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Jones Fire / Kelsey Fire 9/19/2017 - 8 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 937-5219 jonesfire2017@gmail.com Jones Fire - Size: 10,514 acres Containment: 70% Cause: Lightning Kelsey Fire - Size: 527 acres Containment: 10% Cause: Lightning Because of the Jones Fire’s progression across Forest Road 18 and its expansion to the southeast, a new closure order has been signed. This closure is enacted to provide for public and employee safety in the affected area. Yesterday’s Activity –On the Jones Fire crews completed brushing operations along Forest Road 18 and Forest Road 1839. This work was done to limit potential for fire growth further south and east when warmer weather returns. Plans continue for the repair of suppression activities. For firefighter’s safety, crews were pulled off of the Kelsey Fire due to poor weather conditions, including substantial rainfall and high winds. Today’s Operations – On the Jones Fire crews will continue to...

Jones Fire / Kelsey Fire 9/19/2017 - 8 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 937-5219 jonesfire2017@gmail.com Jones Fire - Size: 10,514 acres Containment: 70% Cause: Lightning Kelsey Fire - Size: 527 acres Containment: 10% Cause: Lightning Because of the Jones Fire’s progression across Forest Road 18 and its expansion to the southeast, a new closure order has been signed. This closure is enacted to provide for public and employee safety in the affected area. Yesterday’s Activity –On the Jones Fire crews completed brushing operations along Forest Road 18 and Forest Road 1839. This work was done to limit potential for fire growth further south and east when warmer weather returns. Plans continue for the repair of suppression activities. For firefighter’s safety, crews were pulled off of the Kelsey Fire due to poor weather conditions, including substantial rainfall and high winds. Today’s Operations – On the Jones Fire crews will continue to remove excess...

Umpqua North Complex UpdateSeptember 19, 2017 – 9:00 a.m. Fire Information: 541-378-6944 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm) Inciweb address: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5505/#Start Date: August 11, 2017 Cause: Lightning Fuels: Timber, forest litter, grass & shrubsAcres: 43,139 (acreage is the same due to no infrared mapping flight) Percent Contained: 38% Due to the amount of rainfall and the significant decrease in fire activity, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with fire managers will lift all evacuation notices at 12:00 p.m. today.Precipitation occurred over the fire area yesterday resulting in minimal fire activity. Rain gauges on the North Umpqua and Diamond Lake Ranger Districts measured anywhere from 0.88 inches to 1.5 inches as of 7:00 this morning. A stronger cold front is likely to bring a more widespread wetting rain and snow around 6000 feet late Tuesday into Wednesday night. Some lingering showers are possible Thursday. The National Forest Service has issued...

Smoke: Light southwesterly winds and continued showerswill limit smoke movement across SW Oregon.Communities near Chetco Bar, Miller and Indigo fires willlikely experience good air quality conditions today.Showers throughout the day will continue to limit smokeproduction and movement.Fire: Low smoldering fire behavior, expected today onfires. The Chetco Bar Fire is 190,512 and 77% contained.Chetco Fire Information:https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5385/ Miller Complex is36,303 acres, and 68% contained. Miller

Eagle Creek Fire Size: 48,665 acres Eagle Creek Fire Containment: 46%Archer Fire Size: 260 acres Archer Fire Containment: 100% Summary Cooler temperatures and rain prevailed across the fire yesterday. Up to three inches of rain fell on the west side, with closer to one inch on the east side. More rain is expected through Thursday. Conditions have significantly reduced fire behavior, though it will continue to smolder or creep within the fire perimeter, producing smoke for some time. Significant growth is not anticipated, but soaking rains will be necessary to fully remove heat from the fire. In Multnomah County, the Sheriff Office rescinded all evacuation orders. In Hood River County, all evacuation orders were lifted in the Hood River Valley. Residents in the Cascade Locks, Wyeth and Viento areas remain at a Level 1 advisory due to a flash flood watch along the I-84 corridor. The flash flood watch is in effect until noon on Wednesday. Current details about Hood River County...

Fire Information: (541) 719-8371 Online: inciweb.nwcg.gov/unit/3860 https//facebook.com/WillametteWildfires2017 Willamettewildfires2017@gmail.com Rebel Fire: 8,653 acres Horse Creek Complex: Olallie Lookout Fire, 1,572 acres; Roney Fire, 3,548 acres; Avenue Fire, 2,962 acres; Separation Fire, 17,747 acres; Nash Fire, 6,738 acres. Total all fires: 41,220 acres (An IR flight could not be conducted last night so no change in acreage could be measured.) Current Resources: Personnel, 423; Crews, 7; Helicopters, 2; Engines, 23; Dozers, 2; Water Tenders, 6; Skidgens, 1; Masticator, 1. Weather: Nearly 1” of rain fell Monday and forecast calls for moderate to heavy rain all night bringing another 1-1 ½” by tonight. Another system forecast for today could bring the 3-day total to 3-4”. Snow fell at Hoodoo Incident Command Post on Monday evening. Minimal fire behavior with creeping in sheltered areas was observed. A flash flood watch is in place on fire scars for possible debris...

