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According to an infrared (heat detecting) flight last night, the Chetco Bar Fire is 177,301 acres, an increase of 530 acres from the last measurement. It is generally located in Curry County, but enters Josephine County at the north end of the Kalmiopsis Wilderness and at the headwaters of Canyon Creek, south of Babyfoot Lake on the east. The Fire is eight miles west of the National Forest’s eastern boundary.In order to effectively address its current complexity, as of 8:00 pm on Wednesday, September 6, the east side of the Chetco Bar Fire is being managed by Northwest Incident Management Team #13 as the “Chetco East Zone”. This provides the opportunity to focus more efficiently on the local operational mission and give more detailed information to communities of Josephine County such as Selma, Kerby, Cave Junction, Takilma and O’Brien. Extensive cooperation and resource sharing will continue among all the fire managers.The Chetco East Zone has been divided into Divisions V,...

A blanket of dense widespread smoke moderated all fires in the complex yesterday. Thunderstorms moved through the area on Wednesday afternoon with scattered thunder and lightning. The storms dropped scattered to moderate amounts of rain overnight and into Thursday morning bringing temporary relief to the fire behavior exhibited earlier in the week. Yesterday’s Activity: Fire crews on the Spruce Lake Fire (13,601 ac) finished prepping and continued chipping along the west side of the North Entrance Road, the primary containment line on the NE flank. An engine crew patrolled along Hwy 230 looking for any spots as a result of the fire’s rapid spread Tuesday. Crews and engines held the eastern perimeter burnout along FR 3282 on the Blanket Creek Fire (29,154 ac) for the second consecutive day. Firefighters continued building handline on the SE corner of the fire to the wilderness boundary and evaluated containment options along the south. This fire again showed little movement...

Weather should Moderate Fire Behavior Today There is a Red Flag Warning again today, Thursday, for abundant lightning. The smoke and cloud cover should moderate fire activity but there is still the potential for strong outflow winds associated with thunderstorms which could increase fire activity. Approximately 865 personnel are assigned to the fires listed below. Resources include hand crews, helicopters, engines, dozers, water tenders, masticators, feller-bunchers, and chippers under the management of a Type 1 Incident Management Team. DETROIT RANGER DISTRICT – see Whitewater Fire on InciWeb for updates on the following fires The SCORPION FIRE (546 ac), burning in steep, inaccessible terrain, is expected to grow slowly toward the northwest. Crews finished the two-day task of thoroughly wrapping the historic 1934 Gold Butte lookout in fire resistant material. Today, they will continue chipping and clearing FSR 46 and the Humbug road. FSR 46, campgrounds and trailheads along...

Weather should Moderate Fire Behavior Today There is a Red Flag Warning again today, Thursday, for abundant lightning. The smoke and cloud cover should moderate fire activity but there is still the potential for strong outflow winds associated with thunderstorms which could increase fire activity. Approximately 865 personnel are assigned to the fires listed below. Resources include hand crews, helicopters, engines, dozers, water tenders, masticators, feller-bunchers, and chippers under the management of a Type 1 Incident Management Team. DETROIT RANGER DISTRICT – see Whitewater Fire on InciWeb for updates on the following fires The SCORPION FIRE (546 ac), burning in steep, inaccessible terrain, is expected to grow slowly toward the northwest. Crews finished the two-day task of thoroughly wrapping the historic 1934 Gold Butte lookout in fire resistant material. Today, they will continue chipping and clearing FSR 46 and the Humbug road. FSR 46, campgrounds and trailheads along...

Weather should Moderate Fire Behavior Today There is a Red Flag Warning again today, Thursday, for abundant lightning. The smoke and cloud cover should moderate fire activity but there is still the potential for strong outflow winds associated with thunderstorms which could increase fire activity. Approximately 865 personnel are assigned to the fires listed below. Resources include hand crews, helicopters, engines, dozers, water tenders, masticators, feller-bunchers, and chippers under the management of a Type 1 Incident Management Team. DETROIT RANGER DISTRICT – see Whitewater Fire on InciWeb for updates on the following fires The SCORPION FIRE (546 ac), burning in steep, inaccessible terrain, is expected to grow slowly toward the northwest. Crews finished the two-day task of thoroughly wrapping the historic 1934 Gold Butte lookout in fire resistant material. Today, they will continue chipping and clearing FSR 46 and the Humbug road. FSR 46, campgrounds and trailheads along...

