InciWeb Articles & Incidents for Washington and Oregon

24 de agosto de 2018 @ 8:00 a.m. Incendio Crescent Mountain: 36,990 acres; 34 porcentaje de contención ● Personal: 404 ● Punto de origen: aproximadamente 21 millas al oeste de Twisp ● Fecha de inicio: 29 de julio de 2018 ● Causa: rayos Incendio McLeod: 19,596 acres; cinco por ciento de contención ● Personal: 564 ● Punto de origen: Aproximadamente 8 millas al norte de Mazama ● Fecha de inicio: 11 de agosto de 2018 ● Causa: rayos Incendio Holman: 203 acres, no hay contención ● Punto de origen: Holman Peak ● Fecha de inicio: 17 de agosto de 2018 ● Causa: desconocida Incendio Crescent Mountain: vientos del noroeste causaron que el incendio se desplazara al fondo de Buttermilk Creek. Las cuadrillas mantuvieron el fuego en su lugar utilizando tácticas de quema al sur y cuesta arriba de West Buttermilk Road. Continuó la protección de estructuras y la asistencia a los hogares a lo largo del corredor del río Twisp...

24 de agosto de 2018 @ 8:00 a.m. Incendio Crescent Mountain: 36,990 acres; 34 porcentaje de contención ● Personal: 404 ● Punto de origen: aproximadamente 21 millas al oeste de Twisp ● Fecha de inicio: 29 de julio de 2018 ● Causa: rayos Incendio McLeod: 19,596 acres; cinco por ciento de contención ● Personal: 564 ● Punto de origen: Aproximadamente 8 millas al norte de Mazama ● Fecha de inicio: 11 de agosto de 2018 ● Causa: rayos Incendio Holman: 203 acres, no hay contención ● Punto de origen: Holman Peak ● Fecha de inicio: 17 de agosto de 2018 ● Causa: desconocida Incendio Crescent Mountain: vientos del noroeste causaron que el incendio se desplazara al fondo de Buttermilk Creek. Las cuadrillas mantuvieron el fuego en su lugar utilizando tácticas de quema al sur y cuesta arriba de West Buttermilk Road. Continuó la protección de estructuras y la asistencia a los hogares a lo largo del corredor del río Twisp...

#QuickFacts:Incident Start Date: 8/22/2018 Incident Start Time: Approx. 12:45 p.m.Incident Type: Wildfire Cause: Under InvestigationIncident Location: near Sams Valley, Jackson County, OregonLand Threat: Private, BLM, IndustrialCommand Agency: ODF/OSFMFire Size: 1,329 acres Containment: 15% Expected Full Containment: 9/10/2018Civilian Injuries: 0 Firefighter Injuries: 0Structures Threatened: 315Structures Destroyed: 0 Structures Damaged: 0Current Situation:The Ramsey Canyon Fire was active early in the evening with fire activity on the south-east corner and in the north. On the north side, the fire continues to back down the ridge toward Evans Creek along East Evans Creek Road. It is currently staying at the creek and has not crossed East Evans Creek Road. The south side of the fire is down to Ramsey Road and is holding. The fire is expected be active on the south side near the intersection of Ramsey Road and Ramsey Canyon Road and is expected to hold there. The north side of the fire...

A Community meeting is scheduled for today, August 24, 2018 at the McKenzie High School, located at 51187 Blue River Drive, Finn Rock, in the old gym beginning at 7:30 PM. We will attempt live streaming from the Willamette Wildfire Facebook page Summary: Southwest Area Incident Management Team #3 is utilizing a full suppression strategy and developing tactics that minimize impacts to important values at risk. Incident Responder and public safety remain the highest priority. A high level of coordination between Oregon Department of Forestry, Forest Service, and the Incident Management Team to simultaneously construct a contingency line and go direct has been successful on the western perimeter of the fire. Weather changes moderated fire behavior allowing firefighters to hold the fire on the southwest side from the 19 westerly to the 115 road. Fire became established in Annie Creek and began moving up canyon. The rugged steep terrain limited the ability to go direct as...

