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Cedar Creek Fire October 25, 2022 Daily Fire Update Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts Size: 127,283 acres                         Origin: 15 miles E of Oakridge, OR            Resources: 4 engines; 2 crews; 1 helicopter; 2 MasticatorContainment: 55%                          Cause: Lightning                                          Total personnel: 231                      Start Date: August 1, 2022                          Weather:  A Pacific storm system on Tuesday evening brought heavy amounts of precipitation to the fire area, with heavy snow accumulations at higher elevations. On Wednesday, rain and snow will linger into the afternoon, with up to two more inches of snow in the mountains. Temperatures on Wednesday will be in the 30’s to 40’s for a high, with westerly wind gusts of 10 – 25 mph on the ridges. Thursday and Friday should be drier and a bit...

 Cedar Creek Fire October 25, 2022 Daily Fire Update   Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts Size: 127,283 acres                         Origin: 15 miles E of Oakridge, OR             Resources: 4 engines; 5 crews; 1 helicopter; 5 crews; 1 helicopter; 4 Masticators Containment: 55%                          Cause: Lightning                                          Total personnel: 301                      Start Date: August 1, 2022            ·The level 1 Evacuation Order has been lifted in Westfir, Oakridge, and the High Prairie area.  Weather:  The western side of the Cedar Creek Fire received over half an inch of rain yesterday, with the eastern side receiving around two tenths of an inch. Today, a break in the wet weather is expected until later in the day when the next weather system arrives from the Pacific. Rain estimates are between one quarter and three...

Cedar Creek Fire October 25, 2022 Daily Fire Update   Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts Size: 127,283 acres                         Origin: 15 miles E of Oakridge, OR             Resources: 4 engines; 5 crews; 1 helicopter; 4 MasticatorsContainment: 55%                          Cause: Lightning                                        Total personnel: 301                      Start Date: August 1, 2022 ·The level 1 Evacuation Order has been lifted in Westfir, Oakridge, and the High Prairie area.   Weather:  The western side of the Cedar Creek Fire received over half an inch of rain yesterday, with the eastern side receiving around two tenths of an inch. Today, a break in the wet weather is expected until later in the day when the next weather system arrives from the Pacific. Rain estimates are between one quarter and three quarters of an inch for the west side and once again less...

Incendio Cedar Creek 24 de octubre, 2022 Información al día Resumen del Incendio Cedar Creek Extensión: 127,283 acres              Origen: 15 millas E de Oakridge, OR             Recursos: 4 camiones; 5 Grupos; 3 helicópteros; 1 bulldozer; 4 MasticadorasContenido: 55%                               Causa: Relámpagos                                                Personal: 319                                   Fecha de Inicio: 1ro agosto, 2022              Condiciones climáticas:  Condiciones climáticas alteradas, se introducirán en nuestra área por la mayor parte del día de hoy con cierta cantidad de precipitación entre 0.5 y 3/4 de pulgada. Las temperaturas se mantendrán frescas, presentándose altas temperaturas dentro de los 50’s. Estas condiciones climáticas brindaran ráfagas de vientos en las cumbres y en el lado Este del...

Cedar Creek Fire October 24, 2022 Daily Fire Update   Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts Size: 127,283 acres                         Origin: 15 miles E of Oakridge, OR             Resources: 4 engines; 5 crews; 3 helicopters;1 Dozers; 4 MasticatorContainment: 55%                          Cause: Lightning                                          Total personnel: 319                     Start Date: August 1, 2022                           Weather:  A rain producing weather disturbance will move into our area for most of the day, with precipitation amounts between one half and three quarters of an inch. Temperatures will remain cool, high temperatures in the low 50’s. This weather system will bring gusty winds to the ridgetops and the east side of the fire. Relative humidity remains high.   Operations:  With several days of variable amounts of rain in the forecast,...

Incendio Cedar Creek23 de octubre, 2022Información al díaResumen del Incendio Cedar CreekExtensión: 127,283 acres              Origen: 15 millas E de Oakridge, OR                                                                   Recursos: 5 camiones;   7 Grupos; 3 helicópteros; 6 bulldozers, 1 masticadora ;Contenido: 55%                              Causa: Relámpagos                                   Personal: 395      Fecha de Inicio: 1ro agosto, 2022               El Grupo Silver para el Manejo de Incidentes de la zona Este (Eastern Area Silver Incident Management Team) tomo el comando del Incendio Cedar Creek a las 6:00 pm del día de ayer.  Condiciones climáticas: En horas de la mañana, persistirá la presencia de lluvia y nieve a través del área incendiada. En el interior de los valles, se espera la presencia de la neblina y humo. Cielos despejados de...

