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Hendrix Fire Community Meeting Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 7 pm Ashland Middle School 100 Walker Avenue Ashland, OR 97520 The meeting will also be livestreamed on Facebook. Facebook: https://fb.me/HendrixFire2018 Twitter: @RRSNF #HendrixFire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5939/ Phone: 541-632-3567 Email: rrsnf.hendrixfire@gmail.com

INCIDENT: Taylor Creek Fire New Road Closure INCIDENT DATE AND TIME: 7/30/18 @ 2:30 pm REPORTING DEPUTY: C. KraussJOSEPHINE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE PRESS RELEASESHERIFF DAVE DANIEL1901 NE F St, Grants Pass, OR 97526 Office: (541) 474-5123 Fax: (541) 474-5114 E-mail: jocosheriff@co.josephine.or.usDETAILS:Due to firefighting operations for the Taylor Creek wildfire, Galice Road has been closed to all traffic, except emergency vehicles, between Stratton Creek Road and Taylor Creek Road.Traffic travelling out Galice Road to Galice will be turned around at Stratton Creek. Traffic traveling from Galice towards Merlin, will have to travel Galice Road to Lower Graves Creek Road or Lower Wolf Creek Road.It is unknown how long the Galice Road will be closed.Please monitor local radio and television stations for changes to this closure or call the Fire Information Center at 541-474-5305. Fire Information Center is staffed from 7:00am to 11:00pm each day.If you have not signed up for Josephine...

INCIDENT: Taylor Creek Fire Evacuation Notices INCIDENT DATE AND TIME: 7/30/18 @ 6:00 pm REPORTING DEPUTY: C. KraussDETAILS:JOSEPHINE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICEBased on recommendations from the Garner Complex Incident Management Team, the residents living in the GREEN shaded area on the map east of the Rogue River, north of US Hwy 199 and along Riverbanks Road from 199 to Marcy Loop are being placed on a LEVEL 1 “BE READY”. This evacuation notice is due to the Taylor Creek Fire.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 livestock.If conditions worsen, emergency services personnel WILL MAKE EVERY ATTEMPT TO CONTACT YOU. YOU may BE CONTACTED via an emergency notification system.If you have...

Fire Smoke has been limiting fire behavior until it clears in the mid-late afternoons (which may not happen today). Anticipated increases to relative humidity in the next several days could dampen fire activity and smoke emissions. Smoke Poor air quality conditions persist throughout outlook area as transport winds have been weak at lower levels. General transport of smoke has shifted at upper levels, possibly bringing smoke from California fires northward. Communities directly downwind from fires are expected to have the worst air quality, resulting from down valley winds which are likely to transport smoke as evening time sets in. Communities adjacent to the fires are expected to feel the greatest impacts to air quality. Other Additional smoke monitors have been placed in the communities of Agness and Gold Beach. For relief from smoke, travel to the coast, or north of the Umpqua

Fire Smoke has been limiting fire behavior until it clears in the mid-late afternoons (which may not happen today). Anticipated increases to relative humidity in the next several days could dampen fire activity and smoke emissions. Smoke Poor air quality conditions persist throughout outlook area as transport winds have been weak at lower levels. General transport of smoke has shifted at upper levels, possibly bringing smoke from California fires northward. Communities directly downwind from fires are expected to have the worst air quality, resulting from down valley winds which are likely to transport smoke as evening time sets in. Communities adjacent to the fires are expected to feel the greatest impacts to air quality. Other Additional smoke monitors have been placed in the communities of Agness and Gold Beach. For relief from smoke, travel to the coast, or north of the Umpqua Divide.

