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Horse Creek Complex and Rebel Fire Community Meeting7:00 p.m. Sunday, September 3Upper McKenzie Community Center54745 McKenzie River Drive, Blue River,

Because of increased fire activity and the interest of public and firefighter safety, State Route 410 will remain closed from Chinook Pass to the to the entrance of Bumping River Road through Labor Day (Sept. 4). Fire and Department of Transportation officials will reevaluate the situation at that time. Travelers should seek an alternative route. Bumping River Road remains open.Forest Service Road 1900 also is closed at the intersection of 1900 and 1902 roads. Kaner Flat and Little Naches campgrounds and the summer homes on the Idle Hour Tract are

Comportamiento climatico y del Incendio: Rafagas de viento cercanos a la costa continuaran esta manana. Debido a la baja humedad relativa y a las temperaturas altas con condiciones atmosfericas inestables, se pronostica un tiempo critico de incendio y potencialmente el comportamiento de fuego sera extremo. Existe la posibilidad de un crecimiento significativo en el perimetro del fuego y el desarrollo de columnas de humo. Potencialmente, el viento transportara cenizas encendidas hasta 0.7 millas o mas. Este Viernes, por la tarde, el Servicio Meteorologico Nacional ha declarado una advertencia de Bandera Roja (Red Flag) debido a un tiempo critico de incendio. Debido a temperaturas significativas mas alla de lo normal, hay una advertencia de calor excesivo durante la fecha del Dia del Trabajo (Labor Day). El dia de Ayer: En los perimetros Norte, Sur y Este se dio un crecimiento activo del incendio. El fuego continuo hacia el Este dentro de las areas que fueron quemadas previamente en el...

LAKEVIEW, Ore. – The South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership (SCOFMP) is currently responding to a fast-moving wildfire near Bly, Ore. The Jade Creek Fire was reported on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 and is approximately 1,500 acres as of the morning of September 1, 2017. 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. Today, campers at Bear Flat and Dairy Point are asked to be prepared for possible evacuation depending upon fire growth and behavior. No structures have been lost at this time. Multiple agencies have deployed fire resources to the incident and are actively suppressing the blaze with air tankers, helicopters, engines, dozers and hand crews. The Jade Creek Fire is burning in steep, rocky terrain and is being driven by gusty downslope and upslope winds creating challenging conditions for fire crews in the area....

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office, in conjunction with Umpqua North Fire Managers, have downgraded the evacuation level for residents in the Moore Hill Lane area. Residents living between mileposts 31-35 on Highway 138 East, are now in a Level 1 or "Ready" notice effective 09/01/2017 at 1:30 PM. Level 1 or "Ready" - Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in their area and monitor emergency services websites and local media outlets for information. This is the time for preparation and precautionary movement of persons with special needs, mobile property, pets and livestock. If conditions worsen, emergency service personnel may contact you via an automated emergency notification system. Residents who rely on a cell phone as their primary telephone communication solution, should register their cell phone with the Sheriff's Office to receive emergency citizen notifications in the event of an emergency. Residents may register at

Comportamiento climatico y del Incendio: Rafagas de viento cercanos a la costa continuaran esta manana. Debido a la baja humedad relativa y a las temperaturas altas con condiciones atmosfericas inestables, se pronostica un tiempo critico de incendio y potencialmente el comportamiento de fuego sera extremo. Existe la posibilidad de un crecimiento significativo en el perimetro del fuego y el desarrollo de columnas de humo. Potencialmente, el viento transportara cenizas encendidas hasta 0.7 millas o mas.Este Viernes, por la tarde, el Servicio Meteorologico Nacional ha declarado una advertencia de Bandera Roja (Red Flag) debido a un tiempo critico de incendio. Debido a temperaturas significativas mas alla de lo normal, hay una advertencia de calor excesivo durante la fecha del Dia del Trabajo (Labor Day). El dia de Ayer: En los perimetros Norte, Sur y Este se dio un crecimiento activo del incendio. El fuego continuo hacia el Este dentro de las areas que fueron quemadas previamente en el...

Today on the Milli Fire there is a 20-30 acre area burning internally within the fire lines. There is no threat to the containment lines. Smoke will be noticeable in Sisters as the area burns out through the afternoon. For more information, call

The Bridge Creek Fire is located 13 miles north of Keller, Washington on the Colville Indian Reservation. The fire is 58 percent contained and burning in tall grass, timber, dead and downed debris. Yesterday, firefighters continued to secure the fire line as warm weather heats up for the Labor Day Weekend. Crews along the northwest portion of the fire area secured lines, worked on gridding and mopping up within the fire perimeter. Within the interior, a combination of heavy equipment using dozers, feller bunchers and hand crews were able to complete line and tie into the Upper Bridge Creek Road. In addition, a cache of hose is ready to install in the event that there are more spot fires that occur in the area. Along the northeastern portion of the fire, crews continue to clean up between the control line and the fire edge. This work can be very time consuming, slow, and methodical, ensuring the fire remains within the containment lines. Concurrently, masticators are working to...

