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Update for Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, 9 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 719-8371 Online: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/unit/3860/ 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. Forest Roads Open: The following Forest Service Roads along Highway 126 are open to the public: FSR 2664, Robinson Lake Road; FSR 2657, Olallie Creek Road; FSR 2653, Boulder Creek Road; FSR 2649, Scott Creek Road; FSR 2647, Cupola Road; FSR 2643, Foley Ridge Road; and Highway 242, Old McKenzie Highway, from HWY 126 to the gate at Camp White Branch. The Willamette National Forest along these roads is open but the Three Sisters Wilderness remains closed. The Mount...

Community Meeting The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest is hosting a public meeting at 6:00 p.m. today at the Illinois Valley High School (625 E. River Street, Cave Junction, OR) to provide a Chetco Bar Fire history and update. Today Suppression repair work – restoring no-longer needed firelines to a more stable, natural state by chipping, dragging brush, and installing waterbars to prevent erosion – will continue in most areas of the Chetco Bar Fire. Crews will also continue to patrol for and extinguish remaining hotspots and monitor previously secured areas from the air and ground. No visible smoke or heat was detected on the Indigo fire yesterday and repair work has been completed. Closures and Safety In order to allow public access for hunting and recreating, 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....

The Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) program is designed to identify and manage potential risks to resources on National Forest System lands and reduce these threats through appropriate emergency measures to protect human life and safety, property, and critical natural or cultural resources. BAER is an emergency program for stabilization work that involves time-critical activities to be completed before the first damaging storm event to meet program objectives: BAER Objectives: Determine whether imminent post-wildfire threats to human life and safety, property, and critical natural or cultural resources on National Forest System lands exist and take immediate actions, as appropriate, to manage the unacceptable risks. If emergency conditions are identified, mitigate significant threats to health, safety, human life, property and values-at-risk. Prescribe emergency response actions to stabilize and prevent unacceptable degradation to natural and cultural resources, to minimize...

There are three phases of recovery following wildfires on federal lands: Fire Suppression Repair Emergency Stabilization-Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Long-Term Recovery and Restoration Fire Suppression Repair is a series of immediate post-fire actions taken to repair damages and minimize potential soil erosion and impacts resulting from fire suppression activities and usually begins before the fire is contained, and before the demobilization of an Incident Management Team. This work repairs the hand and dozer fire lines, roads, trails, staging areas, safety zones, and drop points used during fire suppression efforts. Emergency Stabilization-Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) is a rapid assessment of burned watersheds by a BAER team to identify imminent post-wildfire threats to human life and safety, property, and critical natural or cultural resources on National Forest System lands and take immediate actions to implement emergency stabilization measures before the...

High Cascades Complex - West Zone Update Northwest Interagency Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander: Tim Keith September 30, 2017 Special Announcements: 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. 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 9:00 pm. Information Websites: Inciweb – https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5503 and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/R6RRSNF and https://facebook.com/UmpquaNationalForest/ Incident Management Team: Northwest Interagency Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Tim Keith, is managing the High Cascades Complex - West Zone. The incident command post (ICP) is located at the Joseph Stewart State Park near Lost Creek Reservoir southwest of Prospect, Oregon. A...

As of Saturday at 7:00 a.m., Great Basin Incident Management Team #4 will transition the High Cascades Complex East Zone to the home

Reunion Comunitaria: El Servicio nacional del Bosque de Rogue River-Siskiyou esta auspiciando 2 reuniones publicas el dia de hoy, con el proposito de brindar informacion cronologica del Incendio Chetco Bar. • 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. En el Centro de Eventos de Agness RV Park, 4215 Agnes Rd, Agness, OR • 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. En el terreno de la feria del Condado de Curry- Centro de Eventos. 29392 Ellensburg Ave, Gold Beach, OREl dia de hoy: Las cuadrillas continuan en la labor de busqueda y extincion de areas persistentes con emanacion de calor, tambien con la reparacion de danos en las areas afectadas durante los esfuerzos por contener el incendio, y en el monitoreo y patrullaje de las mismas. Se han restaurado alrededor de 60 millas de lineas para excavadores (dozers) y 50 millas de lineas a mano llevandolas a un estado mas estable y natural a travez del astillamiento, arrastrado de maleza y la instalacion de barreras de agua. El dia de ayer, helicopteros derramaron agua con el...

EAGLE CREEK FIRE BAER UPDATE September 29, 2017 Hood River, Oregon - The Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team assigned to the Eagle Creek Fire has been busy since arriving on September 25, 2017. Scientists on the team have been collecting data to identify imminent post-fire threats to values including life, property, natural resources, and cultural resources. BAER Team members took a reconnaissance flight to get an overview of the fire, terrain, and soil burn severity. On the ground, team members are pairing up to validate soil burn severity and visit areas identified as potentially having values at risk. Soils scientists are examining the unburned and burned soil structures to identify erosion concerns and the potential for increased water runoff. Geologists are looking at areas where landslides and rockfalls could could potentially endanger people or impact roads, structures, recreation facilities, streams, and other resources downhill. Engineers are checking roads for areas...

