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Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires September 8, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM  Community Meeting Tonight: There will be a community meeting to discuss the Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires tonight at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Joseph Event Center (102 E First, Joseph, OR) and will also be streamed live on Facebook.   Highlights: The passage of a cold front over the fire area yesterday brought gusty erratic winds which produced rapid fire growth on the Double Creek Fire. Before the strongest winds arrived in the evening, firefighters were able to complete firing operations along the Lower Imnaha Road to protect the community of Imnaha. Tactical firing and structure protection operations also took place on the south side of the Double Creek Fire. There was little fire growth on the fires in the Eagle Cap Wilderness.  Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires  There are three lightning caused fires within the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires September 8, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM  Community Meeting Tonight: There will be a community meeting to discuss the Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires tonight at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Joseph Event Center (102 E First, Joseph, OR) and will also be streamed live on Facebook.   Highlights: The passage of a cold front over the fire area yesterday brought gusty erratic winds which produced rapid fire growth on the Double Creek Fire. Before the strongest winds arrived in the evening, firefighters were able to complete firing operations along the Lower Imnaha Road to protect the community of Imnaha. Tactical firing and structure protection operations also took place on the south side of the Double Creek Fire. There was little fire growth on the fires in the Eagle Cap Wilderness.  Double Creek Fire: 100,977 acres | 0% contained | 553 personnel assigned  The lightning caused Double Creek...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 8, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AMCommunity Meeting Tonight: There will be a community meeting to discuss the Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires tonight at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Joseph Event Center (102 E First, Joseph, OR) and will also be streamed live on Facebook.Highlights: The passage of a cold front over the fire area yesterday brought gusty erratic winds which produced rapid fire growth on the Double Creek Fire. Before the strongest winds arrived in the evening, firefighters were able to complete firing operations along the Lower Imnaha Road to protect the community of Imnaha. Tactical firing and structure protection operations also took place on the south side of the Double Creek Fire. There was little fire growth on the fires in the Eagle Cap Wilderness.Eagle Cap Wilderness FiresThere are three lightning caused fires within the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The Nebo, Sturgill, and Goat...

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires September 8, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM Community Meeting Tonight: There will be a community meeting to discuss the Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires tonight at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Joseph Event Center (102 E First, Joseph, OR) and will also be streamed live on Facebook. Highlights: The passage of a cold front over the fire area yesterday brought gusty erratic winds which produced rapid fire growth on the Double Creek Fire. Before the strongest winds arrived in the evening, firefighters were able to complete firing operations along the Lower Imnaha Road to protect the community of Imnaha. Tactical firing and structure protection operations also took place on the south side of the Double Creek Fire. There was little fire growth on the fires in the Eagle Cap Wilderness. Sturgill Fire: 17,640 acres | 0% contained | 112 personnel assigned Fire behavior was moderated somewhat compared to...

 Fire Information Phone: 541-625-0687   Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govPotter Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Windigo Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Big Swamp InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/Weather Alert: Thursday morning will bring northwest winds initially but will change to a significant east wind event by late Thursday evening. Winds will be 10-15 mph with gusts along ridges in evening. On Friday and Saturday, winds could gust up to 30-35 mph from east. Temperatures will continue to be above normal going into the weekend with very dry conditions prevailing. Stay alert to weather conditions going in to the weekend.UPDATED FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Effective today, September 8, on the WIllamette National Forest, building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire or stove fire, including a charcoal, wood or coal fire. are prohibited. Pressure liquid or...

Crockets Knob Fire UpdateNORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12Incident Commanders: Jeff Dimke and Bobby Shindelar September 08, 2022Weather: Temperatures are expected to be cooler today, and winds will be calmer. Temperatures will be in the low-80s this afternoon with wind gusts up to 20 mph. Conditions will still be dry with relative humidity in the teens. Operations: Yesterday the fire perimeter was tested by high winds, and firefighters kept the fire within established containment lines. The fire received some rainfall yesterday afternoon, which helped with mop up efforts. Spots west of the FSR 45 were completely mopped up and will continue to be monitored to ensure they remain secure. Mop up along the FSR 45 and FSR 537 continued, and improvements along the contingency line north of FSR 45 and FSR 537 were nearly completed. Today, heavy equipment should complete the contingency line up to the Sharp Ridge / Indian Rock Trailhead. On the northeastern and eastern flanks, containment...

 Evacuaciones Reducidas cerca del Incendio Rum CreekMERLIN, Ore. – La Oficina del Alguacil para la ciudad de Josephine, ha reducido o eliminado el aviso de evacuación para algunas de las áreas cercanas al Incendio Rum Creek. Al Este del Incendio incluyendo las comunidades de Merlin, Hugo, Three Pines, Leland, y Wolf Creek, ya no están bajo la notificación del Nivel 1: PREPARESE. En el área hacia el Este de Hog Creek, el Nivel 2: LISTO ha sido reducido a un Nivel 1: PREPARESE.  No han sido cambiado, el Nivel 3: FUERA, dentro y alrededor del área del incendio y el Nivel 2: LISTO al Sur de este. Las áreas al Norte del incendio permanecen en un aviso bajo un Nivel 1: PREPARESE. Para mayor información acerca los niveles de evacuación de acuerdo a su localidad, revise el mapa interactivo que puede encontrarse en: //JosephineCounty.gov/FireMap. Para información actualizada de evacuación y de los recursos disponibles, visite:  Josephine County Incident Information...

