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Wildland firefighter Logan Taylor, who died battling the Rum Creek Fire, will be honored early next week in a public memorial service. The service will be held Monday, August 29 at 10 a.m. at Harry and David Field, 2929 S. Pacific Highway in Medford, donated by the Medford Rogues baseball team. Members of the public who wish to honor Logan Taylor are invited to attend.Taylor, 25, of Talent, Oregon, was the owner and operator of Sasquatch Reforestation, a local forestry company. On Thursday, August 18, 2022, Taylor was struck by a tree while working on the Rum Creek Fire outside of Grants Pass, Oregon. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) immediately deployed a helicopter and personnel to the fire and airlifted Taylor out of the mountainous terrain to an awaiting Mercy Flights helicopter, which transported him to Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford. Despite lifesaving efforts by firefighters and EMS personnel assigned to the fire and responding medical...

Maps located here: Fire First Response Map (arcgis.com) This is a wildfire alert from Josephine County Sheriff. Level 1 - BE READY for the following areas: North of the Rogue River, South of Sawmill Gap Area, West of Rock Creek Road, and East of Russian Creek.Esta es una alerta de incendio forestal de Josephine County Sheriff. Nivel 1 - ESTÉ PREPARADO para las siguientes zonas: North of the Rogue River, South of Sawmill Gap Area, West of Rock Creek Road, and East of Russian Creek. Level 1 - BE READY means:Be aware of danger in your area and stay informed. Check local city and county websites, social media, TV, and radio for updates. For more information, visit: https://www.rvem.org/Incident-INFO/Josephine-County Make plans and prepare to evacuate. Gather necessary supplies for health, safety, and identification. For more info, visit RVEM.org Act early if you are older, have children, disabilities, or limited access to transportation. Consider moving pets and livestock early....

Plain, WA – Un rayo causó los incendios de White River y Irving Peak el 11 de agosto y están ardiendo en el Bosque Nacional Okanagan-Wenatchee, a unas 15 millas al noroeste de Plain, WA.Estrategia de supresión: Los bomberos están usando métodos de ataque indirecto, ya que el terreno muy empinado e inaccesible hace que el ataque directo sea peligroso e ineficaz. Las cuadrillas continúan las operaciones de astillado y retiro de maleza en las carreteras existentes para usarlas como cortafuegos si es necesario. Los bomberos continúan buscando sitios para construir cortafuegos directo. En esta región, el clima cálido, seco y ventoso resulta en incendios grandes. Queda más de un mes de la temporada de incendios en la región. Si el comportamiento y el clima del fuego se alinean, entonces aún existe la posibilidad de tener más actividad de incendios en esta área. Se necesitará un período prolongado de clima húmedo para que estos incendios tengan una contención.Operaciones:...

Plain, WA – The White River and Irving Peak Fires were started by lightning on August 11 and are burning on the Okanagan-Wenatchee National Forest, approximately 15 miles northwest of Plain, WA. Suppression Strategy: Firefighters are using indirect attack methods, because the very steep and inaccessible terrain makes direct attack dangerous and ineffective. Crews are continuing chipping and brushing operations on existing roads to be used as fire lines if needed. Firefighters continue to look for opportunities to build direct fire line. In this region, large fire growth is created by hot, dry and windy weather. There is more than a month of fire season remaining for the region. If fire behavior and fire weather align, there is still potential for active fire growth in this area. It will take an extended period of wet weather to fully contain these fires.Operations: Crews have been making excellent progress on road preparations. Chipping is completed along the Sears Creek Road....

Current Situation: Continued helicopter water drops on the southeast portion, cooled the fire in the location of the planned handline to be completed through wilderness. These cooling efforts slowed fire growth and enable firefighters to safely work in the area. Crews camped on the west side of Waldo Lake, near trail #3590 just outside of the eastern boundary of Waldo Lake Wilderness and are working to establish direct fireline as close to the fire’s edge as possible to stop spread to the south. Along Black Creek Road crews and heavy equipment removed fire weakened trees that have fallen or have the potential to fall, to provide for firefighter firefighter safety and continued access.  Four miles south of the fire, hand crews are improving the trail moving west from Fuji Mountain Trailhead toward Eagle Creek Road. Hand crews on the Slapjack Fire completed the fireline and hose lay and the fire has been holding within the established fireline Today’s Activities: Helicopters will...

Crockets Knob Fire Update – August 24, 2022   Location: 19 miles north of Prairie City, OregonStart Date: August 22, 2022Cause: LightningCurrent Size: Approximately 150 acresContainment: 0%Current Situation: The Crockets Knob Fire was reported the morning of August 22 after significant lightning occurred across the Malheur National Forest. The fire is actively burning in all directions and is predominately moving to the west through grass, shrubs, and timber in the 1996 Summit Fire scar. Due to the steep and rugged terrain, access to the fire is limited. Fire crews are evaluating options for containment lines and continue to prepare the 45 Road and 537 Road. There are currently 140 personnel working on the incident including fire engines, hand crews, heavy equipment, helicopters, and Single Engine Air Tankers. Falling teams have been ordered to assist in mitigating hazard trees in the area. There are no structures immediately threatened. Evacuations: There are no evacuations in...