8/24 Natchez Fire UpdateHappy Camp, CA – The ridge of high pressure has been replaced by an upper level low pressure area. Fire activity may increase today as the overhead low pressure allows the fire to ventilate and the cap of smoke from other western fires is reduced. Temperatures are predicted to range from the 70s to the low 80s. Relative humidity levels are forecast to bottom out in the mid-20s. Winds will be light and variable most of the day. Exposed ridges may see upslope winds of 10 to 12 mph, gusting to 20 mph. The long-term forecast calls for temperatures to steadily drop through next week into Labor Day weekend. It is too early to predict if rain could be in the forecast. Firefighters continue mopping up containment line hot spots, removing hazardous snags, chipping brush and tree debris, back-hauling equipment and patrolling for smokes from Mud Lake north around the northern tip of the fire perimeter and then south to the foot of Baldy Mountain. Road watering...

Acreage: 40,388 Containment: 40 percent Personnel: 907 Burning operations continue on the west flank of the fire. Heavy air tankers may be flown today. Cougar Creek Fire: Yesterday, crews working on the western flank of the fire near Chiwawa Pines made good progress. With support from helicopters, firefighters executed burn operations, pushing low intensity fire back toward the main fire front. This process removes ground fuels without harming mature trees. When the main fire reaches the pre-burned area, there is no fuel remaining, and the fire’s progress is halted. Today burning operations will continue on the west side. Hand crews and heavy equipment will build and secure containment lines to protect private property in the Chiwawa Pines and Plain areas. If weather conditions support the mission, fixed wing air tankers may be used today to place lines of fire retardant outside the western flank of the fire. This retardant will serve as an additional barrier to...

Yesterday firefighters and engines from the Miles and Columbus fires helped fight the Ramsey Canyon Fire which is 12 miles northwest of Eagle Point, Oregon in Sam’s Valley. Level 3 “GO” and Level 2 “BE SET” are in place. Rapid growth of that fire shows how dry and sensitive conditions are. Read more at: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6167 and facebook.com/RamseyCanyonFireInfo. Evacuation levels at: tinyurl.com/SO-Evacs On the Miles and Columbus fires, crews patrolled the fire perimeter and investigated pockets of smoke from smoldering stumps and logs. Firefighters also monitored fire burning in islands of vegetation inside the fire perimeter. The fire remains active in the gap between the Miles and Columbus fires, specifically near Butler Butte. Until this area receives a soaking rain or the first blanket of snow, stumps, roots, and other deep-burning ground fuels well inside the fire perimeter will continue to smolder and smoke. As progress continues towards full...

Acres: 2,152 Containment: 39% Total Personnel: 82 Cause: Human-caused and under

Community Meeting A community meeting is scheduled for Sunday, August 26 at 3:00 p.m. outside the Agness Community Library located at 3905 Cougar Lane in Agness, Oregon. Klondike Fire West The California Interagency Incident Management Team 4 is managing Klondike Fire West. As expected, the slop-over that occurred north of Silver Creek in the Klondike West zone continues to grow slowly in a very remote area of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. The air over the fire was very smoky yesterday which shaded the fire and slowed its rate of spread. There is no safe option to implement a direct attack along the active edge of this part of the fire. The area is currently inaccessible to ground crews. The fire is expected to become more active around 3 p.m. today due to lower relative humidities. The priority for today is to strengthen the expected primary lines. Resources are being relocated from patrolling the contained section of line leading from Bear...

Community Meeting A community meeting is scheduled for Sunday, August 26 at 3:00 p.m. outside the Agness Community Library located at 3905 Cougar Lane in Agness, Oregon. Klondike Fire West The California Interagency Incident Management Team 4 is managing Klondike Fire West. As expected, the slop-over that occurred north of Silver Creek in the Klondike West zone continues to grow slowly in a very remote area of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. The air over the fire was very smoky yesterday which shaded the fire and slowed its rate of spread. There is no safe option to implement a direct attack along the active edge of this part of the fire. The area is currently inaccessible to ground crews. The fire is expected to become more active around 3 p.m. today due to lower relative humidities. The priority for today is to strengthen the expected primary lines. Resources are being relocated from patrolling the contained section of line leading...

