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RIPPLEBROOK, Ore. Firefighters took advantage of the rain and cooler temperatures yesterday to patrol and monitor for hot spots near the fire line. Additionally, firefighters removed vegetation near the fire perimeter to reduce the chance of fire spread. Today, firefighters continue to establish containment line on the northwest side of the Bull Complex. This plan will allow the fire to stay in a smaller footprint. Following yesterday’s heavy rain, firefighters are assessing the fire today to see where it is most active in order to make the most strategic and effective plan over the next few days. Additionally, firefighters are mitigating erosion from the rain by cleaning ditch lines. Heavy equipment will repair washed out roads and help maintain culverts on forest roads. Travel may be difficult in the coming days as heavy rains impact forest infrastructure.  Weather: Over one inch of rain fell over the Bull Complex yesterday. An additional inch of rain is in the forecast for...

Emergency Information   Lake County Sheriff’s Office Media Release Contact: Melanie Lasley September 19, 2021 1:00 pm (541) 947-6003

Ayer y anoche: el clima de ayer trajo consigo lluvias abundantes sobre el incendio. La precipitación pudo ayudar a disminuir el comportamiento del incendio, lo que permitió a los bomberos avanzar más rápido en las operaciones de extinción. Las restricciones temporales de viaje en Bumping River fueron suspendida; sin embargo, se sigue recomendando tener extrema precaución al viajar por esta carretera. Los equipos en las zonas de Goose Prairie y American Ridge comenzaron a recoger los equipos sobrantes para retirarlos próximamente, y los bomberos exploraron la zona del sendero de American Ridge en busca de posibles opciones para establecer una línea de contención. Los equipos comenzaron a limpiar los alrededores de estructuras y a retirar equipo sobrante cerca de la zona de Cliffdell y en las comunidades al sur en la Carretera 410, y los bomberos continuaron patrullando el lado sur del incendio.   Hoy: se esperan lluvias dispersas de nuevo sobre el incendio, con...

 Middle Fork Complex Daily Update – September 19, 2021 Northwest Incident Management Team 6 Shawn Sheldon, Incident Commander  Phone: 425-324-1267 (8am-8pm) Email: 2021.middlefork@firenet.gov InciWeb: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7745   Facebook: facebook.com/MiddleForkComplex Twitter: twitter.com/willametteNF  Size:  30,761 acres                                           Origin/Location: North of Oakridge, OR Contained: 43%                                                Date/Time Detected: July 29, 2021, 2:00 p.m. Number of Personnel: 622                               Cause: Lightning   Westfir, OR – Crews spent yesterday monitoring the fire; minimal fire behavior was reported. The fire received anywhere between 1.6 to 3 inches of rain from yesterday until this morning. Even with the increase in moisture from heavy...

 Burns, OR – Northwest Incident Management Team 7 will transfer command of the Big Meadow Fire to a Type 4 organization managed by Incident Commander Darren Gunn today at 7:00 p.m. Cooperation between local agencies will continue towards reaching full containment of the fire. This will be Team 7’s last update. All future updates will be provided on the Burns Interagency Fire Zone Facebook page.     Yesterday, firefighters continued work on gridding and mop up. With the cold front that moved through the area, about a quarter inch of rain fell over the fire. Crews were able to mop up and grid until the rain made the roads too muddy to travel on.  On the southern flank, crews worked on mop up and used a chipper to chip and disperse fuels to clean up vegetation along the fireline.    Today the northern flank near Upper Valley will be in patrol status with one engine. On the eastern flank near Egypt Canyon, firefighters will continue work on mop up and backhauling hose...

