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Fire growth continues on the Rum Creek Fire MERLIN, Ore. – Firefighting resources are surging to new areas to address locations where the fire crossed lines on the eastern edge of the fire. Fire will remain active overnight due to warm temperatures, low humidity and very dry fuels.  “This is rough country,” said Joe Hessel, incident commander for Oregon Department of Forestry Team 1. “Every foot, every chain, every mile of line we complete is a big deal.” Structural protection continues in residential areas threatened by fire, with firefighters assessing homes, wrapping structures and installing sprinklers, clearing flammable material from roofs and gutters, on and around decks and areas against homes. The fire has not crossed the Rogue River north of Grave Creek. On the east side of the fire, fire is established in McKnabe Creek. Crews spent the day reconfiguring containment lines where fire crossed lines near McKnabe Creek, using a combination of direct and indirect...

 Información actual de los Incendios Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp -31/08/2022 Línea de Información: 541-625-0687 (8am - 7pm) Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govIncendio Potter InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Incendio Windigo InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/Incendio Big Swamp InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/ Condiciones Climáticas: Para el día de hoy se esperan condiciones climáticas con tendencias seca y caliente. Las temperaturas estarán entre los 80 – 90 grados. Las mismas condiciones críticas del clima se esperan para el jueves y con temperaturas superiores para este fin de semana. Para información acerca de la presencia del humo visite: AirNow.gov Incendio Big Swamp: Los bomberos lograron penetrar áreas para trabajos de limpieza y a su vez, movieron equipo pesado del incendio Windigo para el Incendio Big Swamp. Incendio Potter: con la ayuda de los sistemas de...

 Información actual de los Incendios Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp -31/08/2022 Línea de Información: 541-625-0687 (8am - 7pm) Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govIncendio Potter InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Incendio Windigo InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/Incendio Big Swamp InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/ Condiciones Climáticas: Para el día de hoy se esperan condiciones climáticas con tendencias seca y caliente. Las temperaturas estarán entre los 80 – 90 grados. Las mismas condiciones críticas del clima se esperan para el jueves y con temperaturas superiores para este fin de semana. Para información acerca de la presencia del humo visite: AirNow.gov Incendio Big Swamp: Los bomberos lograron penetrar áreas para trabajos de limpieza y a su vez, movieron equipo pesado del incendio Windigo para el Incendio Big Swamp. Incendio Potter: con la ayuda de los sistemas de...

SmokeThe entire forecast area will probably have some smoke all day from not only the Cedar Creek Fire but also the Rum Creek fire burning to our southwest. Oakridge will have USG (unhealthy for sensitive groups) to Unhealthy levels of smoke for most of the day. Waldo Lake may have Moderate levels of smoke overnight if smoke near the surface of the fire does not get much lift. Roseburg will experience more smoke than yesterday up to USG levels. Health and Safety Message Learn the air quality index numbers and colors during periods of poor air quality, get air quality alerts, note the numbers and colors of air quality monitors, and know when to limit your time outdoors. For real time information see Fire.airnow.gov, oakridgeair.org, and LRAPA - Today's Current Air Quality. Daily AQI Forecast for Wednesday · Yesterday

 The following areas are closed until further notice.Use of Forest Service Road 3900100 from the 39 Road junction to Tenderfoot Trailhead.Use of Forest Road 3925015 from junction of Forest Service Road 3925 to Lick Creek Trailhead. Use of Forest Road 3900200 from the 39 road junction to Forest Service Road 3925015 road .Use of Tenderfoot Trail (1819) from the Tenderfoot trailhead to the 1828 and 1812 trail junctions.Use of Lick Creek Trail (1809) from the Lick Creek Trailhead to the junction of the South Fork Imnaha Trail

 The following trails are closed until further notice.• The Minam river trail (1673), starting from the junction of Bear Mt. trail (1655) heading south to the junction with the Rock creek trail (1905).• The North Minam trail (1675), from the junction of the Minam trail (1673) and North Minam trail (1675) to the junction with the Bowman trail (1651).• Green Lakes Trail (1666), from the junction of the North Minam trail (1673) to the terminus of the trail at Green

 Fire activity increases on Rum Creek Fire  MERLIN, Ore. – Overnight, the Rum Creek Fire pushed across the line on the east side of the fire near McKnabe Creek, burning several hundred acres. Resources are being shifted to this area to corral the slop-over and establish new control lines. An increase in fire activity is expected through Friday as the weather shifts to a hotter, drier pattern. Inversions are expected to lift earlier in the day, increasing temperatures and winds while reducing relative humidity.  As of early this morning, the fire was already burning actively on the ridges. Firefighters are expecting potential spot fires, and have shifted resources to continue alternate contingency fire lines to the east. Last night firefighters successfully conducted burnouts on the south edge of the fire near Taylor Creek, eliminating remaining fuels between the control lines and the fire’s edge. Today, they will work to secure the southeast corner of the fire working toward...

