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SmokeThe west/northwest wind today will push smokefrom the Horse Creek Complex, Nash, Rebel, Milli andWhitewater fires to the east over the crest. This willimprove the air quality in the forecast area. Air quality willimprove as the day progresses. Smoke from the Eagle mayimpact Lyons, Mill City, Detroit and Brientenbushthroughout the day.FireFire activity is expected to be minimal to moderatetoday due to the lower temperatures, higher relativehumidity and moderate stability.OtherExpect low visibility on Highway 20, Highway 22and Highway 126. Fire Information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/unit/3860/Rebel Fire Information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5473/ Milli Fire Information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5517/ Whitewater Fire Information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5420/ Nash Fire Information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/5580/40621/ Horse Creek Complex Fire Information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5523/ Separate smoke forecast will be issued...

Umpqua North Complex Update Tuesday, September 12, 2017 Fire Information Line: 541-378-6944 Date Started: August 11, 2017Cause: LightningSize: 39,529 acresTotal Personnel: 948Structures Destroyed: 0Firefighter injuries to date: 1Total Complex Containment: 37%Fire Resources: 18 crews, 56 engines, 5 helicopters, 8 bulldozers, and 21 water tenders Current Information: Smoke made a return to the Umpqua North Fire on Monday as the fire area continues to dry out after the rain that fell last week. The most active areas were closely monitored by fire personnel as they continue line construction and mop up. Fire spread in the Boulder Creek drainage was kept in check with aerial resources. On the Devil fire, crews constructed fire line, put down hose lays, and mopped up the perimeter. Suppression repair and contingency line improvement continues on the west side of the Happy Dog Fire. Staffing was increased on Monday night’s shift with the expectation of increased fire activity....

Aerial resources assigned to the Broken Lookout and Pup fires helped initial attack personnel locate a new start on the southern boundary of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest yesterday. It was the third new ignition identified in two days. Fire conditions remain extreme, with the potential for wildfire starts from any heat source. For more information about preventing wildfires, visit www.keeporegongreen.com Northwest Incident Management Team 6 is now based at Joseph H. Stewart State Park near Prospect. Yesterday’s Activity Helicopters dropped in the Wish Creek drainage water to head off the Pup Fire while fire managers continued scouting for potential containment lines within and around the Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness Area. Chipping, brushing and tactical burning proceeded on roads developed as contingency lines on the eastern, southern and southwestern flanks of the Broken Lookout Fire. Today’s Planned Activity On the Pup Fire, fire...

SmokeThe west/northwest wind today will push smoke from the Horse Creek Complex, Nash, Rebel, Milli and Whitewater fires to the east over the crest. This will improve the air quality in the forecast area. Air quality will improve as the day progresses. Smoke from the Eagle may impact Lyons, Mill City, Detroit and Brientenbush throughout the day. FireFire activity is expected to be minimal to moderate today due to the lower temperatures, higher relative humidity and moderate stability. OtherExpect low visibility on Highway 20, Highway 22 and Highway 126. Fire Information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/unit/3860/Rebel Fire Information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5473/ Milli Fire Information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5517/ Whitewater Fire Information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5420/ Nash Fire Information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/5580/40621/ Horse Creek Complex Fire Information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5523/ Separate smoke forecast...

SmokeThe west/northwest wind today will push smoke from the Horse Creek Complex, Nash, Rebel, Milli and Whitewater fires to the east over the crest. This will cause impacts the East Cascades forecast area. Air quality will degrade as the day progresses. FireFire activity is expected to be minimal to moderate today due to the lower temperatures, higher relative humidity and moderate stability. OtherHighway 20 – Poor visibility west of Sisters to Black Butte Ranch. Highway 126 – Smoke impacts east of Sisters to Cline Buttes area. Highway 97- Smoke impacts south of Madras to La Pine. Milli Fire Information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5517/WhitewaterFire Information- https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5420/Rebel Fire Information- https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5473/ Nash Fire Information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/5580/40621/ Horse Creek Complex Fire Information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5523/ Separate smoke forecast will be issued for...

Chetco East Zone Fire Update. Tuesday, September 12, 2017 9:00 a.m. The Chetco East Zone Fire management team has activated a new public fire information line (541-597-8525) dedicated to sharing information about activities on the Josephine County side of the fire. On Monday, the most significant fire activity on the Chetco Bar Fire was on the southern perimeter. Retardant drops slowed the fire’s spread. In the Chetco East Zone Fire area, a new fire was reported near West Fork Indigo Creek, approximately 10 miles north of the main fire. Fire 784, the “Indigo Fire,” is currently 100 acres and is burning in brush and light timber within the Biscuit Fire burn scar. Smoke jumpers, rappellers, and retardant were unable to be used due to steep terrain. Helicopters made water drops on this fire for approximately 4 hours until dark. Smoke: There was a significant increase in smoke settling in the Illinois River Valley on Monday afternoon. Observers noted...

