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Miles Fire is the most active of the fires in this complex. Winds pushed the Miles and Sugar Pine Fires together in the Hawk Creek Drainage yesterday. The fire spotted over the existing control line near Flat Creek and Ragsdale Butte. Crews will confirm whether or not the original line has been compromised. If so, they will fall back to a more defensible secondary line along the west branch of Elk Creek. On the southern most section to the east, the fire advanced into the evacuation area and spotted across Elk Creek near Burnt Peak. Level 3 evacuations are still in place for residents of the Elk Creek area. As of last night, structures were being lost in the Elk Creek Road area. The number of structures lost or damaged has yet to be determined. Resources from the Sugar Pine incident are also responding to the area and providing structure protection. Columbus Fire experienced more spotting to the northeast and moved across Crooked Creek, staying south of the 29 Road. Crews are...

Prospect, Oregon – The Northwest Incident Management Team #13 was mobilized to control nineteen fires on the High Cascades Ranger District west of Crater Lake National Park under the collective name Sugar Pine, which is also the name of one specific fire. The largest fires Sugar Pine (5,961 acres) and Goodview (1,874 acres) remain uncontrolled. The Miles Fire (over 10,000 acres) is part of the neighboring “South Umpqua Complex”. These fires (Miles, Sugar Pine, Goodview) are interacting and have grown together. Yesterday, smoke cleared in the late afternoon, resulting in lower humidity and an increase in fire activity. At approximately 4:30 p.m. the Miles Fire again surged towards Elk Creek Road. At approximately 5:30, it spotted across Elk Creek Road onto Burnt Peak. Helicopters and firefighters attempted to suppress the spot fire which quickly grew to 200 acres. At around 6:30, one residence on Elk Creek Road burned. This increase in activity resulted in the Miles,...

Due to increased fire behavior on the Miles Fire, the Jackson County Sheriff's Office is expanding the Sugar Pine/Miles evacuation area toward Prospect. The Level 3 "Go" now includes all addresses on Sugar Pine Road, Dodes Creek Road, and Shelly Lane, plus portions of Elk Creek Road, Uprich Road, and Lewis Road. A Level 2 "Be Set" has also been announced. For further information, check the Jackson County Sheriff's Office: Sugar Pine/Miles Fire Evacuations

Los incendios de Cougar Creek y Navarre Cougar Creek Fire and Navarre FireComunicado nuevoENTIAT (2 de agosto, 2018: 8:00 pm) ACTUALIZACIÓN CRÍTICA SOBRE COUGAR CREEK EVACUACIÓN DE NIVEL 3 (VÁYASE AHORA MISMO) La agencia del Manejo de Emergencias del Condado de Chelan aumentó el nivel de evacuación a un 3 a las 5:00PM. Esto significa "Váyase Ahora Mismo". Es para el área de Potato Creek hasta el fin de la carretera de Entiat River Road. El área de Mad River hasta Potato Creek permanece en un nivel 2 por el momento.Actividad actual: El incendio de Cougar Creek tuvo varios fuegos salpicados que se adelantaron al fuego. El ataque aéreo voló sobre el fuego para recaudar información. Debido al humo intenso, los equipos están teniendo dificultades en obtener un tamaño exacto y la ubicación del fuego. El Equipo del Manejo de Incidentes Interinstitucionales del Noroeste 11 (NWT11), el Distrito de Bomberos del Condado de Chelan y departamentos de ayuda mutua, junto con la...

Cougar Creek Fire and Navarre Fire New ReleaseENTIAT (August 2, 2018: 8:00 pm) CRITICAL COUGAR CREEK UPDATE LEVEL 3 EVACUATION (LEAVE NOW) Chelan County Emergency Management has raised the Evacuation Level to 3 as of 5:00pm. This means "Leave Now." The area is described as Potato Creek to the end of the Entiat River Road. Mad River to Potato Creek remains at a Level 2 for now.Current Activity: The Cougar Creek fire had several spotfires that advanced ahead of the fire. Air attack flew over the fire to gather information. Due to heavy smoke, crews are having a hard time getting an accurate size and location of the fire. Northwest Interagency Incident Management Team 11 (NWT11), Chelan County Fire Districts and mutual aid departments, and the Chelan County Sheriff's Office are working together to provide structure protection. Structure protection groups are in place along the Entiat River Road within the level 3 evacuation zone. Winds are expected to continue tomorrow with gusts up...

