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 Special StatementThis is the last Daily Smoke Outlook for the Middle Fork Complex. Air quality information may be found at the following website: https://fire.airnow.gov/Fire and WeatherToday, winds will shift to an onshore flow, allowing for slightly better afternoon relative humidity between 25% and 35%. Temperatures will still be warm but not as warm as yesterday with highs between 75 and 85 degrees. Winds will be on the increase with the approach of a cold front still 2 to 3 days out. Expect west winds throughout the day with some gusts up to 15 mph. Sunday will be cooler with much better relative humidity as cloud cover will be on the increase. A slight chance of rain will be present as well with the approach of the cold front. Monday and Tuesday will be days with a 90% to 100% chance of substantial rainfall. At this time, between 1.00 – 1.50 inches of rainfall is expected. Fire activity is expected to remain light, with heavy fuels continuing to smolder...

EVACUATION LEVELS DECREASED TODAYDue to increased containment and reduced fire behavior, evacuation levels have been decreased on the Cougar Peak Fire. Areas that were previously in a level 3 evacuation have been reduced to level 2, and areas previously in a level 2 evacuation have been reduced to a level 1. On this map, please note the reddish area shown in the center is the fire perimeter, not a level 3 evacuation. No level 3 evacuations remain on the fire.The reduced evacuation levels for the Cougar Peak Fire can be viewed at the Raptor online map at: https://tinyurl.com/297w4kj7Also please note, the area closure on the Fremont-Winema National Forest remains in

Applications are now open for fire districts 

2021 Calendar

October 1 – Application process opens for districts to apply for surplus engines.

October 31 – Application window closes and selections are made.

November 15 – DNR will begin to notify districts of the results.

DNR will surplus 10 fire engines as well as four fire decks to eligible Washington Fire Districts this year. RCW 76.04.135(4) authorizes DNR to transfer ownership of surplus DNR engines to Fire Districts in wildfire prone areas. These Districts need to have a median income level below the state average. Interested Districts can submit a request for an engine by completing the “Surplus Engine Request Form.” Requests must be received by DNR no later than October 31, 2021.

View the PowerPoint with photos and more information on each fire engine. Districts can view the engines in person October 1 through the 29 (Mon-Fri) at the DNR Compound located at 801 88th Avenue SE, Tumwater, WA. To schedule a viewing of engines, please contact Nick Cronquist DNR Fire District Assistance at 360-480-2700. 

DNR will consider the following when prioritizing applications for engines:

• Wildfire Prone Area
• Mutual aid response agreements with DNR
• Volunteer firefighter membership           
• District Budget
• Average Annual Wildfire Responses
• Districts that have not received an engine in the last 3 years are first priority. *Decks are excluded*
• Additional criteria may also be utilized

Requests must be received no later than October 31, 2021 and DNR will begin to notify districts of the results as soon as November 15, 2021.

NOTE: All surplus fire engines are offered “AS IS.” DNR makes no warranty of condition or operability. Fire districts are encouraged to complete their own due diligence to determine vehicle condition and operability, including tanks, pumps, and other vehicle accessories during the application window.

Questions regarding the transfer process should be directed to DNR Fire District Assistance at 360-902-1300.

Applications are now open for fire districts 

2021 Calendar

October 1 – Application process opens for districts to apply for surplus engines.

October 31 – Application window closes and selections are made.

November 15 – DNR will begin to notify districts of the results.

DNR will surplus 10 fire engines as well as four fire decks to eligible Washington Fire Districts this year. RCW 76.04.135(4) authorizes DNR to transfer ownership of surplus DNR engines to Fire Districts in wildfire prone areas. These Districts need to have a median income level below the state average. Interested Districts can submit a request for an engine by completing the “Surplus Engine Request Form.” Requests must be received by DNR no later than October 31, 2021.

View the PowerPoint with photos and more information on each fire engine. Districts can view the engines in person October 1 through the 29 (Mon-Fri) at the DNR Compound located at 801 88th Avenue SE, Tumwater, WA. To schedule a viewing of engines, please contact Nick Cronquist DNR Fire District Assistance at 360-480-2700. 

