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Milli Fire September 3, 2017 Daily Update Fire Information Line: 541-719-8135 Location of Origin: 9 miles west of Sisters, OR Email: millifireinfo@gmail.com Start date: August 11, 2017, 2:42 pm Website: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5517 Size: 22,527 acres Blog: http://centralorfireinfo.blogspot.com/ Containment: 50% Twitter: @CentralORFire Cause: Lightning YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/SRRAr3 Resources Assigned: 347 personnel Special Announcement: A Red Flag Warning (which means critical weather conditions are or will occur) remains in effect over Central Oregon for hot, dry, and unstable weather through Tuesday. The combination of the Red Flag Warning and the multiple, consecutive, lack of overnight relative humidity recovery could cause any ignition source on dry fuels to start a wildfire. Forest visitors are remind to stay vigilant and “Know Before You Go”. General Information: Smoke from several near-by fires and from the Milli Fire settled over the area...

Nash Fire Update Northwest Interagency Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Doug Johnson September 3, 2017 - 9:00 AM Fire Information Line: 541-719-8135 Size: 3,132 acres Percent Contained: 0% Cause: Lightning Personnel: 54 Email: nashfire17@gmail.com Website: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5580/# Blog: http://centralorfireinfo.blogspot.com/ Twitter: @CentralORFire Travel Information: tripcheck.com or call 511 Closures; www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/deschutes/alerts-notices You Tube Channel: https://goo.gl/SRRAr3 (Milli and Nash Fire updates) The Nash Fire is under a fire Red Flag Warning for high temps, strong winds, very low relative humidity, and unstable atmospheric conditions. Any combination of these factors will cause any ignition source on the dry fuels to start a wildfire. This dynamic condition should put tourists and recreationists on high alert. Forest visitors are reminded to “know before you go”. Fire Information: The fire is a result of...

Summary: The fire continued moving southeast into the Ashnola drainage as well as moving farther north and east into British Columbia. The fire continued to actively burn on the west side in Ptarmigan Creek. Helicopter water drops continued in the Ptarmigan Creek area to cool the fire and prevent it from moving farther up the drainage. Helicopter water drops also continued to hold the fire in Drake Creek and Pat Creek. A heavy helicopter was available, as well as 2 medium helicopters and a light helicopter for the drops. Wilderness Rangers used pack animals to transport supplies to wrap the historic cabins at Pasayten Airstrip and Spanish Camp. This work was completed on Friday. Today chippers will continue to treat slash created as part of the preparation work on the indirect fire line. Chippers will still be working on Goat Creek Road 5225 past the 200 road junction. Fire behavior on Sunday will remain active, continuing to burn interior islands and moving into the Ashnola River...

For Immediate Release RED FLAG WARNING - Today, a Red Flag Warning will be in effect for the Okanogan Highlands from noon to 8 p.m. Warm and dry weather conditions combined with an unstable atmosphere can contribute to extreme fire behavior. The warmer and drier conditions will carry through to next week. The public is urged to take precautions as fire danger remains extremely high. The Bridge Creek Fire continues to burn within established containment lines and is 70 percent contained. Fire conditions throughout the region are at an extreme level with above average temperatures throughout the State. Governor Jay Inslee declares a state of emergency for all counties in the state of Washington due to wildfire danger. Governor Inslee states: “Current weather forecasts predict continuing elevated temperatures throughout the state, providing hot and dry conditions over the next week. I've declared a state-wide State of Emergency to help make sure we have all the resources...

Red Flag Warning Extended with High Temperatures and Dry Conditions A Red Flag Warning is in effect and has been extended through Tuesday due to dry conditions and near record temperatures. The humidity at high elevations remains low, at under 30 percent, and is not expected to increase until Wednesday evening, when thunderstorms become possible. The Whitewater Fire continues to produce smoke and haze impacting Breitenbush and Detroit. Smoke from the Jones, Rebel and Horse Creek Complex fires continues to impact the communities of Oakridge and Mckenzie Bridge. There is a Horse Creek Complex and Rebel Fire community meeting this evening, Sunday, September 3, at 7pm at the Upper McKenzie Community Center, 54745 McKenzie River Drive, Blue River, Oregon. Do Your Part. Don’t Let a Wildfire Start. Be sure chains and other metal parts aren't dragging from your vehicle - they throw sparks. Also, check your tire pressure. Driving on an exposed wheel rim can cause sparks. If you...

