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Air Quality Summary - September 1 (Rebel Fire Wildfire)
Smoke: Yesterday's afternoon winds brought clearer conditions to the western Cascade region. 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. Light variable winds will not clear out smoke significantly throughout the day. Fire: Several fires burning on the Willamette National Forest continute to impact neighboring communities. Fire activity may increase today from the higher temperatures and low relative humidity. A Fire Weather Watch is in place for tomorrow. Other: Smoke from Potato Hill Fire could impact Highway 20 visibility at night and early morning. Separate smoke forecast will be issued for communities east of the Cascade Crest. Whitewater Fire...
Air Quality Summary - September 1 (Horse Creek Complex Wildfire)
Smoke: Yesterday's afternoon winds brought clearer conditions to the western Cascade region. 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. Light variable winds will not clear out smoke significantly throughout the day. Fire: Several fires burning on the Willamette National Forest continue to impact neighboring communities. Fire activity may increase today from the higher temperatures and low relative humidity. A Fire Weather Watch is in place for tomorrow. Other: Smoke from Potato Hill Fire could impact Highway 20 visibility at night and early morning. Separate smoke forecast will be issued for communities east of the Cascade Crest. Whitewater Fire...
Air Quality Summary - September 1 (Potato Hill Fire Wildfire)
Smoke: Yesterday's afternoon winds brought clearer conditions to the western Cascade region. 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. Light variable winds will not clear out smoke significantly throughout the day. Fire: Several fires burning on the Willamette National Forest continue to impact neighboring communities. Fire activity may increase today from the higher temperatures and low relative humidity. A Fire Weather Watch is in place for tomorrow. Other: Smoke from Potato Hill Fire could impact Highway 20 visibility at night and early morning. Separate smoke forecast will be issued for communities east of the Cascade Crest. Whitewater Fire...
Air Quality Summary - September 1 (Whitewater Fire Wildfire)
Smoke: Yesterday's afternoon winds brought clearer conditions to the western Cascade region. 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. Light variable winds will not clear out smoke significantly throughout the day. Fire: Several fires burning on the Willamette National Forest continue to impact neighboring communities. Fire activity may increase today from the higher temperatures and low relative humidity. A Fire Weather Watch is in place for tomorrow. Other: Smoke from Potato Hill Fire could impact Highway 20 visibility at night and early morning. Separate smoke forecast will be issued for communities east of the Cascade Crest. Whitewater Fire...
Staley Fire Update. Friday, September 1, 2017 (Staley Fire Wildfire)
Staley and Tumble Bug 2 Fire UpdateFriday, September 1, 2017 8 a.m.Fire information phone: 503-867-7705Email: StaleyFire17@gmail.comNW Incident Management Team (IMT) 9, Brian Goff, Incident CommanderStart date: Aug. 9, 2017 Current Size: Staley is 2,153 acres; Tumble Bug 2 is 87 acresPercent Containment: 69%Location: Willamette National ForestCause: LightningFirefighters have made good progress on the suppression of the Staley and Tumble Bug 2 Fires. The containment on these fires is now at 69%. Crews have established fire lines around both fires and are widening and strengthening those lines by burning out unburned fuel close to the line and mopping-up any remaining hot spots within 100-feet of the control line. Some resources are being released to other fires or to return to their home units for much-needed rest.Weather and Smoke: This Labor Day weekend will see hotter and drier weather across southwestern Oregon. This will mean more intense burning in many of the fires in the...
Chetco Bar Fire Evacuation Update - August 31, 9:30 p.m. (Chetco Bar Fire Wildfire)
Following the advice of the Chetco Bar Incident Management Team, and based on the current fire behavior, the Curry County Sheriff’s Office has expanded a Level 2 Evacuation Order to include all areas along Winchuck River Road east of and include Peavine Ridge Road. Level 2 Evacuation (Be Ready) means residents within this area should be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice. This level indicates there is significant danger to your area, and residents should either voluntarily relocate to a shelter or with family/friends outside of the affected area, or if choosing to remain, to be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Residents MAY have time to gather necessary items, but doing so is at their own risk. The current Evacuation Map is available at: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/maps/5385/ Brookings Police Department and the Oregon State Police are assisting the Curry County Sheriff’s Office with making notifications to all affected residents within the identified...
8-31-2017 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 August 31, 10:00 P.M. Camas Valley, Oregon – While the Horse Prairie Fire had another day of significant growth, firefighters achieved success through a well-choreographed burnout operation on the west side of the fire in advance of a predicted “Red Flag Warning”. As of Thursday evening the work had been completed and it was reported that much of the smoke visible from Highways I-5 and 42 was from interior burning and not a direct threat to the fire control line. Late in the afternoon a reported “roller”, a flaming chunk of wood, had rolled across the fireline that firefighters were working to extinguish. A coordinated effort between helicopters and air tankers minimized fire spread south of Cow Creek. A significant key to the success of the suppression effort has been the local logging contractors and their heavy...
