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El dia de hoy, el incendio de Chetco Bar, ha sido contenido hasta un 98%. La perseverancia de los Bomberos ha sido evidente en cada trazado de areas donde se ha utilizado el metodo llamado “cold-trailed” (el cual consiste en la deteccion de cualquier incendio usando fisicamente las manos para sentir la presencia del calor emanado en cada zona de interes, excavando cualquier area encendida y atrincherando cualquier orilla latente). Esta ardua labor se da milla por milla en las areas donde existen lineas de reparacion, ademas se continua con el trabajo de recuperacion de los equipos y las provisiones utilizadas en el incendio. Las cuadrillas junto con el numeroso personal de apoyo que hace una semana se sumaban mas de mil personas, han estado siendo desmovilizados tanto como el fuego ha ido siendo disminuido diariamente. El dia de hoy, permanece un personal de 298 miembros, que han sido asignados a patrullar, barrer, e implementar acciones de reparacion de supresion y de proveer con...

Miller Complex Fire UpdateOctober 2, 2017 – 9:00 a.m. Acres: 37,293 Percent Contained: 85% Start Date: August 14, 2017 Cause: Lightning Total Personnel: 147 Location: Private land and federal land on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest 20 miles west of Ashland, OR. Fire Information: 541-838-0770, Email address: millercomplex2017@gmail.com Monday will be breezy with fall-like temperatures, possibly the last in a series of cool days before a new warming trend arrives on Tuesday. This warming trend will be accompanied by poor overnight humidity recoveries and possible high winds, which may lead to an increase in fire behavior. Fire managers update their plans accordingly to account for changes in fire behavior. Crews, engines, and aerial reconnaissance continue to provide real time fire updates and take action as needed. Resource advisers work closely with crews to eradicate decommissioned dozer lines, scout for interior hand lines, and create the appropriate mix of native...

Chetco Bar Fire is 98% contained today. Firefighters’ perseverance is evident in every cold-trailed· draw, each mile of repaired fireline, and the steady backhaul of equipment and supplies. Crews and support personnel numbering over a thousand one week ago, are being demobilized as fire danger decreases with each successive day. Today 298 people remain, assigned to patrol, mop-up, implement suppression repair actions, and provide various support functions. The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest closure area was reduced in size on Friday, September 29, 2017 following completion of important repair work by fire personnel. To view the closure narrative and map, visit Inciweb at: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/5385/. As closures evolve, they are posted here – for ease of viewing and comparison. “Know before you go” by calling (541) 618-2200 or visiting www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/rogue-siskiyou/alerts-notices. Safety Deer hunting rifle season is in full swing. Motorists...

Daily Update Eagle Creek Fire October 2, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. Fire Information: 541-392-1632 (8 a.m.-8 p.m.) eaglecreekfire2017@gmail.com Approximate Fire Size: 48,831 acres Approximate Fire Containment: 46% Summary: Firefighters continued to work on fire suppression repair around large parts of the fire yesterday and will likely continue for several more days. “This is the largest fire suppression repair project in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area since it was established in 1986,” said Fire Management Officer Darren Kennedy, noting the amount of heavy equipment deployed to repair large areas affected by early suppression efforts both in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and in Mt. Hood National Forest. The NW Area Team 12 will be completing their two-week deployment and turning over command of Eagle Creek Fire to the NW Idaho Interagency team. The NW Idaho Interagency Type 3 team will be in-briefing today and taking command of the fire on Tuesday evening...

Update for Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, 9 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 719-8371 Online: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5523/ https://www.facebook.com/WillametteWildfires2017/ Willamettewildfires2017@gmail.com Attention: Heavy equipment is operating on Highway 242, Old McKenzie Highway, removing hazardous trees. This operation is underway for the Separation Fire on the west side of the Cascade Crest and the Millie Fire to the east of the crest. The wood product is hauled over the road from each site to be sorted for firewood, fish habitat restoration, and merchantable materials. For the safety of the public and the crews doing the work, the road is closed to all traffic including hikers, bicyclists and skateboarders. Current Situation: Periods of rain and occasional snow slowed progress across the complex Sunday. Firefighter safety and welfare is a priority, there is no urgency requiring crews to keep working in rain and cold temperatures. Today will be mostly cloudy with a 20 percent...

