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SmokeThe entire forecast area will have some smoke impacts allday from not only the Cedar Creek Fire but also the RumCreek fire burning to our southwest. Oakridge will have USG(unhealthy for sensitive groups) to Unhealthy levels ofsmoke for most of the day. Waldo Lake will see Moderate topossibly USG levels of smoke this afternoon. Health and Safety MessageLearn the air quality index numbers and colors duringperiods of poor air quality, get air quality alerts, note thenumbers and colors of air quality monitors, and know whento limit your time outdoors. For real time information seeFire.airnow.gov, oakridgeair.org, and LRAPA - Today'sCurrent Air

Crockets Knob Fire UpdateNORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12Incident Commanders: Jeff Dimke and Bobby ShindelarSeptember 01, 2022  Weather: While lower temperatures overnight contributed to fuel humidity recoveries, conditions will dry out quickly later today with critically low relative humidity at most elevations developing in the afternoon. East southeast winds will develop along the Middle Fork John Day River valley during the evening.Operations: Fire activity increased on the northern edge of the fire yesterday, crossing the constructed dozer line in several places and moving toward Indian Rock Lookout. In some areas the fire burned into rocky areas with less fuel loading and burning slowed considerably. In areas with Subalpine Fir, some spotting occurred when the winds increased during the afternoon. On the northwest corner, Large Air Tanker planes (LATs) dropped nearly two dozen loads of retardant along FSR 537 which has been improved for containment line. These retardant...

Fire Information Phone: 541-625-0687   Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.gov Potter 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/ DRIVE SAFELY: With upcoming Labor Day weekend visitors sharing the roads with wildland fire crews, we ask everyone to slow down and be vigilant to keep the community and our firefighters safe.  Weather: Near critical fire weather on Thursday, with high temps and variable winds. On Friday, a fire weather watch has been posted for areas east of the Windigo Fire. Southwest winds increase, bringing in a dry cold front with temps in 80-90's. Friday evening southwest winds may bring light precipitation in higher elevations. Weekend winds may bring in smoke from fires north and west of the area. Find smoke information at  AirNow.gov. Big Swamp Fire: Mop up and...

 Fire Information Phone: 541-625-0687   Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.gov Potter 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/DRIVE SAFELY: With upcoming Labor Day weekend visitors sharing the roads with wildland fire crews, we ask everyone to slow down and be vigilant to keep the community and our firefighters safe. Weather: Near critical fire weather on Thursday, with high temps and variable winds. On Friday, a fire weather watch has been posted for areas east of the Windigo Fire. Southwest winds increase, bringing in a dry cold front with temps in 80-90's. Friday evening southwest winds may bring light precipitation in higher elevations. Weekend winds may bring in smoke from fires north and west of the area. Find smoke information at  AirNow.gov.Big Swamp Fire: Mop up and suppression...

 Fire Information Phone: 541-625-0687   Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.gov Potter 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/DRIVE SAFELY: With upcoming Labor Day weekend visitors sharing the roads with wildland fire crews, we ask everyone to slow down and be vigilant to keep the community and our firefighters safe. Weather: Near critical fire weather on Thursday, with high temps and variable winds. On Friday, a fire weather watch has been posted for areas east of the Windigo Fire. Southwest winds increase, bringing in a dry cold front with temps in 80-90's. Friday evening southwest winds may bring light precipitation in higher elevations. Weekend winds may bring in smoke from fires north and west of the area. Find smoke information at  AirNow.gov.Big Swamp Fire: Mop up and suppression...

9-1-22 Thursday 0700 update The Double Creek Fire burned very actively during the night, and is estimated to be about 1500 acres this morning, and it is expected to burn very actively today also. The Wallowa County Sheriff has issued a change in the evacuation levels for the Double Creek Fire area.  Beginning September 1, 2022 at 6 am, the current evacuation levels are: Level 3, “Go Now” evacuation for the Hat Point Road.  The Hat Point Road is also closed due to the fire activity. Level 2, “get Set” for the Imnaha River Road, from Rippleton Creek to the Imnaha Grange, including Freezeout Road.  Level 1, “be Ready” for the Imnaha River Road, from the town of Imnaha to Rippleton Creek. Level 1, “be Ready” for the Imnaha River Road, from the Imnaha Grange to the Pallette Ranch including Imnaha River Woods. Helicopters, air tankers, dozers, engines, and crews are fighting the fire, and additional resources are ordered. The Northeast Oregon Interagency Type 3 Incident...

