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LAKEVIEW, Ore. – This morning the Crane Fire remains approximately 1,900 acres with no containment.Yesterday’s storms provided varying amounts of precipitation over the fire with some areas of heavy rain, but most receiving little to no rain.  Wind speeds were also less than forecast.  Fire behavior was moderated by the weather yesterday, but there was still some spread. The fire is burning in mixed conifer on steep, rocky terrain with limited road access.  Yesterday firefighters did excellent work on indirect fireline construction.  They will continue to build indirect firelines today and begin burning materials between those lines and the main fire.  This should strengthen and secure those indirect lines and lead to a rise in containment. Terrain, fire behavior and weather conditions required fire managers to use an indirect strategy on the Crane Fire. There are 222 personnel assigned to the Crane Fire, including 8 hand crews, 12 engines, 3 dozers, 3 water tenders, 5...

All areas affected by this closure are located within Marion County, Oregon.  In Township 07S, Range 05E, sections 26-35.  Township 08S, Range 04E, sections 21, 23-29, 32-36. Township 08 S, Range 05E, sections 1-2, 11-13, 19-30, 33, 36.  Township 09S, Range 05E, Sections 1-17, 20-24,26-28, 35.  Township 09S, Range 06 E, Sections 4-6, 8, 16-17.                                                                                                                                             The closure includes all US Forest Service lands, roads and trails within the boundary described below and as depicted on the attached map and incorporated into this order as “Attachment A”.   The closure affects the following roads:   Forest Service Road 2209 from Forest Boundary to terminus, including spur 250. Forest Service...

 Detroit, OR August 18, 2020 – A Type 3 Incident Management team took control of the Beachie Creek Fire yesterday evening. The fire is located in rugged and steep terrain in the Opal Creek wilderness, approximately 2 miles south of Jawbone Flats and 6 miles north of Detroit. The fire is estimated at 10 acres and it is 0% contained.    “As we develop a plan to fight this fire over the next few days, keeping our firefighters and community safe is our top priority,” said Type 3 Incident Commander Jonah Gladney. “This fire is in a remote location, but we are operating with a full suppression strategy.”   There are no roads in the area of the fire, so personnel are currently assessing ground access points. One hotshot crew of 24 firefighters and a team of rappelers have arrived and several more crews are on order. A large Type 1 helicopter is supporting the fire from the air with water drops.   A number of trails, roads, day-use sites and campgrounds are closed. Included...

MOSIER, Ore. – Yesterday afternoon ODF Incident Management Team 1, which is now in sole command of the Mosier Creek Fire, sent resources to help with a new fire reported south of Hood River near Odell, about 6 miles west of the Mosier Creek Fire. Five engines, one hand crew and four helicopters (Types 1, 2 and 3) along with a division supervisor were sent. The coordinated attack with local cooperators was a major success, stopping the new fire at 1.6 acres.Today, firefighters will continue working on mopping-up on the Mosier Creek Fire. The Wasco County Sheriff has lifted Level 3 (Go!) evacuations entirely for this fire. However, the general public should avoid the area burned by the fire unless absolutely necessary as there will be ongoing firefighting traffic. Some roads are restricted to local access only. Fire-weakened trees and burned roots covered by dust or ash might also still be hot enough to cause harm.On Wednesday, ODF’s Incident Management Team 1 will transfer command...

Public asked for any information regarding Indian Creek FireVALE, Ore.  Vale District Bureau of Land Management is asking members of the public who were in the Jonesboro area early Sunday afternoon to share anything unusual they might have noticed that could be associated with the Indian Creek Fire."We are looking for any knowledge the public may have about the fire to assist us in our investigation of its cause," said Al Crouch, Vale BLM fire investigator. The fire began about 12:30 p.m. MT along Hwy. 20 near milepost 203. Anyone who saw the fire when it was very small, observed any suspicious activity in the area prior to the fire, or has factual information about the start of the fire, is encouraged to call Vale BLM Fire at 541-473-6374 or the WeTip hotline at 1-800-472-7766. The call is toll free and anonymous. A Type 2 incident management team, Pacific Northwest Team 13, will be briefed this evening and take command of the suppression response Tuesday morning. Firefighters...

VALE, Ore. The Indian Creek Fire spread to 8,000 acres overnight and a Type 2 Incident Management Team is en route to assume command Tuesday morning.Vale District Bureau of Land Management crews worked well past midnight Sunday night, engaging in direct attack, extinguishing spot fires, cutting dozer line and grading existing roads in the area to establish firelines. Air resources are expected to resume water and retardant drops this morning. The fire was reported at midday Sunday near Hwy. 20 at Jonesboro. It is burning to the northwest on private, state and BLM-management rangelands. Juntura Rangeland Fire Protection Association is assisting with suppression efforts.This morning it was burning actively in relatively calm conditions. High winds and thunderstorms are expected out of the west this afternoon, which could make suppression efforts more