New West Side Information Line: 541-412-8531New Hours: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.As of 6:00 p.m. on September 18th, the Curry County Sheriff’s Office lifted all evacuation orders for the fire area. We can expect rain and cooler weather to continue, which will diminish fire activity. The containment of the fire is now at 77%. Smoke impacts will remain light to moderate in communities near the fire perimeter, and smoke will remain visible from within the fire perimeter until there is a major, season ending event. The focus of operations in these areas is shifting from fire suppression to suppression rehabilitation. Crews are working to repair hand and dozer lines, retrieve hoses, and install water bars to prevent erosion in areas blacklined across the perimeter. Due to the wet weather, fire crews may encounter hazardous conditions including fire-weakened trees, mudslides, and slippery conditions. As cooler, moist weather increases, more containment will be achieved, strengthening control...

Rainfall over the Chetco East Zone Fire and Indigo Fire (784 Fire) areas totaled approximately ¼ inch on Monday. Cool, moist air and wet fuels resulted in very little active fire. Smoldering and some smoke production occurred in fuels sheltered by thick forest canopy and in small jackpots of dry fuel. Infrared flights have not occurred due to cloudy weather, so current fire sizes (Chetco Bar: 190,512 acres and Indigo: 578 acres) were determined using previous IR data and GPS points from observers. Due to low risk of fire spread and well-established firelines in the West Zone, all previous evacuation levels in Curry County were withdrawn on Monday at noon. The Level 2 Evacuation “Be Set” is still in effect along Illinois River Road in Josephine County. Level 2 Evacuation means residents should be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice. Please monitor the Illinois Valley Fire District Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ivfire/) or one of the information sources below...

Forest Order No. 06-10-00-17-03 decreases the Public Use Restrictions Across the RRSNF to Stage 2, effective September 18, 2017 through November 30, 2017 unless sooner rescinded. Click here for a link to the closure

A combination of successful firefighting efforts and recent rains has allowed fire crews to continue making progress on the fire lines along the west side of the Eagle Creek Fire.Effective immediately, ALL evacuation orders in Multnomah County have been lifted.Residents are reminded that with the recent fire and subsequent rains, the dangers of falling trees, rocks, debris flows, landslides and flooding is greatly increased in the Columbia River Gorge. If you see landslide activity where there is no immediate danger, please report it to (503) 823-3333. In the event of an emergency, please dial 911 immediately.Access to the communities of Dodson, Warrendale, Bridal Veil, and Latourell is limited to residents only, as a result of road closures on both the Historic Columbia Highway and eastbound I-84. Residents in these communities should report to the Troutdale Police Community Center (234 SW Kendall Ct. Troutdale, OR) to receive instructions and permits to access closed roadways.All...

UPDATE: Hood River Evacuation Notice – Sept. 18th, 2017HOOD RIVER, Ore. – Based on the current weather patterns and the corresponding changes in fire behavior, the Hood River County Sheriff’s Office is downgrading evacuation levels for the Hood River Valley.The Hood River Valley will have all evacuation levels lifted. This means zones A4b, A5, A6, A7, B4, B5, B6 and B7 return to normal, pre-fire status. Due to the flash flood advisory for the I-84 corridor, exit 56 all the way west to the county line will remain on Level One notice. This means that the Cascade Locks area, as well as Wyeth and Viento, need to remain ready for the possibility of evacuation. Residents and travelers should also be aware of the potential dangers associated with the flash flood advisory. Vigilance should be maintained, as rocks, trees, and debris could threaten the roadway and some populated areas.All evacuation notices for the public lands around Lost Lake are being lifted. However, all Hood River...

Pacific Northwest Region Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest September 18, 2017 Contact: Chamise Kramer, Public Affairs Specialist (541) 618-2051Rob Budge, Deputy Fire Staff—Fuels (541) 618-2102 With Arrival of Rainy Weather, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Decreases Campfire Restrictions SW Oregon—As stormy weather brings much-needed rain to all areas across southwestern Oregon, the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest is reducing the level of restrictions that apply to campfires across the Forest. Effective immediately, the RRSNF moves to Stage 2 restrictions, Forest-wide. Campfires: Stage 2 Restrictions allow the building of campfires only in Forest Serviceconstructed fire rings made of concrete or metal and located in designated recreation sites. Please see the list and maps of recreation sites. The use of propane or liquid fuel-powered commercial stoves is also permitted. Smoking: Smoking is allowed only in vehicles, buildings and designated recreation sites, in areas...

