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Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires September 16, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM   Highlights: The Sturgill Fire is in patrol status as of yesterday evening. Remaining smokejumper crews and medical personnel that completed structure protection were pulled from the fire yesterday. The fire will be monitored by air until weather conditions change and firefighters can be flown in to maintain a presence at the Minam Lodge and other values, possibly as soon as today. The Sturgill and Goat Mountain 2 Fires will continue to be monitored by air as smoke and weather permit. Additional precipitation fell across the fire areas yesterday, coupled with thunderstorms and lightning. Four new fire starts from lightning strikes were reported and Pacific Northwest Team 2 was requested to respond to one with initial attack support.   There will be a community meeting tonight to discuss the Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires September 16, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM  Highlights: The Sturgill Fire is in patrol status as of yesterday evening. Remaining smokejumper crews and medical personnel that completed structure protection were pulled from the fire yesterday. The fire will be monitored by air until weather conditions change and firefighters can be flown in to maintain a presence at the Minam Lodge and other values, possibly as soon as today. The Sturgill and Goat Mountain 2 Fires will continue to be monitored by air as smoke and weather permit. Additional precipitation fell across the fire areas yesterday, coupled with thunderstorms and lightning. Four new fire starts from lightning strikes were reported and Pacific Northwest Team 2 was requested to respond to one with initial attack support.   There will be a community meeting tonight to discuss the Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires September 16, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM  Highlights: The Sturgill Fire is in patrol status as of yesterday evening. Remaining smokejumper crews and medical personnel that completed structure protection were pulled from the fire yesterday. The fire will be monitored by air until weather conditions change and firefighters can be flown in to maintain a presence at the Minam Lodge and other values, possibly as soon as today. The Sturgill and Goat Mountain 2 Fires will continue to be monitored by air as smoke and weather permit. Additional precipitation fell across the fire areas yesterday, coupled with thunderstorms and lightning. Four new fire starts from lightning strikes were reported and Pacific Northwest Team 2 was requested to respond to one with initial attack support.   There will be a community meeting tonight to discuss the Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires September 16, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM  Highlights: The Sturgill Fire is in patrol status as of yesterday evening. Remaining smokejumper crews and medical personnel that completed structure protection were pulled from the fire yesterday. The fire will be monitored by air until weather conditions change and firefighters can be flown in to maintain a presence at the Minam Lodge and other values, possibly as soon as today. The Sturgill and Goat Mountain 2 Fires will continue to be monitored by air as smoke and weather permit. Additional precipitation fell across the fire areas yesterday, coupled with thunderstorms and lightning. Four new fire starts from lightning strikes were reported and Pacific Northwest Team 2 was requested to respond to one with initial attack support.   There will be a community meeting tonight to discuss the Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held...

   Kalama Fire Update – Sept. 16, 2022 Overview: The Kalama Fire, located southeast of Kalama Horse Camp on the south side of Mount St. Helens, is at approximately 208 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. 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 winds and higher relative humidity.  Closures: View a Closure Map:...

   Closures  View a Closure Map: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1059380.pdf Trails: Cinnamon Trail #204, Kalama Ski Trail #231, Toutle Trail #238, Fossil Trail #242, Kalama Falls Trail #242A Roads: Forest Road (NFS) Road No.81, from the junction with State Route 503 Spur to the junction with NFS Road No. 8100-830 and all associated NFS spur roads off NFS Road No. 81 NFS Road No. 8117 and all associated NFS spur roads off of NFS Road No. 8117 NFS Road No. 8122 and all associated NFS spur roads off of NFS Road No. 8122

Friday, September 16, 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: 59%Start Date: 8/31/22Cause: Under InvestigationIncident Commander: Mike Johnston, Great Basin Type 2 Incident Management Team #7Personnel: 521Online LinksInciWeb: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8382/ Facebook: @NeWFireInfo 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, slash, and beetle infested trees. Cause of the fire remains under investigation. Weather|Anticipated Fire Behavior: Higher humidity levels and low cloud cover helped reduce fire activity yesterday....

