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A Level 3 (Go) Evacuation Order has been issued for Kinney Creek Road (1090 Road) and Palmer Creek Road as a precaution. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office​ is going door-to-door in this area to alert residents. The Burnt Peak Fire has been backing down Billy Mountain and continues to move slowly east towards Applegate River as expected.The public will see an increase in firefighting traffic in the Upper Applegate Road area as additional resources engage to protect homes and property. Flames will be visible and smoke will increase. Firefighters expect thefire will continue to move slowly through the area and remain a ground fire. No other evacuation levels are changing on the Burnt Peak Fire.

ODF IMT 3 LINK SMITH, INCIDENT COMMANDER MORE INFORMATION: FACEBOOK.COM/HORSEPRAIRIEFIRE https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5540/# HORSE PRAIRIE FIRE September 2, 2017 9:00 a.m. Camas Valley, Oregon – It’s a day of transition on the Horse Prairie Fire. With the head of the fire predominantly moving south of Cow Creek, firefighters are headed over the mountain to a new camp just off I-5 near Riddle. Oregon Department of Forestry’s incident management team will disassemble the Camas Valley camp overnight and will rebuild their small city in a matter of hours. “Our goal is to make this as seamless as possible,” said Kristin Dodd, who serves as the team’s Logistics Section Chief. “It’s our job to support the firefighters by making sure they are well nourished and rested by providing all the necessities of home away from home.” The logistics section on the team is responsible for feeding and caring for nearly 1,000 people on the Horse Prairie Fire. It not only...

Jack Creek Fire Update CONTACT: Fire Information Officer: Carly Reed 509-548-2572 September 2, 2017 Jack Creek Fire burns into receptive fuels and puts up smoke column Containment: 0% Acres: 46 The Jack Creek Fire located entirely within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness put up a visible smoke column yesterday afternoon. Fire activity was minimal for three weeks as it sat dormant before burning into receptive fuels. Continued low humidity levels and high temperatures also contributed to increased fire activity, causing it to grow to 46 acres and spot across Jack Creek. Fire managers on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest have chosen a “monitor” management strategy to maintain wilderness values. The Jack Creek fire started naturally by lightning and is playing its important role in achieving ecological benefits. Areas surrounding the fire perimeter have previously burned, including a fire footprint from 2008 directly to the east. A natural mosaic burn pattern helps prevent large...

September 2, 2017 – Jade Creek Fire Update BLY, Ore. – Approximately 200 firefighters are assigned to the wind-driven Jade Creek fire that started on August 29, 2017 by lightning. The fire is currently reported at approximately 1,600 acres and is located 15 miles east of Bly, Ore. South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership (SCOFMP) has deployed multiple fire resources to the incident, and made continued progress yesterday suppressing the fire with scoopers, helicopters, engines, dozers and hand crews. Additional fire resources are being mobilized today to strengthen the suppression efforts and enhance control lines. Due to increased complexity of the incident, the Jade Creek Fire has been transitioned to a Type 2 Incident Management Team today. Due to the threat of the Jade Creek Fire; the Corral Creek, Dead Horse Creek, Happy Camp, and Clear Springs Campgrounds have been evacuated; as well as hikers to Palisades Rock and Lookout Rock. Campers at Bear Flat and...

Chetco Bar Fire Evacuation Area Re-Entry Plan September 2, 2017 11:00 am. Evacuation Area Re-entry Plan: “ADDITIONAL AREA” Based upon current fire behavior, availability of resources and in coordination with the Chetco Bar Incident Management Team, the Curry County Sheriff’s Office has reduced the area currently under a Level 3 Evacuation to a Level 2 for the area of Mountain Drive off of the North Bank of the Chetco River Road. All of Mountain Drive including Van Pelt Drive, Thomas Lane, Canyon Drive, E. Cougar Drive, and W. Cougar Drive are now within the Level 2 Evacuation level. All residences and businesses within this current Evacuation zone previously described will be allowed to return. All residents that live in this geographic area are asked to present their picture identification to Curry County Sherriff’s Office Staff to receive re-entry materials. Residents must pick up the re-entry materials from 11am to 2pm at Ray’s Market 906 Chetco Ave in Brookings,...

Fecha de inicio: 11 de agosto 2017 Causa: rayo Total de acres: 16.950 Contención: 8% Estructuras destruidas: 0 Lesionados hasta la fecha: 0 Total de personal: 326 Recursos para el incendio: 9 equipos de bomberos, 26 camiones de bomberos, 2 helicópteros, 2 buldócer, 7 tanques de agua RESEÑA DEL INCENDIO Gran parte de la zona del incendio presentó una cortina de humo el día viernes debido a que una inversión térmica se estableció en el área durante gran parte del día. Esto contribuyó a limitar el crecimiento del incendio, ya que mantuvo los vientos a nivel bajo y redujo el ascenso que contribuye, por lo general, a que el fuego se desplace. El personal de dirección del incendio ha tomado previsiones ante la posibilidad de que el incendio aumente de tamaño y de actividad, debido al aire seco y cálido que permanece en esta área. Se prevé que las temperaturas superen los 80º con humedad sobre el diez por ciento para los próximos días. Estos factores, sumados a...

