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There will be a Community Meeting for the Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires tonight at 6 pm. The meeting will be held at the Joseph Community Events Center (102 E First, Joseph, OR) and broadcast live on Facebook. Please submit your questions for the presenters to 2022.doublecreek@firenet.gov before the meeting. We will also monitor the chat during the meeting to answer our virtual attendees questions.Thursday, September 8th - 6:00pm Joseph Community Events Center 102 E First Street, Joseph The meeting will also be live streamed on Facebook for those who aren't able to attend in person. The livestream pages are as

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Actualización de los incendios White River e Irving Peak 8 de septiembre de 2022 - 9:00 AMPlain, WA – Los incendios de White River e Irving Peak fueron iniciados por rayos el 11 de agosto. Estos arden en el Bosque Nacional Okanagan-Wenatchee, al noroeste de Plain, WA.Estrategia de extinción: Los directores de los incendios están refinando una estrategia a largo plazo que incluye el uso de líneas perimetrales primarias y de contingencia para la contención. Las tácticas incluyen la finalización y el refuerzo de los cortafuegos (carreteras y línea de mano).Situación actual – Un equipo local de gestión de incidentes tipo 3 asumió el mando de los incendios el 7 de septiembre a las 7:00 am. Puede ser que el humo será visible durante las próximas semanas a medida que los combustibles interiores siguen ardiendo y quemándose.  Las actualizaciones continuarán cada dos días; esto puede cambiar si llega a haber un cambio en la actividad del incendio.No se pudo realizar un...

Special StatementRed Flag Warning Friday and Saturday for strong east winds and low relative humidity. 3 Day smoke outlook available at: https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/7f95b6c6?preview=trueFireThe Cedar Creek Fire in Central Oregon is 31,486 acres with 12% containment. The fire grew 13,343 acres over the past 2 days. We are expecting moderate to active fire activity today, with slightly cooler temperatures, but lower relative humidity values.SmokeAreas south of the Cedar Creek fire will have the greatest impacts today, including Crescent Lake and Crater Lake. Oakridge will continue to have smoke impacts with moderate to USG in the morning, but improving air quality this afternoon. East winds will bring increased smoke to Eugene/Springfield late tonight.Health and Safety MessageTry to do what you can to reduce the amount of smoke you breathe - run your home and car air conditioning on recirculate and don't go outside when air quality is impaired. Do you know how to check your...

Cedar Creek Fire Daily UpdateSept. 8, 2022 Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts Size: 31,486 acres Contained: 18% Start Date: August 1, 2022 Location: 15 miles E of Oakridge, OR Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 849 Resources: 19 engines 15 crews 37 heavy equipment 7 helicopters NEW EVACUATION LEVELS: Yesterday, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has increased their evacuation levels for Cultus Lake and Crane Prairie Reservoir. Visit Deschutes and Lane County websites for up-to-date information. RED FLAG WARNING: A Red Flag Warning will be in effect starting at midnight, Friday morning, due to low humidities and strong east winds. Winds speeds are expected to be 15-25 mph with gusts of up to 35 mph—Friday morning and afternoon. Winds are expected to increase throughout Friday evening with speeds 15-25 mph and gust up to 50 mph. Virtual Community Meeting: Today Thursday, September 8th, 7:00PM, focused on Deschutes County and Central Oregon, virtually on the...

 Disminución en el número de evacuaciones para el Incendio Rum Creek MERLIN, Ore. – La Oficina del Alguacil para la ciudad de Josephine, ha reducido o eliminado el aviso de evacuación para algunas de las áreas cercanas al Incendio Rum Creek. Las evacuaciones son realizadas basándose en un sistema asignando Nivel 1: PREPARESE, Nivel 2: LISTOS (salir en cualquier momento) y Nivel 3: SALGA.  Las áreas al Este del Incendio incluyendo las comunidades de Merlin, Hugo, Three Pines, Leland, y Wolf Creek, ya no están bajo la notificación del Nivel 1: PREPARESE. En el área hacia el Este de Hog Creek, el Nivel 2: LISTO ha sido reducido a un Nivel 1: PREPARESE.  No se ha cambiado el Nivel 3 dentro y alrededor del incendio y el Nivel 2 al sur del fuego. Las áreas al Norte del Incendio permanecen bajo un aviso con Nivel 1. Para información más detallada, acerca los niveles de evacuación de acuerdo a su localidad, revise el mapa interactivo que puede encontrarse en:...

