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Abney Fire Split Into Two Branches (Miller Complex Wildfire)
The Abney fire has been split into two Branches, III and IV; the newest branch (IV) is on the Klamath National Forest and is being managed by the Eclipse Complex as this complex has better accessibility to this portion of the fire. For more information on Branch IV of the Abney Fire, refer to https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5511/#
Daily Update 9/3/2017 (Miller Complex Wildfire)
Miller Complex Fire Update Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team - Todd Pechota, Incident Commander Information Center: 541-899-5302 Hours of operation: 7 am – 9 pm Email: MillerComplex2017@gmail.com September 3, 2017 Current Situation: The Abney fire has been split into two branches, III and IV; the newest branch (IV) is on the Klamath National Forest and is being managed by the Eclipse Complex as this complex has better accessibility to this portion of the fire. Evacuations: As a precautionary measure, the Kinney Creek Road (1090 Road) and Palmer Creek Road received a Level 3 (Go) Evacuation Order yesterday. The following areas are under a Level 2 (Be Set) Evacuation Notice: Both sides of Upper Applegate Road from Palmer Creek Road to the Applegate Dam Spillway (This includes Bolder City) Beaver Creek Road (Jackson County, Oregon) from its junction with Upper Applegate Road east for approximately a mile. The following areas are in a Level 1 (Be Ready)...
Norse Peak and American Closure (Norse Peak Fire Wildfire)
To provide for public and firefighter safety, the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forests has closed an area near the Norse Peak and American Fires. See the attached notice and map for the specific boundaries. Several trails, campgrounds, group camp sites, roads, and trailheads are also closed, as follow: - #2000 Pacific Crest Trail - #956 Union Creek Trail - #953 Crow Lake Way Trail - #954 Fife’s Ridge Trail - #951A Cougar Valley Trail - #953A Sheepherder Lake Trail - #999 Pleasant Valley Trail - #957 Kettle Creek Trail - #958B Pleasant Valley Lake Trail - #958 American Ridge Trail - #958C Goat Peak Trail - #972 Goose Prairie Trail - #959 Goat Creek Trail - #968 Dewey Lake - #969 Mesatchee Creek - #951 Ravens Roose - #945A Lousianna Saddle Trail - #967 Bear Gap Trail - #967A Fog City - #987 Cement Basin Trail - #9870A Cement Basin Lake Trail - #945 Middle Fork Trail - #946 South Fork - #952 West Crow Creek - #955 Indian Flat - #962 Sand Creek Trail - #963A Sand Creek Trail - #963B...
9-02-2017 Evening Update (Horse Prairie Wildfire)
ODF IMT 3 LINK SMITH, INCIDENT COMMANDER MORE INFORMATION: FACEBOOK.COM/HORSEPRAIRIEFIRE https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5540/# HORSE PRAIRIE FIRE September 2, 2017 9:00 p.m. Camas Valley, Oregon – The smoke-filled skies over Douglas County and much of the state Saturday worked to firefighters advantage on the Horse Prairie Fire. The smoke had a smothering effect, calming fire behavior and allowing firefighters closer access. Crews and equipment have also spent the last few days building line along ridge tops, improving spur roads and widening main roads in preparation for future burn out operations. The fire is estimated at 11,925 acres and is 20 percent contained. With the weather forecast calling for much of the same over the next 24 hours, fire managers are hopeful that this aggressive work will spare thousands of acres by the time full containment is achieved. Some residents within the Level 3 evacuation area were escorted into their homes today in order to tend...
Jade Creek Fire Closure Order - 06-02-01-17-10-01 (Jade Creek Fire Wildfire)
ORDER Emergency Road Closure FREMONT-WINEMA NATIONAL FOREST Order Number 06-02-01-17-10-0l Pursuant to Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations §26 l .50(b), the following act is prohibited on the following described National Forest System Roads located on the Bly and Paisley Ranger Districts of the Fremont-Winema National Forest, as described in attached Exhibit A. PROHIBITION: (1) BEING ON A CLOSED ROAD. 36 C.F.R. §261.54(e) The Forest Service Roads listed below will be closed to public access due to hazards or hazardous situations created in the Coleman Rim area as a result of the Jade Creek Fire. This prohibition will become effective immediately upon the time and date of the signature on this Order and will remain in effect until further notice. AFFECTED ROADS: Refer to attached map (Exhibit A). All legal descriptions are located within the Willamette Meridian and described as follows: Forest Service Road (FSR) 34, starting at Mitten Spring...