August 24, 2018 @ 8:00 a.m. Crescent Mountain Fire: 36,990 acres; 34 percent contained ● Personnel: 404 ● Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of Twisp ● Start Date: July 29, 2018 ● Cause: Lightning McLeod Fire: 19,596 acres; five percent contained ● Personnel: 564 ● Point of Origin: Approximately eight miles north of Mazama ● Start Date: August 11, 2018 ● Cause: Lightning Holman Fire: 203 acres, no containment ● Point of Origin: Holman Peak ● Start Date: August 17, 2018 ● Cause: Unknown Crescent Mountain Fire: Northwesterly winds caused the fire to move into the bottom of Buttermilk Creek. Crews held the fire using tactical firing south and uphill of west Buttermilk Road. Structural protection and assistance to homes along the Twisp River corridor continued throughout the day. Air operations were able to effectively work to cool the advance of the fire. On the southwest side of the fire crews continue to monitor fire within the North Cascades...

August 24, 2018 @ 8:00 a.m. Crescent Mountain Fire: 36,990 acres; 34 percent contained ● Personnel: 404 ● Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of Twisp ● Start Date: July 29, 2018 ● Cause: Lightning McLeod Fire: 19,596 acres; five percent contained ● Personnel: 564 ● Point of Origin: Approximately eight miles north of Mazama ● Start Date: August 11, 2018 ● Cause: Lightning Holman Fire: 203 acres, no containment ● Point of Origin: Holman Peak ● Start Date: August 17, 2018 ● Cause: Unknown Crescent Mountain Fire: Northwesterly winds caused the fire to move into the bottom of Buttermilk Creek. Crews held the fire using tactical firing south and uphill of west Buttermilk Road. Structural protection and assistance to homes along the Twisp River corridor continued throughout the day. Air operations were able to effectively work to cool the advance of the fire. On the southwest side of the fire crews continue to monitor...

Special Statement This air quality forecast predicts potential particulate matter levels, not ozone. Forecast is based on 24 hour average. Fire The Columbus and Miles fires are continuing to burn toward each other burning dead/down fuel and drying out live fuel. Miles Fire is at 35,310 acres with 54% containment, Columbus Fire is at 10,138 acres with 56% containment. Ramsey Fire is at 1,500 acres with 15% containment. Stone Fire is at 34,029 acres with 25% containment. Watson Creek Fire is at 40,272 acres with 10% containment. Smoke A new fire, Ramsey Fire, inhibited the forecast for smoke improvement yesterday. High pressure moving into the area bringing cooler temperature will help improve visibility at Crater Lake today. We should expect to see an improvement to the air quality later today when the wind picks up this afternoon. With northwest wind, those communities south and southeast of the fire will continue to see significant smoke impact. Smoke conditions of varying densities...

Update-August 24, 2018 For Immediate Release Incident Commander: Eric Knerr, Northwest Team 7 Contact: Fire Information, 541-239-3619 Follow Fire Information on Facebook Pages: Gilliam County Sheriff https://www.facebook.com/GilliamCountySheriff/ South Gilliam County Rural Fire Protection District https://www.facebook.com/South-Gilliam-County-Rural-Fire-Protection-District-783137915065669/?ref=br_rs Wheeler County Sheriff https://www.facebook.com/WheelerCountySheriffsOffice/ [Condon, Oregon] As the threat to structures has decreased, the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Blue Team has demobilized to return to their local units. NW Team 7 will continue to manage the Stubblefield, Lonerock and Jennies Peak Fires until they are contained to the point that local resources will be able to take over. Passage of a cold front yesterday increased fire behavior on all three fires, but all established control lines held. All evacuation levels related to the fires in south...

Update-August 24, 2018 9:00 a.m. For Immediate Release Incident Commander: Eric Knerr, Northwest Team 7 Contact: Fire Information, 541-239-3619 Follow Fire Information on Facebook Pages: Gilliam County Sheriff https://www.facebook.com/GilliamCountySheriff/ South Gilliam County Rural Fire Protection District https://www.facebook.com/South-Gilliam-County-Rural-Fire-Protection-District-783137915065669/?ref=br_rs Wheeler County Sheriff https://www.facebook.com/WheelerCountySheriffsOffice/ [Condon, Oregon] As the threat to structures has decreased, the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Blue Team has demobilized to return to their local units. NW Team 7 will continue to manage the Stubblefield, Lonerock and Jennies Peak Fires until they are contained to the point that local resources will be able to take over. Passage of a cold front yesterday increased fire behavior on all three fires, but all established control lines held. All evacuation levels related to the fires...

