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WESTFIR, Ore. – Strategic burning operations are progressing steadily around the north/northeastern perimeter of the Gales Fire, reinforcing lines and increasing containment. When a wildfire is burning in steep and difficult terrain where it may be unsafe for firefighters to work, strategic burning is used to limit the fire’s progression and minimize its intensity. Lines are prepared in safer areas, such as along ridges and road systems, then, when conditions are right, the area between the lines and the fire is burned. Those conditions are primarily weather‐related, including wind, temperature and humidity, that ensure lower intensity burning. After the vegetation in between has burned, the main fire is less likely to progress through the strategically burned area. Firefighters can then safely enter “the black” to monitor for any hot spots and work on extinguishing heat using water and hand tools. Firefighters are also addressing spot fires in several areas with...

Devil’s Knob Complex Update – September 2, 2021  Email: 2021.DevilsKnob@Firenet.gov                                        InciWeb: Inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7771 Information line: 541.900.6133 - 8 a.m.-8 p.m.                      Facebook: Facebook.com/2021DevilsKnobComplex Total Acreage: 39,863                                                                       Complex Total Containment: 28% Personnel assigned: 876 The Devil's Knob Complex is a group of lightning-caused fires on the Tiller Ranger District of the Umpqua National Forest and private lands protected by Douglas Forest Protective Association and the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians.  Fire growth has occurred primarily on the Smith Fire along the east and northwest edges. In addition, areas in the southeast continue to burn but remain within the fireline. While smoke...

The slides from the Walker Creek and Chickadee Creek fires community meeting on September 1st, 2021 are attached here as a file that is available for you to download. The community meeting can be viewed at this

The slides from the Walker Creek and Chickadee Creek fires community meeting on September 1st, 2021 are attached here as a file that is available for you to download.  The community meeting can be viewed at this

Twenty-Five Mile Fire UpdateSeptember 1, 2021Size: 13,906 acresTotal Personnel: 488                                                           Containment: 37%Cause: Under investigationStructures Threatened: 772Structures Lost: 1Yesterday, the increased wind speeds experienced in the area of Slide Ridge and the 8410 road were deemed to be unfavorable for conducting firing operations. However the weather conditions were favorable for conducting the planned firing operations between Utah Saddle and Dove Point. Operations were supported by aviation assets for both water and aerial firing capabilities. These aerial ignition operations, aimed at building depth between the fire and the fire line, continued into the evening shift, working toward Junior Spike.Today, fire crews will continue firing operations as conditions permit in order to secure Slide Ridge and the 8410 Road. Engines and firefighters will continue to secure and...

WALKER CREEK AND CHICKADEE CREEK FIRES: Northwest Team 12 will host a virtual Community Meeting today at 11:00 AM on the Central Washington Fire Information Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/cwafireinfoDAILY FIRE UPDATE - September 1, 2021:The Chickadee Creek Fire is located approximately 15 miles west of Tonasket, Washington. The Walker Creek Fire is located approximately 13 miles east/northeast of Tonasket, Washington, surrounding Lake Bonaparte. The Incident Command Post at the Omak Stampede Grounds is closed to all but essential personnel.Operations All burnout operations are complete on the Walker Creek Fire and all primary direct lines are complete on the Chickadee Creek Fire. Resources continue to be shared between the Walker Creek and Chickadee Creek Fires, depending on where they are most needed.Chickadee Creek FireYesterday fire crews searched for remaining heat sources along the western fire perimeter, while mop-up work continued along the northwestern portion of...

WALKER CREEK AND CHICKADEE CREEK FIRES: Northwest Team 12 will host a virtual Community Meeting today at 11:00 AM on the Central Washington Fire Information Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/cwafireinfoDAILY FIRE UPDATE - September 1, 2021:The Chickadee Creek Fire is located approximately 15 miles west of Tonasket, Washington. The Walker Creek Fire is located approximately 13 miles east/northeast of Tonasket, Washington, surrounding Lake Bonaparte. The Incident Command Post at the Omak Stampede Grounds is closed to all but essential personnel.Operations All burnout operations are complete on the Walker Creek Fire and all primary direct lines are complete on the Chickadee Creek Fire. Resources continue to be shared between the Walker Creek and Chickadee Creek Fires, depending on where they are most needed.Chickadee Creek FireYesterday fire crews searched for remaining heat sources along the western fire perimeter, while mop-up work continued along the northwestern portion of...

Inchelium, WA – Cooler temperatures throughout yesterday provided firefighters with favorable conditions to continue burn operations on the north edge of the fire, in addition to continued line improvements and mop up of earlier spot fires. Burn operations also took place near the Bitteroot Mountain area where firefighters have been working to secure line in difficult terrain. Precipitation received over the fire last night will moderate fire behavior today. Crews will continue to work on improvement to direct line on the north and northeast edge in the Stall Creek area. Firefighters will scout areas along the north and northeast flank for potential burning operations to improve containment lines. Firefighters will work to open roads to the east of Onion Ridge to improve access to the fire’s edge.  On portions of the fire without containment lines, the strategy is to build fire line as close to the fire’s edge as possible, and to strengthen these lines with small-scale...

