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Terwilliger Fire Fact Sheet 9/02/18 Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6160/ Email: terwilligerfireinfo@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/willamettewildfires/ Public Information Phone: (541) 719-8135 Media Information Phone: (541) 719-8203 Location: 5 miles southeast of Blue River, OR Incident Command: Type 2 Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 4, Rick Connell, I.C. Size: 8,446 acres Containment: 23% Personnel: 687 Current Status: A community meeting was held last night. Fire activity, emergency preparedness and air quality were key topics. Yesterday, fire behavior was active with short range spotting due to lower humidity and warmer temperatures in the fire area. On the western perimeter of the fire, crews continued to hold and improve line near FS Road 1986, building hand line east to Forest Road 19. On the far southern perimeter, crews burned along forest roads to strengthen the fire line. The eastern front of the fire, burning within the Three...

This afternoon, evacuation levels in all areas have been lifted except at the Lakeview Estates neighborhood, which has been reduced to a Level

9/1 Natchez Fire Update Happy Camp, CA – A thermal pressure trough near the coast will accelerate a significant warming and drying trend today with temperatures reaching the mid 80’s in the valleys and in the upper 70’s above 3,500 feet. On Sunday, it is predicted be even hotter and drier with winds from the north-northeast gusting to 20 mph on ridgetops. Forest fuels are very dry and any unchecked fire perimeter is expected to advance toward the west-southwest. Yesterday, firefighters continued to improve firelines along ridges on the southwest flank of the fire. Crews also worked to improve contingency lines located along roads south of Takilma. Firefighters will continue using air support to hold critical containment areas south of Polar Bear Mountain and keep the fire from spreading west into the headwaters of Clear Creek and East Fork of the Illinois River. Today, from Mud Lake north and then south along the east flank, crews will continue...

Smoke Report for September 1 and 2 - This will be the FINAL Smoke Report for the Miles/Columbus fires.This weekend will be a good weekend to enjoy the outdoors inthe Rogue Valley. Air quality will be good in many communities. Those living close or downwind of the fires willexperience Moderate air quality as the smoke tends to bemore localized and driven by northwestern wind. Paisley willexperience easterly winds today through tomorrow and willsee an improvement to air quality. Any changes in the weatherand fire behavior will lead to a mix of air quality in the comingdays with clearing followed by smoke followed by clearingagain.More air quality information can be found at

Terwilliger Fire Fact Sheet 9/01/18 Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6160/ Email: terwilligerfireinfo@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/willamettewildfires/ Public Information Phone: (541) 719-8135 Media Information Phone: (541) 719-8203 Location: 5 miles southeast of Blue River, OR Incident Command: Type 2 Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 4, Rick Connell, I.C. Size: 8,122 acres Containment: 23% Personnel: 633 Community Meeting: A community meeting is scheduled for today, Saturday, September 1st at 7:00pm at the McKenzie High School. Fire managers will present updates on the Terwilliger Fire and be available to answer questions. Current Status: Yesterday, fire behavior was more active as cloud cover departed, and lower humidity and warmer temperatures covered the fire area. On the southern perimeter of the fire, it continued to grow and progress up the Hardy Creek area in very rough terrain. The eastern front of the fire exhibited low intensity...

Smoke Outlook for 9/01-9/02Mostly "Good" air quality in the forecast area this morning.

Two-Day Update for September 1st AND 2nd for the Miles and Columbus Fires: Miles: 35,770 acres/ 56% Contained Columbus: 10,239 acres/ 56% Contained Snow Shoe: 3,816 acres/100% Contained Round Top: 154 acres/ 100% Contained Total fire acreage: 49,979 acres Although the smoke has been clear for a few days, the fire remains active, and varied hazards exist within the perimeter. The public is urged to remain outside the fire area. Work efforts continue on securing and reinforcing fire lines on the east and west ends of the gap between the Miles and Columbus fires, which are slowly burning toward each other. Repair work will continue to focus on restoring dozer lines and hand-lines to a more natural state and to prevent sediment runoff from impacting fish-bearing streams. Firefighters will continue to patrol lines by road to ensure that any flare-ups that occur in the fire interior do not pose a threat to fire containment. A hazard tree felling team continues work along...

