characterized by smoldering, backing, and creeping. Active ground fire was reported in scattered areas from the Pistol River to east of...

Whitewater Fire Including Little Devil, Scorpion, French and Potato Hill Fires September 12, 2017 Daily Update Fire Information Line: 541-719-8371 Location: Willamette National Forest willamettewildfires2017@gmail.com Willamette National Forest Closures: 541-225-6350, https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-notices Size: 13,339 acres (total for reported fires) Containment: 33%Resources Assigned: 299 personnel (total for reported fires) Inciweb Websites: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5420 https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5565/ General Information: Air resources from the Whitewater Fire responded to a new start yesterday near Big Meadows Horse Camp. A helicopter provided initial attacked with water bucket drops. The new start from two days ago, near Clagett Lake, displayed only two hotspots. The public is reminded one less spark means one less wildfire. Detroit Ranger District – see Whitewater Fire on Inciweb for updates on the following fires. The overall...

Whitewater Fire Including Little Devil, Scorpion, French and Potato Hill Fires September 12, 2017 Daily Update Fire Information Line: 541-719-8371 Location: Willamette National Forest willamettewildfires2017@gmail.com Willamette National Forest Closures: 541-225-6350, https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-noticesSize: 13,339 acres (total for reported fires) Resources Assigned: 299 personnel (total for reported fires) Containment: 33% Inciweb Websites: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5420 https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5565/ General Information: Air resources from the Whitewater Fire responded to a new start yesterday near Big Meadows Horse Camp. A helicopter provided initial attacked with water bucket drops. The new start from two days ago, near Clagett Lake, displayed only two hotspots. The public is reminded one less spark means one less wildfire. Detroit Ranger District – see Whitewater Fire on Inciweb for updates on the following fires. The overall...

Horse Creek Complex: Olallie Lookout Fire, 1,221 acres; Roney Fire, 3,161 acres; Avenue Fire, 2,038 acres; Separation Fire, 16,588 acres, Nash Fire, 6,409 acres; Rebel Fire, 7,992 Current Resources: Personnel, 401; Crews, 10; Helicopters, 2; Engines, 17; Dozers, 7; Water Tenders, 6; Masticators, 4, Skidgens, 4. Current Situation: The Alaska Interagency Incident Management Team assumed command of the fires Monday evening to assist local resources with the suppression of the fires burning in the Willamette National Forest. The Nash Fire is still burning close to the edge of Nash Lake, and is approximately four miles from Elk Lake. It remains in the Three Sisters Wilderness of the Willamette National Forest. Crews and heavy equipment are concentrating their work along the Cascade Lake Highway, removing dense vegetation and thinning trees to create a fuel break in the event the fire moves southeasterly over the Cascade Crest. Helicopters were able to fly on Monday as the smoke...

RIDDLE, Ore. – An overnight infrared survey of the burned zone of the Horse Prairie Fire highlighted remaining hot spots that will be worked on today by hand crews aided by water bucket drops from helicopters as needed. The fire size remains unchanged at 16,436 acres. Containment has increased to 60 percent. A community meeting about the Horse Prairie Fire has been scheduled for tonight at 6 p.m. The meeting will be in the Riddle Community Hall, 123 Parkside Street in Riddle. The fire site is about 15 miles west of Canyonville in Douglas County. The fire was discovered August 26th on lands protected by the Douglas Forest Protective Association. Some 72 miles of fire hose was installed all around the fire’s edges. This week, where water is no longer needed, those hoses are being removed, cleaned and shipped out for use on other fires. Hot temperatures and lower humidity were present in the fire area yesterday. Fire lines passed the test that these conditions presented....

9-12-17 Daily UpdateDate Started: Aug. 11, 2017 Cause: Lightning Total acres: 52,162 Containment: 12% Structures Damaged/Destroyed: None Injuries to date: 1 (minor) Total Personnel: 730 Fire Resources: 19 crews, 40 engines, 10 helicopters, 3 bulldozers, 10 water tendersFire Summary During the past four days the fire area has experienced a warming and drying trend resulting in a slight increase in fire activity. Smoke is expected to linger in areas due to an inversion layer, and fire activity is expected to pick up as the inversion lifts. Cooler temperatures and higher humidity is forecasted for Wednesday and Thursday bringing small amounts of precipitation, and extended forecast predicts seasonal cooling trend. NORSE PEAK FIRE (52,162 acres): The Norse Peak Fire has been divided into two zones, the north zone and the south zone to provide for more effective management, safety and close coordination of fires using two management teams. The division is the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)...