Miller Complex Fire Update September 29, 2017 – 10:00 a.m. Acres: 36,654 Percent Contained: 80% Start Date: August 14, 2017 Cause: Lightning Total Personnel: 177 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 Over the last two days, the Abney Fire grew by about 400 acres. A smoke column was visible yesterday from the Dutch Creek area. Due to steep slopes, poor access, and heavy fuel loading ground crews were not committed to build direct containment lines. A heavy helicopter dropped water buckets throughout the shift to slow fire growth. Overall, fire managers view this as a beneficial piece of natural fire that burned as they expected well within established containment lines. Cooler weather is forecasted through the weekend, bringing lower temperatures and higher humidity that should lead to a decrease in fire activity. Light to...

Special Announcements: This will be the last daily update for the High Cascades Complex East Zone. When available, updated fire and closure information will be shared on Inciweb and the Rogue River-Siskiyou, Fremont-Winema and Crater Lake National Park websites. On Saturday, Sept. 30 at 7:00 a.m. Great Basin Team #4 will transfer command of the North Pelican, Blanket Creek and Spruce Lake Fires back to their local units. Summary: Fire personnel worked hard this week identifying and repairing damage resulting from months of fire suppression activities. Hand crews moved down the line meticulously covering areas bare of vegetation, removing debris from blocked culverts and repairing roads damaged by heavy equipment. East Zone Acres Burned: Fremont-Winema NF – 13,541 acres; Rogue River-Siskiyou NF – 19,168 acres; Crater Lake NP– 20,027 acres. Spruce Lake: (100% repair completion, 28% contained) Crews completed all the identified repair work on...

Update for Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, 9 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 719-8371 Online: inciweb.nwcg.gov/unit/3860 https//facebook.com/WillametteWildfires2017 Willamettewildfires2017@gmail.com Rebel Fire: 8,709 acres Horse Creek Complex: Olallie Lookout Fire, 1,586 acres, 14 increase; Roney Fire, 3,575 acres, 14 increase; Avenue Fire, 3,587 acres, 283 increase; Separation Fire, 18,086 acres, 13 increase; Nash Fire, 6,747 acres, 9 increase; Potato Hill, 199 acres. Total all fires: 42,489 acres, an increase of 42. An infrared flight on Sept. 27 at 8:46 p.m. provided a more accurate count of acreage. Resources: Personnel, 166; Crews, 2; Helicopters, 1; Engines, 3; Water Tenders, 1; Skidgen, 1; Excavators 4; Road Grader, 1. Forest Roads Open: The following Forest Service Roads along Highway 126 are open to the public: FSR 2664, Robinson Lake Road; FSR 2657, Olallie Creek Road; FSR 2653, Boulder Creek Road; FSR 2649, Scott Creek Road; FSR 2647, Cupola Road; FSR 2643, Foley Ridge...

Community Meetings The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest is hosting two public meetings today to provide a Chetco Bar Fire history and update:· 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Agness RV Park Event Center, 4215 Agness Road, Agness, OR· 6:00­–7:00 p.m. at the Curry County Fairgrounds-Event Center on the Beach, 29392 Ellensburg Ave, Gold Beach, ORToday Crews will continue to seek out and extinguish lingering pockets of heat, repair areas damaged during firefighting efforts, and monitor and patrol secured areas. Nearly 60 miles of dozerline and 50 miles of handline have been restored to a more stable, natural state by chipping, dragging brush, and installing waterbars. Helicopter water drops assisted crews in securing a key piece of remaining uncontained line east of Mount Emily yesterday. A flyover confirmed full containment in the Illinois River drainage area in the northeast portion of the fire. A slight two-acre increase in fire size is due to the burning of interior pockets of fuel...

Umpqua North ComplexFact Sheet UpdateSeptember 29, 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: At 0700 this morning, the Umpqua North Complex will be handed from the Great Basin Type 2 IMT Team #3 to the Nevada Type 3 IMT, led by Incident Commander Carrie Thaler. Outgoing IC Taiga Rohrer would like to extend his thanks and gratitude to ODOT, Pacific Power, the Douglas County Sheriffs Office and the residents & businesses along HWY 138 for their cooperation and understanding during this incident. IC Taiga would also like to welcome Nevada Type 3 IMT and wishes them continued success with the Umpqua North Complex.As operations on the Umpqua North Complex are winding down suppression repair completion is at 74%. The Fall Creek fire suppression repair is complete and...

