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Much of the smoke that settled in the Columbia Basin and surrounding drainages has now dissipated. Smoke in the communities of concern will be impacted from smoke from fires in the same drainages as the community or in an adjacent drainage. Expect generally good air quality except for the possibility of nighttime

9-9-17 Norse Peak Fire Update Date Started: Aug. 11, 2017 Cause: Lightning Total acres: 49,997 Containment: 12% Structures Damaged/Destroyed: 0 Injuries to date: 1 (minor) Total Personnel: 402 Fire Resources: 9 crews, 36 engines, 1 helicopter, 3 bulldozers, 9 water tenders FIRE SUMMARY The California Central Coast Incident Management Team assumed command of the Norse Peak and American fires on Friday, September 8, 2017. Fire activity has moderated under current weather conditions and is not expected to change over several days. Cooler, moist air and northeast winds kept the fire in check with minimal growth seen over the last 24 hours. This current weather pattern will continue to help slow the spread of the fire on the Pierce County side and will allow firefighters to make progress along this western edge. Another cold front will begin to move into the area this afternoon bringing an initial dry slot prior to a chance of showers occurring over the fire area tonight. Winds will...

A Community Meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 11 to share information about the Eagle Creek Fire. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the Edgefield Amphitheater at 2126 Halsey Street, Troutdale, Oregon.

A Community Meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 11 to share information about the Eagle Creek Fire. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the Edgefield Amphitheater at 2126 Halsey Street, Troutdale, Oregon Summary: A break in the weather today marked by moderate temperatures, elevated moisture levels and lighter winds has created the environment for good progress on the Eagle Creek Fire. Firefighters conducted a small burnout between Highway 30 and Homer Mill Road. This is part of the strategy to stop the progress of the fire should a change in the winds threaten the western perimeter of the fire. To the east, firelines along I-84 are being evaluated and improved all the way to Mitchell Point, using bulldozers and specialized heavy machinery including logging equipment. Today and tonight, crews from Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office continue to patrol areas where the fire is close to structures, while extinguishing nearby hot spots. OSFM crews are also identifying,...

Dates: September 4, 2017 Under the recommendation of the Chetco Bar Fire Incident Commander with concurrence of the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office and the Illinois Valley Fire District, a Level 3 evacuation order has been issued for all residents on Illinois River Road within the US Forest Service Boundaries. This includes the Oak Flat Community. A Level 3 “GO” Evacuation means that you need to LEAVE IMMEDIATELY! Danger to your area is current or imminent, and you should evacuate immediately. If you choose to ignore this advisement, you must understand that emergency services may not be available to assist you further. DO NOT delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. Access to evacuated areas may be denied until conditions are safe for citizens to return. DO NOT plan to return to check on your house or animals. If it is not safe for you, it is not safe for them! The US Forest Service has closed Illinois River Road...

Expanded (090917) Eagle Creek Fire Area Closure of a portion of the Hood River Ranger District to include areas: North of the Mount Hood Wilderness Area boundary South of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area boundary East of Hood River Ranger District boundary West of State Highway 35 With this Order it is prohibited to be in or upon National Forest System Lands in the area depicted on the map.

Miller Complex Fire Update Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team - Todd Pechota, Incident Commander Information Center: 541-899-5302 Hours of operation: 7 am – 9 pm Email: MillerComplex2017@gmail.com September 9, 2017 Current Situation: Favorable weather conditions combined with good progress made on containment lines prompted officials to lift evacuation notices within the Miller Complex on 9/8/17. The Joe Bar area, located in California near the north edge of the Abney Fire, will remain under an evacuation warning. Containment lines are being created and held with great success throughout the complex. Higher humidity, lower temperatures and moisture reduced fire behavior assisted in securing containment lines on the Creedence, Bigelow and Burnt Peak fires. Crews on the Abney fire will continue to build, improve and secure containment lines to the east, north and northwest of the Abney fire. Firefighters continue to patrol and monitor secured line in all divisions of the...

EQUIPO #10 DE DIRECCIÓN DE INCIDENTES DEL NOROESTE Al Lawson- Comandante de incidentes Condiciones climáticas favorables para los bomberos Sábado, 9 de septiembre de 2017 Incendio: Uno Peak Completado: 1% Acres: 7.236 Fecha de inicio: 30 de agosto de 2017 Causa: a ser determinada Ubicación: 15 millas al NO de Manson, WA Personal total: 257 Carburantes/topografía: madera, pasto, terreño escarpado Ayer: la actividad el incendio ha sido mínima gracias a una humedad relativa más alta y temperaturas más templadas. El haber terminado la línea de contención en la Cresta Coyote le ha permitido a los equipos enfocarse en terminar una línea de contención adicional más cercana al incendio desde Nelson Butte hacia Lake Chelan. Un equipo de protección de estructuras ha estado trabajando para proteger las viviendas dentro del área de Canoe creek. La zona de Canoe Creek al oeste, y el área de Llama Ranch al sureste, permanecen bajo Nivel 1 de evacuación (esté...

A public meeting for information about the Sawmill Creek Fire is scheduled on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at the Greenwater Fire Department, 59705 SR 410. There will be representatives from the Incident Command Team to update the community.