Fuels and Fire Behavior Advisory Issued - SW Oregon (Staley Fire Wildfire)
The National Interagency Coordination Center in Boise, Idaho has issued a "Fuels and Fire Behavior Advisory" for all wildland firefighters in southwest Oregon. The Advisory warns of the "Potential for extreme fire behavior with high potential for crown involvement, prolific spotting and rapid fire escalation due to extremely dry fuel conditions in Southwest Oregon." To see the full text of the Advisory click on a link to the right.
Uno Peak Fire August 31, 2017 (Uno Peak Fire Wildfire)
Firefighters responding to new 50 acre fire in Lake Chelan area Fire: Uno Peak Fire Containment: 0% Acres: 50 Start Date: August 30, 2017 Cause: Unknown Location: 15 miles NW of Manson, WA Fuels/Topography: Timber, grass, rugged terrain Today: Firefighters are responding to a new wildfire in the Uno Peak area located 15 miles northwest of Manson, WA. The Uno Peak Fire is estimated at approximately 50 acres. At this time, fire managers are utilizing ground based firefighters as well as air tankers and helicopters to respond. Three small and one large airtankers and three helicopters are assisting with aerial water delivery. Closures: Due to public safety concerns the area around the fire is now closed to entry including the Summer Blossom and Safety Harbor Trailheads and the South Navarre Campground. Forest Service personnel are contacting hikers and other forest visitors in the area regarding this closure. Fire Information: Text Message: text “follow UnoPeakFire” to...
Trail and Road Closures Effective August 31 (Diamond Creek Fire Wildfire)
TRAIL CLOSURES EFFECTIVE AUGUST 31: All wilderness trails east of Robinson Creek Trail #478 to Andrews Creek Trail #504. Also closed are Andrews Creek Trail #504, Chewuch River Trail #510 beyond the junction with Fire Creek Trail #561, Topaz Mt. Trail #360, and Boundary Trail #533 between Teapot Dome and the junction with Middle Fork Pasayten Trail #478.ROAD CLOSURES: Eightmile Road #5130 one mile past Honeymoon Campground, Falls Creek Road #5140, Cub Creek/Ortell Creek Road #5220 east of Cub Pass, and all spur roads east of Cub Pass, Sweetgrass Butte Road 5220-100, and all of its spur roads.
Quarry Fire Update 08/31/2017 (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/121.583W Completed: 20% Incident Cost: $328,000.00 Incident Cause: Human Resources on Fire: There are approximately 64 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 1 0 0 0 7 1 1 1 Remarks: Fire fighter and public safety is the most important objective. The terrain is steep and presents a challenge for the fire fighters. The fire had...
State Route 410 daytime reopening (Norse Peak Fire Wildfire)
As of 7:00 a.m. on Friday September 1, State Route 410 east of Chinook Pass will be open for daytime through-travel, under the guidance of a pilot car between Morse Creek (milepost 74.5) and Union Creek (milepost 79). Eastbound and westbound traffic will alternate, and drivers should expect at least 30 to 40-minute delays depending on traffic volumes. At 7:00 p.m. both lanes of travel will be available and the road will be open, as normal, through the night. Each day, until further notice, from 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m., the pilot car system will be reinstated so firefighters can work safely over one of the lanes. A full closure could happen again with little notice, as fire conditions can change rapidly. Access to campsites and trailheads between Morse Creek and Hells Crossing is strictly prohibited due to fire danger and local Closure by the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Drivers should be cautious, follow posted speed limits, and expect potential distractions such as smoke,...
Informacion Actualizada del Incendio - 31 de Agosto, 2017 (Chetco Bar Fire Wildfire)
Comportamiento climatico y del Incendio: Rafagas de viento cercanos a la costa continuaran el Jueves por la noche y Viernes por la manana. Al mismo tiempo, se presentaran niveles bajos de humedad, seguido por una recaida de clima caliente y seco con un bajo recuperamiento de humedad. El pronostico climatico para este fin de semana indica un clima critico de incendio creando un peligro extremado. Existe la posibilidad de un crecimiento en el perimetro del incendio y el desarrollo de columnas de humo. Potencialmente, el viento acarreara cenizas encendidas hasta 0.7 millas. El dia de Ayer: Numerosos perimetros del incendio estuvieron activos tales como las areas Norte, Sur y Este. El fuego se dirigio al Este, hacia las tierras virgenes en la frontera de Kalmiopsis moviendose adentro de una vegetacion gruesa al Norte de Pearsoll Peak. Esta area fue quemada previamente durante el incendio Biscuit, en 2002. La visibilidad favorable de ayer, permitio el trabajo aereo, dando la oportunidad a...