Daily Update Eagle Creek Fire September 29, 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: A reconnaissance flight flown yesterday confirmed very limited fire activity in spite of warm temperatures and low relative humidity. Smoke, however, continued to drift across Interstate 84 and suppression crews were deployed to mop up residual fire to minimize smoke impacts to drivers. A cold-front arrived in the area as predicted and rain is forecast to start this morning and spread across the fire. Rain and cooler temperatures are predicted to last throughout the weekend, which is anticipated to further diminish fire activity. While the arrival of rain is welcomed for fire suppression, it can complicate repair work and increase the potential for erosion. It also serves as a reminder that more significant storms are likely as fall storm season approaches. With this...

Final Daily Update Jones Fire / Kelsey Fire 9/29/2017 - 8 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 937-5219 Starting Sunday, October 1 please call 541-222-9241 for fire information jonesfire2017@gmail.com Jones Fire - Size: 10,114 acres Containment: 80% Cause: Lightning Kelsey Fire - Size: 441 acres Containment: 50% Cause: Lightning General Western Oregon Deer season starts tomorrow. Hunters are reminded to “KNOW BEFORE YOU GO” and stay informed about area and road closures. Closure info: www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-notices Northwest Incident Management Team 7 will transition command of the Jones & Kelsey Fire to a local type 3 incident management team on Saturday, September 30 at 8 p.m.Yesterday’s Activity – On both fires, repairing suppression lines is an emphasis at this stage. Stabilization measures taken by crews help prevent soil erosion, aid vegetation recovery, minimize damage to prime fish habitat, and conserve water quality. On the...

Final Daily Update Jones Fire / Kelsey Fire 9/29/2017 - 8 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 937-5219 Starting Sunday, October 1 please call 541-222-9241 for fire information jonesfire2017@gmail.com Jones Fire - Size: 10,114 acres Containment: 80% Cause: Lightning Kelsey Fire - Size: 441 acres Containment: 50% Cause: Lightning General Western Oregon Deer season starts tomorrow. Hunters are reminded to “KNOW BEFORE YOU GO” and stay informed about area and road closures. Closure info: www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-notices Northwest Incident Management Team 7 will transition command of the Jones & Kelsey Fire to a local type 3 incident management team on Saturday, September 30 at 8 p.m. Yesterday’s Activity – On both fires, repairing suppression lines is an emphasis at this stage. Stabilization measures taken by crews help prevent soil erosion, aid vegetation recovery, minimize damage to prime fish habitat, and conserve water quality. On...

High Cascades Complex - West Zone Update Northwest Interagency Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander: Tim Keith September 29, 2017 Special Announcements: Smoke from California wildfires has drifted north into the area. Please check the Air Quality websites below for the most up to date information on smoke in your specific location. The significant rain event previously predicted for the area on Tuesday has been downgraded to where even a wetting rain might not materialize. Forecast models are no longer showing the 1/2 to 1 inch of rain. Fire Information Center: (541) 316-8352 Available 8:00 am to 9:00 pm. Information Websites: Inciweb – https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5503 and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/R6RRSNF and https://facebook.com/UmpquaNationalForest/ Incident Management Team: Northwest Interagency Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Tim Keith, is managing the High Cascades Complex - West Zone. The incident command post (ICP) is located at...

Please see the attached BAER briefings describing the purpose of BAER teams and their work within wildfire recovery. Forest Service BAER OverviewKey Elements of the BAER AssessmentThree Phases of Wildfire

A Look Behind The Scenes – Meet the Crew that Keeps Our Firefighters Going In the small town of Fort Klamath, a unique group is gathered under a bright yellow tent near the Supply Unit. The tent was the brain child of one of the camp crew members, Hannah from South Dakota, when temperatures plummeted to 28 degrees and rain continued to pour on the Incident Command Post (ICP). They come from all over the world, Congo, Ethiopia, Thailand, Kenya and South Dakota. This young crew is part of the Boxelder Job Corp located in South Dakota. Because of their high performance in the school, they get the opportunity to sign up for camp crew assignments and travel to fires all around the United States to support our firefighters. Many consider themselves lucky to be here, having left refugee camps in countries dealing with unrest and hardships many of us will never experience. Their stories are heart breaking and inspiring all at once. Money earned working 14 hour days will be sent to...

EMERGENCY CLOSURE OF PUBLIC LANDS REDUCED TO HORSE PRAIRIE FIRE PERIMETER IN DOUGLAS COUNTYRoseburg, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management, Roseburg District is issuing a revised emergency closure of public lands in Douglas County, Oregon. This closure affects public lands within and adjacent to the Horse Prairie fire, on lands administered by the BLM.Due to reduced fire and suppression activity, the emergency closure has been limited to the Fire Perimeter (Please see the attached map and full closure notice for specific Township, Range and Section information).This emergency closure is necessary to ensure public safety from the continued risks of falling trees, landslides, and moving rocks and logs. The BLM will post closure signs at main entry points to this area. Maps and information on the closure area are available at the Roseburg District office and at: https://www.blm.gov/press-release/emergency-closure-public-lands-reduced-horse-prairie-fire-perimeter-douglas-countyTravel on...