Winthrop, WA – The Cedar Creek, Cub Creek 2, and Delancy fires are burning on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and public and private lands within Okanogan County.   Safety Note: The Cedar and Cub Creek Fires are active fires, and certain roads and trails in the community and Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest remain closed for your safety. The public is reminded to stay out of closed areas for your safety and the safety of firefighters.   Fire Information Line: (509) 557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily)   Cedar Creek Fire: The fire is 55,187 acres and 87% contained. Engines and air resources responded to smoke reports on Tuesday. Air resources will monitor Abernathy Ridge, using water drops to check fire as needed. Crews continue to secure fire line from Hwy 20 to an area below Vasiliki Ridge, east of Lone Fire campground.  Infrared cameras are being used to find hot spots near structures and crews continue to mop up in those areas. Crews will work on...

Kettle Falls, WA – Northwest Incident Management Team 7 will transfer command of the Bulldog Mountain and Mack Mountain Fires to the Colville National Forest tomorrow at 0700. This will be Northwest Team 7’s last update. Yesterday, firefighters conducted a successful burning operation on the southern flank of the Bulldog Mountain Fire with assistance from air resources. Crews intend on burning along the southern flank again today to close the gap between the fire’s edge and South Boulder Road. Crews will continue to patrol and mop up along the northern flank and take actions to hold the remainder of the fire within containment lines. The eastern flank is in patrol status. Air and firefighting resources will monitor both the Bulldog Mountain and Mack Mountain Fires for active fire behavior, while crews continue road grading on Boulder Cabin Road and other roads around the fires for the next few days. The cold front that moved into the area on Monday night brought cooler...

  TODAY there will be a Virtual Community Meeting for the Walker Creek and Chickadee Creek fires at 11:00 AM (Wednesday, September 1st), hosted by NW Team 12. Speakers including the Incident Meteorologist, Fire Behavior Analyst, Incident Commander, and others will be available to answer your questions. It will be streamed to Facebook Live on the Central Washington Fire Information Facebook page

Kettle Falls, WA – Northwest Incident Management Team 7 will transfer command of the Bulldog Mountain and Mack Mountain Fires to the Colville National Forest tomorrow at 0700. This will be Northwest Team 7’s last update. Yesterday, firefighters conducted a successful burning operation on the southern flank of the Bulldog Mountain Fire with assistance from air resources. Crews intend on burning along the southern flank again today to close the gap between the fire’s edge and South Boulder Road. Crews will continue to patrol and mop up along the northern flank and take actions to hold the remainder of the fire within containment lines. The eastern flank is in patrol status. Air and firefighting resources will monitor both the Bulldog Mountain and Mack Mountain Fires for active fire behavior, while crews continue road grading on Boulder Cabin Road and other roads around the fires for the next few days. The cold front that moved into the area on Monday night brought cooler...

     Winthrop, WA – The Cedar Creek, Cub Creek 2, and Delancy fires are burning on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and public and private lands within Okanogan County.   Safety Note: The Cedar and Cub Creek Fires are active fires, and certain roads and trails in the community and Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest remain closed for your safety. The public is reminded to stay out of closed areas for your safety and the safety of firefighters.   Fire Information Line: (509) 557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily)   Cedar Creek Fire: The fire is 55,187 acres and 87% contained. Engines and air resources responded to smoke reports on Tuesday. Air resources will monitor Abernathy Ridge, using water drops to check fire as needed. Crews continue to secure fire line from Hwy 20 to an area below Vasiliki Ridge, east of Lone Fire campground.  Infrared cameras are being used to find hot spots near structures and crews continue to mop up in those areas. Crews will work on...

 TODAY there will be a Virtual Community Meeting for the Walker Creek and Chickadee Creek fires at 11:00 AM (Wednesday, September 1st), hosted by NW Team 12. Speakers including the Incident Meteorologist, Fire Behavior Analyst, Incident Commander, and others will be available to answer your questions. It will be streamed to Facebook Live on the Central Washington Fire Information Facebook page

Bull Complex Fire UpdateWednesday, 1 September 2021Contact Fire Information: 971.277.5075 or 2021.Bull@firenet.govhttps://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7773/#BullComplexhttps://www.facebook.com/mthoodnf or https://twitter.com/mthoodnfThe Bull Complex grew about 300 acres yesterday.  Because the fire has crossed Forest Road 4696, contingency plans have been made to utilize the Humbug Creek Road as the next possible fireline.  Working directly along the fire’s perimeter in that area is not effective or safe, given the thick, continuous timber stands and single route in and out with active fire on both sides of the road.  Firefighters are removing some vegetation adjacent to the road to reduce fire intensity along the road’s edge and improve its use as a containment line.  The fire is spreading minimally on the north and east sides of the fire perimeter.  The containment has increased near the junction of the Collawash River and Elk Lake Creek. All assigned helicopters were...

