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Yesterday and Overnight: Although slightly cooler than Saturday, Sunday’s warm temperatures and gusty winds out of the west promoted active fire behavior on the northwest corner and through the unburned fuels around Devil’s Table. Still, firefighters increased the fire’s containment percentage and successfully protected structures. There was some increase in acreage in the wilderness on the fire’s western flank. Firefighters in the communities around Bumping Lake continued with structure protection, mop-up and hazard tree mitigation along the roadway while work is on-going to repair the damage from a dozer line behind Goose Prairie.  Around the clusters of cabins along SR 410, where the fire over American Ridge is closest, crews continued to maintain structure protection measures. Between Edgar Rock and American Ridge, crews added to existing containment lines. Around Cliffdell, firefighters conducted another day of extensive mop-up to strengthen the increased containment...

 COUGAR PEAK FIRE UPDATENORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12 Incident Commanders: Jeff Dimke and Bobby ShindelarSeptember 27, 2021   The Cougar Peak Fire is currently burning approximately 15 miles northwest of Lakeview, Oregon. The Incident Command Post at the Lakeview Fairgrounds is closed to all but essential personnel to help ensure the health and safety of community members and firefighters.WeatherA storm system brings a major cooling trend to the area today with a chance of precipitation tonight. By tomorrow, temperatures will be into the 40s-50s and snow showers are expected above 6000-6500 feet.  Operations Yesterday’s wind event caused smoke to be visible from the interior of the Cougar Peak and Patton Meadow fires, but containment lines on both fires remained secure thanks to the great work of our firefighters. Some interior pockets of “dirty burn,” mixed burned and unburned vegetation, were consumed by smoldering fire within containment lines. Yesterday,...

September 27, 2021 Fire Information:   541-482-1331 E-mail:   2021.jack@firenet.gov Incident Summary:   Yesterday there were small areas of persistent active fire, requiring direct suppression by ground crews supported by helicopter water drops, on the northeast and southeast flanks of the Chaos and Little Bend Fires and on the southeast flank of the Buckhead Fire near Raven Rock. All fires were successfully held in place with minimal increase in acreage.   On other areas of the fires’ perimeters, work consisted mainly of suppression repair and hazard tree removal. This work involves removal or redistribution of materials cleared for fire line construction, removing debris from drainage areas, and felling hazard trees. Firefighters worked to create drainage diversions along hand and dozer fire lines to prevent erosion during upcoming autumn rains. They also removed firefighting equipment, pumps and hoses that are no longer needed. This work has been emphasized...

RIPPLEBROOK, Ore. – In preparation for incoming rain, crews made progress on completing suppression repair projects including constructing waterbars, repairing roads and clearing culverts. On the northern and eastern edge of the fire, crews continue to process branches and limbs removed during fire line construction. Lower humidity and higher temperatures contributed to some fire growth along the southern edge of the fire towards Gold Butte Lookout. This progression was successfully controlled with helicopter bucket drops in the afternoon.  During the forecasted rain event, fire suppression activities will be adjusted to reduce risk to firefighters and damage to natural resources and roads. Inclement weather may bring dangers including falling overhead hazards, road washouts, loose soil, increased wind, and the potential for hypothermia. Firefighters will continue to clear ditch lines and culverts of slash to ensure proper water drainage to minimize damage to roads and...

September 27, 2021 Fire Information:   541-482-1331 E-mail:   2021.jack@firenet.gov Incident Summary:   Yesterday there were small areas of persistent active fire, requiring direct suppression by ground crews supported by helicopter water drops, on the northeast and southeast flanks of the Chaos and Little Bend Fires and on the southeast flank of the Buckhead Fire near Raven Rock. All fires were successfully held in place with minimal increase in acreage.   On other areas of the fires’ perimeters, work consisted mainly of suppression repair and hazard tree removal. This work involves removal or redistribution of materials cleared for fire line construction, removing debris from drainage areas, and felling hazard trees. Firefighters worked to create drainage diversions along hand and dozer fire lines to prevent erosion during upcoming autumn rains. They also removed firefighting equipment, pumps and hoses that are no longer needed. This work has been emphasized ahead...

