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Size: 10 acres (no increase) 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: 2 20-person crews, 1 helicopter, 1 road grader, 1 water tender, 54 total personnel Current Situation: Today firefighters on the local McKenzie Crew will assess Forest Roads 2207 and 2209 and identify areas where future brushing and clearing could allow the roads to serve as containment lines. Members of the local Santiam Crew will be brushing along the 3349 and 3341 trails to allow access for firefighters involved in installing a camera. An observation point with downcanyon views of the fire area was identified, and a camera will be installed there to assist firefighters with monitoring fire behavior. Weather and Fire Behavior: Seasonable weather conditions are likely to continue through the...

 Fire Information Line: 458-206-6192 Email: 2020.meacham@firenet.gov Incident Commander:  Mike Almas, Northern Rockies Incident Management Team Meacham Complex InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7038/  Rattlesnake Fire Inciweb:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7069/   Mike Almas’ Northern Rockies Type 2 Incident Management Team (IMT) began managing the Meacham Complex on Friday, August 21, 2020. The Meacham Complex of fires includes the Hager Ridge Fire, Horse Fire, 896 (Horseshoe Ridge) Fire, and other smaller fires located approximately twenty five miles east/southeast of Pendleton, Oregon. In addition to those fires, Mike Almas’ IMT assumed command of the Rattlesnake Fire Monday, August 24 and will manage it as part of the Meacham Complex. The Rattlesnake Fire is burning on the Pomeroy Ranger District in Washington, approximately twenty miles south of Pomeroy.  Due to the distance between the Rattlesnake Fire and other Meacham Complex fires, the fires...

 Warm Springs, Oregon - 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.Because of the progress made on the P-515 Fire, the Level 1 Evacuation (Get Ready) on Trout Lake Road west of US-26 has been lifted.Current Situation: The P-515 Fire is 4,609 acres and 65% contained.  Operations to secure the containment line along the perimeter continued through last night.The Lionshead Fire is now 4,367 acres and 15% contained.  Yesterday heavy equipment and hand crews worked to secure the north perimeter of the fire along the P-440 Rd. Increased fire activity on the southern flank led to several spot fires over primary containment lines. Firefighters were able to subdue one of the spots using aviation and ground resources.  P-515 Fire: Today, Crews will continue mop-up operations.Lionshead Fire: Work on securing the J-200 road will continue, and crews will seek opportunities to secure the...

 Fire Summary: Today dry, warm, stable weather conditions are expected across the fires.   Fire crews will continue to extinguish hot spots, mop up, patrol, and strengthen lines within 300 feet of the fire lines. The Steet Mountain Fires remain at 699 acres and 90% contained.  The Laurel Fire remains at 1,257 acres and 60% contained.  We do not anticipate the fires to grow. The fires, currently managed by the Oregon Department of Forestry Incident Management Team 2 (IC Cline), will be turned back over to the local Oregon Department of Forestry, Central Oregon District, John Day Unit, at 6:00 a.m. on August 28, 2020. We wish to thank local communities for their continued support in our  suppression efforts.  Firefighter and public safety are our highest priority during this incident, including COVID mitigation.

 Warm Springs, Oregon - 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.Because of the progress made on the P-515 Fire, the Level 1 Evacuation (Get Ready) on Trout Lake Road west of US-26 has been lifted.Current Situation: The P-515 Fire is 4,609 acres and 65% contained.  Operations to secure the containment line along the perimeter continued through last night.The Lionshead Fire is now 4,367 acres and 15% contained.  Yesterday heavy equipment and hand crews worked to secure the north perimeter of the fire along the P-440 Rd. Increased fire activity on the southern flank led to several spot fires over primary containment lines. Firefighters were able to subdue one of the spots using aviation and ground resources.  P-515 Fire: Today, Crews will continue mop-up operations.Lionshead Fire: Work on securing the J-200 road will continue, and crews will seek opportunities to secure the...

 Fire Summary: Today dry, warm, stable weather conditions are expected across the fires.   Fire crews will continue to extinguish hot spots, mop up, patrol, and strengthen lines within 300 feet of the fire lines.

