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Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires September 13, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM Highlights: Firefighters completed containment lines around the spot fire on the west side of the Imnaha River. Higher relative humidity, cooler temperatures, and light winds are forecast for the rest of the week, and firefighters feel confident the containment lines will limit further fire growth in that area. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), or drones, and infrared flights flew last night to check for heat around the spot fire. Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) task forces have completed their structure preparation and protection operations and will demobilize today. Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires There are three lightning caused fires within the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The Nebo, Sturgill, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires are being managed to protect public and private infrastructure, while playing a natural role within designated Wilderness. Sturgill Fire: 19,774 acres | 0% contained | 78...

Joint News Release Bureau of Land Management Medford District Office Josephine County Parks For Immediate Release                                                                                                                                                        September 13, 2022                                                                                                                                                                  BLM Media contact: Kyle Sullivan, ksullivan@blm.gov, (541) 618-2340 Josephine County and Bureau of Land Management re-open some recreation sites along Rogue River  Medford, Oregon – Thanks to progress made on the Rum Creek Fire, Josephine County...

Cedar Creek Fire                                       septiembre 12, 2022                                                                                             Actualización diaria – 7:30 AM                                                                                                                                Datos rápidos del Incendio Cedar Creek Tamaño: 86,734 acres Contenido: 0% Fecha de inicio: 1 agosto 2022 Origen: 15 millas al este de Oakridge, Oregón Causa: Tormenta eléctrica Personal total: 1,228 Recursos: 75 camiones de bomberos 22 tripulaciones 68 equipos pesados 8 helicópteros Situación actual: La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Lane (Lane County Sheriff’s Office) redujo algunos niveles de...

 Lluvias sobre el Incendio Rum CreekMERLIN, Ore. – Desde la noche de ayer hasta la manan de hoy. Luvias ligeras cayeron sobre el área del Incendio Rum Creek y las áreas cercanas al mismo. Fue un resultado de la humedad remanente de la Tormenta Tropical Kay dirigiéndose hacia el Sur. Nuevamente, el cielo se presenta despejado y se pronostica la misma situación para los próximos días, además de la disminución en la temperatura y un incremento en la humedad relativa, aún más acentuado que este fin de semana pasado.  El aprendiz para comando de incidente, Rich Cowger, dijo: “Hemos logrado pasar con bien los avisos de Red Flag”. Sin embargo, el peligro de incendios todavía está presente, pero con el trabajo profesional de nuestros bomberos, es casi imposible que el Incendio Rum Creek aumente de tamaño. Material de combustión de gran tamaño (troncos, por ejemplo) están secos y listos para quemarse rápidamente, pero la materia de combustión fina (zacate, por...

 Showers fall on Rum Creek Fire MERLIN, Ore. – A few light showers fell on the Rum Creek Fire and vicinity late Sunday into this morning. This moisture was a remnant of Tropical Storm Kay, passing to the south. Skies are clearing again, and the next few days are predicted to be similar to today, cooler and more humid than the end of last week.“We’ve turned the corner and made it past the Red Flag events,” Incident Commander Trainee Rich Cowger stated.  Fire danger is still heightened, but the completed work makes the Rum Creek Fire unlikely to grow. Large fuels like logs are dry enough to burn readily, but the finer fuels that usually contribute to rapid fire spread are not as critically dry. Fire personnel continue to patrol the fire’s perimeter, searching for residual hot spots. Most of the fire’s edges have been cooled at least 200 to 300 feet into the burn. Last night’s infrared flight detected little heat on most of the fire’s perimeter, and showed no acreage...

Klamath Falls, Ore. – A small amount of rain fell across the fire overnight, wetting fuels and settling dust on the roads.  Today, crews will take advantage of the higher humidity to continue increasing the mop-up depth into the interior of the fire.  Infrared devices were used again overnight to identify hotspots for day crews to mop-up.  Hoselays are being used across the fire to deliver water to cool and dampen fuels as firefighters dig out burning material. Due to burning of some interior islands and improvement in the mapping of the fire, it is now 2,539 acres.  There was no new growth outside the existing perimeter.    Significant mop-up has been completed around the homes in the fire area.  Crews are continuing to monitor and patrol around the homes checking for hot spots. Roads within the fire area are rocky, with numerous hazards such as rocks, ruts, steep terrain, and narrow roadbeds.  These conditions pose a significant safety risk for firefighters, which is...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 12, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AMHighlights: Firefighters and air resources continued their efforts to contain a fire that spotted across the west bank of the Imnaha River. Air resources dropped 56 loads of retardant on that fire since it was discovered Saturday afternoon. Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) task forces worked in Big Sheep Creek to protect structures in the area. Crews are working to connect handlines to stop the fire growth on the west side of the Imnaha River. North of the Double Creek Fire, operations will begin implementing a fire line on the ridges to help keep the fire from impacting additional private lands.Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires There are three lightning caused fires within the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The Nebo, Sturgill, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires are active and being managed to protect public and private infrastructure, while playing a natural role within designated Wilderness. Nebo Fire: 12,365...