Cedar Creek FireOctober 23, 2022 Daily Fire Update Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts Size: 127,283 acres                         Origin: 15 miles E of Oakridge, OR             Resources: 5 engines; 7 crews; 3 helicopters; 6 Dozers; 1 MasticatorContainment: 55%                          Cause: Lightning                                          ;Total personnel: 395                      Start Date: August 1, 2022                       The Eastern Area Silver Incident Management Team took command of the Cedar Creek Fire at 6:00 p.m. Saturday. Weather: Rain and snow showers will linger across the burn area through the early morning, with fog and smoke expected in the valleys. Skies will gradually clear with light northwest winds and relative humidity between 70-90 percent. The highs today are expected to reach into the low 50s.  Operations:  The weather system...

 Octubre 22, 2022Información al día del IncendioResumen Del Incendio Cedar Creek Online: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8307/ | www.facebook.com/CedarCreekFire2022/ www.tinyurl.com/cedarcreekfireyoutube| Línea informativa: 541-201-2335, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Para consultas con Medios comunicativos: 541-327-9925 |

Cedar Creek FireOctober 22nd, 2022Daily Fire Update Cedar Creek Fire Quick FactsSize: 127,283 acresOrigin: 15 miles E of Oakridge, ORThe Eastern Area Silver Incident Management Team is here and will transition to take command of the fire at 6:00 PM today. Weather: Saturday, a winter weather advisory is in effect with a vigorous Pacific storm moving through the area, bringing with it moderate to heavy precipitation, lows in the low to mid 30s, and strong westerly winds with gusts between 30 – 35 mph. There will also be snow showers above 4500 feet, with the possibility of up to 8 inches of accumulation on the Willamette Pass. Sunday, rain and snow showers will continue into the morning hours, which should clear out a bit as the day progresses. Temps will be in the upper 30s to mid 40s, with relative humidity of 70 – 90 percent, and southwest winds between 10 – 20 mph.Operations: With 55 percent containment, as weather conditions allow for safe operational activities, crews will...

Forest Service News ReleasePublic Affairs Officer: Jean Nelson-Dean, Deschutes National Forest, 541-280-3469For Release:  October 21, 2022Forest closure for Cedar Creek Fire reduced againCultus Lake and Davis Lake areas to reopenBend, Ore —  Beginning today, the forest closure for the Cedar Creek Fire on the Deschutes National Forest will be reduced, opening up a portion of the area around Cultus Lake and all of Davis Lake.The Pacific Crest Trail (System Trail #2000) from the junction of the Pacific Crest Trail at Forest Service Road 4290 to the Pacific Crest Trail junction with the Snowshoe Lake Trail will remain closed. In addition, Forest Service Road 4630 at the junction ofForest Service Road 4635 to the Met-Win Trail at the junction with Winopee Lake Trail will remain closed.Please check with local resorts for information about the services they will be offering.Please see the attached map to see the closure area.For more information, the public can contact the Bend-Ft. Rock...

Incendio Cedar Creek21 de octubre, 2022Información al díaResumen del Incendio Cedar CreekExtensión: 127,283 acresOrigen: 15 millas E de Oakridge, ORRecursos: 17 camiones; 9 Grupos; 5 helicópteros;10 Maquinaria pesadaContenido: 55%                                Causa: RelámpagosPersonal: 498                                    Fecha de Inicio: 1ro agosto, 2022Condiciones del Clima: El viernes presentara temperaturas dentro de los 50 a 60 grados. Vientos de gran intensidad con origen Noroeste a Suroeste, empujaran el humo del Este a través de la división, acompañado con ráfagas de 30 mph para el interior de los valles. Existe una alta probabilidad de lluvias en horas de la tarde, presentándose entre precipitación moderada y pesada en horas de la noche. Posiblemente se observará la presencia de nieve arriba de los 4,500 pies de altura. Durante el fin de semana, la presión atmosférica continuara disminuyendo,...