Air quality Mostly "Good" air quality south and west of the fire this morning. Smoky conditions east of the crest will be slow to clear this

Community Meeting Saturday September 1, 2018, beginning at 7:00 pm. It will be in the old gym at McKenzie High School, 51187 Blue River Drive, Finn

Fire Update – Friday, August 31, 2018 – 8:00 a.m.Klondike Fire West ZoneSouthern Area Red TeamMike Dueitt, Incident Commander Thursday was a day of transition between the outgoing California Interagency Incident Management Team 4 and the incoming Southern Area Red Incident Management Team, under the leadership of Incident Commander Mike Dueitt. The Red Team assumed command at 6:00 A.M. on Friday August 31.The overall strategic objective is unchanged. A full suppression strategy is being used to minimize the total number of acres burned on all lands, while maintaining safety first. The Red Team will continue to fight the fire aggressively while maintaining safe work practices to minimize threats to the public and emergency responders.Klondike West exhibited minimal activity and very little spread during the last 24 hours. Firefighters strengthened existing fire-lines and completed preparations for a planned firing of portions of the Wild Horse Road fire-line south of the community...

Fire Update – Friday, August 31, 2018 – 8:00 a.m.Klondike Fire West ZoneSouthern Area Red TeamMike Dueitt, Incident Commander Thursday was a day of transition between the outgoing California Interagency Incident Management Team 4 and the incoming Southern Area Red Incident Management Team, under the leadership of Incident Commander Mike Dueitt. The Red Team assumed command at 6:00 A.M. on Friday August 31.The overall strategic objective is unchanged. A full suppression strategy is being used to minimize the total number of acres burned on all lands, while maintaining safety first. The Red Team will continue to fight the fire aggressively while maintaining safe work practices to minimize threats to the public and emergency responders.Klondike West exhibited minimal activity and very little spread during the last 24 hours. Firefighters strengthened existing fire-lines and completed preparations for a planned firing of portions of the Wild Horse Road fire-line south of the community...

Chipping operations continue in the northern portion of the Watson Creek Fire to reduce the concentration of roadside slash left over from suppression operations. Crews are watching for hot spots outside the lines while working to mop up 100 feet or more in from the perimeter in all areas. Some stumps are still burning and isolated tree torching is visible in the interior portion of the fire. A weak cold front continued to push through the region yesterday resulting in scattered clouds, gusty winds and slightly cooler temperatures. A minor warming and drying trend is expected today as the cold front exits to the east. Northwest to north winds may develop today with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. The Lakeview Estates neighborhood remains under a Level 2 evacuation notice. Areas previously at a Level 2 evacuation notice have been lowered to a Level 1. The Fremont-Winema Forest emergency closure order for the Watson Creek Fire now allows access to some popular recreation...

8/31 Natchez Fire UpdateHappy Camp, CA – Today will be warmer and drier. Temperatures on ridges will reach into the 70s and 80’s in valleys. Relative humidity levels will dip into the mid-30s by afternoon. Winds will be light out of the north-northwest 3 to 6 mph. Fuel moisture remains low and no rain is forecast in the short-term. From Mud Lake north along the northwestern flank and down the eastern flank, hand crews continued chipping and mopping up. They also retrieved pumps, hoses and portable water tanks. To the west of the active fire perimeter, fire managers continued tactics to keep the fire from advancing west. This includes low-intensity burning near “The Lieutenants” and fireline construction in Cyclone Gap. Contingency resources will focus today on improving the northern end of Forest Road 4803. They will then join other firefighting crews and equipment working on a contingency fireline which includes Forest Road 18N02, handline and dozer line to...

