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SmokeSmoke from the Horse Creek Compex willcontinue to impact the forecast area. The communities ofOakridge, Mckenzie Bridge, Cascade Lakes, La Pine, Bendwill see improved conditions. Black Butte Ranch, Sisters,Redmond, and Bend will see moderated smoke conditions.Smoke is expected to persist in canyons throughout theday. The heaviest concentrations will occur in the morningand in the overnight hours.FireFire activity is expected to be minimal to moderatetoday due to the lower temperatures, higher relativehumidity and decreased stability.OtherLimited visibility along Highway 126 and Highway22 can be expected. Separate smoke forecast will beissued for communities east of the Cascade Crest.Whitewater Fire Information

SmokeSmoke from the Horse Creek Compex will continue to impact the forecast area. The communities of Oakridge, Mckenzie Bridge, Cascade Lakes, La Pine, Bend will see improved conditions. Black Butte Ranch, Sisters, Redmond, and Bend will see moderated smoke conditions. Smoke is expected to persist in canyons throughout the day. The heaviest concentrations will occur in the morning and in the overnight hours. FireFire activity is expected to be minimal to moderate today due to the lower temperatures, higher relative humidity and decreased stability. OtherLimited visibility along Highway 126 and Highway 22 can be expected. Separate smoke forecast will be issued for communities east of the Cascade Crest. Whitewater Fire Information -

Chetco East Zone Fire Update. Friday, September 8, 2017 9:00 a.m. Thursday was wet across much of the Chetco East Zone Fire. After numerous, sometimes intense, showers, some places had received ¼ to ½ inch of precipitation. Some sites even received a full inch of rain. “Will this help the fires?” was a frequent, hopeful question voiced by community members. “Every bit of rain helps,” said Operations Section Chief Pat Halford. “It temporarily raises the humidity, dampens the fuels, reduces fire activity and slows fire growth.” However, the rains were not evenly distributed and, especially in thick brush and under a forest canopy and large dead logs, the rain didn’t penetrate or wasn’t sufficient to make a difference. The fine fuels will dry out quickly as weather begins to warm again. Firefighters will be taking advantage of this respite to continue their work. They will be attentive to the locations where more active fire potential still exists and the time it...

Current Information: All fires in the North Umpqua Complex received showers as well as thunderstorms throughout Thursday. Cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity benefitted firefighters by limiting fire growth. Fire managers are monitoring surrounding areas for lingering fires from an estimated 186 lightning strikes for Douglas County. Unmanned Aircraft Systems were used to scout the southern boundary of the Happy Dog Fire as well as the Brokentooth Fire for points of access and to gauge the fire behavior. Crews are increasing mop-up depth along the western flank of the Happy Dog/Ragged Ridge Fire. The eastern flank continues to hold significant heat and crews are scouting points of access as well as identifying potential direct and indirect suppression options. The burnout operation along Forest Road 28 and FR 3701 has been secured and mopped up on the Brokentooth Fire. Yesterday, suppression action was taken to check fire movement on the east flank of the...

An estimated 615 people attended a community meeting in Hood River earlier this evening. Here are some quotes:“This moment changed our lives. Some of us will never be the same.” Lynn Burditt, Columbia River Gorge Natural Scenic Area.“Multnomah Falls is still there, and it’s looking beautiful.” Shawn Sheldon, Incident Commander of Northwest Team 6.“Our firefighters are from all over Oregon – another example of Oregonians helping Oregonians.” Ian Yocum, Incident Commander, Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Red Team.Eagle Creek Fire· 33,382 acres· 7% contained· 911 personnel

Riddle, Oregon – Effective 8:00 p.m., Thursday September 7, 2017 the evacuation level along Cow Creek Road was changed from Level 2 to Level 1. This change was made by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office following input from the Department of Forestry recognizing current weather conditions and progress in securing the fire perimeter. Cow Creek Road use is still restricted to residents only from the end of County maintenance to Union Creek due to heavy fire truck traffic. Good progress was made on securing the fire line today. To assist firefighters in locating heat adjacent to the fireline, handheld cameras designed to see heat (infrared) will be used tonight and “hot spots” identified by GPS and flagging. These spots will be then be dug out and the fire extinguished. Updated acreage, containment, and staffing numbers will be available in the morning Horse Prairie Fire update. This will be the last evening release unless conditions change. To learn more about smoke...

