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Crescent Mountain Fire August 13, 2018 @ 8:00 a.m. Crescent Mountain Fire: approximately 16923 acres; 21% containedPersonnel: 624 (incudes personnel for all assigned fires)Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of the town of TwispStart Date: July 29, 2018 Cause: Lightning McLeod Fire: 893 acres; 0% containedPoint of Origin: Approximately 8 miles north of MazamaStart Date: August 11, 2018Cause: Lightning Current Activity: Crescent Mountain Fire: Yesterday crews had a successful day mopping up and improving containment lines as work continued on structure protection efforts to within ½ mile of Twisp. In the War Creek drainage, there were three slopovers across the containment line and across War Creek. Four crews (80 firefighters) were successful in stopping the fire progression and will continue mop up today. A direct dozer line was established near Poplar Flat, and today hand crews will extend a handline from there to Slate Lake. McLeod Fire: Includes the initial fire...

Crescent Mountain Fire August 13, 2018 @ 8:00 a.m. Crescent Mountain Fire: approximately 16923 acres; 21% containedPersonnel: 624 (incudes personnel for all assigned fires)Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of the town of TwispStart Date: July 29, 2018 Cause: Lightning McLeod Fire: 893 acres; 0% containedPoint of Origin: Approximately 8 miles north of MazamaStart Date: August 11, 2018Cause: Lightning Current Activity: Crescent Mountain Fire: Yesterday crews had a successful day mopping up and improving containment lines as work continued on structure protection efforts to within ½ mile of Twisp. In the War Creek drainage, there were three slopovers across the containment line and across War Creek. Four crews (80 firefighters) were successful in stopping the fire progression and will continue mop up today. A direct dozer line was established near Poplar Flat, and today hand crews will extend a handline from there to Slate Lake. McLeod Fire: Includes the initial fire...

Summary: The area remains in ‘moderate drought’ conditions with 65 days since the last meaningful rainfall. Fuels remain receptive to ignition with the probability of ignition over 80%. There will be a later lift of the smoke inversion today which will moderate fire behavior until humidity levels bottom out in the afternoon. After 3:00 p.m., increased fire activity is anticipated as maximum heating and drying occurs through 8:00 p.m. Southwest Oregon remains open for business and ready to welcome visitors. Please check with local chambers of commerce and businesses as there are many opportunities for recreationalists, including access to Lost Creek Lake through Joseph Stewart State Park. Miles Fire (30,974 acres, 10% contained): Crews continue to make progress, including on the southern flank of the fire where it has jumped Elk Creek Road twice in the last week. The spot fire around Burnt Peak has a control line around its entirety and is in patrol status. In the Alco Rock area,...

Final Update YESTERDAY: The fire was kept within the containment lines while being tested by significant winds. While the fire was held in check, the wind contributed to snags falling throughout the fire area. Firefighters worked on intense mop up around the fire perimeter. Repair work continued on dozer lines and fences damaged during fire suppression. Friday night’s dry thunderstorms with lightning, contributed to numerous new fires across Washington. The Department of Natural Resources reported 68 new wildfires. With the increased initial attack activity, fire managers identified resources that could be released and reassigned to assist where needed. TODAY: Firefighters will be finishing mop up on the fire. Engines will be directed to persistent areas of heat by Palm Infrared Teams. These teams use handheld infrared equipment to identify areas of hidden and deep seated pockets of heat that may not be readily seen by crews. Their focus will be around...

Incendio de Crescent Mountain 12 de agosto de 2018 @ 8:00 a.m. Incendio de Crescent Mountain: 15.975 acres. Contención: 12% Incendio McLeod: Aproximadamente más de 1.000 acres. Contención: 0% Personal: 594 Punto de origen: aproximadamente 21 millas al oeste del pueblo Twisp Fecha de inicio: 29 de julio de 2018 Causa del incendio: rayo Actualización de actividad: A pesar de los vientos, el incendio de Crescent Mountain no se propagó de manera significativa el sábado. No se realizaron vuelos fotogramétricos anoche, así que, por los momentos, el tamaño de la superficie del incendio no ha cambiado. El extremo sur del incendio se mantiene a unas 1,7 millas de la estructura más cercana de la cuenca de Twisp River y a 13 millas del pueblo de Twisp. Ayer, los equipos construyeron un cortafuego con excavadoras en el extremo del incendio en Poplar Flat, y lo conectarán a Slate Creek Trail con una línea de mano. Hoy se realizarán actividades de limpieza de árboles muertos...