Cougar Peak Fire Update Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander Kevin Stock September 19, 2021   Lakeview Ore. – The weather event predicted for the past several days moved over the fire yesterday. Up to one-third of an inch of rain fell on the fire, dampening exposed fuels and reducing fire intensity. However, it was not enough moisture to keep the fire from continuing to burn. In the afternoon, the southwest corner of the fire had a spot fire that firefighters stopped at one-tenth of an acre. Large drought-stricken trees and fuels under thick canopies continued to feed the fires through the afternoon.   As the rain subsided in the afternoon, crews were cautious of working in the heavily timbered areas, as fire and drought weakened trees fell across the fire lines and roadways.   Mop-up on the eastern side of the fire continued all day. Crews continued progress on containment line work. From the south end up the east side of the fire around to the north end,...

Yesterday and Overnight:  Yesterday’s weather brought in measurable precipitation over the fire. This precipitation was able to help moderate fire behavior which allowed firefighters to gain momentum on fire suppression efforts. Temporary restrictions for travel along Bumping River road were lifted, however, it is still advised any travel along this road proceed with caution. Crews within the Goose Prairie and American Ridge area began to collect excess equipment for future removal. Along the American Ridge trail, firefighters scouted the area for potential future efforts to establish a containment line. Near the Cliffdell area and communities south along Highway 410, crews began to mop up around structures and remove any excess equipment. On the southern flank of the fire, firefighters continue to patrol the area.   Today: Scattered showers are forecast again over the fire with the greatest amount around the eastern portion. Crews within the northwest area of...

Rainfall with cooler temperatures continue to reduce fire behavior on the northwest flank of Bonaparte Mountain.  Crews continue to patrol and monitor this area for changes in fire behavior.  Rehabilitation crews continue to work in the original fire scar of the Walker Creek fire, primarily south of Bunch Road. Crews anticipate being close to finalizing rehabilitation on private lands by the end of shift tomorrow.  Rehabilitation will continue on the Forest Service lands for at least several more weeks.Crews will be demobilized to their home unit for much needed R&R or be reassigned to another fire as the Walker Creek fire continues to subside with any remaining fuels along the fire line or around houses and structures are consumed or extinguished by crews. The incident management team is developing a transition plan to return the fire to the local districts (DNR and USFS).  The fire is anticipated to be transferred by Wednesday morning. Cool and showery weather is expected with...

  Size: 22,061 acres Total Personnel: 311 (7 crews, 10 engines, 3 helicopters, 17 water tenders, 2 heavy equipment) Containment: 50% Location: 12 miles NW of Chelan, WA Cause: Under investigation Reminder about Drones: If you fly, we can’t. All aerial suppression efforts are grounded when drones are detected within the restricted flight area of the fire. Yesterday: The fire area received cooler weather and precipitation throughout the weekend. The weather decreased fire activity. Chipping operations progressed on the southeast perimeter along the 8410 Road and north along the 5900. Crews will continue work along these areas and expect to complete it in the next couple of days. Repair and rehab crews worked on repairing handline along the northeast perimeter. Firefighters continued to patrol, monitor, and repair control features along the perimeters of the fire. Road crews continued to work on road repairs to ensure safe access for fire personnel.  Today:...

Tamaño: 22,061 acres Personal total: 311 personas (7 equipos, 10 camiones de bomberos, 3 helicópteros, 17 buldóceres, 2 tanques de agua, 2 maquinaria pesada) Contención: 50% Ubicación: 12 millas al NO de Chelan, WA Causa: a ser determinada  Recordatorio sobre drones: si usted vuela, nosotros no podemos hacerlo. Todos los esfuerzos de contención aérea se quedan inactivos en tierra cuando se detectan drones dentro del área restringida del incendio. Ayer: la zona del incendio presentó condiciones meteorológicas frías y precipitaciones durante el fin de semana que contribuyeron a una disminución de la actividad del incendio. Se realizaron operaciones de tala en el lado sureste del perímetro en la Carretera 8410 y al norte en la 5900. Los equipos continuaron los trabajos en estas zonas, que espera completar en los próximos días. Los equipos de reparación y rehabilitación monitorearon, patrullaron y repararon la línea de mano al noreste del perímetro; mientras...