Pursuant to 16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50 (a) and/or (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Chelan Ranger District of the Okanogan - Wenatchee National Forest. This Order is effective until November 15, 2017, unless rescinded. 1. Going into or being upon National Forest System lands within the Uno Fire Closure Area. The Fire Closure Area boundary begins at the intersection of FS Road 8200 and FS Road 8020, then continues south along Grade Creek to the north shore of Lake Chelan east of Limekiln Point, then continues northwest along the north shore of Lake Chelan to Prince Creek Campground (excluding Prince Creek Campground), then continues northwest along Prince Creek to the East Fork of Prince Creek, then continues east along the East Fork of Prince Creek to the intersection of FS Trail 1259 (Summit Trail) and FS Trail 1259.21 (Angels Staircase Trail), then follows (but excludes) FS Trail 1259.21 to the boundary between Chelan and...

Indian Creek Fire Update Friday, September 1, 2017 8:00 a.m. Background: The fire is located approximately 20 miles west-southwest of Hood River, Oregon in the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness on the Hood River Ranger District of the Mt. Hood National Forest. The Indian Creek Fire is currently 361 acres, with 5 acres of growth since Wednesday along the southwest edge of the fire. A confine and contain strategy is being used on this fire. Weather: Today is expected to be the first day of a hot, dry spell extending into next week. Temperatures are expected to rise into the 90s, and humidity is likely to drop below 30%, with poor humidity recovery at night. Winds are forecasted to come from the east. When similar conditions have occurred, the Indian Creek Fire has become more active and gained acreage. There is also a high danger of new fires started by careless people out in the forests for the Labor Day weekend. Aerial Suppression: The Type 2 “medium” helicopters have been using a...

A community meeting is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. today, Friday, September 1, 2017, at the Toketee Ranger Station, Highway 138 Mile Marker 60. Please note the Ranger Station can only be accessed by the public from the East due to the road

Actualización sobre los incendios en Norse Peak Viernes, 1 de septiembre de 2017 – 9:00 a.m. El Equipo Rojo de Florida (Florida Red Team) tomó el mando de la dirección de incendios esta mañana. Agradecieron al Equipo Nro. 13 de Dirección de Incidentes del Noroeste por el trabajo que realizaron en cuanto a la protección de vidas y bienes al mismo tiempo que controlaban estos incendios. El incendio de Norse Peak (15.528 acres) sigue creciendo hoy hacia el norte, noroeste y hacia el sur, desde donde se desplazó en dirección a la Carretera 410 en Gold Hill, al oeste y en Fifes Peak al este. Los helicópteros vertieron agua para disminuir la propagación del incendio. Los bomberos usaron quema prescrita en el corredor de la Carretera 410 para retirar los carburantes existentes entre el camino y el incendio, lo que motivó anoche el cierre de la Carretera 410 para la seguridad del público y de los bomberos que se encuentran trabajando en la vía. Los directores del incendio se...

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: $328,000.00 Incident Cause: Human Resources on Fire: There are approximately 126 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 1 1 Remarks: Fire fighter and public safety is the most important objective. The terrain is steep and presents a challenge for the fire fighters. The fire is...

Hotter, Drier Weather Will Lead to Smoke Columns and Increased Fire Growth Expect to see smoke columns and moderate fire growth today. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect Saturday through Monday due to dry conditions and near record temperatures. Conditions forecast for Saturday are similar to the biggest growth day on the Whitewater Fire. 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 variable winds will not clear out smoke significantly throughout the day. Do Your Part. Don’t Let a Wildfire Start. Always secure vehicle tow chains so they don’t drag and spark a wildifire. DETROIT RANGER DISTRICT – see Whitewater Fire on Inciweb for updates on the following fires The firelines that hand crews, engines, helicopters, and airtankers on the SCORPION FIRE (169 ac) have established to hold the fire north of the Forest Service Road (FSR) 46 have been...

