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Email:  2021.blackbutte@firenet.gov Phone: 425-324-1267 (8am - 6pm InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7770 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2021-Black-Butte-Fire-112941407659373  Twitter: https://twitter.com/MalheurNF Acres: 22,179 Number of Personnel: 424 Percent Containment: 59% Cause: Lightning Date/Time Detected: August 3, 2021, 10:00 a.m.Origin/Location: South of Unity, OR John Day, OR – Fire crews on the Black Butte Fire are ensuring that it stays secure.  Yesterday, more heat was found within the fire perimeter in unburned islands of fuel east of Cottonwood Creek.  Firefighters are diligently monitoring the fire area as they patrol and mop up in all divisions.  Hoses lays are still being pulled from the fire line.  A helicopter will fly reconnaissance for the fire again today. The fire continues to consume pockets of unburned woody material within the fire lines which helps to strengthen containment lines. Forecasted thunderstorms did bring lightning...

     Virtual Community Meeting   Monday August 24, 2021 6:30 pm   Muckamuck, Cedar Creek, Delancy, and Cub Creek 2 Fires   Meeting will be presented via Zoom at the following link: https://usfs.zoomgov.com/j/1605829609   There is a limited number of “virtual seats” for the meeting, so be sure to log in early. For those that cannot join or would like to view it later, a recording of the meeting will be posted on the following   Facebook pages: www.facebook.com/colvillenf www.facebook.com/Cubcreek2fire www.facebook.com/MazamaFires2021

     Virtual Community Meeting   Monday August 24, 2021 6:30 pm   Muckamuck, Cedar Creek, Delancy, and Cub Creek 2 Fires   Meeting will be presented via Zoom at the following link: https://usfs.zoomgov.com/j/1605829609   There is a limited number of “virtual seats” for the meeting, so be sure to log in early. For those that cannot join or would like to view it later, a recording of the meeting will be posted on the following   Facebook pages: www.facebook.com/colvillenf www.facebook.com/Cubcreek2fire

     Virtual Community Meeting   Monday August 24, 2021 6:30 pm   Muckamuck, Cedar Creek, Delancy, and Cub Creek 2 Fires   Meeting will be presented via Zoom at the following link: https://usfs.zoomgov.com/j/1605829609   There is a limited number of “virtual seats” for the meeting, so be sure to log in early. For those that cannot join or would like to view it later, a recording of the meeting will be posted on the following   Facebook pages: www.facebook.com/colvillenf www.facebook.com/Cubcreek2fire www.facebook.com/MazamaFires2021

     Virtual Community Meeting   Monday August 23, 2021 6:30 pm   Muckamuck, Cedar Creek, Delancy, and Cub Creek 2 Fires   Meeting will be presented via Zoom at the following link: https://usfs.zoomgov.com/j/1602011669   There is a limited number of “virtual seats” for the meeting, so be sure to log in early. For those that cannot join or would like to view it later, a recording of the meeting will be posted on the following   Facebook pages: www.facebook.com/colvillenf www.facebook.com/Cubcreek2fire www.facebook.com/MazamaFires2021

     Virtual Community Meeting   Monday August 23, 2021 6:30 pm   Muckamuck, Cedar Creek, Delancy, and Cub Creek 2 Fires   Meeting will be presented via Zoom at the following link: https://usfs.zoomgov.com/j/1602011669   There is a limited number of “virtual seats” for the meeting, so be sure to log in early. For those that cannot join or would like to view it later, a recording of the meeting will be posted on the following   Facebook pages: www.facebook.com/colvillenf www.facebook.com/Cubcreek2fire www.facebook.com/MazamaFires2021

     Virtual Community Meeting   Monday August 23, 2021 6:30 pm   Muckamuck, Cedar Creek, Delancy, and Cub Creek 2 Fires   Meeting will be presented via Zoom at the following link: https://usfs.zoomgov.com/j/1602011669   There is a limited number of “virtual seats” for the meeting, so be sure to log in early. For those that cannot join or would like to view it later, a recording of the meeting will be posted on the following   Facebook pages: www.facebook.com/colvillenf www.facebook.com/Cubcreek2fire www.facebook.com/MazamaFires2021

Inchelium, WA – Evacuation levels around the Summit Trail Fire have been reduced. More updates will follow as additional information becomes available.   These areas are now in a Level 1 Evacuation (Get Ready):   ·       Residences along Spring Creek Road and Barnaby Creek Road. ·       Residences from LaFleur Meadows, including Hall Creek Road south of Bear Springs Road to Lynx Creek Road’s junction with Hall Creek Road. ·       Intersection of BIA Road 1053 and Lynx Creek Road east to the intersection with Hall Creek Road.   All evacuation levels for residents in theTwin Lakes area and structures along Bridge Creek Road, and residents east of Seyler Valley Road to Gwen Mine Road and Cobb Creek Road have been lifted   Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in their area and monitor local media for information. Additional information can be located on the following sites: https://www.facebook.com/CCTBroadcasts/...

