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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 be moving today. The new Base Camp location will be Dexter State Recreation Site, including the South Bank Fishing Area. The staffed closure point will be at the existing entrance to the Dexter State Recreation Site off of State Highway 58. This move is a cooperative effort between the Jones Fire Incident Team, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department and the Columbia Drag Boat Association. One of the safety aspects of this move will be the consolidation of our various main fire camps into one location. The Team appreciates the public support for the firefighting efforts, Oregon Parks and Recreation and the Columbia Drag...

Aproximadamente a las 8:00 p.m., se aclaro el clima de humo y se empezaron quemar áreas de combustibles en el lado oeste de Herman Creek, creando un columna de humo impresionante que era visible por muchas millas alrededor. La columna fue causada por vientos que soplaron por el drenaje Herman Creek. En el anochecer, con temperaturas mas bajas, se esperaba que los vientos dirigieran el incendio hacia partes que ya se habían quemado. La contención del incendio aumento al 11%. Las áreas que se quemaron afuera de la línea de control han sido aseguradas. Ayer, el liderato del incendio atendieron juntas comunitarias en Troutdale y Cascade Locks para compartir la información mas actualizada sobre evacuaciones, el cierre de las carreteras, y las operaciones del incendio. Oficiales estaban a mano para contestar preguntas. Las condiciones climaticas se secaran mas a través de la noche, y la humedad climática bajara al 20% en las crestas. El clima seguirá seco en la mañana....

Miller Complex Fire Update Sept. 12, 2017 10 am NW Incident Management Team (IMT) 9, Brian Goff, Incident Commander Fire Statistics: Start Date: August 14, 2017 Cause: Lightning Complex Size: 34,033 acres Personnel: 601 Containment: 40% Community Meetings: The team will host two community meetings this week to brief the public on the progress of the Miller Complex. The west side community meeting will be held today, Tuesday, September 12, at 6:00 p.m. at the Williams Elementary School located at 20691 Williams Hwy, Williams, OR 97544. The eastside community meeting will be held Wednesday, September 13 at 6:00 p.m. at the Applegate Valley Fire Station #9 1095 Upper Applegate Road Jacksonville, OR 97530. Current Situation: Team operations continue to meet fire objectives, adjusting plans based on available resources and changing weather conditions. Due to national fire activity, resources are limited. Containment lines continue to hold with great success throughout the complex....

PRINEVILLE, Ore. – The Ochoco National Forest issued a temporary closure order today for a hiking trail and campground in Mill Creek Wilderness to promote public safety while fire crews fight the Desolation fire. The order temporarily prohibits public use of Wildcat Trail #833 and Whistler Campground. See attached map. The Forest will reopen the trail and campground to the public as soon as it’s deemed safe to do so. The Desolation fire is currently estimated at 300 acres in size, burning in patches of dead and live timber in the East Fork of Mill Creek drainage and running into parts of the 2000 Hash Rock fire. The fire was first reported around noon on Saturday, originating near the intersection of the creek with Desolation Canyon. Since then, the fire has grown northeast along the drainage toward Whistler Point, paralleling Highway 26 which is about 2 miles southeast of the fire. As the fire became active yesterday afternoon, heavy air tankers dropped 7 loads of...

Eagle Creek Fire Video Update for Tuesday, September 12, 2017Good morning, I'm Rick Miller Operations Section Chief on the Eagle Creek. Give you a quick update on what happenedyesterday, what our actions were and what the fire did. Starting on the west end the spot fires that are out here on the farthest west end, they look really good, no smoke, no movement, just continued to monitor them. Coming up to the Bridal Veil area we did do a burnout operation tying it back into the highway 84 corridor yesterday. That went well. Very successful. Coming east along the Highway 84 corridor everything looked good. There was a couple areas that we identified that we put some handline in and around. And right around the Bonneville Dam we went in and put some hand line in on a piece that was still backing down towards the interstate to cut that off.So all of that was looking really good yesterday. Coming up to the Cascade Locks area, the burnout operations from two days ago, our folks were in there...