Red Flag Warning Extended with High Temperatures and Dry Conditions A Red Flag Warning is in effect and has been extended through Tuesday due to dry conditions and near record temperatures. The humidity at high elevations remains low, at under 30 percent, and is not expected to increase until Wednesday evening, when thunderstorms become possible. The Whitewater Fire continues to produce smoke and haze impacting Breitenbush and Detroit. Smoke from the Jones, Rebel and Horse Creek Complex fires continues to impact the communities of Oakridge and Mckenzie Bridge. There is a Horse Creek Complex and Rebel Fire community meeting this evening, Sunday, September 3, at 7pm at the Upper McKenzie Community Center, 54745 McKenzie River Drive, Blue River, Oregon. Do Your Part. Don’t Let a Wildfire Start. Be sure chains and other metal parts aren't dragging from your vehicle - they throw sparks. Also, check your tire pressure. Driving on an exposed wheel rim can cause sparks. If you...

Red Flag Warning Extended with High Temperatures and Dry Conditions A Red Flag Warning is in effect and has been extended through Tuesday due to dry conditions and near record temperatures. The humidity at high elevations remains low, at under 30 percent, and is not expected to increase until Wednesday evening, when thunderstorms become possible. The Whitewater Fire continues to produce smoke and haze impacting Breitenbush and Detroit. Smoke from the Jones, Rebel and Horse Creek Complex fires continues to impact the communities of Oakridge and Mckenzie Bridge. There is a Horse Creek Complex and Rebel Fire community meeting this evening, Sunday, September 3, at 7pm at the Upper McKenzie Community Center, 54745 McKenzie River Drive, Blue River, Oregon. Do Your Part. Don’t Let a Wildfire Start. Be sure chains and other metal parts aren't dragging from your vehicle - they throw sparks. Also, check your tire pressure. Driving on an exposed wheel rim can cause sparks. If you...

High Cascades Complex 9/3/2017 9 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 316-8352 Fire danger remains extreme and smoke in much of the area has become hazardous and unhealthy for the public and firefighters, and at the Incident Command Post south of Diamond Lake. Yesterday’s Activity: Although there were areas of very active fire yesterday, the dense smoke tempered potentially extreme fire behavior. The Blanket Creek Fire (12,734 ac) continued pushing further south/southeast into the 2008 Middle Fork Fire scar and backing further toward Mazama Village. Crews have almost finished the hand line to the northeast and chipping work was completed on Hwy 62. Firefighters are prepared to start burnout operations in this flank should the fire progress to that point. Spruce Lake Fire (6,907 ac) was active again and firefighters continued scouting for containment opportunities to the north and east of Red Cone. Firefighters worked to contain several small spot fires west of Broken Lookout Fire...

Red Flag Warning Extended with High Temperatures and Dry Conditions A Red Flag Warning is in effect and has been extended through Tuesday due to dry conditions and near record temperatures. The humidity at high elevations remains low, at under 30 percent, and is not expected to increase until Wednesday evening, when thunderstorms become possible. The Whitewater Fire continues to produce smoke and haze impacting Breitenbush and Detroit. Smoke from the Jones, Rebel and Horse Creek Complex fires continues to impact the communities of Oakridge and Mckenzie Bridge. There is a Horse Creek Complex and Rebel Fire community meeting this evening, Sunday, September 3, at 7pm at the Upper McKenzie Community Center, 54745 McKenzie River Drive, Blue River, Oregon. Do Your Part. Don’t Let a Wildfire Start. Be sure chains and other metal parts aren't dragging from your vehicle - they throw sparks. Also, check your tire pressure. Driving on an exposed wheel rim can cause sparks. If you...

