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The Bull Complex Fire Closure for the Clackamas River Ranger District of the Mt. Hood National Forest, goes into effect beginning midnight August 16, 2021, through February 10, 2022, or until

Black Butte Fire Statistics Total Acres: 17,569 Acres Containment: 30% Personnel: 676 Date of Ignition: 08/03/2021 Cause of Fires: Lightning/Natural Structures Threatened: 12 Injuries: 1 Aircraft: 4 Dozers: 8   Engines: 23 Black Butte Fire information:  Firefighters made good progress yesterday and were able to construct containment line along the eastern edge of the fire. Along the eastern edge of the fire, crews will continue mop-up 50ft plus on all lines. They will be holding and securing control lines where fire has reached the line. Protecting private lands and structures at Flag Prairie is a priority. Along the southern edge of the fire, air resources will be used to limit fire spread east of the North Fork Malheur River. Hand crews will continue to work to do direct line construction along the southern fire edge and develop indirect lines as appropriate with equipment support. Crews will also be holding and securing the fire edge and spot fires to...

 Rough Patch Complex/Jack Fire update for Saturday, Aug. 14 GLIDE, Ore. – Successful ignitions Thursday and Friday have secured approximately 4 miles of containment line across the Rough Patch Complex and Jack Fire footprints. Firefighters also continue to reinforce lines and assess line locations to strengthen perimeters.  “This is a large landscape event and it’s going to keep going for quite a while,” said Eric Riener, incident commander trainee Northwest 13 Incident Management Team. “Northwest Team 13 would like to thank the surrounding communities, particularly the community of Glide, for hosting us during our tenure on the Rough Patch Complex.” Great Basin Team 2, a Type 1 Incident Management Team led by Tony DeMasters, will assume command of the Rough Patch Complex and Jack Fire suppression Sunday. Incoming fire managers are shadowing NW13 managers today to familiarize themselves with the operations on the ground.  A key objective is to secure about 15 miles of...

WINDY PASS FIRE UPDATE Date:  Saturday, August 14, 2021 – 7:30 a.m. Contact:  Fire Information, 509-653-1468   Acres: 82 Containment: 64% Personnel on the ground: 77 Yesterday: The fire entered mop-op operations, and crews continued to monitor the perimeter for hot spots, completing mop-op where those spots presented a threat to control lines.  Operations Today: Fire behavior is minimal and smoldering, but no active fire behavior has been observed. There is no anticipated change in the fire spread. Crews are still performing full mop-op operations, during which they will scout for hot spots and suppress any spots that could present a threat to contingency lines. The fire is being managed jointly with the Schneider Springs Fire on the Naches Ranger District to the south, and some resources that were on the Windy Pass Fire have now been reassigned to assist suppression efforts in that area.  Weather: A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from noon today to 9 p.m. PDT for wind...

Rough Patch Complex/Jack Fire update for Saturday, Aug. 14  GLIDE, Ore. – Successful ignitions Thursday and Friday have secured approximately 4 miles of containment line across the Rough Patch Complex and Jack Fire footprints. Firefighters also continue to reinforce lines and assess line locations to strengthen perimeters.  “This is a large landscape event and it’s going to keep going for quite a while,” said Eric Riener, incident commander trainee Northwest 13 Incident Management Team. “Northwest Team 13 would like to thank the surrounding communities, particularly the community of Glide, for hosting us during our tenure on the Rough Patch Complex.”  Great Basin Team 2, a Type 1 Incident Management Team led by Tony DeMasters, will assume command of the Rough Patch Complex and Jack Fire suppression Sunday. Incoming fire managers are shadowing NW13 managers today to familiarize themselves with the operations on the ground.  A key objective is to secure about 15 miles...

