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Klamath Falls, Ore. – Overnight, firefighters completed fireline around the southern end of the fire and continued to secure the perimeter in other areas.  Matt Flock, Operations Section Chief, reminded resources at briefing “Completing that line helps to lock in the fire, but there is still an incredible amount of work left out there as we transition to mop-up and continue to widen the cold area around the fire.” Smoke may be visible today as unburned fuels within the fire are consumed. As the work transitions to mop-up and securing fireline in the southern area of the fire, hose-lays will be constructed to provide water to all parts of the fire.  Air resources will continue to provide support to moderate fire behavior as needed.  In the northern area of the fire, where mop-up is already underway, firefighters will be patrolling for hotspots and smoke and gridding for heat.  The goal is to widen the area from the established fireline toward the interior of the fire.  ...

9/10 Thor & Slate Creek Fire updateIncident Commander: Shane RobsonThor & Slate Creek Fire UpdateQuick FactsApproximate Size Thor Fire       1276 acresSlate              597 acresSalmo            320 acresGypsy Ridge    17 acresContainment 0%Total Personnel 50Fire Danger Very HighStructures Lost Primary – 0 Secondary - 0For Immediate Release - September 10, 2022A Type 3 Incident Management Team is managing four fires in the same general area. Each fire is burning in remote and rugged terrain with poor access. The fires are not threatening critical infrastructure, wildlife habitat, nor watershed integrity. Further trail closures, however, are planned as public safety remains the highest priority. The fires were all ignited by lightning as several thunderstorms have passed over the area the past month. The first ignition was discovered on August 13 and the last on September 3, 2022. Managers have taken a confine/contain approach to the suppression of these fires due...

Cedar Creek Fire                                        September 10, 2022                                                                                             Daily Update – 8:00 AM                                                                                                                                Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts Size: 51,814 acres Contained: 12% Start Date: August 1, 2022 Location: 15 miles E of Oakridge, OR Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 862 Resources: 29 engines 19 crews 46 heavy equipment 8 helicopters Current Situation: Yesterday, Governor Kate Brown invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act. Level 3 evacuation level remains in place for the greater Oakridge, Westfir, and High Prairie area....

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 10, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AMHighlights: The cooler weather has moderated fire behavior somewhat in the timber, but the fire is still actively spreading in the grass. Structure protection preparations are complete along Lostine Road. Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) task forces continue to assist with operations on the south side of Double Creek.Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires  There are three lightning caused fires within the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The Nebo, Sturgill, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires are active and being managed to protect public and private infrastructure, while playing a natural role within designated Wilderness.    Nebo Fire: 11,882 acres | 0% contained | 155 personnel assigned The cooler weather continues to moderate fire behavior with little acreage increase. Firefighters are nearly complete with control line preparations along Forest Service Road 39. Hand crews and dozers are constructing a control...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 10, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AMHighlights: The cooler weather has moderated fire behavior somewhat in the timber, but the fire is still actively spreading in the grass. Structure protection preparations are complete along Lostine Road. Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) task forces continue to assist with operations on the south side of Double Creek.Eagle Cap Wilderness FiresThere are three lightning caused fires within the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The Nebo, Sturgill, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires are active and being managed to protect public and private infrastructure, while playing a natural role within designated Wilderness.Goat Mountain 2 Fire: 490 acres | 0% contained | 0 personnel assigned There was little growth on the fire yesterday as it continues creeping and backing in McCubbin Drainage. Helicopter bucket drops were used yesterday to cool hot spots on the ridge above Lostine drainage.Weather: Elevated fire weather...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires September 10, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM Highlights: The cooler weather has moderated fire behavior somewhat in the timber, but the fire is still actively spreading in the grass. Structure protection preparations are complete along Lostine Road. Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) task forces continue to assist with operations on the south side of Double Creek. Double Creek Fire: 147,582 acres | 15% contained | 796 personnel assigned The west side of the fire has been secured and Upper Imnaha Road from Imnaha to Freezeout Road is in patrol status. The fire continues to actively spread in the dry grass on the north, east, and south side of the fire. Firefighters are working in Horse Creek drainage on the north side of the fire to secure structures and look for opportunities to build control line to the east. River boats are being used to patrol and assess structure protection needs along the Snake River. Firefighters continue to...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires September 10, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM Highlights: The cooler weather has moderated fire behavior somewhat in the timber, but the fire is still actively spreading in the grass. Structure protection preparations are complete along Lostine Road. Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) task forces continue to assist with operations on the south side of Double Creek. Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires There are three lightning caused fires within the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The Nebo, Sturgill, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires are active and being managed to protect public and private infrastructure, while playing a natural role within designated Wilderness. Sturgill Fire: 19,173 acres | 0% contained | 58 personnel assigned The fire remains on the east side of the Minam River between the North Minam River and Chaparral Creek. It continues to slowly back toward the river on the southwest side of the fire and to back toward Bear Creek on the northeast...

