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Size: 9,462 acres Containment: 55% Cause: Lightning Resources: 283 Personnel The Gila Las Cruces Type 3 Team appreciates the public support for the firefighting efforts including the partnership with the Oregon Parks and Recreation and the surrounding communities. Please use caution around the entrance to Dexter State Park due to increased fire traffic and congestion in the area. Actions yesterday included numerous helicopter water drops on the active fire areas in the southeast corner. Firefighters worked to contain a slop-over on the dozer line near road 1835. No burnout operations were initiated yesterday. Today and tomorrow are forecasted to be warm and dry before a strong cold front arrives. Portions of the fire on the south and west side are in patrol and monitor status. Operations today will consist of monitoring, patrolling and removal of fire hoses and other equipment which are not needed on the fireline. Prep work will continue on Forest Road 18 for holding operations...

High Cascades Complex West Zone 9/15/2017 9:00 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 316‐8352 blanketcreekfireinfo@gmail.com Yesterday’s Activity On the north end of the Broken Lookout fire, crews continued line prep, chipping and brushing. Ground personnel on the south end continued mop up, while crews on the western portion of the fire prepped lines to prepare for burnout. Firefighters initiated burnout operations on the eastern flank of the Pup Fire to direct fire growth back into the wilderness. Today’s Planned Activity On the Broken Lookout Fire, regional Forest Service blasting specialists will be detonating snags in areas too dense hazardous to fall with chainsaws. Crews, alongside an Army Strike Team will continue road preparation for use as containment lines, while strengthening existing fire perimeters. Aviation resources will be used to monitor spread in all areas of the fire, while dropping water in key locations to support ground work, particularly in Squaw...

Location: High Cascades Ranger District, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Klamath Ranger District, Fremont-Winema National Forest, Crater Lake National Park Start Date: North Pelican August 10, 2017, Spruce Lake July 29, 2017, Blanket Creek July 26, 2017 Cause: Lightning Size: 51,010 Acres Percent Contained: 16% (% encompasses total of both East and West zone of the complex excluding Spruce Lake fire from the Complex) Vegetation: timber, brush, heavy logging slash Resources Assigned: 845 personnel (Personnel for the entire complex) Incident Commander: Steve Millert/Dave Gesser with the Southwest Area Type 2 Incident Management Team 3 Closure Information: As a result of the fires in the High Cascades Complex, a number of area road and trail closures are in place within Crater Lake National Park, Rogue River-Siskiyou, Umpqua, and Fremont-Winema National Forests. More road and trail closures may go into effect as the fires progress. For specific closure information,...

El Comando Unificado de Chetco estara organizando una reunion de la Comunidad para los residentes de el area de Winchuck, esta noche a las 6:00 pm. La reunion estara auspiciada por el Departamento de Bomberos de Winchuck, en la Estacion de Bomberos en 363 Winchuck River Rd. Los Oficiales a cargo estaran dando informacion referente a la situacion del Incendio seguido por un periodo de preguntas y respuestas de parte de los interesados. El perimetro del Incendio ha sido contenido, al Sur moviendose hacia el Este, dentro de el Distrito Bosquero de Gold Beach, en las tierras virgenes de Kalmiopsis y desde el Oeste del riachuelo Hawk (Hawk Creek) hasta el Lago Chetco (Chetco Lake). Operaciones de quema fueron utilizadas para construir lineas en el perimetro Sur-Este a lo largo de la carretera forestal 1205, al suroeste del area de Wheeler Creek. La tripulacion esta recuperando las lineas de mangueras y el equipo a lo largo del perimetro suroeste y mas alla hacia el perimetro Oeste desde...

Smoke Forecast Outlook issued September 15, 2017 at 09:55 AM EDTOutlook for MainSmoke: Smoke settled into valleys overnight. Inversions generally have been lifting mid-late morning allowing some clearing. Light terrain driven winds will carry the smoke upslope once the inversion lifts. Saturday should be similar to today.Fire: Fire activity Tue. and Wed. evenings increased due to higher winds out of the west after the passage of the thermal trough. Yesterday, fire activity was reduced, although burn out operation on the east flank produced a good amount of smoke. Today will be drier and warmer than yesterday, winds again will be light so expect fire activity only slightly greater than yesterday.Other: We are currently assessing additional monitoring

Whitewater Fire - including Little Devil, Scorpion, Clagett Lake, Slideout, French, Fire #196 and Potato Hill FiresSeptember 15, 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 Inciweb Websites: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5420, https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5565 Size: 13,865 acres (total for reported fires) Containment: 35% Resources Assigned: 334 personnel (total for reported fires) Northwest Interagency Incident Management Team 11 (NWIMT11), Nathan Rabe, Incident Commander, assumed command of the Whitewater Fires on September 15, 2017 at 7 a.m.General Information: Firefighters continue direct and indirect suppression activities on the Little Devil, Whitewater, and Scorpion Fires utilizing handline crews, hose lays and heavy equipment to maintain containment lines. Evacuation levels were...

