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An Army strike team of 70 infantry personnel from Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA) is adding its muscle to the prep work being done along forest roads around the Broken Lookout Fire. Work to be performed includes brushing, chipping and extending water lines to prepare for a more direct attack on the fire’s east-facing flank. To prepare soldiers for this type of assignment, the Devils Canyon (WY) Type 2 Initial Attack Crew was embedded in the unit earlier in the season. Helicopters will continue focusing their efforts in the Squaw Creek drainage, where northwest winds are pushing the fire southward toward Donegan Creek. The primary carrier of fire in this area has been “goat’s beard” lichen, which hangs from evergreens and is easily spread by light winds. On the Pup Fire, ground crews are working to reinforce Forest Road 6520 where a finger of the fire is moving south/southeast toward the Douglas-Jackson County line. Low humidity at higher elevations could affect...

Se anticipa que vientos que causaron un aumento en la actividad a través del área de Nick Eaton Ridge en la parte noreste del incendio se calmaron en la noche y se mantendrán ligeras hoy. Se espera que aumente el tamaño del incendio principalmente en la parte sur, y de menor grado en la parte este, pero de manera mas lenta. Puede ser que se usen recursos aéreos para moderar el crecimiento del incendio. Lineas de control se han establecido en el corredor I-84 desde Herman Creek hasta Mitchell Point . Si condiciones permiten, bomberos realizaran operaciones de quema para reforzar esa línea. Equipos siguen apagando áreas calientes en el corredor I-84 desde Bridal Veil a Warrendale. Cuando terminen ahí, el enfoque se dirigirá hacia Cascade Locks. En el perímetro sudoeste y sudeste, línea de contingencia que corre por el corredor de líneas eléctricas esta a punto de ser completada. Se espera que el incendio sigua creciendo con baja intensidad en Tanner y Big Cedar Springs....

https://www.facebook.com/EagleCreekandIndianCreekFires2017/videos/123400471650802/Video Briefing TranscriptGood morning, Rick Miller here with your operational update for the day. Yesterday was a pretty active fire day. And I'll start with the fire activity and where the fire ended up after yesterday's burn period and last night's, and then go into what we've done. The majority of the growth that transpired was out here on the east end, all within the kind of gorge steep sloped area yesterday. So the fire has made it into Lindsey Creek pm the east side and is perched up right above Shell Rock and was very active all day, most of the night, as well as it is backing down the slope toward Wyeth, if you're aware of where that's at. Fire has reached the power lines right above Wyeth as of about an hour ago [6:30 a.m.] and so the majority of the growth yesterday was all that country burning. Coming around to the south there continued to be some growth up by Wahtum Lake, pretty slow moving...

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: 50,557 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: 932 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...

Evacuation orders in Curry County were re-evaluated on September 13th, 2017. The following areas are under a Level 1 Evacuation: • Southern Curry County line at the sea front, north to the Pistol River area, including:  Carpenterville Road and all intersecting roads east and west;  Gardner Ridge Road from the intersection of North Bank to Palmer View Road;  North Bank Chetco Road to Loeb Park, and South Bank Chetco Road to the Salmon Run Golf Course The following areas are under a Level 2 Evacuation: • East above Peavine Road in the Winchuck Drainage • South Bank of the Chetco above Salmon Run Golf Course • North Bank of the Chetco above Loeb Park to include Wilderness Retreat • Gardner Ridge Road above Palmer Butte to include Cate and Hazel Camp Areas There are no Level 3 Evacuation orders currently in effect in Curry County. Residents in the affected areas will see changes in location and staffing of traffic control points operated by the National...

On Wednesday, the most significant fire activity in the Chetco Bar East Zone was in the north end of the fire perimeter. Smoldering, creeping, short uphill runs and single tree torching were observed near the horseshoe of the Illinois River. Fire crews and masticators are working on completing reopened Biscuit fireline to the east. The 784 Fire (Indigo Fire), on the West Fork of Indigo Creek was also active yesterday. This fire is approximately 182 acres. It was detected on Monday, September 11th and is located approximately 10 miles north of the Chetco Bar Fire. Helicopters dropped water through the day to reduce its spread. Hand crews, dozers and a masticator continue to prepare the 055 and 510 roads to create a fireline to its east side. Crews on the 784 Fire/Indigo Fire will spend the next two nights in a spike camp near their work area to reduce exposure from driving long distances to the main fire camp. Today, two crews will complete handline construction in spiny, rocky...

