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 The South Obenchain Fire management teams will be hosting a virtual public meeting today (Wednesday 9/16/2020) at 3 PM on the South Obenchain Facebook

Acres: 135,956 based on infrared flight                                                Riverside Fire Info: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7174/                                                                                                                              Containment: 3%                                                                                                                              fb.com/RiversideFireInfo  Start Date: September 8, 2020                                                                                                      twitter.com/fire_riverside   Cause:...

Lincoln City, Ore. – Rainfall totals for yesterday were not as much as firefighters were hoping to receive.  Rain gauges placed in the fire area showed that the western half of the fire received 0.13-0.18 inches of rain.  Further to the east, the rain gauges only received trace amounts of precipitation.  The lack of rain didn’t slow firefighter’s progress though.  The Echo Mountain Complex remained at 2,552 acres, but is now 40% contained.  Firefighters are working on mopping up and securing the fire.  Mopping up is the methodical process of detecting hotspots around the fire’s perimeter and removing the heat.  This is generally conducted using water, but utilizing the high relative humidity to assist is also a tactic firefighters will employ.  Fire resources will continue this process over the next few days to make sure there are no threats to the fire line. The incident meteorologist is predicting more significant rainfall over the fire area later in the week. ...

Smoke Outlook for 9/16 - 9/17 _ NW Oregon Willamette Valley   Special Statement Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has extended the AIR QUALITY ADVISORY for the entire State of Oregon due to hazardous smoke conditions.   Fire Fire activity on the Riverside and Beachie Creek fires has slowed significantly, showing small pockets of heat along the fireline where crews are working to get access. Today's cooler temperatures and incoming low pressure will help firefighter efforts. Internal pockets and dense understory will continue to smolder and clean up through the week.   Smoke Today, expect to see air quality improve as this low-pressure meanders inland. The stalled low-pressure system has scoured out the lingering smoke in Tillamook, Florence, and Coos Bay. The Willamette Valley is starting to see some relief, but fires in California continue to send smoke into Oregon up the I-5 corridor. Levels of particulate matter will drop below 200 for the first time in a week. Most of...

BRATTAIN FIRE UPDATE September 15, 2020 @ 9 AM Virtual Community Meeting: Tonight @ 7:00 PM.  Watch on Fremont-Winema National Forest Facebook page or listen live on KPAI 103.1 FM. Yesterday: Containment line has been established in the northeastern area of the fire along Hwy 31.  Patrols continued work in the northeast and east to reinforce black line and protect property.  Dozer work in the southern portion of the fire made significant progress and crews continued structural protection work in these areas. The most significant fire growth occurred on the northwest perimeter as the fire crossed the Chewaucan River in the evening.  Additional fire resources were assigned to this area due to fire spread. Today: Warm and dry conditions coupled with strong, gusty winds will continue to be a challenge.  A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 12 – 8 PM.  Additional firefighting ground resources and aircraft are expected to arrive to bolster efforts.  Forest Road 3510 and...

 Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Doug Johnson Oregon State Fire Marshal Incident Management Blue Team, Incident Commander, Scott Magers September 15, 2020 – 9:00 PM The life and safety of the public and all wildland fire responders is always the number one priority for all fire agencies.  To keep firefighters and communities healthy and safe, all firefighters are asked to follow recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to reduce the spread of illness.  This also includes limited entry into the incident command post and base camp.  Please see the websites below or contact the Jackson County Emergency Management Office at (541) 776-7338 for further fire information. Current situation Solid work by fire fighters combined with favorable weather conditions the past few days helped turn the corner on the fires growth. A complete line surrounds the fire which still requires much needed improvement to be considered contained. The...

BLM extends closure of campgrounds and recreation activities in northwestern Oregon - 9/15SUMMARY: The Northwest Oregon District, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is giving notice that they are: 1. Closing all BLM established campgrounds across the Northwest Oregon District. 2. Implementing temporary use restrictions across the Northwest Oregon District as follows: a. Dispersed camping on BLM managed lands. b. Use of OHVs on BLM managed lands; OHV systems at Shotgun and Nestucca are closed at this time. c. Campfires, including those in metal fire rings, are restricted on BLM managed lands. d. Smoking, except while in non-public buildings, closed vehicles, in boats on the water, or while standing in the water. e. Discharging a firearm except for legal hunting purposes. f. Violating any State of Oregon Department of Forestry Regulated Closure Proclamation in effect during the time of this restriction. For BLM managed lands east of I-5, please see order signed on September 10, 2020. This...

