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Uno Peak Fire August 31, 2017 (Uno Peak Fire Wildfire)
Firefighters responding to new 50 acre fire in Lake Chelan area Fire: Uno Peak Fire Containment: 0% Acres: 50 Start Date: August 30, 2017 Cause: Unknown Location: 15 miles NW of Manson, WA Fuels/Topography: Timber, grass, rugged terrain Today: Firefighters are responding to a new wildfire in the Uno Peak area located 15 miles northwest of Manson, WA. The Uno Peak Fire is estimated at approximately 50 acres. At this time, fire managers are utilizing ground based firefighters as well as air tankers and helicopters to respond. Three small and one large airtankers and three helicopters are assisting with aerial water delivery. Closures: Due to public safety concerns the area around the fire is now closed to entry including the Summer Blossom and Safety Harbor Trailheads and the South Navarre Campground. Forest Service personnel are contacting hikers and other forest visitors in the area regarding this closure. Fire Information: Text Message: text “follow UnoPeakFire” to...
Trail and Road Closures Effective August 31 (Diamond Creek Fire Wildfire)
TRAIL CLOSURES EFFECTIVE AUGUST 31: All wilderness trails east of Robinson Creek Trail #478 to Andrews Creek Trail #504. Also closed are Andrews Creek Trail #504, Chewuch River Trail #510 beyond the junction with Fire Creek Trail #561, Topaz Mt. Trail #360, and Boundary Trail #533 between Teapot Dome and the junction with Middle Fork Pasayten Trail #478.ROAD CLOSURES: Eightmile Road #5130 one mile past Honeymoon Campground, Falls Creek Road #5140, Cub Creek/Ortell Creek Road #5220 east of Cub Pass, and all spur roads east of Cub Pass, Sweetgrass Butte Road 5220-100, and all of its spur roads.
Quarry Fire Update 08/31/2017 (Quarry Fire Wildfire)
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/121.583W Completed: 20% Incident Cost: $328,000.00 Incident Cause: Human Resources on Fire: There are approximately 64 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 1 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 had...
State Route 410 daytime reopening (Norse Peak Fire Wildfire)
As of 7:00 a.m. on Friday September 1, State Route 410 east of Chinook Pass will be open for daytime through-travel, under the guidance of a pilot car between Morse Creek (milepost 74.5) and Union Creek (milepost 79). Eastbound and westbound traffic will alternate, and drivers should expect at least 30 to 40-minute delays depending on traffic volumes. At 7:00 p.m. both lanes of travel will be available and the road will be open, as normal, through the night. Each day, until further notice, from 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m., the pilot car system will be reinstated so firefighters can work safely over one of the lanes. A full closure could happen again with little notice, as fire conditions can change rapidly. Access to campsites and trailheads between Morse Creek and Hells Crossing is strictly prohibited due to fire danger and local Closure by the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Drivers should be cautious, follow posted speed limits, and expect potential distractions such as smoke,...
Informacion Actualizada del Incendio - 31 de Agosto, 2017 (Chetco Bar Fire Wildfire)
Comportamiento climatico y del Incendio: Rafagas de viento cercanos a la costa continuaran el Jueves por la noche y Viernes por la manana. Al mismo tiempo, se presentaran niveles bajos de humedad, seguido por una recaida de clima caliente y seco con un bajo recuperamiento de humedad. El pronostico climatico para este fin de semana indica un clima critico de incendio creando un peligro extremado. Existe la posibilidad de un crecimiento en el perimetro del incendio y el desarrollo de columnas de humo. Potencialmente, el viento acarreara cenizas encendidas hasta 0.7 millas. El dia de Ayer: Numerosos perimetros del incendio estuvieron activos tales como las areas Norte, Sur y Este. El fuego se dirigio al Este, hacia las tierras virgenes en la frontera de Kalmiopsis moviendose adentro de una vegetacion gruesa al Norte de Pearsoll Peak. Esta area fue quemada previamente durante el incendio Biscuit, en 2002. La visibilidad favorable de ayer, permitio el trabajo aereo, dando la oportunidad a...