  HIGH DESERT TYPE 3 TEAMIncident Commander: Ron SimpsonSeptember 12, 2022 Weather: Today will be another dry day with relative humidity dropping into the 20s. Widespread smoke will persist in the area due to all fires Oregon and surrounding states. Temperatures will reach the low-80s today and winds should be calm. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Operations: Yesterday crews were chipping and cleaning up along the FSR 45 and other containment lines. Chipping will continue today along FSR 45 north of Indian Rock Lookout. Crews have been successful mopping up remaining heat along containment lines; thus, the percent containment has increased over the past several days. Some small interior pockets of unburned vegetation could potentially flare up but should not threaten containment lines. Crews conducted suppression repairs on FSR 4555 and on contingency lines near Myrtle Butte and south of Indian Rock Lookout yesterday. Suppression repairs will continue today...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 12, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AMHighlights: Firefighters and air resources continued their efforts to contain a fire that spotted across the west bank of the Imnaha River. Air resources dropped 56 loads of retardant on that fire since it was discovered Saturday afternoon. Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) task forces worked in Big Sheep Creek to protect structures in the area. Crews are working to connect handlines to stop the fire growth on the west side of the Imnaha River. North of the Double Creek Fire, operations will begin implementing a fire line on the ridges to help keep the fire from impacting additional private lands.Eagle Cap Wilderness FiresThere are three lightning caused fires within the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The Nebo, Sturgill, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires are active and being managed to protect public and private infrastructure, while playing a natural role within designated Wilderness.Goat Mountain 2...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires September 12, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM Highlights: Firefighters and air resources continued their efforts to contain a fire that spotted across the west bank of the Imnaha River. Air resources dropped 56 loads of retardant on that fire since it was discovered Saturday afternoon. Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) task forces worked in Big Sheep Creek to protect structures in the area. Crews are working to connect handlines to stop the fire growth on the west side of the Imnaha River. North of the Double Creek Fire, operations will begin implementing a fire line on the ridges to help keep the fire from impacting additional private lands. Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires There are three lightning caused fires within the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The Nebo, Sturgill, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires are active and being managed to protect public and private infrastructure, while playing a natural role within designated Wilderness. Sturgill Fire:...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires September 12, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM Highlights: Firefighters and air resources continued their efforts to contain a fire that spotted across the west bank of the Imnaha River. Air resources dropped 56 loads of retardant on that fire since it was discovered Saturday afternoon. Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) task forces worked in Big Sheep Creek to protect structures in the area. Crews are working to connect handlines to stop the fire growth on the west side of the Imnaha River. North of the Double Creek Fire, operations will begin implementing a fire line on the ridges to help keep the fire from impacting additional private lands. Double Creek Fire: 155,297 acres | 15% contained |850 personnel assigned The lightning caused Double Creek Fire is a full suppression fire, and the protection of lives and property remain the primary objectives of this incident. Despite the activity across the Imnaha River, OSFM crews...

Cedar Creek Fire                                       September 12, 2022                                                                                             Daily Update, 7:30 AM                                                                                                                                Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts Size: 86,734 acres Contained: 0% Start Date: August 1, 2022 Origin: 15 miles east of Oakridge, Oregon Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 1,228 Resources: 75 engines 22 crews 68 heavy equipment 8 helicopters Current Situation: The Lane County Sheriff’s Office lowered some evacuation levels yesterday due to changing conditions and progress on the fire. Evacuation levels in the communities of...

COMMUNITY BRIEFING VIDEO- ODF IMT3 and our partners on the Van Meter Fire would like to share our gratitude and appreciation for the communities support and hospitality during our stay while assisting to suppress this fire. This video provides an overview from the initial attack, to the current status, and the next

 The Rum Creek Fire remains at 21,347 acres, jumping to 75% containment. This week, Josephine County will experience a reprieve from critical fire weather with forecasts calling for cooler temperatures, higher relative humidity, and possible showers tonight. Showers will help increase the moisture content of fine fuels, but larger fuels will require more substantial precipitation. Reports indicate non-residents are still moving beyond road closures. The public is reminded ONLY residents with proper identification are permitted beyond roadblocks. Please respect those who are returning to their homes and those who are working diligently to suppress this fire. East of the fire, road closures include Lower Grave Creek Road, Quartz Creek Road, and Galice Road at Hog Creek Road. South of the fire, Galice Road is closed at Peavine Road. West of the fire, Bear Camp Road is closed. North of the fire Dutch Henry Road is

  Cedar Creek Fire                                       septiembre 11, 2022                                                                                             Actualización diaria – 7:00 AM                                                                                                                                Datos Rápidos del Incendio Cedar Creek Tamaño: 85,926 acres Contenido: 0% Fecha de inicio: 1 agosto 2022 Ubicación: 15 millas al este de Oakridge, OR Causa: Tormenta eléctrica Personal Total: 994 Recursos: 53 camiones de bomberos 19 tripulaciones 62 equipos pesados 8 helicópteros Situación actual: Se mantiene una evacuación de Nivel 3 (Level 3) para el área metropolitana de Oakridge, Westfir y...

