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Fire and Weather: Fires on the Rough Patch Complex, Devils Knob Complex, and the Jack Fire received between a trace to .3” of rain overnight. Unsettled conditions may bring additional showers to the forecast area today. Although the fires received rain they are not out, and they will still produce smoke. The Devils Knob Complex is 63,678 acres 35% contained. The Rough Patch Complex is 44,476 acres 35% contained. The Jack Fire is23,990 acres 55% contained. Smoke:Overnight rain throughout the fire area will slow smoke production today, but there is still smoke in the airshed. Diamond Lake, Chiloquin and Shady Cove have unhealthy air quality this morning while Medford and Crater Lake are at USG. Expect Good conditions with periods of Moderate along the I-5 Corridor today between Roseburg and Grants Pass. Communities south, southeast and east of the fires will have improved air quality today, with periods of USG and Unhealthy. Communities close to the fires will continue to experience...

Size: 21,052 acres   Total Personnel: 418 Containment: 40%   Location: 12 miles NW of Chelan, WA Cause: Under investigation     Yesterday:  Firefighters were able to take advantage of favorable conditions yesterday afternoon by continuing hand firing and aerial ignitions in the Stormy Mountain area. The primary objective of these burnout operations is to secure a line around the fire and limit the footprint of the fire to the area within that line. Air resources dropped retardant in strategic locations to “pre-treat” along the containment line in advance of firing operations. Further east and north, firefighters continued patrolling, mopping up, and securing the line where burnout operations were completed several days ago. Today: As conditions allow, firefighters will continue burning operations to reinforce the containment line along the Devil’s Backbone northwest of Stormy Mountain. These firing operations are expected to continue for...

Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7773/Email: 2021.bull@firenet.govPhone: 971-277-5075Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mthoodnf                   https://www.facebook.com/willamettenfTwitter: https://twitter.com/mthoodnf                         https://twitter.com/willamettenfCause: Lightning                   Size:  19,349 acres             Containment: 7 percent                                                 Personnel: 572  Incident Command: Type 2 Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 4, Rick Connell, Incident Commander  Current Status: The overnight infrared flight could not fly due to cloud cover and weather so there is no change in reported fire size today. The smoke was slow to clear out yesterday which resulted in moderated fire activity. The fire was still active and continued to spread in the Upper Dickey Creek, Mother Lode Creek, and Battle drainages....

Moderating temperatures, along with heavy cloud cover reduced fire behavior along the northwest side of the fire yesterday. The fire grew about 217 acres. The fire has been predominately backing in heavy fuels, with single torching being observed. Heavy fuels, steep terrain and rocky cliffs create a severe hazard for wildland firefighters to create direct line on the fire. Crews have been prepping the USFS 125 and 130 roads as indirect fire line. Further evaluation is being considered on creating indirect line between the northern and southern flanks of the fire. Aerial support is assigned to the fire and will be available to slow progress of the fire as backs down to the fire line, if needed. Fire behavior increased into the night as a thermal belt established at around the 5,000 foot line. An infrared flight has been flown last night to determine the additional growth. Crews will be evaluating potential burn out operations from this morning into the early afternoon, prior to the...

Schneider Springs Fire Daily Update September 10, 2021 Start Date: August 3, 2021Cause: LightningSize: 101,633Percent Contained: 17%Resources Assigned: 684 resourcesCrews (14); Engines (37); Dozers (7); Air Resources (8); Other Heavy Equipment (27) Yesterday: Fire progression continued steadily along the northern edges of the fire as expected. The fire was primarily backing and flanking to the north, but did make short uphill runs through receptive fuels. Crews focused on structure protection efforts to protect cabins along the Highway 410 corridor, should the fire become established on the west side of American Ridge. On the western flank of the fire, crews used hand ignitions supported by aerial bucket work to secure critical holding points north of Goose Prairie in the Bumping River corridor. Mechanical work proceeded along Forest Road (FR) 1706 and 1709 to provide a secure firing line to conduct burnout operations and protect structures in the Lost Creek area. Firefighters...

Incident Summary:  The Great Basin Incident Management Team 2 took command of the Rough Patch Complex and Jack Fires at 6:00 a.m. Both fires are being managed under a full suppression strategy using containment and confinement tactics to minimize fire spread to prevent loss of valuable resources.  Objectives include keeping the fires as small as possible while working toward full containment.Weather in the area is forecast to be cooler and more humid. Some precipitation was received across the fire Thursday night, with .10 to .30 inches of rain received in some locations.  It is predicted to remain at these seasonably lower temperatures for the next few days. Weather conditions east of the Cascades could bring more humidity and cloud cover to the fire area, perhaps even some drizzle on Friday. These changes reflect the typical patterns for this time of year and may have the potential to diminish fire activity, especially if prolonged over several days. Chaos and Little Bend...

