InciWeb Articles & Incidents for Washington and Oregon

 Omak, WA – Crews will continue the mop up and repair the roads and fences that were damaged during initial attack. The northeast portion of the fire that was a high priority for several days is now in patrol status.  The footprint of the fire is over 293 square miles with a perimeter of 134 miles. Firefighters are patrolling and looking for any remaining hot spots that could be a threat to the containment lines. Power companies are making progress with the help of firefighters that are clearing hazard trees around their work sites. The Cold Springs Fire started on Sunday evening 9/6/20 and is 188,852 acres with 70% containment. Approximately 78 primary residences and 60 secondary buildings were lost or damaged during initial attack operations. There are approximately 280 firefighters from local agencies and from around the region that are engaged in firefighting operations.  The Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an infant and serious injury of 2...

Smoke Outlook for 9/16 - 9/17 _ NW Oregon Willamette Valley   Special Statement Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has extended the AIR QUALITY ADVISORY for the entire State of Oregon due to hazardous smoke conditions.   Fire Fire activity on the Riverside and Beachie Creek fires has slowed significantly, showing small pockets of heat along the fireline where crews are working to get access. Today's cooler temperatures and incoming low pressure will help firefighter efforts. Internal pockets and dense understory will continue to smolder and clean up through the week.   Smoke Today, expect to see air quality improve as this low-pressure meanders inland. The stalled low-pressure system has scoured out the lingering smoke in Tillamook, Florence, and Coos Bay. The Willamette Valley is starting to see some relief, but fires in California continue to send smoke into Oregon up the I-5 corridor. Levels of particulate matter will drop below 200 for the first time in a week. Most of...

BRATTAIN FIRE UPDATE September 15, 2020 @ 9 AM Virtual Community Meeting: Tonight @ 7:00 PM.  Watch on Fremont-Winema National Forest Facebook page or listen live on KPAI 103.1 FM. Yesterday: Containment line has been established in the northeastern area of the fire along Hwy 31.  Patrols continued work in the northeast and east to reinforce black line and protect property.  Dozer work in the southern portion of the fire made significant progress and crews continued structural protection work in these areas. The most significant fire growth occurred on the northwest perimeter as the fire crossed the Chewaucan River in the evening.  Additional fire resources were assigned to this area due to fire spread. Today: Warm and dry conditions coupled with strong, gusty winds will continue to be a challenge.  A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 12 – 8 PM.  Additional firefighting ground resources and aircraft are expected to arrive to bolster efforts.  Forest Road 3510 and...

 Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Doug Johnson Oregon State Fire Marshal Incident Management Blue Team, Incident Commander, Scott Magers September 15, 2020 – 9:00 PM The life and safety of the public and all wildland fire responders is always the number one priority for all fire agencies.  To keep firefighters and communities healthy and safe, all firefighters are asked to follow recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to reduce the spread of illness.  This also includes limited entry into the incident command post and base camp.  Please see the websites below or contact the Jackson County Emergency Management Office at (541) 776-7338 for further fire information. Current situation Solid work by fire fighters combined with favorable weather conditions the past few days helped turn the corner on the fires growth. A complete line surrounds the fire which still requires much needed improvement to be considered contained. The...

BLM extends closure of campgrounds and recreation activities in northwestern Oregon - 9/15SUMMARY: The Northwest Oregon District, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is giving notice that they are: 1. Closing all BLM established campgrounds across the Northwest Oregon District. 2. Implementing temporary use restrictions across the Northwest Oregon District as follows: a. Dispersed camping on BLM managed lands. b. Use of OHVs on BLM managed lands; OHV systems at Shotgun and Nestucca are closed at this time. c. Campfires, including those in metal fire rings, are restricted on BLM managed lands. d. Smoking, except while in non-public buildings, closed vehicles, in boats on the water, or while standing in the water. e. Discharging a firearm except for legal hunting purposes. f. Violating any State of Oregon Department of Forestry Regulated Closure Proclamation in effect during the time of this restriction. For BLM managed lands east of I-5, please see order signed on September 10, 2020. This...

Press Briefing Update on Clackamas County Wildfires: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15Date9/15/2020Clackamas County and our partners held a 30-minute press conference at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15 in the Board of Clackamas County Commissioners hearing room, 4th floor, 2051 Kaen Road, Oregon City, 97045. The room was opened at 2:45 p.m. for media.Speakers included:Captain Brandon PaxtonClackamas Fire Public Information Officer (emcee)Alan SinclairSouthwest Incident Management Team Incident CommanderNancy BushClackamas County Disaster Management DirectorChristine HollenbeckClackamas River Water ProvidersDr. Jeffrey AndersonClackamas County Behavioral HealthSpecial guestJazzi, a Golden Retriever therapy dog from HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response TranscriptBrandon PaxtonGood afternoon. Thank you for joining us. My name is Brandon Paxton on behalf of the Oregon State FireMarshal's office here today to provide some updates for 3 p.m. on the Sept. 15 regarding the Clackamas Wildfires. We have a...

