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Quick Facts - Fire Summary Start Date: 8/17/2020 Cause: Lightning Incident Commander: Noel Livingston, Pacific Northwest Team 3 Approximate Size: 16,952 acres Containment: 40% Total Personnel: 1,229Approximate Distance:  8 miles from Maupin/7 miles from Tygh Valley Resources on the Fire:  32 crews89 engines 8 dozers 17 water tenders9 helicopters Cooperating Agencies:Wasco County SheriffWasco County Emergency ManagementNTSB/FAA Weather and Fire Behavior:  Hot and dry weather conditions with temperatures in the 90’s and lower humidity will continue to impact fuels along the fire perimeters and unburned islands in the fire interior. Terrain driven light winds will keep fire active into early evening. Extreme drought and higher temperatures will drive active fire behavior across the fire throughout the day. Last 24 hours: Along the northwestern perimeter crews and dozers continue to secure containment lines and mop up activities have started. On the eastern side of the...

MAPLETON, Ore.—Firefighters continued mop up operations around the Sweet Creek Milepost 2 Fire today, working as much as 75 to 100 feet into some portions of the fire. The fire was less active, despite warm temperatures and low relative humidity. Helicopters continued to make bucket drops on hot spots, as crews used hand tools and hose lays for mop up. Following careful planning, firefighters conducted a burnout operation in the northwest corner of the fire this evening. The operation helped secure that corner of the fire by removing unburned fuels between the fire perimeter and established fire line. Smoke from the burnout could be seen over the fire late into the evening. Tonight, a specially equipped aircraft will overfly the fire to better map the perimeter and identify hotspots. Containment has increased to 30%.The Incident Management Team held a virtual community meeting at 7 pm tonight, which was livestreamed on the incident’s Facebook page @sweetcreekmp2fire. The meeting...

White River Fire perimeter continues to hold and look good while firefighters manage hotspots within the burn out area from last night. In the Canyon, the Redmond Hotshots were able to complete fireline down to the White River.No LIVE update is planned for this evening.  Stay tuned for tomorrow morning's update from our Incident

PENDLETON, Ore. – The Umatilla National Forest has reopened some access within the Tucannon watershed following reduced firefighter activity along Forest Service Road (FSR) 47.  Effective Wednesday, Sept. 2, FSR 47 and FSR 4620 will both be open to the Little Tucannon Bridge. FSR 47 will remain closed from the bridge up to the intersection with FSR 4712 and FSR 4713, which also both remain closed. The area closure is also still in effect for both firefighter and public safety.  Forest officials will continually review the area and road closure needs based on fire activity, hazards and continued repairs on Forest Service Road (FSR) 47 above the Little Tucannon Bridge. Detailed closure maps are available on the Forest website and at any Forest office. Closure signs will also be posted on the ground. Local fire managers from the Pomeroy Ranger District took command of the Rattlesnake Fire today from the Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 3. The fire is 497 acres in size and...

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE Barlow and Hood River Ranger Districts, Mt Hood National Forest FOREST ORDER NO. 06-06-06-20-06 Barlow and Hood River Ranger District Fire Closure Pursuant to 16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b), and to provide for public and firefighter safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Barlow and Hood River Ranger Districts of the Mt Hood National Forest, as shown on the attached map (Exhibit A). This order supersedes order 06-06-06-20-05, signed August 25, 2020. This Order is effective beginning 1200 August 27, 2020 and will remain in effect until October 31, 2020 or until rescinded. PROHIBITIONS: Going into or being upon National Forest System lands within the Fire Closure Area. 1. Going into or being upon an area closed for the protection of public health or safety. (36 CFR 261.53(e)) 2. Being on a road. ( 36 CFR § 261.54(e)) 3. Being on a trail. (36 CFR § 261.55(a)) CLOSURE AREA DESCRIPTION: As depicted on...

White River Fire Update 29NEW EVACUATION LEVELSFirefighters made great progress on the hotspot in the northwest quadrant right above Pine Hollow. As per Sheriff Magill directions Evacuation level will be lowered and lifted in certain areas. There are no remaining level 3 areas. Please use caution when transiting the area due to Fire Teams still actively fighting fires in the area.White River Fire Evacuation Area Updates are as follows:Level 2 GET READY: for Pine Grove from the area east from Bear Springs Ranger Station along Hwy 216 through Pine Grove to the intersection of Endersby Rd and 216, also included are all of Endersby Rd, Linns Mill Rd and Kelly Springs Rd has been lowered to Level 2 GET READY.Level 1 GET READY: All residences east side of Endersby Rd and East Side of Kelly Springs Rd to Hwy 197 have been lowered to Level 1 Get Ready.LEVEL 1 GET SET: for the area from Woodcock Rd to Driver Rd to White River Crossing to include Muller Rd, Smock Rd, Ayres Rd, Barber Lane and...

Size: 50 acres Location: Opal Creek Wilderness, Willamette National Forest, 6 mi. north of Detroit, OR Containment: 0 percent Suppression Strategy: full suppression Date Detected: August 16, 2020, 11:18 a.m. Cause: unknown Resources: 1 crew, 1 road grader, 1 water tender, 1 backhoe, 43 total personnel, 1 Type 2 helicopter. 1 Type 1 helicopter and 1 Rappel ship Current Situation: Yesterday the fire increased in size from 25 acres to 50 acres. The fire continues to be active throughout the night. Fire fighters have seen an increase in fire activity in the morning producing smoke early in the day. There has been a visible increase in smoke from the fire.  In addition smoke from the Lionshead fire on the Warm Springs Reservation is producing smoke and nighttime temperature inversion may push the smoke down Beachie Creek and French Creek and may impact the town of Detroit, Jawbone Flats and communities in the...

