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   Windigo and Potter Fires Update – August 06, 2022   Fire Information Phone Line: 206-473-8645 (8am - 7pm) Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.gov Potter Fire InciWeb (Incident Website): https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/ Windigo Fire InciWeb (Incident Website): https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Windigo-Fire-and-Potter-Fire-Information-109233838550715   For firefighter and public safety, two closure orders were finalized for areas overlapping the Umpqua, Deschutes, Willamette, and Fremont-Winema National Forests. For details about the Windigo Fire and Potter Fire closures visit: https://go.usa.gov/xSGhh. Yesterday, fire growth was minimal for the Windigo and Potter Fires. Crews worked on an additional start that was located near the Big Swamp Fire. It is .2 acres. After an infrared flight, Big Swamp Fire is estimated to be 37 acres. Mop-up continued on the Shelter Fire. It remains under 5 acres and is fully lined with water...

   Windigo and Potter Fires Update – August 06, 2022   Fire Information Phone Line: 206-473-8645 (8am - 7pm) Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.gov Potter Fire InciWeb (Incident Website): https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/ Windigo Fire InciWeb (Incident Website): https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Windigo-Fire-and-Potter-Fire-Information-109233838550715   For firefighter and public safety, two closure orders were finalized for areas overlapping the Umpqua, Deschutes, Willamette, and Fremont-Winema National Forests. For details about the Windigo Fire and Potter Fire closures visit: https://go.usa.gov/xSGhh. Yesterday, fire growth was minimal for the Windigo and Potter Fires. Crews worked on an additional start that was located near the Big Swamp Fire. It is .2 acres. After an infrared flight, Big Swamp Fire is estimated to be 37 acres. Mop-up continued on the Shelter Fire. It remains under 5 acres and is fully lined with water...

Vantage Highway Fire Update 8/6Fire Information 509-557-00632022.vantagehighway@firenet.govFACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/cwafireinfoRESOURCES:Hand Crews: 10Engines: 10Dozers: 4Water Tenders: 1  There will be a virtual community meeting today at 5 PM on the Central Washington Fire Information Facebook page.   The Vantage Highway Fire is currently burning approximately 5 miles west of Vantage, WA. The Incident Command Post at the Kittitas Fairgrounds in Ellensburg is closed to all but essential personnel to help ensure the health and safety of community members and firefighters.   Weather A warming trend with lower relative humidity is expected into the weekend and early next week with temperatures today in the mid-80s. Winds will be terrain driven and mainly upslope under 10 mph.   Operations Yesterday firefighters continued to mop-up, patrol, and reinforce the northern and eastern perimeters of the fire, increasing containment in both areas. The fire was most active on the...

NORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12Incident Commanders: Jeff Dimke and Bobby Shindelar August 6, 2022FIRE INFORMATION:509-557-00632022.cowcanyon@firenet.govFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cwafireinfoINCIWEB:https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8305/SIZE: 4,633 acres (Fire acreage updated due to more accurate mapping)CONTAINMENT: 15%CAUSE: Under InvestigationRESOURCES:Hand Crews: 6Engines: 6Dozers: 6Water Tenders: 2Helicopter: 1There will be a virtual community meeting today a 5PM on the Central Washington Fire Information page.The fire is currently burning approximately 11 miles north of Naches, WA through the Manastash border of Yakima and Kittitas Counties. The Incident Command Post at the Kittitas Fairgrounds in Ellensburg is closed to all but essential personnel to help ensure the health and safety of community members and firefighters.Weather A warming and drying trend is moving through the area with temperatures in the lower 80s today. Operations There was increased fire...

Highlights: Pacific Northwest Team 2, a Type 1 Incident Management Team, assumed command of the Cedar Creek Fire on August 5, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. The fire did not grow much in the last 24 hours. Firefighters worked along Forest Road (FR) 2422 and FR 2417 on Friday to improve access to the fire area. The historic Waldo Lookout was wrapped with protective foil to protect it in the event the fire was to threaten the lookout. Helicopters were used on Friday to keep the fire in check.   Operations: Engines will continue to improve access along FR 2422 and FR 2417 and dozers will be used to clear out vegetation. As additional firefighters arrive on scene, they will continue to develop plans to engage the fire in areas with the highest probability of success while maintaining firefighter and public safety. Four Type 1 and one Type 3 helicopters are available to support firefighters on the ground as conditions allow. The IMT will have responsibility for initial attack of any new fires within...

