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 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/WATCH FOR FIRE TRAFFIC: As you begin your Labor Day holiday weekend, remember you are sharing the road with wildland fire crews in the area. We ask everyone to slow down, particularly along Highway 138, and be vigilant to keep the community and our firefighters safe. Weather: Cloudy with chance of light rain in the morning, clearing in the afternoon. Temperatures in the 80s with winds from the west-northwest. Smoke in the air may be an issue for aircraft today.Big Swamp Fire: This area was sheltered from Friday's winds and is looking good. Crews continue patrol firelines and mop up and secure isolated heat and chipping operations. Potter Fire: Suppression repair work...

Increased fire activity has prompted an increase in evacuation levels for areas around the Cedar Creek Fire.LEVEL 3 (GO NOW) EVACUATION NOTICE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREASIslet Campground, North Waldo Campground and Harralson Horse Camp All dispersed camping and recreation in the area east of the Waldo Lake shoreline between the United State Forest Service forest closure to the north, and south to just north of Shadow Bay Campground, and east to the Charlton Lake and Taylor Lake areas.At this time, Shadow Bay Campground is not included in the evacuation notice. Forest Service Road 19 (Aufderheide Drive) from milepost 20 (just east of Kiahanie Campground) to milepost 35 (south of Roaring River Campground). This includes the Box Canyon Campground, Box Canyon Staging Area/Horse Camp and Skookum Creek Campground and all surrounding dispersed camping areas. Irish and Taylor Lake campgrounds and dispersed camping in the Charlton and Taylor lakes areas and north along the Pacific Crest Trail...

  Cold front should moderate Rum Creek Fire activity MERLIN, Ore. – Friday a cold front moved into the Rum Creek Fire, increasing the possibility of fire growth. The cold front passage will  bring cooler temperatures and higher humidity for the next few operational periods.  Smoke began clearing this afternoon, allowing aviation support to resume. On the west side of the fire, crews caught a spot fire near Crawford House with help from aerial reconnaissance. Helicopters were also dropping water in the Rum Creek drainage where fire has moved into Wildcat Creek.   Firing operations were completed from Galice to Mount Peavine. Planned firing operations will continue from Mount Peavine north, securing the fireline to the Rogue River. North of the river, west of Grave Creek, crews are building indirect contingency lines between Mt. Reuben and the Dad Creek Fire scar.   The fire is still creeping down the line of Stratton Creek on the east side and currently holding. Firing...

Resumen del Incendio Cedar Creek Tamaño: 9,199 acres Contenido: 12% Inicio: 1ro. de agosto, 2022 Ubicación: 15 miles E de Oakridge, OR Causa: Relámpagos Total de personal: 662 Recursos:10 camiones 8 equipos de Bomberos 25 maquinaria pesada 8 helicóptero   Situación actual: Por favor esta alerta del tráfico este fin de semana feriado, día del Trabajo (Labor Day). Maneje despacio y con cautela y no obstruya el trafico de los bomberos. El día de ayer, no se logró levantar el fenómeno de inversión en el clima. Esto dio como resultado, la presencia del humo que quedó atrapado en la zona. El fuego se encuentra activo, afectando especialmente la sección noreste del incendio. Se produjo un espacio pequeño de emanación de calor a través de la línea de fuego al sureste de la zona afectada. Con la ayuda de helicópteros irrigando la zona, los bomberos lograron responder y extinguirlo. Como parte de Estrategia de Protección en el área septentrional...

 Información actual de los Incendios Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp -2/09/2022Línea de Información: 541-625-0687 (8am - 7pm)                             Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govIncendio Potter InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Incendio Windigo InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Incendio Big Swamp InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/MANEJE CON CUIDADO: Este fin de semana se celebra el Dia del Trabajo (Labor Day), turistas, residentes y los bomberos estarán movilizándose sobre las mismas carreteras. Por favor, maneje despacio y con cautela para mantener la seguridad de todos.Advertencia de Bandera Roja: Para el día de hoy, se declaró una advertencia de Bandera Roja a través del área. Vientos del suroeste de 10-15 mph y en la tarde alcanzarán ráfagas de hasta 25 mph. Temperaturas en los 80 y 90 grados y una humedad críticamente baja. Se presentará un...

