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Confederated Tribes of Warms Springs P-515 & Lionshead Fire Update Thursday, September 10, 2020 – 9:00 a.m.Weather and Fire Behavior: Morning winds from the southeast are expected to shift to the northwest this afternoon, promoting fire spread back to the south and east. Temperatures will be in the 70s with minimum relative humidity in the teens. Drought conditions, higher temperatures and low relative humidity will continue to contribute to the active fire behavior. Current Situation: The perimeter of the P-515 Fire is completely lined. Hand crews continue to improve containment lines and mop up is ongoing. It has burned 4,609 acres.On the Lionshead, fire was very active on the west side of the fire toward the town of Detroit. Extreme drought conditions combined with strong easterly winds, due to a cold front, pushed the fire spread west over the crest of the cascades and north of Mt. Jefferson on Monday evening. On the reservation, crews took advantage of the easterly winds to...

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The Pacific Northwest experienced historic fire activity over the last two days. Continued easterly winds have pushed the Lionshead Fire to grow to 105,340 acres. Weather and Fire Behavior: Temperatures will be warmer with slightly lower humidity levels than yesterday. Easterly winds will persist through most of the day, changing to southeast in the late afternoon. East winds will decrease; however, drought conditions, high temperatures and low relative humidity will contribute to continued active fire behavior. Current Situation: Extreme drought conditions combined with strong easterly winds, due to a cold front, pushed the fire spread west over the crest of the cascades and north of Mt. Jefferson. Long range spotting contributed to more than 12 miles of fire spread that included the areas around Breitenbush and Detroit Lake. The fire also crossed highway 22 in multiple places. Fire personnel coordinated with local emergency services on evacuations, providing escort for residents...

Quick Facts - Fire SummaryStart Date: 8/16/2020 Cause: Lightning Incident Commander: Noel Livingston, Pacific Northwest Team 3 Approximate Size: 109,223 acres Containment: 5% Total Personnel: 1000Approximate Distance:  20 miles west of Warm SpringsResources on the Fire: 39 crews38 engines 3 dozers36 water tenders10 helicopters Cooperating Agencies:Marion County SheriffLinn County SheriffJefferson County SheriffDeschutes County Sheriff Lionshead Fire Update – Thursday, September 10, 2020 – 9:00 a.m.        Weather and Fire Behavior: Morning winds from the southeast are expected to shift to the northwest this afternoon, promoting fire spread back to the south and east. Temperatures will be in the 70s with minimum relative humidity in the teens. Drought conditions, higher temperatures and low relative humidity will continue to contribute to the active fire behavior. Current Situation: The Lionshead fire continues to actively grow on the west side of the...

Springfield, Ore. – Firefighters celebrated some small successes yesterday on the Holiday Farm Fire.  Fire behavior and weather conditions were still treacherous and kept firefighters from accessing many areas of the fire.  In many cases, however, they were able to move fire around and away from structures.  They utilized small “burnout” operations to remove lighter fuels in the path of the main fire.  Burnouts enable a lower intensity burn that is more manageable and less destructive.  These tactics aren’t always feasible due to factors such as wind, terrain, and fuel conditions.  It is estimated that over 100 structures were saved yesterday. The fire was mapped using an Infrared overflight last night at 144,695 acres.  Containment remains at 0%.  207 personnel are assigned to the incident.  Fire resources are spread thin across the western United States as large fires are burning in many states. Orders for critical needs have been placed. Today, firefighters are...

   Thursday September 10, 2020 9:00 a.m. Update                                        Completion: 0% Acres: 120,000                                                                   Start Date: September 8, 2020 Cause: Human                                                        Location: 2 miles SE of Estacada, OR       Total Personnel: 100                                                                                                                                                    Yesterday: With more than 100,000 acres of new growth and numerous evacuations, firefighters focused their efforts on critical life-safety concerns as the fire moved an additional four...

Beachie Creek Fire (·Incident Name Update) Update for Thursday September 10, 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: 182,000 AcresAir Assets Assigned: 5Total personnel: 423Salem, Ore. – Fire Operations continue to be in rescue mode; however, firefighters made significant progress yesterday in opening roadways for emergency personnel. This has created critical access for crews to affect rescues and for trapped citizens to evacuate. Additionally, as fire crews and law enforcement officers patrol the interior of the fire we gain critical intelligence on the extent of destruction.The cities of Mill City, Gates, Lyons, Mehama, Detroit and other areas along Hwy 22 have seen significant damage. The fire has destroyed multiple buildings along the Santiam Canyon. Fire managers have now determined that at least 13 new fires...

