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South Central Oregon Interagency Fire IMT3Leland Hunter, Incident CommanderColey Neider, IC trainee Watson Creek Fire UpdateTuesday, September 4, 2018South Central Oregon Interagency Fire Incident Management Team 3, whose members are residents of Klamath and Lake Counties, took command of the incident at 6 a.m. this morning. The team is focusing on mop-up and suppression repair, which includes erasing the footprint left behind by aggressive firefighting tactics and removing dangerous snags. Lakeview Estates remains in a Level 1 Be Ready evacuation status. The team is in constant communication with the Lake County Sheriff regarding when it is safe to lift the notification. There will be a community meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, at the Paisley Community Center. The most current information will be shared, followed by questions and answers. Fire managers understand there is significant hunter interest in the area. While fire behavior is less extreme and fire activity...

On September 3, 2018, MD-87 air support dropped retardant in the Newby Ridge area to reinforce contingency lines on the

Terwilliger Fire Fact Sheet 09/04/2018Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6160/ Email: terwilligerfireinfo@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/willamettewildfires/ Public Information Phone: (541) 719-8135 Media Information Phone: (541) 719-8203 Location: 5 miles southeast of Blue River, OR Incident Command: Type 2 Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 4, Rick Connell, I.C. Size: 9,158 acres Containment: 29% Personnel: 720 Current Status: Firing operations were very successful yesterday in both the northwest and southwest perimeters with favorable weather conditions. Crews began firing operations near Hardy Creek and along Forest Road 140, 142, and 142A spur. In the northeast perimeter, crews completed brushing work along 2 ½ miles of the1993 road. Structural assessments continued along the Highway 126 corridor and Kings Road. Air operations added a seventh helicopter, a Type 1, to provide support to fire crews on the ground. Smoke limited air...

Cougar Creek Fire: The fire saw no increase in size on Monday. Firefighters are constructing containment lines and working to address active fire areas in the north, particularly near Mad River and Signal Peak. Helicopters are dropping water to support on-the-ground efforts. Line has been completed along the western perimeter except for a small area near Sugarloaf Peak, raising the containment to 64 percent. Mop up operations, infrared imaging to find hot spots, and patrolling are continuing along completed line on the western perimeter. The southern and eastern areas of the fire are secure, and firefighters are conducting mop up, backhaul, and repair work. Team 10 would like to thank the Australian firefighters, the Air National Guard, and the Washington State Guard for their assistance on the Cougar Creek Fire. The Air National Guard and Washington State Guard have been assisting with security and road closures. Most of their service members are approaching the end of...

Fire The Klondike Fire remains active, both along the northern portion south of Agness and in the southern extent to the east of Pearsoll Peak. Klondike: 109,187 acres and 42% contained Taylor Creek: 52,839 acres and 95% contained The Miles Fire continues to produce smoke as interior pockets of unburned fuels ignite under dry and breezy conditions. The Hugo Fire may also produce occasional smoke today as mop up continues. Smoke Northeast winds today across the Klondike Fire today will continue to push smoke impacts across the Rogue River- Siskiyou NF and the Brookings area. Other places across the outlook area may see smoke impacts from nearby fires, but overall expect air quality to remain Good. As winds weaken look for smoke impacts to expand northward to include Gold Beach and Agness by Wednesday morning. Winds will shift from the northeast to south, and then westsouthwest throughout the day on Wednesday. This will begin to push smoke impacts from both the Klondike and Natchez...

9/4 Natchez Fire Update Happy Camp, CA – The off shore flow wind pattern will be weaker today reducing winds on the ridge tops to 4-8 mph. Temperatures are expected to be 5-10 degrees hotter than normal, with high 80’s in the valleys and mid to upper 70’s near the ridges. On the southwest flank, active fire will continue with the potential for single-tree and group torching. The extended outlook calls for moderating weather conditions. Yesterday’s windy, hot and dry conditions caused the fire to become active requiring air resources to work to delay the fire from spreading west towards the containment lines. Several small spot fires were detected in rocky and sparse vegetation on the west side of Polar Bear Mountain. Helicopter bucket drops were effective on the spot fires and kept them in check. Helicopters applied retardant from Polar Bear Mountain south towards El Capitan, extending and strengthening the containment line. Good progress was made on...