Información Actual de los Incendios Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp - 24 de agosto, del 2022Línea de Informacion: 541-625-0687 (8am - 7pm)                             Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govIncendio Potter InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Incendio Windigo InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Incendio Big Swamp InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/El Bosque Nacional de Umpqua, ha reducido la Orden de Cierre de Emergencia para el Incendio Windigo (más detalles a continuación).Condiciones Climáticas: El día de hoy se espera un clima caliente y seco, con la posibilidad de tormentas en las proximidades de Cascades. Las temperaturas estarán a mediados de los 80 grados con humedades relativas de 30%. Vientos bajos iniciaran el día y se incrementaran por la tarde con ráfagas hasta de 14 mph. Para información acerca de la presencia del humo visite:...

Información Actual de los Incendios Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp - 24 de agosto, del 2022Línea de Informacion: 541-625-0687 (8am - 7pm)                             Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govIncendio Potter InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Incendio Windigo InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Incendio Big Swamp InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/El Bosque Nacional de Umpqua, ha reducido la Orden de Cierre de Emergencia para el Incendio Windigo (más detalles a continuación).Condiciones Climáticas: El día de hoy se espera un clima caliente y seco, con la posibilidad de tormentas en las proximidades de Cascades. Las temperaturas estarán a mediados de los 80 grados con humedades relativas de 30%. Vientos bajos iniciaran el día y se incrementaran por la tarde con ráfagas hasta de 14 mph. Para información acerca de la presencia del humo visite:...

Información Actual de los Incendios Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp - 24 de agosto, del 2022Línea de Informacion: 541-625-0687 (8am - 7pm)                             Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govIncendio Potter InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Incendio Windigo InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Incendio Big Swamp InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/El Bosque Nacional de Umpqua, ha reducido la Orden de Cierre de Emergencia para el Incendio Windigo (más detalles a continuación).Condiciones Climáticas: El día de hoy se espera un clima caliente y seco, con la posibilidad de tormentas en las proximidades de Cascades. Las temperaturas estarán a mediados de los 80 grados con humedades relativas de 30%. Vientos bajos iniciaran el día y se incrementaran por la tarde con ráfagas hasta de 14 mph. Para información acerca de la presencia del humo visite:...

Wednesday’s weather should be much like Tuesday. Weshould see light smoke in most of the forecast area.Oakridge will probably experience some smoke from earlymorning downslope winds near the fire, but it should lift bynoon. Areas east of the fire will probably receive little. Townssoutheast of the fire will probably have overall Good airquality but have periods noticeable smoke on and off allday. Waldo Lake will probably experience Moderate smokemuch of the day. The Windigo Fire is not producingsignificant amounts of

Rum Creek Fire reaches the lower Rogue River  River open to permit holders today                                                                                         MERLIN, Ore. – As the Rum Creek Fire creeps toward the Rogue River’s south shoreline, firefighters are assessing ways to combat potential spot fires.    Spot fires occur when winds carry embers across an established fireline or fuel break. In addition to building line around the main fire, firefighters are working to contain a spot fire near Mouse Creek on the east perimeter.    The Bureau of Land Management, Grants Pass Field Office, in coordination with the Northwest Incident Management Team 13, has decided to re-open the Lower Section of the Wild and Scenic Rogue River at Grave Creek to permit holders, with limitations.  The river will remain open unless life safety becomes an issue and the open/closed status will be...

Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp - Fire UpdateAugust 24, 2022Fire Information Phone: 541-625-0687 (8am - 7pm)                             Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govPotter Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Windigo Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Big Swamp InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/The Umpqua National Forest has reduced the Emergency Fire Closure for the Windigo fire (details below). Weather: Today will be hot and dry, with isolated thunderstorms possible near the crest of the Cascades. Temperatures will be in the low to mid-80s with relative humidity around 30%. Winds start the day light, increasing this afternoon with gusts up to 14 mph. For smoke information visit AirNow.gov.Big Swamp Fire:  Firefighters continue to utilize the sprinkler system along the 2153 Road to check any forward advance of the fire. Elsewhere on the fire, crews continue...

Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp - Fire UpdateAugust 24, 2022Fire Information Phone: 541-625-0687 (8am - 7pm)                             Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govPotter Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Windigo Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Big Swamp InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/The Umpqua National Forest has reduced the Emergency Fire Closure for the Windigo fire (details below). Weather: Today will be hot and dry, with isolated thunderstorms possible near the crest of the Cascades. Temperatures will be in the low to mid-80s with relative humidity around 30%. Winds start the day light, increasing this afternoon with gusts up to 14 mph. For smoke information visit AirNow.gov.Big Swamp Fire:  Firefighters continue to utilize the sprinkler system along the 2153 Road to check any forward advance of the fire. Elsewhere on the fire, crews continue...

Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp - Fire UpdateAugust 24, 2022Fire Information Phone: 541-625-0687 (8am - 7pm)                             Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govPotter Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Windigo Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Big Swamp InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/The Umpqua National Forest has reduced the Emergency Fire Closure for the Windigo fire (details below). Weather: Today will be hot and dry, with isolated thunderstorms possible near the crest of the Cascades. Temperatures will be in the low to mid-80s with relative humidity around 30%. Winds start the day light, increasing this afternoon with gusts up to 14 mph. For smoke information visit AirNow.gov.Big Swamp Fire:  Firefighters continue to utilize the sprinkler system along the 2153 Road to check any forward advance of the fire. Elsewhere on the fire, crews continue...

RESCISSION OF EMERGENCY CLOSURE OF ROGUE RIVER Rum Creek Fire Area AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Medford District, Oregon. ACTION: Rescission of temporary closure of the Rogue River between Grave Creek and Russian Creek in the Grants Pass Field Office, Medford District.SUMMARY: This notice rescinds the emergency closure of the BLM-managed river section of the Rogue River between Grave Creek and Russian Creek issued on August 22, 2022.As Field Manager I have determined in consultation with appropriate agencies that resource conditions have changed and the closure is no longer needed.The public is cautioned that although boaters may float through this section of river, the Rum Creek Fire is still active and they enter at their own risk. The public should use appropriate judgment and move through the area promptly.The Rum Creek Fire is still actively burning downhill in steep terrain. Conditions in burned areas will remain potentially hazardous for the foreseeable future....

Thor Fire Update08.24.22Size: approx. 180 acresContainment: 0% Cause: lightning Location: east of Sullivan Lake Fuels: TimberPersonnel Assigned: 27  Fire information contact: ‪(509) 720-7418‬ | livia_stecker@firenet.gov | https://www.facebook.com/colvillenf | www.fs.usda.gov/colville ‬‬  Newport, Wash., (August 24, 2022) —  There was very little growth on the Thor Fire yesterday, although fire activity continues in the heavy timber litter on the ground within containment lines. Thunderstorm activity in the vicinity created mild outflow winds across the area, but cooler temperatures and increased humidity moderated fire behavior. The fire continues to back slowly towards containment lines, creeping and smoldering in heavy dead and down timber, providing benefit to the area as it cleans up the forest floor.  The steep terrain and thick litter make direct access to the fire difficult and unsafe, so crews and heavy equipment are working to establish indirect lines around...

The Umpqua National Forest has reduced the Emergency Fire Closure for the Windigo fire. The portion of the Pacific Crest Trail within the Umpqua National Forest and the Kelsay Valley Horse Camp have been reopened. Other trails in the area, as well as the Mt. Thielsen Wilderness, are now open as well.The new Forest Closure order and map can be found here: Umpqua National Forest - Alerts & Notices

Un rayo causó los incendios de White River y Irving Peak el 11 de agosto y están ardiendo en el Bosque Nacional Okanagan-Wenatchee, a unas 15 millas al noroeste de Plain, WA.Operaciones: Los bomberos han tendio buen avance a lo largo de Forest Road 6504 y han unido la línea de topadoras con la línea de mano a lo largo del extremo sureste del incendio Irving Peak. Las cuadrillas continuarán astillando y retirando maleza allí. Tres trituradoras también están trabajando en Forest Road 6504 moliendo árboles y arbustos en pedazos más pequeños, y de esa manera los bomberos pueden realizar más trabajo. El trabajo de astillado continúa en Sears Creek Road. Ya se ha completado en Windmill Lane al sureste del incendio White River. Clima: Habrá un poco más de humedad con el clima de hoy. A medida que el día se calienta, esta tarde traerá una mayor probabilidad de lluvias y tormentas eléctricas. Comportamiento del fuego: Aún habrá propagación del fuego con las condciones...

Información Actual de los Incendios Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp - 23 de Agosto, del 2022Linea de Informacion: 541-625-0687 (8am - 7pm)                             Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govIncendio Potter InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Incendio Windigo InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Incendio Big Swamp InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/Condiciones Climáticas: Con la tendencia de un clima seco y caluroso y comparado con el día de ayer, se espera un incremento en la temperatura y un porcentaje más bajo en la humedad relativa. Las temperaturas alcanzaran los 80 grados a través del área de los dos incendios, con un porcentaje de humedad entre el 28 – 33%. Esta mañana, se espera la presencia de vientos ligeros, los cuales se incrementarán con dirección oeste-noroeste de 5 – 10 mph al atardecer. Para información acerca de la presencia del humo...

Información Actual de los Incendios Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp - 23 de Agosto, del 2022Linea de Informacion: 541-625-0687 (8am - 7pm)                             Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govIncendio Potter InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Incendio Windigo InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Incendio Big Swamp InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/Condiciones Climáticas: Con la tendencia de un clima seco y caluroso y comparado con el día de ayer, se espera un incremento en la temperatura y un porcentaje más bajo en la humedad relativa. Las temperaturas alcanzaran los 80 grados a través del área de los dos incendios, con un porcentaje de humedad entre el 28 – 33%. Esta mañana, se espera la presencia de vientos ligeros, los cuales se incrementarán con dirección oeste-noroeste de 5 – 10 mph al atardecer. Para información acerca de la presencia del humo...