Level 1 (Be Ready) Notification for Rainbow, McKenzie Bridge and Belknap (Horse Creek Complex Wildfire)
Level 1 (Be Ready) Evacuation Notice for Hwy 126 from MP 45 East to MP 16 near Frissel Boat Launch DETAILS: Residents, campers, and others along the Oregon Route 126 corridor from Milepost 45 on the McKenzie Highway (the intersection with Forest Road 19, also known as Aufderheide Drive) east to Milepost 16 on the Clear Lake Cutoff (near Frissel Boat Launch) are being asked to BE READY (Level 1) to evacuate. The includes the communities of Rainbow, McKenzie Bridge, and Belknap Springs, as well as residents along East King Drive and North Bank Road, and all surrounding areas. This is the lowest level of evacuation notice to advise people in the area that they may be asked to evacuate if fire behavior continues to worsen. Please be aware of the danger that exists in your area and continue to monitor emergency services website and local media outlets for information. For those in the above listed areas, this is the time for preparation and precautionary movement of persons with special...
Josephine County - Oak Flats - Evacuation Level 1, 10:00am Sept 2, 2017 (Chetco Bar Fire Wildfire)
At 10:00 a.m. this morning, Josephine County Sheriff issued a Level 1 evacuation for Oak Flats, east of the Chetco Bar Fire. Level 1 is the "Ready" in Ready-Set-Go. It means 'Be Prepared'.Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in their area, monitor emergency services websites and local media outlets for information.This is a time for preparation and precautionary movement of persons with special needs, mobile property and (under certain circumstances) pets and livestock. To sign up for evacuation alerts for your area of Josephine County, via the Josephine County Alert (Reverse 911) http://tinyurl.com/Josephine-County-Citizen-Alert
Pacific Crest Trail closure update, Saturday, Sept. 2 (Norse Peak Fire Wildfire)
The Pacific Crest Trail remains closed from Chinook Pass at State Route 410 north through Government Meadow.Hikers are advised to seek an alternate route. For more information on the PCT, please visit the Pacific Crest Trail Association at
Level 3 (Go) Evacuation Order for Kinnney Creek Road and Palmer Creek Road (Miller Complex Wildfire)
A Level 3 (Go) Evacuation Order has been issued for Kinney Creek Road (1090 Road) and Palmer Creek Road as a precaution. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is going door-to-door in this area to alert residents. The Burnt Peak Fire has been backing down Billy Mountain and continues to move slowly east towards Applegate River as expected.The public will see an increase in firefighting traffic in the Upper Applegate Road area as additional resources engage to protect homes and property. Flames will be visible and smoke will increase. Firefighters expect thefire will continue to move slowly through the area and remain a ground fire. No other evacuation levels are changing on the Burnt Peak Fire.
9-2-2017 Morning Update (Horse Prairie Wildfire)
ODF IMT 3 LINK SMITH, INCIDENT COMMANDER MORE INFORMATION: FACEBOOK.COM/HORSEPRAIRIEFIRE https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5540/# HORSE PRAIRIE FIRE September 2, 2017 9:00 a.m. Camas Valley, Oregon – It’s a day of transition on the Horse Prairie Fire. With the head of the fire predominantly moving south of Cow Creek, firefighters are headed over the mountain to a new camp just off I-5 near Riddle. Oregon Department of Forestry’s incident management team will disassemble the Camas Valley camp overnight and will rebuild their small city in a matter of hours. “Our goal is to make this as seamless as possible,” said Kristin Dodd, who serves as the team’s Logistics Section Chief. “It’s our job to support the firefighters by making sure they are well nourished and rested by providing all the necessities of home away from home.” The logistics section on the team is responsible for feeding and caring for nearly 1,000 people on the Horse Prairie Fire. It not only...
Jack Creek Fire Update - September 2, 2017 (Jack Creek Fire Wildfire)
Jack Creek Fire Update CONTACT: Fire Information Officer: Carly Reed 509-548-2572 September 2, 2017 Jack Creek Fire burns into receptive fuels and puts up smoke column Containment: 0% Acres: 46 The Jack Creek Fire located entirely within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness put up a visible smoke column yesterday afternoon. Fire activity was minimal for three weeks as it sat dormant before burning into receptive fuels. Continued low humidity levels and high temperatures also contributed to increased fire activity, causing it to grow to 46 acres and spot across Jack Creek. Fire managers on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest have chosen a “monitor” management strategy to maintain wilderness values. The Jack Creek fire started naturally by lightning and is playing its important role in achieving ecological benefits. Areas surrounding the fire perimeter have previously burned, including a fire footprint from 2008 directly to the east. A natural mosaic burn pattern helps prevent large...
