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Jones Fire / Kelsey Fire 9/24/2017 - 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: 15% Cause: Lightning Yesterday’s Activity - On the Jones Fire, mop up, equipment removal and chipping operations continued around the fire. On the Kelsey Fire, rapellers created a helispot at the southern edge of the fire and began building fireline to the northwest along the ridge. Simultaneously, hotshot crews worked along the soutwest edge of the fire south towards the rapellers. Another group of rapellers worked the northwestern edge of the fire toward Kelsey Creek. Today’s Operations - Firefighters on the Jones Fire will continue to brush and chip the western edge of the fire prior to commencing fireline repair work mid-week. Crews will continue to search for hotspots near the fire’s edge and remove any unnecessary equipment. On the...

Jones Fire / Kelsey Fire 9/24/2017 - 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: 15% Cause: Lightning Yesterday’s Activity - On the Jones Fire, mop up, equipment removal and chipping operations continued around the fire. On the Kelsey Fire, rapellers created a helispot at the southern edge of the fire and began building fireline to the northwest along the ridge. Simultaneously, hotshot crews worked along the soutwest edge of the fire south towards the rapellers. Another group of rapellers worked the northwestern edge of the fire toward Kelsey Creek. Today’s Operations - Firefighters on the Jones Fire will continue to brush and chip the western edge of the fire prior to commencing fireline repair work mid-week. Crews will continue to search for hotspots near the fire’s edge and remove any unnecessary equipment. On the...

Norse Peak Fire Update Sunday, September 24, 2017 – Morning Update CONTACT: Fire Information 253-666-8841 (7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.) https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5509/ NorsePeakFireINFO@gmail.com www.facebook.com/NorsePeakFire/ 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: 217 which includes 3 Crews and 26 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. Command of the southeast side of the fire has been transferred to the Naches Ranger District’s Type 4 organization. On the northwest side of the fire, command has transferred to a Type 3 organization with the Incident Command Post at the Expo Center in Enumclaw. The Norse Peak incident information phone number has changed to:...

Fire Information: 541-378-6944 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm)Inciweb address: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incidnet/5505/#Start Date: August 11, 2017 Cause: Lightning Fuels: Timber, forest litter, grass & shrubsAcres: 43,139 Percent Contained: 50%Current Situation: Thanks to the recent storms fire suppression efforts on the 10 separate wildfires that comprise the Umpqua North Complex have shifted mostly to suppression repair. Not to say that the fires are completely out. There are still plenty of isolated pockets of unburnt fuel, smoldering stumps and individual downed large logs that will continue to smolder and even possibly burn more vigorously as temperatures continue to rise over the next few days within the various fire perimeters. Most are well within containment lines and pose little danger of escaping or spreading outside of containment lines. Should any of them be near containment lines they will be mopped up and put out. It should be noted not all of the fires are contained, and in those...

Smoke: Light smoke may be seen from burning material near the southwest side of the Chetco Bar wildfire. The burning material consist of large diameter logs and standing dead trees. These areas may continue smoking for multiple days, but should not produce amounts great enough to raise the smoke impacts into the moderate levels for long periods.Fire: Aggressive mop up and suppression actions continue to decrease the amount of smoke each day. The fires in the region continue towards being fully contained due to the hard work being done on the ground by fire personnel.Other: The monitor in Brookings is not transmitting, but all manual observations support the rating of good (green) for the next few days. Agness may see a few hours of moderate air quality in the overnight and early morning hours, but the air-shed should clean out by early

The Oregon Department of Transportation opened the eastbound lanes of I-84 today. Traffic is now moving in both directions. Drivers are asked to remain cognizant of hazards and respect area closures. Unstable rock, trees, and other debris on steep slopes throughout the burn area continue to present a significant public safety hazard. Closures are intended to protect people and other valued resources. For the latest traffic information, visit www.tripcheck.com.

Incendio Eagle Creek 23 de septiembre, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. Información: 541-392-1632 (8 a.m.-8 p.m.) eaglecreekfire2017@gmail.com Tamaño aproximado del incendio: 48,668 acres Contención aproximada: 46% Resumen: La actividad del incendio ha sido mínimo aunque áreas calientes continúan produciendo humo y fuego visible. Bomberos van a seguir patrullando los cortafuegos y trabajando en las áreas calientes. Los equipos continuaran reparación de los impactos de supresión de incendios. Este trabajo incluye medidas para mitigar los efectos medioambientales y disminuir la erosión cerca los cortafuegos. Cuando los suelos se secen esta semana, los gerentes del incendio anticipan que van a incrementar estas actividades. Personal y equipo pesado adicional han llegado para apoyar este esfuerzo. Actualmente hay siete asesores de recursos asignados al incendio para guíar la protección de los suelos, la hidrología, recursos culturales, y otros valores. Un equipo de respuesta a la...