Incident Summary:  The Great Basin Incident Management Team 2 took command of the Rough Patch Complex and Jack Fires at 6:00 a.m. Both fires are being managed under a full suppression strategy using containment and confinement tactics to minimize fire spread to prevent loss of valuable resources.  Objectives include keeping the fires as small as possible while working toward full containment. Weather in the area is forecast to be cooler and more humid. Some precipitation was received across the fire Thursday night, with .10 to .30 inches of rain received in some locations.  It is predicted to remain at these seasonably lower temperatures for the next few days. Weather conditions east of the Cascades could bring more humidity and cloud cover to the fire area, perhaps even some drizzle on Friday. These changes reflect the typical patterns for this time of year and may have the potential to diminish fire activity, especially if prolonged over several days. Chaos and Little Bend...

Devil’s Knob Complex Update Friday, September 10, 2021 – 9:00 a.m. Rocky Mountain Type 1 Incident Management Team Dan Dallas, Incident Commander Information phone: 541-900-6133 Email:2021.DevilsKnob@firenet.gov  Information staffing hours: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Special Notes: Beginning today, approximately 10 miles of the Rough Patch Complex and Jack Fire perimeters are now part of the Devil’s Knob Complex, falling under the management of the Rocky Mountain Type I Incident Management Team (IMT). This management decision was made due to the progression of the Smith Fire in the northeastern corner, need for improved firefighter access from the west side, and close proximity between fires of about 1.5 miles. This decision allows for the least amount of risk to firefighters as the area between fires is mostly inaccessible due to steep slopes, heavy fuel loading, and standing dead trees. The additional segment of line begins at Limpy Sump Road traveling the...

 Cougar Peak Fire Update   Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Kevin Stock Oregon State Fire Marshal Incident Management Blue Team, Incident Commander, Scott Magers September 9, 2021 - Evening Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander Kevin Stock, joined Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Incident Management Blue Team, Scott Magers Incident Commander, in unified command, in management of the Cougar Peak Fire this morning. The incident command post is located at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Lakeview.  The Conflagration Act has been invoked by Governor Brown which allows multi-agency structure protection resources to be mobilized from throughout the state to protect homes, businesses and critical infrastructure threatened by the Cougar Peak Fire. Taskforces (four to six engines and a water tender) have arrived from Clatsop, Lane, Linn, Yamhill, Clackamas and Marion Counties. Both Incident Management Teams appreciate the work completed to date by...

  Lake County Sheriff’s Office Media Release Contact: Melanie Lasley September 9, 2021 7:15 pm (541) 947-6003 For Immediate Release mlasley@co.lake.or.us   Lakeview, OR – Evacuations. Evacuation Levels are being increased for the Cougar Peak Fire that is currently burning approximately 15 miles northwest of Lakeview on the Fremont-Winema National Forest because of current fire behavior, previously observed behavior, and anticipated Red Flag Weather impacts. Please refer to the attached evacuation map for Evacuation Areas.   The team continues to prepare drafts and evacuation orders, but the fire continues to grow much faster than anticipated. This is making it a challenge to prepare tedious evacuation maps before the fire reaches the next trigger point for the next area. Law Enforcement is going door-to-door in the affected area. LCSO has been utilizing OR-Alert to send messages to the homes in the areas. Please remain vigilant if you reside in these areas, officers may...

 ORDER NO. 06-02-21-10FIRE AREA EMERGENCY CLOSUREFREMONT-WINEMA NATIONAL FORESTPursuant to 16 U.S.C. 551, 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on NationalForest System lands, roads and trails within the following described area on the Fremont-WinemaNational Forest, Lakeview, Bly and Paisley Ranger Districts, as described in the attached Exhibit A. ThisOrder is effective September 9, 2021, through December 31, 2021, or until rescinded.PROHIBITIONS:1. Going onto or being within an area closed for public health and safety. 36 CFR § 261.53 (e)2. Being upon a closed road. 36 CFR § 261.54 (e)3. Being on a closed trail. 36 CFR § 261.55 (a)The area described below will be closed to public access/entry due to hazards and hazardous conditionscreated as a result of the Cougar Peak Fire.AFFECTED AREA/CLOSURE AREA:All National Forest System Lands within the area beginning at the junction of Oregon State Highway 140and U.S. Highway 395 in Lakeview, continuing west...

 News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fremont-Winema National Forest www.fs.usda.gov/fremont-winema                                               September 9, 2021 Media Contacts: Tamara Schmidt Cell: 541-891-6758 tamara.schmidt@usda.gov                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Emergency fire closure in effect today for Cougar Peak Fire LAKEVIEW, Ore. – An emergency closure is now in effect for the Cougar Peak Fire area on the Fremont-Winema National Forest.  While the fire is burning on the Lakeview Ranger...

