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Special Statement With improved air quality the next several days, take advantage of the opportunity. Open doors and windows in your home to clear out stagnant recycled air. Get outdoor tasks and activities accomplished. Fire The Middle Fork Complex is comprised of the Kwis, Gales, and Ninemile fires. Yesterday a significant uptick in fire activity was observed. Gales and Ninemile were the most active and a large smoke plume was observed late into the evening hours. The Middle Fork Complex is now 12,663 acres and currently7% contained. Smoke Discussion Overnight, a weather transition was observed, bringing much cooler temperatures and some rain to the forecast area. Today it is expected that the reduced air temperatures and higher humidity will minimize fire activity and smoke production. With continued onshore flow, we will see stronger west winds supporting continued clearing of smoke across the area. West of the Cascades, air quality will continue to improve today and remain Good...

 Muckamuck Fire Update  August 17, 2021  Fire Information: (509) 202-4184  Email: 2021.muckamuck@firenet.gov  Start Date: August 4, 2021    Cause: Lightning    Size: 10,867 acres    Containment: 5% Location: Approximately three miles northeast of Conconully Resources Assigned:  89 personnel A virtual community meeting will be held today at 6:30 pm. To attend navigate to  https://usfs.zoomgov.com/j/1619828218   Current Situation: Yesterday the Muckamuck fire remained active. A low pressure system passing through North Central Washington brought gusty winds to the fire area. Fire ran through the crowns of trees on the ridges where the winds were the strongest and the fire spread to the east. Firefighters remained in Conconully to build on the strong work following Sunday night’s battle after the fire ran 4 ½ miles into the community. Roughly 3 miles of line were fired Monday on the southwest portion of the fire near Mineral Hill to strengthen dozer lines...

 Smoke Smoke conditions today are expected to be Moderate around the forecast area. Cloud cover from yesterday brought in cooler temperatures and higher humidity which moderated fire activity on all fires. Similar weather is forecasted today but with a wind shift from West to North. This has the potential to bring in smoke from fires in Canada this evening and overnight. Stronger winds are continuing to provide better air quality this morning than previous days. Regional smoke from surrounding fires may also be contributing to impacts in the forecast zone. Smoke impacts will be heavily dependent on fire activity. Health and Safety Air quality may change unexpectedly. If you begin to notice health effects from smoke, you are encouraged to follow the "actions to protect yourself".

 Fire Update for Tuesday, August 17, 2021  Overall Objective:  The Rough Complex and Jack Fire area being managed under a full suppression strategy using containment and confinement tactics to minimize fire spread to prevent loss of high value resources and other values at risk.  Leaders’ intent is to not allow the fire to progress to the west by using the PACE model – Primary, Alternate, Contingency and Emergency control Lines and to keep the fires as small as possible while working toward full containment.  Closures:  The Umpqua and Willamette National Forests have updated existing closure orders to encompass the Rough Patch, Jack, Archie Creek and Devil's Knob Fire Areas. This includes Canton Creek Campground, Musick Guard Station and Cover Campground.     Roseburg District Bureau of Land Management has expanded its closure area to include the Scaredman Recreation Site. Francis Creek Road from the junction with Canton Creek Road north to the...

 Fire Update for Tuesday, August 17, 2021  Overall Objective:  The Rough Complex and Jack Fire area being managed under a full suppression strategy using containment and confinement tactics to minimize fire spread to prevent loss of high value resources and other values at risk.  Leaders’ intent is to not allow the fire to progress to the west by using the PACE model – Primary, Alternate, Contingency and Emergency control Lines and to keep the fires as small as possible while working toward full containment.  Closures:  The Umpqua and Willamette National Forests have updated existing closure orders to encompass the Rough Patch, Jack, Archie Creek and Devil's Knob Fire Areas. This includes Canton Creek Campground, Musick Guard Station and Cover Campground.     Roseburg District Bureau of Land Management has expanded its closure area to include the Scaredman Recreation Site. Francis Creek Road from the junction with Canton Creek Road north to the...

