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The Wallowa County Sheriff's Office issued an updated list of road closures this morning at 10:00 a.m.Fire Road Closure Updates - Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 10:00 AMRoad Closures:Lostine River Rd south of the Forest Boundary Lower Imnaha Rd & Dug Bar Rd closedUpper Imnaha Rd closedHat Point Rd closed  FS 39 Road is closed from Target Springs Junction to Ollokot Campground including the Canal Rd (3920) and Lick Creek Rd

The Wallowa County Sheriff's Office issued an updated list of road closures this morning at 10:00 a.m.Fire Road Closure Updates - Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 10:00 AMRoad Closures:Lostine River Rd south of the Forest Boundary Lower Imnaha Rd & Dug Bar Rd closedUpper Imnaha Rd closedHat Point Rd closed  FS 39 Road is closed from Target Springs Junction to Ollokot Campground including the Canal Rd (3920) and Lick Creek Rd

Cedar Creek FireSeptember 17, 2022 Daily Update at 8:45 AM Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts Size: 110,361 acres Contained: 0% Start Date: August 1, 2022 Origin: 15 miles east of Oakridge, Oregon Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 2,375 Resources: 84 engines, 51 crews, 111 heavy equipment, 12 helicopters Current Situation: The increased acreage is due to firing operations that have been implemented along the primary containment line on the west side of the fire over the past few days. As fuel moisture and weather permit, more aerial ignition will occur to slowly bring the main fire toward the completed burnout. In the East Zone, light westerly winds will influence fire spread to the east and potentially consume unburned fuels.  Areas east and southeast of the Cedar Creek Fire will have the greatest smoke impacts, including: La Pine, Crescent Lake, and Silver Lake. Oakridge should have moderate to good air quality through the day, as will other areas to the west and southwest. The...

 9 AM, September 17, 2022  Estimated size: 9,440 acres (estimated acreage, no infrared flight for two nights) Containment: 5% Completion of Operational Objectives: 62% Start Date/Time: 9/10/2022 at 5:15 am Area of Origin: King Co. North of Skykomish Cause: Under investigation Structures Damaged: one out-building Management of fire: Northwest Incident Management Team 8   Road Closures: State Highway 2 remains closed east of the junction of Index-Galena Road to the junction of 5th St N. into the town of Skykomish. The fire has destabilized the steep terrain above the highway resulting in rock falls, rolling debris and falling trees. Firefighters are working along the highway to identify fire weakened trees to increase public safety.  Hazards continue to make the Highway 2 corridor unsafe for public use. The Washington State Department of Transportation is working to clear trees and debris to maintain access for fire operations.    Update: Fire behavior is anticipated...

   Kalama Fire Update – Sept. 17, 2022 Overview: The Kalama Fire, located southeast of Kalama Horse Camp on the south side of Mount St. Helens, is at approximately 224 acres in size and is currently five percent contained.  We were better able to map the area to give a more accurate account of the acres burned. Additionally, acres also increased with burn out operations to assist in securing the perimeter of the fire. Cooler weather and a trace of rain last evening are assisting in the fire fighting efforts. Fire Behavior: The fire was located on a cliff face and is now on extremely steep ground, fire fighters are preparing indirect lines in more favorable terrain where they can be successful.  Fire behavior has been smoldering and creeping. The potential for fire growth remains, but containment lines are being put in place and contain percentage information will be updated when the lines are complete and holding. Weather: Weather today is favorable with light rain, light...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 17, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AMHighlights: The Southern Area Blue Team assumed command of the Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires at 6:00 a.m. today. The team worked alongside the outgoing Pacific Northwest team yesterday to assess the current situation of the fires and gain knowledge of the area that will help develop their plan moving forward. The Southern Area Blue Team plans to use the favorable current weather to make operational decisions that will set firefighters and the community up well when the forecasted warmer and drier weather arrives. Suppression and protection strategies will continue to be used but the team will also look to establish suppression repair branches in the coming days.Eagle Cap Wilderness FiresThere are three lightning caused fires within the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The Nebo, Sturgill, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires are being managed to protect public and private infrastructure...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 17, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AMHighlights: The Southern Area Blue Team assumed command of the Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires at 6:00 a.m. today. The team worked alongside the outgoing Pacific Northwest team yesterday to assess the current situation of the fires and gain knowledge of the area that will help develop their plan moving forward. The Southern Area Blue Team plans to use the favorable current weather to make operational decisions that will set firefighters and the community up well when the forecasted warmer and drier weather arrives. Suppression and protection strategies will continue to be used but the team will also look to establish suppression repair branches in the coming days.Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires  There are three lightning caused fires within the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The Nebo, Sturgill, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires are being managed to protect public and private...