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  Cedar Creek Fire 15 de septiembre, 2022 Información al día 9:00 AM   Resumen del Incendio Cedar Creek Tamaño: 92,596 acres Contenido: 0% Inicio: 1ro. De Agosto 2022 Localizado: 15 miles al Este de Oakridge, Oregon Causa: Relampagos Personal: 2,152 Recursos: 92 camiones de bomberos, 39 Equipos de Bomberos,113 Maquinarias pesadas, 19 helicópteros Situación actual: El incendio permanece activo, quemando en su mayor parte con una intensidad baja a moderada sobre el perímetro en donde la materia de combustión y la topografía del terreno son propicias y en el centro del Incendio entre varios espacios aun no quemados. En la zona Este, se observan algunas manchas e igniciones de fuego acarreados por vientos del Oeste. Aunque el comportamiento del incendio ha bajado su intensidad considerablemente, desde el fin de semana pasada, todavía existe material de combustión seco y el fuego podría incrementarse bajo la presencia de condiciones ideales.  Las condiciones de humo...

Pacific Northwest Team 3 will be hosting a community meeting for the West Zone on Saturday Sept. 17 at 11:00 am. Join us in-person or virtually on Facebook Live for an update on the current fire situation https://www.facebook.com/CedarCreekFire2022/The meeting will be in-person at Oakridge Highschool Auditorium, 47997 W 1st St Oakridge, OR 97463 For more information, call us at

CEDAR CREEK FIRE EVACUATION LEVEL CHANGES: 09/15/22The Lane County Sheriff’s Office continues to work closely with the fire teams. At this time we are able to reduce the following areas to Level 1 (BE READY):1. High Prairie area, including all of High Prairie Road, Brock Road, Bar BL Ranch Road, Nubian Way, Mountain View Road, and Huckleberry Lane 2. Westfir-Oakridge Road from Westfir city limits to Roberts Road3. McFarland Road4. Oakridge north of Laurel Butte Road This means that all zones in and around the Cities of Westfir, Oakridge, and High Prairie have been reduced to Level 1 (Be Ready). Many forest and road closures are still in effect. Authorities would like to remind the public that fire crews are still operating heavily in the area. Please steer clear of fire traffic and other heavy equipment that may be in the area. Residents are asked to drive safely, and obey all road closures and traffic safety laws. An updated map of the evacuation areas is available at...

 September 15th, 2022 @ 12:00 PM: UPDATE: Evacuation levels have changed effective Thursday, Sept. 15 at 12 p.m. noon.Evacuation Level Changes (see map below for alert areas, or click here for a downloadable evacuation map):Fire movement has slowed over the past 48 hours. New guidance:Level 1 (Ready): Index – reduced from a Level 2 (Set). No other evacuation levels in Snohomish County.Baring and Grotto and area along U.S. 2 to MP 48 (east of the Money Creek tunnel) remains at Level 3 (Go). Additionally, FS Road 65 (Beckler River Road) remains at level 3. Skykomish remains at level 1.U.S. 2 remains closed from Index-Galena Road to the junction of 5th St N into the town of Skykomish (MP 49). The highway remains unsafe to travel due to rock fall and fire debris. Use caution and slow down when driving on U.S. 2, particularly when encountering fire-fighting vehicles headed to and from wildfire areas. Snohomish County Public Safety Website with full article and interactive...

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREFOREST SERVICEMT. BAKER-SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FOREST ORDER #06-05-22-14 BOLT CREEK FIRE CLOSUREPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) & (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Skykomish Ranger District of the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest as described below and shown in Exhibit A.This Order is effective September 13, 2022, through December 31, 2023, unless rescinded sooner.PROHIBITIONS: 1. Entering into or being upon National Forest System Lands closed for the protection of public health and safety. [36 CFR § 261.53(e)].2. Being on a National Forest System Road. [36 CFR § 261.54(e)] 3. Entering or using a developed recreation site or portion thereof. [36 CFR § 261.58(b)]4. Being on a National Forest System Trail. [36 CFR § 261.55(a)]CLOSURE AREA:National Forest System lands within the following boundary: starting at the Forest boundary in T27N, R10E, Section 20 at mile...

Goat Rocks Fire September 15, 2022 Overview: The Goat Rocks Fire continues to burn 1.5 miles northeast of the town of Packwood, Washington in the Goat Rocks Wilderness area. The steep rugged terrain and dense stands of timber have challenged suppression efforts, but cooler weather conditions are now assisting fire crews in suppressing the fire. Wilderness areas are established to protect and preserve natural ecosystems and wild areas. These areas provide opportunities for solitude and retrospective or primitive recreation.Fire Activity: Yesterday, crews continued prepping along the 46 Road north of the fire with masticators and hand crews. After scouting the fire’s edge, personnel determined that construction of any line along the fire’s edge would be unsafe. The steep terrain and dry loose soil make footing difficult and trees more likely to fall. Considering this, additional equipment has been ordered to assist with the road clearing, which is creating a containment line...