Umpqua National Forest Moves to Industrial Fire Precaution Level I Public Use Restrictions on Campfires Lifted ROSEBURG, OR – September 18, 2017 – Effective Tuesday, September 19, at 12:01 a.m., the Umpqua National Forest will drop into an Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) I. There are no time restrictions under an IFPL I. Fire danger rating for the Umpqua National Forest is now at “moderate”. Forest officials also announced an end to public use restrictions for the following items: · Campfires outside of campgrounds · Smoking outside of a vehicle · Operating internal combustion engines · Welding or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame As hunting season is underway, the public is reminded that fire season is not over. Campfires must be drowned until cool to the touch. Public use restrictions prohibiting campfires in Wilderness areas also has been rescinded by Umpqua National Forest officials for the Mt. Thielsen Wilderness. The Boulder...

SW Oregon— As stormy weather brings much-needed rain to all areas across southwestern Oregon, the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest is reducing the level of restrictions that apply to campfires and other fire related activities. Additionally, the Industrial Fire Precaution Level across the Forest is also being reduced.For more information on current restriction levels and descriptions visit the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest website, Public Notices, at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/rogue-siskiyou/alerts-notices

Because of the Jones Fire progression across forest road 18 and its expansion to the southeast, a new closure order has been signed. There are two trailheads affected by this closure expansion. The Alpine trailhead and Gold Point trailhead. The Jones Fire Closure Area includes the closure of National Forest System roads, trails, and developed sites on the Willamette National Forest. This closure has been enacted to provide for public and employee safety in the affected area.

There will be a community meeting at the Applegate Valley Fire Station #9 Tuesday evening, September 19, at 6 PM to provide an update on fire operations and team management. The meeting is located at 1095 Upper Applegate Road, Jacksonville, OR 97530.

Current Situation: A front that arrived late last night is bringing with it highly anticipated humidity and cooler temperatures to the fires within the Miller Complex. Variable rains are expected throughout the day with an increased chance of heavier rains Tuesday into Wednesday. Although the arrival of the cool front is a positive development, the moisture will not extinguish the fires. Instead, fire behavior will diminish while the front moves through the fire complex with the potential for the fire to become active again if conditions dry out in the future. The public can still expect to see smoke from the interior of these fires until a season-ending weather event occurs. The Miller Complex remains at 59% containment overall and firefighters continue to meet objectives and patrol lines. Firefighter and public safety remain top priority and over the next few days firefighters will focus on accomplishing work safely to adjust to the changing weather and conditions by being mindful...

September 18, 2017 3:00 p.m. For Immediate Release – ALL NASH FIRE EVACUATION NOTICES DROPPED The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office has continued to coordinate with fire managers on the Nash Fire, which is part of the Horse Creek Complex. After discussion with the incident management team and the Deschutes National Forest; the Sheriff's Office will drop all pre-evacuation notices around Elk Lake due to the Nash fire at 3 PM today (Monday, September 18th). This includes the following areas: Elk Lake Resort, Elk Lake CG, Point CG, Little Fawn CG, Mallard Marsh CG, Sunset View Day Use Area, Beach Day Use Area, and Quinn Meadows Horse Camp. This does not affect any area closures implemented by the Deschutes National Forest. Please check the following link for an information map on trail and area closures: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd557599.pdf. ###

El dia de ayer, la lluvia marco el estado de la actividad incendiaria para esta semana en el area del Incendio Chetco Bar. Se podrian esperar lluvias livianas hasta el dia Miercoles, que continuaran humedeciendo las areas incendiadas. El fuego ha sido contenido en un 53% (hasta el dia de ayer era un 43%).El impacto de humo continuara siendo de liviano a moderado en las comunidades alrededor del Incendio, quedandose visible desde el perimetro interno del incendio hasta que esta estacion del ano (verano) termine.Los tripulantes continuan con la labor de re-enforzar lineas de control a lo largo del perimetro Nor-oeste cerca de la Montana de Snow Camp. Se continua con el procedimiento para la rehabilitacion de lineas a mano en las praderas de Snow Camp, removiendo las envolturas para proteccion de fuego en las viviendas, puntos de observacion y en las senales del servicio forestal para los campamentos a lo largo del perimetro Noreste.Se continuan las operaciones de patrullaje y barrido a...

Whitewater Fire - including Little Devil, Scorpion, Claggett Lake, Slideout, Fire #296 (Section Line) French and Potato Hill Fires September 18, 2017 Daily Update Fire Information Line: 541-719-8371, willamettewildfires2017@gmail.com Location: Willamette National Forest Willamette National Forest Closures: 541-225-6350, https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-notices Size: 14,416 acres (total for reported fires) Containment: 35% Resources Assigned: 399 personnel (total for reported fires) The anticipated weather change slowed the spread of fire on the Little Devil, Whitewater and Scorpion Fires. Firefighters are safely engaging in suppression activities throughout the day. Heavy rains cause new safety hazards for responders such as slippery and impassible roads, difficulty navigating steep, rocky terrain and the possibility of hazard trees coming down due to the increase in wind and rain. Despite the change in weather, the work investment firefighters make today is as...