Goat Rocks FireSeptember 17, 2022 Overview: The Goat Rocks Fire continues to burn 1.5 miles northeast of the town of Packwood, Washington in and around the Goat Rocks Wilderness area. The fire has been relatively quiet in movement and overall fire behavior. The cooler weather conditions are aiding fire crews with suppression efforts. Crews are taking advantage of this opportunity to strengthen contingency lines around the fire and enhance protection measures around structures. In the wilderness areas, Minimum Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST) are guiding the work that is ongoing there. MIST is focused on doing enough work to suppress the fire safely, while impacting the landscape as little as possible. Fire Activity: Fire crews yesterday were able to complete their work along Forest Roads 1266 and 041. Hand crews completed removing brush along the 46 Road where it was inaccessible to machinery, and equipment was brought in to begin chipping the removed material. Additionally, engines...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires September 17, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM Highlights: The Southern Area Blue Team assumed command of the Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires at 6:00 a.m. today. The team worked alongside the outgoing Pacific Northwest team yesterday to assess the current situation of the fires and gain knowledge of the area that will help develop their plan moving forward. The Southern Area Blue Team plans to use the favorable current weather to make operational decisions that will set firefighters and the community up well when the forecasted warmer and drier weather arrives. Suppression and protection strategies will continue to be used but the team will also look to establish suppression repair branches in the coming days. Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires There are three lightning caused fires within the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The Nebo, Sturgill, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires are being managed to protect public and private...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires September 17, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM Highlights: The Southern Area Blue Team assumed command of the Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires at 6:00 a.m. today. The team worked alongside the outgoing Pacific Northwest team yesterday to assess the current situation of the fires and gain knowledge of the area that will help develop their plan moving forward. The Southern Area Blue Team plans to use the favorable current weather to make operational decisions that will set firefighters and the community up well when the forecasted warmer and drier weather arrives. Suppression and protection strategies will continue to be used but the team will also look to establish suppression repair branches in the coming days. Double Creek Fire: 157,185 acres | 27% contained |720 personnel assigned The lightning caused Double Creek Fire is a full suppression fire, and the protection of lives and property remain the primary...

#BoulderMountainFire Daily Update Saturday, September 17, 2022 Boulder Mountain Fire Information 509-508-3389 (8am-8pm) | 2022.bouldermountain@firenet.gov Quick FactsFire Location: 9 miles NW of Cusick, WA in Tacoma Creek and Boulder Mtn.Size: 2,305 acresContainment: 74%Start Date: 8/31/22Cause: Under InvestigationIncident Commander: Mike Johnston, Great Basin Type 2 Incident Management Team #7Personnel: 476Online LinksInciWeb: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8382/ Facebook: @NeWFireInfoWashington State Department of Natural Resources: www.dnr.wa.gov/wildfiresColville National Forest: www.fs.usda.gov/colville Air Quality Informational: https://www.airnow.gov/Summary: The Boulder Mountain Fire was detected on Wednesday August 31st, 2022, at approximately 6:00 pm. The fire is located in the Tacoma Creek and Boulder Mountain area, 9 miles Northwest of Cusick, Washington. A mix of State, Federal and Private land is impacted. The terrain is difficult, and the fire is burning in heavy timber,...

  Cedar Creek Fire 16 de septiembre, 2022 Información al día - 9:15 AM   Resumen del Incendio Cedar Creek Tamaño: 93,427 acres Contenido: 0% Fecha de Inicio: 1ro de agosto, 2022 Localizado: 15 millas al Este de Oakridge, Oregon Causa: Relámpagos Personal: 2,152 Recursos: 90 camiones de bomberos, 47 cuerpo de Bomberos, 116 maquinaria pesada,11 helicópteros Situación Actual: La oficina del Alguacil para la ciudad de Lane, ha reducido el nivel de evacuación en todas las zonas en el interior y alrededor de la ciudad de Westfir, Oakridge, y High Prairie a un Nivel 1 (Prepárese). Esta disponible un mapa con información actual acerca de las evacuaciones para la ciudad de Lane: www.LaneCountyOR.gov/CedarCreek. Las actividades que los bomberos están llevando a cabo, se enfocan en el mejoramiento de los caminos que se utilizan para control, en las operaciones de quema, asegurando las líneas de contención y patrullando las áreas incendiadas. Mientras se este trabajando en las...

 Before the Board of Commissioners In and For the County of Wallowa In and Of the State of Oregon In the Matter of Reopening a Public Road - Order 2022 - 012NOW, at this time, this matter came for consideration by the above named Board convened in emergency session on this day and it being made apparent to the Board that there is no longer a need to close the Lostine River Road (beginning at Highway 82 to the National Forest boundary) from public access.NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the portion of the Wallowa County Board of Commissioners ORDER 2022-011 closing the Lostine River Road is rescinded and said road is open to the general public beginning the 15th day of September 2022 at 1200 hours. DONE AND DATED this 15th day of September,