Press Briefing Update on Clackamas County Wildfires: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15Date9/15/2020Clackamas County and our partners held a 30-minute press conference at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15 in the Board of Clackamas County Commissioners hearing room, 4th floor, 2051 Kaen Road, Oregon City, 97045. The room was opened at 2:45 p.m. for media.Speakers included:Captain Brandon PaxtonClackamas Fire Public Information Officer (emcee)Alan SinclairSouthwest Incident Management Team Incident CommanderNancy BushClackamas County Disaster Management DirectorChristine HollenbeckClackamas River Water ProvidersDr. Jeffrey AndersonClackamas County Behavioral HealthSpecial guestJazzi, a Golden Retriever therapy dog from HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response TranscriptBrandon PaxtonGood afternoon. Thank you for joining us. My name is Brandon Paxton on behalf of the Oregon State FireMarshal's office here today to provide some updates for 3 p.m. on the Sept. 15 regarding the Clackamas Wildfires. We have a...

From the Warm Springs Police Department:There is no change to the evacuation levels from yesterday 9/14/20 Sid Walter/County Line Area remain at a Level 2 Evacuation Advisement, Simnasho remains at a Level 1 Evacuation.   The Warm Springs Police Department would like to extend a thank you to the Warm Springs Fire Management Prevention Team for passing out evacuation information pamphlets yesterday to the residents in the Sid Walter Area. The following information is a re-iteration of the pamphlets. Evacuation Level Information: Color coded as green, Level 1 Evacuation: Be Prepared. Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in the area, monitor emergency services website and local media outlets for information. This is a time for preparation and precautionary movement of person with special needs, mobile property and (under certain circumstances) pets and livestock. If conditions worsen, emergency services personnel may contact you via an emergency notification system. This...

From the Warm Springs Police Department:There is no change to the evacuation levels from yesterday 9/14/20 Sid Walter/County Line Area remain at a Level 2 Evacuation Advisement, Simnasho remains at a Level 1 Evacuation.  The Warm Springs Police Department would like to extend a thank you to the Warm Springs Fire Management Prevention Team for passing out evacuation information pamphlets yesterday to the residents in the Sid Walter Area.  The following information is a re-iteration of the pamphlets. Evacuation Level Information:Color coded as green, Level 1 Evacuation: Be Prepared.Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in the area, monitor emergency services website and local media outlets for information.  This is a time for preparation and precautionary movement of person with special needs, mobile property and (under certain circumstances) pets and livestock.If conditions worsen, emergency services personnel may contact you via an emergency notification system.This...

Skies are clearing over the Incident Command Post at Central Point and we’re starting to hear air support flying overhead in support of our mop up efforts. 

Riverside Fire – September 15, 2020 Update   Acres: 135,401                                                                                               Riverside Fire Info: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7174/                                                                                                                              Percent Containment: 0%                                                                                                               fb.com/RiversideFireInfo   Start Date: September 8, 2020                                                                ...

Actualización del Incendio Beachie Creek para el Martes 15 de Septiembre, 2020 Salem, Ore. – El aumento de acres en el tamaño del incendio hoy no se debe a la propagación del fuego en las ultimas 24 horas, sino a que se hizo una evolución aérea. Esto permitió una medida más precisa y un mapeo mejor. Los combatientes continuaran trabajando el Martes asegurando el perímetro del Incendio Beachie Creek. Las brigadas y equipo pesado continuaran conectando y fortaleciendo la línea de control existente en la porción oeste y noroeste del incendio. En los últimos par de días se ah logro buen progreso en esta área. Los combatientes continúan trabajando con los dueños de las tierras en el perímetro sureste del incendio construyendo y asegurando líneas de control en esa área. Los combatientes continuaran con la liquidación y evaluando sistemáticamente los daños a las estructuras dentro del incendio. Debido a estos esfuerzos, los combatientes han logrado un 15% de...

