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Nash Fire and Horse Creek Complex Update for Tuesday, September 26, 2017, 9 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 719-8371 Online: inciweb.nwcg.gov/unit/3860 https//facebook.com/WillametteWildfires2017 Willamettewildfires2017@gmail.com Rebel Fire: 8,703 acres Horse Creek Complex: Olallie Lookout Fire, 1,572 acres; Roney Fire, 3,548 acres; Avenue Fire, 3,574 acres; Separation Fire, 17,914 acres; Nash Fire, 6,738 acres. Total all fires: 42,409 acres; an increase in 176 acres, due to more accurate mapping of the Avenue Fire; all other fires acreages remain unchanged. Resources: Personnel, 323; Crews, 6; Helicopters, 1; Engines, 10; Water Tenders, 32; Skidgen, 1. Weather: There will a change in the weather today as a thermal trough to the west causes temperatures to rise and relative humidity to fall. Area temperatures will reach into the low 70s and RH will dip in the afternoon to 30-35 percent. Easterly winds on the ridge tops will range from 10-15 mph. The...

Rebel Fire and Horse Creek Complex Fire Update for Tuesday, September 26, 2017, 9 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 719-8371 Online: inciweb.nwcg.gov/unit/3860 https//facebook.com/WillametteWildfires2017 Willamettewildfires2017@gmail.com Rebel Fire: 8,703 acres Horse Creek Complex: Olallie Lookout Fire, 1,572 acres; Roney Fire, 3,548 acres; Avenue Fire, 3,574 acres; Separation Fire, 17,914 acres; Nash Fire, 6,738 acres. Total all fires: 42,409 acres; an increase in 176 acres, due to more accurate mapping of the Avenue Fire; all other fires acreages remain unchanged. Resources: Personnel, 323; Crews, 6; Helicopters, 1; Engines, 10; Water Tenders, 32; Skidgen, 1. Weather: There will a change in the weather today as a thermal trough to the west causes temperatures to rise and relative humidity to fall. Area temperatures will reach into the low 70s and RH will dip in the afternoon to 30-35 percent. Easterly winds on the ridge tops will range from 10-15 mph....

Date Started: Aug. 11, 2017; Cause: Lightning; Acreage: 52,056 (Norse Peak) and 3,853 (American) Percent Completed: 80% (Norse Peak) and 99% (American). Total Personnel: 125 which includes 3 Crews and 4 Engines. Fire Summary: Minimal fire growth is expected. Isolated pockets of slow surface spread where the fire is sheltered by the tree canopy and continued burning in the larger dead or down trees is still possible. The southeast side of the fire is under the command of the Naches Ranger District’s Type 4 organization. The northwest side of the fire is under the command of a Type 3 organization with the Incident Command Post located at the Expo Center in Enumclaw. Norse Peak Fire: On the northwest side of the fire, cleanup and fire suppression restoration work continues along Forest Road 70. Fire personnel are monitoring the active portion of the fire adjacent to State Route 410. American Fire: Any fire activity is expected to be minimal. 99% of the indirect lines are complete....

Horse Creek Complex and Rebel FireUpdate for Tuesday, September 26, 2017, 9 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 719-8371 Online: inciweb.nwcg.gov/unit/3860 https//facebook.com/WillametteWildfires2017 Willamettewildfires2017@gmail.com Rebel Fire: 8,703 acres Horse Creek Complex: Olallie Lookout Fire, 1,572 acres; Roney Fire, 3,548 acres; Avenue Fire, 3,574 acres; Separation Fire, 17,914 acres; Nash Fire, 6,738 acres. Total all fires: 42,409 acres; an increase in 176 acres, due to more accurate mapping of the Avenue Fire; all other fires acreages remain unchanged. Resources: Personnel, 323; Crews, 6; Helicopters, 1; Engines, 10; Water Tenders, 32; Skidgen, 1. Weather: There will a change in the weather today as a thermal trough to the west causes temperatures to rise and relative humidity to fall. Area temperatures will reach into the low 70s and RH will dip in the afternoon to 30-35 percent. Easterly winds on the ridge tops will range from 10-15 mph. The...