Air Quality Summary - August 31 (Rebel Fire Wildfire)
SmokeYesterday's afternoon winds brought clearer conditions to the western Cascade region. The 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. Other fires in Oregon and Northern California will also continue to greatly impact these areas as well. Smoke is expected to hang in lower canyons in the morning. Northwest winds will return to the fire area today and will aid in clearing out smoke throughout the day.FireSeveral fires burning on the Willamette National Forest continue to impact neighboring communities. Fire activity will remain moderate today from the lower temperature and good overnight humidity recovery.OtherSmoke from Potato Hill Fire could impact Highway 20 visibility at night and early morning. Separate smoke forecast will be issued for communities east of the Cascade Crest.Useful LinksOregon Smoke Blog:...
Air Quality Summary - August 31 (Potato Hill Fire Wildfire)
SmokeYesterday's afternoon winds brought clearer conditions to the western Cascade region. The 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. Other fires in Oregon and Northern California will also continue to greatly impact these areas as well. Smoke is expected to hang in lower canyons in the morning. Northwest winds will return to the fire area today and will aid in clearing out smoke throughout the day.FireSeveral fires burning on the Willamette National Forest continue to impact neighboring communities. Fire activity will remain moderate today from the lower temperature and good overnight humidity recovery.OtherSmoke from Potato Hill Fire could impact Highway 20 visibility at night and early morning. Separate smoke forecast will be issued for communities east of the Cascade Crest.Useful LinksOregon Smoke Blog:...
Air Quality Summary - August 31 (Horse Creek Complex Wildfire)
SmokeYesterday's afternoon winds brought clearer conditions to the western Cascade region. The 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. Other fires in Oregon and Northern California will also continue to greatly impact these areas as well. Smoke is expected to hang in lower canyons in the morning. Northwest winds will return to the fire area today and will aid in clearing out smoke throughout the day.FireSeveral fires burning on the Willamette National Forest continue to impact neighboring communities. Fire activity will remain moderate today from the lower temperature and good overnight humidity recovery.OtherSmoke from Potato Hill Fire could impact Highway 20 visibility at night and early morning. Separate smoke forecast will be issued for communities east of the Cascade Crest.Useful LinksOregon Smoke Blog:...
Level 2 "Get Set" Evacuation Notice for Slide Creek area (Umpqua North Complex Wildfire)
August 31, 2017, 1:00 p.m. Umpqua North Complex Update Fire Information Line (541) 378-6944 UmpquaNorthComplex17@gmail.com Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Recorded Information: (855) 419-2349 Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5505/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UmpquaNationalForest/ Officials Raise Evacuation Notice to Level 2 for Slide Creek Area Umpqua North Complex fire managers and the Douglas County Sherriff’s Office raised the evacuation notice for the Slide Creek area on Highway 138 East from Mile Marker 53 to Mile Marker 56 from Level 1 “Get Ready” to Level 2, “Get Set” effective at 1:00 p.m. on Aug. 31, 2017. The threat from the Happy Dog Fire is increasing as it approaches Highway 138 East due to extreme fire weather conditions. It is important to be ready to leave at a moment’s notice. People in this vicinity are urged to closely monitor the situation. Evacuation Notices: Changed Aug. 31, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. Level 1...
Air Quality Summary – August 31 (Whitewater Fire Wildfire)
Outlook for Willamette Fires Smoke: Yesterday's afternoon winds brought clearer conditions to the western Cascade region. The 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. Other fires in Oregon and Northern California will also continue to greatly impact these areas as well. Smoke is expected to hang in lower canyons in the morning. Northwest winds will return to the fire area today and will aid in clearing out smoke throughout the day. Fire: Several fires burning on the Willamette National Forest continute to impact neighboring communities. Fire activity will remain moderate today from the lower temperature and good overnight humidity recovery. Other: Smoke from Potato Hill Fire could impact Highway 20 visibility at night and early morning. Separate smoke forecast will be issued for communities east of the Cascade...
Forest Closure ORDER NO. 06-17-03-17-1012 (Jolly Mountain Fire Wildfire)
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE OKANOGAN WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST CLE ELUM RANGER DISTRICT ORDER NO. 06-17-03-17-1012 JOLLY MOUNTAIN FIRE CLOSURE Pursuant to 16 USC§ 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50 (a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited on National Forest System (NFS) Lands, Roads, and Trails within the Cle Elum Ranger District on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest as described below and shown in Exhibit A.. This Order is effective beginning August 31, 2017 until October 15, 2017, unless rescinded. PROHIBITION: 1. Entering into or being upon National Forest System lands within the Closure Area which are closed for public health and safety as described below, and displayed in Exhibit A. [36 CFR § 261.53(e)] 2. Being on any National Forest System road, as described below, and displayed in Exhibit A. [36 CFR § 261.54(e)] 3. Being on any National Forest System Trail, as described below, and displayed...