  Kalama Fire Update – Sept. 15, 2022 Overview: The Kalama Fire, located southeast of Kalama Horse Camp on the south side of Mount St. Helens, is at approximately 208 acres in size.  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. 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 winds and higher relative humidity.  Closures: View a Closure Map:...

Mild weather at Rum Creek FireMERLIN, Ore. – High relative humidity and moderate temperatures continue to keep fire activity low on the Rum Creek Fire. Dead fuels are gradually absorbing moisture from the air, making them less likely to burn. Similar weather and fire behavior are expected to last into next week, with a chance of rain this weekend. No significant fire activity was reported Wednesday although residual fuels continued to burn. A helicopter reconnaissance flight checked remote areas of the fire’s interior, with a similar flight planned today. Resources completed repair work on contingency lines south of Galice Road and Bear Camp Road toward Chrome Mountain. Resources are shifting from that area to other parts of the fire where repair work remains to be completed. Fire personnel aim to complete waterbars and other soil stabilization work before heavy fall and winter rains arrive. Surplus resources are being released to other fires or home. Acreage has not increased...

 Estimated size: 9,440 acres (estimated acreage, no infrared flight for two 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   Road Closures: State Highway 2 remains 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 fire continues to destabilize the steep terrain above the highway resulting in rock falls, rolling debris and falling trees. Last night a very large fire-weakened Douglas fir tree fell and slid downhill at high speed across the highway and through the guardrail. Due to these types of hazards, Highway 2 corridor remains unsafe for public use.  The Washington State Department of Transportation has been serving a critical role in clearing and restoring firefighter access.   Update: Fire behavior is anticipated to be light...

Weather:  It will be partly sunny today with a high near 68-70 degrees.  Humidity levels will remain high for the next several days.  Light breezes will begin in the afternoon.  There are increasing chances of rain that may come to fruition on Friday but it will quickly abate as we go into the weekend.   Overview:  Updated mapping determined the Suiattle River Fire to be 80 acres.  Firefighters will conduct fire line patrols and monitor fire behavior today.  Firefighting equipment is actively being refurbished, inventoried, and restocked.  Fire suppression hose lays have been removed, cleaned, and rolled for reuse.  Equipment reclamation and redeployment are critical to successful fire responses.  Approximately 6 miles of Suiattle River Road (Forest Road 26) have been brush cleared as an identified confinement line.  An additional benefit of brush clearing is improved sight lines, but Siuattle River Road is a narrow, curving road still requiring attentive driving and...

Cedar Creek Fire September 15, 2022 Daily Update at 9:00 AM   Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts Size: 92,596 acres Contained: 0% Start Date: August 1, 2022 Origin: 15 miles east of Oakridge, Oregon Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 2,152 Resources: 92 engines, 39 crews, 113 heavy equipment, 19 helicopters Current Situation: The fire remains active, mostly burning with low to moderate intensity on the perimeter where fuels and topography are conducive and in the center of the fire within a large pocket of unburned fuels. Some spotting and torching is occurring in the East Zone carried by westerly winds. Although fire behavior has calmed considerably since last weekend, fuels are still dry and fire behavior could increase under the right conditions. Smoke will continue to linger through the week, impacting air quality. Oakridge Community Meeting: A community meeting for the communities of Oakridge and Westfir is scheduled for Saturday, September 17 at 11 am at the Oakridge High School...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 15, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AMHighlights: The Wallowa County Sheriff’s Office rescinded all evacuation levels yesterday after reviewing the increased containment level on Double Creek Fire, progress made on the fires in Eagle Cap Wilderness, and moderating weather. The thunderstorms, and associated lightning, that passed through the area on Tuesday resulted in three new fire starts. Initial attack responded to two fires south of the Double Creek Fire yesterday and one to the north. Pacific Northwest Team 2 is committed to supporting initial attack in the region and will continue to monitor the area for any new starts in the coming days. There will be a community meeting to discuss the Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires on Friday, September 16 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Joseph Event Center (102 E First, Joseph, OR) and streamed live on Facebook.Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires There are...