Smoke: Chetco Bar smoke impacts are expected to be moderate to heavy today with moderating fire behavior. Winds from the northeast will again push smoke toward coastal areas including Gold Beach, Brookings and further south into northern California. Highway 101 may see reduced visibility in some areas. Periods of Unhealthy air may again be experienced in coastal towns by this afternoon /evening. Inland, in the Miller Complex and Chetco Bar fires' smoke will influence Cave Junction, Grants Pass, Medford and other Rogue Valley communities with moderate conditions this morning. This is expected to worsen through the day, possibly reaching periods of unhealthy air. This is due to smoke from several regional fires impacting this zone. Fire: A generally moderate fire behavior trend is expected today on Chetco Bar with more active fire behavior on the Miller Complex, influencing air across southwest Oregon. Chetco Fire Information: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5385/ Miller Complex:...

Horse Creek Complex: Olallie Lookout Fire, 1,221 acres; Roney Fire, 3,161 acres; Avenue Fire, 2,038 acres; Separation Fire, 16,588 acres, Nash Fire, 6,409 acres; Rebel Fire, 7,992 Current Resources: Personnel, 401; Crews, 10; Helicopters, 2; Engines, 17; Dozers, 7; Water Tenders, 6; Masticators, 4, Skidgens, 4. Current Situation: The Alaska Interagency Incident Management Team assumed command of the fires Monday evening to assist local resources with the suppression of the fires burning in the Willamette National Forest. The Nash Fire is still burning close to the edge of Nash Lake, and is approximately four miles from Elk Lake. It remains in the Three Sisters Wilderness of the Willamette National Forest. Crews and heavy equipment are concentrating their work along the Cascade Lake Highway, removing dense vegetation and thinning trees to create a fuel break in the event the fire moves southeasterly over the Cascade Crest. Helicopters were able to fly on Monday as the smoke...

Horse Creek Complex: Olallie Lookout Fire, 1,221 acres; Roney Fire, 3,161 acres; Avenue Fire, 2,038 acres; Separation Fire, 16,588 acres, Nash Fire, 6,409 acres; Rebel Fire, 7,992 Current Resources: Personnel, 401; Crews, 10; Helicopters, 2; Engines, 17; Dozers, 7; Water Tenders, 6; Masticators, 4, Skidgens, 4. Current Situation: The Alaska Interagency Incident Management Team assumed command of the fires Monday evening to assist local resources with the suppression of the fires burning in the Willamette National Forest. The Nash Fire is still burning close to the edge of Nash Lake, and is approximately four miles from Elk Lake. It remains in the Three Sisters Wilderness of the Willamette National Forest. Crews and heavy equipment are concentrating their work along the Cascade Lake Highway, removing dense vegetation and thinning trees to create a fuel break in the event the fire moves southeasterly over the Cascade Crest. Helicopters were able to fly on Monday as the smoke...

Community Meeting Planned for Agness Tonight at 6:30 p.m. There will be a community fire briefing in Agness on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Agness Community Building, 3927 Cougar Ln, Agness, OR 97406. Providing for public and firefighter safety is the top priority for Great Basin Incident Management Team 1. Yesterday brought moderate fire growth and activity as a result of high temperatures, low humidities, and gusty winds. The warm and dry trend affecting the fire area is expected to decline tomorrow, with cooler temperatures in the forecast. Today will be a good day for aviation operations, as the marine layer will be absent and inversion should lift by mid-morning. Firefighters on all sides of the fire have been actively engaged, prioritizing safety and operational effectiveness. Fire activity has been characterized by smoldering, backing, and creeping. Active ground fire was reported in scattered areas from the Pistol River to east of...