LEVEL 3 DROPPED TO LEVEL 2 FOR SOME TILLER RESIDENTS News Release from Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office  September 19th, 2021 10:20 AM TILLER, Ore. - After consultation with the Devils Knob Fire Managers, the Sheriff's Office is announcing changes to evacuation orders previously issued for some homeowners in Tiller. Based on current weather conditions and fire activity, the following homes are now under a Level 2 “BE SET” evacuation advisory:  All homes on Ash Valley Road All homes on South Umpqua Road starting at Dumont Creek Campground to the 28000 block of South Umpqua Road. These homes are no longer under the previously issued Level 3 “GO!” order.  Level 2 “BE SET” means: You must prepare to leave at a moments 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...

Fire and WeatherExpect scattered rain showers continuing through today, tapering off by Sunday evening. A warming/drying trend begins Monday, but another cold front Is expected to move in by Wednesday/Thursday. Not much precipitation expected with the next system. Fire behavior will be limited to isolated pockets of heat and heavy fuels smoldering with no movement or perimeter growth expected today.SmokeAlthough fire activity will be minimal, heavy, critically dry fuels will continue to smolder and consume, and smoke will continue to be generated. To what degree air quality is impacted will depend on location where smoke is generated, how much smoke is generated, and where wind takes it. Widely scattered small pockets of heavy fuels smoldering shouldn’t result in large amounts of smoke accumulation as would be expected if a few fairly large pockets of heavy fuels were to be smoldering in one drainage. For today and tomorrow, smoke shouldn’t be much of an issue, but that will...

One of the first tasks a Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team undertakes is a soil burn severity map. Typically, BAER Teams use satellite imagery comparisons of pre- and post-fire vegetation condition to develop preliminary estimates of soil burn severity and identify areas of interest (see https://fsapps.nwcg.gov/baer/). Using information collected in the burned area, this preliminary estimate is refined into a finalized soil burn severity map. For the Twentyfive Mile Fire, however, persistent cloud and smoke cover and timing of satellite orbits made obtaining clear imagery of the burned area impossible. Instead of starting from satellite-derived estimates of severity, the BAER Team will rely solely on ground-based observations. They will collect information on ground cover, canopy consumption, intact roots, and water repellency to inform soil burn severity mapping. While the precision provided by the satellite process will not be present in this product, the manually derived...

  Fire and Weather: The Rough Patch Fire is now at 50,212 acres and the Devils Knob at 69,301 acres. Both are 37 - 49% contained. Today should be rainy and wet most of the day which will result in minimal fire behavior. Overnight should be cool and clear. Smoke: The rains yesterday slowed fire growth, though there are pockets of small fires within the containment area. These small shouldering logs will produce very little

   Fire Update for Sunday, September 19, 2021                              Fire Information:  541-482-1331 Incident Summary:  A soaking rain over the last 24 hours minimized fire activity across the entire Rough Patch Complex and Jack Fire. A strong front early Saturday morning brought over 1.5 inches rain, low wind speeds and cool temperatures that slowed fire growth overall. The weather shift has given fire managers opportunity to refine suppression repair and additional control measures. Sunday will bring more rain but clearing with calm winds by evening. A drying trend is expected starting Monday afternoon. Moderate fire activity is anticipated by mid-week as fuel moistures dry out. Lane County Evacuation Level 3 is still in effect on the northern portion of the Chaos Fire near the Bohemia Mining District. Chaos and Little Bend Fires:  The Chaos Fire is 28,696 acres and the Little Bend Fire is 9,382 acres.  Fire behavior across the Chaos and...