This will be the last update for the weekend unless conditions change Central Oregon – The Desolation Fire experienced moderate growth yesterday evening, all within Mill Creek Wilderness and within planned containment lines, for an updated total acreage of 1,916 acres. The fire is still 0 percent contained. Crews completed line construction and burnout operations along Highway 26 yesterday, between mileposts 45 and 50 and up to Forest Road 27, protecting private property east of the fire. Crook County lowered the evacuation notice for about 30 private homes in the Mark’s Creek area to a Level 1 (Get Ready) as of this morning. Unless the fire moves toward the east, there are no more burnouts planned along Highway 26. Firefighters continue prepping the northern containment line along Forest Road 27 with feller bunchers and other heavy equipment to form a "catcher’s mitt" with containment lines along the highway, should the fire grow toward the northeast. Crews also...

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Whitewater Fire - including Little Devil, Scorpion, Clagett Lake, Slideout, French and Potato Hill Fires September 15, 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 Inciweb Websites: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5420, https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5565 Size: 13,865 acres (total for reported fires) Containment: 35% Resources Assigned: 334 personnel (total for reported fires) Northwest Interagency Incident Management Team 11 (NWIMT11), Nathan Rabe, Incident Commander, assumed command of the Whitewater Fires on September 15, 2017 at 7 a.m. General Information: Firefighters continue direct and indirect suppression activities on the Little Devil, Whitewater, and Scorpion Fires utilizing handline crews, hose lays and heavy equipment to maintain containment lines. Evacuation levels were updated...

Date Started: August 11, 2017Cause: LightningSize: 41,441 acresTotal Personnel: 773Structures Destroyed: 0Firefighter injuries to date: 1Total Complex Containment: 38%Fire Resources: 14 crews, 39 engines, 5 helicopters, 4 bulldozers, and 1 water tenders Current Information: After the predicted cold front passed through the complex on Thursday, fire activity increased in the afternoon with single tree torching, active backing and short runs through the surface fuels. The most active areas were the east side of the Happy Dog Fire, the northwest area of the Brokentooth Fire, and the northern most tip of the Ragged Ridge Fire. All five helicopters assigned to the incident supported the firefighters on the ground with water drops. The fires were active last night as well, despite the high relative humidities. Flames could be seen in the area around Eagle Rock from the Highway 138 East corridor. Crews are working day and night shifts to keep the fire within the existing perimeter....

The Crook County Sheriff’s office has continued to coordinate with fire managers on the Desolation Fire as well as the Ochoco National Forest. Due to current and expected conditions on the Desolation Fire, we are lowering the evacuation levels as follows: Level 2 (Set) to Level 1 (Ready) Level 1: Means "BE READY" for potential evacuation. Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in their area, monitor emergency services websites and local media outlets for information. This is the time for preparation and precautionary movements of persons with special needs, mobile property and (under certain circumstances) pets and livestock. If conditions worsen, emergency services personnel may contact you via an emergency notification system. The Desolation fire stayed within planned containment lines through yesterday evening as firefighters worked through the day and into the night to keep the fire north of Highway 26 and protect adjacent private residences. An overnight...

Smoke: The majority of smoke is emitted from the Indigo Fire at about 400 acres, just NE of Chetco Bar, which is burning in drier, more active brush fuels east of Agness. Chetco Bar smoke impacts are expected to be low to moderate today with low fire behavior. Winds from the north/northeast will again push smoke into Agness and lesser amounts into coastal areas including Gold Beach, Brookings and south into northern California. Periods of unhealthy air may affect Agness this morning, clearing as inversions lift. Inland, the Miller Complex, Indigo and Chetco Bar fires' smoke will moderately influence Cave Junction, Grants Pass, Medford and other Rogue Valley communities this morning. This is expected to lessen through the day, as heating breaks inversions and northeast transport winds have more influence later in the day. Fire: A generally low to moderate fire behavior trend is expected today on Chetco Bar with more active fire behavior on the Miller Complex and Indigo fire,...

Chetco Unified Command will be conducting a community meeting for the residents of the Winchuck area tonight at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be hosted by the Winchuck Fire Department and will be held at the fire station at 363 Winchuck River Road. Officials will report on the fire, followed by a brief question and answer period. The southeastern perimeter within the Gold Beach Ranger District of the Kalmiopsis Wilderness from Hawk Creek west to Chetco Lake has been contained. Burning operations were utilized to construct lines on the southern perimeter along the 1205 Road, southwest to the Wheeler Creek area. Crews are retrieving hose lines and equipment along the southwest and western perimeter from Miller Bar to north of Palmer Butte and north, just south of Bosley Butte. The fire is still active in the northwest perimeter near Snow Camp Mountain, and crews continue to construct and strengthen control lines along this perimeter. Dozers have been deployed in the southernmost portion...

