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Lionshead Fire Update – Sunday, September 27, 2020 - 10 a.m.  Firefighters Anticipate Warming and Drying WeatherSpecial Notice: This will be the last update prepared by the Rocky Mountain Area Type 1 Incident Management Team. Pacific Northwest Incident Management Team 13 will assume command of the fire this evening at 8 p.m. Current Situation: Work on the Lionshead fire is proceeding well. Overnight, there was good moisture recovery, but the cool wet weather of the past few days is expected to be replaced today by a warming and drying trend. Shifting winds are also possible. This could result in a slight increase in fire behavior. Winds will likely be out of the east. The changing wind direction could test control lines in some new places. With the drying trend, there could be some fire movement, but a more likely scenario is for most fire activity to continue primarily in green, interior islands. Firefighting Efforts by Division: (Refer to the map for division breakdown.)Very...

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  Archie Creek and Thielsen Fires Update September 27, 2020 Unified Incident Commanders Mike Dueitt and Tim Keith Hours: 8 am-8 pm   Archie Creek Fire Email: 2020.archiecreek@firenet.gov Phone: 971-334-7674 InciWeb:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7176/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArchieCreekFireInfo/   Thielsen Fire Email: 2020.Thielsen@firenet.gov Phone: 541-595-8227 InciWeb:https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7195/ Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThielsenFire Special Notes: As of today, the Southern Area Red Team, which is managing the Archie Creek Fire in unified command with the Bureau of Land Management, Umpqua National Forest and Douglas County Forest Protective Association, will also manage the Thielsen Fire, about 25 miles to the east of the Archie Creek Fire on the Umpqua National Forest.   The Douglas Forest Protective Association has reduced the Industrial Fire Precaution Level to IFPL I, district wide. During IFPL I, industrial operators are required to have fire...

Archie Creek and Thielsen Fire Update September 27, 2020 Unified Incident Commanders Mike Dueitt and Tim Keith    Archie Creek Fire Email: 2020.archiecreek@firenet.gov Phone: 971-334-7674 InciWeb:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7176/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArchieCreekFireInfo/   Thielsen Fire Email: 2020.Thielsen@firenet.gov Phone: 541-595-8227 InciWeb:https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7195/ Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThielsenFire  Special Notes: As of today, the Southern Area Red Team, which is managing the Archie Creek Fire in unified command with the Bureau of Land Management, Umpqua National Forest and Douglas County Forest Protective Association, will also manage the Thielsen Fire, about 25 miles to the east of the Archie Creek Fire on the Umpqua National Forest.   The Douglas Forest Protective Association has reduced the Industrial Fire Precaution Level to IFPL I, district wide. During IFPL I, industrial operators are required to have fire suppression...

Weather and Fire Behavior: In the past week, more than three inches of rain have fallen over the fire area.  Sunny, clear, dry and breezy conditions are expected through today and into Monday with the potential for 30 mile per hour gusts along east-west orientated drainages.  No spread is expected. It will take a few days of warmer and dry weather before fine fuels such as grass are able to carry fire. East winds may bring more smoke to the area and isolated smokes from vegetation burning within the fire perimeter may be visible. Yesterday: Firefighters patrolled the fire perimeter watching for places near the fireline where heat has held-over through the rains.  Crews on the south end of the fire worked to connect segments of dozer line with handline.      Today’s Activities: Along with handline, containment lines can include a combination of roads, scars from past fires, treated vegetation areas and natural features such as water or expanses of rock that are free...

BEACHIE CREEK FIRE UPDATE – September 27, 2020 Acres: 192,838 acres                                                                                          Percent Containment: 55% Start Date: August 16, 2020                                                                             Cause: Under Investigation Origin Location: Opal Creek Wilderness:                                                    Fuels: Timber and logging slash two miles south of Jawbone Flats, six                                                          Flights: Temporary Flight miles north of Detroit, Oregon...