Weather: Sunday will be mostly sunny with areas of smoke. West winds of three to six mph will gust up to 10-15 mph, with higher gusts along ridges. Minimum RH will be 24%. Another warming and drying pattern, along with lighter winds, is forecasted for Sunday through Tuesday.Max temps: Lower 90s in the valleys to lower 80s on the ridges.Yesterday’s Activities: Patrol and mop up continued on the north half of the fire. Crews continued to construct direct line and mop up in the unburned island on the northeast side of the fire. Additional containment line was completed on the southeast portion of the fire at the head of Coon Run south towards the South Fork of Indian Creek. Overall fire containment remained at 52%. Hoselays were completed on the fireline from Mud Lake to the North. Reconnaissance flights occurred on the southwest side of the fire to evaluate options for fireline construction. The fire remains north of South Fork Indian Creek where crews are mopping up further into the...

Incendio de Cougar Creek Acres: 26.695 (aumento de 7.318 acres) Contención: 5% Personal: 1.190 Incendio de Cougar Creek: El incendio continuó propagándose durante el día y la noche de ayer debido a que la vegetación, los vientos y las características topográficas de la zona favorecieron la expansión del fuego. Como resultado, el incendio se expandió hacia el este de Entiat Road. La prioridad de hoy son estos focos del lado este de Entiat Road, y para ello se emplearán recursos tanto terrestres como aéreos. Hoy se comenzarán trabajos con excavadoras cerca de la carretera de Potato Creek para vincular la red de carreteras en esa zona. Los vientos de ayer obligaron a los equipos aéreos a permanecer en tierra, pero hoy podrán reactivar sus actividades. Otra de las prioridades de hoy será cerrar la esquina sureste del incendio. Los bomberos se preparan para realizar una quema controlada y asegurar esta área para evitar que el fuego se siga propagando al sureste y así...

Acreage: 26,695 (7,318-acre increase)Containment: 5 percentPersonnel: 1,190Cougar Creek Fire:Fire growth continued yesterday and into the evening as vegetation, winds and topographic features came intoalignment. The result was expansion of the fire to the east of Entiat Road. Today these spot fires on the east side ofEntiat Road are prioritized and will be addressed by fire resources on the ground as well as the air. Dozer work willbe initiated today near Potato Creek road to tie in with the road systems in that area. Windy conditions yesterdaygrounded aircraft but today they will be able to be utilized. Another priority today will be closing the southeastcorner of the fire as firefighters prepare to burn out and secure this area, preventing further spread to the southeastand protecting Ardenvoir. One additional priority will be to come down from the area of Grandma Creek to addressthe upper eastern portion of the fire. Two hand crews in the area of Grandma Creek have been spiked out...

Stewart Incident Command Post (541) 560-3374 and (530) 500-2990 Milo Base Camp (541) 825-3295, Southwest Oregon Joint Information Center (541) 474-5305 Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5966/, Email: southumpquacomplexfire@gmail.com Summary: Recent fire conditions have improved and the imminent threat to structures has decreased. This improvement will allow structural resources associated with the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office (OSFM) to return to their home agencies. “It has been an honor to serve this community and we are ready to return if you need us again.” said Ian Yocum, Red Team Incident Commander. Structure protection and initial attack will continue with the remaining resources. Conditions in valley locations will be smoky in the morning, moderating fire behavior until the inversion breaks mid-day. Active surface fire is anticipated with occasional single/group tree torching possible, as well as short and long range fire spotting. As unburned fuel...

Crescent Mountain Fire August 12, 2018 @ 8:00 a.m.Crescent Mountain Fire: 15,975 acres; 12% contained McLeod Fire: Approximately 1,000+ acres; 0% contained Personnel: 594 Point of Origin: Approximately 21 miles west of the town of Twisp Start Date: July 29, 2018 Cause: Lightning Current Activity: Despite windy conditions, the Crescent Mountain Fire did not grow significantly on Saturday. No infrared flight occurred last night, so the documented acreage remains the same. The southern fire edge remains approximately 1.7 miles from the closest structure in the Twisp River drainage and 13 miles from the town of Twisp. Yesterday, crews constructed direct dozer line along the fire edge in Poplar Flat and will connect to Slate Creek Trail with handline. Snagging, the removal of dead/hazard trees, will occur today along Buttermilk Road and in other locations along the fire perimeter. Line construction along Scaffold Ridge will also continue. Weather conditions have moderated, with...

