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Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp-Shelter Fires Update – August 11, 2022 Fire Information Phone: 206-473-8645 (8am - 7pm)  |  Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govPotter Fire (& Shelter) InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Windigo Fire (& Big Swamp) InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Windigo-Fire-and-Potter-Fire-Information-109233838550715 With heavy hearts we share that wildland firefighter, Collin Hagan of the Craig Interagency Hotshots, was killed yesterday after sustaining critical injuries from being struck by a tree while engaged in firefighting efforts on the Big Swamp fire 26 miles southeast of Oakridge, Oregon, on the Willamette National Forest.Cooler temperatures prevailed throughout the fire on Wednesday, helping crews make progress on all fires. On the Windigo Fire, firefighters searched for and removed heat along the perimeter of the fire with mop up ranging from 50 to 100 feet in depth. Today, crews will continue...

Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp-Shelter Fires Update – August 11, 2022 Fire Information Phone: 206-473-8645 (8am - 7pm)  |  Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govPotter Fire (& Shelter) InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Windigo Fire (& Big Swamp) InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Windigo-Fire-and-Potter-Fire-Information-109233838550715 With heavy hearts we share that wildland firefighter, Collin Hagan of the Craig Interagency Hotshots, was killed yesterday after sustaining critical injuries from being struck by a tree while engaged in firefighting efforts on the Big Swamp fire 26 miles southeast of Oakridge, Oregon, on the Willamette National Forest.Cooler temperatures prevailed throughout the fire on Wednesday, helping crews make progress on all fires. On the Windigo Fire, firefighters searched for and removed heat along the perimeter of the fire with mop up ranging from 50 to 100 feet in depth. Today, crews will continue...

Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp-Shelter Fires Update – August 11, 2022 Fire Information Phone: 206-473-8645 (8am - 7pm)  |  Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govPotter Fire (& Shelter) InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Windigo Fire (& Big Swamp) InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Windigo-Fire-and-Potter-Fire-Information-109233838550715 With heavy hearts we share that wildland firefighter, Collin Hagan of the Craig Interagency Hotshots, was killed yesterday after sustaining critical injuries from being struck by a tree while engaged in firefighting efforts on the Big Swamp fire 26 miles southeast of Oakridge, Oregon, on the Willamette National Forest.Cooler temperatures prevailed throughout the fire on Wednesday, helping crews make progress on all fires. On the Windigo Fire, firefighters searched for and removed heat along the perimeter of the fire with mop up ranging from 50 to 100 feet in depth. Today, crews will continue...

Wildland Firefighter Killed on Big Swamp Fire near Oakridge, Ore.Willamette National Forest - August 11, 2022With heavy hearts we share that wildland firefighter, Collin Hagan of the Craig Interagency Hotshots, was killed yesterday after sustaining critical injuries from being struck by a tree while engaged in firefighting efforts on the Big Swamp fire near Oakridge, Ore. on the Willamette National Forest.The Bureau of Land Management firefighter was assigned from Colorado. A Serious Accident Investigation Team is being assembled.“We are devastated by the tragic loss of a cherished firefighter working on our forest to save our communities and beloved recreational areas,” said Duane Bishop, Acting Forest Supervisor on the Willamette National Forest. “Their family has been notified and we are working with our partners to ensure the crew is well taken care of. Our hearts and prayers go out to the families and fellow crew members of this brave firefighter.”Additional information...

Wildland Firefighter Killed on Big Swamp Fire near Oakridge, Ore.Willamette National Forest - August 11, 2022With heavy hearts we share that wildland firefighter, Collin Hagan of the Craig Interagency Hotshots, was killed yesterday after sustaining critical injuries from being struck by a tree while engaged in firefighting efforts on the Big Swamp fire near Oakridge, Ore. on the Willamette National Forest.The Bureau of Land Management firefighter was assigned from Colorado. A Serious Accident Investigation Team is being assembled.“We are devastated by the tragic loss of a cherished firefighter working on our forest to save our communities and beloved recreational areas,” said Duane Bishop, Acting Forest Supervisor on the Willamette National Forest. “Their family has been notified and we are working with our partners to ensure the crew is well taken care of. Our hearts and prayers go out to the families and fellow crew members of this brave firefighter.”Additional information...