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MAPLETON, Ore.—Firefighters had another successful night on the Sweet Creek Milepost 2 Fire. Hand crews, engines, and water tenders continued to strengthen lines around the fire, which is now estimated to be 15% contained. They also continued putting in hose lays to bring more water to the fire. Some concern remains about fire line holding at the bottom of steep slopes where rolling debris could spread fire. Day crews will assess and strengthen these lines today. They will also continue mop up operations around the fire’s perimeter. Predicted high temperatures, low relative humidity, and winds remain a concern, but air resources are available to cool hot spots and quickly address any spot fires. Fire managers have adjusted their estimate of the fire’s size down to 382 acres. Steep terrain, smoky conditions, and dense vegetation have made it extremely difficult to accurately map the fire. Additionally, air resources have not been available to provide nighttime infrared...

With west winds predicted for the fire area today, smoke should continue to move east and not impact communities along Highway 197. View the complete report

This update is for the P-515 Fire and Lionshead Fire burning on the Warm Springs Reservation. Both fires are being managed for full suppression. The P-515 Fire is in patrol status. Today, Eric Knerr’s NW Team 7 will transition management of the fire at 6:00 p.m. to incoming NW Team 10 (Alan Lawson). Northwest Team 7 would like to thank the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs and Madras community for their support during this incident. Current Status: The Lionshead Fire is now 8,518 acres and 30% contained. The fire continues to burn to the west and southwest, moving up the White Water River and Milk Creek drainages. Air resources are engaged on the northwest and southwest corners of the fire. Dozers and masticators constructed the fire line further west on both areas. Lionshead: The Lionshead Fire continues to push on the NW and SW corners, spotting and slopping-over daily. Every day the firefighters have lined and secured those areas under difficult conditions. The north,...

This update is for the P-515 Fire and Lionshead Fire burning on the Warm Springs Reservation. Both fires are being managed for full suppression. The P-515 Fire is in patrol status. Today, Eric Knerr’s NW Team 7 will transition management of the fire at 6:00 p.m. to incoming NW Team 10 (Alan Lawson). Northwest Team 7 would like to thank the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs and Madras community for their support during this incident. Current Status: The Lionshead Fire is now 8,518 acres and 30% contained. The fire continues to burn to the west and southwest, moving up the White Water River and Milk Creek drainages. Air resources are engaged on the northwest and southwest corners of the fire. Dozers and masticators constructed the fire line further west on both areas. Lionshead: The Lionshead Fire continues to push on the NW and SW corners, spotting and slopping-over daily. Every day the firefighters have lined and secured those areas under difficult conditions. The north,...

Quick Facts - Fire Summary Start Date: 8/17/2020 Cause: Lightning Incident Commander: Noel Livingston, Pacific Northwest Team 3 Approximate Size: 16,356 acres Containment: 10% Total Personnel: 758Approximate Distance:  8 miles from Maupin/7 miles from Tygh Valley Resources on the Fire:  10 crews85 engines 8 dozers 17 water tenders9 helicopters Cooperating Agencies:Wasco County SheriffWasco County Emergency ManagementNTSB/FAA Weather and Fire Behavior:  Hot and dry weather conditions with temperatures in the 90’s and lower humidities will impact fuels along the fire perimeters and unburned islands in the fire interior. An afternoon low pressure system will bring in winds gusting into the 20’s from the west/northwest that could result in single tree torching and spotting outside the perimeter. Active fire behavior is expected throughout the entire day as seasonal temperatures combined with extreme drought will keep fuels receptive to ignitions. Last 24 hours:  Crews...

MAPLETON, Ore.—Firefighters and air resources worked through the day to keep the Sweet Creek Milepost 2Fire within its current footprint. Fire activity picked up around noon, but was kept mostly in check byhelicopters dropping water from the Siuslaw River and ground crews using established hose lays. A fewsmall areas of growth outside the line were quickly controlled. Fallers removed snags to make areas safer forfirefighters and to shore up fire lines. To date, no injuries or accidents have been reported on the fire, despitesteep terrain and challenging conditions.Fire managers have adjusted their estimate of the fire’s size down to 382 acres. Steep terrain, smokyconditions, and dense vegetation have made it extremely difficult to accurately map the fire. Additionally, airresources have not been available to provide nighttime infrared overflights. The acreage may be adjusted asbetter information becomes available.At the evening briefing for night shift crews, Incident Commander...

NOTICE: Firefighters intend to implement a burn operation late afternoon today (Tuesday, Sept 1) and into the evening as conditions allow.  The burn out will occur north of Bear Springs on the southwest portion of the White River Fire and is expected to create increased smoke in the area. Success of this burn will be a key factor in downgrading of the existing Level 3 evacuation status as soon as safety

"West winds over the fire area today will keep smoke on the east side of Mt. Hood." See below for today's smoke

This update is for the P-515 Fire and Lionshead Fire burning on the Warm Springs Reservation. Both fires are being managed for full suppression.   On Wednesday, September 2nd, Eric Knerr’s Type 2 Incident Management Team (IMT), Northwest Team 7, will transition management of the fire to incoming Type 2 IMT, Northwest Team 10, managed by Incident Commander Alan Lawson. Current Situation: The P-515 Fire is 4,609 acres and 92% contained. Securing of the fire perimeter continued, with interior mop up ongoing. The Lionshead Fire is now 7,965 acres and 25% contained. Active fire behavior to the west and southwest occurred yesterday. Air resources have continued to be engaged on the northwest and southwest portion of the fire. P-515 Fire: Mop up activities will be ongoing with removal of equipment and resources from the fire line that are no longer needed. Lionshead Fire: Maximum effort and resources remain engaged on the northwest and southwest corners of the fire. Firefighters are...

See the attached PDF for today's Air Quality Report and

See the attached PDF for today's Air Quality Report and