 Ayer y anoche: el clima cálido y seco del sábado le dio a los bomberos la oportunidad de progresar con éxito la línea de contención del incendio al extremo norte. Por su parte, los equipos realizaron operaciones de reparación de terreno, restauración de vías, y retiro de equipamiento en las zonas donde la contención está asegurada dentro del perímetro del incendio y alrededor de los extremos este y sur. Se presentó cierto crecimiento del incendio en el terreno escarpado de los espacios naturales no quemados, en el lado oeste. Continuaron los trabajos para restaurar la línea de la excavadora al noroeste de Goose Prairie y se mantienen las medidas de protección alrededor de las comunidades de Bumping River Road y en American Ridge Ski Lodge. El incendio se abrió paso al noroeste hacia American Ridge y se mantiene contenido por el río. Las operaciones de protección de estructuras han sido efectivas en toda la zona del incendio. Ayer, los equipos activaron rociadores...

RIPPLEBROOK, Ore. – Yesterday crews worked to repair areas impacted by fire suppression activities.  Crews reinforced and monitored completed primary containment lines. Southwest winds aligned with drainages along the southern boundary of the fire leading to an increase in fire behavior. Firefighters in this area will focus on holding primary line and cooling hot spots around Humbug Creek as well as repairing dozer lines. Air resources successfully slowed the fire’s progression with water drops in key hot spots around Gold Butte.On the northern edge of the fire, today’s actions will include moving brush to staging areas in preparation for a curtain burner operation. This equipment burns branches and twigs quickly into biochar, a nutrient rich material that can then easily be spread on the ground to assist in revegetation of the forest. Firefighters working on the eastern edge of the fire will focus on suppression repair.   Weather: Today’s weather will transition from a...

Devils Knob Complex UpdateSeptember 26, 2021, 8:30 a.m.Location: Tiller Ranger DistrictSize: 70,109 acres·(·includes Mule Creek and other fires in patrol status)Big Hamlin: 19,377 acres – 100% containedSmith Fire: 49,239 acres – 42% containedContainment: 58%Personnel: 633Cause: Lightning Smoke: http://oregonsmoke.blogspot.comFire Information: 541-900-6133Email: 2021.DevilsKnob@firenet.gov InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7771Facebook: www.facebook.com/2021DevilsKnobComplexYouTube: http://tiny.cc/DevilsKnobYouTube  Yesterday: With temperatures in the 70-80s yesterday, fire activity remained moderate on the Smith Fire and smoke was visible from surrounding areas. On the eastern flank of the Smith Fire, the Quartz Creek drainage and area adjacent to the Near Minky Fire (Rough Patch Complex) continued to hold heat and fire managers monitored the minimal fire activity. Uncontained fire perimeter on the northern flank of the Smith Fire, along with several hot...

Yesterday and Overnight: Saturday’s warm and dry weather presented firefighters the opportunity to make considerable progress toward containment of the fire on the northern edge. Fire crews also conducted suppression repair, road restoration and equipment retrieval across the areas where containment is already secured inside the fire’s perimeter, and around its eastern and southern edges. Some fire growth persisted as it filled in unburned fingers in the wilderness’s rugged terrain on the west flank. Fire crews continued to restore the dozer line to the northwest of Goose Prairie and structure protection measures remained in place around Bumping River Road’s communities as well as at American Ridge Ski Lodge. The fire has worked its way northwest down American Ridge and is holding at the river. Structure protection efforts have been effective across the fire; yesterday, crews activated sprinklers around cabins along the banks of the American River as an extra measure. Good...

September 26, 2021 Fire Information: 541-482-1331 E-mail: 2021.jack@firenet.gov Incident Summary:   Yesterday firefighters successfully checked the spread of fire activity on the northeast and southeast corners of the Chaos Fire. Helicopter bucket drops were used to support on the ground efforts to construct direct fire line.  On other areas around the perimeter of the complex of fires, work consisted mainly of suppression and repair operations. This work involves hazard tree felling, removal or redistribution of materials cleared for fire line construction and removing debris from drainage areas.  Firefighters worked to create drainage diversions on hand and dozer fire lines to prevent erosion in the upcoming wet weather, and removed firefighting equipment, pumps and hoses no longer needed. This work is being emphasized ahead of predicted cool and wet weather, which is expected to make some areas of the fire line temporarily inaccessible.  The recent...