HORSE PRAIRIE FIRE September 7, 2017 9:00 p.m. Riddle, Oregon – Effective 8:00 p.m., Thursday September 7, 2017 the evacuation level along Cow Creek Road was changed from Level 2 to Level 1. This change was made by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office following input from the Department of Forestry recognizing current weather conditions and progress in securing the fire perimeter. Cow Creek Road use is still restricted to residents only from the end of County maintenance to Union Creek due to heavy fire truck traffic. Good progress was made on securing the fire line today. To assist firefighters in locating heat adjacent to the fireline, handheld cameras designed to see heat (infrared) will be used tonight and “hot spots” identified by GPS and flagging. These spots will be then be dug out and the fire extinguished. Updated acreage, containment, and staffing numbers will be available in the morning Horse Prairie Fire update. This will be the last evening release...

Oregon Department of Transportation: Southwest Oregon: Oregon Highway 138 East, east of Roseburg: As of 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 7, vehicles will be piloted through the wildfire zone on North Umpqua Highway between MP 47-54. Be aware that conditions could change at any time. Expect possible lengthy delays. Use

Soldiers with Task Force SPEARHEAD, 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington, will be joining firefighters working on the Umpqua North Complex of fires burning in the Umpqua National Forest. Experienced wildland fire leaders will accompany the soldiers during their assignment. More than ten, twenty-person hand crews had been requested by California Interagency Incident Management Team 4, but due to the shortage of resources, these requests were unable to be filled. The National Preparedness level is currently at 5, the highest level, indicating a high level of wildfire activity and a high level of commitment of wildfire suppression resources. The National Multi-Agency coordinating Group at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise requested the Department of Defense to provide 200 active duty military personnel to assist with firefighting efforts. The soldiers have been outfitted with wildland fire Personal...

SmokeThe Nash and Separation fires have combined, and continue to produced smoke that will continue to impact Black Butte Ranch, Sisters, Redmond, Bend, Cascade Lakes and La Pine. The Milli fire continues to produce smoke and haze impacting Sisters and Black Butte Ranch. In addition, fires in the Willamette National Forest area will continue to impact communities east of the Cascade Crest. Other fires in Oregon and Northern California will also continue to greatly impact these areas as well. FireFire activity is expected to be moderate today from the lower temperatures, higher relative humidity and decreased stability. A Red Flag Warning is in place for today for abundant lightning. OtherSmoke from Potato Hill Fire may impact Highway 20 visibility at night and early morning. Limited visibility along Highway 126 and Highway 22 can be expected. Separate smoke forecast will be issued for communities east of the Cascade Crest. Whitewater Fire Information -...

De acuerdo a la informacion de los vuelos infrarojos (detector de calor) realizados anoche, el Incendio de Chetco Bar alcanzo los 177,301 acres, teniendo un increment de 530 acres. Usualmente se encuentra localizado en el Condado de Curry, pero nos da informacion del condado de Josephine County en la parte final al Norte de las tierras virgenes de Kalmiopsis y en los ejes acuaticos del riachuelo Canyon (Canyon Creek), al sur del Lago Babyfoot (Babyfoot Lake), en la zona Este. El fuego esta en los bordes hacia el Este, a 8 millas oeste del bosque Nacional.Con el objetivo de dirigir de una manera efectiva la complejidad actual de este Incendio, a las 8:00 pm del Miercoles, 6 de Septiembre, el lado Este del Incendio Chetco Bar este siendo manejado por el Equipo No. 13 a cargo del Incidente Noroeste con el nombre de “Chetco East Zone” (Zona Este de Chetco). Esto Brinda la oportunidad de enfocarnos de una manera mas eficiente en la mission operacional a nivel local, asi mismo Brinda...