Please continue to check the following sites for updated evacuation notices and campground closures. For campgrounds you can go to dnr.wa.gov and find up to date evacuation notices

Fire growth continues on the Rum Creek Fire MERLIN, Ore. – Firefighting resources are surging to new areas to address locations where the fire crossed lines on the eastern edge of the fire. Fire will remain active overnight due to warm temperatures, low humidity and very dry fuels.  “This is rough country,” said Joe Hessel, incident commander for Oregon Department of Forestry Team 1. “Every foot, every chain, every mile of line we complete is a big deal.” Structural protection continues in residential areas threatened by fire, with firefighters assessing homes, wrapping structures and installing sprinklers, clearing flammable material from roofs and gutters, on and around decks and areas against homes. The fire has not crossed the Rogue River north of Grave Creek. On the east side of the fire, fire is established in McKnabe Creek. Crews spent the day reconfiguring containment lines where fire crossed lines near McKnabe Creek, using a combination of direct and indirect...

 Información actual de los Incendios Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp -31/08/2022 Línea 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/ Condiciones Climáticas: Para el día de hoy se esperan condiciones climáticas con tendencias seca y caliente. Las temperaturas estarán entre los 80 – 90 grados. Las mismas condiciones críticas del clima se esperan para el jueves y con temperaturas superiores para este fin de semana. Para información acerca de la presencia del humo visite: AirNow.gov Incendio Big Swamp: Los bomberos lograron penetrar áreas para trabajos de limpieza y a su vez, movieron equipo pesado del incendio Windigo para el Incendio Big Swamp. Incendio Potter: con la ayuda de los sistemas de...

 Información actual de los Incendios Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp -31/08/2022 Línea 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/ Condiciones Climáticas: Para el día de hoy se esperan condiciones climáticas con tendencias seca y caliente. Las temperaturas estarán entre los 80 – 90 grados. Las mismas condiciones críticas del clima se esperan para el jueves y con temperaturas superiores para este fin de semana. Para información acerca de la presencia del humo visite: AirNow.gov Incendio Big Swamp: Los bomberos lograron penetrar áreas para trabajos de limpieza y a su vez, movieron equipo pesado del incendio Windigo para el Incendio Big Swamp. Incendio Potter: con la ayuda de los sistemas de...

SmokeThe entire forecast area will probably have some smoke all day from not only the Cedar Creek Fire but also the Rum Creek fire burning to our southwest. Oakridge will have USG (unhealthy for sensitive groups) to Unhealthy levels of smoke for most of the day. Waldo Lake may have Moderate levels of smoke overnight if smoke near the surface of the fire does not get much lift. Roseburg will experience more smoke than yesterday up to USG levels. Health and Safety Message Learn the air quality index numbers and colors during periods of poor air quality, get air quality alerts, note the numbers and colors of air quality monitors, and know when to limit your time outdoors. For real time information see Fire.airnow.gov, oakridgeair.org, and LRAPA - Today's Current Air Quality. Daily AQI Forecast for Wednesday · Yesterday

 The following areas are closed until further notice.Use of Forest Service Road 3900100 from the 39 Road junction to Tenderfoot Trailhead.Use of Forest Road 3925015 from junction of Forest Service Road 3925 to Lick Creek Trailhead. Use of Forest Road 3900200 from the 39 road junction to Forest Service Road 3925015 road .Use of Tenderfoot Trail (1819) from the Tenderfoot trailhead to the 1828 and 1812 trail junctions.Use of Lick Creek Trail (1809) from the Lick Creek Trailhead to the junction of the South Fork Imnaha Trail

 The following trails are closed until further notice.• The Minam river trail (1673), starting from the junction of Bear Mt. trail (1655) heading south to the junction with the Rock creek trail (1905).• The North Minam trail (1675), from the junction of the Minam trail (1673) and North Minam trail (1675) to the junction with the Bowman trail (1651).• Green Lakes Trail (1666), from the junction of the North Minam trail (1673) to the terminus of the trail at Green

 Fire activity increases on Rum Creek Fire  MERLIN, Ore. – Overnight, the Rum Creek Fire pushed across the line on the east side of the fire near McKnabe Creek, burning several hundred acres. Resources are being shifted to this area to corral the slop-over and establish new control lines. An increase in fire activity is expected through Friday as the weather shifts to a hotter, drier pattern. Inversions are expected to lift earlier in the day, increasing temperatures and winds while reducing relative humidity.  As of early this morning, the fire was already burning actively on the ridges. Firefighters are expecting potential spot fires, and have shifted resources to continue alternate contingency fire lines to the east. Last night firefighters successfully conducted burnouts on the south edge of the fire near Taylor Creek, eliminating remaining fuels between the control lines and the fire’s edge. Today, they will work to secure the southeast corner of the fire working toward...