Los bomberos continuan con el patrullaje e identificacion de areas para reparar la suppression y asegurando lineas de fuego y conduciendo operaciones de barrido. Se observara una actividad lenta y latente del Incendio en la parte alta de los drenajes de Pistol River, Emily Creek y el Rio de Illinois. Despues de un incendio, la reparacion de supresion de fuego es lo mas importante. Lineas de contencion que han sido dejadas en el area, podrian afectar drenajes naturales causando erosion del suelo, afectando la recuperacion natural vegetativa, danos al habita acuatico y reduccion en la calidad del agua. El equipo de reparacion, esta trabajando en minimizar dichos efectos a travez del uso de una variedad de tecnicas, incluyendo la instalacion de barreras acuaticas. Estas barreras, desviaran el torrencial de la lluvia previniendo que el agua escarve canales sobre el suelo que ha sido afectado de una manera reciente. La tripulacion tambien esta utilizando equipo pesado para rellenar el...

High Cascades Complex East Zone Fire Update – Saturday, September 23, 2017 – 9:00 a.m. High Cascades Complex East Zone Fire Information 541.238.7164 info.ncascade@gmail.com Crater Lake National Park Information 541.238.7058 Summary: Suppression repair activity increased yesterday as crews accessed more portions of the fire area. Firefighters are reporting ample amounts of snow at higher elevations. Repair work continues to focus on chipping, felling dangerous trees and fixing hand and dozer lines created in fire suppression activities. The Incident Command team is working closely with Forest Service and National Park staff to identify high priorities areas to concentrate repair efforts. A community briefing will be held today at 10:00 a.m. at the Rocky Point Fire Hall. Closures: Weather conditions and limited fire behavior has allowed the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest’s High Cascades Ranger District to modify its fire closure areas. The new closure information is...

Planning Operations Section Chief trainee Bill Panagopoulos gives an overview of today's operations on the Umpqua North Complex. In addition to mopping up and patrolling contained areas, crews continue to repair roads and dozer and hand line created or used during fire suppression. 74 miles of line have been repaired so far with another 117 miles to go. Link to Saturday 9/23 Operational Briefing video

Whitewater Fire - including Little Devil, Scorpion, Clagett Lake, Slideout, Section Line, French and Potato Hill FiresSeptember 23, 2017 Daily Update Fire Information Line: 541-719-8371, willamettewildfires2017@gmail.comLocation: Willamette National ForestWillamette National Forest Closures: 541-225-6350, https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-noticesSize: 14,416 acres (total for reported fires) Containment: 47%Resources Assigned: 380 personnel (total for reported fires)Crews made excellent progress on suppression repairs yesterday, including cutting stumps low to the ground along Forest Service Road 46, removing timber slash, chipping branches and clearing debris from roads. Crews continue to collect and stage equipment and hose from the fire line. Processing timber for loading and hauling was initiated yesterday. As the weather improves and dirt roads and constructed fire lines dry out, crews will return to repairing suppression lines, adding water bars into roadways and...

Location: 11 miles NNW of Mazama, WA Total Personnel: 227Acres: 127,498 total acres Cause: Under Investigation Containment: 75% Start Date: July 23, 2017Note: The containment reflects the percent of operational objectives completed. Forest Service opens additional roads today in Diamond Creek Fire areaUpdate: Suppression repair work at the 500 Road was completed during yesterday’s operational period. Sections of contingency line and excavator work were finished as well. Additional ground resources continued suppression repair work in the southern and eastern flanks near of the fire area. Chipping on Eightmile Road was finished; one recon flight flew the fire. Heavy fuels continue to burn in the areas of Monument Creek, Pat Creek, and Tungsten Mine area. Approximately 97,043 acres in the U.S. and 30,454 acres in Canada have burned. No significant growth is expected in the U.S; however, increased fire activity is possible with a drying weather pattern in the forecast.Today’s...

Location: 11 miles NNW of Mazama, WA Total Personnel: 227Acres: 127,498 total acres Cause: Under Investigation Containment: 75% Start Date: July 23, 2017Note: The containment reflects the percent of operational objectives completed. Forest Service opens additional roads today in Diamond Creek Fire areaUpdate: Suppression repair work at the 500 Road was completed during yesterday’s operational period. Sections of contingency line and excavator work were finished as well. Additional ground resources continued suppression repair work in the southern and eastern flanks near of the fire area. Chipping on Eightmile Road was finished; one recon flight flew the fire. Heavy fuels continue to burn in the areas of Monument Creek, Pat Creek, and Tungsten Mine area. Approximately 97,043 acres in the U.S. and 30,454 acres in Canada have burned. No significant growth is expected in the U.S; however, increased fire activity is possible with a drying weather pattern in the forecast.Today’s...