Winds, which pushed the fire beyond Nick Eaton Ridge in the northeast corner yesterday, calmed overnight and are anticipated to remain light today. The fire still is expected to continue growing, mainly to the south and to a lesser extent the east, but at a slower rate. Air resources may also be used to help slow the fire’s spread. Line is in place along the I-84 corridor from Herman Creek east to Mitchell Point and if conditions permit, firefighters will conduct burn out operations to strengthen that line. Mop-up is almost complete along the I-84 corridor from Bridal Veil to Warrendale. Crews will now begin focusing their mop-up efforts east toward Cascade Locks. On the southwest and southeast perimeters, contingency line, which primarily follows powerline corridors and roads, is nearly complete. The fire is expected to continue its low intensity burn in Tanner and Big Cedar Springs. Powerlines serving Cascade Locks from the west have been re-energized following operations to...

Evacuation levels were lowered today in Multnomah County and around Cascade Locks as officials determined it was safe for residents to return to their homes. However, continued fire movement east of Herman Creek caused the Hood River County Sheriff to increase evacuation levels in areas west of Hood River. A limited area was upgraded to Level 3 (“Go”) while another was put on a Level 2 (“Be Set”) notice. For specific details, visit the appropriate county website: Multnomah County: http://www.flashalert.net/id/MCSO Hood River County: http://www.hoodriversheriff.com/news/breaking-news/ Wind continued to push the fire beyond Nick Eaton Ridge toward Casey Creek and Shellrock Mountain on the Northeast corner. Fire burning in this area has produced much of the smoke impacting areas around the fire. As conditions allowed, helicopters dropped water to slow the fire’s spread. Firefighters built and reinforced line along the I-84 corridor to Mitchell Point. Work also continues on...

The Curry County Sheriff’s Office, working in cooperation with local fire departments, law enforcement agencies, and the Chetco Bar Unified Command issued a modified Evacuation Order,effective 4:00 pm, September 13, 2017. This order applies only to those areas affected by the previous Chetco Bar Fire evacuation order.Level 1 Evacuation Area Information:The following areas are under a Level 1 Evacuation:• Southern Curry County line at the sea front, north to the Pistol River area, including:• Carpenterville Road and all intersecting roads east and west• Gardner Ridge Road from the intersection of North Bank to Palmer View Road• North Bank Chetco Road to Loeb Park, and• South Bank Chetco Road to the Salmon Run Golf CourseLevel 2 Evacuation Area Information:The following areas are under a Level 2 Evacuation:• East above Peavine Road in the Winchuck Drainage• South Bank of the Chetco above Salmon Run Golf Course• North Bank of the Chetco above Loeb Park to include...

Este Martes, la actividad incendaria mas significativa, en el Incendio de Chetco Bar se dio sobre el perimetro Suroeste, se derramo agua y retardadores con el fin de detener un poco la expansion del Incendio en esta area.En el area del Incendio de Chetco East Zone, Incendio No. 784 (Indigo Fire), situado en West Fork (Oeste) del riachuelo Indigo (Indigo Creek), alcanzo un tamano de 134 acres. El fuego esta localizado acerca de una milla al Oeste de la linea de los condados de Curry y Josephine, aproximadamente 10 millas Norte de el Incendio de el Incendio Chetco Bar. Mientras el fuego esta quemando terrenos bien empinados, dos tractores y 4 batallones, estan trabajando en la preparacion de los sistemas de caminos 055 y 510 para abrir el acceso y para lineas de contencion de incendio con el fin de prevenir que el fuego se extienda hacia el Este. El Incendio de Chetco Bar East Zone, se esta coordinando con para responder de una manera aunada, a el Incendio No. 784/Incendio Indigo...

Partial Restriction of Cascade Lakes HighwayTraffic on a portion of the Cascade Lakes Highway near Elk Lake will be restricted to one lane with a pilot car starting on Friday, September 15, 2017.Lane restrictions are anticipated to be in effect through at least Sunday, September 17, 2017. Longer restrictions may be necessary. Firefighters assigned to the Horse Creek Complex fires, which include the Nash and Separation Fires on the Willamette National Forest, are working along the roadway to clear a 300-foot firebreak. Trees are being felled and decked in the area. Heavy equipment and trucks are parked along the highway. In addition, visibility may be limited due to smoke in the area. The public should expect sporadic travel delays, limited visibility due to smoke, and increased traffic from firefighting efforts along this portion of the Cascade Lakes Highway. For more information on this, the Nash Fire, or any other fires in the Horse Creek Complex, please call (541) 719-8371.