Jones Fire / Kelsey Fire 9/26/2017 - 8 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 937-5219 jonesfire2017@gmail.com Jones Fire - Size: 10,220 acres Containment: 80% Cause: Lightning Kelsey Fire - Size: 441 acres Containment: 21% Cause: Lightning Yesterday’s Activity - On the Jones Fire crews continued to mop up hotspots on the southeast corner of the fire. Chipping operations began on the completed containment lines on the south side of the fire. Fire suppression repair began on the western containment lines while on the eastern side of the fire. Felling operations continued to remove hazard trees along Forest Road 1830. On the Kelsey Fire, crews strengthened firelines along Bunchgrass Ridge and down the slopes working towards Kelsey Creek on west and south ends of the fire. Today’s Operations - On the Jones Fire hand crews and engines will continue to patrol and mop-up hot spots, focusing on the southeastern corner, south of Forest Road 18. Chipping operations will...

Jones Fire / Kelsey Fire 9/26/2017 - 8 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 937-5219 jonesfire2017@gmail.com Jones Fire - Size: 10,220 acres Containment: 80% Cause: Lightning Kelsey Fire - Size: 441 acres Containment: 21% Cause: Lightning Yesterday’s Activity - On the Jones Fire crews continued to mop up hotspots on the southeast corner of the fire. Chipping operations began on the completed containment lines on the south side of the fire. Fire suppression repair began on the western containment lines while on the eastern side of the fire. Felling operations continued to remove hazard trees along Forest Road 1830. On the Kelsey Fire, crews strengthened firelines along Bunchgrass Ridge and down the slopes working towards Kelsey Creek on west and south ends of the fire. Today’s Operations - On the Jones Fire hand crews and engines will continue to patrol and mop-up hot spots, focusing on the southeastern corner, south of Forest Road 18. Chipping operations will...

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREFOREST SERVICEOKANOGAN WENATCHEE NATIONAL FORESTMETHOW VALLEY RANGER DISTRICTORDER NO. 06-17-04-17- DIAMOND CREEK FIRE CLOSUREPursuant to 16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50 (a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Methow Valley Ranger District of the Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest. This Order supersedes Order #06-17-04-17-17 and Order #06-17-04-17-1019, both signed on September 7, 2017 by Michael R. Williams as well as Order #06-17-04-17-1021, signed on September 15, 2017 by Michael R. Williams and is effective until October 15, 2017, unless rescinded, whichever is earlier. PROHIBITIONS: Entering into or being upon National Forest System lands as described below and depicted in Exhibit A. [36 CFR § 261.53(e)].Being on any National Forest System road as described below and depicted in Exhibit A. [36 CFR § 261.54(e)].Being on any National Forest System closed trail, as displayed...

High Cascades Complex - West Zone UpdateNorthwest Interagency Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander: Tim Keith September 26, 2017 Fire Information Center: (541) 316-8352 Available 8:00 am to 9:00 pm. The incident command post (ICP) is located at the Joseph Stewart State Park near Lost Creek Reservoir southwest of Prospect, Oregon. Information Websites: Inciweb – https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5503 and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/R6RRSNF and https://facebook.com/UmpquaNationalForest/ Current Fire Information: The High Cascades Complex - West Zone is a compilation of fires started by lightning storms earlier this summer. The West Zone consists of the Pup and the Broken Lookout Fires. Both fires are partially burning within and outside of the Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness on the Rogue River-Siskiyou and Umpqua National Forests. Suppression and repair work is underway in most divisions. Pup – 8,222 acres, 12% contained. Located partially in the Rogue-Umpqua...

Acres: 3,724 Containment: 0% Start Date: August 11, 2017 Cause: Lightning Location: 10 miles WSW of Leavenworth, WA Inciweb: http://tinyurl.com/JackCreekInciweb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackCreekFire/ Fall like weather reduces fire activity and allows for reduction in fire area closures Due to decreased risk to public the Jack Creek Fire closure area will be reduced to allow access to recreational areas. Beginning Wednesday September 27th, the Colchuck Lake, Meadow Creek, Snowwall, Blackjack Ridge, Jack Ridge and Trout Lake trails will open. Eightmile and Stuart Lake permit zones will remain closed along with the Van Epps and Jack Creek trail between Stuart Pass and the Meadow Creek Junction. See Closure Order and Map Smoke and active fire may be visible within the fire perimeter until the area receives a season ending event such as wetting rain or significant snow fall. Fire managers will continue to monitor fire activity and assess the area for safety and adjust...