DNR will consider the following when prioritizing applications for engines:

• Wildfire Prone Area
• Mutual aid response agreements with DNR
• Volunteer firefighter membership           
• District Budget
• Average Annual Wildfire Responses
• Districts that have not received an engine in the last 3 years are first priority. *Decks are excluded*
• Additional criteria may also be utilized

Requests must be received no later than October 31, 2021 and DNR will begin to notify districts of the results as soon as November 15, 2021.

NOTE: All surplus fire engines are offered “AS IS.” DNR makes no warranty of condition or operability. Fire districts are encouraged to complete their own due diligence to determine vehicle condition and operability, including tanks, pumps, and other vehicle accessories during the application window.

Questions regarding the transfer process should be directed to DNR Fire District Assistance at 360-902-1300.

 Middle Fork Complex Fire Update – September 24, 2020 Incident Commander Jimmer Hunt Size:  30,928 acres                                                                     Containment: 55% Start Date: July 29, 2021 2:00 pm                                                                                                           Cause: Lightning Location: North of Oakridge, OR                                                                                                        Number of Personnel: 267 Firefighters transition to rehabilitation tasks, monitoring - but mission not over   Westfir, OR – Today, a Willamette Type 3 team assumes control over the Middle Fork Complex. This local team is also...

Ayer y anoche: el clima cálido y seco favoreció las operaciones de quema para fortalecer las líneas de contención. Los equipos en Bumping River Road continuaron mejorando la protección de estructuras y probando los rociadores instalados. Se usaron recursos aéreos para ayudar con las operaciones de extinción en Bumping River Road y Old River Road, y continúa la monitorización de estructuras en la zona de Cliffdell y sus alrededores. A lo largo del resto del perímetro del incendio (desde la Carretera 410 al sur de Cliffdell hasta el cruce con la US 12, y desde ahí hacia el oeste), los equipos siguieron recogiendo equipamiento que ya no están usando. La tala de árboles peligrosos continuó en Old River Road y los equipos siguieron limpiando las zonas quemadas previamente en la FR 1706. Hoy: el pronóstico indica un aumento leve de la temperatura y vientos leves del sureste. Los bomberos seguirán probando los rociadores instalados en zonas de la Carretera (HWY) 410,...

 Yesterday and Overnight: Warmer drier weather helped ensure successful burning operations to strengthen containment lines. Crews along Bumping River Road continued to improve structure protection as well as test sprinkler set ups. Air resources were used to assist with fire activity along Bumping River Road and Old River Road. Monitoring of structures in and around the Cliffdell area is ongoing. Along the rest of the perimeter of the fire (along Highway 410 south of Cliffdell to the junction of US 12 and from the junction of US 12 westward), fire personnel continued to back haul equipment no longer in use. Hazard tree mitigation continued along Old River Road and crews continued mopping up previous burnouts along the FR 1706. Today: A slight increase in temperature is forecast with light southeasterly winds. Firefighters will continue to test sprinkler set ups in the areas along Highway (HWY) 410, Cliffdell and Goose Prairie to ensure functionality. Use of heavy equipment along the...

Green Ridge Fire Statistics: Size: 43,735 acres, Containment: 61%, Total Personnel: 64, Location: 30 miles east of Walla Walla, Reported: July 7, 2021, Cause: Lightning. Current Situation: Yesterday the fire continued to have minimal fire behavior, with a few interior smokes observed on the southwest corner of the fire near Godman Guard Station. Firefighters continued to patrol and mop up all containment lines. Where containment lines are secured, firefighters also completed suppression repair (such as constructing water bars to help reduce erosion potential and mastication to improve roadways used for containment lines) based on identified rehabilitation needs. Crews also continued backhauling (returning) equipment that is no longer needed for suppression operations. Today firefighters will continue to patrol and monitor fire behavior, particularly on the southern edge of the fire that has uncontained fireline within the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. Crews will also mop up where...

COUGAR PEAK FIRE UPDATE - September 24, 2021 NORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12 Incident Commanders: Jeff Dimke and Bobby Shindelar 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 the warmest and driest day of the week with temperatures into the low 80s. Temperatures will cool over the weekend, with temperatures further dropping early next week.  Operations Yesterday, crews continued to install hose lays on the north side of Cougar Peak. With light winds, fire activity within containment lines around Cougar Peak was much quieter than in previous days. Along the western edge, crews made great progress in their mop-up efforts and have now increased the depth of containment lines to 100-200 feet. In the northern portion of the fire, crews...