Ayer, fue el primer dia con tendencias seca y de calientamiento en el are del Incendio de Chetco East Zone (Zona Este) y continuandose hasta el dia Lunes. La precipitacion del dia Jueves redujo la actividad del Incendio dando una Buena oportunidad para que el batallon continuara haciendo progresos en las lineas de contruccion del Incendio. Sin embargo, materiales de combustion solamente fueron humedecidos de una manera temporal, los cuales ya empezaron a secarse. Un cuarto incendio que fue iniciado por relampagos el dia Jueves, fue controlado por los bomberos del Distrito de Wild Ranger. Analistas para el comportamiento de Incendios del Equipo No. 3 del Manejo de Incidentes del Noroeste, observaron que los caminos ya estan secos y los vehiculos ya estan levantando polvo nuevamente. Se espera que el dia de hoy las temperaturas alcancen los 84 grados en los valles y los 72 grados en los alrededores.La humedad relativamente baja estara en los 30 grados. Se esperan vientos entre 4 – 8...

Bomberos realizaron una operación de quema cerca de Cascade Locks para proteger residencias privadas y edificios comerciales que estaban en peligro. Continuaron trabajando en la interestatal 84 y la autopista 30 usando equipo pesado para fortalecer la línea y proteger los edificios, también evitando áreas sensitivos como los criaderos de peces. Helicópteros estaban canalizando agua del rio Columbia para apoyar los bomberos trabajando al sur de la interestatal 84. Helicópteros también proveyeron apoyo a los equipos trabajando para contener el Incendio Archer en Washington. Durante la noche, equipos del Mariscal de Bomberos del estado de Oregón (Oregon State Fire Marshall- OSFM) continuaron proveyeron protección a las residencias y estructuras en la I-84 y en Corbett mientras se tomaban acabo operaciones de quema en el flanco este. Debido al aumento de humedad y vientos calmados, el perímetro se mantiene en gran parte sin cambio. Se espera que las condiciones...

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Please visit the Willamette National Forest Closure page to view current fire related

Oregon Department of Forestry Incident Management Team 1 will host a Public Meeting on Tuesday, September 12th at 6:00 p.m. at the Riddle Community Center. 123 Parkside St, Riddle, OR 97469Members of Douglas Forest Protective Association, the Incident Management Team, Local and County Responders, and a Douglas County Commissioner will be on hand to give an operational summary of the fire, as well as to answer any questions about this incident or preparedness for the future.

The Willamette Closrure Order for the Scorpion Fire plus map are attached. This order was signed August 31,

Location: High Cascades Ranger District, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Klamath Ranger District, Fremont Winema National Forest, Crater Lake National Park Start Date: Pelican August 10, 2017, Spruce Lake July 29, 2017, Blanket Creek July 26, 2017 Cause: Lightning Size: 48,411 Acres Percent Contained: 20% Vegetation: Closed Timber Litter, Timber, Brush, Heavy Logging Slash Resources Assigned: 644 personnel Incident Commander: Steve Millert/Dave Gesser with the Southwest Area Type 2 Incident Management Team 3 The North Entrance Road to Crater Lake National Park is now open. West Rim Drive reopened Friday at 6:00 pm. It is scheduled to remain open until Sunday at 9:00 pm. All concession facilities and services remain open for visitors to the Park. There will be an increase in traffic due to the Ride The Rim event today. Visit the Ride The Rim website at http://ridetherim2017.com/ for more information. Motorists and visitors to the area also need to be aware of delays on...

HORSE PRAIRIE FIRE September 9, 2017 9:00 a.m. Riddle, Oregon – Today, Saturday September 9th a change in management of the fire will occur at 12:00 noon when Oregon Department of Forestry’s Incident Management Team 1 assumes control of the fire from ODF IMT 3. A transition of leadership will occur at the same time when Joe Hessel replaces Link Smith as Incident Commander. The reason for the transition is to allow the current team some time for rest and recovery before another possible assignment. Today outgoing Incident Commander Smith commented on the work of the firefighters who stopped the growth of the Horse Prairie Fire during some very challenging weather conditions “very nicely done folks”. Continuing work on the fire includes burnout of unburned areas within the fire perimeter, construction of waterbars to prevent erosion, and continued extinguishment of fire adjacent or within 250 feet of fire control lines. Infrared, heat seeing, cameras have been used on...

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FIRE UPDATE: Saturday morning, September 9, 2017 at 10:00 am East Crater Fire (Indian Heaven Wilderness) and Bear Creek Fire (Bear Creek Watershed), Mount Adams Ranger District, Gifford Pinchot National Forest East Crater Fire: Fire activity is relatively quiet this morning due to cloud cover over the fire area. Fire spread continues to be minimal and current fire size remains at 467-acres. Heavy equipment is working to prepare roads and remove trees and brush from roadsides on the east side of wilderness to serve as fireline and minimize fire spread outside the wilderness. The fire has been burning in the Indian Heaven Wilderness since September 3rd. FIRE CLOSURES: Hikers are advised that the Indian Heaven Wilderness and a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail are closed due to the fire. Campsites around the Indian Heaven Wilderness are also closed. For details visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/giffordpinchot/alerts-notices Bear Creek...

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