 Información actual de los Incendios Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp -2/09/2022Línea de Información: 541-625-0687 (8am - 7pm)                             Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govIncendio Potter InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Incendio Windigo InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Incendio Big Swamp InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/MANEJE CON CUIDADO: Este fin de semana se celebra el Dia del Trabajo (Labor Day), turistas, residentes y los bomberos estarán movilizándose sobre las mismas carreteras. Por favor, maneje despacio y con cautela para mantener la seguridad de todos.Advertencia de Bandera Roja: Para el día de hoy, se declaró una advertencia de Bandera Roja a través del área. Vientos del suroeste de 10-15 mph y en la tarde alcanzarán ráfagas de hasta 25 mph. Temperaturas en los 80 y 90 grados y una humedad críticamente baja. Se presentará un...

 Información actual de los Incendios Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp -2/09/2022Línea de Información: 541-625-0687 (8am - 7pm)                             Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govIncendio Potter InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Incendio Windigo InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Incendio Big Swamp InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/MANEJE CON CUIDADO: Este fin de semana se celebra el Dia del Trabajo (Labor Day), turistas, residentes y los bomberos estarán movilizándose sobre las mismas carreteras. Por favor, maneje despacio y con cautela para mantener la seguridad de todos.Advertencia de Bandera Roja: Para el día de hoy, se declaró una advertencia de Bandera Roja a través del área. Vientos del suroeste de 10-15 mph y en la tarde alcanzarán ráfagas de hasta 25 mph. Temperaturas en los 80 y 90 grados y una humedad críticamente baja. Se presentará un...

 Okanogan-Wenatchee National ForestLeavenworth, WAWhite River Fire Closure Order: 06-17-07-22-13Pursuant 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 Wenatchee River Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest (OWNF). This order supersedes Order # 06-17-07-22-12, dated August 17, 2022, signed by Forest Supervisor Kristin Bail. This Order is effective on September 1, 2022, and will remain in effect until December 31, 2022, unless rescinded sooner.PROHIBITIONS:1. Entering into or being upon National Forest System Lands closed for the protection of public health and safety, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.53€].2. Being on a National Forest System trail, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.55(a)].3. Being on a National Forest System road as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A...

A Level One evacuation (be ready) advisory has been issued in Grant County for the #CrocketsKnobFire. Level one advisory indicates that projected threats from hazards associated with the approaching fire(s) are severe. This is the time for preparation, and precautionary movement of persons with special needs, and (under certain circumstances) pets and lives stock. You will be kept advised as conditions change. Please see the attached map and watch for

 Actualización de los incendios White River y Irving Peak Fire2 de septiembre de 2022 - 9:00 AMPlain, WA – Los incendios de White River e Irving Peak comenzaronmediante rayos el 11 de agosto. Arden en el Bosque Nacional Okanagan-Wenatchee, a unas15 millas al noroeste de Plain, WA.Estrategia de extinción: Los administradores de los incendios estánrefinando una estrategia a largo plazo que incluye el uso de líneas perimetralesprimarias y de contingencia para la contención. Las tácticas incluyen lafinalización y el refuerzo de los cortafuegos (carreteras y línea de mano). Puedeser que el humo sea visible para el futuro cercano.Operaciones – Hoy, el clima cálido, seco y ventoso será una prueba para eltrabajo que se ha hecho hasta ahora para controlar los incendios. Se anticipaque el clima, junto con la alineación del terreno, podría causar un día de fuegomuy activo lo que resultará en columnas de humo visibles.Incendio White RiverAcres: 1,194; 1% contenciónUbicación:...

Due to fire, Skagit County issued a Level 1 “Ready” evacuation recommendation for lower Suiattle River Valley, north of the

 White River and Irving Peak Fires Update for September 2, 2022. Lightning started the White River and Irving Peak Fires on August 11. The fires are burning on the Okanagan-Wenatchee National Forest, northwest of Plain, WA. Suppression Strategy – Fire managers are refining a long-term strategy including the use of primary and contingency perimeter lines for containment. Tactics include completion and reinforcement of fire lines (roads and hand line). Smoke could be visible for the near future. Operations – Today’s hot, dry, and windy weather will be a test on the work completed so far to contain the fires. It’s anticipated the weather, along with terrain alignment, could result in a very active fire day with visible smoke columns. White River Fire Acres: 1,194; 1% contained Location: Sears Creek area of the White River drainage, approximately 14 miles NW of Plain, WA. Yesterday, the White River Fire remained active along the west edge and the fire burned over the top of...

  Crockets Knob Fire UpdateNORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12Incident Commanders: Jeff Dimke and Bobby ShindelarSeptember 02, 2022 There will be a Virtual Community Meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. Watch it here: https://www.facebook.com/CrocketsKnobFire (no Facebook account required.) Weather:  Red Flag conditions are in effect from 11 a.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Saturday as near record setting heat, very low humidity and unstable conditions develop. Temperatures could reach the upper 90s along the Middle Fork John Day River with 80s along ridgetops near the fire under mostly clear skies. Relative humidity will be critically low with single digit readings in the afternoon. Winds will also increase Friday afternoon and evening from the southeast as a weather disturbance moves through the area. Wind gusts along ridge tops could approach 30 mph. Operations: Hotshot crews were engaged along the west and north edges of the fire yesterday, working with aircraft to create depth in...