For Immediate Release Public and firefighter safety is the highest priority on the Bridge Creek Fire. Firefighters continue to be challenged by the steep, rugged terrain, smoky conditions, and hot, dry weather. Many of the minor injuries on this fire include dehydration and firefighter fatigue. The Bridge Creek Fire is burning within established containment lines and considered 68 percent contained. This means there is a lower probability of escape while firefighters continue to strengthen the remaining portion of containment lines. Over the next few days, critical fire weather will move through the area. The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. Weather concerns increase today as high pressure leads to above normal temperatures, low relative humidity and unstable conditions with a strong chance of a Red Flag Warning on Sunday. Low relative humidity is one of the critical thresholds for increased fire behavior...

Closures and Use Restrictions: The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with fire managers, has placed a Level 2 (Set) evacuation notice for the areas surrounding the Elk Lake and Hosmer Lake including Elk Lake Resort, Elk Lake Guard Station, Elk Lake Campground(CG), Point CG, Mallard CG, Sunset View Day Use area, Beach Day Use Area, and Quinn Meadow’s Horse Camp and a Level 1 (Ready) evacuation notice for the areas surrounding Lava Lake and Little Lava Lake including Lava Lake Resort, Lava Lake CG, and Little Lava Lake CG. Current maps including the evacuation areas can be found at https://arcg.is/D9OPi

Contact Fire Information: 775-455-5316 Hours: 7a.m. – 8 p.m. http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ Date of Detection: August 11, 2017, 4:50 pm Current Size: 130 (size may increase or decrease with more accurate mapping) Location: Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest, 30 miles northwest of North Bend, WA Legal Description: 47.65771N/121.583E Completed: 30% Incident Cost: $562,000.00 Incident Cause: Human Resources on Fire: There are approximately 130 personnel on this incident: Hot Shot CREWS Type 2 IA CREWS TYPE 1 HELICOPTERS (HEAVY) TYPE 2 HELICOPTERS (MED.) TYPE 3 HELICOPTERS (LIGHTS) ENGINES WATER TENDERS Excavators DOZERS 0 3 0 0 0 7 1 0 1 Remarks: Fire fighter and public safety is the most important objective. The terrain is steep and presents a challenge for the fire fighters. We are...

Fire Information Line: 541-719-8135Email: millifireinfo@gmail.com Website: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5517 Blog: http://centralorfireinfo.blogspot.com/ Twitter: @CentralORFire YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/SRRAr3 Cause: Lightning Location of Origin: 9 miles west of Sisters, OR Start date: August 11, 2017, 2:42 pmSize: 22,718 acres Percent Contained: 44% Resources Assigned: 385 personnel Milli FireSeptember 2, 2017 Daily Update A Red Flag Warning (which means critical weather conditions will occur) has been issued for Central Oregon. Fire weather will be hot, dry, and unstable. A stand of timber burned inside the Milli Fire perimeter yesterday around mid-day which caused a brief increase in smoke and dark skies in Sisters. The majority of smoke in the Sisters area is coming from several other fires burning in the region. Air quality has improved over the past two days. Sisters is open for business and ready to host visitors over the holiday weekend. Air operations...

Smoke: The Milli fire continues to produce smoke and haze impacting Sisters and Black Butte Ranch. The Nash fire has increased in size over the last few days, with smoke impacting Redmond, Bend, and Cascade Lakes. In addition, fires in the Willamette National Forest will continue to impact communities east of the Cascade Crest. Other fires in Oregon and Northern California will also continue to greatly impact these areas as well. 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 Monday afternoon for unstable conditions. The Milli fire will continue to burn towards the wilderness and produce smoke. 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...

Crews work to halt southern fire spread; dry weather continuesCompletion: 0%Acres: 900 Start Date: August 30, 2017 Cause: Unknown Location: 15 miles NW of Manson, WA Total Personnel: 100 Fuels/Topography: Timber, grass, rugged terrain Yesterday: The fire actively grew in the Safety Harbor drainage due to critical fire weather. Firefighters continued to strengthen fire control lines in the Coyote Ridge area ahead of potential fire spread to the southeast. Additionally a second fire, the Ferry Peak Fire, was reported approximately two miles to the northwest of the Uno Peak Fire and was estimated to be 75 acres in size. “Our number one priority is firefighter and public safety,” said Al Lawson, Incident Commander. “We will continue to actively engage these fires where it is safe to do so as we work to halt spread toward communities.” Today: Fire managers are planning to hold the fire west of Coyote Ridge utilizing and improving existing firebreaks and dozer lines in the...

A fire weather watch is in effect due to hot and dry conditions, with unstable air through Sunday. A red flag warning remains in effect for Saturday from 1:00pm until 8:00pm. Gusty winds, poor humidity, and Haines of 6 will increase fire activity in the area. Forecasters are calling for peak temperature of 95 degrees on Saturday. Sunday will show an increase in humidity with a slight decrease in temperatures. Crews on the western perimeter are working on containment lines near the fire’s edge. Crews working in the north continue to strengthen lines, working in toward the west. While crews in the south are utilizing Lake Francis to assist with mop up efforts. Progress was made in extending containment lines on the fire’s perimeter. Updated mapping shows the current fire size as 1,900 acres and containment holding at 18%. The Fremont-Winema National Forest Area Closure remains in place. This Order closes portions of the forest around the incident to all vehicle and...