Weather should Moderate Fire Behavior Today There is a Red Flag Warning again today, Thursday, for abundant lightning. The smoke and cloud cover should moderate fire activity but there is still the potential for strong outflow winds associated with thunderstorms which could increase fire activity. Approximately 865 personnel are assigned to the fires listed below. Resources include hand crews, helicopters, engines, dozers, water tenders, masticators, feller-bunchers, and chippers under the management of a Type 1 Incident Management Team. DETROIT RANGER DISTRICT – see Whitewater Fire on InciWeb for updates on the following fires The SCORPION FIRE (546 ac), burning in steep, inaccessible terrain, is expected to grow slowly toward the northwest. Crews finished the two-day task of thoroughly wrapping the historic 1934 Gold Butte lookout in fire resistant material. Today, they will continue chipping and clearing FSR 46 and the Humbug road. FSR 46, campgrounds and trailheads along...

Weather should Moderate Fire Behavior Today There is a Red Flag Warning again today, Thursday, for abundant lightning. The smoke and cloud cover should moderate fire activity but there is still the potential for strong outflow winds associated with thunderstorms which could increase fire activity. Approximately 865 personnel are assigned to the fires listed below. Resources include hand crews, helicopters, engines, dozers, water tenders, masticators, feller-bunchers, and chippers under the management of a Type 1 Incident Management Team. DETROIT RANGER DISTRICT – see Whitewater Fire on InciWeb for updates on the following fires The SCORPION FIRE (546 ac), burning in steep, inaccessible terrain, is expected to grow slowly toward the northwest. Crews finished the two-day task of thoroughly wrapping the historic 1934 Gold Butte lookout in fire resistant material. Today, they will continue chipping and clearing FSR 46 and the Humbug road. FSR 46, campgrounds and trailheads along...

Air Quality OutlookSmoke impacts are improving dramatically alongcoastal areas and communities on the Western portions ofthe fire. This is due to reduced fire activity and favorableweather conditions; thunderstorms, rainfall and gustywinds are helping to mix in cleaner air and push outresidual smoke. However, inland communities such asCave Junction, Grants Pass and the Rogue River Valleyremain in dense smoke this morning. These areas will alsosee improvement in air quality but Grants Pass may remainin the Unhealthy range as significant lingering smokeexists. Coastal areas, such as Brookings and Gold Beach,who saw dramatic improvement yesterday and overnight,are expected to remain in the Good to Moderate rangetoday.Fire: Low/Moderate fire behavior is expected as cool andwet weather moves in. A Red Flag Warning is in effect forlightning today. The fire is 177,301 acres burned and is 5%contained.Other: Gold Beach, Agness and Brookings smoke monitorsare currently being fixed. We hope to...

Acres: 2,154 (estimated) Containment: 0% Start Date: August 11, 2017 Cause: Lightning Location: 15 miles WSW of Leavenworth, WA Inciweb: http://tinyurl.com/JackCreekInciweb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackCreekFire/ Joint effort by firefighters and recreation crews to begin point protection activities Yesterday Wenatchee River Ranger District trail crew members, wilderness rangers and stock program lead, assisted district firefighters with the implementation of point protection on recreational features within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Pack animals were utilized to pack in several 65 pound rolls of structure wrap into the wilderness and stage in strategic locations for yesterdays and future point protection activities. Phase one focused on wrapping seven wood Wallowa toilets at Eightmile, Little Eightmile and Stuart Lakes with fire protective wrap. Key wood Wilderness signs were removed to prevent damage. Wilderness Rangers will complete area and trail closures today. ...

For Immediate Release Good progress continues on the Bridge Creek Fire with 85 percent containment now reached. Most of the remaining work to be done will involve firefighters mopping up and securing the line throughout the fire perimeter. Heavy smoke in the area has had a dampening affect over fire behavior providing opportunity for crews to accomplish more of their daily objectives and tasks. As the smoke lifts, fire activity has the potential to increase with torching and burning in isolated areas of unburned fuels in the interior. The use of the hand held infrared devices also continues as firefighters search for hot spots. In addition, fire crews are tasked with removing of fire hose and pumps from the line. Yesterday, firefighters were able to collect nearly 4 miles of hose along Division A, the western perimeter, but much of the hose along the line is still yet to be collected. Resource advisors are working closely with operations personnel to assess the needs and repair...

NORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM #10Al Lawson-Incident CommanderMinimal fire growth under smoky skies at 6,900 acres.Thursday, September 7, 2017Fire: Uno Peak Completion: 1%Acres: 6,900 Start Date: August 30, 2017Cause: Under Investigation Location: 15 miles NW of Manson, WATotal Personnel: 233 Fuels/Topography: Timber, grass, rugged terrainYesterday: Smoke from Montana fires covered the fire area and kept temperatures lower and relative humidity higher than forecasted, however, fire behavior remains active. Smoky skies continued to impact air operations by reducing visibility to less than a mile. A small spot occurred over the 8200 Road but was extinguished. The Canoe Creek area to the west and the Llama Ranch area to the southeast remain under a Level 1 evacuation. Indirect handline was constructed down to the lake between Falls Creek and Coyote Creek. Crews finished constructing dozerline along Coyote Ridge. Today: Crews will work to get fire hose and pumps along the Coyote Ridge...

Approximately 200 people attended last night’s community fire briefing in Brookings.Weather and Fire Behavior: A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through 11PM tonight for northern California and southern Oregon. If the predicted thunderstorms produce excessive rainfall in previous wildfire burn scars, debris flows and/or mudslides may occur in drainages. Expected fire behavior includes surface fire spread and isolated incidences of fire climbing to the tops of individual trees. The weather pattern will begin to change late Friday with temperatures rising and humidity levels falling through the weekend. Heavy smoke impacts continue for inland communities surrounding the Chetco Bar fire this morning. Cave Junction, Grants and Pass and to the East past Medford remain under dense smoke. Coastal areas such as Brookings and Gold Beach have seen dramatic improvement in smoke levels due to onshore Westerly flow lifting smoke out. Today, thunderstorms, possible rainfall and gusty winds will...

Fire Information: 509-596-2423 Email: JollyMountainFireInfo@gmail.com Fire Update – Wednesday, September 6, 2017 – 9:00 a.m.Community Briefing Today: 6:00 PM, at Walter Strom Middle School Gymnasium, 2694 State Route 903, Cle Elum, WA 98922.Fire Location: Cle Elum Ranger District, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, 11 miles northwest of Cle Elum, WA. Yesterday: Heavy smoke persisted in the Jolly Mountain Fire area, moderating fire behavior and allowing firefighters to continue burnout operations, prepare containment line, cut down hazard trees, and perform mop-up on the south and western fire perimeters. That same smoke limited helicopter operations until late afternoon during a brief period of improved visibility. Night shift firefighters continued tactical firing operations on portions of the southern and southwestern perimeters, creating a buffer of burned fuel down to the planned containment line. Structure protection crews are actively engaged both day and night,...

FIRE SUMMARY As additional resources begin to trickle in to help established personnel battle the Norse Peak and American fires, a change in the weather also could aid in the fire fight. Two hand crews from the Washington National Guard are expected to hit the fire lines today which will help strengthen firefighter numbers and allow a shift of resources to more pressing parts of the fire. Cooler, moist air is forecast to push in off the Pacific Ocean slowly today. This incoming marine layer is expected to drop temperatures, raise humidity levels, and bring winds out of the west and northwest – all of which could prove beneficial to slowing the fire’s western spread. Yesterday, a team of engines and one hand crew assigned to the Norse Peak Fire double checked and ran the sprinkler systems at Gold Hill as well as laid the ground work for similar setups throughout the Pierce County side of the fire. Work was completed on hose lays and sprinkler system in several areas around...

SmokeThe Nash and Separation fires have combined, and continue to produced smoke that will continue to impact Black Butte Ranch, Sisters, Redmond, Bend, Cascade Lakes and La Pine. The Milli fire continues to produce smoke and haze impacting Sisters and Black Butte Ranch. In addition, fires in the Willamette National Forest area will continue to impact communities east of the Cascade Crest. Other fires in Oregon and Northern California will also continue to greatly impact these areas as well. FireFire activity is expected to be moderate today from the lower temperatures, higher relative humidity and decreased stability. A Red Flag Warning is in place for today for abundant lightning. OtherSmoke from Potato Hill Fire may impact Highway 20 visibility at night and early morning. Limited visibility along Highway 126 and Highway 22 can be expected. Separate smoke forecast will be issued for communities east of the Cascade Crest. Whitewater Fire Information -...