Fire Information: 509-596-2423 Email: JollyMountainFireInfo@gmail.comFire Update – Tuesday, September 12, 2017 – 9:00 a.m. Evacuations: Kittitas County, at the recommendation of the Incident Management Team, has lowered evacuation levels today in certain parts of the Teanaway area. Details at http://bit.ly/evac_updateCommunity Briefing: TONIGHT, 6:30 p.m. at the Walter Strom Middle School to discuss evacuation levels and progress on the fire. Yesterday: Firefighters saw continued success in their efforts yesterday to hold the fire along the southern and eastern perimeters. To the northwest, crews assembled sprinkler systems and continued building line on Salmon La Sac Ridge. To the northeast, helicopters aerial firing operations were used to eliminate fuel between the fire and North Fork Teanaway Rd, while crews worked to strengthen the line. Those lines were tested as a spot fire ignited but was quickly contained by nearby crews. Today’s Activities: Firefighters will build on...

FIRE UPDATE: Tuesday morning, September 12, 2017 at 11:00 am East Crater Fire (Indian Heaven Wilderness) and Bear Creek Fire (Bear Creek Watershed), Mount Adams Ranger District, Gifford Pinchot National Forest FIRE CLOSURES: An area closure remains in effect for the East Crater Fire prohibiting entry to the Indian Heaven Wilderness and adjacent area. Hikers are advised that a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail within the Indian Heaven Wilderness remains closed. Nearby campgrounds are also closed. For East Crater Fire Area Closure details see: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd557741.pdf Fire and Smoking Restrictions (Burn Ban): All open fires and smoking outside of enclosed vehicles or buildings are banned on all National Forest System Lands within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Pressurized gas stoves and pressurized gas fire rings are permitted. For details on the Forest Closure and Fire Restrictions please visit:...

Fire activity increases with warmer weatherLocation: 11 miles NNW of Mazama, WA Total Personnel: 94Acres: 95,000 U.S; 20,593 (8,334 hectares) Canada Cause: Believed to be HumanContainment: 30% Start Date: July 23, 2017Update: The Diamond Creek Fire became more active on Monday responding to warmer temperatures and drier conditions. The fire developed five small columns; two in Canada, one in the middle of the fire within an unburned island in the Wolf Creek drainage, one on the northeast edge near Remmel Creek and one on the southern perimeter in the Monument Creek drainage. Fire behavior in the Monument Creek drainage consisted mainly of slow runs up the canyon walls without a significant push to the south. Fire managers continued to assess the threat to values at risk in the Mazama area and will change the Evacuation Level if conditions justify. Increased group and individual tree torching was also observed in the upper portions of the Pat Creek drainage where three helicopters...

Smoke Forecast Outlook issued September 12, 2017 Smoke: The day will start with smoke settling in the valleys due to lack of air movement in the atmosphere. Air quality should improve later this evening as a storm front moves into the area. Through the remainder of the week a continual improvement in air quality is expected. Fire: The Jolly Mountain fire is at 30,720 acres an increase of 1,288 acres. Active backing fire behavior with torching and short uphill runs. The Norse Peak fire is at 52,162 acres an increase of 2,165 acres. Fire behavior was moderate with single tree torching, backing and creeping.The Uno Peak fire is at 7,336 an increase of 100 acres.Moderate fire behavior with single tree torching backing and creeping was observed. Other: One more day of inverted temperatures and smoke trapped below the inversion. With approaching frontal system, smoke should be begin to dissipate.

Summary: At approximately 8:00 p.m., skies cleared and burning fuel pockets west of Herman Creek created an impressive plume visible for miles along the Columbia Gorge. The plume was caused by active fire, as light winds funneled up the Herman Creek drainage. With darkness and cooling temperatures, winds were expected to blow the fire back down the drainage across already burned areas. Containment increased to 11%. The spot fires on the west end have been secured. Last night, fire managers attended community meetings in Troutdale and in Cascade Locks. Teams shared current operational information and updated the community on evacuations and road closures. Resource information on the Eagle Creek Fire was shared with both communities and information officers were on hand to answer questions. Conditions will dry out overnight along the ridge tops with humidity dropping as low as 20%. It will remain dry in the morning. Winds will be light overnight becoming westerly and gusting 25...

Click here to watch exclusive highlights of this morning's 6:00 AM operational briefing:Type 1 Deputy Incident Commander Rob Allen opens with noting that Level 2 recommendations are being made today for Driftwood South to the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office, with a projected repopulation for Driftwood by the end of shift tomorrow.Fire Behavior Analyst Todd Gregory reminds fire personnel of the spotting potential in the northwest and northeast areas of the fire, though winds will be more favorable for the firefighters in the Salmon la Sac and Morgan Creek areas.Over 784 fire personnel are working the 32,509 acre fire with containment remaining at 15%.