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Special Announcements:Northwest Interagency Incident Management Team 8 (Team 8), Incident Commander, Doug Johnson, assumed management of the Cemetery Fire this morning at 6:00 am. The incident command post (ICP) is located at the Paulina School and fire camp is located at the Rodeo Grounds in Paulina, Oregon. The Cemetery Fire was started by early morning lightning storms on July 16th and is burning on Ochoco National Forest, Prineville District Bureau of Land Management, Oregon Department of Forestry protected private lands, and Post-Paulina Rangeland Fire Protection Association protected lands. Team 8 would like to thank Central Oregon Fire Management Service (COFMS) Team 3, incident commander Don Tschida, for the excellent work during the initial and extended attack of the Cemetery Fire. General Updates: Firefighters, supported by aerial operations of water and retardant drops, worked diligently yesterday to surround the 1,300 acre fire. Gusty winds and low humidity provided...

The public is invited to a community meeting.Where: Ruch Community Bible Church, 190 Upper Applegate Road, Jacksonville, ORWhen, Wednesday, July 18, 7 PM (Post has been updated to correct the date)Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/y7dq7yajTwitter: @RRSNF #HendrixFire https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5939/(541) 632-3567rrsnf.hendrixfire@gmail.com

The Umpqua National Forest was hit by a lightning storm on Sunday morning, July 15th, resulting in 40 separate fires and/or smoke reports, primarily within the Tiller Ranger District. Initial attack by Forest resources resulted in significant progress, yet several fires remain. As of Wednesday morning, 300 firefighters have begun work on seven of the remaining fires, which total approximately 300 acres. Six structures are threatened and an electrical transmission line has been de-energized as a precaution. Three hotshot crews, two helicopters, multiple air-tankers, several dozers and other heavy equipment have been added to the suppression mix over the previous two days. Today, Incident Management Team 6 joins the fray to help manage the fire suppression effort. Fire has primarily been backing slowly down slopes with occasional fingers of fire running upslope, causing torching of individual or groups of trees, especially on south-facing slopes. Fire behavior is expected to...

Yesterday afternoon and through the night fire crews scouted the 12 fires that make up the Garner complex. The crews are working to prioritize these fires. The plan is to fully contain the smaller fires, construct fireline around the larger ones, while continually looking for new, unaccounted for fires. The objectives today for the Grave Creek branch will be to keep the fires east of Grave Creek, north of Pease Springs and Buck Springs. For the Pleasant Creek fire, keep the fire west of Pleasant Creek and south of the 33-4-22 road. The objectives for the Spencer Creek branch are to keep fires east of 37-6-36 road, north of China Creek road, west of Water Gap road and south of 38-6-6 road. John Pellissier, the day Operations Chief, said at the morning briefing to the fire crews “it is great to see you and we are still waiting for more help”. More fire fighters and equipment have been ordered and will be arriving to aid in the suppression efforts. With six incident management...

ODF Incident Management Team 2, IC Cline, assumed command of the Garner Complex today at 2:00 P.M. Today was a transition day where fresh resources arrived to relive the local district fire fighters who have been working non stop since this fire began last Sunday. Extreme high temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit along with low RH% and winds made the burning conditions worsen throughout the day. More fires were detected by the aerial reconnaissance flights. Currently there are nine fires in the Grave Creek area (estimate 700 acres) and three in the Spencer area (estimate 260 acres) for a total of 960 acres. This includes the Pleasant Creek Fire. We continue to aggressively fight the all fires in this complex. There will be smoke visible during suppression efforts. Helicopter bucket drops were key in slowing the fires that are not accessible by roads, however overall progress was hampered due to the lack of available aircraft. More fire fighters and equipment have been...

ROCKY REACH FIRE ACTUALIZACIÓN 9:00 am 17 de julio, 2018 Línea de información (360) 317-8911 Equipo 1, Kimiko Nalle, Comandante de incidentes Estatus del incendio Acres quemados: 3386 Causa: Bajo investigación Estructuras dañadas: Ninguna Cierres: Restricción de Vuelo Temporal y Burch Mountain Road Evacuaciones: Nivel 1, Swakane Canyon Contención: 70% Lesiones: 0 RECURSOS Cuadrillas: 7 Camiones de bomberos: 21 Buldóceres: 3 Camiones de agua: 2 Aviones: Personal total: 241 Resumen del incidente: el incendio Rocky Reach comenzó en la ladera sudoeste de Burch Mountain aproximadamente a cinco millas al noreste de Wenatchee, Washington el 13 de julio por la tarde. Comenzó quemando hierba y maleza, y como se extendió rápidamente amenazó varias residencias lo que provocó avisos de evacuación de nivel 1 para los vecindarios de Burch Mountain y Swakane Canyon. Fuerzas del distrito de bomberos del Condado de Chelan #1, el Bosque Nacional de Okanogan y el Departamento...