Acreage: 51,120 Containment: 15%Increased fire activity today. The change in wind direction from the northeast will create alignment with fire and fuels increasing fire growth. Fire from the Klondike has extended south, across the Illinois River. Crews are placing focus on protection of communities southeast of Klondike Fire, and residences and recreation sites south of the Illinois River. A primary objective is to reduce the spread of Klondike Fire southward. Scouting continues for additional contingency lines. Mop up and repair continues along the controlled perimeters. Repair work will continue for weeks to come. Temperature and wind gust will increase slightly today. Temperatures climb to the middle 80’s with winds gusting as high as 25 mph out of the north, becoming northeast. Critical fire weather conditions are expected today. The fire continues to consume fuels between the Klondike Fire and Taylor Creek Fire with Firefighters continue to strengthening the margin between the...

New fire information phone number - please call (360) 427-9670 x820.Hamma Hamma, WA – Thanks to diligent firefighting efforts, cool conditions, and intermittent rain, the Maple Fire experienced no significant growth yesterday. About 13,500 feet of fire hose, sprinklers, and pumps have been installed along the east and south fire perimeter and will be tested today to provide water for fire suppression. Two helicopters are available to assist, as needed. Fire crews have also cleared about two miles of roadside brush along Forest Road 25 and now are focusing on clearing efforts on the south side of the fire along Forest Road.Crews Saturday are asked to be on the lookout for falling trees and rocks and to watch for hot spots not dampened by Saturday’s showers. About a half dozen Australian firefighters joined the effort Sunday to supplement local forces with out-of-region available resources. Multiple local contractors from Mason and nearby counties are also making a big impact,...

Acreage: 46,000 Containment: 45% Increased fire activity today. The change in wind direction from the northeast will create alignment with fire and fuels increasing fire growth. Fire from the Klondike has extended south, across the Illinois River. Crews are placing focus on protection of communities southeast of Klondike Fire, and residences and recreation sites south of the Illinois River. A primary objective is to reduce the spread of Klondike Fire southward. Scouting continues for additional contingency lines. Mop up and repair continues along the controlled perimeters. Repair work will continue for weeks to come. Temperature and wind gust will increase slightly today. Temperatures climb to the middle 80’s with winds gusting as high as 25 mph out of the north, becoming northeast. Critical fire weather conditions are expected today. The fire continues to consume fuels between the Klondike Fire and Taylor Creek Fire with Firefighters continue to strengthening the margin between the...

Miriam Fire Update Fire Information Line: 360-481-0031 or 541-786-0489 August 12, 2018 – 9 a.m. Acres: Miriam Fire – 2,236 acres: Clear Fork Fire - 10 acres Percent Containment: 9% Start Date: 07/30/18 Personnel/Resources: Seven 20-person crews, 4 helicopters (others available, as needed), 16 engines, 2 dozer, 354 total personnel Location: Two miles east of White Pass Ski Area, within the Goat Rocks Wilderness on the Naches Ranger District, 13 miles east of Packwood, WA. Cause: Lightning Estimated Incident Containment or completion: 9/1/2018 Rain on the Miriam and Clear Fork Fires Benefits Firefighters Current Activity: It was cool and moist yesterday and rained overnight on the entire fire area. The rain will reduce active fire behavior and allow firefighters time to complete much needed work on containment lines. On the Miriam Fire crews completed the handline from Ginnette Lake to Twin Peaks and continued structure protection work on ski area...

There is an emergency closure area surrounding the Clear Fork Fire in the Goat Rocks Wilderness on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The closure area is bounded by the Pacific Crest Trail (#2000) on the east; US Hwy 12 on the north to Trail #76; following Trail #76 to the junction of Trail #61 (Coyote Trail); south following Trail #61 to its junction with the Pacific Crest Trail. Please see

NE winds in the afternoon are expected to bring moderate smoke towards coastal areas. Transport from fires in Oregon should cause moderate-unhealthy effects in Hornbrook, Yreka, and Fort

Acres: 1,082 acres Cause: Lightning Percent Containment: 80% Start Date: 07/15/18, 8:30 am Location: 9 miles southwest of Ashland, Oregon Expected Containment Date: 08/31/2018 Jurisdiction: Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest & Oregon Department of Forestry Resources: 204 Personnel, 5 Hand Crews, 2 Engines, 1 Dozer, and 4 Water Tenders Containment of the Hendrix Fire has increased to 80%. Crews spent yesterday actively patrolling the fire’s perimeter as a dry cold front passed through the area bringing with it low humidity and gusty winds. “I’m glad to see that there wasn’t any movement of the fire with the heat and wind we had today,” said Jonah Gladney, Deputy Incident Commander. Work continued to repair secondary dozer lines which are no longer needed for fire suppression. Berms created by dozers are being removed and steps to control erosion are being implemented. Firefighters continued to pull surplus equipment off the fireline, some of which is...