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Community Fire BriefingWednesday, September 6, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. Brookings-Harbor High School625 Pioneer Road, Brookings, OregonFire managers will provide an operational update about the Chetco Bar

Clearlake-Belknap Springs Highway 126 is closed due to fire activity. Use alternate routes. ORE126 MP 0.1 - MP 19.81 ORE126 Intersection with Santiam Highway US20. Call 511 or visit TripCheck

The Pacific Crest Trail closure has been extended to include the area from Chinook Pass north to Snoqualmie Pass because the growth of the Norse Peak

ODF IMT 3 LINK SMITH, INCIDENT COMMANDER MORE INFORMATION: FACEBOOK.COM/HORSEPRAIRIEFIRE https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5540/# HORSE PRAIRIE FIRE September 5, 2017 10:00 a.m. Riddle, Oregon – A gradual change in the weather over the next 24 hours will bring in the threat of lightning from thunderstorms to the area. Some much needed rain is forecast, but it will be isolated. With the change of the weather the fires activity will change. The fire is expected to become more active as the smoke is scoured from the area and winds pick up. Firefighters made the most of the smoke blanket while they could, knowing that the fire will come to life with the weather change predicted today. Overnight firefighters from the cooler parts of the fire were brought to assist the burnout operations on the more active areas of the fire. Firefighters continued to strengthen lines and build contingency lines in the southern and southeastern fire lines. Containment remains at 20%. The Horse...

Crater Lake National Park News ReleaseSeptember 5, 2017For Immediate ReleaseContact: Marsha McCabe, (541) 594-3091, Marsha_McCabe@nps.gov North Entrance of Crater Lake Closes Temporarily for Fire Operations CRATER LAKE, OR. - The north entrance to Crater Lake National Park closed temporarily beginning on Monday, September 5, 2017, to allow for fire line operations related to the Spruce Lake Fire. The precautionary closure is being put into effect to facilitate fire operations and provide for the safety of firefighters and park visitors. In addition to previous trail closures, the Pacific Crest Trail is also now temporarily closed from the North Entrance Road to the park north boundary, and the Rim Trail has been closed for the second time this summer. West Rim Drive continues to be closed from 9:00 PM Sunday evenings through 4:00 PM Friday afternoons. Visitors traveling from the north should proceed south on U.S. 97 to Route 422 at Chiloquin then on to Route 62 to the south...

For Immediate Release The Bridge Creek Fire is now 78 percent contained and burning within the containment lines. As we reach a higher containment percentage on the fire, resources will continue to be demobilized. Many of these resources have been assigned to other existing and new fires in the Northwest. Both Washington and Oregon have now declared a state of emergency due to the number of fires, lack of resources in the region, and the potential for future fires over the coming weeks. Yesterday in Division G, the interior northeast portion, there was a spot fire between the containment and the alternate line less than five acres. Firefighters aggressively attacked and extinguish the spot fire. This is a clear indication of fire activity due to weather conditions and receptive fuels. Due to the hot and drier than normal weather, fire activity remains a concern. The remainder of the divisions are working on gridding and patrolling to ensure the line is holding. Crews are...

Comportamiento Climatico y del Incendio: Para los proximos dias, se espera un leve crecimiento en la humedad y un decrecimiento en la temperatura. Hoy por la tarde, los vientos que vienen del Suroeste podrian ayudar de alguna manera a limpiar la presencia del humo. Se espera que la humedad empiece a moverse dentro del area, con un incremento abundante en los dias Miercoles y el Jueves; sin embargo, existe la preocupacion por la creacion potencial de tormentas el dia Miercoles por la tarde y al anochecer. Hoy, todavia existe un potencial alto del comportamiento del Incendio, abriendo la posibilidad de nuevas cadenas de fuego que podrian encender espacios de quema hasta 0.3 milla desde el fuego central. El dia de Ayer: Numerosos espacios de fuego fueron encendidos debido a las cenizas encendidas que cruzaron las lineas de contencion. El lado Este del incendio fue empujado hasta 4.5 millas hacia el Sur y Este incrementando los niveles de evacuacion sobre la carretera del rio...

North Pelican Fire Update There will be a public meeting Wednesday, September 6th, 2017 at 10:00 am. The location is TBD. Please call the info line above and check our facebook page and twitter for update on a location. Due to yesterday's weather conditions the fire grew to approximately 3,400 acres with containment holding at 18%. There was fire growth in the north and northwest areas. Firefighters continue to reinforce containment on the fire's south and east edges to ensure the protection of the community. Fire spread was on the Fremont-Winema National Forest land predominately extending into the wilderness. Closures to the entire Sky Lake Wilderness are pending. A fire weather watch is in effect until Wednesday evening. Yesterday brought mid-afternoon temperatures and Humidity at 9:00 am which led to a very active fire behavior day. Today's weather looks to be the same. Temperatures will be 90-97 degrees with relative humidity 17 -20%. Winds will start in the east 1-4 mph...