September 4 morning update for #CrescentMTNFire and #McLeodFire with Operations Section Chief Scott Schuster. He emphasizes the success in the firing operations in the Buttermilk Creek area, plans for the Mission Peak to Foggy Dew and explains the new lines on the

September 4 morning update for #CrescentMTNFire and #McLeodFire with Operations Section Chief Scott Schuster. He emphasizes the success in the firing operations in the Buttermilk Creek area, plans for the Mission Peak to Foggy Dew and explains the new lines on the

4 de septiembre de 2018Incendio Crescent Mountain: 46,650 acres; contención 37%Personal: 878Punto de origen: Aproximadamente 21 millas al oeste del pueblo TwispFecha de inicio: 29 de julio de 2018Causa del incendio: rayoIncendio McLeod: 22,511 acres; contención 35%Personal: 397Punto de origen: Aproximadamente ocho millas al norte de MazamaFecha de inicio: 11 de agosto de 2018Causa del incendio: rayoIncendio Holman: 299 acres, sin contenciónPunto de origen: Holman PeakFecha de inicio: 17 de agosto de 2018Causa del incendio: desconocidaIncendio Crescent Mountain: las aeronaves se están enfocando en retardar la propagación de fuego mientras que la construcción de líneas de control continúa desde el área de Libby Creek a Foggy Dew. Continúa la quema en el área de Buttermilk Creek al noroeste de Black Pine Lake. A lo largo del corredor del río Twisp, las cuadrillas de mano y camión de bombero continúan patrullando y extinguiendo y removiendo material combustible. El enfoque...

4 de septiembre de 2018Incendio Crescent Mountain: 46,650 acres; contención 37%Personal: 878Punto de origen: Aproximadamente 21 millas al oeste del pueblo TwispFecha de inicio: 29 de julio de 2018Causa del incendio: rayoIncendio McLeod: 22,511 acres; contención 35%Personal: 397Punto de origen: Aproximadamente ocho millas al norte de MazamaFecha de inicio: 11 de agosto de 2018Causa del incendio: rayoIncendio Holman: 299 acres, sin contenciónPunto de origen: Holman PeakFecha de inicio: 17 de agosto de 2018Causa del incendio: desconocidaIncendio Crescent Mountain: las aeronaves se están enfocando en retardar la propagación de fuego mientras que la construcción de líneas de control continúa desde el área de Libby Creek a Foggy Dew. Continúa la quema en el área de Buttermilk Creek al noroeste de Black Pine Lake. A lo largo del corredor del río Twisp, las cuadrillas de mano y camión de bombero continúan patrullando y extinguiendo y removiendo material combustible. El enfoque...

September 4, 2018Crescent Mountain Fire: 46,650 acres; 37 percent containedPersonnel: 878Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of TwispStart Date: July 29, 2018Cause: LightningMcLeod Fire: 22,511 acres; 35 percent containedPersonnel: 397Point of Origin: Approximately eight miles north of MazamaStart Date: August 11, 2018Cause: LightningHolman Fire: 299 acres, no containmentPoint of Origin: Holman PeakStart Date: August 17, 2018Cause: UnknownCrescent Mountain Fire: Efforts are being focused by aircraft to slow the rate of spread while construction of control lines continue from Libby Creek area to Foggy Dew. Firing continued in the area of Buttermilk Creek northwest of Black Pine Lake. Along the Twisp River corridor, patrol and mop-up continues with the use of hand and engine crews. Tuesday’s focus will continue to be on control line construction and continuing to mop-up and hold existing control lines in the areas of the Twisp River corridor, northwest of Black Pine Lake by...

September 4, 2018Crescent Mountain Fire: 46,650 acres; 37 percent containedPersonnel: 878Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of TwispStart Date: July 29, 2018Cause: LightningMcLeod Fire: 22,511 acres; 35 percent containedPersonnel: 397Point of Origin: Approximately eight miles north of MazamaStart Date: August 11, 2018Cause: LightningHolman Fire: 299 acres, no containmentPoint of Origin: Holman PeakStart Date: August 17, 2018Cause: UnknownCrescent Mountain Fire: Efforts are being focused by aircraft to slow the rate of spread while construction of control lines continue from Libby Creek area to Foggy Dew. Firing continued in the area of Buttermilk Creek northwest of Black Pine Lake. Along the Twisp River corridor, patrol and mop-up continues with the use of hand and engine crews. Tuesday’s focus will continue to be on control line construction and continuing to mop-up and hold existing control lines in the areas of the Twisp River corridor, northwest of Black Pine Lake by...