Umpqua North ComplexFact Sheet UpdateOctober 2nd, 2017 – 9:00 a.m. Fire Information: 541-378-6944 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm)Inciweb address: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incidnet/5505/#Start Date: August 11, 2017 Cause: Lightning Fuels: Timber, forest litter, grass & shrubsAcres: 43,158 Percent Completed: 79% Current Situation:The Umpqua North Complex continues to hold at 43,158 acres. Due to the size of the complex the public will continue to see smokes within the containment lines. These smokes are well interior and are surrounded by already burnt vegetation and do not pose a threat to the containment lines. Fire suppression repair continues with hazard tree mitigation which has begun within the Fall Creek Fire area. The mitigation of snags and hazard trees along HWY 138 in between MP 48-50 (Illahee Flats) is scheduled to be completed next week. This project will start on Tuesday, 10/3/17 and continue thru Thursday 10/5/17. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will provide...

Forest Service BAER assessment teams are established by Forest Supervisors before wildfires are fully contained. The teams coordinate and work with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS), National Weather Service (NWS), local counties, State Department of Transportation, and other federal, state, and local agencies to strategically assess potential post-fire impacts to the watersheds burned from wildland fires. -The BAER assessment teams are evaluating watershed conditions to determine the level of potential risks to human life, safety, property, critical natural and cultural-heritage resources, and determine if there are appropriate and effective emergency stabilization measures that can be implemented on federal lands in a timely manner to reduce unacceptable risks from potential flooding and debris flow threats. -The BAER assessment team conducts field surveys and uses science-based models to rapidly...

Soil Burn Severity Map is Finalized October 1, 2017 Hood River, Oregon - The Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team assigned to the Eagle Creek Fire has finalized the Soil Burn Severity (SBS) map. They have identified 15% of the fire area as having high burn severity and 30% with moderate burn severity. The remaining 55% has low or very low burn severity. High burn severity is indicated by the burning of all or nearly all of the ground cover and surface organic matter (leaves, needles, and decaying plant matter), including fine roots. Moderate burn severity has consumption of up to 80% of the ground cover. In areas with low burn severity, much of the organic matter on the surface is not fully burned and roots are generally intact. The higher the burn severity is, the less likely the soil is able to absorb water from rainfall and snow melt. Severely damaged soils will produce more and faster water runoff. They are also more prone to erosion and landslides. Hydrologists will...

El dia de hoy, el Incendio de Indigo ha sido contenido en un 100%. Dentro del perimetro del Incendio de Chetco Bar, las cuadrillas han hechos progresos de una manera estable, reparando lineas de fuego alrededor del mismo. En esta zona, se encuentra presente un Grupo de Reaccion de Emergencia para Areas Incendiadas (BAER = Burned Area Emergency Response) con el proposito de evaluar los impactos posteriores al evento. Este grupo (team), consiste en un numero de cientificos y especialistas, que se dedican a la evaluacion de las condiciones de las cuencas y asi determinar el riesgo potencial de vidas humanas, de seguridad, propiedades afectadas y para los recursos naturales de patrimonio cultural. Los resultados de este analisis, informa a los manejadores de tierras las deciciones que se deberian tomar al respecto. El objetivo en si, es implementar rapidamente las medidas de estabilizacion de emergencia a travez de metodos efectivos y apropiados, en los terrenos federales con el fin de...

Miller Complex Fire Update October 1, 2017 – 10:00 a.m. Acres: 37,045 Percent Contained: 85% Start Date: August 14, 2017 Cause: Lightning Total Personnel: 171 Location: Private land and federal land on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest 20 miles west of Ashland, OR. Fire Information: 541-838-0770, Email address: millercomplex2017@gmail.com The Abney Fire continues to smolder and creep in the Dutch Creek area, holding within containment lines. With deer hunting season underway, fire managers want to emphasize the importance of adhering to area closures in effect for both firefighter and public safety. Firefighters and heavy equipment are still working throughout the district. Crews are on the ground to patrol and monitor for hotspots and rolling snags as needed. Resource advisors are working with firefighters to repair decommissioned hand and dozer lines on the western flank of the fire in order to prevent soil erosion and minimize impacts to sensitive vegetation and...