Location: Bly, Oregon Fremont-Winema National Forest, 16 miles east of Bly, Oregon Start Date: August 29, 2017 Cause: Lightning Size: 782 Acres Percent Contained: 51% Vegetation: Timber and Logging Slash Resources Assigned: 287 personnel Incident Commander: Steve Millert with the Southwest Area Type 2 Incident Management Team 3 Summary: Very little smoldering and creeping was observed yesterday on the fire. The entire perimeter has been lined. Crews continue the rehabilitation of dozer lines and mopping up direct and indirect line. The predicted weather pattern moving into the area tomorrow afternoon and Wednesday include the chance of thunderstorms. Crews will remain available for any initial attack in the event new lightning ignitions occur. Due to numerous fires burning in and around south central Oregon and northern California, smokey conditions persist within the Klamath Basin. For current air quality advisories in Klamath County visit http://www.klamathair.org/. For...

Smoke: The east wind has pushed the smoke produced from the Nash, Milli and surrounding fires west over theCascade Crest. This should improve air quality today. Smoke may return this evening. Fire: Fire activity is expected to be active to very active today from the higher temperatures and low relative humidity.A Red Flag Warning is in place for today through this evening for unstable conditions. Other Highway 20 – Poor visibility west of Sisters to Black Butte Ranch.Highway 126 – Smoke impacts east of Sisters to Cline Buttes area. Milli Fire Information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5517/ Separate smoke forecast will be issued for communities west of the Cascade Crest for communities impacted by theWillamette Fires. Air Quality Outlook (smoke-related)Sites with air quality monitors (based on Air Quality Index for each 24-hr day)Sisters Unhealthy USG USG Late evening and early morningBlack Butte Ranch Unhealthy USG USG Late evening and early morningMadras Moderate Moderate...

Milli Fire September 5, 2017 Daily Update Fire Information Line: 541-316-7711 Location of Origin: 9 miles west of Sisters, OR Email: millifireinfo@gmail.com Start date: August 11, 2017, 2:42 pm Website: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5517 Size: 22,527 acres Blog: http://centralorfireinfo.blogspot.com/ Containment: 60% Twitter: @CentralORFire Cause: Lightning YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/SRRAr3 Resources Assigned: 295 personnel This will be the last update from the Northwest Interagency Incident Management Team 8 (NWIIMT8). NWIIMT8 would like to take this opportunity to say “thank you” to the community, cooperators, agency staff, and firefighters for the unwavering support during our management of the Milli Fire. Special Announcements: A public meeting will be held today, September 5th, at 5:00 pm at Sisters High School auditorium. A panel of fire managers and local agency leaders will be present to answer questions. Campfires are prohibited on all public...

Nash Fire Update Northwest Interagency Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Doug Johnson September 5, 2017 - 9:00 AM Fire Information Line: 541-316-7711 Size: 4,862 acres Percent Contained: 0% Cause: Lightning Personnel: 70 Email: nashfire17@gmail.com Website: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5580/# Blog: http://centralorfireinfo.blogspot.com/ Twitter: @CentralORFire Travel Information: tripcheck.com or call 511 Closures: www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/deschutes/alerts-notices You Tube Channel: https://goo.gl/SRRAr3 (Milli and Nash Fire updates) This will be the last update from the Northwest Interagency Incident Management Team 8 (NWIIMT8). NWIIMT8 would like to take this opportunity to say “thank you” to the community, cooperators, agency staff, and firefighters for the unwavering support during our management of the Nash Fire. An easterly wind yesterday brought some relief to the dense smoke that has covered Central Oregon. Fires across the western states...

SmokeThe Whitewater fire continues to produce smoke and haze impacting Breitenbush and Detroit. Smoke from the Jones, Rebel and Horse Creek Complex fires continues to impact the communities of Oakridge and Mckenzie Bridge. FireFire activity is expected to be active to very active today from the higher temperatures and low relative humidity. A Red Flag Warning is in place for today through this evening for unstable conditions.OtherSmoke from Potato Hill Fire could impact Highway 20 visibility at night and early morning. Limited visibilityalong Hwy 126 can be expected. Separate smoke forecast will be issued for communities east of the Cascade Crest.Whitewater Fire Information -

SmokeThe Whitewater fire continues to produce smoke and haze impacting Breitenbush and Detroit. Smoke from the Jones, Rebel and Horse Creek Complex fires continues to impact the communities of Oakridge and Mckenzie Bridge. FireFire activity is expected to be active to very active today from the higher temperatures and low relative humidity. A Red Flag Warning is in place for today through this evening for unstable conditions.OtherSmoke from Potato Hill Fire could impact Highway 20 visibility at night and early morning. Limited visibilityalong Hwy 126 can be expected. Separate smoke forecast will be issued for communities east of the Cascade Crest.Whitewater Fire Information -