Acres: 3,724 Containment: 0% Start Date: August 11, 2017 Cause: Lightning Location: 10 miles WSW of Leavenworth, WA Inciweb: http://tinyurl.com/JackCreekInciweb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackCreekFire/ Fall like weather reduces fire activity and allows for reduction in fire area closures Due to decreased risk to public the Jack Creek Fire closure area will be reduced to allow access to recreational areas. Beginning Wednesday September 27th, the Colchuck Lake, Meadow Creek, Snowwall, Blackjack Ridge, Jack Ridge and Trout Lake trails will open. Eightmile and Stuart Lake permit zones will remain closed along with the Van Epps and Jack Creek trail between Stuart Pass and the Meadow Creek Junction. See Closure Order and Map Smoke and active fire may be visible within the fire perimeter until the area receives a season ending event such as wetting rain or significant snow fall. Fire managers will continue to monitor fire activity and assess the area for safety and adjust...

Closures: AREA CLOSURE STILL IN EFFECT. Most roads on the south side of Diamond Creek Fire are now open, effective September 26, 2017. Maps have been posted to the Diamond Creek Fire InciWeb and Facebook pages. The Area Closure boundary has not changed.The following roads remain closed:· 5130-000 Road (Eightmile Creek Road) from approx. 2 miles above Honeymoon Campground to Billy Goat Trail Head· 5227-100 Road (Yellow Jacket Road)· 5225-650 Road Evacuation Alert Level Removed: Due to Diamond Creek’s minimal fire behavior, cooler temperatures, higher humidity, fall-like weather conditions and completion of the primary fire line, the Level 1 Alert has been removed for Lost River, Mazama, and Rendezvous areas. Persons should be aware that there still is a countywide burn ban in affect and should check with US Forest Service and DNR for additional fire

Closures: AREA CLOSURE STILL IN EFFECT. Most roads on the south side of Diamond Creek Fire are now open, effective September 26, 2017. Maps have been posted to the Diamond Creek Fire InciWeb and Facebook pages. The Area Closure boundary has not changed.The following roads remain closed:· 5130-000 Road (Eightmile Creek Road) from approx. 2 miles above Honeymoon Campground to Billy Goat Trail Head· 5227-100 Road (Yellow Jacket Road)· 5225-650 Road Evacuation Alert Level Removed: Due to Diamond Creek’s minimal fire behavior, cooler temperatures, higher humidity, fall-like weather conditions and completion of the primary fire line, the Level 1 Alert has been removed for Lost River, Mazama, and Rendezvous areas. Persons should be aware that there still is a countywide burn ban in affect and should check with US Forest Service and DNR for additional fire

Oregon Department of Transportation would like to remind you that even though I-84 is now open, the following exits remain closed due to the Eagle Creek Fire: -Larch Mountain Road -Bridal Veil -Multnomah Falls -Ainsworth -Warrendale -Bonneville exit is open, but Wahclella and Toothrock trailheads are closed. Remember, the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area has an area closure in effect that includes all USFS land and trails east of Sandy River Delta in Oregon. Thank you for your continued cooperation and commitment to safety. Full press release available here: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORDOT/bulletins/1b8f30a

Camp crews are key for keeping fire camp clean, orderly, and safe. A 10-person crew made up of Tribal Nations Response Team (TNRT) members from Arizona have been busy keeping the Umpqua North Complex command post in tip top shape since they arrived. TNRT is a Type2 inital attack hand crew made up of seasonal "Emergency As Needed" firefighters. Camp Crew Boss Anthony Allen gives us a sneak peek into this camp crew assignment in southwest Oregon.Link to Taking Care of Camp