September 2, 2017 – Jade Creek Fire Update (Jade Creek Fire Wildfire)
September 2, 2017 – Jade Creek Fire Update BLY, Ore. – Approximately 200 firefighters are assigned to the wind-driven Jade Creek fire that started on August 29, 2017 by lightning. The fire is currently reported at approximately 1,600 acres and is located 15 miles east of Bly, Ore. South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership (SCOFMP) has deployed multiple fire resources to the incident, and made continued progress yesterday suppressing the fire with scoopers, helicopters, engines, dozers and hand crews. Additional fire resources are being mobilized today to strengthen the suppression efforts and enhance control lines. Due to increased complexity of the incident, the Jade Creek Fire has been transitioned to a Type 2 Incident Management Team today. Due to the threat of the Jade Creek Fire; the Corral Creek, Dead Horse Creek, Happy Camp, and Clear Springs Campgrounds have been evacuated; as well as hikers to Palisades Rock and Lookout Rock. Campers at Bear Flat and...
Chetco Bar Fire Evacuation Area Re-entry Plan September 2, 2017 11:00 a.m. (Chetco Bar Fire Wildfire)
Chetco Bar Fire Evacuation Area Re-Entry Plan September 2, 2017 11:00 am. Evacuation Area Re-entry Plan: “ADDITIONAL AREA” Based upon current fire behavior, availability of resources and in coordination with the Chetco Bar Incident Management Team, the Curry County Sheriff’s Office has reduced the area currently under a Level 3 Evacuation to a Level 2 for the area of Mountain Drive off of the North Bank of the Chetco River Road. All of Mountain Drive including Van Pelt Drive, Thomas Lane, Canyon Drive, E. Cougar Drive, and W. Cougar Drive are now within the Level 2 Evacuation level. All residences and businesses within this current Evacuation zone previously described will be allowed to return. All residents that live in this geographic area are asked to present their picture identification to Curry County Sherriff’s Office Staff to receive re-entry materials. Residents must pick up the re-entry materials from 11am to 2pm at Ray’s Market 906 Chetco Ave in Brookings,...
Actualización sobre los incendios en Norse Peak, sabado 2 de septiembre (Norse Peak Fire Wildfire)
Fecha de inicio: 11 de agosto 2017 Causa: rayo Total de acres: 16.950 Contención: 8% Estructuras destruidas: 0 Lesionados hasta la fecha: 0 Total de personal: 326 Recursos para el incendio: 9 equipos de bomberos, 26 camiones de bomberos, 2 helicópteros, 2 buldócer, 7 tanques de agua RESEÑA DEL INCENDIO Gran parte de la zona del incendio presentó una cortina de humo el día viernes debido a que una inversión térmica se estableció en el área durante gran parte del día. Esto contribuyó a limitar el crecimiento del incendio, ya que mantuvo los vientos a nivel bajo y redujo el ascenso que contribuye, por lo general, a que el fuego se desplace. El personal de dirección del incendio ha tomado previsiones ante la posibilidad de que el incendio aumente de tamaño y de actividad, debido al aire seco y cálido que permanece en esta área. Se prevé que las temperaturas superen los 80º con humedad sobre el diez por ciento para los próximos días. Estos factores, sumados a...
Bridge Creek Fire Update for September 2, 2017 (Bridge Creek Fire Wildfire)
For Immediate Release Public and firefighter safety is the highest priority on the Bridge Creek Fire. Firefighters continue to be challenged by the steep, rugged terrain, smoky conditions, and hot, dry weather. Many of the minor injuries on this fire include dehydration and firefighter fatigue. The Bridge Creek Fire is burning within established containment lines and considered 68 percent contained. This means there is a lower probability of escape while firefighters continue to strengthen the remaining portion of containment lines. Over the next few days, critical fire weather will move through the area. The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. Weather concerns increase today as high pressure leads to above normal temperatures, low relative humidity and unstable conditions with a strong chance of a Red Flag Warning on Sunday. Low relative humidity is one of the critical thresholds for increased fire behavior...