COUGAR PEAK FIRE UPDATENORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12Incident Commanders: Jeff Dimke and Bobby Shindelar September 26, 2021The Cougar Peak Fire is currently burning approximately 15 miles northwest of Lakeview, Oregon. The Incident Command Post at the Lakeview Fairgrounds is closed to all but essential personnel to help ensure the health and safety of community members and firefighters.Weather The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for this afternoon. Strong, gusty winds with low relative humidity and dry vegetation will increase the spread potential of new and existing fires. Please take extra precaution to avoid actions that could ignite new fires. A storm system will move into the area tomorrow, bringing much cooler temperatures and a chance of precipitation tomorrow night.  Operations Yesterday, firefighters continued work to secure the line near Cougar Peak. Crews began backhauling equipment and ordering resources for suppression repair in secured...

September 26, 2021 Fire Information: 541-482-1331 E-mail: 2021.jack@firenet.gov Incident Summary:   Yesterday firefighters successfully checked the spread of fire activity on the northeast and southeast corners of the Chaos Fire. Helicopter bucket drops were used to support on the ground efforts to construct direct fire line.  On other areas around the perimeter of the complex of fires, work consisted mainly of suppression and repair operations. This work involves hazard tree felling, removal or redistribution of materials cleared for fire line construction and removing debris from drainage areas.  Firefighters worked to create drainage diversions on hand and dozer fire lines to prevent erosion in the upcoming wet weather, and removed firefighting equipment, pumps and hoses no longer needed. This work is being emphasized ahead of predicted cool and wet weather, which is expected to make some areas of the fire line temporarily inaccessible.  The recent...

 September 24, 2021, 8:00 a.m.Devils Knob Complex UpdateLocation: Tiller Ranger DistrictSize: 69,941 acres·(·includes Mule Creek and other fires in patrol status)Big Hamlin: 19,377 acres – 100% containedSmith Fire: 49124 acres – 36% containedContainment: 54%Personnel: 661Cause: Lightning Smoke: http://oregonsmoke.blogspot.comFire Information: 541-900-6133Email: 2021.DevilsKnob@firenet.govInciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7771Facebook: www.facebook.com/2021DevilsKnobComplexYouTube: http://tiny.cc/DevilsKnobYouTube Yesterday: High temperatures increased fire activity in the interior of the Big Hamlin and Smith Fires yesterday and additional smoke was visible from the surrounding areas. Crews continued to secure the uncontained fire perimeter on the west flank of the Smith Fire while patrolling the edge, monitoring containment lines and engaging in suppression repair in the area.  Sawyers and chainsaw teams continued the falling of large diameter hazard trees...

Devils Knob Complex Update September 25, 2021, 8:00 a.m.Location: Tiller Ranger DistrictCause: Lightning Smoke: http://oregonsmoke.blogspot.comYouTube: http://tiny.cc/DevilsKnobYouTube Size: 70,057 acres· (·includes Mule Creek and other fires in patrol status)Big Hamlin: 19,377 acres – 100% containedSmith Fire: 49,187 acres – 36% containedContainment: 54%Personnel: 630Fire Information: 541-900-6133Email: 2021.DevilsKnob@firenet.govInciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7771Facebook: www.facebook.com/2021DevilsKnobComplexYesterday: Forecasted high temperatures and low relative humidity values increased fire activity on the Smith Fire yesterday. The unburned “green” islands on the interior of the fire north of Smith Ridge were more active and smoke was visible from the surrounding areas. Heavy helicopters were called in to cool hot spots and moderate fire activity south of Hemlock Lake. The Palomar Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC) also worked in the area, continuing...

RIPPLEBROOK, Ore. – Fire crews continue to strengthen primary containment lines around the fire. In addition, crews continue chipping brush removed during fire line preparation, and repairing hand and dozer lines. To date, 107,000 feet of hose has been used in suppression efforts. This amounts to approximately 20 miles of hose laid to support fire resources in bringing water to the fire line where needed. Yesterday, fire activity remained minimal. Creeping and smoldering activity was noted on the southern edge with light smoke being visible.  Moderate fire activity was also observed on the northern and interior drainages. With rain forecasted to arrive tomorrow evening, resource demobilization is beginning to occur, particularly among aviation assets, making them available to assist with other active fires, locally and nationally. Two aircraft remain assigned to the Complex to support suppression efforts. Weather: Weather will be cooler today, with high temperatures in the upper...