Enumclaw Washington, September 12, 2017 - The Sawmill Creek Fire is currently 915 acres with 0% percent containment and has increased by over 64 acres in the last three days. Overnight, the fire activity decreased at about 1:30 a.m. due to cooler temperatures and higher humidity. The fire grows slightly as it backs down slopes and creeps around in ground fuels; it remains within the Sawmill Ridge area northeast of the town of Greenwater. An upper level low will gradually settle over the region Wednesday through Friday with cooler temperatures below normal with a possible chance of showers at times. Fire is burning in areas of old growth and activity is creeping, smoldering, and backing. This area has a history of east wind events and strong cold front passages in the fall. Firefighters continue their efforts to improve roads, remove fuel around the fire and build indirect containment line. Crews continue to work their way into the fire to build direct containment lines....

NEW Phone Numbers! In order to provide more direct access to fire information and answer fire-related questions, the Chetco Bar Fire Information staffs have updated our telephone lines. The East Zone (Josephine County) is now using an East Zone Information phone: (541) 597-8525. It rings at the Lake Selmac fire camp. The West Zone (Curry County) is now using a West Zone Information phone: (619)-894-9111. It rings in Brookings. The original Fire Information Call Center phone number (541) 469-1177 is being forwarded to the West Zone Incident Command Post in Brookings (619) 894-9111. People who have older hand outs or other documents will still reach a PIO when they call the original Fire Information Call Center phone number. Please contact us if you have questions or information needs.

Two community meetings are being held tonight, Monday, September 11: 6 p.m. at the Edgefield Amphitheater, 2126 Halsey Street, in Troutdale and 7:00 p.m. at the Marine Park Pavilion in Cascade Locks Summary: Very little heat has been observed in the spot fires on the west end of the fire. Firefighters concentrated their efforts on the I-84 corridor today, burning out small pockets of fuel east toward Cascade Locks. These controlled burns sent up visible smoke, but the fire is not creating any new threats. South of Cascade Locks, crews secured and mopped-up around structures and other infrastructure. Containment line has been cleared along the powerline corridor to Shell Rock Mountain. Contingency lines have been established from Mitchell Point southwest to Wahtam Lake using a series of roads, trails, and dozer line. Along the southern portion of the fire, fire activity has been subdued over the last 48 hours due to moisture in those areas. Weather today has been warmer and drier...

Hart's Pass Pacific Crest Trail Pickup Point Affected by Diamond CreekThe Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and Hart's Pass Road, which provides the northernmost motorized access point on the PCT, are currently open. Should fire activity increase, the PCT and/or Hart's Pass Road could be affected and may be closed to the public. The alternate pickup point for PCT hikers, if the Hart's Pass Road is closed, would be Rainy Pass on Highway 20. Please be prepared for the potential need to reroute your egress from the Pasayten Wilderness. Any trail or road closures will be updated daily by the US Forest Service and posted on their fire website. For more information, contact the Diamond Creek Fire at: Diamond Creek Fire Information: 509-996-4040Website: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5409/Automated Updates: diamondcreekfire.blogspot.comFacebook: diamondcreekfire2017

The Milli Fire acreage remains the same with 60% containment. Fire activity remains minimal with the majority of the activity from interior pockets of heat that will continue to produce smoke until a season ending event completely extinguishes this fire. Because of this, we will not produce another fire update until Friday, September 15. Firefighters will continue to rehabilitate fire line along the northwestern edge of the fire area. Work continues in conjunction with Oregon Department of Transportation and the Sisters Ranger District to identify and remove hazard trees along Highway 242 and continue repairing and rehabilitating culverts, fire lines and burned areas along the highway. Acreage on this fire could grow slowly in the coming week while containment remains at 60%. The west side of the fire continues to burn down slope with occasional torching in pockets of timber in the Three Sisters Wilderness and will continue to extinguish naturally when it runs out of fuel in...

Area closure modified on 9-11-17 for Umpqua North Complex on Umpqua National

Esta manana, miembros de la Guardia Nacional honrraron el 16 Aniversario de Septiembre 11, 2001 en el Campamento para el Incendio de Lake Selma. Los miembros elevaron completamente la Bandera Americana y de una manera solemne la bajaron hasta la mitad. El 162avo Regimen de Infanteria que tenia su base en Springfield, Oregon fue movilizado por la Governadora Kate Brown, a fin de apoyar con el Incendio de Chetco Bar.El dia de ayer, 170 personas atendieron a la reunion informativa de la comunidad en Cave Junction. Representantes a cargo del Incendio de Chetco East Zone, el Jefe de Incendios en Illinois Valley, Dennis Hoke y el Comisario del Condado, Lily Morgan, presentaron informacion referente a el estado de la actividad del Incendio, futuras estrategias para el manejo del mismo y contestaron las preguntas de la comunidad. El dia Domingo, la actividad del Incendio de Chetco East Zone, fue mas que todo latente, creciente y respaldado. Solamente hubo un aumento de 60 acres quemando en...