Air Quality Summary - August 31 (Rebel Fire Wildfire)
SmokeYesterday's afternoon winds brought clearer conditions to the western Cascade region. 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 lower canyons in the morning. Northwest winds will return to the fire area today and will aid in clearing out smoke throughout the day.FireSeveral fires burning on the Willamette National Forest continue to impact neighboring communities. Fire activity will remain moderate today from the lower temperature and good overnight humidity recovery.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 the Cascade Crest.Useful LinksOregon Smoke Blog:...
Air Quality Summary - August 31 (Potato Hill Fire Wildfire)
SmokeYesterday's afternoon winds brought clearer conditions to the western Cascade region. 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 lower canyons in the morning. Northwest winds will return to the fire area today and will aid in clearing out smoke throughout the day.FireSeveral fires burning on the Willamette National Forest continue to impact neighboring communities. Fire activity will remain moderate today from the lower temperature and good overnight humidity recovery.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 the Cascade Crest.Useful LinksOregon Smoke Blog:...
Air Quality Summary - August 31 (Horse Creek Complex Wildfire)
SmokeYesterday's afternoon winds brought clearer conditions to the western Cascade region. 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 lower canyons in the morning. Northwest winds will return to the fire area today and will aid in clearing out smoke throughout the day.FireSeveral fires burning on the Willamette National Forest continue to impact neighboring communities. Fire activity will remain moderate today from the lower temperature and good overnight humidity recovery.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 the Cascade Crest.Useful LinksOregon Smoke Blog:...
Level 2 "Get Set" Evacuation Notice for Slide Creek area (Umpqua North Complex Wildfire)
August 31, 2017, 1:00 p.m. Umpqua North Complex Update Fire Information Line (541) 378-6944 UmpquaNorthComplex17@gmail.com Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Recorded Information: (855) 419-2349 Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5505/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UmpquaNationalForest/ Officials Raise Evacuation Notice to Level 2 for Slide Creek Area Umpqua North Complex fire managers and the Douglas County Sherriff’s Office raised the evacuation notice for the Slide Creek area on Highway 138 East from Mile Marker 53 to Mile Marker 56 from Level 1 “Get Ready” to Level 2, “Get Set” effective at 1:00 p.m. on Aug. 31, 2017. The threat from the Happy Dog Fire is increasing as it approaches Highway 138 East due to extreme fire weather conditions. It is important to be ready to leave at a moment’s notice. People in this vicinity are urged to closely monitor the situation. Evacuation Notices: Changed Aug. 31, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. Level 1...
Air Quality Summary – August 31 (Whitewater Fire Wildfire)
Outlook for Willamette Fires Smoke: Yesterday's afternoon winds brought clearer conditions to the western Cascade region. 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 lower canyons in the morning. Northwest winds will return to the fire area today and will aid in clearing out smoke throughout the day. Fire: Several fires burning on the Willamette National Forest continute to impact neighboring communities. Fire activity will remain moderate today from the lower temperature and good overnight humidity recovery. Other: Smoke from Potato Hill Fire could impact Highway 20 visibility at night and early morning. Separate smoke forecast will be issued for communities east of the Cascade...
Forest Closure ORDER NO. 06-17-03-17-1012 (Jolly Mountain Fire Wildfire)
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE OKANOGAN WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST CLE ELUM RANGER DISTRICT ORDER NO. 06-17-03-17-1012 JOLLY MOUNTAIN FIRE CLOSURE Pursuant to 16 USC§ 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50 (a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited on National Forest System (NFS) Lands, Roads, and Trails within the Cle Elum Ranger District on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest as described below and shown in Exhibit A.. This Order is effective beginning August 31, 2017 until October 15, 2017, unless rescinded. PROHIBITION: 1. Entering into or being upon National Forest System lands within the Closure Area which are closed for public health and safety as described below, and displayed in Exhibit A. [36 CFR § 261.53(e)] 2. Being on any National Forest System road, as described below, and displayed in Exhibit A. [36 CFR § 261.54(e)] 3. Being on any National Forest System Trail, as described below, and displayed...
Community Meeting in Union Creek (High Cascades Complex Wildfire)
There will be a community meeting at the amphitheater in Union Creek Campground on Friday, September 1 at 6 p.m. Fire managers and agency officials will discuss the status of the fires and planned
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