Partial Restriction of Cascade Lakes Highway Traffic on a portion of the Cascade Lakes Highway near Elk Lake will be restricted to one lane with a pilot car starting on Friday, September 15, 2017. Lane restrictions are anticipated to be in effect through at least Sunday, September 17, 2017. Longer restrictions may be necessary. Firefighters assigned to the Horse Creek Complex fires, which include the Nash and Separation Fires on the Willamette National Forest, are working along the roadway to clear a 300-foot firebreak. Trees are being felled and decked in the area. Heavy equipment and trucks are parked along the highway. In addition, visibility may be limited due to smoke in the area. The public should expect sporadic travel delays, limited visibility due to smoke, and increased traffic from firefighting efforts along this portion of the Cascade Lakes Highway. For more information on this, the Nash Fire, or any other fires in the Horse Creek Complex, please call (541)...

USDA Forest Service, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Emergency Area Closure Order No. 06-10-26-17-32. In order to mitigate risk to public safety, a temporary area closure in the Chetco Bar Fire area is effective beginning September 5, 2017. This order supersedes Order No. 06-10-26-17-28. For more details and map, please see related file or

Community MeetingHorse Creek and Rebel Fires7:00 PM Thursday, September 14McKenzie School Gym51187 Blue River Drive, Finn Rock,

A public meeting has been scheduled for September 13, 2017 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Lowell Rural Fire District Fire Station located at 389 North Pioneer St., Lowell, OR 97452. This will be an opportunity for the public to hear the latest fire information and ask questions about the Jones Fire. The existing Jones Fire Base Camp, located in the Lowell Sate Park, will finish moving today. The new Fire Camp will be located at the Dexter State Recreation Site. Access and use of the popular South Bank Fishing Area will be closed. The closure point will be at the existing entrance to the Dexter State Recreation Site off of State Highway 58. We would like to remind the public to expect the addition fire traffic congestion in this area. The Team does appreciate the public support for the firefighting efforts and partnership with the Oregon Parks and Recreation and the surrounding communities. As a result of hotter and drier weather experienced on the fire, the southeast corner of the fire...

Community Meeting Horse Creek and Rebel Fires 7:00 PM Thursday, September 14 McKenzie School Gym 51187 Blue River Drive, Finn Rock, OR

PRINEVILLE, Ore. – The Ochoco National Forest has expanded a temporary road, trail and area closure for the Desolation Fire to promote public health and safety while the fire is actively burning and firefighters are engaged in a suppression effort. The order temporarily prohibits the public from entering Mill Creek Wilderness and Forest Service land north of the wilderness, up to and including Forest Service Roads 27/2730/2745 to the north and northeast of the fire. See attached order and map for details. The Forest appreciates public tolerance during the suppression efforts and will reopen the area to the public as soon as it’s deemed safe to do so.

El Incendio de Chetco Bar esta siendo manejado por el Equipo No. 1 para Manejo de Incidente de Great Basin, bajo el Comando Unificado con el Servicio Forestal de los Estados Unidos y la Asociacion para la Proteccion del Bosque Coos. Seguridad de la comunidad y de los bomberos, es una prioridad para el Equipo No. 1 de los encargados de Incidentes de Great Basin. El Martes, las tendencias climaticas permitio a los bomberos utilizar tacticas directas de supresion, con la presencia de Temperaturas un poco frias, humedad un poco alta, algunas nubes cubriendo la zona del fuego y vientos livianos. Ademas, las operaciones aereas fueron realizadas en su maxima capacidad, al tomar ventaja de cielos despejados y de los vientos livianos. Los recursos de agua y retardadores de incendio fueron derramados dentro de las areas en quema para bajar un poco las temperaturas al eje del fuego en porciones donde los bomberos pudieron realizar su trabajo, con el fin de llevar a cabo ataques directos cerca...

Nash Fire: There has not been much change in the perimeter during the last few days. It is still burning close to the edge of Nash Lake and is approximately 4 miles from Elk Lake. Crews and heavy equipment working along the Cascade Lakes Highway are removing dense vegetation and thinning trees to create a fuel break. They expect to finish in 5 to 7 days. The fuel break is being constructed to protect the Elk and Lava lakes areas and to halt fire spread to the east, in the event the fire moves over the Cascade Crest.

Current evacuation changes for Hood River:UPDATE: Hood River County Evacuation Changes for #EagleCreekFire: http://bit.ly/2wXNaLh