WINDY PASS FIRE UPDATE Date:  Saturday, August 14, 2021 – 7:30 a.m. Contact:  Fire Information, 509-653-1468   Acres: 82 Containment: 64% Personnel on the ground: 77 Yesterday: The fire entered mop-op operations, and crews continued to monitor the perimeter for hot spots, completing mop-op where those spots presented a threat to control lines.  Operations Today: Fire behavior is minimal and smoldering, but no active fire behavior has been observed. There is no anticipated change in the fire spread. Crews are still performing full mop-op operations, during which they will scout for hot spots and suppress any spots that could present a threat to contingency lines. The fire is being managed jointly with the Schneider Springs Fire on the Naches Ranger District to the south, and some resources that were on the Windy Pass Fire have now been reassigned to assist suppression efforts in that area.  Weather: A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from noon today to 9 p.m. PDT for...

WHITMORE FIRE UPDATENORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12Incident Commander: Bobby Shindelar August 14, 2021The Whitmore Fire is located on the Colville Reservation south of Omak Lake and west of Nespelem, WA. The Incident Command Post at Nespelem Community Center is closed to all but essential personnel to help ensure the health and safety of community members and firefighters.Smoke from fires in northern Washington and British Columbia continues to blanket the area. This has the effect of dampening fire activity. Today, there is a “Fire Weather Watch” due to Sunday afternoon’s forecast of gusty winds ahead of a cold front and low relative humidity. A Fire Weather Watch goes into effect when there is potential for a Red Flag Warning, which marks hot, dry, and windy conditions that are ideal for extreme fire behavior. These upcoming winds will further test the fire’s containment lines, but the fire is not anticipated to grow beyond its current footprint. Containment lines...

 Firefighters Succeed in Fully Lining Poole Creek Fire CANYONVILLE, Ore.— Yesterday, fire crews completed control lines all around the perimeter of the Poole Creek Fire. Last night, crews secured the control lines by burning a buffer of black against the advancing natural fire. Firefighters reported no hot spots or fires beyond the control lines resulting from the strategic firing operations. Today, firefighters will work to keep the fire within the control lines and deepen mop up toward the fire’s interior. Holding crews will be stationed along the fire control lines to put out any fires beyond the lines. Other crews will be mopping up—mop up is a methodical process of putting the fire completely out. All 19 fires in the Complex are now fully lined and 16 are 100% contained. Incident Commander Joe Hessel said, “This is quite an accomplishment in just two weeks’ time. Now, we shift from chasing and catching these fires to mopping up so they will be fully secured for the...

 Green Ridge and Lick Creek Fire Update Saturday, August 14, 2021, 10:00 a.m.  Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team Black Troy Hagan, Incident Commander Green Ridge Fire Statistics: Size:  32,298 acres Containment:  15% Total Personnel: 499 Location: 30 miles east of Walla Walla Reported: July 7, 2021 Cause: LightningLick Creek Fire Statistics: Size:  80,421 acres Containment:  96% Total Personnel: 27 Location: 20 miles southwest of Asotin, WA Reported: July 7, 2021 Cause: Lightning  Changes in Weather Are Expected to Increase Fire ActivityCurrent Situation: Green Ridge Fire: Yesterday, the Green Ridge Fire pushed south to the west side of Mount Misery, increasing the total acres to 32,298.  The fire remains 15% contained. Crews have been patrolling and improving lines on the north and west sides of the fire in Divisions G, K, and M. Crews and bulldozers continued strengthening contingency lines along roads and ridges north of the 22 (4022) Road yesterday....

Green Ridge and Lick Creek Fire Update Saturday, August 14, 2021, 10:00 a.m.  Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team Black Troy Hagan, Incident Commander Green Ridge Fire Statistics: Size:  32,298 acres Containment:  15% Total Personnel: 499 Location: 30 miles east of Walla Walla Reported: July 7, 2021 Cause: Lightning Lick Creek Fire Statistics: Size:  80,421 acres Containment:  96% Total Personnel: 27 Location: 20 miles southwest of Asotin, WA Reported: July 7, 2021 Cause: Lightning  Changes in Weather Are Expected to Increase Fire ActivityCurrent Situation: Green Ridge Fire: Yesterday, the Green Ridge Fire pushed south to the west side of Mount Misery, increasing the total acres to 32,298.  The fire remains 15% contained. Crews have been patrolling and improving lines on the north and west sides of the fire in Divisions G, K, and M. Crews and bulldozers continued strengthening contingency lines along roads and ridges north of the 22 (4022) Road yesterday....