EQUIPO #10 DE DIRECCIÓN DE INCIDENTES DEL NOROESTE Al Lawson- Comandante de incidentes El equipo de operaciones aéreas aprovecha el cielo despejado Lunes, 11 de septiembre de 2017 Incendio: Uno Peak Completado: 1% Acres: 7.336 Fecha de inicio: 30 de agosto de 2017 Causa: a ser determinada Ubicación: 15 millas al NO de Manson, WA Personal total: 273 Carburantes/topografía: madera, pasto, terreño escarpado Ayer: la humedad relativa baja en las zonas altas provocó que el incendio ganara en actividad y quemara bolsas internas de carburantes. El incendio permanece dentro de las líneas de contención. 2 helicópteros Black Hawk de la Guardia Aérea Nacional de Washington y un helicóptero tipo 3 ofrecieron apoyo aéreo durante el día. Los helicópteros vertieron agua sobre el extremo oriental y sobre las bolsas internas del incendio. Continuaron las labores en la línea de buldóceres, en la Cresta de Nelson Butte, y se completaron los trabajos...

Norse Peak Fire Update: Monday, September 11, 2017- 1 pm Date Started: Aug. 11, 2017 Cause: Lightning Total acres: 49,997 Containment: 12% Structures Damaged/Destroyed: None Injuries to date: 1 (minor)Total Personnel: 603 Fire Resources: 13 crews, 36 engines, 4 helicopters, 3 bulldozers, 10 water tenders NORSE PEAK FIRE (49,997 acres):As of 06:00 today, 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 line will be the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). The PCT will provide a natural division for the Norse Peak Fire; and it is also the division between the Okanogan-Wenatchee and the Mt. Baker- Snoqualmie National Forests. The Sawmill Creek and Norse Peak Fire: North Zone are being managed by Southern California Incident Management Team (IMT) 3 from the basecamp in Enumclaw, WA. The Norse Peak South Zone and American Fires are being...

Northwest Interagency Incident Management Team 9, Brian Goff, incident commander, took over management of the Miller Complex fires at 6 am, Sept. 11, 2017, following the Rocky Mountain Type 1 Incident Management Team. 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 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.

Miller Complex Fire Update Sept. 11, 2017 10 am NW Incident Management Team (IMT) 9, Brian Goff, Incident Commander Fire Statistics: Start Date: August 14, 2017 Cause: Lightning Complex Size: 34,266 acres Personnel: 596 Containment: 40% Northwest Interagency Incident Management Team 9, Brian Goff, incident commander, took over management of the Miller Complex fires at 6 am, Sept. 11, 2017, following the Rocky Mountain Type 1 Incident Management Team. 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 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: Containment lines held with great success throughout...

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 be moving beginning today. The new Base Camp location will be Dexter State Recreation Site, including the South Bank Fishing Area. The staffed closure point will be at the existing entrance to the Dexter State Recreation Site off of State Highway 58. Actions yesterday included utilizing water drops from a helicopter to cool hot spots. Jones Fire did provide assistance to the local unit with their initial response to new fire starts resulting from lightning. Drier, warmer weather is forecasted for the next 2 days. Fireline preparations including standing dead hazard tree removal and brushing will continue today on...

PRINEVILLE, Ore. – Smoke may be visible over the Ochocos from Prineville and Highway 26 due to the Desolation fire, a new start within Mill Creek Wilderness about 20 miles northeast of town. First reported just before noon on Saturday, September 9, the fire is estimated at 25 acres and burning near the intersection of the East Fork of Mill Creek and Desolation Canyon. The fire is burning in patches of dead and live timber on steep slopes just below Whistler Point. Aircraft dumped water on the fire yesterday to check its growth and today crews are flying the fire to get a better size estimate. No firefighters have been sent in on the ground yet due to safety concerns over the abundance of snags, but the Forest is suppressing the fire when and where it’s possible to do so safely. Fire managers plan to use containment lines prepared during the Belknap fire in August along the southeast boundary of the wilderness to protect nearby private property and infrastructure...

Communities of concern will be impacted from smoke from fires in the same drainage as the community or in an adjacent drainage. Expect generally good to moderate air quality during the daytime hours and nighttime incursions due to