Whitewater Fire Including Little Devil, Scorpion, French and Potato Hill Fires September 12, 2017 Daily Update Fire Information Line: 541-719-8371 Location: Willamette National Forest willamettewildfires2017@gmail.com Willamette National Forest Closures: 541-225-6350, https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-notices Size: 13,339 acres (total for reported fires) Containment: 33%Resources Assigned: 299 personnel (total for reported fires) Inciweb Websites: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5420 https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5565/ General Information: Air resources from the Whitewater Fire responded to a new start yesterday near Big Meadows Horse Camp. A helicopter provided initial attacked with water bucket drops. The new start from two days ago, near Clagett Lake, displayed only two hotspots. The public is reminded one less spark means one less wildfire. Detroit Ranger District – see Whitewater Fire on Inciweb for updates on the following fires. The overall...

Whitewater Fire Including Little Devil, Scorpion, French and Potato Hill Fires September 12, 2017 Daily Update Fire Information Line: 541-719-8371 Location: Willamette National Forest willamettewildfires2017@gmail.com Willamette National Forest Closures: 541-225-6350, https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-noticesSize: 13,339 acres (total for reported fires) Resources Assigned: 299 personnel (total for reported fires) Containment: 33% Inciweb Websites: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5420 https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5565/ General Information: Air resources from the Whitewater Fire responded to a new start yesterday near Big Meadows Horse Camp. A helicopter provided initial attacked with water bucket drops. The new start from two days ago, near Clagett Lake, displayed only two hotspots. The public is reminded one less spark means one less wildfire. Detroit Ranger District – see Whitewater Fire on Inciweb for updates on the following fires. The overall...

Horse Creek Complex: Olallie Lookout Fire, 1,221 acres; Roney Fire, 3,161 acres; Avenue Fire, 2,038 acres; Separation Fire, 16,588 acres, Nash Fire, 6,409 acres; Rebel Fire, 7,992 Current Resources: Personnel, 401; Crews, 10; Helicopters, 2; Engines, 17; Dozers, 7; Water Tenders, 6; Masticators, 4, Skidgens, 4. Current Situation: The Alaska Interagency Incident Management Team assumed command of the fires Monday evening to assist local resources with the suppression of the fires burning in the Willamette National Forest. The Nash Fire is still burning close to the edge of Nash Lake, and is approximately four miles from Elk Lake. It remains in the Three Sisters Wilderness of the Willamette National Forest. Crews and heavy equipment are concentrating their work along the Cascade Lake Highway, removing dense vegetation and thinning trees to create a fuel break in the event the fire moves southeasterly over the Cascade Crest. Helicopters were able to fly on Monday as the smoke...

RIDDLE, Ore. – An overnight infrared survey of the burned zone of the Horse Prairie Fire highlighted remaining hot spots that will be worked on today by hand crews aided by water bucket drops from helicopters as needed. The fire size remains unchanged at 16,436 acres. Containment has increased to 60 percent. A community meeting about the Horse Prairie Fire has been scheduled for tonight at 6 p.m. The meeting will be in the Riddle Community Hall, 123 Parkside Street in Riddle. The fire site is about 15 miles west of Canyonville in Douglas County. The fire was discovered August 26th on lands protected by the Douglas Forest Protective Association. Some 72 miles of fire hose was installed all around the fire’s edges. This week, where water is no longer needed, those hoses are being removed, cleaned and shipped out for use on other fires. Hot temperatures and lower humidity were present in the fire area yesterday. Fire lines passed the test that these conditions presented....

Summary: At approximately 8:00 p.m., skies cleared and burning fuel pockets west of Herman Creek created an impressive plume visible for miles along the Columbia Gorge. The plume was caused by active fire, as light winds funneled up the Herman Creek drainage. With darkness and cooling temperatures, winds were expected to blow the fire back down the drainage across already burned areas. Containment increased to 11%. The spot fires on the west end have been secured. Last night, fire managers attended community meetings in Troutdale and in Cascade Locks. Teams shared current operational information and updated the community on evacuations and road closures. Resource information on the Eagle Creek Fire was shared with both communities and information officers were on hand to answer questions. Conditions will dry out overnight along the ridge tops with humidity dropping as low as 20%. It will remain dry in the morning. Winds will be light overnight becoming westerly and gusting 25...