SmokeThe Nash and Separation fires have combined, and continue to produced smoke that will continue to impact Black Butte Ranch, Sisters, Redmond, Bend, Cascade Lakes and La Pine. The Milli fire continues to produce smoke and haze impacting Sisters and Black Butte Ranch. In addition, fires in the Willamette National Forest area will continue to impact communities east of the Cascade Crest. Other fires in Oregon and Northern California will also continue to greatly impact these areas as well. FireFire activity is expected to be moderate today from the lower temperatures, higher relative humidity and decreased stability. A Red Flag Warning is in place for today for abundant lightning. OtherSmoke from Potato Hill Fire may impact Highway 20 visibility at night and early morning. Limited visibility along Highway 126 and Highway 22 can be expected. Separate smoke forecast will be issued for communities east of the Cascade Crest. Whitewater Fire Information -...

SmokeThe Nash and Separation fires have combined, and continue to produced smoke that will continue to impact Black Butte Ranch, Sisters, Redmond, Bend, Cascade Lakes and La Pine. The Milli fire continues to produce smoke and haze impacting Sisters and Black Butte Ranch. In addition, fires in the Willamette National Forest area will continue to impact communities east of the Cascade Crest. Other fires in Oregon and Northern California will also continue to greatly impact these areas as well. FireFire activity is expected to be moderate today from the lower temperatures, higher relative humidity and decreased stability. A Red Flag Warning is in place for today for abundant lightning. OtherSmoke from Potato Hill Fire may impact Highway 20 visibility at night and early morning. Limited visibility along Highway 126 and Highway 22 can be expected. Separate smoke forecast will be issued for communities east of the Cascade Crest. Whitewater Fire Information -...

SmokeThe Nash and Separation fires have combined, and continue to produced smoke that will continue to impact Black Butte Ranch, Sisters, Redmond, Bend, Cascade Lakes and La Pine. The Milli fire continues to produce smoke and haze impacting Sisters and Black Butte Ranch. In addition, fires in the Willamette National Forest area will continue to impact communities east of the Cascade Crest. Other fires in Oregon and Northern California will also continue to greatly impact these areas as well. Fire Fire activity is expected to be moderate today from the lower temperatures, higher relative humidity and decreased stability. A Red Flag Warning is in place for today for abundant lightning. Other Smoke from Potato Hill Fire may impact Highway 20 visibility at night and early morning. Limited visibility along Highway 126 and Highway 22 can be expected. Separate smoke forecast will be issued for communities east of the Cascade Crest. Whitewater Fire Information -...

Current Information:On Wednesday, areas on the Umpqua North Complex had minimal fire activity due to the predicted change in the weather pattern. The incoming weather from the west brought cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity, which also meant a change in fire behavior. Scattered thunderstorms dampened the fire and minimized fire activity. However, heavy fuel loads will continue to burn and hold heat depending on the amount of precipitation an area receives. Along Forest Road 28, crews secured containment lines utilizing the powerline corridor, dozer line, and FR 3701. A portion of a burn out operation was completed along FR 28 and FR 3701 in order to prevent the fire from spreading north and east toward values at risk and populated areas along Highway 138 East. In addition, the northeastern boundary of the Brokentooth Fire was prepped for future burnout operations if needed when weather conditions allow. Further to the east, the Rattlesnake Fire was monitored and...

Central Washington Smoke/Air Quality Report - September 7th, 2017 Air quality in the Colombia Basin has been in the unhealthy to very unhealthy classification. Through the next 24 hour period, air quality is expected to remain in the unhealthy to very unhealthy classification. Fire: The Jolly Mountain Fire is now 26,325 acres with active fire behavior, torching, spotting and uphill runs. The Uno Fire is 6,520 acres and maintained active fire behavior. The Norse Peak Fire is 43,482 acres and exhibited active fire behavior with single tree and group torching. Other: Visibility in the Central Washington area will remain smoky through at least the next 24