Staley and Tumble Bug 2 FiresUpdate Sunday, Sept. 3, 9 amToday, management of the Staley and Tumble Bug 2 fires will transition from Northwest Incident Management Team 9 (NW9) to NW12, the team managing the Jones Fire. The transition process began several days ago. Leaders from both teams met with their counterparts and participated in joint team meetings. Today, to further understand the fires, NW12 will shadow with NW9.This morning, Incident Commander Brian Goff again thanked firefighters for their work in on the fires. “Together, we met containment objectives and protected important values,” Goff said. Securing lines on these fires has been a difficult task., said Goff. The area is very steep and rugged, vegetation is dense, and many places are not accessible. Fire operations managers were creative in using alternative means to contain the fire while keeping firefighters safe. Tactics included use of sprinklers, therma-gel, logging equipment and explosives. Water, readily...

Outlook for Chetco Bar Air Quality Smoke: Extreme smoke impacts continue to be seen in local communities surrounding the Chetco Bar Fire, including Brookings, Gold Beach, Agness and Cave Junction. Heavy smoke continues to drain and settle in valleys and low-lying areas. Unhealthy to Hazardous air quality levels are expected in association with reduced visibility along Highways 101, 199 and other local roadways. Coastal areas North of the fire, such as Gold Beach, should see improvement this afternoon with Northwest winds developing; it is possible Brookings and Agness may see some improvement late this afternoon. Inland communities such Cave Junction and Grants Pass will remain in the Unhealthy to Hazardous range. See "Wildfire Smoke and Your Health" link below for ways to minimize smoke impacts. Fire: Extreme fire behavior is expected again today as critical burn conditions exist. The fire is currently at 142,857 acres burned and is 10% contained. Other: The Gold Beach smoke monitor...

Yesterday: Due to critical fire weather yesterday the fires actively spread to the bottom of the Safety Harbor drainage but did not cross to the southern side of the canyon. Fire managers continued to utilize water drops throughout the day to slow fire growth while hotshots and other ground resources improved control lines to the southeast. “This weather and terrain is extremely hazardous to our firefighters,” said Kari Grover-Wier, Chelan District Ranger. “With limited options for safe direct attack, we are working hard to improve lines that will hold the fire at Coyote Ridge.” Today: Potentially record high temperatures and low humidity could continue to drive active fire growth in the Safety Harbor Creek area. Crews and helicopters will continue to limit new growth to the southeast. The fire remains 15 air miles from the community of Manson, WA. Smoke: Smoke is anticipated to drift down Lake Chelan and over the Waterville Plateau and will be highly visible from...

Smoke The Whitewater fire continues to produce smoke and haze impacting Breitenbush and Detroit. Smoke from the Jones, Rebel and Horse Creek Complex fires continues to impact the communities of Oakridge and McKenzie Bridge. Other fires in Oregon and Northern California will also continue to greatly impact these areas as well. Smoke is expected to hang in canyons throughout the day, concentrating in the morning and at night. Light west/southwest transport winds may bring smoke from other fires to the western Cascades region.FireSeveral fires burning on the Willamette National Forest continue to impact neighboring communities. Fire activity is excepted to be active to very active today from the higher temperatures and low relative humidity. A Red Flag Warning is in place for today through Tuesday afternoon for unstable conditions.OtherSmoke from Potato Hill Fire could impact Highway 20 visibility at night and early morning. Separate smoke forecast will be issued for communities east of...

Norse Peak Fire Update Sunday, September 3, 2017 – Morning Update Date Started: Aug. 11, 2017 Cause: Lightning Total acres: 17,418 Containment: 8% Structures Destroyed: 0 Injuries to date: 0 Total Personnel: 331 Fire Resources: 6 crews, 28 engines, 2 helicopters, 2 bulldozers, 7 water tenders FIRE SUMMARY Dense smoke hung over much of the Nile Valley area Saturday as inversion conditions persisted and trapped smoke from the Norse Peak and American fires lower to the ground. While bad for air quality, visibility and outdoor activities, this weather effect was helpful in moderating fire behavior by blocking warming sunlight and keeping fire growth to a minimum. There is a Red Flag Warning in place for the area until 9 p.m. Monday. Today, the inversion will be in competition with an unstable air mass which poses the threat of a dramatic increase in fire activity. All areas of the fire have the potential for substantial growth as hot, dry air remains in place. While...