VALE, Ore. – Nine aircraft were dropping retardant to slow the Indian Creek Fire's progression Sunday afternoon while Vale Bureau of Land Management ground resources were being mobilized.The fire was reported at Jonesboro about 12:45 p.m. burning northwest of Hwy. 20 outside Juntura. Its cause is under investigation. A combination of air and ground resources were dispatched immediately. Juntura Rangeland Fire Protection Association is assisting with the response, along with 6 single engine air tankers (SEATs), 3 large air tankers, air attack, 10 engines, two hand crews and 3 bulldozers.At 6:30 p.m. the fire was estimated to be a thousand acres in size. Heavy winds kicked up about 8:30 p.m., sending embers flying and crews scrambling to extinguish spot fires. By 9 p.m., the fire had grown to 5,000 acres.The High Desert Type 3 Incident Management Team will assume command of the fire Monday. Fire managers will continue assessing the situation and resource needs...

An emergency fire closure is now in effect for the Crane Fire area on the Lakeview Ranger District of the Fremont-Winema National Forest. The closure area is on the National Forest System land south of Oregon State Highway 140 between Forest Road 3915-170 located east of Warner Canyon Ski Area and Forest Road 3615 south of Camas Sno-Park, extending south to the Oregon/California Stateline.  The western edge of the closure is the National Forest Boundary, while the eastern edge follows Forest Roads 3615, 3910 and 3910-019 to the Forest Boundary and then the 3915 Road to the stateline.  Within the closure area are Twin Springs, Willow Creek and Deep Creek Campgrounds, Rogger Meadow and Crane Mountain Trailheads, Crane Mountain Trail and the Crane Mountain Recreation Area.  These recreation sites are all closed due to the emergency fire closure.    As a result of this closure, the Oregon Timber Trail, a mountain bike-packing trail which starts at Cave Lake on the Modoc National...

This morning the Crane Fire is estimated to be approximately 1,900 acres with no containment. The fire, burning on Crane Mountain on the Fremont-Winema National Forest Lakeview Ranger District southeast of the town of Lakeview, was discovered yesterday afternoon.  The cause is under investigation. The fire is generally burning in mixed conifer on steep terrain.  Fire behavior has included some torching. There is a Red Flag Warning in effect until 11 p.m. today for abundant lightning on dry fuels in the area, including over the Crane Fire.  Fire managers will be closely monitoring weather conditions throughout the day and related fire behavior. Smoke from the Crane Fire is expected to be highly visible from Lakeview, New Pine Creek and the surrounding area this afternoon and evening.  The communities of Lakeview and New Pine Creek are not currently threatened by the fire, but trigger points for evacuation orders are being discussed.  There may be smoke impacts to local...

Our fire teams are diligently working to contain the Beachie Creek Fire on the Detroit Ranger District. The Beachie Creek Fire is approximately 10 acres at 0% containment and is located in an inaccessible, steep, rugged terrain of the Opal Creek Wilderness. With moderate weather and seasonal like conditions, we anticipate limited fire spread. However, during anticipated hotter and drier conditions, fire may continue to spread. The Forest is working towards an official closure order that will limit access to roads, trails and developed rec sites to preserve the safety of visitors and give firefighters space to respond to the fire. Information has been shared via Twitter and Facebook, and a news release is scheduled to go out on August 18, 2020. As of August 17, 2020, a Type 3 incident management team is managing the Beachie Creek Fire. A total of 39 personnel have been deployed for this fire including 24 firefighters from the hotshot crew and Rappelers as well as 15 miscellaneous...

MOSIER, Ore. –Last night, Mosier Creek Fire crews worked on interior pockets of unburnt fuel within the fire line and continued to fortify the line. Containment increased to 45%.Today is an active weather day. Red flag warnings for thunderstorms have been issued across the region. High temperatures, gusty winds and potentiallightning are possible.Current evacuation information can be found at:https://www.co.wasco.or.us/department/sheriffhttps://facebook.com/WascoCountySheriff/ODF and OSFM are in unified command. As risks to structures diminish, OSFM will begin planning the transition of structure crews back to their homeagencies. ODF will continue to manage the fire after OSFM demobilizes.We appreciate the gratitude expressed by the community but ask that community members not enter fire camp. Placing signs on the fence aroundthe camp is appropriate.Starting today, Mosier Creek Fire Information will be releasing a Morning Update

The Crane Fire is currently burning on the Fremont-Winema National Forest Lakeview Ranger District.  It was discovered today around 1:45 p.m. Mid-afternoon the fire was estimated to be approximately 400 acres.  It is burning on Crane Mountain, near Crane Creek, southeast of the town of Lakeview.  The cause of the fire is under investigation. Smoke from the fire is highly visible from Lakeview and the surrounding area.  Currently there are no structures threatened.  The town of Lakeview is not threatened by the fire, however there are likely to be smoke impacts.  Individuals with smoke sensitivity or medical conditions that could be affected by smoke are advised to take precautionary measures.  This includes closing windows and using indoor air circulation. Multiple ground and air resources are currently fighting the fire, with additional resources on order.  Winds in the area have been a challenge, grounding air resources earlier this afternoon.  At approximately 4:15 p.m.,...