Firefighters continue making good progress mopping up the Silver Creek Fire, located in a remote southeast corner of Silver Falls State Park. The fire has been mapped at approximately 27 acres and no further growth is expected; it is 100% lined and 55% contained. Around 125 personnel remain on the fire, and will continue mopping up the fire’s perimeter, as well as removing dangerous snags. Investigators have officially determined the fire was caused by lightning, most likely from a storm that passed over the area on June 18, 2018. Known as a lightning holdover, the fire smoldered for several weeks before emerging during a windy period with high temperatures, low relative humidity and drier fuels on the ground. While some closures remain in the Park, there are no interruptions to scheduled events. Waterfall areas remain accessible to visitors during normal Park hours. Visitors may notice light smoke at times, but the fire is not anticipated to produce heavy smoke. More Details: A...

Park Closures: The 214 Trailhead and several back-country trails, Howard Creek horse camp and Howard Creek day-use area, and the youth camp (Camp Silver Creek) remain closed. The Ranches have been reopened.For the most current updates, visit

Anuncio: A partir del mediodía, el aviso de nivel 1 para el área de Burch Mountain (Sunnyslope) será revocado. La carretera de Burch Mountain Road permanece cerrada al final del pavimento. El aviso de nivel 1 para el área de Swakane permanecerá en su lugar hasta nuevo

Incendio Rocky Reach ACTUALIZACIÓN 9:00 am 16 de julio, 2018 Línea de información (360) 317-8911 Equipo 1, Kimiko Nalle, comandante de incidentes ESTATUS DEL INCENDIO Acres quemados: 3427 Causa: bajo investigación Estructuras dañadas: Ninguna Cierres: Restricción de Vuelo Temporal· Evacuaciones: nivel 1, Burch Mountain y Swakane Canyon Contención: 30% Lesiones: 0 RECURSOS Cuadrillas: 7 Camión de bomberos: 21 Buldóceres: 3 Camiones de agua: 2 Aviones: Personal total: 241 Resumen del incidente: el incendio Rocky Reach comenzó en la ladera sudoeste de Burch Mountain aproximadamente a cinco millas al noreste de Wenatchee, Washington el 13 de julio por la tarde. Comenzó quemando hierba y maleza, y como se extendió rápidamente amenazó varias residencias lo que provocó avisos de evacuación de nivel 1 para los vecindarios de Burch Mountain y Swakane Canyon. Fuerzas del distrito de bomberos del Condado de Chelan #1, el Bosque Nacional de Okanogan...

This is an update on the small fire burning in a remote southeast corner of Silver Falls State Park. Smoke was first reported late in the evening on Thursday, July 12, and after confirming the location, attack began early on Friday, July 13. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Main points: Containment is currently estimated at 35% with 75% of the perimeter lined. The area is especially challenging for firefighters due to steep slopes, thick undergrowth and numerous large snags posing safety hazards. Burning in the Howard Creek drainage, a remote, steep, timbered area over a mile from the park boundary. Improved mapping and information from firefighters on the ground, rather than fire growth, has allowed for a more accurate measurement of 27 acres. Initial acreage estimates were hampered by the dense canopy, extensive understory, and limited visibility due to smoke. The number of personnel engaged remains at approximately 125. Today’s aerial support includes a Type 1...

As of noon today the Level 1 advisory for Burch Mountain (Sunnyslope) area will be rescinded. The Burch Mountain Road remains closed at the end of the pavement. The Level 1 notice for the Swakane area will remain in place until further notice.