Dufur, OR – A transfer of command from the local ODF Central Oregon District to the unified command of Oregon Department Forestry’s Team 2 (IC Cline) and Oregon State Fire Marshal Green Team (IC Hallman) occurred at 6:00 p.m. tonight. The control lines that were put in yesterday held along the northern edge of the fire. Burnout operations north of Tygh Ridge Rd. yesterday helped keep the fire in check. Today crews worked to hold those lines which were reinforced with retardant drops. This afternoon’s large smoke plume occurred in the Larch Creek and Pine Creek drainages. The fire ran uphill into the wheat fields in the Friend Rd. area. Crews will focus their efforts in this area tonight. Three OSFM Structure Task Forces will be in the Friend and Winslow Rd. areas patrolling and monitoring where the fire is in relation to homes. An infra-red flight will be flown tonight to accurately map the fire perimeter. The weather is expected to moderate slightly over the next few days...

As of August 2, 2018 no campfires are allowed on the Okanogan/Wenatchee National Forest.

Northport, Washington Fire Update Sheep Creek Fire August 2, 2018 Fire Information Line:(505) 870-2853 or (509) 939-5216 Email:sheepcreekfire18@gmail.com PUBLIC SAFETY AND FIRE FIGHTER SAFETY IS THE NUMBER ONE THING WE LOOK OUT FOR. The Albuquerque Type 3 Incident Management Team are suggesting that the public avoids the sheep creek road and the surrounding area. Sheep Creek campground is still closed and are voluntary evacuation are in place for residents in the Sheep Creek area. The entrance of Sheep Creek road has been blocked off by the local Sheriff’s Department, and roads closures are in place for areas surrounding the fire. Mandatory evacuations will be required if fire gets established north of sheep creek road. Sheep Creek Fire: 249 acres Location: Approximately 6 miles north of Northport Washington. Containment: 5% Time start of Fire: 1330 hours Cause: Under Investigation Total Personnel: 350 Summary The fire is burning on private land through areas pf mixed...

Sugar Pine/Miles Fire Evacuations Expanded - 08/02/18 Update 8/2/18 at 7:00 p.m.:PROSPECT, Ore. - Due to increased fire behavior on the Miles fire, the Jackson County Sheriff's Office is expanding the Sugar Pine/Miles evacuation area toward Prospect. The current evacuation zone now includes the following areas in Trail and Prospect: Level 3 "Go": Elk Creek Road, 8800 and above; Sugar Pine Road, all addresses; Dodes Creek Road, all addresses; Ulrich Road, 829 and above; Shelly Lane, all addresses; 4000-block Lewis Road. Level 2 "Be Set": Lewis Road from Highway 62 to the 3000-block; Evergreen Drive and all intersecting roads; Highway 62 between Lewis Road and Prospect Access Road; Cascade Gorge Road, all addresses; Ulrich Road from Highway 62 to the 820-block; Mill Creek Drive between Highway 62 and Prospect Access Road; Snodgrass Lane, all addresses; Mather Road, all addresses; Skookum Lane, all addresses.A Level 3 "Go" evacuation means you should not delay leaving to gather any...

Miriam Fire Area Closure - Aug 1, 2018 An area closure is in place due to the Miriam Fire, burning three miles east of White Pass Ski Area within the Goat Rocks Wilderness on the Naches Ranger District, 32 miles southwest of Naches, WA.