Only one new fire was reported on the Willamette National Forest today.  An abandoned campfire was found in the McKenzie River Ranger District and extinguished by an engine on patrol. The human-caused start is a reminder that fire restrictions are in place on the forest as of today. All campfires, charcoal or briquette fires, pellet fires, or any other fires will be prohibited, except in designated campgrounds. Portable cooking stoves, lanterns and heaters using liquefied or bottled fuel are still allowed if they can be switched on and off. Motorized vehicles may operate only on designated trails and roads, including within the Huckleberry Flats and Santiam Pass OHV areas.   Of the two small fires in the Three Sisters Wilderness area, one (#204) was declared out today and the smokejumpers staffing it began hiking out.  The second fire, the Le Conte Fire, has been fully lined but jumpers will remain there to patrol until they are comfortable leaving. Breezy conditions caused the...

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 Virtual Community Meeting Vantage Highway and Cow Canyon Fires Saturday, August 6 at 5 PM Live on the Central Washington Fire Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/cwafireinfo Firefighters will have fire updates and answer questions from the public on the Central Washington Fire Information Facebook page. We will monitor for questions live but encourage questions to be asked ahead of time to ensure the information is readily available. Please submit your questions to the Central Washington Fire Information Facebook page or the respective incident email: Vantage Highway fire 2022.vantagehighway@firenet.gov or Cow Canyon

Beech Creek Fire UpdateJOHN DAY, PRAIRIE CITY, and HINES, OR – (Friday, August 5, 2022) Fire crews continue to work to contain the Beech Creek Fire located nine miles south of Long Creek along Highway 395. The fire is currently 183 acres and is 35% contained. The reduction in acreage is due to more accurate mapping. There are no evacuations in place.On the northern portion of the fire, on the east side of Highway 395, firefighters continue to mop up, strengthen containment lines, and remove hazard trees along Highway 395. On the southern portion of the fire, numerous snags and fire weakened trees continue to pose a safety risk to fire crews. Equipment and falling teams have begun working along the fires edge to remove hazard trees. If hazards can be successfully mitigated, fire crews would be able to enter the area for direct suppression.An additional containment line utilizing roads and completed dozer line has been established on the southern portion of the fire if direct...

There is a closure order that covers parts of four forests. It doesn't impact the Cedar Creek Fire but may impact your travel plans.  The map and order are on the map

 Westfir, Aug. 5, 2022 9:30 am – Things slowed down a bit on the Willamette National Forest yesterday. There were no new fires and no new holdover fires found from the recent lightning storm. Slightly cooler weather calmed fire behavior and allowed at least one fire to reach containment. Firefighters were able to complete line around the 4 acre Le Conte fire in the Three Sisters Wilderness on the McKenzie Ranger District. Fire #204 in the same area has been contained at 1/10th acre and the smokejumpers that have been on the fire are being flown off today. The Potter Fire was active but with slow, backing behavior and crews were able to get more line around it. It is 149 acres. The Type 1, PNW2 Team, in-briefed last night to take over management of the Cedar Creek Fire with Incident Commander Mike Minton.  The transfer of command will happen tonight at 8:00 pm after the new team has a day to shadow local staff and gain better situational awareness.  During the transition, local...

  Windigo and Potter Fires Update – August 05, 2022  Fire Information Phone Line: 206-473-8645 (8am - 7pm) Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.gov Potter Fire InciWeb (Incident Website): https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/ Windigo Fire InciWeb (Incident Website): https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Windigo-Fire-and-Potter-Fire-Information-109233838550715   Moderate temperatures kept fire growth to a minimum on the Windigo and Potter Fires yesterday. Crews achieved 5% containment on the Windigo Fire and made progress connecting roads around the Potter Fire. Air resources were used heavily with two Type 1 Helicopters dropping water and retardant on hot spots. The Shelter Fire is now 5 acres, fully lined, and 75% contained. Resources continued to work on a lightning strike fire, now named Big Swamp Fire, a few miles west of Opal Lake. It’s 30% contained. The Windigo Fire continues to push east towards the Pacific Crest Trail. Today,...

  Windigo and Potter Fires Update – August 05, 2022  Fire Information Phone Line: 206-473-8645 (8am - 7pm) Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.gov Potter Fire InciWeb (Incident Website): https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/ Windigo Fire InciWeb (Incident Website): https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Windigo-Fire-and-Potter-Fire-Information-109233838550715   Moderate temperatures kept fire growth to a minimum on the Windigo and Potter Fires yesterday. Crews achieved 5% containment on the Windigo Fire and made progress connecting roads around the Potter Fire. Air resources were used heavily with two Type 1 Helicopters dropping water and retardant on hot spots. The Shelter Fire is now 5 acres, fully lined, and 75% contained. Resources continued to work on a lightning strike fire, now named Big Swamp Fire, a few miles west of Opal Lake. It’s 30% contained. The Windigo Fire continues to push east towards the Pacific Crest Trail. Today,...