MOSIER, Ore. – Today was a good day on the fire line. Winds were not a factor and hot spots were identified. Crews also saw visible smoke from small pockets of unburnt fuel from the interior of the fire. OSFM Operations Chief Scott Stutzman shared, “All four sides of the fire were well covered by crews and we are happy with current staffing levels for the job.”ODF and OSFM hosted a virtual community meeting today. Both Mosier and Mid-Columbia Fire Chiefs, the Wasco County Sheriff and a Wasco County Commissioner along with an American Red Cross representative were able to share information with the community. The meeting, which was interpreted for ASL users and Spanish speakers, was recorded and is posted to the Mosier Creek Fire Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mosiercreekfire2020/If you have evacuation questions you can find information from Wasco County Sheriff at 541-506-2581 or: https://www.co.wasco.or.us/department/sheriff...

MOSIER, Ore. – Fire personnel continue to reinforce the perimeter of the Mosier Creek Fire. Over the past 24 hours there has been minimal fire growth. The fire is 985 acresand 30% contained. Large equipment, air resources and firefighters are in and around the fire area. Public and firefighter safety is our priority. We want to remind the community this is anactive firefighting operation. Please choose alternative driving routes and do not enter the area.On 8/14/20, OSFM/ODF completed the first assessment of structures affected by the Mosier Creek fire. From the outset of the fire, 11 single family residences, 2commercial properties and 18 outbuildings were destroyed. An outbuilding was also damaged. Two residences and the commercial properties were uninhabited.The loss of a home during a fire is a tragedy. Thankfully, Wasco County’s evacuation system worked effectively. There have been no injuries or fatalities at this time.To receive evacuation alerts from Wasco County, you can...

MOSIER, Ore. - Day shift crews continued constructing perimeter line and began mopping up to strengthen the existing line. Hazardous trees were cut down andhelicopters worked to extinguish hot spots.Evacuation Levels were updated today. Due to high temperatures and wind direction change to easterly flow, Level 3 and Level 1adjustments are as follow:Level 3, GO (Evacuate): 2757 Vensel Road to 3475 Vensel Road and 1625 to 1631 Behrens Road. This area is adjacent to the previous Level 3 evacuation area.Level 1, BE READY: 1600 Mosier Creek Road to 3650 Mosier Creek Road, 1755 Godberson Road to 1825 Godberson Road, 655 Wilson Road to 670 Wilson Road,Browns Creek Road to include all of County Way and Douthit Road.To receive evacuation alerts, you can sign up for reverse 911 at:https://member.everbridge.net/453003085612392/loginThe Red Cross has set-up a shelter for homeowners affected by the fire. To make emergency arrangements call 503-318-6506.A virtual Community Meeting will be held on...

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Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /· Style Definitions ·/ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;} La Oficina del Jefe de Bomberos del Estado de Oregon y el Departamento Forestal de Oregon en el Comando Unificado de el incendio de Mosier Creek. Mosier, OR. – El incendio de Mosier Creek estalló el miércoles por la tarde aproximadamente a las 4:30 pm y rápidamente creció a poco más de 500 acres a las 10:00 pm, lo que provocó múltiples evacuaciones. Los bomberos...

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /· Style Definitions ·/ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;} Mosier, OR. – The Mosier Creek Fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon at approximately 4:30pm and quickly grew to just over 500 acres by 10:00pm, prompting multiple evacuations. Fire officials flew an infrared scouting flight overnight and estimated the fire to have grown to 791 acres. The fire has currently destroyed 4 structures. The fire is believed to be human caused...

Northwest Incident Management Team 9 (IC-Brian Goff) is managing the Neals Hill and the Mud Creek Fires as of 6 pm August 7, 2020.  The fires which started on Aug. 5 are partially contained, and have hot shot and hand crews along with air resources working to contain the fires.Firefighters are located at spike camps near the fires. The Incident Command Post is in Burns, OR. Check Inciweb and the Burns Interagency Fire Zone Facebook page for updated

InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6896 Size: 85 acres Cause: Lightning  Containment: 95% Personnel: 80 Resources Assigned: One Interagency Hotshot Crew, one Type 2IA crew, seven Type 6 engines, three water tenders. Management: Northeast Oregon Interagency Type 3 Incident Management Team, Incident Commander Gabe Hale UKIAH, Ore.– With the Matlock Fire 95 percent contained, firefighting operations are winding down and the Northeast Oregon Interagency Type 3 Incident Management Team is preparing to hand the fire back to the Umatilla National Forest. Tomorrow morning, Incident Commander Shane Severs and the North Fork John Day Ranger District will take charge of remaining resources to complete containment and restore the landscape. This will be the final daily update for the Matlock Fire. Firefighters are focusing today on thorough mop-up and patrol of remaining hotspots. Other crews and equipment are working to rehabilitate and repair control lines which are no...