 Fewer evacuations for Rum Creek Fire Containment increases to 44% on Rum Creek FireMERLIN, Ore. – Josephine County Sheriff’s Office has reduced or eliminated the evacuation notices for some of the areas near the Rum Creek Fire. Their evacuations are based on the system of Level 1 means GET READY, Level 2 means GET SET to leave at any moment, and Level 3 means GO NOW. Areas to the east of the fire, including the communities of Merlin, Hugo, Three Pines, Leland, and Wolf Creek, are no longer under the Level 1 notification. The Level 2 to the east of Hog Creek is reduced to a Level 1.  The Level 3 in and around the fire itself and the Level 2 south of the fire have not changed. Areas north of the fire remain under a Level 1 notice. For more detailed information, use the interactive map showing evacuation levels according to address at //JosephineCounty.gov/FireMap. For the most current evacuation information and resources, go to Josephine County Incident Information (rvem.org)....

 Fire Information Phone: 541-625-0687   Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govPotter 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/Weather Alert: Thursday morning will bring northwest winds initially but will change to a significant east wind event by late Thursday evening. Winds will be 10-15 mph with gusts along ridges in evening. On Friday and Saturday, winds could gust up to 30-35 mph from east. Temperatures will continue to be above normal going into the weekend with very dry conditions prevailing. Stay alert to weather conditions going in to the weekend.UPDATED FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Effective today, September 8, on the WIllamette National Forest, building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire or stove fire, including a charcoal, wood or coal fire. are prohibited. Pressure liquid or...

 9/8 Thor & Slate Creek Fire updateIncident Commander: Shane RobsonThor & Slate Creek FireQuick FactsApproximate Size Thor 1189 acresSlate Fire 286 acresContainment 0%Total Personnel 50Fire Danger Very HighStructures Lost Primary – 0Secondary - 0For Immediate Release - September 8, 2022Thor Fire: The fire is burning approximately 5 miles east of Sullivan Lake in heavy timber and steep terrain. The fire was caused by lightning and discovered on August 13, 2022. The steep, rugged, and dangerous terrain led managers to take mainly a confine/contain strategy with firefighter and public safety being the highest priority. Crews continue to shore up containment lines around the north, east, and south portions of the fire. Last night an IR flight (infrared) was done around the Thor Fire. The winds and low humidity contributed to the fire growing approximately 150 more acres mainly to the east. Due to increased fire activity, winds, and low humidity a water dropping helicopter was assisting...

White River and Irving Peak Fires Update September 8, 2022 – 9:00 AM Plain, WA – Lightning started the White River and Irving Peak Fires on August 11. The fires are burning on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, northwest of Plain, WA. Suppression Strategy – Fire managers continue to implement a long-term strategy to manage these fires, including the use of primary and contingency perimeter lines for containment. Tactics include completion and reinforcement of fire lines using roads and constructed hand line. Current Situation – A local Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command of the fires on September 7th at 7:00 am. Smoke may be visible over the next several weeks as interior fuels continue to smolder and burn out. Fire updates will continue every other day; if a change in fire activity occurs, the frequency may change. Last night’s overnight infrared flight could not fly; acreage does not reflect yesterday’s growth. White River Fire – Acres: 1,576 (from...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires September 8, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM  Community Meeting Tonight: There will be a community meeting to discuss the Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires tonight at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Joseph Event Center (102 E First, Joseph, OR) and will also be streamed live on Facebook.   Highlights: The passage of a cold front over the fire area yesterday brought gusty erratic winds which produced rapid fire growth on the Double Creek Fire. Before the strongest winds arrived in the evening, firefighters were able to complete firing operations along the Lower Imnaha Road to protect the community of Imnaha. Tactical firing and structure protection operations also took place on the south side of the Double Creek Fire. There was little fire growth on the fires in the Eagle Cap Wilderness.  Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires  There are three lightning caused fires within the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires September 8, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM  Community Meeting Tonight: There will be a community meeting to discuss the Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires tonight at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Joseph Event Center (102 E First, Joseph, OR) and will also be streamed live on Facebook.   Highlights: The passage of a cold front over the fire area yesterday brought gusty erratic winds which produced rapid fire growth on the Double Creek Fire. Before the strongest winds arrived in the evening, firefighters were able to complete firing operations along the Lower Imnaha Road to protect the community of Imnaha. Tactical firing and structure protection operations also took place on the south side of the Double Creek Fire. There was little fire growth on the fires in the Eagle Cap Wilderness.  Double Creek Fire: 100,977 acres | 0% contained | 553 personnel assigned  The lightning caused Double Creek...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 8, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AMCommunity Meeting Tonight: There will be a community meeting to discuss the Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires tonight at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Joseph Event Center (102 E First, Joseph, OR) and will also be streamed live on Facebook.Highlights: The passage of a cold front over the fire area yesterday brought gusty erratic winds which produced rapid fire growth on the Double Creek Fire. Before the strongest winds arrived in the evening, firefighters were able to complete firing operations along the Lower Imnaha Road to protect the community of Imnaha. Tactical firing and structure protection operations also took place on the south side of the Double Creek Fire. There was little fire growth on the fires in the Eagle Cap Wilderness.Eagle Cap Wilderness FiresThere are three lightning caused fires within the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The Nebo, Sturgill, and Goat...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires September 8, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM Community Meeting Tonight: There will be a community meeting to discuss the Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires tonight at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Joseph Event Center (102 E First, Joseph, OR) and will also be streamed live on Facebook. Highlights: The passage of a cold front over the fire area yesterday brought gusty erratic winds which produced rapid fire growth on the Double Creek Fire. Before the strongest winds arrived in the evening, firefighters were able to complete firing operations along the Lower Imnaha Road to protect the community of Imnaha. Tactical firing and structure protection operations also took place on the south side of the Double Creek Fire. There was little fire growth on the fires in the Eagle Cap Wilderness. Sturgill Fire: 17,640 acres | 0% contained | 112 personnel assigned Fire behavior was moderated somewhat compared to...

