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Weather restricts fire suppression and repair work   Current Situation: Rain and snow continue to fall on the Goat Rocks, Siouxon, and Sunset fire areas. Roads above 4,000 feet in elevation have received up to three inches of snow. In the interest of safety, firefighters are not travelling on snow-covered roads. Rain and snow are expected to fall intermittently into next week.   On the Goat Rocks Fire, fire personnel have completed removal of pumps, hoses, and portable tanks from the neighborhoods west of the fire. These supplies have been transported back to fire camp to be tested, cleaned, and reconditioned, after which they will be returned to a local fire cache and made available for use on other fires, a process known as “backhaul.” Where roads are safe to travel, firefighters are patrolling the fire area, addressing any remaining heat that they can safely engage. Some areas with a heavy canopy of branches and deep duff continue smoldering, along with logs, stumps, and...

Goat Rocks, Siouxon and Sunset Fires UpdateWednesday, October 26, 2022 – 10:00 a.m.Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team ThreeBill Waln, Incident Commander Goat Rocks Fire Statistics:Size: 6,196 acres Containment: 10%Total Personnel: 149Location: Packwood, WAReported: August 9, 2022Cause: Lightning/NaturalSiouxon Fire Statistics:Size: 2,359 acres Containment: 0%Total Personnel: 102Location: 13 miles NW of Stabler, WAReported: September 22, 2022Cause: Abandoned Campfire  Sunset Fire Statistics:Size:  277 acresContainment: 0%Total Personnel: 13Location: 8 miles E of Moulton, WA Reported: October 16, 2022Cause: UndeterminedWeather restricts fire suppression and repair workCurrent Situation: Rain and snow continue to fall on the Goat Rocks, Siouxon, and Sunset fire areas. Roads above 4,000 feet in elevation have received up to three inches of snow. In the interest of safety, firefighters are not travelling on snow-covered roads. Rain and snow are expected to fall...

Inciweb will be down for maintenance starting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 26. Today's update will be posted as soon as the system comes back online. In the meantime, please visit the Gifford Pinchot National Forest Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/GiffordPinchot/) for the latest information on the Goat Rocks, Sunset, and Siouxon

Inciweb will be down for maintenance starting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 26. Today's update will be posted as soon as the system comes back online. In the meantime, please visit the Gifford Pinchot National Forest Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/GiffordPinchot/) for the latest information on the Goat Rocks, Sunset, and Siouxon

Cedar Creek Fire October 25, 2022 Daily Fire Update Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts Size: 127,283 acres                         Origin: 15 miles E of Oakridge, OR            Resources: 4 engines; 2 crews; 1 helicopter; 2 MasticatorContainment: 55%                          Cause: Lightning                                          Total personnel: 231                      Start Date: August 1, 2022                          Weather:  A Pacific storm system on Tuesday evening brought heavy amounts of precipitation to the fire area, with heavy snow accumulations at higher elevations. On Wednesday, rain and snow will linger into the afternoon, with up to two more inches of snow in the mountains. Temperatures on Wednesday will be in the 30’s to 40’s for a high, with westerly wind gusts of 10 – 25 mph on the ridges. Thursday and Friday should be drier and a bit...

Loch Katrine Fire Daily Update, October 25, 2022, 11:00 AM   Fire activity on the Loch Katrine Fire is limited to smoldering in areas of deep duff and heavy fuels. Fire moderation will continue as rain showers, cooler temperatures, and high-elevation snowfall continue through the week. The last IR flight was on October 19, so acres have not changed, remaining at 1,918 acres. The main activities on the fire now are repair, patrol, and mop up. Crews are installing water bars on handlines and dozer lines to reduce the risk of erosion. Mop up activities include opening up stump holes and other areas of remaining heat to expose them to rain. Suppression repair needs are being assessed and implemented as conditions allow. Evacuation: No evacuation orders are in place. Weather: Another cold front is moving in today (Tuesday). Expect isolated showers increasing to widespread rain in the evening. As much as an inch of rain could fall by Wednesday morning. Rain is forecast through the week...

Lewis County lifts evacuations; fire operations slowed by weather   Current Situation: Yesterday, all evacuation notices were lifted for areas near the Goat Rocks Fire. Emergency managers, in consultation with fire officials, determined that enough precipitation had fallen to reduce fire behavior in the coming days and weeks. Additional rain is expected the rest of the week, with snow likely at higher elevations.   Snow, slick road surfaces, and falling trees are restricting access on many forest roads. Some firefighters are patrolling the area, looking for opportunities to safely work on cooling remaining pockets of heat. Other personnel are pulling more hoses, pumps, and other supplies from around structures in neighborhoods west of the fire. They are also removing flagging and cleaning up any other items left behind by the firefighting efforts.   The Siouxon and Sunset fires also experienced soggy weather, although scattered hot spots still remain in areas with heavy...