RIPPLEBROOK, Ore. – Heat remains within the fire perimeter with smouldering and light smoke.  Moisture levels in live and deal fuels will continue to decrease in the next few days with the forecasted drying trend. The south flank of the fire had minimal activity yesterday, yet smoke was visible from the surrounding area.  The fire did not advance beyond its current footprint as crews were able to directly engage the fire utilizing helicopter support.  Patrolling, mop-up and suppression repair will continue over the next operational shifts.Ripplebrook campground’s hazard trees have been removed to provide safe areas for firefighters.  Tree falling modules assigned to Rainbow Campground will continue to remove fuels, in conjunction with heavy equipment such as skidder, excavator and chipper. Weather: Today’s high temperatures will be near 80 degrees, with northeast wind from 5 to 10 mph. This will be the last sunny day for the next few days as high clouds arrive overnight....

Size: 22,117 acres Total Personnel: 246 (5 crews, 6 engines, 3 helicopters, 15 water tenders, 2 heavy equipment) Containment: 62% Location: 12 miles NW of Chelan, WA Cause: Under investigation As of Saturday, September 25, 2021, note the change of contact information: Fire Information: 509-682-4900 Inciweb: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7804/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OkaWenNF/ Southwest Incident Management Team 3 will transition command of the Twentyfive Mile Fire to a Type 3 Organization at 6:00 a.m. Saturday, September 25, 2021. Today will be the final fire update unless there is significant increase in fire activity. Update: Firefighting crews will continue to monitor and patrol the perimeter. They will secure and repair handlines and perimeter roads as needed. Chipping operations will continue. Repair crews, using heavy equipment, will continue to rehab and repair suppression damaged areas, focusing particularly on areas where dozers were used. Road crews will...

Fire and Weather:The Rough Patch Complex remains at 50,376 acres as does the Devils Knob at 69,941 acres. The complexes are 42% and 59% contained respectively. Today will be the warmest and driest day since last weekend’s rains. The wind will also be an added factor increasing the fire danger level to “elevated”. However, there is still little likelihood of anything more than isolated hot spots growing within the fire perimeter.Smoke:Today and tomorrow the air quality in SW Oregon will likely not be negatively affected by smoke generated from the Rough Patch and Devils Knob Complex  Fires. However, Sunday the air quality index may be compromised by smoke from wildfires in northern California.NoteThis is the last Smoke Outlook for the South Oregon Cascades for these

Fire and Weather:The Rough Patch Complex remains at 50,376 acres as does the Devils Knob at 69,941 acres. The complexes are 42% and 59% contained respectively. Today will be the warmest and driest day since last weekend’s rains. The wind will also be an added factor increasing the fire danger level to “elevated”. However, there is  still little likelihood of anything more than isolated hot spots growing within the fire perimeter.Smoke:Today and tomorrow the air quality in SW Oregon will likely not be negatively affected by smoke generated from the Rough Patch and Devils Knob Complex Fires. However, Sunday the air quality index may be compromised by smoke from wildfires in northern California.NoteThis is the last Smoke Outlook for the South Oregon Cascades for these

Tamaño: 22,117 acres Personal total: 246 personas (5 equipos, 6 camiones de bomberos, 3 helicópteros, 15 tanques de agua, 2 maquinaria pesada) Contención: 62% Ubicación: 12 millas al NO de Chelan, WA Causa: a ser determinada Tenga en cuenta que a partir del sábado 25 de septiembre de 2021 la información de contacto será diferente: Información sobre incendios: 509-682-4900 Inciweb: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7804/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OkaWenNF/ A partir del sábado 25 de septiembre de 2021 a las 6:00 a.m., el Equipo de gestión de incidentes del suroeste dejará la gestión del incendio de Twentyfive Mile a una organización tipo 3. Esta será la última actualización del incendio, a menos que se produzca un aumento significativo de la actividad del mismo. Actualización: los bomberos continuarán monitoreando y patrullando el perímetro, asegurando y reparando las líneas de mano y las vías del perímetro según sea necesario. Continuarán las...