Ayer y anoche: el clima cálido y seco provocó una mayor actividad del incendio. Los gestores de operaciones aprovecharon las condiciones climáticas favorables para completar las operaciones adicionales de quema. Estas condiciones también ayudaron a los equipos en las actividades para reforzar las líneas de contención y aumentar el porcentaje de contención del incendio. En los espacios naturales al oeste del incendio se produjo un aumento del incendio debido a secciones de combustibles sin quemar entre las zonas que fueron consumidas. En los alrededores de las comunidades de Bumping Lake Road, en American Ridge Ski Lodge y en el corredor de la SR 410, los equipos siguieron evaluando y reforzando la protección de estructuras en caso de que sea necesario.  Las operaciones para mejorar las líneas de contención entre Bumping River Road y Swamp Creek avanzaron con éxito. Alrededor de Cliffdell, los bomberos instalaron mangueras para reforzar la protección de estructuras. En los...

September 25, 2021 Fire Information: 541-482-1331 E-mail:   2021.jack@firenet.govIncident Summary:  Firefighters successfully used direct tactics and helicopter water drops to suppress hot spots on the north end of the complex yesterday. Helicopters were also used on the southeast corner to support direct fire line construction.  On many areas around the perimeter of the complex, crews conducted suppression repair operations, including processing logs, chipping limbs, and removing debris from control lines.  Firefighters also removed firefighting equipment, pumps and hoses no longer needed. This work is being emphasized ahead of predicted cool and wet weather, which is expected to make some areas of the fire line temporarily inaccessible. Damp fuels limited fire behavior to creeping and smoldering. Today, warm and dry weather will continue to reduce fuel moisture and increase the chance for limited active fire behavior and some smoke production. All...

September 25, 2021 Fire Information: 541-482-1331 E-mail: 2021.jack@firenet.gov  Incident Summary:   Firefighters successfully used direct tactics and helicopter water drops to suppress hot spots on the north end of the complex yesterday. Helicopters were also used on the southeast corner to support direct fire line construction.  On many areas around the perimeter of the complex, crews conducted suppression repair operations, including processing logs, chipping limbs, and removing debris from control lines.  Firefighters also removed firefighting equipment, pumps and hoses no longer needed. This work is being emphasized ahead of predicted cool and wet weather, which is expected to make some areas of the fire line temporarily inaccessible. Damp fuels limited fire behavior to creeping and smoldering.Today, warm and dry weather will continue to reduce fuel moisture and increase the chance for limited active fire behavior and some smoke production. All...

Yesterday and Overnight: Continued warm and dry weather contributed to more active fire behavior. Operations managers used the favorable weather conditions to complete additional burn operations. These conditions also helped crews with on-going efforts to reinforce control lines and further increase the percentage of the fire’s containment. In the wilderness areas of the fire’s west side, there was some growth as remaining islands of fuels between burned areas were consumed. Around the communities along Bumping Lake Road, at American Ridge Ski Lodge and along the SR 410 corridor, crews continued to evaluate and reinforce structure protection measures in case they are needed.  Good progress was made improving containment lines between Bumping River Road and Swamp Creek. Around Cliffdell, firefighters added hose lays to further strengthen structure protection. Along the eastern and southern edges where the fire is completely contained, crews patrolled the fire perimeter and...

COUGAR PEAK FIRE UPDATENORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12Incident Commanders: Jeff Dimke and Bobby Shindelar September 25, 2021 The Cougar Peak Fire is currently burning approximately 15 miles northwest of Lakeview, Oregon. The Incident Command Post at the Lakeview Fairgrounds is closed to all but essential personnel to help ensure the health and safety of community members and firefighters. Weather Today will be warm and dry with temperature and humidity similar to yesterday. Starting tonight, winds will pick up as a low pressure system moves into the area. The National Weather Service issued a fire weather watch for Sunday due to strong, gusty winds and low humidity. Operations Yesterday, crews continued to secure line near Cougar Peak, making progress down the slope from the top of the peak. Throughout the western portion of the fire, crews conducted patrol and mop-up and began identifying suppression repair needs. In the north, the peat bog continued to pose challenges...