Residents of Detroit and Idanha returned home yesterday for the first time since they were evacuated from the #LionsheadFire and #BeachieCreekFire. Residents were escorted into the area to view the aftermath and assess damage. We realize returning home after a wildfire can be difficult, especially the emotional toll it takes. The extent of property damage was unknown to many homeowners. Residents, local government, and first responders worked in solidarity to support one another as they were able to survey the damage throughout the community and begin the process of rebuilding.  We want to thank everyone for their cooperation with this effort. We wish to especially send our heartfelt condolences for those who have been personally affected by these fires. Thank you all for the strength and courage you have shown. We are stronger together.#detroitstrong #dechutesnf #mthoodnf

 Information on disaster aid can be found at https://wildfire.oregon.gov/ The following agencies and organizations are helping those who were affected by this fire and are accepting donations.  • Glide Revitalization Committee located at Glide Middle School, 301 Glide Loop Drive. https://gliderevitalization.com/ • Red Cross: also located at Glide Middle School. Call 231-386-0412.• Glide Helping Hands Wednesdays 10am-2pm, located behind Glide Seventh Day Adventist Church (1/2 mile east of Glide High School): 541-733-6860• Glide Baptist Church:  https://www.glidebaptist.org/ • Greater Douglas United Way: https://gduway.org/campaigns/fire-relief-fund/• Roseburg Rotary: https://www.facebook.com/RoseburgRotary/ and https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=s-xclick&hosted_button_id=3D2BEGT2AJBRS&source=url• Douglas Timber Operators / Umpqua Fisheries Enhancement Derby:  https://donorbox.org/2020-archie-creek-fire-relief-fund• Saving Grace: www.savinggrace.info...

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As of Friday, Sept. 25, all ODF-managed state forestland is open except for the Santiam State Forest and land in Jackson and Josephine counties. Fire season is still in effect, so know public use restrictions in the area before you go.  Note that some closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic remain in effect. Please visit the recreation list for COVID-19 updates on specific recreation

 Tonight's community meeting will not be live-streamed. A video update will be posted on Facebook around 6:30

BRATTAIN FIRE UPDATE September 26, 2020 @ 12:00 PM Overview: A local incident management team took command of Brattain Fire yesterday and will be focusing their efforts on final mop up and fire suppression repair/rehabilitation. Conditions were breezy with cooler temps and lower afternoon humidity. Grader work continued on School House Road and 3510, and divisions focused heavily on patrolling and scouting additional repair work.   Today, the fire will continue smoldering, and crews will continue to mop-up and patrol lines in all divisions. Grading along 3510 will continue. The suppression repair group is working with the host unit to identify and prioritize the needed work and the resources and equipment needed to best accomplish this task. Another front will arrive over the fire area, bringing cooler temperatures and higher humidity which will allow fire activity to remain minimal. A long-duration dry and very warm pattern returns...

Sept. 26, 2020               This is the final update from the Southern Area Incident Management Gold Team. Tomorrow, the Southern Area Incident Management Red Team will take command of the Thielsen Fire at 7 a.m. It has been our honor to serve the Diamond Lake Community for the last two weeks.   Location             Diamond Lake Ranger District, 5 miles north of Crater Lake National Park and within 1 mile of Diamond Lake Resort   Size/Containment          9,971 acres and 69% contained. Fire was discovered on Sept. 8 at 0830 PDT. Cause is unknown.   Evacuations (no change)             Evacuation level is at Level 2 “SET” for the Diamond Lake area. Authorized residents and permit holders are allowed to enter the area. Road guards are at checkpoints around Diamond Lake to restrict access to unauthorized users. Visit the Douglas County Sheriff’s website for the most current information.   Resources          Personnel:...

Springfield, Ore. –  All evacuation levels have been lifted on the Holiday Farm Fire, which is now 45 percent contained. Hazard tree and debris removal will continue along Highway 126, but motor vehicle traffic will be allowed through with a pilot car along a 10-mile stretch between mileposts 28 and 38. While some damaged trees have been removed, ODOT says a second and possibly third round of tree removal will occur as more trees die from fire damage. Property owners may find that more trees will be removed over the next weeks and months. For more information regarding road closures and delays, visit https://www.oregon.gov/odot/Pages/Wildfire.aspx or www.tripcheck.com.   Lingering showers will keep the fire damp today, but a turn to dry, warm weather is on the horizon. Incident meteorologist Tom Wright says that light northwest winds will develop this afternoon and begin to dry out ridgetops throughout the fire area. Warm east winds will return to the area beginning Sunday that...