SUMMARY: Pursuant to 43 CFR 9212.1, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is giving notice that public lands along the Merlin-Galice Road (Josephine County Road #2400 and #2401) from Hog Creek boat ramp north and west to the Rainie Falls Trailhead are closed to all unauthorized entry, effective immediately. This closure will remain in effect until the Taylor Creek Fire is declared controlled, or until such time as the Grants Pass Field Manager determines public entry is safe. This closure affects public lands within the perimeter of the Taylor Creek fire area, administered by the BLM through the Grants Pass Field Office of the Medford District, and is specific to BLM lands and routes only. Please see the attached file for the complete order and a map of the closure

INCIDENT: Fire Evacuation Level Change: Galice Road AreaINCIDENT DATE AND TIME: 7/30/18 @ 2:00 pmREPORTING DEPUTY: C. KraussDETAILS:Due to the planned firefighting operations, including backburns, for the Taylor Creek wildfire, residences on:Galice Creek Road:287289104517501311Galice Road:85008000Indian Mary Park6755are being placed on a Level 3 "GO" Evacuation.Do not delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home.This may be the last notice you receive.If you have not signed up for Josephine County Citizen Alert, Josephine County’s emergency notification system, you can sign up on line at www.rvem.org.The Red Cross evacuation shelter remains active at Grants Pass High School, 830 NE 9th St, Grants Pass, OR 97526. The Fire Information Center can be reached at 541-474-5305 and is staffed from 7:00am to 11:00pm each day.An animal evacuation center is open at the Josephine County Fairgrounds Floral Building located at 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass,...

Pursuant lO 16 USC§ 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50 (a) and (b). the following acts are prohibited upon the Wild Rivers Ranger Districts within the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest as described below and shown in Exhibit A. This Order will be effective beginning July 19. 1018 and ending October 31. 10 I 8. unless sooner rescinded. See the attached file for the complete closure order and closure

As of 6 am today, the Garner Complex Fire is separate from the Taylor Creek Fire. The Taylor Creek Fire is now under command of the Pacific Northwest Type-1 Incident Management Team 2 (Schulte). The Oregon Department of Forestry Type-1 Incident Management Team 1 (Hessel) has command of the Garner Complex. The Grave Creek Fire is the largest and most active of the fires in the complex. The oth- er fires within the Garner Complex are the Pleasant Creek, Spencer Creek and King Mountain Fires. Each of those fires are smaller and less active. Reports on the Taylor Creek fire will be issued separately. Transitions of this nature are common in wildland firefighting, teams work together closely to insure that operations continue seamlessly. Firefighter and public safety continue to be the highest priority. Fire managers working on the Grave Creek Fire say that it is a success. Lines are hold- ing and crews are conducting fire suppression and repair operations in coordination with...

INCIDENT: Taylor Creek Fire information issueINCIDENT DATE AND TIME: 7/30/18 at 11:00 amREPORTING DEPUTY: Sheriff DanielDETAILS:On Sunday, July 29th at 5:09 pm, Dep. C. Krauss with the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office sent out a Citizen Alert message notifying residents in the Galice Community, Galice Creek and Peavine Road area of a Level 2 evacuation.Shortly after the message was initiated, the Southwest Oregon Joint Information Center began receiving calls from people living outside of the Level 2 area concerned about their safety and the alert message. The Citizen Alert was cancelled and a clarifying message was resent. Josephine County Emergency Management immediately notified the parent company of Citizen Alert (Everbridge) of the issue. Citizen Alert (Everbridge) is correcting the issue to prevent this from happening in future alerts.It has been determined the Merlin Post Office address had been incorrectly geocoded in the program, and technicians are working to ensure no...

Timber Crater 6 Fire Update July 30, 2018 10 a.m. NW Incident Management Team (IMT) 9, Brian Goff, Incident Commander Contact us at: TimberCrater6.2018@gmail.com - Fire Information: 541-238-2084 (GoogleVoice) or 541-291-4158 Crater Lake National Park, OR – The Timber Crater 6 Fire stands at 3,126 acres, is 75% contained, and is staffed with 394 personnel. The eastern flank of the fire is in patrol status. Crews on the north and west perimeters are securing containment line, while crews on the southern boundary continue to mop up and cold trail the remaining 25% of line. The Timber Crater 9 Fire is contained at ½ acre. Today firefighters will be flown into the area by helicopter to confirm that containment lines are secure. They will back-haul equipment and surplus supplies. Once the firefighters are satisfied that the containment lines are secure, they will be extracted by helicopter. Firefighters held the Timber Crater 10 Fire at 184 acres. Multiple fire crews were...