Start Date: August 4, 2021    Cause: Lightning    Size: 13,314 acres    Containment: 72% Location: Approximately four miles northeast of Conconully Resources Assigned: 147 personnel Current Situation: Cooler temperatures and light precipitation over portions of the Muckamuck Fire on Tuesday helped firefighters hold containment lines despite gusty winds. The northern perimeter of the fire is the primary area of focus for resources on the incident, remaining hot and exhibiting moderate behavior with smoldering, creeping, and occasional single tree torching.  Areas near the northern fire perimeter that are retaining heat include heavy fuels, tree roots and the deep duff layer. Today on the northwest perimeter of the fire crews continue to mop-up, creating more depth to the containment lines. On portions of the northeast section of the fire, faller teams have been clearing hazard trees in advance of hand crews, creating safe areas to conduct mop-up operations. The...

Actualización del Incendio Schneider Springs 1/09Fecha de inicio: 3 de agosto de 2021Causa: RayoTamaño: 83,647Porcentaje de contención: 8%Recursos asignados: 865 recursosEquipos (22); camiones de bomberos (52); buldócer (8); recursos aéreos (12); otra maquinaria pesada (25)Ayer: La mayor parte de los recursos para el incendio estuvieron destinados al perímetro sur. Los equipos pudieron adap-tarse rápido a los constantes cambios meteorológicos para continuar las operaciones de quema cuando las condiciones eran favorables. Los recursos aéreos apoyaron a los bomberos neutralizando focos calientes y controlando la actividad del incendio cerca de las líneas de contención indirectas. Los bomberos aprovecharon los vientos ligeros para reanudar las operaciones de quema al extremo de Bethel Ridge, y continuaron al oeste, hacia la torre de comunicaciones. Mientras tan-to, los equipos en el extremo oeste del incendio completaron la quema en Forest Road (FR) 199 hacia el cruce con la...

Summary: The Rough Patch Complex and Jack fire are being managed under a full suppression strategy using direct and indirect tactics to minimize fire spread to prevent loss of valuable resources. Firefighters continue to hold and improve line with support from air operations. The Rough Patch is now at 17% containment.   Chaos and Little Bend Fires: The Chaos fire is at 18,979 acres and the Little Bend fire is at 7,137 acres. The eastern end of Chaos is established in the City Creek drainage. Aircraft provided bucket drops to cool the fire and slow progress while crews work on indirect line. The spot on the south end of the Chaos fire is close to being contained. On the western side, things are looking good with no heat detected near the line. Crews continue to mop-up two spots from earlier in the week located on the north end. Indirect line construction on the Little Bend fire is progressing along the 3815 and 3816 roads.   Jack and Buckhead Fires: The Jack fire is at...

Summary: The Rough Patch Complex and Jack fire are being managed under a full suppression strategy using direct and indirect tactics to minimize fire spread to prevent loss of valuable resources. Firefighters continue to hold and improve line with support from air operations. The Rough Patch is now at 17% containment. Chaos and Little Bend Fires: The Chaos fire is at 18,979 acres and the Little Bend fire is at 7,137 acres. The eastern end of Chaos is established in the City Creek drainage. Aircraft provided bucket drops to cool the fire and slow progress while crews work on indirect line. The spot on the south end of the Chaos fire is close to being contained. On the western side, things are looking good with no heat detected near the line. Crews continue to mop-up two spots from earlier in the week located on the north end. Indirect line construction on the Little Bend fire is progressing along the 3815 and 3816 roads. Jack and Buckhead Fires: The Jack fire is at 23,985 acres and...

Email: 2021.DevilsKnob@Firenet.govInformation line: 541.900.6133 - 8 a.m.-8 p.m.Facebook: Facebook.com/2021DevilsKnobComplexTotal Acreage: 38,387Complex Total Containment: 28%Personnel assigned: 839The Devil's Knob Complex is a group of lightning-caused fires on the Tiller Ranger District of the Umpqua National Forest and private lands protected by Douglas Forest Protective Association and the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians.Fire growth has occurred primarily on the Smith Fire on the northeast flank in Slick Creek and on the northwest flank in Straight Creek. On the southeast flank, green interior islands continue to burn and spot. Although the fire is active in these areas, it has been generally moderate.Smith Fire (22,082 acres): Crews continue to remove brush on the outskirts of Ash Valley down to Forest Road 27 in continued efforts to protect private property and structures. Crews made progress with direct lines on the southeast flank in the area of Forest Road 800...