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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. Clearer skies yesterday allowed aircraft to assist with burning operations and water drops. Fires were actively burning, however most growth was from burning operations to secure fire line and/or unburned pockets within the fire perimeter.Chaos and Little Bend Fires: The Chaos fire is at 18,341 acres and the Little Bend fire is at 7,021 acres. Fire crews were able to complete the fire line connecting the Chaos and Little Bend fires on the 3821 road. Another spot crossed the 3821 road on the north side of the Chaos and was picked up quickly by crews working in the area. Firefighters continue to work the three spot fires and hold and improve lines on the north and south edges of the Chaos fire. On the Little Bend fire, the 3815 and 3816 roads are being cleared for use as indirect line to the...

Great Basin Type 2 Incident Management Team #4 Tuesday, 31 August 2021 Contact Fire Information:  971.277.5075 or 2021.Bull@firenet.gov https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7773/ #BullComplex https://www.facebook.com/mthoodnf or https://twitter.com/mthoodnf Yesterday, the Bull Complex was much less active and grew just under 350 acres as temperatures moderated in the high 60s and relative humidity increased to the high 30s.  Due to the fire growth from Sunday on the southeast side of the fire that crossed Forest Road 4696 near the Willamette National Forest boundary the Marion County Sheriff’s office issued a Level 1 “Be Ready” evacuation advisory only for Breitenbush Hot Springs. Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in their area, monitor emergency services websites and local media, and make an action plan should the evacuation level rise. The advisory can be viewed at:  https://www.flashalert.net/id/MarionSheriff?alert=1. Fire managers are continuously...

Actualización del Incendio Schneider Springs 31/08 Se ha programado una reunión pública virtual a las 7:30pm en la página de Facebook del Incendio Schneider Springs  Fecha de inicio: 3 de agosto de 2021Causa: RayoTamaño: 82,222 acresPorcentaje de contención: 8%Recursos asignados: 826 recursosEquipos (19); camiones de bomberos (53); buldócer (8); recursos aéreos (12); otra maquinaria pesada (25)Ayer: la actividad del incendio aumentó, pero no tuvo mayor propagación a pesar de los vientos fuertes que se habían pro-nosticado durante la alerta de bandera roja. En el perímetro cerca de Gold Creek se creó una columna de humo, pero los equipos monitorearon la actividad y el incendio no amenazó propiedades privadas ni las cabañas de la zona. Los equipos en la parte suroeste del incendio continuaron la quema a lo largo de Forest Road (FR) 199 y llegaron, aproximadamente, a un cuarto de milla del cruce con la carretera FR 1500/15. Algunos pequeños fuegos salpicados se...

Schneider Springs Fire Daily Update August 31, 2021 A virtual public meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on the Schneider Springs Fire Facebook page    Start Date: August 3, 2021Cause: LightningSize: 82,222 acresPercent Contained: 8%Resources Assigned: 826 resourcesCrews (19); Engines (53); Dozers (8); Air Resources (12); Other Heavy Equipment (25)Yesterday: Fire activity increased yesterday but the fire did not make any significant runs despite the gusty winds predicted during the Red Flag Warning. The perimeter near Gold Creek put up a smoke column but crews monitored activity and the fire was not threatening private property and cabins in the area. Crews on the southwest portion of the fire continued firing along Forest Road (FR) 199 and are within approximately one quarter of a mile of the FR 1500/15 road junction. A few small spot fires escaped the perimeter on FR 199 but were quickly identified and contained by firefighters. Air tankers dropped retardant along containment...

Fire and WeatherThe Middle Fork Complex is now at 20,094 acres and is 12% contained. The Fire Weather Forecast expects cooler temperatures yet again today, but with a bit drier air mass above the mixing layer. Cloud cover will break up faster today, and extra sunshine and warmer temperatures will yield more terrain-driven wind. Transport winds will be from the north/northwest. Fire behavior is expected to be moderate, but may exhibit more active behavior in heavier fuels that have been preheated. Generally fire will continue to slowly advance toward established control lines.SmokeExpect terrain driven winds coupled with west/northwest transport winds to keep smoke headed over the Cascades toward Bend and La Pine. Eugene, Oakridge and McKenzie Bridge should enjoy Good air quality again today, with potential to venture briefly into Moderate this morning before upslope/up valley winds get moving. Tomorrows north/northeast transport winds will keep smoke primarily west of the

WESTFIR, Ore. – Although lines are holding overall, flying embers and firebrands are igniting spot fires in several areas around the Gales Fire.Monday, aviation and ground resources were still working to contain a spot fire that began Sunday in the Delp Creek drainage, among others.  Firefighters are also connecting segments of alternate and contingency line and reinforcing lines with strategic ignitions as they are completed. A swing shift will be added today, which will extend the operational window for suppression efforts, including strategic ignitions. Fire managers are working on strategies to safely attack the fingers at the southern end of the Gales Fire footprint.On the Kwis Fire, in addition to mop up, crews have begun line repair the process of covering up exposed ground on hand and dozer lines to return the forest to a more natural state on the outskirts of the fire boundary. As they are removed, hoses and other supplies are being reallocated to the Gales Fire.  A...