Babb-Malden Fire Yesterday: Additional resources significantly increased containment efforts as a “surge mobilization” of cooperating agencies focused on extinguishing visible smoke and continuing mop up work around structures.  Today: Fire crews will mop up, watch for flare ups, and continue to strengthen control lines in an effort to bring the fire into patrol status. Fire management will return this incident back to the local fire district at 6:00 pm. Evacuation and Closures: Pine City-Malden Road is currently closed to the public from the west side of Pine City to the eastside of Malden. The communities of St. John, Sunset, Thornton and Ewan are at Level 1 Evacuation. Please refer to the Whitman County Sheriff’s Facebook page for more information on closures and Evacuations.  Manning Fire Yesterday: Firefighters strengthened fire lines and brought the fire into patrol status. Today: The public may continue to see smoke from within the fires perimeter as interior islands...

Babb-Malden Fire On September 13: Operations focused on extinguishing visible smoke and continued mop-up work around structures. Unique cooperation between state mobilization, fire defense committee, local fire crews, and state and federal partners, resources significantly increased by the addition of what is called a "surge mobilization." With the assistance of these additional forces, crews focused on the perimeter fire line; however, there is still unburned fuel inside the north end of the fire. Washington state inmate crews will assist with mop-up operations on the Spokane County side of the fire. Evacuation and Closures: Pine City-Malden Road is currently closed from the west side of Pine City to the eastside of Malden to the public. The communities of St. John, Sunset, Thornton and Ewan are at level 1 Evacuation. Please refer to the Whitman County Sheriff’s Facebook page for more information on closures and Evacuations. space Manning Fire September 13: With the additional...

From the Warm Springs Police Department:There is no change to the evacuation levels from yesterday 9/14/20 Sid Walter/County Line Area remain at a Level 2 Evacuation Advisement, Simnasho remains at a Level 1 Evacuation.   The Warm Springs Police Department would like to extend a thank you to the Warm Springs Fire Management Prevention Team for passing out evacuation information pamphlets yesterday to the residents in the Sid Walter Area. The following information is a re-iteration of the pamphlets. Evacuation Level Information: Color coded as green, Level 1 Evacuation: Be Prepared. Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in the area, monitor emergency services website and local media outlets for information. This is a time for preparation and precautionary movement of person with special needs, mobile property and (under certain circumstances) pets and livestock. If conditions worsen, emergency services personnel may contact you via an emergency notification system. This...

From the Warm Springs Police Department:There is no change to the evacuation levels from yesterday 9/14/20 Sid Walter/County Line Area remain at a Level 2 Evacuation Advisement, Simnasho remains at a Level 1 Evacuation.  The Warm Springs Police Department would like to extend a thank you to the Warm Springs Fire Management Prevention Team for passing out evacuation information pamphlets yesterday to the residents in the Sid Walter Area.  The following information is a re-iteration of the pamphlets. Evacuation Level Information:Color coded as green, Level 1 Evacuation: Be Prepared.Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in the area, monitor emergency services website and local media outlets for information.  This is a time for preparation and precautionary movement of person with special needs, mobile property and (under certain circumstances) pets and livestock.If conditions worsen, emergency services personnel may contact you via an emergency notification system.This...

Skies are clearing over the Incident Command Post at Central Point and we’re starting to hear air support flying overhead in support of our mop up efforts. 

Riverside Fire – September 15, 2020 Update   Acres: 135,401                                                                                               Riverside Fire Info: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7174/                                                                                                                              Percent Containment: 0%                                                                                                               fb.com/RiversideFireInfo   Start Date: September 8, 2020                                                                ...

Actualización del Incendio Beachie Creek para el Martes 15 de Septiembre, 2020 Salem, Ore. – El aumento de acres en el tamaño del incendio hoy no se debe a la propagación del fuego en las ultimas 24 horas, sino a que se hizo una evolución aérea. Esto permitió una medida más precisa y un mapeo mejor. Los combatientes continuaran trabajando el Martes asegurando el perímetro del Incendio Beachie Creek. Las brigadas y equipo pesado continuaran conectando y fortaleciendo la línea de control existente en la porción oeste y noroeste del incendio. En los últimos par de días se ah logro buen progreso en esta área. Los combatientes continúan trabajando con los dueños de las tierras en el perímetro sureste del incendio construyendo y asegurando líneas de control en esa área. Los combatientes continuaran con la liquidación y evaluando sistemáticamente los daños a las estructuras dentro del incendio. Debido a estos esfuerzos, los combatientes han logrado un 15% de...