Lewis County lifts evacuations; fire operations slowed by weather   Current Situation: Yesterday, all evacuation notices were lifted for areas near the Goat Rocks Fire. Emergency managers, in consultation with fire officials, determined that enough precipitation had fallen to reduce fire behavior in the coming days and weeks. Additional rain is expected the rest of the week, with snow likely at higher elevations.   Snow, slick road surfaces, and falling trees are restricting access on many forest roads. Some firefighters are patrolling the area, looking for opportunities to safely work on cooling remaining pockets of heat. Other personnel are pulling more hoses, pumps, and other supplies from around structures in neighborhoods west of the fire. They are also removing flagging and cleaning up any other items left behind by the firefighting efforts.   The Siouxon and Sunset fires also experienced soggy weather, although scattered hot spots still remain in areas with heavy...

 Cedar Creek Fire October 25, 2022 Daily Fire Update   Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts Size: 127,283 acres                         Origin: 15 miles E of Oakridge, OR             Resources: 4 engines; 5 crews; 1 helicopter; 5 crews; 1 helicopter; 4 Masticators Containment: 55%                          Cause: Lightning                                          Total personnel: 301                      Start Date: August 1, 2022            ·The level 1 Evacuation Order has been lifted in Westfir, Oakridge, and the High Prairie area.  Weather:  The western side of the Cedar Creek Fire received over half an inch of rain yesterday, with the eastern side receiving around two tenths of an inch. Today, a break in the wet weather is expected until later in the day when the next weather system arrives from the Pacific. Rain estimates are between one quarter and three...

Cedar Creek Fire October 25, 2022 Daily Fire Update   Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts Size: 127,283 acres                         Origin: 15 miles E of Oakridge, OR             Resources: 4 engines; 5 crews; 1 helicopter; 4 MasticatorsContainment: 55%                          Cause: Lightning                                        Total personnel: 301                      Start Date: August 1, 2022 ·The level 1 Evacuation Order has been lifted in Westfir, Oakridge, and the High Prairie area.   Weather:  The western side of the Cedar Creek Fire received over half an inch of rain yesterday, with the eastern side receiving around two tenths of an inch. Today, a break in the wet weather is expected until later in the day when the next weather system arrives from the Pacific. Rain estimates are between one quarter and three quarters of an inch for the west side and once again less...

[Reposted from the Lewis County Emergency Management website]NEWS RELEASE Date: 10/24/2022 Released: 11:30 AM On Monday, October 24, 2022, at 11:30 AM all evacuation notices for the Packwood area to include all areas north of Butter Creek (Goat Rocks, as well as Lower and Upper Timberline, River Dance, and parts of High Valley) will be lifted.Marine moisture began to move into the area on Friday, which brought cooler temperatures and recordable precipitation. This precipitation allowed for fire behavior and conditions to become much more favorable and easier to manage. The decision to lift evacuations was considered late last week, but emergency managers, in consultation with fire management, wanted to ensure that the rain event that was forecast for the weekend arrived and will reduce fire behavior in the coming days and weeks.Fire personnel are removing fire suppression equipment (i.e. hose lines, blivets, and water tanks) in many areas. Though this equipment is being removed,...

Loch Katrine FireDaily Update, October 24, 2022, 10:00 AM   Fire activity on the Loch Katrine Fire has been limited to smoldering by the recent rain showers, cooler temperatures, and high-elevation snowfall. The last IR flight was on October 19, so acres have not changed, remaining at 1,918 acres. The main activities on the fire now are repair, monitoring, and mop up. Crews are cleaning up dozer lines in the Phillippa Creek area, installing water bars, and backhauling equipment. Mop up activities include opening up stump holes and other areas of remaining heat to expose them to rain; smoldering will likely continue within the fire area until significant snowfall. Suppression repair needs are being assessed and are beginning as conditions allow. Evacuation: No evacuation orders are in place. Weather: Late last night and into this morning, a new cold front is rolling in with ridgetop winds and rain beginning early today (Monday). This evening may see a break in the rain, but showers...

Winter Weather predicted for Goat Rocks, Siouxon, and Sunset firesCurrent Situation: Light rain and some snow fell on the Goat Rocks Fire Sunday, with heavier rain and gusty winds expected today. Snow level is expected to drop to 2,000 feet before rising again late today. Fire personnel are running into snow-covered roads and fire lines in some areas, restricting work opportunities. Fire personnel are changing their plans to work in areas without snow. Yesterday firefighters removed structure wrap, hoses and pumps from around the structures by Packwood Lake. They also began removing portable water tanks, pumps, and hoses from the Timberline neighborhoods.On the south edge of the fire, damaged trees are frequently falling onto Forest Road 41. Crews had been patrolling this road to check fire spread south toward Lake Creek. The level of hazard to firefighters from falling trees has been determined to be greater than the risk of the fire spreading south under the current weather...