Hotter, Drier Weather Will Lead to Smoke Columns and Increased Fire Growth Expect to see smoke columns and moderate fire growth today. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect Saturday through Monday due to dry conditions and near record temperatures. Conditions forecast for Saturday are similar to the biggest growth day on the Whitewater Fire. 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 variable winds will not clear out smoke significantly throughout the day. Do Your Part. Don’t Let a Wildfire Start. Always secure vehicle tow chains so they don’t drag and spark a wildifire. DETROIT RANGER DISTRICT – see Whitewater Fire on Inciweb for updates on the following fires The firelines that hand crews, engines, helicopters, and airtankers on the SCORPION FIRE (169 ac) have established to hold the fire north of the Forest Service Road (FSR) 46 have been...

Hotter, Drier Weather Will Lead to Smoke Columns and Increased Fire Growth Expect to see smoke columns and moderate fire growth today. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect Saturday through Monday due to dry conditions and near record temperatures. Conditions forecast for Saturday are similar to the biggest growth day on the Whitewater Fire. 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 variable winds will not clear out smoke significantly throughout the day. Do Your Part. Don’t Let a Wildfire Start. Always secure vehicle tow chains so they don’t drag and spark a wildifire. DETROIT RANGER DISTRICT – see Whitewater Fire on Inciweb for updates on the following fires The firelines that hand crews, engines, helicopters, and airtankers on the SCORPION FIRE (169 ac) have established to hold the fire north of the Forest Service Road (FSR) 46 have been...

Hotter, Drier Weather Will Lead to Smoke Columns and Increased Fire Growth Expect to see smoke columns and moderate fire growth today. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect Saturday through Monday due to dry conditions and near record temperatures. Conditions forecast for Saturday are similar to the biggest growth day on the Whitewater Fire. 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 variable winds will not clear out smoke significantly throughout the day. Do Your Part. Don’t Let a Wildfire Start. Always secure vehicle tow chains so they don’t drag and spark a wildifire. DETROIT RANGER DISTRICT – see Whitewater Fire on Inciweb for updates on the following fires The firelines that hand crews, engines, helicopters, and airtankers on the SCORPION FIRE (169 ac) have established to hold the fire north of the Forest Service Road (FSR) 46 have been...

ODF IMT 3 LINK SMITH, INCIDENT COMMANDER MORE INFORMATION: FACEBOOK.COM/HORSEPRAIRIEFIRE https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5540/# HORSE PRAIRIE FIRE September 1, 2017 9:00 a.m. Camas Valley, Oregon – The weather continues to be the top story regarding the Horse Prairie and 14 other large wildfires currently burning in Oregon. Elevated temperatures and winds out of the northeast will once again push fire control efforts to the limit. The area remains under a “Red Flag Warning” that is expected to last through 8:00 p.m. Northeast winds are very similar to California’s Santa Annas that are known for fueling large fires. Coming out of the east, and unlike cooler winds off the Pacific Ocean, east winds coming over the Cascade Mountain Range are much warmer and dryer. These winds are expected to persist through today. Winds are expected to moderate over the weekend, but will be replaced by 100-plus degree temperatures. Firefighters will continue to focus much of their...

The Florida Red Team took command of management of the fire this morning. They thanked the Northwest Incident Management Team 13 for the work they have done in protecting lives and property while managing these fires. The Norse Peak Fire (15,528 acres) continues growing today to the north, northwest, and to the south where it moved down towards Highway 410 along Gold Hill to the west and Fifes Peak to the east. Helicopter bucket drops of water were used to slow the progression of the fire. Firefighters used strategic firing along the Highway 410 corridor to remove the fuels between the road and the fire, which prompted the closure of Highway 410 last night for the safety of the public and the firefighters working along the road. As the Norse Peak Fire continues to grow to the north and east into the Crow Creek drainage, fire managers are determining containment lines. For the protection of the public they have closed Forest Road 1900 (aka: “Road 19” and “Little Naches”)....

Chetco Bar Fire Air Quality Update - September 1 Smoke: Smoke production is expected to be significant today. Moderate to light East/Northeast winds will continue to drift smoke from Chetco Bar and other regional fires toward coastal areas into Gold Beach, Brookings and South into NW California. In these areas, Unhealthy to Very Unhealthy levels are expected to be seen in association with reduced visibility along Highway 101 and other local roadways. A light sea breeze later today may give some reprieve to coastal communities this afternoon. In the Agness, Grants Pass and Cave Junction regions, predominantly Unhealthy conditions are expected to remain as smoke from several fires drift down into these communities. Fire: Extreme fire behavior is expected today as critical burn conditions exist. A Red Flag warning is in effect. The fire is currently at 138,212 acres burned and is 10%contained. Other: We are working hard to get the Agness smoke monitor back