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Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs P-515 & Lionshead Fire Update – Monday, September 14, 2020 – 9:00 a.m. Weather and Fire Behavior: Today, the dense smoke cover will begin to disperse, continuing through the week as the area experiences a transition in weather. Slightly stronger southwest winds are expected along ridges and in valleys, which may align with terrain to contribute to fire movement. Temperatures will remain in the 70s, but with higher relative humidity levels of 25 to 35 percent. Very active surface fire is anticipated along the northern perimeter of the fire with torching and spotting likely. Some precipitation is expected later in the week.  Current Situation: On Monday morning the Evacuation Level for Sidwalter Flats has been raised to a Level 2 - “be SET to go at a moment’s notice.” Also, Simnasho residents are in a Level 1 - “be aware there is a fire in the area and be READY.” The priority on the Lionshead Fire today is protecting life and...

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Start Date: 8/16/2020 Cause: Lightning Incident Commander: Noel Livingston, Pacific Northwest Team 3 Approximate Size: 168,097 acres Containment: 5% Total Personnel: 1340Approximate Distance:  20 miles west of Warm SpringsResources on the Fire: 46 crews50 engines 7 dozers32 water tenders12 helicopters Cooperating Agencies:Marion County SheriffLinn County SheriffJefferson County SheriffDeschutes County Sheriff Lionshead Fire Update – Monday, September 14, 2020 – 9:00 a.m. Weather and Fire Behavior: Today, the dense smoke cover will begin to disperse, continuing through the week as the area experiences a transition in weather. Slightly stronger southwest winds are expected along ridges and in valleys, which may align with terrain to contribute to fire movement. Temperatures will remain in the 70s, but with higher relative humidity levels of 25 to 35 percent. Very active surface fire is anticipated along the northern perimeter of the fire with torching and spotting...

Beachie Creek Fire Update for Monday, September 14, 2020 Brian Gales, Incident Commander, NWIMT13Les Hallman, Incident Commander, OSFMStart date: Aug, 16, 2020Location: Santiam Canyon west of Detroit, OR, Southern Clackamas CountyCause: UnknownFire size: 188,374 acresAir Assets Assigned: 7Total personnel: 563Salem, Ore. – Firefighters will resume work on Monday to secure the perimeter of the Beachie Creek Fire. Crews and heavy equipment are working to tie the pieces of existing control line together on the west and northwest portions of the fire. Line construction and reinforcement efforts which began Saturday south of Highway 22 will continue. Firefighters continue to work with landowners on the southeastern perimeter of the fire to build and secure control lines in that area. Firefighters began mopping up and systematically assessing damage to structures inside the fire on Sunday and will continue those efforts today.The Beachie Creek Fire and the Riverside Fire remain about one...

Special Statement Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has extended the AIR QUALITY ADVISORY for the entire State of Oregon due to smoke levels that are fluctuating between unhealthy for sensitive groups and hazardous. Fire Fire crews took advantage of the smoke blanket and cooler temperatures this weekend. Fire growth and activity on large fires remain limited compared to the wind events of last week. Holiday Farm continues to burn internally through a dense understory. Beachie Creek and Lionshead have merged, and both still have pockets of unburned fuel along the northern edge where there is minimal safe access. Riverside is the most active of the large fires, continuing to make small runs internally as it aligns with rugged terrain and light winds. These cooler temperatures and high nighttime humidities will continue to moderate activity today. Smoke This morning the smoke layer will be joined by a dense band of fog pushing inland. This window of reduced visibility should...

South Obenchain Fire Update   Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Doug Johnson Oregon State Fire Marshal Incident Management Blue Team, Incident Commander, Scott Magers September 14, 2020 – 9:00 AM 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:  The south and western containment lines of the fire perimeter have held for several shifts. Crews continue to improve and mop up the interior of the established lines, in many places up to 300 feet.  Improvement of...

 Archie Creek Fire Northwest Incident Management Team 9 (Incident Commander Brian Goff) Email: 2020.archiecreek@firenet.gov Phone: 971-334-7674 Hours: 7am-8pm Fire Update: Monday, Sept. 14, 2020 Current Situation: Favorable weather conditions yesterday resulted in another day of decreased fire activity on the Archie Creek Fire. Containment lines along the western flank of the fire were held in check from the South Fork of Calapooya Creek, down to Glide.   Crews continue working in the area to reinforce primary and secondary containment lines. In the Little River area, crews are using a combination of existing road systems and new dozer lines to check the fire’s spread. Structure protection resources remain in place area. Air operations were grounded for another day due to smokey conditions in the region.Firefighters, and crews from the Oregon Department of Transportation and Pacific Power continue work along Highway 138E by cutting hazard trees, checking downed power lines and...

Lincoln City, Ore. – Firefighters are working to finish the last of the fire line on the Echo Mountain Fire.  Once these last pieces of line are completed, both fires will be 100% lined.  Firefighters have been battling difficult terrain and dense fuels to complete the line.  The fire remains at 2,435 acres in size, and is currently 25% contained. The weather forecast for today call for similar conditions to yesterday until this evening, when rain is expected.  A chance of precipitation persists in the forecast through the end of the week. Crews will be looking to take advantage of the incoming precipitation.  While the rain is helpful, there is still a lot of work to accomplish.  Once the line is completed, firefighters will begin working to open up heavy fuels to expose them to the incoming moisture.  It is the hope of fire managers that by utilizing the weather, they will need fewer feet of hose to mop the fire up.  Minimizing the amount of hose put out simplifies the...