 Fire Information Phone: 541-625-0687   Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govPotter 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/Weather Alert: Thursday morning will bring northwest winds initially but will change to a significant east wind event by late Thursday evening. Winds will be 10-15 mph with gusts along ridges in evening. On Friday and Saturday, winds could gust up to 30-35 mph from east. Temperatures will continue to be above normal going into the weekend with very dry conditions prevailing. Stay alert to weather conditions going in to the weekend.UPDATED FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Effective today, September 8, on the WIllamette National Forest, building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire or stove fire, including a charcoal, wood or coal fire. are prohibited. Pressure liquid or...

News Release September 8, 2022 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 1,175 acres of rangeland, stubble and scattered forest lands, acreage increase is due to updated mapping not fire growth. The fire is 25% contained.  Evacuations: No Evacuation levels.  Road Closure:  No Road Closures.   Wednesday,   The predicted high winds did impact the fire in the afternoon.  Fire fighters were able to mop up critical areas 25 feet in before the afternoon winds arrived.  By the end of shift fire fighters had completed 25 feet mop up around the fire perimeter.   Thursday, Firefighter’s will continue mop up around the fire perimeter.  Weather:   Thursday weather is predicted high of 81 degrees, with winds (20ft) out of the northwest 5 – 10 mph with gusts to 20 mph in the afternoon.,  When residents of a fire-prone community clear brush, trees and...

Crockets Knob Fire UpdateNORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12Incident Commanders: Jeff Dimke and Bobby Shindelar September 08, 2022Weather: Temperatures are expected to be cooler today, and winds will be calmer. Temperatures will be in the low-80s this afternoon with wind gusts up to 20 mph. Conditions will still be dry with relative humidity in the teens. Operations: Yesterday the fire perimeter was tested by high winds, and firefighters kept the fire within established containment lines. The fire received some rainfall yesterday afternoon, which helped with mop up efforts. Spots west of the FSR 45 were completely mopped up and will continue to be monitored to ensure they remain secure. Mop up along the FSR 45 and FSR 537 continued, and improvements along the contingency line north of FSR 45 and FSR 537 were nearly completed. Today, heavy equipment should complete the contingency line up to the Sharp Ridge / Indian Rock Trailhead. On the northeastern and eastern flanks, containment...

 Evacuaciones Reducidas cerca del Incendio Rum CreekMERLIN, Ore. – La Oficina del Alguacil para la ciudad de Josephine, ha reducido o eliminado el aviso de evacuación para algunas de las áreas cercanas al Incendio Rum Creek. Al Este del Incendio incluyendo las comunidades de Merlin, Hugo, Three Pines, Leland, y Wolf Creek, ya no están bajo la notificación del Nivel 1: PREPARESE. En el área hacia el Este de Hog Creek, el Nivel 2: LISTO ha sido reducido a un Nivel 1: PREPARESE.  No han sido cambiado, el Nivel 3: FUERA, dentro y alrededor del área del incendio y el Nivel 2: LISTO al Sur de este. Las áreas al Norte del incendio permanecen en un aviso bajo un Nivel 1: PREPARESE. Para mayor información acerca los niveles de evacuación de acuerdo a su localidad, revise el mapa interactivo que puede encontrarse en: //JosephineCounty.gov/FireMap. Para información actualizada de evacuación y de los recursos disponibles, visite:  Josephine County Incident Information...