Kettle Falls, WA – Northwest Incident Management Team 7 took command of the Bulldog Mountain and Mack Mountain Fires this morning at 7:00 a.m. Yesterday Team 7 shadowed Northeast Washington Interagency Incident Management Team 2 assessing both fires for future operational needs. Crews will continue to work on and enforce indirect fire line and contingency lines around the fires. Firefighters will also scout out areas where they can build direct line on the Bulldog Mountain Fire. Fire behavior is expected to be minimal for both the Bulldog Mountain and the Mack Mountain fires due to the cold front moving through the area. Cooler temperatures with higher relative humidity will be in place for the next several days. Warmer temperatures will likely return, drying out fuels next week. There is a chance for thunderstorms in the area and a flood watch is in effect for the fire areas until tonight. Citizens should remain vigilant and are strongly encouraged to sign up for alerts...

Kettle Falls, WA – Northwest Incident Management Team 7 took command of the Bulldog Mountain and Mack Mountain Fires this morning at 7:00 a.m. Yesterday Team 7 shadowed Northeast Washington Interagency Incident Management Team 2 assessing both fires for future operational needs. Crews will continue to work on and enforce indirect fire line and contingency lines around the fires. Firefighters will also scout out areas where they can build direct line on the Bulldog Mountain Fire. Fire behavior is expected to be minimal for both the Bulldog Mountain and the Mack Mountain fires due to the cold front moving through the area. Cooler temperatures with higher relative humidity will be in place for the next several days. Warmer temperatures will likely return, drying out fuels next week. There is a chance for thunderstorms in the area and a flood watch is in effect for the fire areas until tonight. Citizens should remain vigilant and are strongly encouraged to sign up for alerts...

START DATE: August 3, 2021                                       Cause: Lightning SIZE: 64,484 acres (+8,062 acres)                               Percent Contained: 0%    Resources Assigned: ~464 personnel Crews (12)Engines (38)Dozers (5)Water Tenders (7)Other heavy equipment (18)                                                        Yesterday: Overall, fire growth was much slower yesterday, thanks to a favorable shift in winds, overcast skies, cooler temperatures, and higher humidity. On the west flank of the fire along Bumping River, crews continued to strengthen contingency lines using existing roads and topographical features. In the north dozer work began to connect a break between 1706 and Bumping River Road to the west, which will slow any fire spread up to the area that is settled directly south of Hwy 410. Structure protection preparation and...

Inchelium, WA – The Summit Trail Fire was started by lightning on July 12 and is burning on the Colville Reservation approximately 17 miles west of Inchelium. Terrain, wind, and vegetation type have challenged suppression efforts; however, firefighters are utilizing handline, dozer line, and defensive burning to minimize fire spread.Cooler temperatures and rain showers continue to subdue the fire, allowing crews to take a more direct attack approach on some of the less active areas of the fire. As a result, constructing fire line near the fire’s edge limits the number of acres burned. The 400 acre reduction from yesterday’s update in total acreage burned is due to more accurate mapping. Yesterday, firefighters patrolled the fire’s perimeter and fortified containment lines around the south and west portions.  Hand crews, supported by a Type I helicopter, worked to control a slop-over (fire edge that crosses a control line or natural barrier intended to contain the fire) on the...

The Closure for the Middle Fork Complex has been updated as of 08/19/2021. Please see the attached files to view the official closure order and the map. The link to this closure is https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd936994.pdf. For all closures updates, please

Green Ridge and Lick Creek Fire UpdateSaturday, August 21, 2021, 10:00 a.m. Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team BlackTroy Hagan, Incident Commander Green Ridge Fire Statistics:Size: 39,235 acres Containment:  35% Total Personnel: 474Location: 30 miles east of Walla Walla Reported: July 7, 2021 Cause: LightningLick Creek Fire Statistics:Size:  80,421 acres Containment: 97% Total Personnel: 13Location: 20 miles southwest of Asotin, WA Reported: July 7, 2021 Cause: Lightning  Green Ridge Fire Containment Increases to 35% Current Situation: Green Ridge Fire: On Friday, the fire saw wetting rain and containment increased to 35%. An infrared flight was not available last night, so there is no change in acreage today; the fire remains 39,235 acres. The additional containment was added in Division M along the 22 (4022) Road on the northern fire perimeter. Fire activity was minimal in divisions M and K on the north and west sides of the fire yesterday. Crews completed the...