Horse Creek Complex and Rebel FireUpdate for Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, 9 a.m.Fire Information: (541) 719-8371Online: inciweb.nwcg.gov/unit/3860https//facebook.com/WillametteWildfires2017 Rebel Fire: 8,437 acres Horse Creek Complex: Olallie Lookout Fire, 1,500 acres; Roney Fire, 3,349 acres; Avenue Fire, 2,570 acres; Separation Fire, 17,636 acres; Nash Fire, 6,680 acres.Current Resources: Personnel, 525; Crews, 12; Helicopters, 2; Engines, 21; Dozers, 5; Water Tenders, 7; Masticators, 5; Skidgens, 4.Current Situation: Avenue Fire: The Avenue Fire continues to actively move west on the ridge top south of Horse Creek and towards King Creek. A smoke column appeared in the southeastern portion of the fire late yesterday afternoon. The Oregon Department of Forestry has provided resources to assist with work on the private lands in the Foley Springs area. Continued air support was provided to wildland fire crews on the ground as they implemented tactics to hold the fire south of the 300 Road....

Horse Creek Complex and Rebel FireUpdate for Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, 9 a.m.Fire Information: (541) 719-8371Online: inciweb.nwcg.gov/unit/3860https//facebook.com/WillametteWildfires2017 Rebel Fire: 8,437 acres Horse Creek Complex: Olallie Lookout Fire, 1,500 acres; Roney Fire, 3,349 acres; Avenue Fire, 2,570 acres; Separation Fire, 17,636 acres; Nash Fire, 6,680 acres.Current Resources: Personnel, 525; Crews, 12; Helicopters, 2; Engines, 21; Dozers, 5; Water Tenders, 7; Masticators, 5; Skidgens, 4.Current Situation: Avenue Fire: The Avenue Fire continues to actively move west on the ridge top south of Horse Creek and towards King Creek. A smoke column appeared in the southeastern portion of the fire late yesterday afternoon. The Oregon Department of Forestry has provided resources to assist with work on the private lands in the Foley Springs area. Continued air support was provided to wildland fire crews on the ground as they implemented tactics to hold the fire south of the 300 Road....

Horse Creek Complex and Rebel Fire Update for Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, 9 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 719-8371 Online: inciweb.nwcg.gov/unit/3860 https//facebook.com/WillametteWildfires2017 Rebel Fire: 8,437 acres Horse Creek Complex: Olallie Lookout Fire, 1,500 acres; Roney Fire, 3,349 acres; Avenue Fire, 2,570 acres; Separation Fire, 17,636 acres; Nash Fire, 6,680 acres.Current Resources: Personnel, 525; Crews, 12; Helicopters, 2; Engines, 21; Dozers, 5; Water Tenders, 7; Masticators, 5; Skidgens, 4.Current Situation: Avenue Fire: The Avenue Fire continues to actively move west on the ridge top south of Horse Creek and towards King Creek. A smoke column appeared in the southeastern portion of the fire late yesterday afternoon. The Oregon Department of Forestry has provided resources to assist with work on the private lands in the Foley Springs area. Continued air support was provided to wildland fire crews on the ground as they implemented tactics to hold the fire south of the 300...

On Thursday, the most significant fire activity was on the Indigo Fire (784 Fire). Smoldering, creeping, short uphill runs and group tree torching were observed on its northeast perimeter. The fire grew to 360 acres yesterday evening and developed a smoke column and cloud. Fire spread to the northeast but did not cross the West Fork of Indigo Creek into Josephine County. The Indigo Fire is located away from the road system in the area, and has not yet led to road closures. Three crews established a spike camp near the fire and will continue to brush out the 055 and 510 roads. Rock scree has kept the fire in check on its west side. Helicopters will drop water on the fire as needed to reduce spread. The most activity in the East Zone of the Chetco Bar Fire was in the horseshoe bend of the Illinois River. Smoldering, creeping, short uphill runs and group tree torching were observed. The fire continues to slowly spread northeast. The Chetco Bar Fire is currently 188,284 acres and 38%...

Eagle Creek Fire Size: 41,550 acres Eagle Creek Fire Containment: 28% (Archer Fire Size: 260 Acres -Archer Fire Containment: 100%) A community meeting has been scheduled for noon on Saturday, September 16 at the Hood River Valley High School to share information on the Eagle Creek Fire. Summary: Interstate 84 opened to westbound traffic last night. Crews have worked hard for more than a week to reinforce fire line, remove hazard trees, and address other public safety concerns. Fire line has been completed along I-84 from Bridal Veil to Cascade Locks. Drivers are reminded to obey posted speed limits, be aware of changing visibility and watch out for other hazards. All exits between Hood River and Troutdale will remain closed. Drivers are not to stop along the highway. Yesterday, aircraft dropped nearly 100,000 gallons of water on the fire. Today, resources will be focused on the northeast corner of the fire to help protect the communities, infrastructure, and other values at...

El Sabado, Septiembre 16, 2017, a las 12 PM, Hood River Valley High School, 1220 Indian Creek Road, Hood River,

A community meeting for the Eagle Creek Fire will held at the Hood River Valley High School at 12:00 PM on Saturday, September 16th. Address: 1220 Indian Creek Road, Hood River, Oregon