CRATER LAKE, OREGON – Crater Lake National Park, in partnership with Discover Klamath, will host the fifth annual Ride the Rim days on September 9 and 16, 2016. On these consecutive Saturdays, East Rim Drive from North Junction to Park Headquarters will be closed to motorized vehicles from.to allow for nonmotorized recreation including biking, hiking, and running. Superintendent Craig W. Ackerman said, “Ride the Rim has grown in popularity each year. It provides an opportunity to experience East Rim Drive in a unique way, under your own power, whether you’re on a bike or on your own two feet. It is a strenuous endeavor, but the rewards of a slower pace, opportunities for quiet reflection, and healthy, vigorous recreation make it a special experience for many people.” Visitors on these days should expect a large number of bicyclists on park roads. Please ride and drive with caution and patience. Cyclists should ride single-file when sharing the road with motorists. West Rim...

Actualización – jueves 7 de septiembre, 2017 – 10:30 a.m. Bomberos continuaron trabajando en la contención del Incendio Eagle Creek durante toda la noche. Hubo crecimiento en la cantidad de acres debido a las operaciones de los bomberos, que incluye quemar combustibles de manera controlada para asegurar la línea de contención. Vientos del oeste aumentaron ayer por la tarde, causando varias pequeñas igniciones fuera de la línea de contención primaria, y dentro de la segunda línea de contingencia. La mayoría de las divisiones tenían actividad de baja intensidad y bomberos continuaron preparando y protegiendo residencias. Alrededor de las 4 de la mañana, los vientos aumentaron a 15 millas por hora, encendiendo el terreno cerca de una torre celular. Esta ignición también estaba dentro de la propuesta línea de contingencia. Con el nivel de contención ya al 5%, se empieza permitir algunas funciones esenciales de transportación. Los trenes de Union...

Informativa del Incendio, el dia de ayer en Brookings. Comportamiento Climatico y del Incendio: Alrededor de las 11:00 pm de anoche, se puso en efecto el enfocarse de una manera diligente la atencion por posibles inundaciones que podrian darce hacia el Norte en California y hacia el sureste en Oregon. Si la tormenta pronosticada, produce lluvias excesivas en areas que fueron quemadas anteriormente, podria ocurrir un fluido de escombros y deslice de lodo en las areas de drenaje. Se espera que el comportamiento del incendio incluya el extendimiento de la superficie en quema y tambien incidents aislados donde el fuego puede alcanzar la parte mas alta de cada uno de los arboles en la zona afectada.El patron de comportamiento del tiempo, empezara a cambiar al atardecer del dia Viernes y extendiendose hacia el fin de semana, trayendo como consecuencia, el incremento de la temperatura y niveles de humedad. Esta manana, el impacto del humo pesado continua dandose en las comunidades de tierra...

The fire is currently at 3,425 acres and containment is now at 20%. Crews continue to strengthen dozer lines from Forest Service Road (FSR) 980 to the fire perimeter. The Rogue River-Siskiyou and Fremont-Winema National Forests have placed an area closure on the entire Sky Lakes Wilderness Area. If traveling on Westside Road or through the Rocky Point area, please be vigilant and drive with caution as emergency traffic vehicles are in the area. When smoke is visible, motorists are encouraged to drive with their headlights on. The Fremont-Winema National Forest Area Closure remains in place. This Order closes portions of the forest around the incident to all vehicle and pedestrian entry. The perimeter of the Area Closure includes all Forest Lands west of Westside Road, east of Pelican Butte Road, north of the FSR 3554, and south of FSR 3519 Thunderstorms passed over the fire area yesterday bringing high winds and some moisture, the Red Flag Warning for abundant lightning is...