Wildland Firefighter Killed on Big Swamp Fire near Oakridge, Ore.Willamette National Forest - August 11, 2022With heavy hearts we share that wildland firefighter, Collin Hagan of the Craig Interagency Hotshots, was killed yesterday after sustaining critical injuries from being struck by a tree while engaged in firefighting efforts on the Big Swamp fire near Oakridge, Ore. on the Willamette National Forest.The Bureau of Land Management firefighter was assigned from Colorado. A Serious Accident Investigation Team is being assembled.“We are devastated by the tragic loss of a cherished firefighter working on our forest to save our communities and beloved recreational areas,” said Duane Bishop, Acting Forest Supervisor on the Willamette National Forest. “Their family has been notified and we are working with our partners to ensure the crew is well taken care of. Our hearts and prayers go out to the families and fellow crew members of this brave firefighter.”Additional information...

Wildland Firefighter Killed on Big Swamp Fire near Oakridge, Ore.Willamette National Forest - August 11, 2022With heavy hearts we share that wildland firefighter, Collin Hagan of the Craig Interagency Hotshots, was killed yesterday after sustaining critical injuries from being struck by a tree while engaged in firefighting efforts on the Big Swamp fire near Oakridge, Ore. on the Willamette National Forest.The Bureau of Land Management firefighter was assigned from Colorado. A Serious Accident Investigation Team is being assembled.“We are devastated by the tragic loss of a cherished firefighter working on our forest to save our communities and beloved recreational areas,” said Duane Bishop, Acting Forest Supervisor on the Willamette National Forest. “Their family has been notified and we are working with our partners to ensure the crew is well taken care of. Our hearts and prayers go out to the families and fellow crew members of this brave firefighter.”Additional information...

Wildland Firefighter Killed on Big Swamp Fire near Oakridge, Ore.Willamette National Forest - August 11, 2022With heavy hearts we share that wildland firefighter, Collin Hagan of the Craig Interagency Hotshots, was killed yesterday after sustaining critical injuries from being struck by a tree while engaged in firefighting efforts on the Big Swamp fire near Oakridge, Ore. on the Willamette National Forest.The Bureau of Land Management firefighter was assigned from Colorado. A Serious Accident Investigation Team is being assembled.“We are devastated by the tragic loss of a cherished firefighter working on our forest to save our communities and beloved recreational areas,” said Duane Bishop, Acting Forest Supervisor on the Willamette National Forest. “Their family has been notified and we are working with our partners to ensure the crew is well taken care of. Our hearts and prayers go out to the families and fellow crew members of this brave firefighter.”Additional information...

Wildland Firefighter Killed on Big Swamp Fire near Oakridge, Ore. Willamette National Forest - August 11, 2022 With heavy hearts we share that wildland firefighter, Collin Hagan of the Craig Interagency Hotshots, was killed yesterday after sustaining critical injuries from being struck by a tree while engaged in firefighting efforts on the Big Swamp fire near Oakridge, Ore. on the Willamette National Forest. The Bureau of Land Management firefighter was assigned from Colorado. A Serious Accident Investigation Team is being assembled. “We are devastated by the tragic loss of a cherished firefighter working on our forest to save our communities and beloved recreational areas,” said Duane Bishop, Acting Forest Supervisor on the Willamette National Forest. “Their family has been notified and we are working with our partners to ensure the crew is well taken care of. Our hearts and prayers go out to the families and fellow crew members of this brave firefighter.” Additional...

Vantage Highway Fire UpdateNORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12 Incident Commanders: Jeff Dimke and Bobby Shindelar August 11, 2022 VANTAGE HIGHWAY FIRESIZE: 30,659 acresCONTAINMENT: 90%CAUSE: Under InvestigationPERSONNEL: 154RESOURCES:Hand Crew: 2Engines: 5Dozer: 1 FIRE INFORMATION 8/11:509-557-00632022.vantagehighway@firenet.gov FIRE INFORMATION FROM 8/12 ONWARDS:360-706-3121ryan.rodruck@dnr.wa.gov FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/cwafireinfo      The Vantage Highway Fire is located approximately 5 miles west of Vantage, WA.   Today is NW Incident Management Team 12’s last day on the Cow Canyon Fire. Management of remaining firefighting resources will transition back to the Southeast Washington Department of Natural Resources tomorrow morning. Northwest IMT 12 would like to thank the Kittitas School District for hosting firefighters at the Kittitas Secondary School. We also would like to thank the Ellensburg Rodeo and Kittitas County Fairgrounds for...