  Middle Fork Complex & Knoll Fire Update – Saturday, August 14, 2021 – 9:00 am Smoke yesterday moderated fire activity despite the hot and dry weather. Kwis Fire: Strategic burning operations were conducted along the containment line from Forest Road 207 to Forest Road 5871. Today, crews will continue installing a sprinkler system and water tenders will assist in wetting areas where crews conducted strategic burning. Mop up and patrols along completed line are ongoing and heavy equipment is working on constructing alternative containment lines. Firefighters will continue night work and patrols on the Kwis fire as well. Kwis Fire Structure Protection: Structure crews from OSFM continued supporting fire operations on the Kwis and the Gale fires.  Firefighters provided structure triage and defensible space for structures and homes on private land east of the Gale Fire in the Level 3 Evacuation Zone.   Structure crews have also completed over 471 home assessments in Oakridge...

  Middle Fork Complex & Knoll Fire Update – Saturday, August 14, 2021 – 9:00 am Smoke yesterday moderated fire activity despite the hot and dry weather. Kwis Fire: Strategic burning operations were conducted along the containment line from Forest Road 207 to Forest Road 5871. Today, crews will continue installing a sprinkler system and water tenders will assist in wetting areas where crews conducted strategic burning. Mop up and patrols along completed line are ongoing and heavy equipment is working on constructing alternative containment lines. Firefighters will continue night work and patrols on the Kwis fire as well. Kwis Fire Structure Protection: Structure crews from OSFM continued supporting fire operations on the Kwis and the Gale fires.  Firefighters provided structure triage and defensible space for structures and homes on private land east of the Gale Fire in the Level 3 Evacuation Zone.   Structure crews have also completed over 471 home assessments in Oakridge...

 Devil’s Knob Complex Morning Update Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Kevin Stock August 14, 2021 Notice of Public Meeting at the Tiller Volunteer Fire District, Today (Saturday), August 14th, 7:30 PM An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect today for all of southwest Oregon   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 several fires burning 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 Northwest Incident Management Team 13 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.    Fire Information: (541)...

Bull Complex Fire Update August 14, 2021 Fire Information Line: 503-668-1437 For Immediate Release   Overview: The Bull Complex has experienced moderate growth over the last several days. The most active part of the complex is with the Janus, Ridge, and Kola Fires as they are burning in the steep and rugged terrain of the Bull of the Woods Wilderness. The number one priority for all firefighting operations is firefighter and public safety. Full suppression strategies continue to be a key objective on the Bull Complex to extinguish and limit fire spread.   Current Situation: Fire crews continue to work to the south and southeast of Janus, Ridge, and Kola Fires mitigating the vegetation along Forest Road 6370. Crews will be working on the west side of the fire along Forest Road 4696 improving containment lines and identifying and removing snags along the line. Snags are dead, standing trees that present a significant hazard to firefighters, as they typically burn more quickly and...

 Special Statement A Smoke Air Quality Advisory remains in effect for eastern Lane County. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels due to smoke at times through noon PDT Monday.FireThe Middle Fork Complex is comprised of the Kwis, Gales, and Ninemile fires. The Incident Management Team is also managing the Knoll fire. Total acres burned on Middle Fork Complex is 8,329 and is currently 2% contained. The Knoll fire remains at 544 acres.Smoke DiscussionToday will mark the last day of poor ventilation across the forecast area with optimism of improving environmental conditions supporting healthier air into early next week. Similar conditions to yesterday's forecast can be expected the exception is the Willamette Valley, which should see improvements today. Eugene and Springfield can expect Good air quality this morning becoming Moderate around 11:00 am then returning to Good around 3:00 pm. Oakridge, Lowell, and...