September 24, 2021 Fire Information:   541-482-1331 E-mail:    2021.jack@firenet.gov Incident Summary:  Firefighters were successful using direct tactics to suppress spots on the north end of the complex yesterday. Areas along the eastern perimeter were also inspected for opportunities to use direct tactics on persistent hotspots. Crews conducted suppression repair operations, including processing logs, chipping limbs, and removing debris from drainage areas.  Fire behavior was limited to creeping and smoldering. Today, warm and dry weather will reduce fuel moisture and increase the chance for limited active fire behavior.  Monitor and patrol by air resources will be available all day. Chaos and Little Bend Fires:  The Chaos Fire is 28,841 acres, and Little Bend Fire is 9,417 acres. Firefighters secured several spot fires on the north and northeast sides of the Chaos Fire along Noon Day Ridge. Crews mopped up and gridded the fire's perimeter near the 2212...

September 24, 2021 Fire  Information:  541-482-1331 E-mail:  2021.jack@firenet.gov   Incident Summary:  Firefighters were successful using direct tactics to suppress spots on the north end of the complex yesterday. Areas along the eastern perimeter were also inspected for opportunities to use direct tactics on persistent hotspots. Crews conducted suppression repair operations, including processing logs, chipping limbs, and removing debris from drainage areas.  Fire behavior was limited to creeping and smoldering. Today, warm and dry weather will reduce fuel moisture and increase the chance for limited active fire behavior.  Monitor and patrol by air resources will be available all day.Chaos and Little Bend Fires:  The Chaos Fire is 28,841 acres, and Little Bend Fire is 9,417 acres. Firefighters secured several spot fires on the north and northeast sides of the Chaos Fire along Noon Day Ridge. Crews mopped up and gridded the fire's perimeter near the 2212...

Fire and WeatherToday will see warmer temperatures and lower humidity across the fire area. Temperatures will warm into the 80’s, near 90 in some locations. E/SE winds will be fairly light. Saturday and Sunday will see increasing cloud cover and lower temperatures. Monday, a fall-like system will approach with another system later in the week that may be a season-ender. Fire activity is still in the creeping/smoldering stage, but may see more active fire in isolated areas by this afternoon. Expect more surface fire where wind and slope align on aspects that have been exposed to sunlight. There is potential for occasional single tree torching.SmokeFires across the State continue to be quiet this week. Smoke production is minimal, and air quality has stayed Good across the Outlook Area. NE winds will help push smoke down slope/down valley overnight. Depending on fire activity, Oakridge may see increased smoke impacts. Expect drift smoke from northern California to again be pushed...

Getting ready for your big hunt? Know before you go! There are numerous forest closures for wildfires that have impacted the state this summer. Check out the forest closures relating to the Devils Knob Complex and other fires that might impact your hunting trip: https://nifc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=52a8f61ef92642139deb161c0b0831aa After to navigate to the site, in the upper right is a button to show the legend. As you zoom in on the map, you will see the Wildlife Management Units, Fire Evacuation Areas, and Emergency Fire

 John Day, Hines and Prairie City, OR. — (September 23, 2021) Malheur National Forest Fire staff opened all boundary area roads on the Black Butte Fire Closure Area. This will allow access to the North Fork Campground, an  area popular with hunters.  Forest visitors are asked to use caution when recreating in the area. There will be fire traffic for the next few weeks. Visitors are also reminded that the Malheur National Forest is at Phase C of Public Use Restrictions and Extreme Fire Danger. For more information on Public Use Restrictions pleasevisit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/malheur/fire/?cid=fsbdev3_033802    The closure order and map can be found on online on our home page by clicking the Forest Order button on the bottom right at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/malheur/notices/?cid=STELPRD3845529 or by visiting Inciweb at: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7770/   Closure area consists of all geographical areas on Forest Service land within boundaries of the...

 John Day, Hines and Prairie City, OR. — (September 23, 2021) Malheur National Forest Fire staff opened all boundary area roads on the Black Butte Fire Closure Area. This will allow access to the North Fork Campground, an  area popular with hunters.   Forest visitors are asked to use caution when recreating in the area. There will be fire traffic for the next few weeks. Visitors are also reminded that the Malheur National Forest is at Phase C of Public Use Restrictions and Extreme Fire Danger. For more information on Public Use Restrictions pleasevisit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/malheur/fire/?cid=fsbdev3_033802    The closure order and map can be found on online on our home page by clicking the Forest Order button on the bottom right at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/malheur/notices/?cid=STELPRD3845529 or by visiting Inciweb at: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7770/   Closure area consists of all geographical areas on Forest Service land within boundaries of...