Cedar Creek Fire UpdateAugust 11, 2022 - 8:00 a.m.  Acreage: 3,861  Containment: 0%   Highlights: Crews used Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), also known as “drones,” equipped with infrared detection technology on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning to look for heat signatures from new lightning caused fire starts. No other new fires were detected, and crews were able to contain all five fires that started from the recent thunderstorms. The Interagency Hotshot Crews that contained the new starts have now returned to scouting for opportunities to connect Black Creek Road (Forest Road 2421) to Waldo Lake. Scouting for a strategic place to construct this line will prevent the fire from moving south. Firefighters have been able to work closely with Resource Advisors (READs) on the Willamette National Forest to protect critical natural resources and minimize resource damage during fireline construction and will continue to do so, particularly in the Waldo Lake Wilderness with...

COW CANYON FIRENORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12 Incident Commanders: Jeff Dimke and Bobby Shindelar August 11, 2022 SIZE: 5,832 acresCONTAINMENT: 80%CAUSE: Under InvestigationPERSONNEL: 159RESOURCES:Hand Crews: 5Engines: 7Dozers: 2Water Tenders: 4 FIRE INFORMATION 8/11:509-557-0063 2022.cowcanyon@firenet.gov FIRE INFORMATION FROM 8/12 ONWARDS:360-706-3121ryan.rodruck@dnr.wa.gov FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/cwafireinfo     The fire is currently located approximately 11 miles north of Naches, WA through the Manastash border of Yakima and Kittitas Counties.   Today is Northwest Incident Management Team 12’s last day on the Cow Canyon Fire. Management of remaining firefighting resources will transition back to the Southeast Washington Department of Natural Resources tomorrow morning. Northwest IMT 12 would like to thank the Naches Valley School District for hosting firefighters at the Naches High and Middle Schools. We also would like to thank the Ellensburg Rodeo...

 Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp-Shelter Fires Update – August 10, 2022   Fire Information Phone: 206-473-8645 (8am - 7pm)  |  Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.gov Potter Fire (& Shelter) InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/ Windigo Fire (& Big Swamp) InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Windigo-Fire-and-Potter-Fire-Information-109233838550715   Cooler temperatures and calmer winds were present across the fires Tuesday. Light showers and thunderstorms moved through the area, resulting in minor amounts of precipitation. Progress was made on all fires. Crews on the Windigo Fire strengthened line around the entire perimeter yesterday, increasing the mop up depth to 100 feet in some portions. Today, they will work on mop up operations to secure the line around the fire. Firefighters on the Potter Fire expect to perform strategic firing operations on the eastern and northern flanks of the fire later in the day, as well as,...

   Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp-Shelter Fires Update – August 10, 2022   Fire Information Phone: 206-473-8645 (8am - 7pm)  |  Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.gov Potter Fire (& Shelter) InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/ Windigo Fire (& Big Swamp) InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Windigo-Fire-and-Potter-Fire-Information-109233838550715   Cooler temperatures and calmer winds were present across the fires Tuesday. Light showers and thunderstorms moved through the area, resulting in minor amounts of precipitation. Progress was made on all fires. Crews on the Windigo Fire strengthened line around the entire perimeter yesterday, increasing the mop up depth to 100 feet in some portions. Today, they will work on mop up operations to secure the line around the fire. Firefighters on the Potter Fire expect to perform strategic firing operations on the eastern and northern flanks of the fire later in the day, as well...

Fire The Windigo Fire remains at 1,053 acres with 25% containment. The Potter Fire remains at 279 acres with 0% containment. Cooler temperatures and higher RH will reduce fire behavior today. For additional information, see Potter Fire and Windigo Fire.  Smoke As the amount of smoke being generated by the numerous fires within the Smoke Outlook area has decreased, due to great suppression efforts, the air quality impacts have also decreased. This trend is expected to continue. Smoke has settled into the Deschutes River valley in the Bend and Redmond areas this morning resulting in Moderate AQ. Moderately strong southerly winds aloft will transport smoke north northeast today which is expected to reinforce Moderate AQ conditions in Bend and Redmond this afternoon and especially tonight. Elsewhere, the typical diurnal wind shift to NW late in the afternoon and evening will spread smoke southeast resulting in a few hours of Moderate AQ from Crescent Lake to Diamond Lake. Smoke...