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICEUMPQUA & WILLAMETTE NATIONAL FORESTSRoseburg and Springfield, OR ORDER NO. 06-15-00-21-449 EMERGENCY FIRE AREA CLOSURE Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited upon roads, trails, and general forest areas within the Umpqua National Forest and Willamette National Forest as described below and shown in Exhibit A. This Order will be effective beginning September 9, 2021, and ending April 6, 2022, unless rescinded sooner.PROHIBITIONS:1.       Being on the road. [36 CFR § 261.54(e)]2.       Going into or being upon an area closed for the protection of public health or safety. [36 CFR § 261.52(e)]3.       Being on a trail. [36 CFR § 261.55(a)]CLOSURE AREA:Southern Closure Boundary: Starting at the intersection of Forest Service Road (FSR) 3230 and FSR 32 in T32S, R02W, Section 6, following FSR 32 Southeast to FSR 3232, following FSR 3232 Southwest to FSR...

   UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE UMPQUA & WILLAMETTE NATIONAL FORESTS Roseburg and Springfield, OR ORDER NO. 06-15-00-21-449   EMERGENCY FIRE AREA CLOSURE   Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited upon roads, trails, and general forest areas within the Umpqua National Forest and Willamette National Forest as described below and shown in Exhibit A. This Order will be effective beginning September 9, 2021, and ending April 6, 2022, unless rescinded sooner. PROHIBITIONS: 1.       Being on the road. [36 CFR § 261.54(e)] 2.       Going into or being upon an area closed for the protection of public health or safety. [36 CFR § 261.52(e)] 3.       Being on a trail. [36 CFR § 261.55(a)] CLOSURE AREA: Southern Closure Boundary: Starting at the intersection of Forest Service Road (FSR) 3230 and FSR 32 in T32S, R02W, Section 6, following FSR 32 Southeast to FSR 3232,...

Twenty-five Mile Fire Closure Order No. 06-17-02-21-28 Issued: September 8, 2021 FIRE AREA CLOSURE ORDERFIRE AREA CLOSURE

HumoPara hoy se espera que las condiciones del humo sean de nivel bueno a moderado alrededor del perímetro. Es posible que la zona de Chelan más cercana al incendio experimente un deterioro en la calidad de aire desde la mañana hasta que cambie la dirección de los vientos. Se pronostica flujo de aire del oeste al suroeste, lo que empujará el humo hacia el este y noreste del incendio. Las operaciones de quema y la actividad de otros incendios en la región pueden ser factores que influyan en el impacto del humo.  Emitido por USFS Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program www.wildlandfiresmoke.net Central Washington Actualizaciones tools.airfire.org/outlooks/centralwashington ·Información sobre humo y su salud https://www.cdc.gov/spa.../especialesCDC/IncendiosForestalesEmitido por USFS Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program www.wildlandfiresmoke.net Central Washington Actualizaciones tools.airfire.org/outlooks/centralwashington nformación sobre humo y su salud...

Tamaño: 20,756 acres  Personal total: 422   Contención: 40%   Causa: A ser determinada   Reunión virtual comunitaria a las 4:00 p.m. sobre el incendio de Twenty-five Mile. La reunión será transmitida a través de facebook.com/25MileFire2021. Ayer: A tempranas horas de la mañana, una pequeña perturbación meteorológica con vientos fuertes e irregulares provocó varios focos pequeños de incendio a lo largo de la línea de contención sureste del perímetro. Los bomberos actuaron rápido para contener los focos y mantenerlos a un tamaño igual o inferior a ¼ de acre. Durante el día, los equipos mantuvieron con éxito las líneas de contención y rasterizaron focos en los extremos sur y norte del incendio. La rasterización es un método que consiste en cruzar líneas paralelas con rutas fuera de la línea de fuego para buscar focos adicionales de incendio. Los equipos en la zona de Twenty-five Mile continuaron desinstalando y retirando...

Okanagan-Wenatche National Forest Fire Area Closure Map - Effective 1200 September 9, 2021. Official closure order to

     Green Ridge Fire Update  Wednesday September 9, 2021  Fire Information Line: (509) 542-7964 Inciweb: 2021.GreenRidge@firenet.govEmail: 2021.GreenRidge@firenet.gov Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenridgefire2021      Green Ridge Fire is being managed by the Southern Area Gray Incident Management Team with Mitch Ketron as the incident commander. The Gray Team took command of the Green Ridge Fire on September 4, 2021 at 0600.Green Ridge Fire: Size: 42,216 acres, Containment: 40%, Total Personnel: 192, Location: 30 miles east of Walla Walla, Reported: July 7, 2021, Cause: Lightning. Please, stay clear of firefighting operations and drive safely! The public should watch out for fire crews and equipment while traveling on forest roads. Some roads remain closed with barriers. Barriers are in place to protect firefighters and the public, so please respect the closed areas. Stay clear of fire-blackened areas for the many unseen hazards that exist, including live...