Fire size: 1,918 acresResources assigned: 418Containment:  63% Nakia Fire returns to local WADNR management CAMAS, Wash. Minimal fire activity occurred last night. Containment is 63% and precipitation is expected on the fire through tomorrow. Today firefighters will continue mop up toward a goal of 100 feet of cold ground interior of containment lines. Equipment and hose that is no longer needed is being removed. At 7:00 p.m. this evening, ODF IMT2 will transfer command of the Nakia Creek Fire to the local WADNR Pacific Cascade Region. This will be the last update for the Nakia Creek and Black Hole Fires.  The following road closures remain in effect to assure safety of the public while suppression and rehabilitation activities continue: Dole Valley / South Rock Creek Campground Larch Correction Center East end of Rawson Rd at the school bus turn around (1400 Rd) where the pavement meets the gravel Livingston / L1000 Rd near the intersection with the 1021 Rd. Jones Creek RV Park...

Incendio Cedar Creek 24 de octubre, 2022 Información al día Resumen del Incendio Cedar Creek Extensión: 127,283 acres              Origen: 15 millas E de Oakridge, OR             Recursos: 4 camiones; 5 Grupos; 3 helicópteros; 1 bulldozer; 4 MasticadorasContenido: 55%                               Causa: Relámpagos                                                Personal: 319                                   Fecha de Inicio: 1ro agosto, 2022              Condiciones climáticas:  Condiciones climáticas alteradas, se introducirán en nuestra área por la mayor parte del día de hoy con cierta cantidad de precipitación entre 0.5 y 3/4 de pulgada. Las temperaturas se mantendrán frescas, presentándose altas temperaturas dentro de los 50’s. Estas condiciones climáticas brindaran ráfagas de vientos en las cumbres y en el lado Este del...

Cedar Creek Fire October 24, 2022 Daily Fire Update   Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts Size: 127,283 acres                         Origin: 15 miles E of Oakridge, OR             Resources: 4 engines; 5 crews; 3 helicopters;1 Dozers; 4 MasticatorContainment: 55%                          Cause: Lightning                                          Total personnel: 319                     Start Date: August 1, 2022                           Weather:  A rain producing weather disturbance will move into our area for most of the day, with precipitation amounts between one half and three quarters of an inch. Temperatures will remain cool, high temperatures in the low 50’s. This weather system will bring gusty winds to the ridgetops and the east side of the fire. Relative humidity remains high.   Operations:  With several days of variable amounts of rain in the forecast,...

   Winter Weather predicted for Goat Rocks, Siouxon, and Sunset firesCurrent Situation: Light rain and some snow fell on the Goat Rocks Fire Sunday, with heavier rain and gusty winds expected today. Snow level is expected to drop to 2,000 feet before rising again late today. Fire personnel are running into snow-covered roads and fire lines in some areas, restricting work opportunities. Fire personnel are changing their plans to work in areas without snow. Yesterday firefighters removed structure wrap, hoses and pumps from around the structures by Packwood Lake. They also began removing portable water tanks, pumps, and hoses from the Timberline neighborhoods. On the south edge of the fire, damaged trees are frequently falling onto Forest Road 41. Crews had been patrolling this road to check fire spread south toward Lake Creek. The level of hazard to firefighters from falling trees has been determined to be greater than the risk of the fire spreading south under the current weather...

    Effective September 11, 2022 an area closure order is in effect for areas near the Goat Rocks Fire on the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.  The full area closure order and an area closure map is available on the forest website. For more information on the fires and closures on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, please visit the forest's Alerts and Notices page.

Loch Katrine Fire, Suiattle River Fire, and Boulder Lake FireDaily Update, October 23, 2022, 10:00 AM   Fire activity on the Loch Katrine, Suiattle River, and Boulder Lake fires has been limited by the recent rain showers, cooler temperatures, and high-elevation snowfall. The last IR flight was on October 19, so acres have not changed. The Loch Katrine Fire remains at 1,918 acres. The main activities on the fire now are repair, monitoring, and mop up. Crews are cleaning up dozer lines in the Phillippa Creek area and monitoring any remaining heat spots; smoldering will continue within the fire area until significant snowfall. Suppression repair needs are being assessed and are beginning as conditions allow. The Suiattle River and Boulder Lake fires are in monitor and patrol status. As of this morning, Sunday, October 23, 2022, the Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest has assumed management of the Suiattle River Fire and the Boulder Lake Fire, because no further significant activity is...

Incendio Cedar Creek23 de octubre, 2022Información al díaResumen del Incendio Cedar CreekExtensión: 127,283 acres              Origen: 15 millas E de Oakridge, OR                                                                   Recursos: 5 camiones;   7 Grupos; 3 helicópteros; 6 bulldozers, 1 masticadora ;Contenido: 55%                              Causa: Relámpagos                                   Personal: 395      Fecha de Inicio: 1ro agosto, 2022               El Grupo Silver para el Manejo de Incidentes de la zona Este (Eastern Area Silver Incident Management Team) tomo el comando del Incendio Cedar Creek a las 6:00 pm del día de ayer.  Condiciones climáticas: En horas de la mañana, persistirá la presencia de lluvia y nieve a través del área incendiada. En el interior de los valles, se espera la presencia de la neblina y humo. Cielos despejados de...