 Fire Information Line: 458-207-0058 Email: 2020.meacham@firenet.gov  Incident Commander:  Mike Almas, Northern Rockies Incident Management Team InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7069/      The Rattlesnake Fire is burning in the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness on the Pomeroy Ranger District in Washington.  The fire started during a thunderstorm on August 19.  It is located approximately twenty miles south of Pomeroy and thirteen miles southeast of Dayton.  Mike Almas’ Northern Rockies Type 2 Incident Management Team (IMT) assumed command of the Rattlesnake Fire at 6:00 a.m. Monday, August 24 and is managing it as part of the Meacham Complex.   The fire is estimated at 475 acres and is burning southward into the wilderness area in a fifteen-year-old fire scar in steep terrain.  The fire is creeping and backing, burning itself out in some areas. Firefighters are engaging the fire directly where possible and scouting...

Incendio Indian Creek para el Jueves 27 de AgostoBrian Gales, Incident CommanderLonnie Click, Deputy ICFecha de Inicio: Agosto 16, 2020Ubicación: 9 miles este de Juntura, ORCausa: Humana/Bajo investigaciónTamaño del incendio: 48,128 ac.Contención: 65%Personal total: 411VALE, Ore. – Mientras que la supresión del incendio Indian Creek ha sido el centro de atención durante las últimas dos semanas, otro personal de Vale Bureau of Land Management se ha concentrado en el futuro.   Especialistas de recurses naturales y culturales han estado en el terreno desde el principio, aconsejando a los combatientes sobre áreas sensibles e identificando técnicas de supresión de impacto-mínimo para disminuir el impacto del incendio y también observando los efectos de fugo en el paisaje personalmente.   pronto, empezaran a planificar e implementar el proceso de 3 a 5 años de estabilización y rehabilitación de emergencia, trabajo necesario para proteger y restaurar el paisaje dejado por...

Indian Creek Fire Update for Thursday, August 27, 2020   Brian Gales, Incident CommanderLonnie Click, Deputy ICStart date: Aug. 16, 2020Location: 9 miles east of Juntura, ORCause: Human/under investigationFire size: 48,128 acresContainment: 65%Total personnel: 411   VALE, Ore. – While suppression of the Indian Creek Fire has been the center of attention for the last two weeks, other Vale Bureau of Land Management staff have been focusing on the future.   Natural and cultural resource specialists have been on the ground from the start, advising firefighters of sensitive areas and identifying minimal-impact suppression techniques (MIST) to lessen the fire’s impact as well as observing the fire’s effects on the landscape firsthand.   Soon, they will begin planning and implementing the 3 to 5-year process of emergency stabilization and rehabilitation (ES&R) work needed to protect and restore the landscape left behind.   “This is critical mule deer and sage-grouse habitat,...

The eastern finger from Tuesday’s growth has not moved significantly. Hand line and dozer line had been constructed along much of the north flank of the finger.  The fire has spotted across White River upstream from Keep’s Mill Campground near river mile 30.  It is estimated to be 30 acres. 

The Wasco County Sheriff has extended the Level 1 "Be Ready" evacuation alert to additional areas.  They are: · 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. · All residences on Smock Road west of the intersection of Smock Road and Ayres Road to include all residences on Barber Lane and Farlow Road. The "Be Ready" notice will remain in place for Sportsman’s

Wasco County Sheriff’s Office Release 08/26/20 On August 24, 2020 a pilot flying a Type 1 K-MAX helicopter died while conducting bucket drops while fighting the White River Fire on Mt. Hood National Forest. Thomas Duffy, a 40 year old male, of Bozeman, Montana, was flying for a contracted company supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s fire suppression efforts on the forest. Next of kin notifications have been completed. The Wasco County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Thomas Duffy.  The Wasco County Sheriff’s Office has been in contact with the Office of Sheriff, Gallatin County, Montana.  Attached is their press release and a photo regarding Thomas Duffy. We have also been in contact with the Wildland Firefighter Foundation in Bosie, ID.  The Wildland Firefighter Foundation also made the following statement: “Wildland Firefighter Foundation’s main focus is to help families of firefighters killed in the line of...