Cedar Creek FireOctober 21, 2022 Daily Fire Update Cedar Creek Fire Quick FactsSize: 127,283 Origin: 15 miles E of Oakridge, ORResources: 17 engines; 9 crews; 5 helicopters; 10 heavy equipmentContainment: 55%                           Cause: LightningTotal personnel: 498Start Date: August 1, 2022Weather: Friday will have high temperatures in the 50s – 60s, with relative humidity between 40 – 50 percent. Strong NW to SW winds will push smoke easterly across the divide, with wind gusts in the valleys up to 30 mph. There will be a good chance of precipitation in the afternoon with moderate to heavy precipitation at night, and snow possible above 4500 feet. As we roll into the weekend, pressure will continue to drop with temperatures on Saturday in the low-30’s to mid-40’s, SW wind gusts of 25 – 30 mph, and snow accumulations of 3 – 8 inches above 4000 feet, with wind gusts in the valleys up to 30 mph.Operations: With 55 percent containment, crews are...

20 de octubre, 2022Información al día. Resumen del Incendio Cedar Creek  Extensión: 126,690 acres Origen: 15 millas E de Oakridge, OR Recursos: 19 camiones; 10 Grupos; 7 helicópteros; 9 Maquinaria pesadaContenido: 50%Causa: Relámpagos Personal: 555Fecha de Inicio: 1ro agosto, 2022   Condiciones climáticas: El día de hoy traerá consigo temperaturas más bajas debido a la desintegración de la alta presión en el área. Las temperaturas se presentarán entre los 60 y 70 grados, con una humedad relativa entre un 20 y un 30 por ciento. Vientos variables con menos de 10 mph de velocidad en ciertas áreas. Este fenómeno continuara disminuyendo la presión atmosférica con las temperaturas entre los 50 y a mitad de los 60 grados, humedad entre rangos de 35 y 50 por ciento y acompañado de vientos con ráfagas entre 20 y 30 mph. Esta tendencia del clima progresara para el fin de semana. Al atardecer del viernes hasta altas horas de la tarde del domingo, se presentarán lluvias...

Cedar Creek FireOctober 20, 2022 Daily Fire Update Cedar Creek Fire Quick FactsSize: 126,690 Origin: 15 miles E of Oakridge, ORResources: 19 engines; 10 crews; 7 helicopters; 9 heavy equipmentContainment: 50%                           Cause: LightningTotal personnel: 555 Start Date: August 1, 2022Weather: Thursday will provide for cooler temperatures as the ridge of high pressure breaks down. Temperatures will be in the 60’s – 70’s, with relative humidity between 20 – 30 percent. Winds will be variable with speeds less than 10 mph in some areas. Starting Friday, the pressure will continue to drop with temperatures in the mid-50’s to mid-60’s, humidity in the 35 – 50 percent range, and wind gusts between 20 – 30 mph. This trend will progress toward the weekend bringing in precipitation in the 1-1/2 to 2 inch range between Friday evening and Sunday evening, and 4+ inches of snow possible on Saturday in the higher elevations.Operations: Crews are still...

Officials have reduced the emergency area closure for the Cedar Creek Fire on the Willamette National Forest. The closure is implemented for the protection of public and firefighter health and safety. See the U.S. Forest Service-Deschutes National Forest for their latest closures. A PDF of the closure order and map is available below. You can also find a detailed map and the full text of the closure order for the Cedar Creek Fire: https://tinyurl.com/2p8c2bnb. OPEN Trails, Trailheads, and Recreation Sites: Maiden Peak Trailhead Crossing Way Trailhead Marilyn Lake Trailhead Roaring River (North and South) Trailheads South Fork Trailhead Elk Creek #3510 Crossing Way #3307 Frissell Crossing #3320 Mcbee #3523 Maiden Peak #3681 Marilyn Lake #3689 Roaring River Ridge #3312 South Fork #3327 Box Canyon #3660 Box Canyon Guard StationThis closure includes several roads, trails and areas on the Willamette National Forest, including: CLOSED Roads (see closure order for full list): • Forest...