This is the last update for the Knoll Fire, today, August 16, 2021. The Northwest Incident Management Team 3 transferred command of the fire back to the local unit. The fire remains in monitor and patrol status. For further questions, contact Tammy Robinson, Public Affairs Officer on the Willamette National Forest, tammy.t.robinson@usda.gov

Devil's Knob Complex Evening Update Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Kevin Stock August 16, 2021 The Devil's Knob Complex is a group of lightning-caused fires with the majority burning on the Tiller Ranger District, Umpqua National Forest and on private lands protected by Douglas Forest Protective Association. The Devil’s Knob Complex is situated between the Rough Patch Complex and Jack Fire to the north, which is being managed by Great Basin Team 2 and the Skyline Ridge Complex to the southwest, which is being managed by Oregon Department of Forestry Team 1. The Devil's Knob Complex is managed by Northwest Incident Management Team 8 from an incident command post at the Milo Academy near Tiller, Oregon. Great Basin Team 2 will assume command of the Devil's Knob Complex on Wednesday, August 18 at 6 AM.  Preparations for transfer of command are underway. Fire Information: (541) 900-6133 (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.) E-mail:  2021.DevilsKnob@firenet.gov...

For future information regarding the closure order for the Windy Pass Fire, please contact the Cle Elum Ranger District at 509-852-1100. Because of containment status, daily updates will no longer be provided, but we are aware that the area is popular with recreationers, especially during the upcoming hunting season. 

Ford-Corkscrew FireUpdate 8/16/2021The Ford Corkscrew Fire started on August 15th at approximately 1:29pm.  It is located at Ford and 16.5 miles west-southwest of Deer Park. Fire behavior has been extreme, with the fire showing crown runs and spotting over ½ of a mile.  The fire was driven by wind, quickly spreading to the northeast, burning through the community of Ford and into the Rail Canyon area.  The fire continued to move northwest towards Scoop Mountain. Yesterday, Stevens County Fire District 1, with mutual aid from Stevens County Fire Districts and Spokane County Fire Districts, along with DNR and the Spokane Tribal Agency responded to the fire.  Crews worked with numerous aircraft, from retardant drops from heavy aircraft to bucket drops from helicopters to protect structures and slow the progression of the fire.  Primary and secondary structures were lost in the Ford Community as well as in Rail Canyon. Fire behavior is expected to continue to be wind driven,...

This afternoon, a smoke plume from the Gales Fire is visible from Eugene and the surrounding areas. The fire crossed Forest Road 18 and is moving northeast in the area of the Tiller Creek drainage, north of Fall Creek Trailhead, below Forest Road 1832. The photo is looking directly north from High Prairie Road near Dead

  Schneider Springs Fire Update 330PM 8/16/2021 Level 3 GO NOW! evacuation notices have been given for all residents on SR 410 from Rock Creek road to Forest Road 1900 due to multiple spot fires crossing predefined action points for evacuation escalations. All residents are advised to evacuate out of the area. Personnel are converging on the area to begin door-to-door notifications.A shelter location will be posted

The most recent evacuation notices are posted first. Click here and scroll down to view all current evacuation notices.  The Colville Tribal Police announced at 12 p.m. on August 16 that a Level 2 (Get Set) evacuation notice has been issued for the Twin Lakes area and structures along Bridge Creek Road.  Yesterday and overnight, increased wind activity caused spot fires east of the Summit Trail Fire.  Fire crews and heavy equipment are engaging in structure protection. Air support is currently engaged as well.  As additional information becomes available, more updates will follow. Twin Lakes area and structures along Bridge Creek Road:  Level 2 Yellow "Get Set" Get set to go. A fire is getting close to your home. Gather your things and be prepared to leave at a moment's notice. 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...

Colville Tribal Police announced at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, August 16 that an evacuation shelter has been setup at Inchelium Long House and Community Center at 9 Community Center Loop in Inchelium, WA. Reach the Inchelium Community Center at 509-936-2919. These facilities have been designated to welcome all families who have been evacuated or affected by the Summit Trail Fire.  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/https://www.facebook.com/newfireinfo/https://www.facebook.com/CCTENVFor emergencies, contact the Colville Tribal Police at 509-634-2472 or 800-551-5800 or visit

  The most up-to-date evacuation information is available through Chelan County Emergency Management at the following links.  Evacuation Information Evacuation Area Maps   Level 3 (Go Now) evacuations for all properties north of Fields Point Landing on South Lakeshore Road.   Level 2 (Get Set) from Fields Point Landing to Morning Sun Drive.   Level 1 (Get Ready) from Morning Sun Drive to Kelly's Resort (12800 S. Lakeshore Road).

 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.  The Upper Lime Creek Fire, started by lightning on August 4, is also burning on the Colville Reservation approximately 6 miles north of Keller. It is now 65 percent contained, and remains at 376 acres.  Mop-up operations and patrolling continue in that area. Both fires are being managed by Northwest Incident Management Team 10, with 411 personnel engaged in fighting the fires. The situation around the Summit Trail Fire is fluid, and additional updates will be issued throughout the day. Pushed by strong southwesterly winds during yesterday’s Red Flag Warning conditions, at least two large spot fires developed overnight to the northeast of the Summit Trail Fire, on Tungsten and Brush Mountains. As a result, the Colville Tribal Police have issued additional Level 2 (Get Set) and Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation orders. Fire...