Crockets Knob Fire UpdateNORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12Incident Commander: Bobby Shindelar September 10, 2022Today is Northwest Incident Management Team 12’s last day on the Crockets Knob Fire. Management of remaining firefighting resources will transition to the High Desert Type 3 Incident Management Team tonight. Northwest IMT 12 would like to thank the Prairie City School District for hosting our team and the local community for your support and hospitality!Weather: East winds will be gusty in the morning but will become calmer by the afternoon. Temperatures will be slightly warmer today with highs in the low-80s. Conditions will still be dry with relative humidity dropping into the low teens. Operations: Yesterday fire activity was minimal, allowing firefighters the opportunity to mop up remaining heat along containment lines. Crews also continued pulling hoses and excess equipment from containment lines. Chipping and cleanup were ongoing along FSR 45 yesterday and will...

 Davenport, WA - The Seven Bays Fire is located approximately 15 miles northwest of Davenport, WA. This fire started on Sunday, September 4th and has burned approximately 1,232 acres of rangeland, stubble and scattered forest lands (acre increase due to mapping adjustments). The fire is 65% contained. Evacuations: No Evacuation levels.  Road Closure:  No Road Closures.   Friday,   Fire fighters continued mop up along the fire perimeter extending more than 75 feet from the fire edge.  Division A is now in patrol status. Repair work began on interior dozer line.  This work increased fire containment to 65%.  Saturday, Firefighter’s will continue mop up around the fire perimeter and continue repairing interior and perimeter dozer lines.  Excess resources will be released.  Weather:   Saturday weather is predicted high of 84 degrees, with winds (20ft) out of the northeast 8 - 11 mph with gusts to 18 mph.  When residents of a fire-prone community clear brush, trees and...

Fire Information Phone: 541-625-0687   Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.gov Potter Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/ Windigo Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/  Big Swamp InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/  Northwest Incident Management Team Nine will hand over management of the Potter, Windigo, Big Swamp and Camel Hump Fires to a local Type 3 Incident Management Team on Sunday, September 11 at 7 a.m. This will be the last daily update. For fire information related to these incidents, please contact the Umpqua National Forest at 541-975-2300 or the Middle Fork Ranger District on the Willamette National Forest at 541-782-2283.   RED FLAG WARNING: A red flag warning continues into Saturday for strong east winds and critically low relative humidity. The red flag warning will be in effect until 10 a.m. today.   Windigo Fire: Firefighters continue to conduct...

 Fire Information Phone: 541-625-0687   Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.gov Potter Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/ Windigo Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/  Big Swamp InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/  Northwest Incident Management Team Nine will hand over management of the Potter, Windigo, Big Swamp and Camel Hump Fires to a local Type 3 Incident Management Team on Sunday, September 11 at 7 a.m. This will be the last daily update. For fire information related to these incidents, please contact the Umpqua National Forest at 541-975-2300 or the Middle Fork Ranger District on the Willamette National Forest at 541-782-2283.   RED FLAG WARNING: A red flag warning continues into Saturday for strong east winds and critically low relative humidity. The red flag warning will be in effect until 10 a.m. today.   Windigo Fire: Firefighters continue to conduct...

Saturday, September 10, 2022  Boulder Mountain Fire Information 509-508-3389 (8am-8pm) | 2022.bouldermountain@firenet.gov  Quick Facts Fire Location 9 miles NW of Cusick, WA in Tacoma Creek and Boulder Mtn. Size 1,900 acres Containment 8% Start Date 8/31/22 Cause Under Investigation Incident Commander Mike Johnston, Great Basin Type 2 Incident Management Team #7 Personnel 496 Online Links InciWeb: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8382/  Facebook: @NeWFireInfo  Washington State Department of Natural Resources: www.dnr.wa.gov/wildfires  Colville National Forest www.fs.usda.gov/colville Summary: The Boulder Mountain Fire was detected on Wednesday August 31st, 2022, at approximately 8:30 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...

Goat Rocks FireSeptember 9, 2022 10:00pm updateOverview: Located 2 miles NE of Packwood, WA in the Goat Rocks Wilderness on the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District. The Goat Rocks Fire is estimated to be 1200 acres in size. The incident was discovered on Aug. 9, 2022 and was partly suppressed by a rappel attack crew. Crews suppressed what they safely could and the fire was monitored. On September 9, 2022 the fire began to increase in size during a high wind event.   Size: Approximately 1200 acres   Forest closures: US Hwy-12 is closed from Skate Creek and White Pass. Highway 123 is closed from US Hwy 12 to 410 for all southbound travel, travel to Mt Rainier National Park is still open. Forest Rd. 4600, 4610, 4612 and all connected spurs, and Trail #65 to Bluff Lake.   Evacuations: Currently Timberline, Goat Rocks, and High Valley neighborhoods east of Packwood are under a level 3 evacuation, or Go status, and are required to evacuate. The remainder of the neighborhoods and...