 JOHN DAY, PRAIRIE CITY, and HINES, OR – (Wednesday, August 4, 2022) The Beech Creek fire spread minimally within existing containment lines overnight and held at 254 acres; containment remains at 15%. Power was fully restored Tuesday evening and there are no evacuations in

Cow Canyon Fire UpdateNORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12Incident Commanders: Jeff Dimke and Bobby Shindelar August 5, 2022FIRE INFORMATION:509-557-00632022.cowcanyon@firenet.govFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cwafireinfoINCIWEB:https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8305/   COW CANYON FIRESIZE: 5,600 acresCONTAINMENT: 0%CAUSE: Under InvestigationPERSONNEL: Approx. 300RESOURCES: Hand Crews: 6 Engines: 6Dozers: 5Water Tenders: 6Helicopter: 1TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONA Temporary Flight Restriction is in place over the Cow Canyon Fire. Please consult the Notice to Airman for specifics. Wildfires are a No Drone Zone.  Northwest Incident Team 12 took command of the Cow Canyon Fire at 6 AM today. The fire is currently burning approximately 11 miles north of Naches, WA through the Manastash border of Yakima and Kittitas Counties. The Incident Command Post at the Kittitas Fairgrounds in Ellensburg is closed to all but essential personnel to help ensure the health and safety of...

Vantage Highway Fire UpdateNORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12Incident Commanders: Jeff Dimke and Bobby Shindelar August 5, 2022509-557-00632022.vantagehighway@firenet.govFACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/cwafireinfoINCIWEB:https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8303/ SIZE: 26,490 acresCONTAINMENT: 35%CAUSE: Under InvestigationPERSONNEL: 269RESOURCES: Hand Crews: 6Engines: 31Dozers: 3Water Tenders: 6Northwest Incident Team 12 took command of the Vantage Highway Fire at 6 AM today.The is fire currently burning approximately 5 miles west of Vantage, WA. The Incident Command Post at the Kittitas Fairgrounds in Ellensburg is closed to all but essential personnel to help ensure the health and safety of community members and firefighters.Weather The next several days will be warmer, with temperatures in the upper 70s and lower 80s today, increasing to the mid-80s tomorrow. Winds will be on the decrease after the passing of the cold front yesterday with relative humidity in the 20% percent...

The entire Waldo Lake Wilderness area is closed due to the Cedar Creek Fire.  This includes all trailheads and dispersed camping west and north of Waldo Lake.  The lake itself remains open as well as campgrounds on the east side.  However, the closure may include the east side in a few days so remain aware and prepared.  The official closure order and the map will be posted here when

The Cedar Creek Fire, which was detected Monday about 3.5 miles west of Waldo Lake on the Willamette National Forest after a lightning storm, made a significant move north and east last night.  The fire is now around 1200 acres burning in heavy timber. The forest is closing the entire Waldo Lake Wilderness area as a precaution as the fire is headed in that direction, away from the community of Oakridge. While there is no need to panic, local engines patrolled the area last night to get campers and other recreationists out of the area and are continuing that effort this morning.  In addition, the public can expect a reverse 911 call at some point.  Anyone with friends or family recreating in that area or headed that way, are asked to try to contact them, and inform them of the closure and the need to leave the area. The two fires in the Three Sister Wilderness area reported last night are being staffed this morning by smokejumpers.  One is 5 acres and one is 1/10th of an acre. As...

 #VantageHighwayFire Update:Email: publicfireinformation@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/sewaimtPhone number: ‪(509) 557-0063‬Incident website: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8303/Incident Commander: Leonard JohnsonPublic Information: Grace DeBusschere9:00 a.m., August 4, 2022Estimated size: 17,000 acresContainment: 25%Start Date/Time: August 1, 12:05 p.m.Area of Origin: Vantage HighwayCause: Under investigationStructures Lost: 1 Cabin, 3 outbuildingsResources: 6 Hand crews31 Engines3 Dozers6 Water TendersAir ResourcesYesterday: Fireline resources established anchor points that allow firefighters to start working through several drainages. Aircraft and ground resources worked hard throughout the day to establish a north border on the fire near Box Canyon. Several aircraft from the Vantage Highway fire were redirected to nearby new fire starts in critical need of aerial resources. Today: Firefighters continue to improve and install control lines along the west perimeter of the...

   Fire Information Phone Line: 206-473-8645 (8am - 7pm) Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.gov Potter Fire InciWeb (Incident Website): https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/ Windigo Fire InciWeb (Incident Website): https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Windigo-Fire-and-Potter-Fire-Information-109233838550715   Fire growth on the Windigo and Potter Fires was minimal yesterday. Air and ground resources continued to work on initial attack addressing 14 lightning strikes and multiple spot fires outside of the fire perimeters. The start near Little Dome Rock is now being referred to as the Shelter Fire. It is currently three acres and 80% lined around the perimeter. The La Grande Hot Shot crew was able to fully contain an additional small fire. The Windigo Fire is currently pushing east around the butte. Water hose was put along the southeast corner as well as one load of fire retardant. Eastside resources such as the Zig Zag and Baker River Hot...