Springfield, Ore. –The Urban Search and Rescue Team has completed 431 structural evaluations in the fire area. The team started at the eastern edge of the fire in the community of Rainbow and have been working west down the Highway 126 corridor. The team expects to assess structures in the community of Blue River today. The team has assessed approximately 30 percent of the 1018 structures in the fire area. Structures include commercial buildings, residences and outbuildings.Of the 431 structures evaluated by the team: ·       315 have been destroyed or failed (308 destroyed, 7 failed) ·       102 no damage reported ·       14 damaged To ensure accurate information, Lane County partners are finalizing a process on how to release the damage assessments and share more detailed information with property owners. The Lane County Office of Emergency Management Call Center is available to assist homeowners and residents with damage assessment information. The Lane...

Fire Summary:As of 9 a.m. today all evacuation are lifted. Access to highway 422 North will be open at noon. Highway 62 and highway 422 remain closed to the public. Only residence of these areas will be allowed access. They must show proof of residency to enter. The area will remain closed to non-residents. Efforts are being made to reopen highway 62 and highway 422 north. Please check www.trickcheck.com for the latest updates. Containing the fire requires diligent, labor intensive work. Working within the fires interior, crews will search for hot spots. These hot spots can be found in downed logs and tree stumps. Firefighters turn logs over and dig out stumps then spray them with water until the material is cold to the touch. Crews will work 25’ into the fire’s interior, building a crust around the fire to secure the perimeter. Safety remains our top priority. This includes trying to prevent COVID-19 infections. Personnel are following the Center for Disease Con-trol...

Air quality and smoke summaries can be found

Air quality and smoke summaries can be found

Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs P-515 & Lionshead Fire Update – Tuesday, September 15, 2020 – 9:00 a.m. Weather and Fire Behavior: Today winds will be light and dense smoke will not dissipate to the degree expected. Temperatures will be in the 70s with slightly higher humidity than yesterday. Active fire behavior is anticipated today, especially at higher elevations. There will also be a change in wind direction, from southwest winds yesterday to light east winds early today and north and northwest winds later in the afternoon. Some precipitation is possible Thursday. Current Situation: Aviation assets were still unable to fly yesterday and flights will likely not be possible today because of poor visibility. The northeast portion of the fire on the Warm Springs Reservation continues to experience the most active fire growth, yesterday reaching the North Fork of Cedar Creek and Badger Creek. Firefighting operations have been challenged not only by lack of air support, but...

Lionshead Fire Update – Tuesday, September 15, 2020 – 9:00 a.m. Start Date: 8/16/2020 Cause: Lightning Incident Commander: Noel Livingston, Pacific Northwest Team 3 Approximate Size: 168,097 acres Containment: 5%Total Personnel: 1182Approximate Distance:  20 miles west of Warm SpringsResources on the Fire: 47 crews49 engines 9 dozers29 water tenders11 helicopters Cooperating Agencies:Marion County SheriffLinn County SheriffJefferson County SheriffDeschutes County Sheriff Weather and Fire Behavior: Today winds will be light and dense smoke will not dissipate to the degree expected. Temperatures will be in the 70s with slightly higher humidity than yesterday. Firefighting efforts have been challenged both by lack of air support and unusually active fire behavior overnight. Active fire behavior is anticipated today, especially at higher elevations. There will also be a change in wind direction, from southwest winds yesterday to light east winds early today and north and...

Beachie Creek Fire Update for Tuesday, September 15, 2020Brian Gales, Incident Commander, NWIMT13Les Hallman, Incident Commander, OSFMStart date: Aug, 16, 2020Location: Santiam Canyon west of Detroit, OR, Southern Clackamas CountyCause: UnknownFire size: 190,138 acresAir Assets Assigned: 7Total personnel: 572Salem, Ore. – The increased acreage in fire size reported today is not due to fire spread over the past 24 hours but because an aerial assessment was completed. This allowed for a more accurate measure and improved mapping of the fire. Firefighters will resume work Tuesday to secure the perimeter of the Beachie Creek Fire. Crews and heavy equipment continue to connect and strengthen existing control line together on the west and northwest portions of the fire. Good progress was made in this area over the last couple days. Firefighters continue to work with landowners on the southeastern perimeter of the fire to build and secure control lines in that area. Firefighters will also...