Crews have completed more than half of the needed suppression repair work on roads, hand, and dozer line. Great Basin IMT #3 Planning Operations Section Chief Dan Gustafson outlines today's operational tasks.Link for Monday's Ops

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has re-opened Dabney State Recreation Area, Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint, Rooster Rock State Park and Starvation Creek State Park. The parks were closed as a safety precaution during the Eagle Creek Fire and the related closure of Interstate 84. Follow this link for full press release: OSPRD Opens Four State

Con el progreso significativo realizado en los Incendios de Chetco Bar e Indigo, y tan pronto como las condiciones climaticas se mantengan igual como hasta el momento, se bajara, gradualmente, el numero del personal y del equipo. El dia de hoy: Los bomberos continuan asegurando y barriendo areas donde algunas quemas siguen latentes. Al mismo tiempo, se esta recuperando y sacando el equipo y reparando zonas impactadas en estos ultimos meses por el trabajo realizado en las mismas. Todavia se puede observar la persistencia del humo en el interior del Incendio y la dificultad de acceso en las areas de Meadow Creek, al Este de la bifurcacion del Rio Pistol, el riachuelo Emily y en los drenajes del Rio Illinois. En las areas donde existen condiciones adecuadas, los bomberos continuan trabajando para reiniciar el incendio amenazando las lineas de contencion, sin embargo, ciertas zonas incendiadas pueden continuar latentes hasta que el incendio pueda recibir una lluvia significativa....

Southwest Oregon—The Forest Service will be hosting a series of four public meetings in the locally affected communities of Brookings, Agness, Gold Beach in Curry County and Cave Junction in Josephine County, OR to provide an update of the current situation on the Chetco Bar Fire, as well as the early history of suppression efforts on the Chetco Bar Fire in southwest Oregon from its beginning on July 12, 2017. “This is an opportunity for the public to hear the Forest Service describe the full suppression actions that were taken in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness on the Chetco Bar Fire. We’ll review the pattern of historic fires specific to this area and some of the challenges we face when fighting fires in Wilderness,” said Forest Supervisor Rob MacWhorter. The Pacific Northwest Incident Management Team 2 Incident Commander will provide information on the current fire situation and suppression rehabilitation efforts. Local Forest Service officials will present on Chetco Bar Fire...

Description of Area Closure: Starting at the junction of State Route 410 and a location approximately one mile northeast of Lodgepole Campground head directly south along the west section line of Section 25, Tl 7N. R.11 E.; continue onto the west section line of Section 36 to its Southwest comer; head directly east along the south section line of Section 36, T. l 7N. R.11 E. to the Northwest comer of Section 5, T. l 6N. Rl 2E.; follow the west section line of Section 5, T. l 6N. Rl 2£. directly south to its southwest corner; follow the south section line of Section 5, T. l 6N. R l 2E. due east to its junction with the northwest corner of Section 9, T.16N. R. l 2E.; head directly south along the west section line of Section 9, T.16N. R.12E. to its Southwest comer; follow the south section line of Section 9, T.16N. R.12E. east 2.5 miles to the its junction with the William 0. Douglas Wilderness boundary; continue approximately 2 miles in a northeast direction along the William 0....

Description of Area Closure: Starting at the junction of State Route 410 and the Forest Road 426 (Vicinity of Indian Flats or Section 7, T. l 7N., R.14E.); continue along FS Road 426 to its junction with FS Trail 955; continue on FS trail 955 to its junction with FS trail 952; follow FS trail 952 west to its junction with the Norse Peak Wildness boundary (Section 6, T.l 7N. R. 13£.); continue on the Norse Peak Wilderness boundary to the vicinity of the Raven's Roost; follow the Norse Peak Wilderness boundary to where it intersects with Section line 25 (Section 25, T.18N. R.12E.); head directly north along Section line 25 to its junction with the Norse Peak Wilderness boundary; continue along the Norse Peak Wilderness boundary to its junction with the Naches Ranger District boundary in the vicinity of Government Meadows (Section 2, T.l 8N. R. I IE.); follow the Naches Ranger District Boundary (also Pierce and Yakima County boundary) south to southwest to its intersection with the...