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Updated notice from Wallowa County Office of Sheriff, Joel FishFire Evacuation - Tuesday, September 6, 2022Double Creek and Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires   New Evacuations in BOLD Level 1 – Be Ready to Leave Lostine River Rd from Hwy 82 to Fir Rd Upper Imnaha from Pallette Ranch to FS 39 Rd Level 2 – Get Set to Leave Lostine River Rd from Fir Rd south to Two Pan including all campgrounds and trailheads Upper Imnaha from Grouse Creek to Pallete Ranch Areas around Dug Bar Rd north of Fence Creek Level 3 – Go – Evacuate the Area Town of Imnaha north to Fence Creek including lands east to Lightning Creek & south to Grouse Creek Road Closures Lostine River Rd from Moffitt’s south Closed Lower Imnaha Rd & Dug Bar Rd Closed Upper Imnaha Rd closed Hat Point Rd closed FS 39 Rd is closed from Target Springs Junction to Ollokot Campground including the Canal Rd (3920), and Lick Creek Rd

En EspañolAdvertencia de bandera roja: Hoy, se ha emitido un aviso de bandera roja para condiciones de calor, secas e inestables y es probable que estas condiciones permanezcan hasta el miércoles. Se espera que esta combinación de clima aumente la actividad de los incendios. Juntas para la comunidad: Martes 6 de septiembre, 6:00 PM, en el parque Greenwaters, 48362 Highway 58, Oakridge, Oregon y transmitidas en vivo en el Facebook de Cedar Creek Fire.Jueves, 8de septiembre, 7:00PM, enfocado en el condado de Deschutes y el centro de Oregon, virtualmente en la página de Facebook de Cedar Creek Fire. Situación actual: La mayor parte del crecimiento del incendio ocurrió en el borde noreste a través de la cicatriz quemada del incendio Charlton. Se espera que los patrones climáticos pronosticados aumenten el comportamiento del incendio. Las distancias de observación serán de .2 millas. Los combustibles, como los troncos, son extremadamente secos y tendrán una probabilidad de...

 Contact: Public Information, 2022.chilliwackcomplex@firenet.gov   Additional Trail and Camp Closures for Chilliwack Complex   Sedro Woolley, WA – Four lightning-caused fires remain active across North Cascades National Park Service Complex. The fires are in remote areas of the Stephen Mather Wilderness. Three fires (North Fork, Little Chill, and Copper Lake) are in proximity to the Copper Loop Trail system and one (Brush Creek Fire) is near the Brush Creek Trail in the Whatcom Pass area. The Chilliwack Complex is estimated at 3,700 acres. Additional trail and camp closures due to fire activity include the portion of Little Beaver Trail between Stillwell and Perry Creek camps, the portion of Big Beaver Trail between Stillwell and Luna camps, and Beaver Pass Camp. All other trail and camp closures remain in effect. Firefighters are working in the Copper Lookout and adjacent areas protecting park infrastructure with protective fire wrap, hose lay, and sprinklers. In a joint...

9/6 Thor Fire updateThor FireIncident Commander: Shane RobsonQuick FactsThor FireApproximate Size 800 acresContainment 0%Total Personnel 50Fire Danger Very HighStructures Lost Primary – 0Secondary - 0For Immediate Release - September 6th, 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. A full-suppression strategy is being used with firefighter and public safety the highest priority. The steep and rugged terrain in the immediate fire area poses a risk to fire crews on the ground. Crews have focused over the last several days on primary and contingent containment lines. Heavy equipment has been able to clear fuels and widen the lines. These containment lines, roads, and natural barriers provide a safer location and access with a higher probability of success in limiting fire spread.The fire is burning in an area where low to moderate fire activity does...

Cedar Creek Fire September 6, 2022                                                                                              Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts Size: 18,143 acres Contained: 12% Start Date: August 1, 2022 Location: 15 miles E of Oakridge, OR Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 849 Resources: 19 engines 16 crews 33 heavy equipment 7 helicopters Red Flag Warning: Today, a Red Flag Warning has been issued for hot, dry and unstable conditions and will likely remain through Wednesday. This combination of weather is expected to increase fire activity. Community Meetings: Tuesday September 6th, 6:00PM, Greenwaters Park, 48362 Highway 58, Oakridge, Oregon and streamed live on the Cedar Creek Fire Facebook. Thursday, September 8th, 7:00PM, focused on Deschutes County and Central Oregon, virtually on the Cedar Creek Fire Facebook Page. Current Situation: Most of the fire growth occurred on the...