SmokeThe west/northwest wind today will push smokefrom the Horse Creek Complex, Nash, Rebel, Milli andWhitewater fires to the east over the crest. This willimprove the air quality in the forecast area. Air quality willimprove as the day progresses. Smoke from the Eagle mayimpact Lyons, Mill City, Detroit and Brientenbushthroughout the day.FireFire activity is expected to be minimal to moderatetoday due to the lower temperatures, higher relativehumidity and moderate stability.OtherExpect low visibility on Highway 20, Highway 22and Highway 126. Fire Information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/unit/3860/Rebel Fire Information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5473/ Milli Fire Information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5517/ Whitewater Fire Information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5420/ Nash Fire Information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/5580/40621/ Horse Creek Complex Fire Information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5523/ Separate smoke forecast will be issued...

Umpqua North Complex Update Tuesday, September 12, 2017 Fire Information Line: 541-378-6944 Date Started: August 11, 2017Cause: LightningSize: 39,529 acresTotal Personnel: 948Structures Destroyed: 0Firefighter injuries to date: 1Total Complex Containment: 37%Fire Resources: 18 crews, 56 engines, 5 helicopters, 8 bulldozers, and 21 water tenders Current Information: Smoke made a return to the Umpqua North Fire on Monday as the fire area continues to dry out after the rain that fell last week. The most active areas were closely monitored by fire personnel as they continue line construction and mop up. Fire spread in the Boulder Creek drainage was kept in check with aerial resources. On the Devil fire, crews constructed fire line, put down hose lays, and mopped up the perimeter. Suppression repair and contingency line improvement continues on the west side of the Happy Dog Fire. Staffing was increased on Monday night’s shift with the expectation of increased fire activity....

Aerial resources assigned to the Broken Lookout and Pup fires helped initial attack personnel locate a new start on the southern boundary of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest yesterday. It was the third new ignition identified in two days. Fire conditions remain extreme, with the potential for wildfire starts from any heat source. For more information about preventing wildfires, visit www.keeporegongreen.com Northwest Incident Management Team 6 is now based at Joseph H. Stewart State Park near Prospect. Yesterday’s Activity Helicopters dropped in the Wish Creek drainage water to head off the Pup Fire while fire managers continued scouting for potential containment lines within and around the Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness Area. Chipping, brushing and tactical burning proceeded on roads developed as contingency lines on the eastern, southern and southwestern flanks of the Broken Lookout Fire. Today’s Planned Activity On the Pup Fire, fire...

SmokeThe west/northwest wind today will push smoke from the Horse Creek Complex, Nash, Rebel, Milli and Whitewater fires to the east over the crest. This will improve the air quality in the forecast area. Air quality will improve as the day progresses. Smoke from the Eagle may impact Lyons, Mill City, Detroit and Brientenbush throughout the day. FireFire activity is expected to be minimal to moderate today due to the lower temperatures, higher relative humidity and moderate stability. OtherExpect low visibility on Highway 20, Highway 22 and Highway 126. Fire Information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/unit/3860/Rebel Fire Information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5473/ Milli Fire Information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5517/ Whitewater Fire Information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5420/ Nash Fire Information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/5580/40621/ Horse Creek Complex Fire Information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5523/ Separate smoke forecast...

SmokeThe west/northwest wind today will push smoke from the Horse Creek Complex, Nash, Rebel, Milli and Whitewater fires to the east over the crest. This will cause impacts the East Cascades forecast area. Air quality will degrade as the day progresses. FireFire activity is expected to be minimal to moderate today due to the lower temperatures, higher relative humidity and moderate stability. OtherHighway 20 – Poor visibility west of Sisters to Black Butte Ranch. Highway 126 – Smoke impacts east of Sisters to Cline Buttes area. Highway 97- Smoke impacts south of Madras to La Pine. Milli Fire Information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5517/WhitewaterFire Information- https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5420/Rebel Fire Information- https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5473/ Nash Fire Information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/5580/40621/ Horse Creek Complex Fire Information - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5523/ Separate smoke forecast will be issued for...