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 Sisters, OR  –  There will be a virtual community meeting tonight at 6:30pm.  We will be updating the community on the progress being made on the fire, evacuations and answer any questions.  You can view it two different ways:  Microsoft Teams - https://bit.ly/GrandviewFire2021 Facebook - https://fb.me/e/PSHNNzSv The Grandview fire is now mapped at 6,013 acres and 31% contained.  This increase in acreage is due to more accurate mapping and not fire growth. Due to the tremendous partnership between the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s office and Oregon Department of Forestry in maintaining the fire footprint and protecting homes and nearby communities, the Oregon State Fire Marshall Incident Management Team will be demobilizing today. This will allow firefighting resources to return to their home agency and prepare for other fires burning throughout the state. It is still early in the fire season and the size and frequency of wildfires is concerning to fire officials. Our...

Chelan County Emergency Management has reduced the evacuation status of some areas. Click the following link to see the Facebook post:

Darlene Fire Daily Update – July 17, 2021 Fire Information Phone Line: 425-324-1267 (7am - 7pm)Email: darlenefireinfo@gmail.comInciWeb (Incident Website): https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7665/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deschutesnationalforestTwitter: https://twitter.com/CentralORFire Acres: 686                                                                               Number of Personnel: 202Percent Containment: 35%                                                    Cause: Under InvestigationDate/Time Detected: July 13, 2021, 1:30 p.m.              Origin/Location: La Pine, Oregon La Pine, OR – Evacuations decreased in all areas surrounding the Darlene Fire yesterday afternoon and residents can now return to their homes and property. At 4:33pm on July 16th, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Klamath County...

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WALLOWA, Ore. (10 a.m.)- The Elbow Creek Fire continues to be pushed by erratic winds and hot temperatures, challenging firefighters as the fire burns primarily to the east and west, with some growth to the north. The fire is located in the Grande Ronde River drainage near Mud Springs, approximately 31 miles southeast of Walla Walla, Washington. Helicopters and air tankers worked to slow the spread of the fire to the north and south yesterday, while crews aided in structure protection. Firefighters also worked the northwest side of the fire to keep the fire from spreading into Elbow Creek and progressing further through the Grande Ronde River drainage. Support from heavy airtankers aided in limiting the fire spread on the south on private ownership and firefighters were able to hold the fire last night north of Sickfoot Road. Based on infrared mapping, the fire is estimated to be 10,941 acres in size. Today, suppression activities are focused on holding the fire in the Wildcat creek...

     Quick Facts Incident Summary Approximate Size: 1,067 acres Fire Containment: 15% Incident Commander: Jason Loomis Resources on the fires: Crews: 7 Helicopters: 1 Engines: 6 Dozers: 1 Water tenders: 3 Total Personnel: 280 Jurisdiction: Umatilla National Forest Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7628/ Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/Green-Ridge-Fire-105190851844816 www.facebook.com/UmatillaNF     Washington Smoke Blog: https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/ Green Ridge Fire July 17, 2021 10:00 a.m. Fire Information 509-542-7964 E-mail: 2021.greenridge@firenet.gov   Dayton, WA. —The Green Ridge Fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain on the Pomeroy Ranger District, approximately 30 miles east of Walla Walla, Washington. Values at risk include structures, the Mill Creek Watershed, wilderness, and recreation areas in the vicinity. The Umatilla National Forest implemented a Forest-wide closure...

CHUWEAH CREEK FIRE UPDATENORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12Incident Commander: Bobby Shindelar July 17, 2021 8:00 AM Operations Today:  Firefighters continue to make good progress on the Chuweah Creek Fire, which was started by lightning on July 12 and is burning east of Nespelem. Yesterday, lower temperatures and a reduction in wind gave resources a chance to make progress on securing line around the fire.Crews will focus on the southeast corner above Cache Creek Rd. to find a direct route to attack the fire, as well as the northeast corner, working north along Keller Butte Ridge to halt fire progress. An aggressive approach will be taken today during both day and night shift in anticipation of an increase in temperatures and the potential for thunderstorms early next week.   With better mapping, the acreage on Incident 90 (Central Peak Fire) is estimated to be approximately 213 acres. There is a dozer line around the fire and firefighters continue to monitor and mop up...

Actualizacion del Incendio de Bootleg Julio 17, 2021 Localización: 28 millas noreste de Klamath Falls, OR Tamaño: 281,208 acres Contención:  22% Personal: 2,106  Ayer, el humo se disipó temprano alrededor del incendio de Bootleg debido al aumento de los vientos del suroeste, lo que permitió que las operaciones aéreas apoyaran los esfuerzos contraincendios en tierra. Los bomberos utilizaron descargas aéreas de retardantes y agua a lo largo del flanco norte y la esquina sureste del incendio. Las cuadrillas están utilizando Sam's Cabin Road y 27 Road para detener el crecimiento del incendio hacia el norte.  El incendio permanece muy activo en la esquina sureste hacia Grouse Prairie. Las cuadrillas continuarán realizando operaciones de quema de ensanche en esta esquina sureste si las condiciones lo permiten. Los recursos de protección de estructuras protegerán y asegurarán las estructuras en esta área según sea necesario.   “Este incendio...

  Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires Cub Creek 2 FireUpdateJuly 17, 2021Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest  Fire Information Line - Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires: 509-557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm) Winthrop, WA — Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires are burning on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in very steep and rocky terrain in heavy down fuels. A strategic operational planner has been ordered to develop a strategic and tactical level fire behavior assessment of the fires for future management.Cedar Creek Fire is burning south and west of State Route 20. The fire is spreading very slowly in all directions. The current gusty wind conditions have had minor effects on fire behavior. On the east perimeter, the fire has spotted across the confluence of Cedar and Huckleberry Creeks. A hotshot hand crew worked with helicopter water drops to check the forward movement.  The fire is holding on the Cedar Creek Trail.  On the north perimeter, the fire is backing down toward State Route 20...

  Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires Cub Creek 2 FireUpdateJuly 17, 2021Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest  Fire Information Line - Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires: 509-557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm) Winthrop, WA — Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires are burning on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in very steep and rocky terrain in heavy down fuels. A strategic operational planner has been ordered to develop a strategic and tactical level fire behavior assessment of the fires for future management.   Cedar Creek Fire is burning south and west of State Route 20. The fire is spreading very slowly in all directions. The current gusty wind conditions have had minor effects on fire behavior. On the east perimeter, the fire has spotted across the confluence of Cedar and Huckleberry Creeks. A hotshot hand crew worked with helicopter water drops to check the forward movement.  The fire is holding on the Cedar Creek Trail.  On the north perimeter, the fire is backing down toward State Route...

Lick Creek (Dry Gulch) Fire Quick FactsStart Date: July 7, 2021 Approx. Size: 68,153 ac. Cause: Lightning Containment: 30% Incident Commander: Randy Johnson, Pacific Northwest Team 3Total Personnel: 611 Location: Approximately 2 miles SW of Asotin, WA Resources:14 Crews58 Engines11 Dozers29 Water Tenders1MastecatorLick Creek (Dry Gulch) Fire Update - Saturday, July 17, 2021The community fire briefing that took place yesterday at the Asotin County Fire Station in Clarkston was well attended.  Representatives of local, state, and federal authorities involved in managing the fire updated the public on the incident situation. Current Situation: Firefighters finished the last two miles of ignition on primary containment line and added depth along the southwest side of the fire.  Aerial ignition was an important component of yesterday’s successful operations. The goal was to strengthen the existing containment lines. This strategy reduces the potential risk of fire spread in...

Bootleg Update July 17, 2021  Location: 28 miles northeast of Klamath Falls, OR   Size: 281,208 acres  Containment: 22%                    Personnel: 2,106 Smoke cleared early around the Bootleg Fire yesterday due to increased southwest winds, which allowed air operations to support the firefighting efforts on the ground. Firefighters utilized retardant drops and water bucket work along the northern flank and southeast corner of the fire. Crews are utilizing Sam’s Cabin Road and the 27 Road to stop fire growth to the north.   The fire also remains very active on the southeastern corner towards Grouse Prairie. Crews will continue to conduct burnout operations on this southeast corner if conditions allow. Structure protection resources will protect and secure structures in this area as necessary. “This fire is large and moving so fast, every day it progresses four to five miles,” said Incident Commander Joe...

Cedar Creek Fire 3,696 acresDelancy Fire 130 acresCub Creek 2 Fire 1,528 acres. Delancy continues to slowly burn along theperimeter below Delancy ridge. The Cedar Ck fire isapproaching Hwy 20 on the NE flank, and continuing to burnaround the perimeter. The Cub Ck fire started in the earlyafternoon 7/16 and grew quickly to over 1,500 acres bymidnight. SmokeWeather conditions today will be similar to yesterday, althoughsmoke impacts may be greater throughout the day due to theCub Ck 2 Fire. Smoke and haze is expected to impact themajority of the forecast area along the Methow Valley floorfrom the Cedar Ck, Delancy, and Cub Ck 2 fires today. Expectperiods of Moderate to USG until the inversion breaks thismorning, and then again in Winthrop this afternoon.Residences above the valley floor can expect Moderate toUnhealthy air throughout the day. As the weather patternchanges expect increased smoke overnight and into Sunday.HealthConsider limiting vigorous outdoor activities during periods...