   Red Flag Warning Raises Fire Danger MERLIN, Ore. – Today a Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. NOAA issued this warning for the Rum Creek Fire and other parts of southern Oregon for strong gusty winds and low relative humidity. Red Flag Warning conditions could promote rapid fire spread and provide resistance to control efforts on new ignitions. Forecasters expect passage of a dry cold front this afternoon or evening. The cold front is forecasted to bring slightly cooler temperatures and gusty winds from the west to northwest. Rum Creek Fire personnel have established contingency lines further from the fire as containment features if needed. Containment lines are established along road systems as well as using old dozer lines from previous fires in the vicinity. Fire personnel will be monitoring the weather closely and watching for wind-driven flare-ups, especially along ridgelines. In preparation for this frontal passage, firefighters have constructed...

Current Situation: Please be aware of fire traffic and holiday traffic over the Labor Day Weekend. Drive slowly and do not impede fire traffic. Yesterday, the inversion layer over the fire did not lift. The inversion layer trapped airflow causing smoke to stay in the area. The fire continues to be active with most activity in the northeast section. There was a small spot fire across the southeast line of the fire. Crews were able to respond and work on extinguishing it with the help of helicopter water drops. Waldo Fire Lookout was successfully checked on and rewrapped with protective material (structure wrap) as a part of point protection strategy on the northern area of the fire. Point protection means to protect a significant building or specific area by putting fireline around or using structure wrap should fire burn towards it.  Resource availability and weather over the course of this fire have allowed fire managers to execute successful suppression strategies like the...

SmokeThe entire forecast area will have some smoke impacts allday from not only the Cedar Creek Fire but also the RumCreek fire burning to our southwest. Oakridge will have USG(unhealthy for sensitive groups) to Unhealthy levels ofsmoke for most of the day. Waldo Lake will see Moderate topossibly USG levels of smoke this afternoon. Health and Safety MessageLearn the air quality index numbers and colors duringperiods of poor air quality, get air quality alerts, note thenumbers and colors of air quality monitors, and know whento limit your time outdoors. For real time information seeFire.airnow.gov, oakridgeair.org, and LRAPA - Today'sCurrent Air

 Fire The White River and Irving Peak Fires are burning near each other in the White River and Little Wenatchee River drainages upstream from Lake Wenatchee. They have burned a total of 3,575 acres and are 1% contained. Firefighters are patrolling roads to monitor and hold the fires. The fires have reached the roads at several locations. Smoke from the fires on Thursday was observed to be settling into the river drainages, especially the lower portion of the White River drainage. Todays fire activity is expected to be slow backing on the lower slopes with pockets of higher intensity. Upper slopes and ridge tops will be more active. The Irving Peak Fire could continue a slow flanking movement to the east and west. Smoke The smoke that accumulated in the valleys yesterday near the fires has moved downriver with the typical down valley winds that occur at night. This smoke will impact the communities in the Wenatchee River Valley, mainly in early morning. West winds in the afternoon...

 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/WATCH FOR FIRE TRAFFIC: As you begin your Labor Day holiday weekend, remember you are sharing the road with wildland fire crews in the area. We ask everyone to slow down, particularily along Highway 138, and be vigilant to keep the community and our firefighters safe. RED FLAG WARNINGS: Red flag warnings today across the area. Winds SW 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. Temperatures in the high 80's to 90 degrees and critically low humidity. A cold front comes in on Friday evening from the WNW bringing a 5-10% of rain through Saturday morning, with clearing skies by noon Saturday.Big Swamp Fire: Sprinklers systems installed along the 2153 road have...

 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/WATCH FOR FIRE TRAFFIC: As you begin your Labor Day holiday weekend, remember you are sharing the road with wildland fire crews in the area. We ask everyone to slow down, particularily along Highway 138, and be vigilant to keep the community and our firefighters safe. RED FLAG WARNINGS: Red flag warnings today across the area. Winds SW 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. Temperatures in the high 80's to 90 degrees and critically low humidity. A cold front comes in on Friday evening from the WNW bringing a 5-10% of rain through Saturday morning, with clearing skies by noon Saturday.Big Swamp Fire: Sprinklers systems installed along the 2153 road have...