Willamette National Forest Closure Order September 7, 2022 Map: https://tinyurl.com/2p8c2bnb Officials have expanded the emergency area closure for the Cedar Creek Fire on the Willamette National Forest and the U.S. Forest Service-Deschutes National Forest. The closure is implemented for the protection of public and firefighter health and safety. This closure includes several roads, trails and areas on the Willamette National Forest, including: CLOSED Campgrounds: • North Waldo Campground • Gold Lake Campground • Islet Campground • Skookum Creek • Blair Lake Campground • Shadow Bay Campground • Taylor Burn Campground CLOSED Trails: • Bobby Lake #3663 • Swan Lake #3570 • Charlton Lake #3593 • Cupit Mary Meadow #3560 • North Waldo Shoreline Tie #3590.1a • Jack Pine Way #3587 • Warm Springs #3582 • Koch Mountain #3576 • Spirit Lake #3584 • Fisher Creek #3565 • Gold Lake #3677 • Williams Lake #3589 • Owl Cabin Way #3571 ...

 Evacuations reduced near Rum Creek FireMERLIN, Ore. – Josephine County Sheriff’s Office has reduced or eliminated the evacuation notices for some of the areas near the Rum Creek Fire. Areas to the east of the fire, including the communities of Merlin, Hugo, Three Pines, Leland, and Wolf Creek, are no longer under the Level 1: GET READY notification. The Level 2: GET SET to the east of Hog Creek is reduced to a Level 1: GET READY. The Level 3: GO in and around the fire itself and the Level 2: GET SET south of the fire have not changed. Areas north of the fire remain under a Level 1: GET READY notice. For more detailed information, use the interactive map showing evacuation levels according to address at //JosephineCounty.gov/FireMap. For the most current evacuation information and resources, go to Josephine County Incident Information (rvem.org). The reduction in evacuations is possible because of progress fire personnel have made on stopping the Rum Creek Fire. They have...

Updated Wallowa County Emergency Management Alert Program Link  To sign up for and receive emergency alerts for Wallowa County, register at this link:   https://member.everbridge.net/964001114619923/loginOnce you get to the home page, be sure to click on the "Sign Up" tab to complete the registration

Updated Wallowa County Emergency Management Alert Program Link  To sign up for and receive emergency alerts for Wallowa County, register at this link:   https://member.everbridge.net/964001114619923/loginOnce you get to the home page, be sure to click on the "Sign Up" tab to complete the registration

Updated Wallowa County Emergency Management Alert Program Link  To sign up for and receive emergency alerts for Wallowa County, register at this link:   https://member.everbridge.net/964001114619923/loginOnce you get to the home page, be sure to click on the "Sign Up" tab to complete the registration

Updated Wallowa County Emergency Management Alert Program Link  To sign up for and receive emergency alerts for Wallowa County, register at this link:   https://member.everbridge.net/964001114619923/loginOnce you get to the home page, be sure to click on the "Sign Up" tab to complete the registration

CEDAR CREEK FIRE EVACUATION INFORMATION FOR DESCHUTES COUNTY September 7, 2022 4:18PMBelow are the updated evacuation levels for Deschutes County due to the Cedar Creek Fire. For detailed information on evacuation areas go to deschutes.org/emergency. Level 3 - GO NOW • Areas east of the Lane County/Deschutes County Line, North of the Klamath County/Deschutes County line, northwest side of Wickiup Reservoir, the area surrounding Crane Prairie Reservoir and south of 6 Lakes Trail and Lava and Little Lava Lakes to include: o Cultus Lake Lodge and Campground o Little & Big Cove Boat-In Campground o West Cultus Boat-In Campground o Little Cultus o Cultus Mountain o Crane Prairie Reservoir o Brown's Mountain o Lemish Butte o Ketchketch Butte o Johnny Lake Level 2 - BE SET • North of the line delineating Township 20S from Township 19S, east of the Lane County/Deschutes County line, south of 6 Lakes Trail, and west of Cascade Lakes Highway to include o Lucky Butte o Williamson Mountain o...