Daily Update Eagle Creek Fire October 1, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. Fire Information: 541-392-1632 (8 a.m.-8 p.m.) eaglecreekfire2017@gmail.com Approximate Fire Size: 48,831 acres Approximate Fire Containment: 46% Summary: It continued to rain on the fire area yesterday, particularly in the western reaches. Temperatures at elevation were in the upper 40’s. These conditions suppress the fire, but also challenge repair crews who are now working in cold, wet conditions. Fire supervisors are reminding crews to pay additional attention to changing conditions like slippery roads and trails. The rains also make soils wet, which has forced a halt to some repair work in order to prevent soil compaction and damage to forest roads. Repair activities, such as brush chipping, have been progressing well, along with fire line repair in less sensitive locations and where the soils are not as moist. A high pressure system is expected to bring dryer conditions on Monday and repair work will continue when...

Umpqua North Complex Fact Sheet Update October 1st, 2017 – 9:00 a.m. Fire Information: 541-378-6944 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm) Inciweb address: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incidnet/5505/# Start Date: August 11, 2017 Cause: Lightning Fuels: Timber, forest litter, grass & shrubs Acres: 43,158 Percent Completed: 79% Current Situation: As operations on the Umpqua North Complex continue suppression repair, completion is at 75%. Hazard tree mitigation has begun within the Fall Creek Fire area. Engine crews continue to patrol between the Devil and Rattlesnake fires, both of which have minimal activity. The mitigation of snags and hazard trees along 2.5 miles of HWY 138 corridor is complete West of Dry Creek. The remaining hazard tree removal along HWY 138 in between MP 48-50 (Illahee Flats) is scheduled to be completed next week starting Tuesday, 10/3/17. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will provide traffic control. On Forest Road 38 to 3811, the horizontal grinder has been...

Indigo Fire is 100% contained today. Crews have steadily progressed, repairing firelines surrounding and within the perimeter of the Chetco Bar Fire. A Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team is on scene, assessing post-fire impacts. This team, comprised of scientists and resource specialists, is evaluating watershed conditions to determine the level of potential risk to human life, safety, property, and natural and cultural-heritage resources. The resultant analysis informs land managers’ decision-making. The objective is to swiftly implement appropriate and effective emergency stabilization measures on federal lands to reduce risks from potential flooding and debris flow. Closures The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest closure area has been reduced in size following completion of important repair work by fire personnel. Areas to the north and northwest of the Chetco Bar Fire are now open. To view the closure narrative and map, visit Inciweb at:...

Update for Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, 9 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 719-8371 Online: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5523/ https://www.facebook.com/WillametteWildfires2017/ Willamettewildfires2017@gmail.com Attention: Firefighters and heavy equipment are still working in parts of the Willamette National Forest and Three Sisters Wilderness. Drivers, hunters and recreationists need to be cautious when using these public lands. Expect slow moving vehicles, know your target and know where you can go before you leave. Current Situation: Temperatures were cooler Saturday as predicted but the rainfall was much less than expected. This was welcomed by firefighters still working to complete suppression repairs to the Separation, Avenue and Rebel fires. Excavator work is complete on control lines for the Separation Fire and hand crews will work to finish off areas where the heavy equipment could not operate. Once they scatter the last of the small brush and sIash on areas of exposed soil and...

High Cascades Complex - UpdateNorthwest Interagency Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander: Tim KeithOctober 1, 2017Special Announcements: Management of the High Cascades Complex - East Zone fires has been returned to the local unit. The High Cascades Complex is now comprised of only the Pup and Broken Lookout Fires and will be reported as such.The Lost Creek Marina and Store located in the Joseph Stewart State Park Day Use Area on the Lost Creek Lake remains open for your enjoyment. Please check their website for hours of operation. Emergency Fire Closures are developed to provide for public and firefighter safety. Entering behind a closure barrier is illegal. This action is considered an intrusion and is punishable by fine up to $10,000 and/or imprisonment of up to 6 months.Hunters please be aware of heavier than normal fire traffic on Forest Roads and watch for fire personnel.Fire Information Center: (541) 316-8352 Available 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.Information Websites: Inciweb...

COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE NATIONAL SCENIC AREA Burned Area Emergency Response Update – Eagle Creek Fire Team Verifying Preliminary Soil Burn Severity Map September 30, 2017 Hood River, Oregon - The Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team assigned to the Eagle Creek Fire is developing a Soil BurnSeverity (SBS) map. The preliminary SBS map is derived from satellite data from before and after the fire and is used to estimate how intensely the fire burned. The initial map identifies areas with a loss of vegetation cover and potential soil damage. BAER Team members have been looking at burned areas on the ground and by air. They are verifying the preliminary SBS map and determining the characteristics of the watersheds, such as soil and rock types, acreage, and how steep are the slopes. Using information from ground and aerial surveys, plus knowledge and experience from years of assessing other burned areas, the soil scientists on the BAER Team are producing maps showing the level of...

• Reunion Comunitaria: El Servicio nacional del Bosque de Rogue River-Siskiyou esta auspiciando una reunion publica el dia de hoy, con el proposito de brindar informacion cronologica del Incendio Chetco Bar. A las 6:00 pm en la Escuela Secundaria Illinois Valley High School, en 625 E. River St., Cave Junction, OR. El dia de hoy En el area del Incendio de Chetco Bar, se continuara realizando el trabajo basado en la repracion de las obras de supresion consistiendo en el reparado de lineas de fuego que ya no se necesitan para hacerlas mas estables, con una estructura mas cercana a su estado natural a travez del astillamiento de madera, limpiado de la maleza y ademas, la instalacion de barreras de agua para evitar la erosion. Las cuadrillas continuaran patrullando para extinguir espacios que han quedado latentes y tambien con el monitoreo de areas que fueron previamente aseguradas desde el aire y en el terreno. El dia de ayer, no se observo la presencia de humo o areas particulares de...

USDA Forest Service, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Emergency Area Closure Order No. 06-10-26-17-39In order to mitigate risk to public safety, a temporary area closure in the Chetco Bar Fire area is effective beginning September 30, 2017. This order supersedes Order No. 06-10-26-17-32. For more details and map, please see related file.

Miller Complex Fire Update September 30, 2017 – 10:00 a.m. Acres: 37,045 Percent Contained: 85% Start Date: August 14, 2017 Cause: Lightning Total Personnel: 187 Location: Private land and federal land on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest 20 miles west of Ashland, OR. Fire Information: 541-838-0770, Email address: millercomplex2017@gmail.com The expected cold front moved through the area yesterday, bringing cooler temperatures and higher overnight humidity recoveries. Light to moderate showers were seen on the western portion of the Abney Fire. There was one confirmed spot fire on the east side of Dutch Creek, burning in a single tree and covering about one tenth of an acre. Crews were safely able to access the area and contain the spot, using appropriate suppression tactics. Today, crews will continue to patrol along the eastern flank using available road systems to monitor for additional hotspots. Post-suppression work continues on the Creedence and Burnt Peak fires,...

Daily Update Eagle Creek Fire September 30, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. Fire Information: 541-392-1632 (8 a.m.-8 p.m.) eaglecreekfire2017@gmail.com Approximate Fire Size: 48,831 acres Approximate Fire Containment: 46%The cold front that arrived over the fire delivered up to a ¼ inch of rain yesterday. While this was enough to make soils and vegetation damp it did not hamper repair efforts significantly. Precipitation and cooler temperatures are expected throughout the weekend into early next week. Crews were advised during morning briefings to be aware of potentially slippery conditions and to take the extra precautions to ensure their safety.While crews continue making significant progress on repair of fire suppression impacts, the BAER (Burned Area Emergency Response) Team continues to evaluate the burned area. They will prescribe emergency response actions to protect people, land, and other resources quickly and effectively. The BAER team has reached out to local, state and federal...