Klamath Falls, Ore. – Despite challenging weather conditions on the Van Meter Fire today, there was limited fire growth across the fire.  An infrared flight is planned for tonight to gather updated acreage information.  In the northern area of the fire along South Poe Valley Road, firefighters focused on patrolling near homes monitoring for smoke and strengthening existing firelines.  This area of the fire is in mop-up, with special attention to the need for felling snags and trees which pose an overhead hazard to firefighters. The southern portion of the fire was the most active area today with trees torching, embers blowing, and rolling burning material pushing fire outside the fireline. Fire crews assisted by aircraft and equipment were able to corral and stop the spread of these small spot fires. Tonight, firefighters will work to complete and secure the fireline on the southern end of the fire. Two structural task forces worked today to create defensible space around homes...

LEVEL 3 (GO NOW) EVACUATION NOTICES FOR:The greater Oakridge, Westfir, and High Prairie areas, both incorporated and rural Level 3 means LEAVE IMMEDIATELY! DO NOT take time to gather things. GO NOW!There is immediate and imminent danger and you should evacuate immediately. DO NOT delay leaving your property to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. Drive carefully, turn on your headlights, and follow any directions from public safety personnel. If you choose to ignore this notice, public safety personnel may not be available to assist you further.Residents who need assistance sheltering should go to the Temporary Evacuation Poiont at Lane Community College (4000 E. 30th Avenue, Euguene). The Temporary Evacuation Point is located in Building 16. Lane Transit District is providing buses to help people who do not have transportation to evacuate. The buses will be staged at Oakridge High School (47997 W. 1st St) and First Baptist Church (47606 School St).Information...

The Wallowa Whitman National Forest has issued a temporary area closure for the Sturgill Fire effective immediately. EXHIBIT A STURGILL FIRE CLOSURE AREA: All National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the following boundary: Starting on Forest Service Road (FSR) 8210 at Two Pan Trailhead, following FSR8210 north to the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest boundary in T.2 S., R.43 E. Section 15.  Then heads west following the Forest boundary to the intersection with the Eagle Cap Wilderness boundary in T.1 S., R.41 E Section 4.  Then follows the Eagle Cap Wilderness boundary south to the intersection with Trail #1934 (West Eagle).  Then follows Trail #1934 northeast to the junction with Trail #1922 (Main Eagle).  Then North on Trail #1922 to the junction with Trail #1673 (Minam River).  Then northeast on Trail #1673 to the junction with Trail #1670 (Minam Lake).  Then north on Trail #1670 to the Two Pan Trailhead.  All boundary trails will remain open, however...

Today the Rum Creek Fire experienced no increase in size. The public is reminded there is an active Heat Advisory and Red Flag Warning for Josephine County lasting through Saturday night. Unprecedented heat, low humidity, and winds will create critical fire conditions. The public should be very cautious this weekend as the risk for new fire starts and rapid growth will be extreme. Earlier this week Josephine County reduced evacuation orders East of the Rum Creek Fire. Roads into reduced evacuation order zones remain closed to non-residents. Residents entering these closures must have identification. These roads remain closed to the public for their safety, as well as the safety of residents returning to their homes, and firefighters who are still hard at work. Road closures East of the fire include Lower Grave Creek, Quartz Creek, Galice at Hog Creek, and Galice at Crow. South of the fire, Stratton Creek is closed. West of the fire, road closures include South Fork Galice Road. 

In order to plan for the safety of the public health and safety, specific areas of the Deschutes NF are closed. Affected area/Closure area are described in the attached closure order. The map is attached for more

The Wallowa Whitman National Forest has issued a temporary area closure for the Nebo Fire effective immediately. EXHIBIT B NEBO FIRE CLOSURE AREA: All National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the following boundary: Starting on Forest Service Road (FSR) 3960 at Indian Crossing Trailhead, following FSR3960 east to the junction with FSR 39 (Wallowa Mountain Loop).  Then follows FSR 39 to the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest boundary in T.3 S., R.46 E. Section 29.  Then heads west following the Forest boundary to the intersection with the Eagle Cap Ranger District boundary in T.3 S., R.45 E., Section 25.  Then follows the Eagle Cap Ranger District boundary south and west to the intersection with Trail #1804 (East Fork Wallowa).  Then follows Trail #1804 south to the junction with Trail #1831 (Polaris Pass).  Then follows Trail #1831 west to the junction with Trail #1820 (West Fork Wallowa).  Then follows Trail #1820 south to the junction with Trail #1816 (South Fork...