Community Meeting in Union Creek (High Cascades Complex Wildfire)
There will be a community meeting at the amphitheater in Union Creek Campground on Friday, September 1 at 6 p.m. Fire managers and agency officials will discuss the status of the fires and planned
8-31-2017 Morning Update (Horse Prairie Wildfire)
ODF IMT 3 LINK SMITH, INCIDENT COMMANDER MORE INFORMATION: FACEBOOK.COM/HORSEPRAIRIEFIRE https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5540/# HORSE PRAIRIE FIRE August 31, 10:00 P.M. Camas Valley, Oregon – The Horse Prairie Fire is one of 15 large wildfires burning in Oregon. The significance of this relates to the limited number of firefighting resources available to meet suppression objectives. While this fire has over 900 people assigned, there continues to be a need for additional crews and engines. The fire is now estimated at 7,400 acres and remains 15 percent contained. Firefighters are hopeful that the smoke lifts enough to allow aircraft to begin flying early in the day. While the weather has moderated slightly, the fire remains active. An excessive heat watch with temperatures near 100 degrees is expected over the weekend. Firefighters on the night shift had some success with burnout operations, removing forest fuels and slowing the fire’s momentum between containment lines...
Actualización sobre los incendios en Norse Peak Jueves, 31 de agosto de 20 (Norse Peak Fire Wildfire)
Actualización sobre los incendios en Norse Peak Jueves, 31 de agosto de 2017 – 9:00 a.m. https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5509/ CONTACTO: Información del incendio 509-658-2475 NorsePeakFireINFO@gmail.com www.facebook.com/NorsePeakFire/ Luego de una minuciosa consideración sobre la seguridad pública, los directores de incendio propusieron el cierre de la carretera Forest Road 1900 (denominada: “Carretera 19” y “Little Naches”). Se ha solicitado una orden forestal oficial. El cierre se debe al calor constante, las condiciones de sequía, la posibilidad considerable de que se propague el incendio, y la falta de rutas de evacuación seguras para los visitantes del bosque. Los líderes del Servicio Forestal y el personal de desastres trabajarán para reabrir esta popular área de recreación y caza tan pronto como sea segura su reapertura. El campamento Crow Creek se encuentra cerrado. Los campamentos de Kaner Flat y Little Naches permanecen abiertos, al...
Daily Update 8/31 (Miller Complex Wildfire)
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 August 31, 2017 Current Situation: Red Flag warning for poor humidity recoveries and gusty east to northeast winds will be in effect from Thursday night into Friday morning. Heat will begin to build again Thursday afternoon and through the weekend. It will be extremely hot, dry and smoky. Evacuations: The following areas are now under a Level 2 (Be Set) Evacuation Notice: Palmer Creek Road and Kinney Creek Road (Forest Service Road 1090) Both sides of Upper Applegate Road from Palmer Creek Road to the Applegate Dam Spillway (This includes Bolder City) Beaver Creek Road (Jackson County, Oregon). The following areas are now in a Level 1 (Be Ready) Evacuation Notice: Carberry Creek Road from Applegate Road up to and including Steamboat Ranch Palmer Creek Road/Applegate Road...
High Cascades Complex - August 31, 2017 (High Cascades Complex Wildfire)
High Cascades Complex8/31/2017 9:00 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 316-8352 blanketcreekfireinfo@gmail.com @R6RRSNF and @SCOFMPFireInfo R6RRSNF and SCOFMPFireInfo The Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest has expanded the area closure west of Hwy 62 and 230 around the Broken Lookout, Windy Gap, Paradise and Pup fires. The area generally runs from Woodruff Bridge on the south to the Rogue River-Siskiyou and Umpqua National Forest boundary on the north. The new Closure also closes all OHV trails on the High Cascades Ranger District. For specific information visit: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5503. Closures are enacted for public and firefighter safety. There will be a community meeting at the amphitheater in Union Creek Campground on Friday, September 1 at 6 p.m. Fire managers and agency officials will discuss the status of the fires and planned operations. A Level 1 Evacuation Notification was issued yesterday for the Union Creek area by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office due...