Fire Cedar Creek Fire 3,696 acres Delancy Fire 130 acres Cub Creek 2 Fire 1,528 acresDelancy continues to slowly burn along theperimeter below Delancy ridge. The Cedar Ck fire isapproaching Hwy 20 on the NE flank, and continuing to burnaround the perimeter. The Cub Ck fire started in the earlyafternoon 7/16 and grew quickly to over 1,500 acres bymidnight.SmokeWeather conditions today will be similar to yesterday, althoughsmoke impacts may be greater throughout the day due to theCub Ck 2 Fire. Smoke and haze is expected to impact themajority of the forecast area along the Methow Valley floorfrom the Cedar Ck, Delancy, and Cub Ck 2 fires today. Expectperiods of Moderate to USG until the inversion breaks thismorning, and then again in Winthrop this afternoon.Residences above the valley floor can expect Moderate toUnhealthy air throughout the day. As the weather patternchanges expect increased smoke overnight and into Sunday. HealthConsider limiting vigorous outdoor activities during...

News Release  - July 17th, 2021 Rice, WA:  The Goddard Road fire was reported on July 16th, at approximately 1:43pm near Goddard Road and Orin-Rice Road.  The fire is about 1 mile northeast of Rice and 11 miles southeast of Kettle Falls. Fire behavior was very active during the initial growth of the fire, driven by topography and winds, quickly spreading the fire to the northeast.  Stevens County Fire District 12, along with mutual aid from other Stevens County Fire Districts responded to the fire, along with DNR, Federal Agencies, as well as Stevens County Sheriffs.  Fire bosses, helicopters, and retardant drops from tankers aided in slowing progression of the fire, allowing crews to begin establishing line.  A level 3 evacuation was issues for Goddard and sections of Pleasant Valley Road.  A level 2 evacuation is in effect outside of this area.   Fire behavior calmed into the evening and night.  Crews, working through the night, were able to establish indirect dozer line...

Sweet Home, Ore. – Cooler temperatures, light wind and higher humidity across the Bruler Fire led to little fire growth yesterday. Firefighters were successful in placing hose around 25% of the fire perimeter and have lined the entire fire with direct and indirect line.Firefighters are scouting alternative lines around the Bruler Fire perimeter. Creating alternative line is a standard firefighting practice, implemented in case there is a weather change that could cause the fire to escape the primary direct or indirect line. Firefighters, Resource Advisors, and landowners worked together to identify locations for successful placement of alternate lines while reducing probability of damage to cultural and natural resources. Dead trees in the fire perimeter are extremely dry for mid-July and can ignite easily. Firefighters used a Type 2 helicopter to drop water on interior hot spots yesterday. This water reduced the likelihood that a snag could cause the fire to escape the primary...

 Red Apple Fire Update July 17, 2021Incident Start Date: July 13, 2021; Cause: Undetermined; Acreage: 11,111; Containment: 51% Anticipated Full Containment: July 19, 2021 Hand Crews: 3; Engines: 35; Helicopters: 4; Dozers: 4; Water Tenders: 7; Total Personnel: 182 Firefighter Injuries: 1; Structures Threatened: 400; Structures Damaged: 5; Structures Destroyed: 0

There are currently Level Three & Level Two evacuations in place.View the evacuation map here: https://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?webmap=c428711e518443de978f065132360900&extent=-120.6409,48.501,-120.1338,48.6888Stay up-to-date with Okanaogan County Emergency Management: https://www.okanogancounty.org/Sign up for Okanogan County Alerts:

INCHELIUM, WASHINGTON – The Summit Trail Fire started on July 12th 17 miles west of Inchelium after a lightning storm moved through the area. This morning California Interagency Incident Management Team 10 assumed command of the fire with Incident Commander Daren Dalrymple.  Yesterday crews made progress securing the heel end of the fire and started building containment line along both the south and east sides. The fire became more active in the afternoon, and a spot fire occurred ahead of the fire on the northwest side in a clear-cut area.  Today the control objectives are to keep the fire north of Bridge Creek Highway, east of Bridge Creek and BIA Road 1125, south of Lynx Creek, and west of Twin Lakes. The priority is on the east side of the fire to limit fire spread into the Twin Lakes area making sure completed line is in place.  California Team 10 is managing two additional fires near the Summit Trail fire. The Keno Fire is 4 miles southwest of the Summit Trail Fire...

Cedar Creek and Delancy Fire Update July 16, 2021 Evening Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest     Fire Information Line: 509-557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm) Winthrop, WA — Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires are burning on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in very steep and rocky terrain in heavy down fuels. A strategic operational planner has been ordered to develop a strategic and tactical level fire behavior assessment of the two fires for future management.   Cedar Creek Fire is burning south and west of State Route 20. The fire is moving in a very slow spread in all directions. The current gusty wind conditions have had minor effects on fire behavior. On the east perimeter, the fire has spotted across the confluence of Cedar and Huckleberry Creeks. A hotshot hand crew worked with helicopter water drops to check the forward movement.  The fire is anticipated to burn up toward the Sandy Butte area but is holding on the Cedar Creek Trail.  On the north...