Middle Fork Complex Fire Update – Saturday, August 21, 2021 – 9:00 am In preparation for transitioning command of the Middle Fork Complex on Sunday morning, Pacific Northwest Team 3 is working closely with the incoming Type 2 team (Northwest Incident Management Team 13) to share information about fire suppression strategy and efforts that have taken place over the course of the past weeks. Kwis Fire: Continued good work has brought the Kwis Fire to 90 percent containment. Firefighters continue to hold containment lines, and mop-up and patrol is ongoing. Crews remain vigilant, monitoring areas where smoke is visible from the large trees, stumps, or downed logs that are burning well within the perimeter. Residents can expect to see smoke for several days, even weeks, depending on weather. As crews finish constructing contingency lines, equipment is being moved north to engage with suppression efforts on the southeast edge of the Gales/Ninemile Fire. Hoses and other equipment are...

Green Ridge and Lick Creek Fire UpdateSaturday, August 21, 2021, 10:00 a.m. Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team BlackTroy Hagan, Incident Commander Green Ridge Fire Statistics:Size: 39,235 acres Containment:  35% Total Personnel: 474Location: 30 miles east of Walla Walla Reported: July 7, 2021 Cause: Lightning Lick Creek Fire Statistics:Size:  80,421 acres Containment: 97% Total Personnel: 13Location: 20 miles southwest of Asotin, WA Reported: July 7, 2021 Cause: Lightning  Green Ridge Fire Containment Increases to 35% Current Situation: Green Ridge Fire: On Friday, the fire saw wetting rain and containment increased to 35%. An infrared flight was not available last night, so there is no change in acreage today; the fire remains 39,235 acres. The additional containment was added in Division M along the 22 (4022) Road on the northern fire perimeter. Fire activity was minimal in divisions M and K on the north and west sides of the fire yesterday. Crews completed the...

Lakeview, OR- Wildland crews on the Patton Meadow Fire are focused on completing burnout and mop up operations. Favorable wind conditions overnight allowed crews to make good progress on burnout operations on the fire’s north end, while the west, south, and east perimeters of the fire are focused on mop up and reconfirming the extent to which the fire has been completely extinguished within the fire’s perimeter.A detailed explanation of the burnout operation process was covered in last night’s Facebook Live Information meeting. Click here to view the video. https://www.facebook.com/SCOFMPFIREINFO/videos/362457995591471Ground crews are methodically checking the “green” around the fire’s perimeter in order to identify and contain any new spot fires. Crews working within the “black,” or burned area, as well as the “green” of the fire are using infrared technology to identify and extinguish hot spots still smoldering undetectable with the human eye.Mop up efforts...

Twenty-Five Mile Fire Update August 21, 2021Size: 9,641 acresTotal Personnel: 441                                                                 Containment: 5%Cause: Under investigationStructures Threatened: 772Structures Lost: 1 Reduced acreage is due to more accurate mapping. Yesterday there was increased activity seen along the southeast corner of the fire in the Slide Ridge area. Super scooper aircraft were used extensively to help reduce the spread to south and east. Engines and crews continued efforts around impacted communities, identifying hazards around structures and extinguishing hotspots. Crews were able to go direct along the fire line east of Twenty-Five Mile creek, significantly reducing the threat of the fire continuing to back down the slope towards the private property and homes along South Lakeshore Road. The weather conditions did produce gusty outflow winds and lightning was observed in the...

Bull Complex Fire Update August 21, 2021 Fire Information Line: 503-668-1437 For Immediate Release   Overview: The Southern Area Incident Management Gray Team will be transitioning off the Bull Complex Fire at 6:00 AM Sunday, August 22, 2021. The Great Basin Team #4 Type 2 Incident Management Team will assume command. Thank you for the warm welcome and continued support during our time here.   Increased cloud coverage prevented conducting an overnight Infra-red (IR) flight. This technology measures increases in acreage; therefore, acres will remain the same until weather improves and additional mapping can occur.      Yesterday’s Activities: Footage from the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), or drone, provided intel on fuel type and helped direct operational activities and potential locations for additional containment lines. With cloudy skies and increased humidity, fire activity was moderate. A Type 2 helicopter performed water drops on the east side of the fire along Forest...

Location: 15 miles west of Tonasket, WAFire Size: 4,861 acresContainment: 11 percentFire start date: August 4, 2021Cause: Under InvestigationResources: 207 personnel, including 5 crews, 9 engines, 17 heavy equipment, 2 Type 1 helicopters, 1 Type 2 helicopter, Air Attack Operational Plan for Today: Crews will take advantage of the weather by putting in direct line with heavy equipment along the eastern side of the fire. The western and northern sides will focus on securing and continuing to expand indirect lines in preparation for any future burnout operations.Securing of several previously identified spot fires will be a priority and have been a huge factor in the growth of the Chickadee Creek Fire. Spot fires occur when the main fire produces sparks and embers that are carried by wind to unburned fuel beyond the main fire perimeter. Current Situation: The Rocky Mountain Area Type 2 Incident Management Blue Team assumed command of the Chickadee Creek and Walker Creek fires this...