Willamette Fire Update - August 31 (Potato Hill Fire Wildfire)
Weather, Fire Behavior, and Air QualityHigher humidity and light west northwest winds may bring favorablefirefighting conditions today. A high pressure system is anticipated to buildtonight with warmer temperatures and drier conditions returning Friday.Yesterday's afternoon winds brought clearer conditions to the westernCascade region. Fires continue to produce smoke and haze impactingBreitenbush Detroit, Oakridge and McKenzie Bridge.MCKENZIE RIVER RANGER DISTRICT FIRESThe Horse Creek Complex includes the Avenue Fire, burning three milessoutheast of McKenzie Bridge, and nearby wilderness fires Olallie Lookout,Separation, Roney, and Nash. Firefighters began structure protection in theFoley Ridge area yesterday and will continue to evaluate values at risktoday. Aerial resources will be utilized as needed. Crews and equipment willbe used to construct line to Highway 242.Due to the Nash Fire, the areas surrounding Elk Lake and Hosmer Lakehave been elevated to Level 2 evacuation status...
Level 1 (Be Ready) Evacuation Notices Extended (Miller Complex Wildfire)
As the Burnt Peak Fire continues to slowly work its way to the east towards Palmer Gulch, new Level 1 (Be Ready) Evacuation Notices have been issued. The following areas are now in a Level 1 (Be Ready) Evacuation Notice: Carberry Creek Road from Applegate Road up to and including Steamboat Ranch Palmer Creek Road/Applegate Road intersection north to 7449 Applegate Road and Eastside Road from Upper Applegate Road north to 2874 Eastside Road. South from Applegate Dam Spillway around all of Applegate Lake (1/8 mile buffer around water to include all private property). This includes French Gulch.The following recreation sites are included: Hart-tish, Harr Pt, Watkins, Tipsu Tyee, Latgawa Cove and Stringtown campgroundsCarberry Picnic Ground
Willamette Fire Update - August 31 (Whitewater Fire Wildfire)
Weather, Fire Behavior, and Air QualityHigher humidity and light west northwest winds may bring favorablefirefighting conditions today. A high pressure system is anticipated to buildtonight with warmer temperatures and drier conditions returning Friday.Yesterday's afternoon winds brought clearer conditions to the westernCascade region. Fires continue to produce smoke and haze impactingBreitenbush Detroit, Oakridge and McKenzie Bridge.MCKENZIE RIVER RANGER DISTRICT FIRESThe Horse Creek Complex includes the Avenue Fire, burning three milessoutheast of McKenzie Bridge, and nearby wilderness fires Olallie Lookout,Separation, Roney, and Nash. Firefighters began structure protection in theFoley Ridge area yesterday and will continue to evaluate values at risktoday. Aerial resources will be utilized as needed. Crews and equipment willbe used to construct line to Highway 242.Due to the Nash Fire, the areas surrounding Elk Lake and Hosmer Lakehave been elevated to Level 2 evacuation status...
Willamette Fire Update - August 31 (Rebel Fire Wildfire)
Weather, Fire Behavior, and Air QualityHigher humidity and light west northwest winds may bring favorablefirefighting conditions today. A high pressure system is anticipated to buildtonight with warmer temperatures and drier conditions returning Friday.Yesterday's afternoon winds brought clearer conditions to the westernCascade region. Fires continue to produce smoke and haze impactingBreitenbush Detroit, Oakridge and McKenzie Bridge.MCKENZIE RIVER RANGER DISTRICT FIRESThe Horse Creek Complex includes the Avenue Fire, burning three milessoutheast of McKenzie Bridge, and nearby wilderness fires Olallie Lookout,Separation, Roney, and Nash. Firefighters began structure protection in theFoley Ridge area yesterday and will continue to evaluate values at risktoday. Aerial resources will be utilized as needed. Crews and equipment willbe used to construct line to Highway 242.Due to the Nash Fire, the areas surrounding Elk Lake and Hosmer Lakehave been elevated to Level 2 evacuation status...
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