Smoke Outlook Sept. 7Special Statement Fire Weather Watch for Friday and Saturday. 3 Day Smoke outlook available at: https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/7f95b6c6?preview=true Fire We are expecting active fire behavior today, with hot temperatures, low relative humidity values and an unstable atmosphere. Smoke Areas east of the Cedar Creek fire will continue to have the greatest smoke impacts with La Pine and Sunriver in the USG range. Redmond and Bend will have moderate impacts. Oakridge will continue to have smoke impacts today with USG to unhealthy this morning into the afternoon hours. Health and Safety Message Try to do what you can to reduce the amount of smoke you breathe - run your home and car air conditioning on recirculate and don't go outside when air quality is impaired. Do you know how to check your local air quality? Try out the map at fire.airnow.gov for current conditions. For real time information see Fire.airnow.gov, oakridgeair.org, and LRAPA - Today's Current...

Incendio de Cedar Creek septiembre 7, 2022                                                                                             Actualización diaria – 10:00 AM    Datos rápidos del Incendio Cedar Creek Tamaño: 18,143· acres Contenido: 12% Fecha de inicio: 1 de agosto de 2022 Ubicación: 15 millas al este de Oakridge, OR Causa: Tormenta eléctrica Personal total: 861 Recursos: 19 camiones de bomberos 16 tripulaciones 32 equipos pesados 7 helicópteros ·El vuelo infrarrojo no ocurrió el 6 de septiembre. La nueva superficie se actualizará en Inciweb cuando se pueda realizar un vuelo.   NUEVO NIVEL DE EVACUACIÓN: Las oficinas del alguacil del condado de Deschutes y el condado de Lane han aumentado sus niveles de evacuación para las áreas del lago Cultus y el embalse Crane Prairie Reservoir, además de los lagos McFarland y las áreas...

Evacuation levels have changed. Due to increased containment, fire danger has decreased allowing evacuation levels to be downgraded. For more information on your address please use JosephineCounty.gov/FireMap.Level 1 - BE READY downgraded for the following areas: North of Lower Grave Creek Road, Shan Creek Road, Gunnell Road, Louse Creek areas South of the Douglas County boundary, and Tunnel and Mill Creeks East of Lower Grave Creek Road, Quartz Creek Road, Burned Timber Creek, and Crow Road areas West of Interstate 5 and Pinecrest. INCLUDES Wolf Creek, Leland, Hugo, Three Pines, and Merlin Areas.For more information, visit: JosephineCounty.gov/FireMap or call

Containment increases to 42% on Rum Creek Fire MERLIN, Ore. – Despite the heat and rugged terrain, firefighters on the Rum Creek Fire continue to make progress. Containment has increased to 42%, with most edges of the fire mopped up at least 75 feet inside fire lines. The tactical firing operation on the ridge between Rum Creek and Montgomery Creek went well, with fire backing down both sides of the ridge. Fire personnel continue to monitor this and other areas, watching for flare-ups and spot fires. Overnight, the fire stayed within the containment lines despite high temperatures, low relative humidity and gusty winds. Today, temperatures will continue to be high, triggering a Heat Advisory from the National Weather Service (NWS). The heat can expose hidden hot spots and can take a toll on fire personnel. Heat-related illnesses such as dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke are a concern for firefighters. Before a section of fire line can be described as “contained”...

Contención del Incendio Rum Creek alcanzo un 42%MERLIN, Ore. –  A pesar del calor y el terreno difícil, los bomberos continúan progresando en el Incendio Rum Creek. La contención del incendio ha alcanzado un 42% aumentando el número de áreas en el eje del incendio que han sido limpiadas por lo menos a unos 75 pies adentro de las líneas de fuego. Las operaciones de tácticas de quema controlada sobre la cresta localizada entre Rum Creek y Montgomery Creek fueron realizadas de una manera exitosa, logrando que el fuego se mueva hacia atrás en ambos lados del área. El personal del Incendio continúa monitoreando este proceso y otras áreas, manteniéndose alertas para cualquier crecimiento de las llamas y el surgimiento de cualquier espacio de fuego. Durante la noche de ayer, el fuego se logro mantener dentro de las líneas de contención, independientemente de las altas temperaturas, la humedad relativa baja y las ráfagas de vientos en el área afectada. El día de hoy, se...

Cedar Creek FireSeptember 7, 2022Daily Update – 10:00 AM   Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts Size: 18,143· acres Contained: 12% Start Date: August 1, 2022 Location: 15 miles E of Oakridge, OR Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 861 Resources: 19 engines 16 crews 32 heavy equipment 7 helicopters ·Infrared flight did not occur on Sept. 6; new acreage will be updated on Inciweb when a flight can be made. NEW EVACUATION LEVELS: Deschutes and Lane County Sheriff’s offices have increased their evacuation levels for the areas of Cultus Lake and Crane Prairie Reservoir, in addition to McFarland lakes & Elk Creek Trail areas. Click for map. Red Flag Warning: Today, a Red Flag Warning continues due to hot, dry and unstable conditions over the fire area. This combination of weather is expected to increase fire activity. Community Meeting: Thursday, September 8th, 7:00PM, focused on Deschutes County and Central Oregon, virtually on the Cedar Creek Fire...