COUGAR CREEK FIRE:Important Update:Chelan County Emergency Management announced that the Evacuation Level is now 3. This means "Leave Now." The area is described as Potato Creek to the end of the Entiat River Road. Mad River to Potato Creek remains at a Level 2 for

Update from the Bureau of Land Management, regarding the impacts of the South Valley Fire on the Deschutes River:Yesterday evening the Wasco County Sheriff, in conjunction with local communities and the Prineville BLM, made the decision to temporarily close the Lower Deschutes River Access Road from Maupin City Park to Sherars Bridge. All campers and recreationists in the immediate area were informed of the closure and threat of fire. If crews had not been able to get forward progress of the South Valley Fire stopped, the fire could have reached the river canyon and created the same safety hazards and dangerous situations that we experienced during the Substation and Long Hollow fires when fire crossed the river. As a result, emergency management and local managers worked proactively to keep as many people out of harm’s way as possible.With the arrival of several task forces of engines and the overnight work of firefighters, the South Valley fire officials and the Wasco County...

Announcement - Evacuation Notice Expanded Around Rimrock Lake At 1 pm this afternoon the Yakima Valley Office of Emergency Management (OEM) posted that Level 3 evacuations have not changed but Level 2 Evacuations have expanded to the cabin groups at Andy Creek, Boot Jack, Russel Creek and Indian Creek Corral, Bear Creek and Bear Cove. The Tieton Road closure has now extended to NF-1203. Continue to follow Yakima OEM for Evacuation information at: https://www.facebook.com/YakimaCountyOEM/

Release Date: 08/02/18 INCIDENT: Fire Evacuation Level Change: Klondike INCIDENT DATE AND TIME: 08/02/18 @ 1:30 pm REPORTING DEPUTY: C. Krauss DETAILS: Due to the Klondike wildfire, the Josephine County Sheriff's Office is issuing a Level 1 "BE READY" notice for the residences west of Hwy 199 between the intersection of Hwy 199 and Lakeshore Drive north to Waters Creek Road. This Level 1 notice also encompasses Hogue Drive, Norman Road, Illinois River Road, Squaw Mtn Road, Clear Creek Drive, Hidden Creek Road, Circle W Drive, Onion Mtn Road, Butcherknife Road, Slate Creek Road and all secondary roads connected with these road systems. A LEVEL 1 "BE READY" evacuation notice means residents should be aware of the danger that exists in their area, monitor emergency services websites and local media outlets for information. This is the time for preparation and precautionary movement of persons with special needs, mobile property and (under certain circumstances) pets and...

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Smoke Outlook attached as pdf

Garner Complex Community Meeting—Thursday, August 2 – 6:00 p.m. Evans Valley Education & Community Center 8205 East Evans Creek Road, Rogue River Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has lowered the Level 2 (Get Set) to Level 1 (Be Ready) as of 8:00 a.m. this morning. Previous Level 1 evacuations remain in place. Due to ongoing fire operations throughout the area, the public is reminded to avoid fire areas and travel cautiously. Containment on the Garner Complex has climbed to 70%. Firefighting operations have begun winding down, and crews continue mop up activities. Last night, firefighters worked through the night to increase the depth of control lines on the southeast portion of both the Grave Creek and the Pleasant Creek Fires. “We’re thoroughly working the first 300’of the fireline to ensure the fire does not rekindle throughout the long summer,” said Joe Hessel, Incident Commander. Today, 147 National Guard troops will join firefighting operations, adding much...

Wishram, WA, - Steady progress continues to be made by the fire crews. The footprint has not changed appreciably since yesterday’s update. The entire fire perimeter is either a bulldozer dug line, existing roadways, and/or a combination of wet-line and hand-dug crew lines. Our mop up standard for the perimeter is 50 feet of black and around residences it is 100 feet.Last evening around 5:30, the fire crossed our control line and made an uphill run to the northeast. Helicopter water dumps helped crews to contain the breakout.Night crews were used the past two nights and will continue tonight. Last night hot spots were found and put out. The temperatures will be cooler, in the mid 80s, with higher relative humidities.The fire is still warm in the interior. These hot spots will be of concern today with the forecasted winds. This is the dirty part of the job. Today we will continue to check for these hot spots. Once detected, the heat source is brought to the surface, turned over,...

The Southwest Oregon Joint Information Center has released the update for August