El Incendio Rum Creek paso la prueba del clima MERLIN, Ore. – El incendio Rum Creek se ha puesto en prueba durante varios días con condiciones criticas del clima tales como humedad relativa baja, temperaturas altas y periodos de ráfagas de vientos. Fueron reportados ciertos brotes de incendio. No se encontraron espacios ardiendo fuera de las líneas de contención. El tamaño del incendio no ha cambiado para los últimos dos días. A pesar de las condiciones adversas del clima, la contención del incendio logro aumentar a un 69%. El jefe de la sección de Operaciones, Manny Mendoza, resumió el estado del incendio con estas palabras: “Podemos decir de una manera cautelosa y optimista que la situación esta manejándose a nuestro favor”. En la noche de ayer, una masa de aire se movió en el interior del área brindando nubes, temperaturas más frías y una humedad relativa alta. Hoy en la noche y para el día de mañana, residuos de la tormenta Tropical Kay, pasara cerca del...

Rum Creek Fire passes the weather testMERLIN, Ore. – The Rum Creek Fire has now been tested by several days of critically low relative humidity, high temperatures, and periods of gusty winds. Few flare-ups were reported and no spot fires were found outside the containment lines. Acreage has not changed for two days, and containment has increased to 69% despite the adverse weather.Last night, an air mass moved into the area bringing clouds, cooler temperatures and higher humidity. Tonight and tomorrow, remnants of Tropical Storm Kay will pass over the fire vicinity, possibly bringing showers. Operations Section Chief Manny Mendoza summarized the Rum Creek Fire’s status as: “We are cautiously optimistic that things are going our way.”Any moisture will quickly infiltrate fine fuels like grasses and dead twigs, making them less likely to burn. These are the fuels which usually catch fire first and cause fires to spread and grow rapidly. Increased moisture in fine fuels is akin to...

HIGH DESERT TYPE 3 TEAMIncident Commander: Ron SimpsonSeptember 11, 2022 High Desert Type 3 Incident Management Team took command of the Crockets Knob Fire today. Weather: Today will be slightly warmer with calm terrain driven winds. Temperatures will reach the low-80s and relative humidity will drop into the upper teens. Moisture will steadily increase today with expected cloud cover by this evening.   Operations: Yesterday crews continued pulling hoses and excess equipment from containment lines. Much of the chipping and cleanup was completed along FSR 45 yesterday, and some work will continue today along other containment lines. Crews are checking containment lines for any remnant heat and mopping up using hand tools. Crews continue with suppression repairs along FSR 45 and other containment lines. Helicopters are available to assist firefighters if needed.Closures and Evacuations:  Grant County has lifted the Level One evacuation advisory in the area of the fire, and County Road...

Klamath Falls, Ore. – Today, firefighting operations on the Van Meter Fire will transition fully into mop-up with the completion of hoselays into the southern portion of the fire.  Firefighters will use water to cool hot-spots and wet burning fuels.  This will increase the efficiency of mop-up and support firefighting activities to widen the black, cold area along the fire perimeter. The fire remains within the existing footprint and is 2,502 acres. Last night crews used hand-held infrared viewers to detect hot spots along the perimeter on the northeast side of the fire.  Firefighters will pay special attention through the day to these areas, cooling with water, exposing burning material, and ensuring the spots are cool to the touch.  Use of the hand-held infrared devices will continue tonight. Structural task forces from the Rogue Valley and Deschutes County returned to their home units Saturday.  The Klamath County Structural Task Force is available if needed for structural...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 11, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AMHighlights: The Double Creek Fire spotted across the Imnaha River yesterday afternoon near Imnaha Grange and is approximately 500 acres. Six additional large air tankers were called in to join suppression efforts aided by the support of Blue Mountain Interagency Dispatch Center. The air tankers worked with resources from the Double Creek Fire, Nebo Fire, Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM), local resources and tactical firefighting aircraft air attack on the spot fire. Crews from Double Creek and Nebo Fires remained on the fire into the morning, continuing suppression efforts.Eagle Cap Wilderness FiresThere are three lightning caused fires within the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The Nebo, Sturgill, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires are active and being managed to protect public and private infrastructure, while playing a natural role within designated Wilderness.Nebo Fire: 12,182 | 0% contained | 126...