The Archie Creek Fire burning east of Roseburg spread to the west Wednesday due to hot, dry and windy conditions. The fire started Tuesday in the Steamboat area and merged with the Star Mt Fire in the Susan Creek area.  The combined fires are now called the Archie Creek Fire which is now 107,000 acres and is at 0% containment.  It is burning in the North Umpqua drainage on the west slope of the Cascades. The French Creek Fire to the north is approximately 400 acres and is in patrol status.  It did not merge with the Archie Creek Fire.  Northwest IMT 9 (I.C. Goff) assumed command of the fire Wednesday evening and is coordinating suppression efforts with the Umpqua National Forest, the Roseburg Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA), the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, and Search and Rescue.   Today fire managers will continue assessment of the fire. They are working with local fire departments on point protection and with local...

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EMERGENCY CLOSURE ORDER Bureau of Land Management Roseburg District, Swiftwater Resource Area Action: Pursuant to 43 CFR 9268.3 and 43 CFR 8364.1, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) hereby provides notice that effective immediately, the public lands described below are closed to all forms of public access and will remain closed until the Archie Creek Fire is declared controlled. This closure is necessary to protect public land users from risks associated with active wildland fire, fire suppression, suppression repair, emergency stabilization, and burned area rehabilitation. The closure is also needed to protect wildland fire fighters from recreational activities that could interfere with fire suppression activities. The health and safety of and staff is our number one priority. Affected Area: All BLM lands east of Interstate 5 managed by the Swiftwater Resource Area. The lands are in Douglas and Lane Counties, Oregon. Prohibitions: The public must not enter the closure area. All uses...

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Winds push Riverside Fire to 112,000 acres; second day of extreme fire behavior                                                                                                     Completion: 0% Acres: 112,000                                                                   Start Date: September 8, 2020 Cause: Human                                                                 Location: 2 miles SE of Estacada, OR        Total Personnel: 100                                                       Fuels/Topography: Timber, grass, rugged terrain                                              ...

  UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREFOREST SERVICE WILLAMETTE NATIONAL FOREST SPRINGFIELD, OREGONORDER # 06-18-00-20-19FOREST ORDER OCCUPANCY AND USEPursuant to 16 USC 551 and 36CFR 261.50 (a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited in the areas described in this order within the administrative boundaries of the Willamette National Forest. This Order is effective on 9/8/2020 and shall be in effect until rescinded or 9/30/2020. PROHIBITIONS:   Entering into or being upon National Forest System lands closed for the protection of public health or safety. 36 CFR § 261.53(e)Being on the road. 36 CFR § 261.54(e)Being on a trail. 36 CFR § 261.55(a)The closure includes all US Forest Service lands, roads and trails within the boundary administered by the Willamette National Forest.EXEMPTIONS:   Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50 (e), the following persons are exempt from this Order: Any person with a permit specifically authorizing the otherwise...

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE UMPQUA NATIONAL FOREST Roseburg, OR ORDER NO. 06-15-06-20-421 EMERGENCY FIRE AREA CLOSURE Pursuant to 16 USC§ 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited upon general forest areas within the Umpqua National Forest as described below and shown in Exhibit A. This Order will be effective beginning September 9, 2020 and ending December 15, 2020. PROHIBITIONS: 1. Being upon a closed road. [36 CFR § 261.54 (e)] 2. Going into or being upon a closed area. [36 CFR § 261.52 (e)] 3. Being on a trail. [36 CFR § 261.55(a)] Closure is described as: All lands, roads, and trails within the North Umpqua Ranger District boundary. EXEMPTIONS: Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order: I. Persons with a permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission. 2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of any organized rescue or fire fighting force in the...