 Muckamuck Fire Update August 14, 2021  Fire Information: (509) 202-4184  Email: 2021.muckamuck@firenet.gov Start Date: August 4, 2021    Cause: Lightning    Size: 1,648 acres    Containment: 5% Location: Approximately three miles northeast of Conconully Resources Assigned:  84 personnel   Current Situation: Crews were able to build an initial line around the perimeter of the Muckamuck Fire and will be working on improving that line in the coming days.  Terrain and weather conditions have provided an opportunity for crews to mop up the north side of the fire to gain 5% containment. All spot fires from the previous day were able to be contained and mopped up. Due to smoke in the area there was limited air support. Night patrols will continue over the next couple days. Previous night shifts have focused on laying hose on the north side.  The fire has remained active at night with group trees torching as late as 2 a.m. with ember movements, but no new spots. Today,...

 Cedar Creek, Cub Creek 2 and Delancy FiresDaily Update August 14, 2021   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.   Fire Information Line: 509-557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily)   Cedar Creek Fire: The fire has been mapped at 53,215 acres, slightly less than previously reported, and is 50% contained. Forward spread on the north and southeast flanks of the fire has been halted. Firefighters are now focused on securing lines on the southern and western edges of the fire to keep the fire from threatening residences in the Twisp River drainage. As a contingency, in the Canyon Creek area work is continuing on the shaded fuel break on the north side of the Twisp River. This is expected to be completed within the next few days. When completed, shaded fuel breaks will extend along the north side of the Twisp River from Deer Creek south to Bridge Creek,...

 Special Statement A Smoke Air Quality Advisory remains in effect for eastern Lane County. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels due to smoke at times through noon PDT Monday. Fire The Middle Fork Complex is comprised of the Kwis, Gales, and Ninemile fires. The Incident Management Team is also managing the Knoll fire. Total acres burned on Middle Fork Complex is 8,329 and is currently 2% contained. The Knoll fire remains at 544 acres. Smoke Discussion Today will mark the last day of poor ventilation across the forecast area with optimism of improving environmental conditions supporting healthier air into early next week. Similar conditions to yesterday's forecast can be expected the exception is the Willamette Valley, which should see improvements today. Eugene and Springfield can expect Good air quality this morning becoming Moderate around 11:00 am then returning to Good around 3:00 pm. Oakridge, Lowell,...

 Cedar Creek, Cub Creek 2 and Delancy FiresDaily Update August 14, 2021   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.   Fire Information Line: 509-557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily) Cedar Creek Fire: The fire has been mapped at 53,215 acres, slightly less than previously reported, and is 50% contained. Forward spread on the north and southeast flanks of the fire has been halted. Firefighters are now focused on securing lines on the southern and western edges of the fire to keep the fire from threatening residences in the Twisp River drainage. As a contingency, in the Canyon Creek area work is continuing on the shaded fuel break on the north side of the Twisp River. This is expected to be completed within the next few days. When completed, shaded fuel breaks will extend along the north side of the Twisp River from Deer Creek south to Bridge Creek, from...

 Orient, WA - The Nine Mine Fire is located 4.5 miles south / southeast from Laurier, WA. This lightning caused fire started on Wednesday, August 4th and has burned approximately 157 acres of forested land. Acreage growth is based on burnout operations. Evacuations: This morning Level 2 evacuation, for ONLY 3733 A-Z, N. Sand Creek Rd ONLY. This is due to weather, fire behavior and burnout operations. The remaining Sand Creek addresses and Imperial Way will remain under level 1 evacuation. Road Closures: Nine Mine Rd. has been reopened to traffic. Use caution if driving this road and watch for fire traffic. Yesterday, firefighters successfully initiating planned burnout operations along the NW section of division Alpha.  Containment lines from division Whiskey to division Alpha were completed and reinforced prior to burnout operations. Zulu division has been moped up 150’ and has been put into a patrol status.  Overnight an IR flight was completed. The aircraft is equipped with...