  South Obenchain Fire Update September 26, 2020   Quick Facts Incident Start: September 8, 2020 Acres: 32, 671 Containment: 95% Cause: Under Investigation Fire InformationWildfire Information Center: (458) 206-3043 https://southwestoregonwildfireinformation.blogspot.com/ Jackson County Emergency Management: (541) 776-7338 Email: SouthObenchainFire@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SouthObenchainFire Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7185 Air Quality: http://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com/ Update: The South Obenchain Fire has transitioned from a Type 2 fire to a Type 3 fire. The Northeast Washington Team 2 with Incident Commander Dean Kiefer assumed management of the fire today at 7:00am. The number of resources assigned to the fire will adjust as fire behavior reduces and as needs shift. Firefighters will continue working to reduce hazards within the interior of the fire, install water bars, clean up...

ACTUALIZACION DEL INCENDIO BEACHIE CREEK – 26 de Septiembre, 2020Acres: 192,838 acres Contención Porcentual: 52%Fecha de Inicio: 16 de Agosto, 2020 Causa: Bajo InvestigaciónUbicación de Origen: Opal Creek Wilderness: Combustibles: Madera y desechos de tala2 millas al sur de Jawbone Flats, Recursos: 6776 millas norte de Detroit, Oregon. Vuelos: Restricción de Vuelo TemporalFlancos Norte, Oeste, y Sur de El Incendio Beachie Creek están aseguradosLos equipos de bomberos están trabajando directamente en la línea de fuego y tienen una línea de contingencia en su lugar.Salem, Ore. – Hay fuertes líneas de control desde el norte, hacia el oeste y hacia el sur del Incendio de Beachie Creek. Los bomberos continúan monitoreando y asegurando las líneas.En el flanco norte del incendio, las comunidades de Wilhoit, Scotts Mills, Silverton, Silverton Hills y Silver Falls State Park están protegidas. Las comunidades del flanco occidental de Sublimity, Stayton, Mehama, Lyons y Fox...

Douglas Forest Protective Association 1758 N.E. Airport RoadRoseburg, Oregon 97470www.dfpa.netwww.twitter.com/DouglasFPAwww.facebook.com/DouglasForestProtectiveAssociation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE9-26-2020 Contact:  Kyle Reed     Phone:  541-672-6507 X 136 (office) or 541-817-7186 (cell)      E-Mail:  kyle.reed@oregon.gov Industrial Fire Precaution Level IFire Season Remains in Effect Additional rainfall has allowed the Douglas Forest Protective Association to reduce the Industrial Fire Precaution Level to IFPL I, district wide.  The reduction in IFPL will take effect Saturday, September 26th at 12:00 PM.  During IFPL I, industrial operators are required to have fire suppression equipment on site and conduct a fire watch once they are done operating for the day.  There are no industrial shutdown times associated with IFPL I. For the general public, DFPA’s Public Use Restrictions remain in effect with a Fire Danger rating of LOW.  During low fire danger, there...

Weather and Fire Behavior: Wind speeds up to 40 miles per hour and wet conditions presented challenges for those working on the Riverside Fire Friday.  Fire weakens trees, making them more susceptible to falling during high winds.  Further, after vegetation is burned from around rocks, they are more likely to shift, particularly when rain moistens soils.  Low clouds and forecast precipitation will limit fire behavior today.  Spread rates will be very low.  While precipitation over the area since Wednesday has affected fire behavior, there are places within the perimeter that are sheltered by the tree canopy and continue to smolder. Yesterday: Crews patrolled the fire area, seeking and extinguishing hot spots. Suppression repair work, including constructing waterbars to address potential soil erosion, is ongoing. Good progress is being made working along the Abbott road to secure it as a potential holding line to the north of the fire.   Today’s Activities: Hand...

BEACHIE CREEK FIRE UPDATE – September 26, 2020 Acres: 192,838 acres Percent Containment: 52% Start Date: August 16, 2020 Cause: Under Investigation Origin Location: Opal Creek Wilderness: Fuels: Timber and logging slash two miles south of Jawbone Flats, six Flights: Temporary Flight miles north of Detroit, Oregon Restriction on east side Resources: 677 Northern, Western, and Southern Flanks of Beachie Creek Fire Secure Crews are working direct on the fire line and have contingency line in place Salem, Ore. – Strong control lines are in place from the north, to the west and through the south of the Beachie Creek fire. Firefighters continue to monitor and secure lines. On the northern fire flank, communities of Wilhoit, Scotts Mills, Silverton, Silverton hills, and Silver Falls State Park are protected. The western flank communities of Sublimity, Stayton, Mehama, Lyons and Fox Valley are secure. Evacuation levels for North Fork and Elkhorn are lowered. On the southern...