This is an update on the small fire burning in a remote southeast corner of Silver Falls State Park. Smoke was first reported late in the evening on Thursday, July 12, and after confirming the location, attack began early on Friday, July 13. Main points: It’s burning in the Howard Creek drainage, a remote, steep, timbered area over a mile from the park boundary. The fire is currently estimated at 27 acres (see attached rough map). A good portion of the change in acreage over the last day is due to improved mapping and information from firefighters on the ground rather than fire growth. Initial acreage estimates were hampered by the dense canopy, extensive understory, and limited visibility due to smoke. Containment is currently estimated at 25%. The area is especially challenging for firefighters due to steep slopes and the nature of a mature forest; thick undergrowth slows progress and snags pose a falling hazard. Firefighter and public safety remains priority for all involved....

This is an update on the small fire burning in a remote southeast corner of Silver Falls State Park. Smoke was first reported late in the evening on Thursday, July 12. Main points: After successfully forging trails to reach the fire, ground and air attacks made headway and containment is currently at 10%. The fire is currently estimated at 12-15 acres and is burning in the Howard Creek drainage, a remote, steep, timbered area over a mile from the park boundary. Approximately 110 personnel from Oregon Department of Forestry and partner organizations are involved, with most directly engaged in firefighting on the ground. The aerial component involves Heavy Airtankers, Single Engine Airtankers (SEATs), helicopter, and ground support. Park facilities remain unchanged from earlier reports: the 214 Trailhead and several back-country trails, Howard Creek horse camp and day-use area, youth camp (Camp Silver Creek), and the Ranches are all closed. Howard Creek and the Ranches are closed to...

This is an update on a small fire burning in a remote southeast corner of Silver Falls State Park. Smoke was first reported late in the evening on Thursday, July 12. Crews from Drakes Crossing Fire District responded quickly, but the small size and thick undergrowth made it difficult to pinpoint the source before darkness made further work impossible. Crews from the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) joined Drakes Friday, July 13 to cut a trail toward the fire while aviation resources dropped water and retardant through the day.Additional Details:A YMCA summer camp at Camp Silver Creek, a facility inside the park about a mile from the fire, ended a day early as a precaution, with 142 youth and several dozen staff leaving between 4-5 p.m.While other areas of the park are currently scheduled to open on Saturday, July 14, there will be abundant firefighter equipment and aircraft in the area. Any visitors who plan to visit the park this weekend are advised to wait until more information...

As of Friday, July 13, 2018, following are the contact phone numbers for the Little Camas Fire:General Fire Information: Janet Pearce, DNR (360) 902-1122 -work (360)688-3047-cell Road and Trail Closures: Deborah Kelly

Trail No. 1552 in the Boulder Creek Wilderness has been closed from the Boulder Creek trailhead to Spring Creek for public safety due to a wildfire.

Little Camas Fire Update 7/11/2018 8:00 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 499-2862 littlecamas2018@gmail.com There was no significant fire behavior or fire growth yesterday as containment lines around the fire perimeter were tested by winds gusting around 28 mph. Due to diminishing fire behavior and the success of mop-up operations, there will be significant demobilization of resources from the Little Camas Fire today. Some resources had already been released yesterday to assist in suppression efforts on Ryegrass Coulee Fire (near Vantage, WA) and Beaver Creek Fire (near Leavenworth, WA). Operations today will continue to focus on reinforcing containment lines and mopping up the fire’s edge. Some residual heat within the northeast corner will receive additional water drops from helicopters, since the terrain is too steep for ground resources to safely access the area. The weather over the fire area is expected to become increasingly hot and dry, with temperatures around 85°...

The level 1 evacuation notice for the Camas Meadows Bible Camp and three adjacent homes is lifted as of noon today, July 10, 2018. The fire is 317 acres and 52%

Little Camas Fire Update 7/10/2018 8:00 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 499-2862 littlecamas2018@gmail.com Yesterday, firefighters completed control lines around the entire fire area, increasing fire containment to 52%. Hoses were also deployed around a major portion of the fire perimeter, and crews began mopping up hot spots adjacent to fire lines. The dry cold front associated with gusty winds arrived as predicted last evening and tested the established control lines. Last night, a strike team of engines patrolled the fire and scouted for possible spot fires. However, fire remained within established lines. Today, firefighters’ tactics will focus on securing containment lines and mopping up hot spots near lines. Aerial support will assist forces on the ground as needed to reinforce lines. Fire managers also continue to monitor for rolling woody material and fire compromising control lines at the eastern portion of the fire on very steep and treacherous terrain. ...