Date Started: Aug. 11, 2017; Cause: Lightning; Acreage: 52,056 (Norse Peak), 3,853 (American), 1,061 (Saw Mill) Percent Completed: 80% (Norse Peak), 99% (American), 99% (Sawmill Creek). Total Personnel: 426, which includes 12 Crews, 10 Engines and 1 Water Tenders. 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 Incident Command Post at Chinook Work Center is shutting down today. Command of the southeast side of the fire will transfer to the Naches Ranger District’s Type 4 organization. On the Northwest side of the fire, command will transfer to a Type 3 organization with the Incident Command Post at the Expo Center in Enumclaw. The Norse Peak incident information phone number has changed to: 253-666-8841 Norse Peak Fire Cleanup continues on State Route 410. Thinning and removing hazardous trees along Forest Road 1900...

High Cascades Complex West Zone 9/23/2017 9:00 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 316-8352 Firefighters continue to make progress securing the edges of the Broken Lookout and Pup Fires today. Chippers are being utilized to remove slash on many of the major road systems along the fire perimeter including the 700, 800 and 2925 roads. Work also includes masticating with large machinery and pruning trees by hand to reduce ladder fuels. Additionally, firefighters are knocking out lingering hot spots on the Pup Fire; there is still remnant heat from burn-out operations pushing directly against the fire line on the east side. This morning, fire managers thanked firefighters for their efforts. “The firefighters have done a great job with suppression working in tough conditions, “said Deputy Incident Commander Ken Paul. “I toured the fire area yesterday and I am really proud of the hard work.” In addition to wrapping up suppression tasks and chipping, firefighters have started...

Approximate Fire Size: 48,668 acres Approximate Fire Containment: 46% Summary: Fire activity has remained minimal, though hot spots continue to produce smoke and some visible flame. Firefighters will be out patrolling fire lines again today, mopping up these hot spots along the fire perimeter. Crews will also continue implementing suppression repair efforts. These efforts include measures to mitigate disturbance and decrease erosion along fire lines. As the soils continue to dry in the coming days, fire managers anticipate increasing these activities. Additional personnel and equipment have also arrived. There are currently seven Resource Advisors (READs) assigned to the fire to guide the suppression repair efforts, taking into consideration soils, hydrology, cultural concerns, and other values. A Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team is expected to arrive on the fire early next week. This team will begin an initial assessment to identify areas of severe burn and potential...

Norse Peak Fire Update Saturday, September 23, 2017 – Morning UpdateCONTACT: Fire Information 253-666-8841 (7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.) https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5509/ NorsePeakFireINFO@gmail.com www.facebook.com/NorsePeakFire/ Date Started: Aug. 11, 2017; Cause: Lightning; Acreage: 52,056 (Norse Peak), 3,853 (American), 1,061 (Saw Mill) Percent Completed: 80% (Norse Peak), 99% (American), 99% (Sawmill Creek). Total Personnel: 426, which includes 12 Crews, 10 Engines and 1 Water Tenders. 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 Incident Command Post at Chinook Work Center is shutting down today. Command of the southeast side of the fire will transfer to the Naches Ranger District’s Type 4 organization. On the Northwest side of the fire, command will transfer to a Type 3 organization with the Incident...

Smoke: Smoke remains absent in most of the communities and surrounding areas, however isolated areas on the fire continue to produce small amounts of smoke. As fuels dry out and conditions become more favorable for burning the chances of seeing more smoke in the environment is likely. Any smoke produced should be light and disperse well as it moves with the wind.Fire: Fire containment and suppression actions continue to be successful. The warmer and drier weather pattern will help firefighters identify areas that may still be burning under heavy canopy and brush. Other: As suppression and repair activities continue firefighters are constantly moving around the fire on various roads. Expect heavy traffic when driving near wildfire areas and on narrow mountain

Update for Saturday, September 23, 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, 3,370 acres; Separation Fire, 17,914 acres; Nash Fire, 6,738 acres. Total all fires: 41,871 acres (An infrared flight was conducted on 9/23; the footprints for the Avenue Fire, Separation Fire, and Rebel Fire increased by 408,167 and 77 acres, respectively.) Resources: Personnel, 374; Crews, 6; Helicopters, 1; Engines, 24; Water Tenders, 3; Skidgen, 1. Weather: Today’s forecast, unlike the past six days, promises to be rain and snow free with sunny skies and temperatures rising into the low 50s; light and variable winds will dominate the valleys and ridges. This trend in temperature rise will continue into next week with daytime highs in the mid to upper 60s....

Update for Saturday, September 23, 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, 3,370 acres; Separation Fire, 17,914 acres; Nash Fire, 6,738 acres. Total all fires: 41,871 acres (An infrared flight was conducted on 9/23; the footprints for the Avenue Fire, Separation Fire, and Rebel Fire increased by 408,167 and 77 acres, respectively.) Resources: Personnel, 374; Crews, 6; Helicopters, 1; Engines, 24; Water Tenders, 3; Skidgen, 1. Weather: Today’s forecast, unlike the past six days, promises to be rain and snow free with sunny skies and temperatures rising into the low 50s; light and variable winds will dominate the valleys and ridges. This trend in temperature rise will continue into next week with daytime highs in the mid to upper 60s....