Fire The Windigo Fire remains at 1,053 acres with 25% containment. The Potter Fire remains at 279 acres with 0% containment. Cooler temperatures and higher RH will reduce fire behavior today. For additional information, see Potter Fire and Windigo Fire. SmokeAs the amount of smoke being generated by the numerous fires within the Smoke Outlook area has decreased, due to great suppression efforts, the air quality impacts have also decreased. This trend is expected to continue. Smoke has settled into the Deschutes River valley in the Bend and Redmond areas this morning resulting in Moderate AQ. Moderately strong southerly winds aloft will transport smoke north northeast today which is expected to reinforce Moderate AQ conditions in Bend and Redmond this afternoon and especially tonight. Elsewhere, the typical diurnal wind shift to NW late in the afternoon and evening will spread smoke southeast resulting in a few hours of Moderate AQ from Crescent Lake to Diamond Lake. Smoke from...

Acreage: 3,772Containment: 0% Highlights: Thunderstorms passed over the fire area yesterday and crews assigned to the Cedar Creek Fire were able to assist in providing a quick response to five new lightning caused fires east of the main fire. The Union Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC) had been engaged in scouting for opportunities to construct fireline from East Black Creek Road (Forest Road 2421) through the Waldo Lake Wilderness to tie into the lake before they were diverted to a new fire. The Devils Staircase Wildland Fire Module that had been working north of the fire area near the lake were able to quickly respond to a new lightning start in that area. Keeping these new fire starts small is a priority for the Willamette National Forest. Most firefighters assigned to the incident were able to remain engaged in preparing roads as containment features.Operations: Operations to prepare Black Creek Road as a containment line will continue today. Crews are clearing small diameter woody...

Vantage Highway Fire UpdateIncident Commanders: Jeff Dimke and Bobby Shindelar August 10, 2022  SIZE: 30,659 acres CONTAINMENT: 90% CAUSE: Under Investigation PERSONNEL: 126 RESOURCES: Hand Crew: 1 Engines: 5 Dozer: 1   FIRE INFORMATION: 509-557-0063 2022.vantagehighway@firenet.gov FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/cwafireinfo     The Vantage Highway Fire is located approximately 5 miles west of Vantage, WA. The Incident Command Post at the Kittitas Fairgrounds in Ellensburg is closed to all but essential personnel to help ensure the health and safety of community members and firefighters. Weather It will be hot and dry in the Cow Canyon Fire area today, with temperatures in the mid-90s. There is a chance for thunderstorms today and tonight. Operations No storms or strong winds impacted the fire area yesterday. Firefighters continued fire suppression repair work, adding water bars to roads and restoring natural drainage to areas impacted by firefighting, reducing the...

COW CANYON FIREIncident Commanders: Jeff Dimke and Bobby Shindelar August 10, 2022  SIZE: 5,832 acres CONTAINMENT: 60% CAUSE: Under Investigation PERSONNEL: 262 RESOURCES: Hand Crews: 9 Engines: 10 Dozers: 4 Water Tenders: 5 Helicopter: 1    FIRE INFORMATION: 509-557-0063 2022.cowcanyon@firenet.gov Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cwafireinfo     The fire is currently located approximately 11 miles north of Naches, WA through the Manastash border of Yakima and Kittitas Counties. The Incident Command Post at the Kittitas Fairgrounds in Ellensburg is closed to all but essential personnel to help ensure the health and safety of community members and firefighters. Weather It will be warm and dry in the Cow Canyon Fire area today, with temperatures in the upper 80s. There is a chance for thunderstorms today and tonight. Operations No storms or strong winds impacted the fire area yesterday, so firefighters continued working on mop-up farther into the interior of the fire....

Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp-Shelter Fires Update – August 09, 2022Fire Information Phone: 206-473-8645 (8am - 7pm) | Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govPotter Fire (& Shelter) InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Windigo Fire (& Big Swamp) InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Windigo-Fire-and-Potter-Fire-Information-109233838550715 On Monday, lines held against higher temperatures and changing winds. Progress was made on all fires. The Windigo Fire is 25% contained. A Red Flag Warning for lightning and gusty winds remains in effect today through the evening, continuing to test fire lines. Light precipitation is possible across the fire area during the day from showers and thunderstorms. Crews on the Windigo Fire were able to complete hose lines around the entire perimeter yesterday. Today, they will work to solidify the line and continue mop up around the perimeter, looking to extend the line further inward. Firefighters on the...