High Cascades Complex 9/2/2017 9 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 316-8352 Effective September 1, the Fremont-Winema National Forest has expanded the area closure south and east of the Blanket Creek Fire. The new closure is east of the Sky Lakes Wilderness to Highway 62 on the Fremont-Winema National Forest and down to Sevenmile Marsh. Closures are enacted for public and firefighter safety. For specific information and a map of the closure area see: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/5503/ Fire danger is extreme and the public should use caution as they recreate in the out of doors. Fire restrictions are in place on all public lands across SW Oregon. Yesterday’s Activity: Hot, dry conditions increased fire activity Friday, with smoke plumes forming on several fires within the High Cascades Complex. After several days of being grounded by smoke, aviation resources were able to resume support of suppression efforts. The Blanket Creek Fire (12,514 ac.) continued pushing...

Per Lane County Sheriff's Office: Lane County Emergency Management advises residents and campers along Oregon Route 242 to BE READY to evacuate due to potential fire danger in nearby forests. Specifically, Camp Yale, Foley Hot Springs, Camp White Branch and Camp Melakwa are advised to prepare to evacuate. From these locations the quickest route to safety is west on Route 242 to Highway 126 (also known as the McKenzie Highway). This is the lowest level of evacuation notice to advise people in the area that they may be asked to evacuate if fire behavior worsens over the weekend. For people in proximity to Route 242 this is the time to move people with special needs, large animals, vehicles and

Diamond Creek Fire UpdateSaturday, September 2Information: (503)765-5724 - 8 am – 6 pm Email: diamondcreekfire@gmail.com Websites: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5409/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diamondcreekfire2017 Smoke Conditions: http://wasmoke.blogspot.com Location: Methow Valley Ranger District on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest; 12 miles north of Mazama, WA Summary: Fire growth was limited on Friday. It continued moving southeast into the Ashnola drainage, as well as moving farther north and east into British Columbia. The fire also became active on the west side in Ptarmigan Creek, where helicopter water drops were used to cool the fire and prevent it from moving farther up the drainage. Helicopters will work this area again today.Persistent heat on the ridge above Pat Creek cooled noticeably on Friday. Helicopter water drops will be used again today to hold the fire in Drake Creek and keep it from moving into Pat Creek. Application of fire wrap to the...

Northwest Interagency Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Doug JohnsonSeptember 2, 2017 - 9:00 AMSpecial Announcements: A Red Flag Warning (a critical weather condition is or could occur) has been issued for Central Oregon for hot, dry, unstable conditions. The situation is highly dynamic and changing. Forest visitors are reminded to “Know Before You Go”.General Fire Information: The Nash Fire was started by lightning storm in late August. The fire is burning in the Three Sisters Wilderness Area along the crest of the Cascade Mountains on the Willamette and Deschutes National Forests. Smokejumpers were initially deployed and worked to suppress the fire. The smokejumpers were removed due to high risk from very active fire behavior and steep difficult terrain. The fire has been monitored by air. The area became shrouded in smoke over the next several weeks and aerial flights could no longer see the perimeter. Infra-red detecting flights were conducted over the fire to...

Join us for a Community Fire Briefing Sunday, September 3, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in Cave Junction, Oregon. Illinois Valley High School 625 East River Street Cave Junction, Oregon

Per Lane County Sheriff's Office: Lane County Emergency Management advises residents and campers along Oregon Route 242 to BE READY to evacuate due to potential fire danger in nearby forests. Specifically, Camp Yale, Foley Hot Springs, Camp White Branch and Camp Melakwa are advised to prepare to evacuate. From these locations the quickest route to safety is west on Route 242 to Highway 126 (also known as the McKenzie Highway). This is the lowest level of evacuation notice to advise people in the area that they may be asked to evacuate if fire behavior worsens over the weekend. For people in proximity to Route 242 this is the time to move people with special needs, large animals, vehicles and

Fire Weather Today Similar to Large Growth Days on the Whitewater Fire in Early August Expect to see large smoke columns today. A Red Flag Warning is in effect Saturday through Monday due to dry conditions and near record temperatures. Today’s fire weather is similar to the large growth days the Whitewater Fire experienced in early August. Fires continue to produce smoke and haze impacting Breitenbush, Detroit, Oakridge, and McKenzie Bridge. Smoke is expected to hang in canyons throughout the day. Light southwest transport winds may bring smoke from other fires to the western Cascades region. There will be a Horse Creek Complex and Rebel Fire community meeting Sunday, September 3, at 7pm at the Upper McKenzie Community Center, 54745 McKenzie River Drive, Blue River, Oregon. If you fly, we can’t. Every time a drone is spotted anywhere within the Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) area, all aircraft must land until we can be sure the drone is clear of this area. Visit...