Incident Summary:  A soaking rain over the last 24 hours minimized fire activity across the entire Rough Patch Complex and Jack Fire. A strong front early Saturday morning brought over 1.5 inches rain, low wind speeds and cool temperatures that slowed fire growth overall. The weather shift has given fire managers opportunity to refine suppression repair and additional control measures. Sunday will bring more rain but clearing with calm winds by evening. A drying trend is expected starting Monday afternoon. Moderate fire activity is anticipated by mid-week as fuel moistures dry out. Lane County Evacuation Level 3 is still in effect on the northern portion of the Chaos Fire near the Bohemia Mining District. Chaos and Little Bend Fires:  The Chaos Fire is 28,696 acres and the Little Bend Fire is 9,382 acres.  Fire behavior across the Chaos and Little Bend Fires was minimal due to the recent rain allowing fire managers to develop a plan to build containment lines around spot fire that...

Devil’s Knob Complex Update September 19, 2021, 8:30 a.m. Location: Tiller Ranger District Size: 69,301 acres (includes Mule Creek and other fires in patrol status) Containment: 49% Personnel: 801 Cause: Lightning Smoke: http://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com Fire Information: 541-900-6133 Email: 2021.DevilsKnob@firenet.gov Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7771 Facebook: www.facebook.com/2021DevilsKnobComplex YouTube: http://tiny.cc/DevilsKnobYouTube Yesterday: Heavy rain blanketed the fire areas yesterday and weather stations collected between three-quarters of an inch and one and a half inches of rain. Rain and subsequent wet and muddy conditions impeded some direct fire line construction and mop up. Crews monitored and patrolled fire perimeters and continued to mop up along uncontained fire perimeters where there were opportunities to do so. Current Situation: The Devil’s Knob Complex is now being managed by Pacific Northwest Team 2, a Type 1 Incident...

   Middle Fork Complex Daily Update – September 18, 2021 Northwest Incident Management Team 6 Shawn Sheldon, Incident Commander   Phone: 425-324-1267 (8am-8pm) Email: 2021.middlefork@firenet.gov InciWeb: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7745   Facebook: facebook.com/MiddleForkComplex Twitter: twitter.com/willametteNF   Size:  30,761 acres                                           Origin/Location: North of Oakridge, OR Contained: 43%                                                Date/Time Detected: July 29, 2021, 2:00 p.m. Number of Personnel: 652                              Cause: Lightning   Westfir, OR – Crews located some heat along the southeastern fire perimeter yesterday and have been closely coordinating mop-up operations. Water bars have been constructed on dozer and hand lines, culverts and ditches have been cleaned of...

RIPPLEBROOK, Ore. Aerial resources, including fixed wing and helicopters, applied retardant and water around the Gold Butte Lookout yesterday to protect the structure as weather conditions were favorable. Firefighters removed vegetation near the structure-wrapped historic lookout. Firefighters will monitor the area near the lookout for hotspots over the next few days as conditions allow.“We continue to evaluate the values at risk based on established management action points and respond with the appropriate action for the situation,” said Incident Commander Trainee Eric Riener. “We act decisively within a clear decision framework to ensure firefighter and public safety while protecting important historical structures and natural resources.”  Rainy and cooler weather will allow the firefighters to add to the indirect and direct containment lines where safety allows. Firefighters will remove vegetation and patrol for hot spots during the rain event in an effort to increase...

Ayer y anoche:  el clima frío de ayer trajo precipitaciones leves en la zona, especialmente en el lado oeste del incendio, alrededor de Goose Prairie, La lluvia leve y el clima fresco ayudaron a disminuir la actividad del incendio, lo que se tradujo en operaciones de extinción de fuego y refuerzo de protección de estructuras más exitosas. A lo largo del noroeste, los bomberos realizaron trabajos extinción a medida que aumentaba la intensidad del fuego. Asimismo, siguieron implementando las medidas de protección de estructuras en las comunidades y alrededores de Cliffdell, Goose Prairie y Bumping Lake. En el lado noreste del incendio, las líneas de contención resistieron y los equipos enfocaron la desmantelación de equipos instalados en esas zonas; mientras que los bomberos en la parte sur del incendio patrullaron y monitorearon las líneas de contención en los sistemas viales.Hoy: se esperan lluvias torrenciales con gran cantidad de precipitaciones en el lado oeste del...