The White River Fire grew yesterday to approximately 2,290 acres based on information received late last night.  Northwest winds were amplified as they aligned with the White River drainage increasing fire activity and creating many embers which flowed downwind and started spot fires in the receptive dry vegetation.  Individual and small groups of trees torched and in places the fire ran through the crowns – treetop to treetop. The fire moved approximately 2.5 miles east/southeast staying north of the White River. It grew into flatter terrain with less vegetation and where there is more opportunity to contain the fire than on the slopes of the White River canyon to the west. Due to dry northwest winds over the upcoming days and yesterday’s fire growth, fire managers have reassessed planned containment and have brought in additional firefighters and fire managers to implement the plan.  On the north side of the fire, firefighters will continue the same work they have been...

 Green Ridge Fire Virtual Public Meeting Thursday, August 27, 2020, 6:00 p.m. The Oregon Department of Forestry, Incident Management Team 3, will livestream a virtual public meeting at 6 p.m. PST, Thursday, August 27. The team will provide an overview of the current situation including updates on the fire’s condition, predicted weather and fire behavior, and operations strategies for the next several days.   To join the meeting, please go to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenridgefire2020/live/   To participate, viewers do not need a Facebook account to view the meeting. After the meeting, the video will be saved on the Green Ridge Fire Facebook page to view later.

Closures in effect are: Trout Lake Road at pavement end; Road B140 at Potter’s Pond; Road B210 and Road P-500.All trails south of Trout Lake, west of M-120 Metolious Bench, east of Mt. Jefferson, and north of J-195 will be closed to the public. Also, Tenino Road (P-200) will be closed to the public, only fire personnel and residents are allowed on Tenino Road

Closures in effect are: Trout Lake Road at pavement end; Road B140 at Potter’s Pond; Road B210 and Road P-500.All trails south of Trout Lake, west of M-120 Metolious Bench, east of Mt. Jefferson, and north of J-195 will be closed to the public. Also, Tenino Road (P-200) will be closed to the public, only fire personnel and residents are allowed on Tenino Road

 The Rattlesnake Fire closure order #06-14-04-20-27 has been

The emergency fire closure area for the Crane Fire will be adjusted effective at 12:01 a.m. tomorrow on the Lakeview Ranger District of the Fremont-Winema National Forest. The closure area will be reduced closer to the Crane Fire perimeter.    It extends from the north fork of Cogswell Creek up the Forest Boundary to Forest Road 3900-016, locally known as Crane Creek Lane, and then onto Road 3915-281 to the junction with Forest Road 3915.  The boundary follows the western edge of Forest Road 3915 and then follows Roads 3915-013 and 3915-014 to Willow Creek, the Crane Mountain National Recreation Trail and then connects in the north fork Cogswell Creek drainage and the Forest boundary. The 3900-016, 3915-281, 3915-013 and 3915-014 Roads that make up sections of the closure area boundary are all closed.  Forest Road 3915 will remain open, although the area closure starts just west of the road. The Crane Mountain National Recreation Trail is closed north of Forest Road 4011-015 to...

         Size: 10 acres (no increase) 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 20-person crew, 1 helicopter, 1 road grader, 1 water tender, 54 total personnel   Current Situation: At the planning meeting for today’s operational shift, NIMO Incident Commander Mike Quesinberry encouraged fire and agency personnel to “keep your neighbors and firefighters to the north in your thoughts as they cope with the helicopter accident.” On Monday, August 24, the pilot of a type 1 K-MAX helicopter conducting bucket drops on the White River Fire in the Mt. Hood National Forest was killed in a helicopter accident. While risk cannot be eliminated, it can be reduced; forest leadership, partners, and the NIMO team are seeking to minimize risk while operating under a...

Incident Commander: Jeff Dimke August 26, 2020 Thank you to the Lake County Fairgrounds, Lakeview High School, Lakeview Fire Department and the entire Lake County community for hosting and housing Northwest Incident Management Team 12! Firefighters are wrapping up suppression repairs as they continue making headway in containing the Crane Fire about 10 miles southeast of Lakeview, Oregon. There is a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon, otherwise it will be dry with temperatures in the high 70s to low 80s. Afternoon winds will be about 10 mph. Possible storm winds could cause spotting near control lines. There will be patchy smoke and an air-quality alert is in effect through tonight. A transfer of command to the Fremont-Winema National Forest will take place at 0600 on Thursday, August 27. Operations: Firefighters continue to mop-up and patrol north, east, and west of the fire, and prep southeastern contingency lines. Crews will hold the control line around a contained spot to...