Smoke Outlook for 8/31 - 9/01South Oregon Cascades Rough Patch & Devils Knob Complex, and Jack Fire  Issued at: 2021-08-31 07:37 PDTWeather and Fire:  Light downslope/downvalley winds overnight will transition to light upslope/upvalley winds in the fire area around noon today. Gusty winds over ridges from the NW may start over the fire area around noon. The Rough Patch Complex is 33,845 acres and 15% contained. The Jack fire is 23,976 acres and 53% contained. The Devils Knob Complex is 36,549 acres and 25% contained. Crews continue to scout for control lines, burn out areas to increase containment, and mop up and patrol cooler areas of the fire perimeters. Smoke:  Yesterday westerly winds kept smoke out of Roseburg and Grants Pass, and improved air quality in Medford. Today N to NW winds should also keep unhealthy smoke out of Medford. Air quality in Shady Cove should degrade during the day and start improving this evening. Communities east of the fires will have periods of...

South Oregon Cascades Rough Patch & Devils Knob Complex, and Jack Fire Issued at: 2021-08-31 07:37 PDT.Weather and Fire:  Light downslope/downvalley winds overnight will transition to light upslope/upvalley winds in the fire area around noon today. Gusty winds over ridges from the NW may start over the fire area around noon. The Rough Patch Complex is 33,845 acres and 15% contained. The Jack fire is 23,976 acres and 53% contained. The Devils Knob Complex is 36,549 acres and 25% contained. Crews continue to scout for control lines, burn out areas to increase containment, and mop up and patrol cooler areas of the fire perimeters. Smoke: Yesterday westerly winds kept smoke out of Roseburg and Grants Pass, and improved air quality in Medford. Today N to NW winds should also keep unhealthy smoke out of Medford. Air quality in Shady Cove should degrade during the day and start improving this evening. Communities east of the fires will have periods of unhealthy to hazardous air quality...

Devil’s Knob Complex Update – August 31, 2021  Email: 2021.DevilsKnob@Firenet.govInformation line: 541.900.6133 - 8 a.m.-8 p.m.Facebook: Facebook.com/2021DevilsKnobComplexTotal Acreage: 36,933Complex Total Containment: 25%Personnel assigned: 840  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.   The Smith Fire was active yesterday along the northeast corner, particularly in the Slick Creek area. This area has the biggest potential for fire movement. Additional resources have arrived to assist with strategic firing operations; if skies clear during the day, expect to see smoke columns because of the firing operations; however, fire activity overall is expected to be generally moderate.   Smith Fire (20,884 acres): The fire continues to move toward Ash Valley; crews will be...

Start Date: August 4, 2021    Cause: Lightning    Size: 13,248 acres    Containment: 72% Location: Approximately four miles northeast of Conconully Resources Assigned: 183 personnel   Safety Note: The Muckamuck Fire is an active fire, and roads and trails in the Conconully community and Colville National Forest remain closed. Please stay out of closed areas for your safety and for the safety of firefighters. Current Situation: Resources have successfully burned away vegetation between the fire and the control line along the northeastern perimeter of the fire, strengthening the containment lines in advance of predicted gusty winds. Firefighters will seek out and cool remaining heat sources on this corner of the fire throughout the week while also remaining vigilant for any spot fires over the containment line.  On the northwest perimeter of the incident crews will be mopping up and cooling any residual heat sources near the containment line.  Where needed...

Fire officials with the Douglas Forest Protective Association and the Bureau of Land Management have declared the Skyline Ridge Complex 100% contained as of Monday, August 30th.  With full containment on the incident being reached, all 19 fires within the complex will be moved to a patrol status. DFPA crews will continue to monitor the fires for the remainder of fire season with both aviation and ground resources, in addition to utilizing fire detection cameras. Smoke from the interior portions of the Poole Creek Fire may be visible until the fall rains return to the area. This smoke is being produced by smoldering materials and small pockets of previously unburned fuels within the interior portions of the fire. These smokes are being monitored by fire crews but pose little to no threat to containment lines. The Skyline Ridge Complex consisted of 19 lightning caused fires that originated on August 1st in southern Douglas County. The complex of fires were located in the South Umpqua...