Smoke The Whitewater fire continues to produce smoke and haze impacting Breitenbush and Detroit. Smoke from the Jones, Rebel and Horse Creek Complex fires continues to impact the communities of Oakridge and McKenzie Bridge. Other fires in Oregon and Northern California will also continue to greatly impact these areas as well. Smoke is expected to hang in canyons throughout the day, concentrating in the morning and at night. Light west/southwest transport winds may bring smoke from other fires to the western Cascades region.FireSeveral fires burning on the Willamette National Forest continue to impact neighboring communities. Fire activity is excepted to be active to very active today from the higher temperatures and low relative humidity. A Red Flag Warning is in place for today through Tuesday afternoon for unstable conditions.OtherSmoke from Potato Hill Fire could impact Highway 20 visibility at night and early morning. Separate smoke forecast will be issued for communities east of...

Join us for a Community Fire Briefing tonight at 7 p.m. in Cave Junction at the Illinois Valley High School. Weather and Fire Behavior: There is potential for very active fire behavior again today. With embers carrying up to three tenths of a mile, significant perimeter growth is possible. The Excessive Heat Warning continues through midday Monday. A Red Flag Warning will be in effect tonight through Monday morning for gusty winds, low relative humidity, and high to very high fire danger all of which are likely to contribute to significant spread of new and existing fires. From the northwestern edge of the fire, firefighters observed temperatures over 100 degrees for more than six hours Saturday afternoon.Yesterday: With variable and weak winds aloft, smoke dispersion was poor and smoke settled into Brookings and other low areas. While the smoke moderated fire behavior in some areas, when it cleared, activity picked up and a column of smoke rose to 12,000 feet on the east side of...

Smoke The Whitewater fire continues to produce smoke and haze impacting Breitenbush and Detroit. Smoke from the Jones, Rebel and Horse Creek Complex fires continues to impact the communities of Oakridge and McKenzie Bridge. Other fires in Oregon and Northern California will also continue to greatly impact these areas as well. Smoke is expected to hang in canyons throughout the day, concentrating in the morning and at night. Light west/southwest transport winds may bring smoke from other fires to the western Cascades region.FireSeveral fires burning on the Willamette National Forest continue to impact neighboring communities. Fire activity is excepted to be active to very active today from the higher temperatures and low relative humidity. A Red Flag Warning is in place for today through Tuesday afternoon for unstable conditions.OtherSmoke from Potato Hill Fire could impact Highway 20 visibility at night and early morning. Separate smoke forecast will be issued for communities east of...

SmokeThe Whitewater fire continues to produce smoke and haze impacting Breitenbush and Detroit. Smoke from the Jones, Rebel and Horse Creek Complex fires continues to impact the communities of Oakridge and McKenzie Bridge. Other fires in Oregon and Northern California will also continue to greatly impact these areas as well. Smoke is expected to hang in canyons throughout the day, concentrating in the morning and at night. Light west/southwest transport winds may bring smoke from other fires to the western Cascades region.FireSeveral fires burning on the Willamette National Forest continue to impact neighboring communities. Fire activity is excepted to be active to very active today from the higher temperatures and low relative humidity. A Red Flag Warning is in place for today through Tuesday afternoon for unstable conditions.OtherSmoke from Potato Hill Fire could impact Highway 20 visibility at night and early morning. Separate smoke forecast will be issued for communities east of...

Current Information:Yesterday’s inversion did not lift as predicted except for a short period of time over the east zone of the fire. When the smoke cleared, fire activity increased; however growth was limited due to smoke from other fires in the area that moved over the Umpqua North Complex. The majority of the fire area was shaded from the sun by heavy smoke, limiting temperatures to the low to mid-90s. The thermal trough is set up overhead, but unless the inversion breaks today fire activity will be similar to yesterday.Unmanned Aerial Systems (commonly known as drones) were utilized to scout the Rattlesnake Fire and assist in developing management strategies for suppression actions on this fire. Using a drone is another tool in our tool box that provides valuable information while allowing fire managers to reduce the hazard to firefighters. Temporary Flight Restriction, 7/2859, is in place over the fire area. The general public is prohibited from flying drones in the TFR and...