El Incendio Rum Creek, nuevamente pondrá a prueba la labor ardua de nuestros bomberosMERLIN, Ore. – El Servicio Nacional para el Clima, ha emitido una advertencia de Bandera roja para la tarde del martes en el área del Incendio Rum Creek. Esta advertencia significa que las condiciones críticas del incendio están ocurriendo ahora o se presentaran en las próximas horas. Se predicen altas temperaturas, ráfagas de viento y baja humedad relativa. Dichas condiciones, pueden causar incendios, así como producir una rápida propagación del fuego.Tomando en cuenta estos cambios climáticos, los bomberos han estado trabajando agresivamente en el enfriamiento y en la contención del incendio. El jefe de la Sección de Operaciones, Mike Carlson, ha descrito la situación en el Incendio, con estas palabras: “Hemos trazado una línea alrededor del incendio y así queremos mantenerlo”.En la noche de ayer, los bomberos concluyeron la última operación de tácticas de quema controlada,...

 News Release September 6, 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 1,000 acres of rangeland, stubble and scattered forest lands.   Acre increased is mostly due to updated mapping of the fire.      Evacuations: Level 3 which means GO:  Area that is within the following perimeter.  ·        North to Hume Road ·        West to Miles Creston ·        South to Reinbold Road ·        East to Hwy 25.   Level 2 which means GET READY: West of Hwy 25.  Starting at Reinbold road going North to Fort Spokane.   Road Closure: ·        Temporary closure of Miles-Creston road during the day. ·        Reinbold and Mule Ranch road open to local traffic only.  Monday, Interior islands of unburn fuel in forested draws burned during the day making slope driven runs to the stubble fields on the plateau.   Fire...

 9/6/22Road Closure: ·        Temporary closure of Miles-Creston road during the day. ·        Reinbold and Mule Ranch road open to local traffic

SmokeAreas east of the Cedar Creek fire will continue to have thegreatest smoke impacts today with La Pine, Sunriver andBend in the moderate range. Oakridge will have someincrease in smoke impacts today with moderate tooccasional USG. Easterly flow may bring increasing smoke toEugene/Springfield early on Wednesday. Expect moderate,possible USG conditions in the morning, improving tomoderate to good in the afternoon.  Health and Safety MessageDo you know how to check your local air quality? Try out themap at fire.airnow.gov for current conditions. For real timeinformation see Fire.airnow.gov, oakridgeair.org, and LRAPA- Today's Current Air Quality.HumoLas áreas al este del incendio Cedar Creek continuaránteniendo los mayores impactos de humo hoy, con La Pine,Sunriver y Bend en Moderado. Oakridge tendrá un poco deaumento en el impacto del humo hoy con una calidad delaire en Moderado, con IGS en ocasiones. Flujo del estetraerá a Eugene/Springfield un aumento en el humotemprano el...

Actualización de los incendios White River e Irving Peak 6 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).Operaciones – Durante los próximos dos días, el Equipo 8 del Noroeste llevará a cabo la transición de ambos incendios a un equipo local de tipo 3. Hoy el equipo que viene seguirá y el plan es que tome el mando del incendio mañana a las 7 a.m. En las próximas semanas los bomberos gestionarán activamente ambos incendios con una estrategia a largo plazo. Puede ser que el humo sea visible durante las próximas semanas a...

Double Creek and Eagle Cap Wilderness FiresSeptember 6, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AMHighlights: There was an increase in fire activity on the southern end of the Double Creek Fire on Monday afternoon. Fire activity remained relatively light on the Nebo, Sturgill, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires. In anticipation of extreme fire weather, Oregon Governor Kate Brown night invoked the Conflagration Act for the Sturgill Fire on Monday. The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) ordered five additional task forces to support the fire.Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires: There are four lightning caused fires within the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The previously reported Goat Mountain 1 Fire has merged with the Goat Mountain 2 Fire and will be reported as the Goat Mountain 2 Fire. The Nebo, Sturgill, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires are active and being managed to protect public and private infrastructure, while playing a natural role within designated Wilderness.Goat Mountain 2 Fire: 152 acres | 0% contained | 2...

Rum Creek Fire will be tested again MERLIN, Ore. – The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Tuesday afternoon and evening for the Rum Creek Fire area. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. The forecast calls for high temperatures, gusty winds and low relative humidity. These conditions may cause a fire to flare up, and promote rapid spread of fire. In advance of this weather change, firefighters have worked aggressively to cool and contain the fire. Operations Section Chief Mike Carlson describes the fire’s status as: “We’ve got a line around it and we want to keep it there.” Crews completed the last of the planned tactical firing operations Sunday night, tying the west line from Mount Peavine to the Rogue River. Firefighters have found small slop-overs in this section, and are securing these. Unburned islands in the Rum Creek and Montgomery Creek drainages continue to burn actively....