19 de octubre, 2022 Información al día Resumen del Incendio Cedar Creek  Extensión: 126,222 acres Origen: 15 millas E de Oakridge, OR Recursos: 17 camiones; 11 Grupos; 7 helicópteros; 9 maquinaria pesada Contenido: 50% Causa: Relámpagos Personal: 580 Fecha de Inicio: 1ro agosto, 2022   Condiciones climáticas: Para este día, se presentarán condiciones de temperaturas ligeramente altas entre los 70 grados y con una humedad relativa entre 20 y 30 porciento. Se experimentarán vientos en la parte sureste por la mañana y se moverán hacia el Norte en horas de la tarde. La velocidad del viento será menor de 10 mph. Iniciándose el jueves, la presión atmosférica bajara el grado de las temperaturas, acompañado con humedad relativa ligeramente altas. Esta tendencia del clima se extenderá hasta el fin de semana. Se espera en el área la presencia de lluvias entre el rango de 1-1/2 pulgada desde el viernes por la tarde hasta horas altas del atardecer del domingo....

Cedar Creek FireOctober 19, 2022Daily Fire UpdateCedar Creek Fire Quick FactsSize: 126,222 acres | Origin: 15 miles E of Oakridge, OR | Containment: 50% | Cause: Lightning | Total personnel: 580 | Resources: 17 engines; 11 crews; 7 helicopters; 9 heavy equipment | Start Date: August 1, 2022 Weather: Wednesday will provide for slightly higher temperature conditions with highs in the mid to upper 70’s, and lower relative humidity between 20 – 30 percent. Winds will be variable out of the southeast in the morning to north in the afternoon, with windspeeds less than 10mph. Starting Thursday, the pressure will drop and temperatures will start to cool, with slightly higher humidity; a trend which will progress toward the weekend. Precipitation in the 1 – 1-1/2 inch range is expected for our area on Friday evening through Sunday evening, with 4+ inches of snow possible on Saturday in the higher elevations. Operations: Poor air quality continues to impact communities around the fire...

Cedar Creek FireOctober 19, 2022Daily Fire UpdateCedar Creek Fire Quick FactsSize: 126,222 acres | Origin: 15 miles E of Oakridge, OR | Containment: 50% | Cause: Lightning | Total personnel: 580 | Resources: 17 engines; 11 crews; 7 helicopters; 9 heavy equipment | Start Date: August 1, 2022 Weather: Wednesday will provide for slightly higher temperature conditions with highs in the mid to upper 70’s, and lower relative humidity between 20 – 30 percent. Winds will be variable out of the southeast in the morning to north in the afternoon, with windspeeds less than 10mph. Starting Thursday, the pressure will drop and temperatures will start to cool, with slightly higher humidity; a trend which will progress toward the weekend. Precipitation in the 1 – 1-1/2 inch range is expected for our area on Friday evening through Sunday evening, with 4+ inches of snow possible on Saturday in the higher elevations. Operations: Poor air quality continues to impact communities around the fire...

Incendio Cedar Creek18 de octubre, 2022Información al día Resumen del Incendio Cedar Creek Extensión: 125,867 acres               Origen: 15 millas E of Oakridge, OR             Contenido: 50%                               Cause: Relámpagos                                           Personal: 597  Recursos: 17 camiones;13 Grupos; 7 helicópteros;   8 maquinaria pesada                               Fecha de Inicio: 1ro agosto, 2022           Condiciones climáticas: El día de hoy, se dio un repunte en la alta presión que proveerá condiciones ligeramente más altas y con ráfagas de vientos. Se experimentarán temperaturas más allá de lo normal hasta los 70 grados y humedad relativa entre un 20 y 30 porciento. Los vientos permanecerán en las afueras del área sureste por la mañana moviéndose hacia el noroeste en horas de la tarde. El miércoles,...

October 18, 2022 | Size: 125,867 acres | Origin: 15 miles E of Oakridge, OR | Containment: 50% | Cause: Lightning | Total personnel: 597 | Resources: 17 engines; 13 crews; 7 helicopters; 8 heavy equipment | Start Date: August 1, 2022 Weather: A high pressure rebound on Tuesday will provide for slightly higher temperatures conditions with potential wind gusts. Temperatures will be above normal with highs in the 70’s and relative humidity between 20-30 percent. Winds will remain out of the southeast in the morning to northwest in the afternoon. This high-pressure front will increase fire activity on Wednesday, with lower humidity and higher temperatures in the forecast. Precipitation in the 1-1/2” – 2” range is expected for our area on Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening, with snow possible on Saturday above 4000’. Operations: Although there is a significant amount of smoke in the air, the fire remains within containment lines and crews are engaged in holding and...