Closures and Use Restrictions (Nash Fire Wildfire)
Closures and Use Restrictions: The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with fire managers, has placed a Level 2 (Set) evacuation notice for the areas surrounding the Elk Lake and Hosmer Lake including Elk Lake Resort, Elk Lake Guard Station, Elk Lake Campground(CG), Point CG, Mallard CG, Sunset View Day Use area, Beach Day Use Area, and Quinn Meadow’s Horse Camp and a Level 1 (Ready) evacuation notice for the areas surrounding Lava Lake and Little Lava Lake including Lava Lake Resort, Lava Lake CG, and Little Lava Lake CG. Current maps including the evacuation areas can be found at https://arcg.is/D9OPi
Quarry Fire Updated 09/02/2017 (Quarry Fire Wildfire)
Contact Fire Information: 775-455-5316 Hours: 7a.m. – 8 p.m. http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ Date of Detection: August 11, 2017, 4:50 pm Current Size: 130 (size may increase or decrease with more accurate mapping) Location: Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest, 30 miles northwest of North Bend, WA Legal Description: 47.65771N/121.583E Completed: 30% Incident Cost: $562,000.00 Incident Cause: Human Resources on Fire: There are approximately 130 personnel on this incident: Hot Shot CREWS Type 2 IA CREWS TYPE 1 HELICOPTERS (HEAVY) TYPE 2 HELICOPTERS (MED.) TYPE 3 HELICOPTERS (LIGHTS) ENGINES WATER TENDERS Excavators DOZERS 0 3 0 0 0 7 1 0 1 Remarks: Fire fighter and public safety is the most important objective. The terrain is steep and presents a challenge for the fire fighters. We are...
Update - September 2, 2017 AM (Milli Fire Wildfire)
Fire Information Line: 541-719-8135Email: millifireinfo@gmail.com Website: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5517 Blog: http://centralorfireinfo.blogspot.com/ Twitter: @CentralORFire YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/SRRAr3 Cause: Lightning Location of Origin: 9 miles west of Sisters, OR Start date: August 11, 2017, 2:42 pmSize: 22,718 acres Percent Contained: 44% Resources Assigned: 385 personnel Milli FireSeptember 2, 2017 Daily Update A Red Flag Warning (which means critical weather conditions will occur) has been issued for Central Oregon. Fire weather will be hot, dry, and unstable. A stand of timber burned inside the Milli Fire perimeter yesterday around mid-day which caused a brief increase in smoke and dark skies in Sisters. The majority of smoke in the Sisters area is coming from several other fires burning in the region. Air quality has improved over the past two days. Sisters is open for business and ready to host visitors over the holiday weekend. Air operations...
Air Quality September 2 (Nash Fire Wildfire)
Smoke: The Milli fire continues to produce smoke and haze impacting Sisters and Black Butte Ranch. The Nash fire has increased in size over the last few days, with smoke impacting Redmond, Bend, and Cascade Lakes. In addition, fires in the Willamette National Forest 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 active to very active today from the higher temperatures and low relative humidity. A Red Flag Warning is in place for today through Monday afternoon for unstable conditions. The Milli fire will continue to burn towards the wilderness and produce smoke. Other: Highway 20 – Poor visibility west of Sisters to Black Butte Ranch. Highway 126 – Smoke impacts east of Sisters to Cline Buttes area. Milli Fire Information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5517/ Separate smoke forecast will be issued for communities west of...
Uno Peak Fire September 2, 2017 (Uno Peak Fire Wildfire)
Crews work to halt southern fire spread; dry weather continuesCompletion: 0%Acres: 900 Start Date: August 30, 2017 Cause: Unknown Location: 15 miles NW of Manson, WA Total Personnel: 100 Fuels/Topography: Timber, grass, rugged terrain Yesterday: The fire actively grew in the Safety Harbor drainage due to critical fire weather. Firefighters continued to strengthen fire control lines in the Coyote Ridge area ahead of potential fire spread to the southeast. Additionally a second fire, the Ferry Peak Fire, was reported approximately two miles to the northwest of the Uno Peak Fire and was estimated to be 75 acres in size. “Our number one priority is firefighter and public safety,” said Al Lawson, Incident Commander. “We will continue to actively engage these fires where it is safe to do so as we work to halt spread toward communities.” Today: Fire managers are planning to hold the fire west of Coyote Ridge utilizing and improving existing firebreaks and dozer lines in the...
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