 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.  The Upper Lime Creek Fire, started by lightning on August 4, is also burning on the Colville Reservation approximately 6 miles north of Keller. It is now 65 percent contained, and remains at 376 acres.  Mop-up operations and patrolling continue in that area. Both fires are being managed by Northwest Incident Management Team 10, with 411 personnel engaged in fighting the fires. The situation around the Summit Trail Fire is fluid, and additional updates will be issued throughout the day. Pushed by strong southwesterly winds during yesterday’s Red Flag Warning conditions, at least two large spot fires developed overnight to the northeast of the Summit Trail Fire, on Tungsten and Brush Mountains. As a result, the Colville Tribal Police have issued additional Level 2 (Get Set) and Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation orders. Fire...

Bull Complex Fire Update August 16, 2021 Fire Information Line: 503-668-1437 For Immediate Release   Overview: Throughout the day yesterday, good weather, cooler temps, and clearer visibility allowed for fire personnel to perform a reconnaissance (RECON) flight over the perimeter of the Bull Complex. This allowed for a closer examination of the fire area. Crews were able to obtain valuable information about current fire behavior and perimeter location.   Current Situation: After a hot and dry weekend, moderate fire growth was witnessed. Increased fire activity and growth continues to be observed along the northwest side of the Janus/Ridge Fire with minimal growth to the south and southeast of the fire. Crews along the perimeter of the Janus/Ridge and Kola Fires scouted for anchor points along Forest Road 63 and Forest Road 6370. Anchor points are strategically placed locations that firefighters use to start constructing containment lines.   Crews are scouting containment lines...

 A Community Open House for the Walker and Chickadee Fires will be today at 7 pm at the History Park Community Pool, 6 ½ N. Locust Way, Tonasket, WA. Walker Creek Fire: The Red Flag Warning issued for Sunday August 14 produced gusty southwest winds and increased the fire size by 6,000 acres. Those increases were in the southwest and northeast perimeters of the fire. The fire has not reached Beaver Canyon.   Around Lost Lake firefighters were successful in extinguishing multiple spot fires.  Clearing skies allowed aerial resources which included VLATs (Very Large Air Tankers), three heavy lift helicopters and water scooping planes (Super Scoopers) to make multiple drops to assist firefighters. Crews installed sprinklers and hose lays along the Bonaparte and Summer roads for structure protection. Today’s activities include continuing with structure protection, scouting a fireline location to bring the southwest edge of the fire to Highway 20, identifying roads, trails and...

Email:  2021.blackbutte@firenet.gov Phone: 541-625-0687 (8am - 6pm) InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7770 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2021-Black-Butte-Fire-11294140765937 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MalheurNF  Acres: 19,390Number of Personnel: 533Percent Containment: 30%Cause: LightningDate/Time Detected: August 3, 2021, 10:00 a.m.Origin/Location: South of Unity, OR John Day, OR – Yesterday, fire activity remained low on the east side. Today crews will continue to mop up and secure the control lines. Due to rugged and inaccessible terrain a UAS (Drone) with infrared (IR) capability will be used to locate remaining hot spots in the area that might otherwise be overlooked, starting on the southeast perimeter.  The fire continues to be active on the north and northwestern edge. Yesterday, crews were able to complete lines around the perimeter including the approximately 200 acre spot fire that had occurred. Lines will be actively monitored today as crews...

 A Community Open House for the Walker and Chickadee Fires will be today at 7 pm at the History Park Community Pool, 6 ½ N. Locust Way, Tonasket, WA. Walker Creek Fire: The Red Flag Warning issued for Sunday August 14 produced gusty southwest winds and increased the fire size by 6,000 acres. Those increases were in the southwest and northeast perimeters of the fire. The fire has not reached Beaver Canyon.   Around Lost Lake firefighters were successful in extinguishing multiple spot fires.  Clearing skies allowed aerial resources which included VLATs (Very Large Air Tankers), three heavy lift helicopters and water scooping planes (Super Scoopers) to make multiple drops to assist firefighters. Crews installed sprinklers and hose lays along the Bonaparte and Summer roads for structure protection. Today’s activities include continuing with structure protection, scouting a fireline location to bring the southwest edge of the fire to Highway 20, identifying roads, trails and...