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

Klondike Fire Community MeetingSelma Center, 18255 Redwood HwyTuesday, July 31, at 6:00

The Level 1 Evacuation notice along Segment 3 of the Lower Deschutes River has been lifted by the Sherriff's office. Please continue to use caution in the area as fire fighter continue working in the area. When entering burned areas remember that hillsides can become unstable due to reduced vegetation. Rocks may dislodge and become a hazard along roadways. If precipitation occurs, flash flooding can move large amounts of soil and debris. Always be aware of potential hazards when moving through recently burned areas.

As of 6 am today, the Garner Complex Fire is separate from the Taylor Creek Fire. The Taylor Creek Fire is now under command of the Pacific Northwest Type-1 Incident Management Team 2 (Schulte). The Oregon Department of Forestry Type-1 Incident Management Team 1 (Hessel) has command of the Garner Complex. The Grave Creek Fire is the largest and most active of the fires in the complex. The oth- er fires within the Garner Complex are the Pleasant Creek, Spencer Creek and King Mountain Fires. Each of those fires are smaller and less active. Reports on the Taylor Creek fire will be issued separately. Transitions of this nature are common in wildland firefighting, teams work together closely to insure that operations continue seamlessly. Firefighter and public safety continue to be the highest priority. Fire managers working on the Grave Creek Fire say that it is a success. Lines are hold- ing and crews are conducting fire suppression and repair operations in coordination with...

COMMUNITY MEETING TILLER RFPD STATIONTUESDAY JULY 31, 2018 6:30 PM Fire fighters have been able to increase containment on te South Umpqua Complex to 16% in spite of the steep terrain, dry fuels, hot temperatures, and active fire behavior. A burnout was initiated along the north side of the Miles Fire to strengthen fire lines. This burnout was successful and held within containment lines. Miles Fire burned actively after 4 PM and through the night. Embers from the main fire blew to the south, starting spot fires toward Ragsdale Butte and Gobblers Knob. Columbus Fire mop-up continues along the west edge while preparation and burnout are underway along the north and south sides. A dozer that was prepositioned in anticipation of active fire behavior was utilized to contain a spot fire that came out of Squaw Creek. Snowshoe Fire personnel continue to make good progress on mopping up and repairing fire suppression damage. Resources are being reassigned to other fires in the complex as...

The Taylor Creek Fire is now being managed separately from the Garner Complex. Chris Schulte’s Pacific Northwest Team 2, a Type 1 Incident Management Team, and Scott Magers’ Oregon State Fire Marshal Blue Team assumed unified command of the Taylor Creek Fire this morning. Oregon Department of Forestry Team 1, led by Joe Hessel, will assume command of the Garner Complex at noon today. All crews currently working on the Taylor Creek Fire will remain in place. Additional Oregon State Fire Marshal structure protection crews have been moved from the Grave Creek Fire, which nears full containment, to the Taylor Creek Fire, which is approximately 8% contained. Yesterday’s Activities: A large plume from the Klondike Fire (burning about 7 miles to the southwest in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness) shaded the Taylor Fire and provided some relief from the hot, dry conditions. Firefighters took advantage of the decreased fire activity by continuing to secure ground on the southeast flank of...

Because the Taylor Fire is now being managed separately from the other fires that make up the Garner Complex, a separate Inciweb page is being set up at:

Smoke Outlook for 7/30-7/31 California Border Rogue and Shasta

Hendrix Fire – Monday, July 30, 2018 Morning Update Containment Date has changed to August 31, 2018 Acres: 1,081 acres Cause: Lightning Percent Containment: 70% Start Date: 07/15/18, 8:30 am Location: 9 mi SW of Ashland, OR Expected Containment Date: 08/31/2018 Jurisdiction: Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest & Oregon Department of Forestry Resources: 267 personnel, 5 Hand Crews, 1 Helicopter, 5 Engines, 1 Dozer, and 5 water tenders. Due to steep and­ rough terrain, the southeast corner of the fire remains uncontained and continues to be monitored by firefighters. Personnel are scouting the area for opportunities to increase containment as part of a full suppression strategy. The expected containment date changed from July 31 to August 31 due to open, unburned lines in the southeast corner of the fire. There still exists the potential for active fire as a result of a period of hot and dry weather. Crews will continue with their operations to secure the...