SmokeThe Whitewater fire continues to produce smoke and haze impacting Breitenbush and Detroit. Smoke from the Jones, Rebel and Horse Creek Complex fires continues to impact the communities of Oakridge and Mckenzie Bridge. FireFire activity is expected to be active to very active today from the higher temperatures and low relative humidity. A Red Flag Warning is in place for today through this evening for unstable conditions.OtherSmoke from Potato Hill Fire could impact Highway 20 visibility at night and early morning. Limited visibilityalong Hwy 126 can be expected. Separate smoke forecast will be issued for communities east of the Cascade Crest.Whitewater Fire Information -

SmokeThe Whitewater fire continues to produce smoke and haze impacting Breitenbush and Detroit. Smoke from the Jones, Rebel and Horse Creek Complex fires continues to impact the communities of Oakridge and Mckenzie Bridge. FireFire activity is expected to be active to very active today from the higher temperatures and low relative humidity. A Red Flag Warning is in place for today through this evening for unstable conditions.OtherSmoke from Potato Hill Fire could impact Highway 20 visibility at night and early morning. Limited visibilityalong Hwy 126 can be expected. Separate smoke forecast will be issued for communities east of the Cascade Crest.Whitewater Fire Information -

Increasing Winds Lead Separation Fire to Cross Highway 242A Red Flag Warning for significant instability remains in place through today. High clouds this morning, that help to dampen fireactivity, are expected to scatter in the afternoon increasing the possibility of active to very active fire behavior later today.The Whitewater Fire continues to produce smoke and haze impacting Breitenbush and Detroit. Smoke from the Jones, Rebel andHorse Creek Complex fires continues to impact the communities of Oakridge and Mckenzie Bridge.Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. If you fly, we can’t. Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) areas remain in effect. knowbeforeyoufly.orgHot temperatures and dry vegetation – it only takes one spark. Do your part. Don’t let a wildfire start.Approximately 965 personnel are assigned to the fires listed below. Resources include hand crews, helicopters, engines, dozers,water tenders, masticators, feller‐bunchers, and chippers under the management of a Type 1...

Increasing Winds Lead Separation Fire to Cross Highway 242A Red Flag Warning for significant instability remains in place through today. High clouds this morning, that help to dampen fireactivity, are expected to scatter in the afternoon increasing the possibility of active to very active fire behavior later today.The Whitewater Fire continues to produce smoke and haze impacting Breitenbush and Detroit. Smoke from the Jones, Rebel andHorse Creek Complex fires continues to impact the communities of Oakridge and Mckenzie Bridge.Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. If you fly, we can’t. Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) areas remain in effect. knowbeforeyoufly.orgHot temperatures and dry vegetation – it only takes one spark. Do your part. Don’t let a wildfire start.Approximately 965 personnel are assigned to the fires listed below. Resources include hand crews, helicopters, engines, dozers,water tenders, masticators, feller‐bunchers, and chippers under the management of a Type 1...

Increasing Winds Lead Separation Fire to Cross Highway 242A Red Flag Warning for significant instability remains in place through today. High clouds this morning, that help to dampen fireactivity, are expected to scatter in the afternoon increasing the possibility of active to very active fire behavior later today.The Whitewater Fire continues to produce smoke and haze impacting Breitenbush and Detroit. Smoke from the Jones, Rebel andHorse Creek Complex fires continues to impact the communities of Oakridge and Mckenzie Bridge.Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. If you fly, we can’t. Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) areas remain in effect. knowbeforeyoufly.orgHot temperatures and dry vegetation – it only takes one spark. Do your part. Don’t let a wildfire start.Approximately 965 personnel are assigned to the fires listed below. Resources include hand crews, helicopters, engines, dozers,water tenders, masticators, feller‐bunchers, and chippers under the management of a Type 1...

Fecha de inicio: 11 de agosto 2017 Causa: rayo Total de acres: 19.382 Contención: 8% Estructuras destruidas: 0 Lesionados hasta la fecha: 0 Total de personal: 337 Recursos para el incendio: 6 equipos de bomberos, 22 camiones de bomberos, 2 helicópteros, 3 buldócer, 7 tanques de agua RESEÑA DEL INCENDIO Ayer, tanto el incendio de Norse Peak como el American se propagaron, lo que resultó en evacuaciones en el resort de esquí de Crystal Mountain y los vecindarios cercanos al oeste, y al sur del área de Bumping Lake. Se emitió un Nivel 3 de notificación de evacuación para los residentes de Pierce County en la comunidad de Gold Hill, la cuenca de Pick Handle y el resort de esquí Crystal Mountain. Bumping Lake también se encuentra bajo Nivel 3 de evacuación. El Nivel 3 representa una situación de “Salida”, debido a que las condiciones actuales podrían representar una amenaza inmediata para la vida y la seguridad. Es posible que los residentes no tengan...