Springfield, Ore. –The Urban Search and Rescue Team has completed 431 structural evaluations in the fire area. The team started at the eastern edge of the fire in the community of Rainbow and have been working west down the Highway 126 corridor. The team expects to assess structures in the community of Blue River today. The team has assessed approximately 30 percent of the 1018 structures in the fire area. Structures include commercial buildings, residences and outbuildings.Of the 431 structures evaluated by the team: ·       315 have been destroyed or failed (308 destroyed, 7 failed) ·       102 no damage reported ·       14 damaged To ensure accurate information, Lane County partners are finalizing a process on how to release the damage assessments and share more detailed information with property owners. The Lane County Office of Emergency Management Call Center is available to assist homeowners and residents with damage assessment information. The Lane...

 Hoy, el Equipo de Gestión de Incidencias del Noroeste 6 empezará a transferir gestión de los incendios Pearl Hill y Apple Acres a una organización tipo 3.  La organización tipo 3 empezará a gestionar el Incendio Pearl Hill el miércoles.  Los bomberos tendrán su base de mando en la escuela secundaria en Chelan.   En los días que vienen, los bomberos se continuaran a contener los incendios completamente.  Pero, tal vez, uno puede ver humo en el interior del incendio.  Ahora, los bomberos están apagando puntos calientes cerca de estructuras y 100 pies del perímetro del incendio.   Después de la lluvia que recibimos por la noche, el comportamiento del incendio será mínimo.  Hoy, se espera pequeña cantidad de lluvia como pasa un sistema de baja presión entre el área. Además, vientos ventosos que vienen del oeste debería reducir el humo.    Esta actualización estarán la última actualización respecto a los Incendios Pearl Hill y Apple Acres a menos...

 Northwest Incident Management Team 6 will be transferring management of the Pearl Hill Fire to a Type 3 team led by Incident Commander David Nalle on Wednesday morning. The Apple Acres Fire will transition to a local Type 4 organization consisting of DNR, USFS, and BLM personnel. The incoming firefighters will be shadowing the outgoing team members today for a seamless transition tomorrow. Firefighters from both fires will be based at Chelan High School.   As the fires near full containment, and even after full containment is achieved, interior pockets of fuel may continue to burn. As conditions change, smoke may become more visible at times. Smoke observed within the fire area is to be expected and will be no cause for alarm. Firefighters are working to mop up all hot spots near structures and inside the fire area within at least 100 feet of the outer edges of the fire.   Fire behavior will be reduced after last night’s rain. A low-pressure area is expected to pass through this...

Fire Summary:As of 9 a.m. today all evacuation are lifted. Access to highway 422 North will be open at noon. Highway 62 and highway 422 remain closed to the public. Only residence of these areas will be allowed access. They must show proof of residency to enter. The area will remain closed to non-residents. Efforts are being made to reopen highway 62 and highway 422 north. Please check www.trickcheck.com for the latest updates. Containing the fire requires diligent, labor intensive work. Working within the fires interior, crews will search for hot spots. These hot spots can be found in downed logs and tree stumps. Firefighters turn logs over and dig out stumps then spray them with water until the material is cold to the touch. Crews will work 25’ into the fire’s interior, building a crust around the fire to secure the perimeter. Safety remains our top priority. This includes trying to prevent COVID-19 infections. Personnel are following the Center for Disease Con-trol...

 Hoy, el Equipo de Gestión de Incidencias del Noroeste 6 empezará a transferir gestión de los incendios Pearl Hill y Apple Acres a una organización tipo 3.  La organización tipo 3 empezará a gestionar el Incendio Pearl Hill el miércoles.  Los bomberos tendrán su base de mando en la escuela secundaria en Chelan.   En los días que vienen, los bomberos se continuaran a contener los incendios completamente.  Pero, tal vez, uno puede ver humo en el interior del incendio.  Ahora, los bomberos están apagando puntos calientes cerca de estructuras y 100 pies del perímetro del incendio.   Después de la lluvia que recibimos por la noche, el comportamiento del incendio será mínimo.  Hoy, se espera pequeña cantidad de lluvia como pasa un sistema de baja presión entre el área. Además, vientos ventosos que vienen del oeste debería reducir el humo.    Esta actualización estarán la última actualización respecto a los Incendios Pearl Hill y Apple Acres a menos...

  Northwest Incident Management Team 6 will be transferring management of the Pearl Hill Fire to a Type 3 team led by Incident Commander David Nalle on Wednesday morning. The Apple Acres Fire will transition to a local Type 4 organization consisting of DNR, USFS, and BLM personnel. The incoming firefighters will be shadowing the outgoing team members today for a seamless transition tomorrow. Firefighters from both fires will be based at Chelan High School.   As the fires near full containment, and even after full containment is achieved, interior pockets of fuel may continue to burn. As conditions change, smoke may become more visible at times. Smoke observed within the fire area is to be expected and will be no cause for alarm. Firefighters are working to mop up all hot spots near structures and inside the fire area within at least 100 feet of the outer edges of the fire. Fire behavior will be reduced after last night’s rain. A low-pressure area is expected to pass through...

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