White River and Irving Peak Fires Update August 31, 2022 - 9:00 AMContact Fire Information at (509) 202-4184 from 8AM-8PM2022.whiteriver@firenet.govPlain, WA – Lightning started the White River and Irving Peak Fires on August 11. They are burning on the Okanagan-Wenatchee National Forest, northwest of Plain, WA.Special announcements- Effective immediately, the Forest Service is increasing the closure on Little Wenatchee Road (Forest Service Road [FSR] 65) to include the section between the National Forest boundary and the junction of FSR 65 and FSR 6700. This closure is in place for firefighter and public safety due to Irving Peak Fire traffic on the roadway. Yesterday afternoon, firefighting resources assigned to the White River and Irving Peak Fires assisted Lake Wenatchee Fire and Rescue with controlling a new, 0.1-acre fire start near Hidden Lake, southwest of Lake Wenatchee.Operations – Fire managers are refining a long-term strategy including the use of primary and...

Pacific Northwest Team 3 will be transitioning to Northwest Team 6 today Current Situation Hot, dry, and unstable conditions contributed to increased fire activity, with the fire increasing by approximately 600 acres, primarily on the northeast section of the fire. Smoke columns were visible in the afternoon throughout the surrounding area. Helicopters and crews worked throughout the day to further secure the fireline on the south edge of the fire. Helicopters applied additional retardant to the line established the previous day and crews completed and secured a hand line connecting the retardant line to the fireline along Black Creek Road. Most of the prep work on alternate lines further from the fire edge has been completed.Today’s Activities: At 6:00 pm today, Pacific Northwest Team 3 will transition management of the Cedar Creek fire to Northwest Team 6. Spending a day transitioning ensures all knowledge is shared and management of the fire is continuous.   Hot, dry,...

  The following areas are closed until further notice.Five Mile OverlookHorse Creek OverlookGranny View OverlookSaddle Creek Campground Sacajawea CampgroundHat Point RoadHat Point CampgroundWarnock Corrals

Hat Point Area: Evacuation Level 3 Go, Evacuate NowLeave immediately! Danger in your area is current or imminent, and you should evacuate immediately.This will be the last notice you receive! Do NOT delay leaving to gather belongings. Imnaha Area: Evacuation Level 1   Get Ready, be ready for potential evacuationThere is danger in your area, monitor emergency service, websites, and local media outlets for information. If conditions worsen, emergency services personnel may contact

Smoke The entire forecast area will probably have some smoke all day from not only the Cedar Creek Fire but also the Rum Creek fire burning to our southwest. Oakridge may again have Moderate levels of smoke for most of the day. WaldoLake may have Moderate levels of smoke overnight if smoke near the surface of the fire does not get much lift. Health and Safety MessageEven moderate air quality can affect some people. Plan outdoor activities and recreation ahead of time. Try to reduce long exposures when in smoky areas. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is an air pollutant that is a concern for people's

Daily Update August 31, 2022 Weather: Hot dry weather expected again today. Temperatures in the 80-90's. Near critical fire weather expected again on Thursday with above average temperatures over the holiday weekend. Find smoke information at  AirNow.gov.Big Swamp Fire: Crews accessed areas for mop up and were able to move heavy equipment from Windigo to Big Swamp Fire. Potter Fire: Firefighters continued suppression activities along fire edge, utilizing sprinkler systems. Chipping operations continued along the roads and grading of the 34 Road is almost complete.Camel Hump Fire: Local firefighter resources will be on patrol in area.Windigo Fire: Chipping operations should be completed today and heavy equipment will move to Big Swamp Fire. Excavator work should also be completed today while work on the 700 Road and 770 Road continues.Resources: 16 hand crews, 11 engines, 5 dozers, 20 water tenders, 2 helicopters. Total personnel 539. Closures: The Pacific Crest Trail is open.The...