Riverside Fire: Remote Automated Weather Stations in Use Temporarily to Provide Timely Local Weather Data to Firefighters   The incident management team assigned to the Riverside Fire have begun using Incident Remote Automatic Weather Stations (IRAWS) to provide near real-time observational data as crews work around the clock to continue suppressing and securing hotspots.   Dedicated technicians place weather stations in areas throughout the perimeter temporarily during the fire. The weather stations are intended to be used on or near the fireline, and can be rapidly relocated if and as needed to provide timely weather data.   Fire managers use the portable weather stations to predict fire behavior, assess prescription burning times, help with fire weather forecasting, and gauge canyon and ridge top winds. Meteorologists also use this data to produce spot forecasts and provide fire weather support from all central locations.   IRAWS collect, store, and transmit data via...

Please remember that drone incursions into the temporary flight restricted area will inhibited air resources to working on the fire. 

The Lionshead Fire has heavily impacted several communities in the Santiam drainage and Breitenbush area.  Ongoing damage assessments in the Detroit area have identified 264 residences and 14 commercial properties destroyed.   Marion County Sheriff’s Office has set up a phone line (503-798-6823) to provide updates on the status of properties in the Detroit and Idanha areas (www.facebook.com/MCSOInTheKnow/).  Our hearts and prayers go out to those who have been impacted.

The Lionshead Fire has heavily impacted several communities in the Santiam drainage and Breitenbush area.  Ongoing damage assessments in the Detroit area have identified 264 residences and 14 commercial properties destroyed.   Marion County Sheriff’s Office has set up a phone line (503-798-6823) to provide updates on the status of properties in the Detroit and Idanha areas (www.facebook.com/MCSOInTheKnow/). Our hearts and prayers go out to those who have been impacted.

Archie Creek Fire Evening Update: Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020Favorable weather conditions resulted in another day of decreased fire activity on the Archie Creek Fire. Containment lines along the western flank of the fire were held in check from the South Fork of Calapooya Creek, down to Glide. Crews continue working in the area to reinforce primary and secondary containment lines. In the Little River area, crews are utilizing a combination of existing road systems and new dozer lines to check the fires spread. Structure protection resources remain in place throughout the Little River area. Air operations were grounded for another day due to smoky conditions in the region. The Archie Creek Fire has burned 121,379 acres and remains 10% contained.Crews from the Oregon Department of Transportation and Pacific Power continue work along Highway 138E by cutting hazard trees, checking downed power lines and removing debris from the roadway. The highway remains closed to all non-fire personnel from...

September 13 #RiversideFire Video Update: Cooperators come together to share updates, "We're in this together"#ClackamasWildfires Watch video here:

 September 13, 2020 – 9:00 PM Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Doug Johnson Oregon State Fire Marshal Incident Management Blue Team, Incident Commander, Scott Magers 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. General Updates:  Predicted strong winds did not materialize but the fire did became active on the east flank. Smoke continued to inhibit the use of aircraft on the incident. Crews on the southwestern to northern flanks of the fire continue to reinforce dozer...

Actualización del Incendio Beachie Creek para el Domingo 13 de Septiembre, 2020 Brian Gales, Incident Commander, NWIMT13Les Hallman, Incident Commander, OSFMFecha de Inicio: 16 de Agosto, 2020Ubicación: Santiam Canyon Oeste de Detroit, OR. Sur del Condado ClackamasCausa: DesconocidaTamaño del incendio: 188,935 acresRecursos Aéreos Asignados: 7Personal total: 563Salem, Ore. – Una vez que la neblina empiece a disiparse el Domingo, los combatientes resumirán el trabajo alrededor del perímetro del Incendio Beachie Creek. Los combatientes empezaran la liquidación y evaluar sistemáticamente los daños a las estructuras dentro del incendio. Brigadas y equipo pesado trabajaran el Domingo para unir los trozos existentes en la línea de control en las partes del oeste y noroeste del incendio. Los esfuerzos de construcción de línea y refuerzos cual iniciaros el Sábado al sur de la carretera 22 continuaran el Domingo. Los combatientes están trabajando con los dueños de las tierras...

#ClackamasWildfires UPDATE: City of Molalla evacuation level reduced to Level 2; urban areas removed from Level 1 (including Wilsonville, Lake Oswego, West Linn, Clackamas, Happy Valley, Gladstone, Milwaukie, Tualatin)UPDATE (Sept. 13, 2020, 7:05 p.m.) CITY OF MOLALLA EVACUATION LEVEL REDUCED TO LEVEL 2Effective immediately (Sunday, Sept. 13), the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office is reducing the evacuation level from Level 3 (Red) to Level 2 (Yellow) for the City of Molalla and some areas north and southwest of Molalla.  Please refer to the Wildfire Evacuation Zones map for specific areas included.This change in the evacuation level allows the residents of Molalla to return home.  The Sheriff’s Office and the Emergency Operations Center want to caution returning residents to be aware of the following:You are still at a Level 2 evacuation. “Be Set” to evacuate if conditions change.Be on the lookout for downed powerlines or other hazards.Do NOT bring your livestock back...

Lincoln City, OR. – Heavy fuels and dense brush have hampered firefighter’s efforts to complete the control lines around 100% of the fire.  Tonight’s night shift resources will concentrate on patrolling and monitoring the fire.  Tonight is the last night shift. The fire footprint remains at 2,435 acres.  Structure assessment teams arrived from Idaho and met with Lincoln County representatives to begin the structural assessment process.  This process involves going to each property impacted by the fire and inventorying the structures that were damaged and identifying the extent of the damage.    Oregon National Guard resources arrived today to provide additional security at road junctions.  This security is intended to further limit access to the fire area and evacuated neighborhoods.  Oregon Department of Transportation employees are providing the support for the Highway 18 closure.  The Incident Management Team would like to thank everyone for respecting these...

 The anticipated increase in winds over the fire area this afternoon has the fire becomng active on the eastern flank. Smoke is inhibiting the use of aircraft at this