Smoke Report for Friday, August 31 - Tomorrow's smoke report will be the last for this incidentAir quality has improved significantly since Wednesday. Most smoke production is coming from the Klondike Fire which is 40 miles west of Medford and the South Umpqua Complex (Miles/Columbus fires). Inversions and smoke transport from the Klondike Fire and South Umpqua Complex will continue to spill into Rogue Valley for the next several days with northwest winds. Any changes in the weather and fire behavior will lead to a mix of air quality conditions in the coming days with clearing followed by smoke followed by clearing again.More air quality information can be found at

Terwilliger Fire Wildfire Fact Sheet Friday, August 31, 2018 at 9:00AM Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6160/ Email: terwilligerfireinfo@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/willamettewildfires/ Public Information Phone: (541) 719-8135 Media Information Phone: (541) 719-8203 Location: 5 miles southeast of Blue River, OR Incident Command: Type 2 Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 4, Rick Connell, I.C. Size: 7,845 acres Containment: 26% Personnel: 604 Current Status: Yesterday, fire behavior was low due to moisture and increased cloud cover, allowing significant progress by fire fighters. On the southern perimeter of the fire, it continued to grow and progress up the Hardy Creek area in very rough terrain. The eastern front of the fire exhibited low intensity burning over Sawtooth Ridge and began to move northeast towards the east fork of the south fork of the McKenzie River. Fire area north from Basalt Creek did not exhibit much growth. Personnel...

The emergency area closure with map can be found at the link below as a PDF. Re-posting the press release from August 28, 2018 regarding this closure:NEWS RELEASE: Bear Camp Road System Closed to Public: Rafting Traffic and Agness Residents Provided ExceptionsEffective immediately, August 28, 2018, the Bear Camp Road is closed to public travel due to Klondike Fire activity. Agency officials closed the road for the safety of both the public and fire personnel who continue their suppression efforts in the Indigo and Silver Creek drainages. Additionally, the road is being used as a contingency line if needed for the northern portion of the fire.Bear Camp Road (Forest Road 23) is the most common route traveled for the shuttle drivers for Wild and Scenic Lower Rogue River visitors, providing a shorter alternative to the Highway 199-to-Highway 101 route. The current closure includes the Peavine Road system.While the closure applies to the general public, exceptions for through traffic have...

The emergency area closure with map can be found at the link below as a PDF. Re-posting the press release from August 28, 2018 regarding this closure:NEWS RELEASE: Bear Camp Road System Closed to Public: Rafting Traffic and Agness Residents Provided ExceptionsEffective immediately, August 28, 2018, the Bear Camp Road is closed to public travel due to Klondike Fire activity. Agency officials closed the road for the safety of both the public and fire personnel who continue their suppression efforts in the Indigo and Silver Creek drainages. Additionally, the road is being used as a contingency line if needed for the northern portion of the fire.Bear Camp Road (Forest Road 23) is the most common route traveled for the shuttle drivers for Wild and Scenic Lower Rogue River visitors, providing a shorter alternative to the Highway 199-to-Highway 101 route. The current closure includes the Peavine Road system.While the closure applies to the general public, exceptions for through traffic have...

Although the smoke has been clear for a few days, the fire remains active, and varied hazards exist within the perimeter. The public is urged to remain outside the fire area. Work efforts continue on securing and reinforcing fire lines on the east and west ends of the gap between the Miles and Columbus fires, which are slowly burning toward each other. Repair work will continue to focus on restoring dozer lines and hand lines to a more natural state and to prevent sediment runoff from impacting fish-bearing streams.Firefighters will continue to patrol lines by road to ensure that any flare-ups that occur in the fire interior do not pose a threat to fire containment. A Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team will soon begin working within the fire perimeter to assess its effects to slope stability, fisheries, wildlife habitat, public safety, and other important values. A hazard tree felling team will continue working along roadways to make the fire interior accessible for the BAER...