Pacific Northwest Team 3 will be transitioning to Northwest Team 6 today Current Situation Hot, dry, and unstable conditions contributed to increased fire activity, with the fire increasing by approximately 600 acres, primarily on the northeast section of the fire. Smoke columns were visible in the afternoon throughout the surrounding area. Helicopters and crews worked throughout the day to further secure the fireline on the south edge of the fire. Helicopters applied additional retardant to the line established the previous day and crews completed and secured a hand line connecting the retardant line to the fireline along Black Creek Road. Most of the prep work on alternate lines further from the fire edge has been completed.Today’s Activities: At 6:00 pm today, Pacific Northwest Team 3 will transition management of the Cedar Creek fire to Northwest Team 6. Spending a day transitioning ensures all knowledge is shared and management of the fire is continuous.   Hot, dry,...

  The following areas are closed until further notice.Five Mile OverlookHorse Creek OverlookGranny View OverlookSaddle Creek Campground Sacajawea CampgroundHat Point RoadHat Point CampgroundWarnock Corrals

Hat Point Area: Evacuation Level 3 Go, Evacuate NowLeave immediately! Danger in your area is current or imminent, and you should evacuate immediately.This will be the last notice you receive! Do NOT delay leaving to gather belongings. Imnaha Area: Evacuation Level 1   Get Ready, be ready for potential evacuationThere is danger in your area, monitor emergency service, websites, and local media outlets for information. If conditions worsen, emergency services personnel may contact

Smoke The entire forecast area will probably have some smoke all day from not only the Cedar Creek Fire but also the Rum Creek fire burning to our southwest. Oakridge may again have Moderate levels of smoke for most of the day. WaldoLake may have Moderate levels of smoke overnight if smoke near the surface of the fire does not get much lift. Health and Safety MessageEven moderate air quality can affect some people. Plan outdoor activities and recreation ahead of time. Try to reduce long exposures when in smoky areas. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is an air pollutant that is a concern for people's

Daily Update August 31, 2022 Weather: Hot dry weather expected again today. Temperatures in the 80-90's. Near critical fire weather expected again on Thursday with above average temperatures over the holiday weekend. Find smoke information at  AirNow.gov.Big Swamp Fire: Crews accessed areas for mop up and were able to move heavy equipment from Windigo to Big Swamp Fire. Potter Fire: Firefighters continued suppression activities along fire edge, utilizing sprinkler systems. Chipping operations continued along the roads and grading of the 34 Road is almost complete.Camel Hump Fire: Local firefighter resources will be on patrol in area.Windigo Fire: Chipping operations should be completed today and heavy equipment will move to Big Swamp Fire. Excavator work should also be completed today while work on the 700 Road and 770 Road continues.Resources: 16 hand crews, 11 engines, 5 dozers, 20 water tenders, 2 helicopters. Total personnel 539. Closures: The Pacific Crest Trail is open.The...

Effective 08-31-2022 at 08:00hrs, Hat Point Road (NFS Road 4240) at the town of Imnaha is closed until further

 Daily Update 08.31.2022Weather: Hot dry weather expected again today. Temperatures in the 80-90's. Near critical fire weather expected again on Thursday with above average temperatures over the holiday weekend. Find smoke information at  AirNow.gov.Big Swamp Fire: Crews accessed areas for mop up and were able to move heavy equipment from Windigo to Big Swamp Fire. Potter Fire: Firefighters continued suppression activities along fire edge, utilizing sprinkler systems. Chipping operations continued along the roads and grading of the 34 Road is almost complete.Camel Hump Fire: Local firefighter resources will be on patrol in area.Windigo Fire: Chipping operations should be completed today and heavy equipment will move to Big Swamp Fire. Excavator work should also be completed today while work on the 700 Road and 770 Road continues.Resources: 16 hand crews, 11 engines, 5 dozers, 20 water tenders, 2 helicopters. Total personnel 539. Closures: The Pacific Crest Trail is open.The...

Fire Information Weather: Hot dry weather expected again today. Temperatures in the 80-90's. Near critical fire weather expected again on Thursday with above average temperatures over the holiday weekend. Find smoke information at  AirNow.gov.Big Swamp Fire: Crews accessed areas for mop up and were able to move heavy equipment from Windigo to Big Swamp Fire. Potter Fire: Firefighters continued suppression activities along fire edge, utilizing sprinkler systems. Chipping operations continued along the roads and grading of the 34 Road is almost complete.Camel Hump Fire: Local firefighter resources will be on patrol in area.Windigo Fire: Chipping operations should be completed today and heavy equipment will move to Big Swamp Fire. Excavator work should also be completed today while work on the 700 Road and 770 Road continues.Resources: 16 hand crews, 11 engines, 5 dozers, 20 water tenders, 2 helicopters. Total personnel 539. Closures: The Pacific Crest Trail is open.The Deschutes and...