Double Creek and Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires September 6, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM Highlights: There was an increase in fire activity on the southern end of the Double Creek Fire on Monday afternoon. Fire activity remained relatively light on the Nebo, Sturgill, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires. In anticipation of extreme fire weather, Oregon Governor Kate Brown night invoked the Conflagration Act for the Sturgill Fire on Monday. The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) ordered five additional task forces to support the fire. Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires:  There are four lightning caused fires within the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The previously reported Goat Mountain 1 Fire has merged with the Goat Mountain 2 Fire and will be reported as the Goat Mountain 2 Fire. The Nebo, Sturgill, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires are active and being managed to protect public and private infrastructure, while playing a natural role within designated Wilderness.    Nebo Fire: 7,832 acres | 0% contained |...

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 including the use of primary and contingency perimeter lines for containment. Tactics include completion and reinforcement of fire lines using roads and hand line. Operations – Over the next two days, NW Team 8 will be transitioning both fires to a local type 3 team. The incoming team will shadow today with a plan to take command of the fire tomorrow at 7 a.m. Firefighters will actively manage both fires over the coming weeks with a long-term strategy in place. Smoke may be visible over the next several weeks as remaining interior fuels continue to smolder and burn out. With moderating fire behavior, fire updates have transitioned to every other day meaning there will be no update tomorrow. Daily updates may resume if a change...

Double Creek and Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires September 6, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM  Highlights: There was an increase in fire activity on the southern end of the Double Creek Fire on Monday afternoon. Fire activity remained relatively light on the Nebo, Sturgill, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires. In anticipation of extreme fire weather, Oregon Governor Kate Brown night invoked the Conflagration Act for the Sturgill Fire on Monday. The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) ordered five additional task forces to support the fire.  Double Creek Fire: 53,539 acres | 0% contained | 580 personnel assigned  The lightning caused Double Creek Fire is a full suppression fire, and the protection of lives and property remain the primary objectives of this incident. Fire activity increased on the southern end of the Double Creek Fire near Freezeout Road Monday afternoon. Firefighters and task forces from the OSFM implemented structure protection and activated sprinklers installed around...

Double Creek and Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires September 6, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM Highlights: There was an increase in fire activity on the southern end of the Double Creek Fire on Monday afternoon. Fire activity remained relatively light on the Nebo, Sturgill, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires. In anticipation of extreme fire weather, Oregon Governor Kate Brown night invoked the Conflagration Act for the Sturgill Fire on Monday. The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) ordered five additional task forces to support the fire. Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires: There are four lightning caused fires within the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The previously reported Goat Mountain 1 Fire has merged with the Goat Mountain 2 Fire and will be reported as the Goat Mountain 2 Fire. The Nebo, Sturgill, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires are active and being managed to protect public and private infrastructure, while playing a natural role within designated Wilderness. Sturgill Fire: 14,262 acres | 0% contained | 33...

 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/Forest Road Safety: Heavy equipment crews and firefighters are working on area Forest roads. Please adhere to road closures, steer clear of graders and other road equipment and follow posted speed limits. Your safety, and that of our crews, are our priority.Critical Fire Weather Today: Be alert! Critical fire weather today with Red Flag Warnings in place from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Temperatures in high 80's to 90 degrees with low humidity. Winds switch from the south-west to the north-east, 15-20 mph in the afternoon. Firefighters and road crews are making excellent progress. and three of the four fires are now 100% contained. In the upcoming days, crews will focus on...

Crockets Knob Fire Update NORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12Incident Commanders: Jeff Dimke and Bobby Shindelar September 06, 2022 A community meeting will take place Wednesday night at 6 PM at the Prairie City Park and will also be live streamed on the fire’s Facebook page. Weather: Today is forecasted to have increased winds along with hotter and drier conditions. Temperatures will be in the upper 80’s this afternoon with wind gusts up to 25 mph, and relative humidity is expected to drop down to nearly 10% this afternoon. A red flag warning has been issued for tomorrow, September 7th, for the fire area. Operations: Yesterday firefighters continued to secure containment lines along FSR 4550 and 45 Roads, and heavy equipment improved a potential contingency line along FSR 45 north toward the FSR 10. Spot fires west of FSR 45 from previous days were mopped up, which included finding and putting out remnant heat in areas already burned. Crews continued constructing direct...

 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/Forest Road Safety: Heavy equipment crews and firefighters are working on area Forest roads. Please adhere to road closures, steer clear of graders and other road equipment and follow posted speed limits. Your safety, and that of our crews, are our priority.Critical Fire Weather Today: Be alert! Critical fire weather today with Red Flag Warnings in place from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Temperatures in high 80's to 90 degrees with low humidity. Winds switch from the south-west to the north-east, 15-20 mph in the afternoon. Firefighters and road crews are making excellent progress. and three of the four fires are now 100% contained. In the upcoming days, crews will focus on...