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREFOREST SERVICEUMPQUA NATIONAL FORESTRoseburg, ORORDER NO. 06-15-06-20-421EMERGENCY FIRE AREA CLOSUREPursuant to 16 USC§ 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited upon generalforest areas within the Umpqua National Forest as described below and shown in Exhibit A. This Orderwill be effective beginning September 9, 2020 and ending December 15, 2020.PROHIBITIONS:1. Being upon a closed road. [36 CFR § 261.54 (e)] 2. Going into or being upon a closed area. [36 CFR § 261.52 (e)] 3. Being on a trail. [36 CFR § 261.55(a)] Closure is described as: All lands, roads, and trails within the North Umpqua Ranger Districtboundary.EXEMPTIONS:Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order:I. Persons with a permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission.2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of any organized rescue or fire fighting forcein the performance of an...

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE UMPQUA NATIONAL FOREST Roseburg, OR ORDER NO. 06-15-03-20-420 EMERGENCY FIRE AREA CLOSURE Pursuant to 16 USC§ 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50 (a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited upon general forest areas within the Umpqua National Forest as described below and shown in Exhibit A. This Order will be effective beginning September 9, 2020 and ending December 15, 2020. PROHIBITIONS: 1. Being upon a closed road. [36 CFR § 261.54 (e)] 2. Going into or being upon a closed area. [36 CFR § 261.52 (e)] 3. Being on a trail. [36 CFR § 261.55(a)] Closure is described as: AU lands, roads, and trails within the Diamond Lake Ranger District boundary. EXEMPTIONS: Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order: 1. Persons with a permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission. 2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of any organized rescue or fire fighting force in the...

Santiam Fire Update for Wednesday September 9, 2020   Brian Gales, Incident Commander, NWIMT13 Les Hallman, Incident Commander, OSFMStart date: Aug, 16, 2020Location:  Opal Creek wilderness, 6 mi North of Detroit, ORCause: UnknownFire size: 159,000 Acres Helicopters Assigned: 4Total personnel: 310Keizer, Ore. – Wildland firefighters, working on the Beachie Creek Fire, were forced to evacuate their encampment in Gates, Ore. after several electrical lines and transformers were destroyed in an extreme wind event which began on Monday afternoon. Pacific Team Northwest 13 is currently headquartered at Chemeketa Community College in Salem. Originally listed at 469 acres, the fire has grown overnight to over 131,000 acres driven by high winds and extremely dry fuels. Originally named the Beachie Creek fire, it has been renamed the Santiam Fire acknowledging that the Beachie Creek Fire no longer was the main cause of rapid fire growth and was instead fed by a series of small fires...

CHILOQUIN, OR – The Two Four Two Fire continued to burn on the Chiloquin Ranger District and the surrounding area.   An Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Type 2 Incident Management Team assumed command of the incident this morning.  The incident is a unified command with ODF and the U.S. Forest Service.   The fire is estimated to be approximately 10,000 acres with 5 percent containment.  The cause is under investigation.   The Two Four Two Fire is burning in dried grass, brush and timber with extreme fire behavior.  Growth yesterday was wind-driven, with movement in all directions.  Multiple structures are threatened.  Fire managers are still assessing structures that may have been lost.   A new fire information line has been established at 541-846-8174.  Fire information can also be reached at twofourtwofire.information@gmail.com.   There is a public meeting scheduled tonight at 7 p.m. through Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/SCOFMPFIREINFO.  The page is public...

EXTREME FIRE RISK IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST PROMPTS BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT TO CLOSE RECREATION SITESPORTLAND, Ore. – Extreme fire activity, fueled by a rare fire weather event with low humidity and strong east winds of 15 to 30 mph and gusts up to 50 mph, occurred on several fires located in western Oregon this week. To prevent human-caused fire and reduce wildfire potential, the Bureau of Land Management has instituted several closures and new fire-use restrictions.“Public and firefighter safety is our top concern,” said BLM Oregon Washington State Director Barry Bushue. “We expect another challenging day as the winds pick up speed in some areas, and we encourage everyone to keep up to date with their local emergency officials for the latest information on evacuations.” Across the BLM’s Northwest Oregon District, all developed campgrounds are closed to the public, and dispersed camping is prohibited. Members of the public may not enter closed recreation areas. This...

Wednesday September 9, 2020 12:00 p.m. Update                                        Fire: Riverside Fire                                                           Completion: 0% Acres: 40,000                                                                     Start Date: September 8, 2020 Cause: Unknown                                                             Location: 7 miles SE of Estacada, OR        Total Personnel: 100                                                      Fuels/Topography: Timber, grass, rugged terrain                                              ...