Crockets Knob Fire UpdateNORTHWEST INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 12 Incident Commanders: Jeff Dimke and Bobby Shindelar August 31, 2022  Weather: Another weather disturbance will move through the area today, bringing increased winds and very dry and hot conditions. Winds will be gusty, mainly along ridgetops, approaching 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds will shift to the northwest and diminish through the late evening hours as a dry cool front moves through the area.  Operations:  Gusty winds and higher temperatures across the fire area contributed to increased fire activity yesterday afternoon, producing a smoke column that was visible from many surrounding communities. The fire made short runs in available fuels on the north and northwest edges of the fire, and has moved close to west Princess Trailhead, directly south of Indian Rock Lookout. The fire has also pushed toward the northeast and is burning on a small portion of the Umatilla National Forest.  Work along FSR 45...

 Firefighters reinforcing control lines on Rum Creek Fire MERLIN, Ore. – Firefighters are working 24 hours a day to halt the spread of the Rum Creek Fire, taking advantage of cooler, more humid overnight conditions that allow more aggressive suppression tactics. Four additional structural protection strike teams arrived today to assist the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office with structural preparation, triage, situational awareness and tactical patrols. Tonight, crews will coordinate closely with wildland operations and protect homes in Galice and Rand between Peavine and Lower Grave Creek Road. No fire and no spots have crossed the Rogue River to the north below Grave Creek. Today and tonight, firefighters are conducting tactical ignitions along primary line in the Rocky Gulch area from Galice Road to Peavine Mountain. “The night shift will continue tactical ignitions, holding and monitoring throughout the night,” said Tom Hall, Northwest 13 operations trainee. “We’re...

Community Meeting Today August 30th at 6:00PM ~ Greenwaters Park Community Building   Community Meeting: A community meeting will be held Today, August 30th, 6:00PM at Greenwaters Park Community Building, 48362 Highway 58, Oakridge, Oregon. For those unable to attend in person, the meeting will be streamed live on the Cedar Creek Fire Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CedarCreekFire2022. Current Situation: Helicopters were successful in completing a critical segment of fireline by dropping retardant on an inaccessible ridge outside of the Wilderness east of Edith Creek drainage. Retardant, once its dries becomes less effective but can be rehydrated from water drops and becomes almost as effective as when originally applied. Helicopter operations may be visible to visitors at the Salt Creek Falls Day Use Area and to motorists on HWY 58. Please observe and adhere to directional signage in the area. Downsizing of crews and equipment has started where work has been completed. An...

Rum Creek Fire community meeting tonight MERLIN, Ore. – A community meeting for the Rum Creek Fire will be held at 6 p.m. today at North Valley High School, 6741 Monument Dr., Grants Pass. It will also be broadcast live at www.facebook.com/rumcreekfire2022. Firefighters will continue to work on containment lines around the Rum Creek Fire. In the area south of Grave Creek, dozer lines are being constructed along ridgelines, tying to handlines completed yesterday. To the southeast, brush is being cleared along roads and dozer lines are being constructed to hold the fire west of Stratton Creek and north of the Rogue River. To the west, control lines are being constructed between Bear Gulch and Rocky Gulch. Besides the primary lines being constructed near the fire, personnel are working on an alternate line near Hog Creek as a contingency line if the fire crosses Stratton Creek.Additional personnel are arriving to increase both wildland and structure capacity, including California...

Crockets Knob Fire UpdateSIZE:  1,859 AcresCONTAINMENT: 0%CAUSE: LightningPERSONNEL: 438LOCATION: 19 miles north of Prairie CityA community meeting will be livestreamed on Facebook tonight at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, August 30th. https://www.facebook.com/CrocketsKnobFireWeather: Tuesday and Wednesday will bring higher temperatures and lower fuel moisture to the fire area, along with gusty and erratic winds from a cold front moving into the area. These conditions could lead to an increase in fire behavior over the next few days.Operations: Firefighters are utilizing a full suppression strategy to contain the Crockets Knob Fire. Yesterday work continued along FSR 45, using masticators and heavy equipment to thin brush and remove dead and down timber. Crews continue work in roadless areas along the north and east edges to construct handline, utilizing terrain features to aid in containment. The Structure Group is staffed with engines that are working primarily on the southern edge of the fire...