Evening Update-August 23, 2018For Immediate Release Incident Commanders: Ian Yocum, Oregon State Fire Marshal Eric Knerr, Northwest Team 7 Contact: Rich Tyler/Jeanne Klein 541-239-3619 OSFM/NW Team 7 Public Information Officers Follow Fire Information on Facebook Pages: Gilliam County Sheriff https://www.facebook.com/GilliamCountySheriff/ South Gilliam County Rural Fire Protection District https://www.facebook.com/South-Gilliam-County-Rural-Fire-Protection-District-783137915065669/?ref=br_rs [Condon, Oregon] Reduced fire danger has allowed Gilliam County to lower evacuation levels from level 2 Be Set to a level 1 Be Ready for Richmond Road, Ferry Canyon Road, and Pattee Road. Cooler temperatures tonight into tomorrow will allow crews to continue making progress on all the fires. Fire suppression repair plans are currently being developed with hopes to implement them very soon on the Stubbblefield and Lonerock Fires. Stubblefield Fire – With active fire, the...

Evening Update-August 23, 2018For Immediate Release Incident Commanders: Ian Yocum, Oregon State Fire Marshal Eric Knerr, Northwest Team 7 Contact: Rich Tyler/Jeanne Klein 541-239-3619 OSFM/NW Team 7 Public Information Officers Follow Fire Information on Facebook Pages: Gilliam County Sheriff https://www.facebook.com/GilliamCountySheriff/ South Gilliam County Rural Fire Protection District https://www.facebook.com/South-Gilliam-County-Rural-Fire-Protection-District-783137915065669/?ref=br_rs [Condon, Oregon] Reduced fire danger has allowed Gilliam County to lower evacuation levels from level 2 Be Set to a level 1 Be Ready for Richmond Road, Ferry Canyon Road, and Pattee Road. Cooler temperatures tonight into tomorrow will allow crews to continue making progress on all the fires. Fire suppression repair plans are currently being developed with hopes to implement them very soon on the Stubbblefield and Lonerock Fires. Stubblefield Fire – With active fire, the...

#QuickFacts:Incident Start Date: 8/22/2018 Incident Start Time: Approx. 12:45 p.m.Incident Type: Wildfire Cause: Under InvestigationIncident Location: near Sams Valley, Jackson County, OregonLand Threat: Private, BLM, IndustrialCommand Agency: ODF / OSFMFire Size: 1,500 acres Containment: 15% Expected Full Containment: N/ACivilian Injuries: 0 Firefighter Injuries: 0Current Situation:The Ramsey Canyon Fire was active on the north edge and southeast today. In the southeast corner, northwest winds pushed it into dry fuels. The fire also bumped up against Ramsey road, but has not crossed it. Air operations are focusing in these areas to help in firefighting efforts. Smoke over the fire prevented heavy aircraft to make retardant drops. But helicopters were active over the fire the entire day.The north side of the fire backed down to East Evans Creek Road where it is along the road, but has not crossed it. Fire crews will work overnight to secure the line in this area. Overall, the fire is...

FIRE AREA EMERGENCY CLOSURE FREMONT-WINEMA NATIONAL FOREST Order Number 06-02-03-18-02-02 Pursuant to Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations §261.50 (a) and (b), the following act is prohibited on National Forest System lands and roads within the following described area on the Paisley, Silver Lake and Bly Ranger Districts, Fremont-Winema National Forest, as described in attached Exhibit A. This order supercedes Order Number 06-02-03-18-02-01 and these prohibitions are effective immediately upon the time and date of the signature on this Order and will remain in effect until December 1, 2018, unless rescinded earlier. PROHIBITION: (1) Going onto or being within an area closed for public health and safety. 36 CFR § 261.53 (e) (2) Being upon a closed road. 36 CFR § 261.54 (e) The area described below will be closed to public access/entry due to hazards and hazardous conditions created as a result of the Watson Creek Fire. AFFECTED AREA / CLOSURE AREA: All legal descriptions are...