Overview Klondike Fire West Zone A community meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 5 beginning at 5:00 P.M. at the Agness Community Library. The areas with the most fire growth occurred at the confluence of the East and West Forks of Indigo Creek, along Silver Creek, and to the southwest into the Chetco Bar Fire burn area. Some growth occurred on the east perimeter northeast of Chinaman Hat Peak. Reduced visibility due to smoke prevented air tanker flights, so helicopter water and gel drops were used exclusively. Crews continued fuel reduction operations on contingency lines and worked on structure protection in and around Agness. Conditions favorable for high fire activity will persist on Tuesday. Firefighters will continue reducing fuel availability, treating the contingency line on the ridge on the west side of Horse Sign Creek, and treating the ridge west of Fish Hook Creek. No tactical firing operations are planned for Tuesday but may be required if fire activity...

September 3 evening update video for #CrescentMTNFire and #McLeodFire with Operations Section Chief Brandon Cichowski. He discusses today's successful firing operations in the Buttermilk Creek area and fire activity in the Mission Peak

September 3 evening update video for #CrescentMTNFire and #McLeodFire with Operations Section Chief Brandon Cichowski. He discusses today's successful firing operations in the Buttermilk Creek area and fire activity in the Mission Peak

A community meeting regarding the Klondike Fire West Zone will be held at the Agness Community Library on Wednesday at 5 p.m. The library is located at 3905 Cougar Lane, Agness, OR 97406. We invite any interested members of the public or media to hear current operations, plans, and to ask questions. The meeting will be live-streamed or recorded and posted to the Taylor Creek and Klondike Fire Information Facebook Page and to inciweb. For more information call Klondike Fire information at (541) 247-6789 or e-mail us at

Although the smoke has been clear for a few days, the fire remains active, and varied hazards exist within the perimeter. The public is urged to remain outside the fire area. Work efforts continue on securing and reinforcing fire lines on the east and west ends of the gap between the Miles and Columbus fires, which are slowly burning toward each other. Repair work will continue to focus on restoring dozer lines and hand-lines to a more natural state and to prevent sediment runoff from impacting fish-bearing streams.Firefighters will continue to patrol lines by road to ensure that any flare-ups that occur in the fire interior do not pose a threat to fire containment. A hazard tree felling team continues work along roadways, ensuring safe firefighter access. These efforts will also contribute to safe operations for the BAER team, and for the public after the incident concludes.the quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dogs backMotorists are asked to be vigilant as firefighter traffic and...

Location: 5 miles southeast of Blue River, ORIncident Command: Type 2 Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 4, Rick Connell, I.C.Size: 8,446 acresContainment: 23%Personnel: 740 Current Status: Yesterday, fire behavior was active with continued dry conditions and lower humidity. Crews were very successful with firing operations, to improve and strengthen containment lines, along the northwest and far southern perimeters due to the favorable conditions. Firefighters held and improved line near FS Road 1986, east to Forest Road 19. Structural assessments continued along the Highway 126 corridor and Kings Road. Work continues on contingency lines near Horse Creek just south of Highway 126. Planned Actions: Fire behavior is expected to be similar to yesterday with low humidity and warm temperatures. Firing operations along the northwest perimeter will continue as conditions allow. On the southern perimeter, crews will use firing operations along Forest Road 140 to Forest Road 100....

Smoke Outlook for 9/03 - 9/04 North Columbia Basin Special StatementThis will be the final special forecast for the North Columbia Basin area unless conditions change and fire activity and smoke increases.FiresThe Crescent Mtn. fire near Twisp continues to be the most active of area fires and grew 862 acres yesterday to 46,650 acres. The nearby McLeod fire grew 0 acres and remains at 22,511 acres. Cougar Creek fire near Plain grew 30 acres to a total of 42,134 acres. Weather conditions Monday and Tuesday this week are favorable for tactical burning on the Crescent Mt. fire so smoke from this activity is expected.SmokeSmoke impacted air quality in the Twisp area yesterday but did not spread much beyond that. Lighter winds today and tomorrow point towards some accumulations of smoke near active fires with light smoke moving south/southeast.Long-RangeAir quality is expected to remain reasonably good in most of the forecast area. A warmer and more stable atmosphere is predicted for the...