Marion County Sheriff's Office Issues Level 1 Advisory For Breitenbush Hot Springs Resort The advisory can be found at: https://www.flashalert.net/id/MarionSheriff.The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a Level 1 “Be Ready” evacuation advisory for the Breitenbush Hot Springs Resort.Level 1 - “Be Ready” means: Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in their area, monitor emergency services websites and local media outlets for information. This is the time for preparation and precautionary movement of persons with special needs, mobile property and (under certain circumstances) pets and livestock. If conditions worsen, emergency services personnel may contact you via an emergency notification

Start Date: August 4, 2021    Cause: Lightning    Size: 13,248 acres    Containment: 72% Location: Approximately four miles northeast of Conconully Resources Assigned: 201 personnel   Safety Note: The Muckamuck Fire is an active fire, and roads and trails in the Conconully community and Colville National Forest remain closed. Please stay out of closed areas for your safety and for the safety of firefighters. Current Situation: Firefighters increased containment on Sunday with targeted back burning in the northern perimeter to remove unburned vegetation between the fire line and the fire edge. The priority for Monday is to increase control in the fire’s existing footprint by maintaining established dozer lines, chipping, mopping up and removing hazard trees. Crews will also continue to search for and suppress pockets of heat that are a potential future threat, using hand-held thermal detectors and information from aerial support. The south half of the...

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.   Virtual Public Meeting Tonight: August 30, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom at the following link: https://usfs.zoomgov.com/j/1607393722 . Phone in only option (no video) at (551) 285-1373. Meeting ID: 1614152236.  NW9 Team members and Forest Service representatives will provide updates on fire.   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. On Sunday, there was a high-pressure system over the area resulting in another warm dry...

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.   Virtual Public Meeting Tonight: August 30, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom at the following link: https://usfs.zoomgov.com/j/1607393722 . Phone in only option (no video) at (551) 285-1373. Meeting ID: 1614152236.  NW9 Team members and Forest Service representatives will provide updates on fire.   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. On Sunday, there was a high-pressure system over the area resulting in another warm dry...

Please join us tomorrow night, August 31st, at 7:30 p.m. on the Schneider Springs Fire Facebook page for a LIVE virtual community meeting! This meeting will be recorded and posted to the page for viewing after the live event and on our Youtube page as well. Link provided below. Schneider Springs Fire Facebook Page Schneider Springs Fire Youtube

 WALKER CREEK AND CHICKADEE CREEK FIRES DAILY UPDATE AUGUST 30, 2021Chickadee Creek FireSIZE: 5,493 acresCONTAINMENT: 25%Walker Creek FireSIZE: 23,377 acresCONTAINMENT: 40%Combined ResourcesPersonnel: 585Hand Crews: 12Engines: 33Heavy Equipment: 63Water Tenders: 11Helicopters: 4Fixed Wing: 1The 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 to help ensure the health and safety of community members and firefighters. Temperatures today will be 75 to 80 degrees, with gusty northerly winds starting this afternoon and continuing tonight.Operations: Some additional resources arrived yesterday to help offset personnel and equipment that were de-mobilized from these fires as they timed out on their assignments and returned home to rest...

WALKER CREEK AND CHICKADEE CREEK FIRES DAILY UPDATE AUGUST 30, 2021Chickadee Creek FireSIZE: 5,493 acresCONTAINMENT: 25%Walker Creek FireSIZE: 23,377 acresCONTAINMENT: 40%Combined ResourcesPersonnel: 585Hand Crews: 12Engines: 33Heavy Equipment: 63Water Tenders: 11Helicopters: 4Fixed Wing: 1The 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 to help ensure the health and safety of community members and firefighters. Temperatures today will be 75 to 80 degrees, with gusty northerly winds starting this afternoon and continuing tonight.Operations: Some additional resources arrived yesterday to help offset personnel and equipment that were de-mobilized from these fires as they timed out on their assignments and returned home to rest and...

Inchelium, WA – Yesterday, the fire was active on the north and northeast flanks, continuing to back toward containment lines. A slop over along the northern edge occurred, requiring dozer and air resources working on containment throughout the day. A structure fire also occurred on Hall Creek road just outside of the eastern flank of the fire that spread to a half-acre in size. Firefighting resources responded and assisted the local fire department with containment. Firefighters worked to secure direct and indirect lines. Mop up and patrol continued around the southeast, south, and west flanks, with some areas moving into a patrol status. Today, crews will continue to reinforce lines along Hall Creek, on the northern edge of the fire. Firefighters will continue to improve direct and indirect fire lines, while assessing the need for additional dozer line to close the gap on the unburnt interior portion of the fire area to the west of Cedar Creek. Patrolling and mopping up along...

WALKER CREEK FIRE ROAD CLOSURES UPDATE:Four road closures remain: Bonaparte Lake Road, Summer Road, Diamond Belle Road, and Bunch Road. These closures are marked by signs.All of these remaining closed roads are north of Highway 20 and terminate in the Colville National Forest.The Colville National Forest area remains