 Before the Board of Commissioners In and For the County of Wallowa In and Of the State of Oregon In the Matter of Reopening a Public Road - Order 2022 - 012NOW, at this time, this matter came for consideration by the above named Board convened in emergency session on this day and it being made apparent to the Board that there is no longer a need to close the Lostine River Road (beginning at Highway 82 to the National Forest boundary) from public access.NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the portion of the Wallowa County Board of Commissioners ORDER 2022-011 closing the Lostine River Road is rescinded and said road is open to the general public beginning the 15th day of September 2022 at 1200 hours. DONE AND DATED this 15th day of September,

Rum Creek Fire suppression repair continuesMERLIN, Ore. – Fire personnel and heavy equipment continue to make progress on suppression repair at the Rum Creek Fire. Most repair work on contingency lines is expected to be completed by Sunday or Monday. Some of the steeper dozer lines, including on the south side of the fire, will take a little longer to stabilize. Additional heavy equipment, including a skidder, a processor and eleven excavators, were brought in to help with repair work. The skidder moves trees cut during fire line construction to accessible locations. The processor strips branches off these trees, cuts trunks into shorter lengths, and stacks the trees for later removal. The branches stripped from cut trees are scattered over bare soils to help stabilize soils. Excavators have multiple uses during repair work. They dig waterbars, scatter vegetation over bare soils, and move logs and other heavy debris. In some areas, dozers building fire lines pushed soil and debris...

As of Friday, September 16, 2022 the final-remaining "Level 2" evacuations were lifted for residents in Josephine County:North of Indian Mary Park, Stratton Creek Road and West Pickett Road; South of Lower Grave Creek Road; East of the Rogue River; West of Hog Creek Road and Hog Creek. You can always check evacuation statuses

Cedar Creek FireSeptember 16, 2022Daily Update at 9:15 AM Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts Size: 93,427 acres Contained: 0% Start Date: August 1, 2022 Origin: 15 miles east of Oakridge, Oregon Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 2,152 Resources: 90 engines, 47 crews, 116 heavy equipment, 11 helicopters Current Situation: The Lane County Sheriff’s Office reduced the evacuation level in all zones in and around the cities of Westfir, Oakridge, and High Prairie to Level 1 (Be Ready). A current map of the evacuation areas in Lane County is available at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/CedarCreek. Improving roads to serve as control features, firing operations, securing containment lines, and patrolling burned areas are all components of ongoing firefighting activities. Area residents will likely notice an increase in smoke as these important firing operations continue. In addition to the fire traffic, increased smoke and potential fog will affect visibility. Many forest and road closures remain in...

Goat Rocks FireSeptember 16, 2022 Overview: The Goat Rocks Fire continues to burn 1.5 miles northeast of the town of Packwood, Washington in and around the Goat Rocks Wilderness area. The fire has been relatively quiet in movement and overall fire behavior. The cooler weather conditions are aiding fire crews with suppression efforts. Crews are taking advantage of this opportunity to strengthen contingency lines around the fire and enhance protection measures around structures.  In the wilderness where fire is burning to the southeast in extremely rugged terrain, the self-sufficient Wildland Fire Use Module (WFUM) is gathering intel and operating within the special limitations (identified within the Wilderness Act) on work in wilderness area.   Fire Activity: Fire crews yesterday continued to utilize heavy equipment and personnel to build containment line along Road 1266-041 and Road 46. Due to the improvement in the weather, air operations were able to provide support to the...

This is the last update from Idaho Team 1 for the Suiattle River Fire Weather:  Today will be mostly cloudy and showers are likely today and tonight.  The chance of a wetting rain is 30%.  It’s possible snow showers may occur at higher elevations.  Winds will be light at 5-8 mph, and afternoon temperatures will peak around 59 degrees.  Conditions will become drier and warmer Saturday and throughout next week.  Overview:  The Suiattle River Fire was discovered on August 30 burning on steep slopes that required indirect suppression tactics.  Fire confinement lines were identified that maximized the use of roads and natural features.  Lines were prepared by snagging trees with the potential to fall across confinement lines, and heavy machinery was used to clear brush.  The work preparing confinement lines has been completed.  The Suiattle River Fire will continue to burn until the area receives substantial wetting rains and persistent snow cover. Engine crews will...

 Bolt Creek Fire Update9 AM, September 16, 2022   Estimated size: 9,440 acres (estimated acreage, no infrared flight for three nights) Containment: 5% Start Date/Time: 9/10/2022 at 5:15 am Area of Origin: King Co. North of Skykomish Cause: Under investigation Structures Damaged: one out-building Management of fire: Northwest Incident Management Team 8   Closures: Road- Fire managers and cooperators met yesterday to discuss the status of the State Highway 2 closure.  The instability of very large trees and rocks in and around the fire area has been escalated by the fire heat, previous strong winds and precipitation.  Extreme risk to the public and firefighters continues. Due to these types of hazards, the Highway 2 corridor will remain closed to the public through the weekend and reevaluated late Monday morning. The road is closed east of the junction of Index-Galena Road and Highway 2 to the junction of 5th St N. into the town of Skykomish. The Washington State Department of...