Miller Complex Fire Update Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team - Todd Pechota, Incident Commander Information Center: 541-899-5302 Hours of operation: 7 am – 9 pm Email: MillerComplex2017@gmail.com September 7, 2017 Current Situation: Very little rain fell over the fire yesterday and thunderstorms and showers are likely over the fire area today. Firefighters remain vigilant with a Red Flag warning for lightning on dry fuels throughout the day along with a flash flood watch through the evening. The continued smoke inversion over the fire is expected to minimize fire activity in many areas but also makes it unsafe to use firefighting aircraft. Today’s weather is also expected to present a favorable opportunity for firefighters to construct and improve containment line and conduct mop-up when available. Evacuations: The following areas remain under a Level 2 (Be Set) Evacuation Notice: The Kinney Creek Road (1090 Road) and Palmer Creek Road. Both sides of Upper Applegate...

Nash Fire Update, September 7 BEND –The Nash Fire, burning approximately 4 miles from Elk Lake, experienced minimal growth yesterday. Some light rain is expected on the fire today. Firefighters anticipate another 3 to 4 days of clearing vegetation along the Cascade Lakes Highway (Forest Road 46), which will create an opportunity should the fire move east for firefighters to protect the infrastructure around Elk and Hosmer Lakes and Cascade Lakes Highway. Approximately 100 firefighters are working on the Nash Fire under command of the Type 1 Incident Management Team (Southwest Team 1). Incident Commander Bea Day along with Deschutes National Forest leadership is managing the 6,159 acre fire. Direct action on the fire continues to be hampered by the steep terrain and safety hazards for firefighters. Crews will take direct action on the fire when they can safely engage. There is a Red Flag Warning again today, Thursday, for abundant lightning. The smoke and cloud cover should...

HORSE PRAIRIE FIRE September 7, 2017 9:00 a.m. Riddle, Oregon – The final footprint of the Horse Prairie fire has now been established in Douglas County and further fire growth is not anticipated. Current size is 16,436 acres and containment is 30%. Today’s action on the fire will be continued strengthening of control lines and burning areas that were included in the constructed fire line but not consumed by the fire. Burning these areas, now, in a controlled manner, with firefighters present, will help to prevent an unexpected fire flare-up after the main complement of firefighters leave. Smoke from these burnouts will be visible from Cow Creek Road but not be a threat to the control line. On Wednesday, September 6th effective 8:00 p.m. the evacuation level along Cow Creek Road was reduced from Level 3 to Level 2. Road blocks will remain staffed and residents may return without Douglas County Sheriff’s escort. Access to the public is restricted due to heavy fire truck...

Fire Information: (541) 316-7711 Containment: 60% Size: 24,079 Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5517/ Milli Fire September 7, 2017 Daily Update There is a Red Flag Warning in effect through Friday at 11:00 p.m. for abundant lightning and gusty outflow winds. If any new fires are ignited from lightning strikes in the Milli Fire area, the team will respond to them. Firefighters continue repairing and rehabilitating fire line along the northwestern edge of the fire area. Crews also continue monitoring the perimeter as it pushes into the lava flows along Highway 242 ensuring that all hot spots are monitored until cold. The majority of heat from this fire remains in the southwestern edge of the fire perimeter as it moves slowly south in the Pole Creek burn and west into rock. Acreage on this fire will likely grow moderately in the coming week while containment remains at 60%. The west side of the fire continues to burn down slope with occasional torching in pockets...

Eagle Creek Fire and Indian Creek Fire UpdateThursday, September 7, 2017 – 10:30 a.m.Progress on the Eagle Creek Fire continued overnight. There was some fire growth as firefighters worked to secure fire lines near Cascade Locks and Bridal Veil by conducting burnout operations. Westerly winds picked up in the evening causing a few small spot fires around 8:00 p.m. These were within secondary fire lines, but kept firefighters busy making sure they were completely out. Most divisions of the fire had low-intensity fire activity, and firefighters continued to prepare and protect homes. Around 4:00 a.m., with winds again gusting to 15 miles per hour, a small spot fire ignited near a cell tower. This spot was also within contingency lines and firefighters worked to keep the fire within those lines. With the fire now 5% contained, some key transportation functions of the Gorge are beginning to return. Union Pacific trains successfully moved through on Wednesday, and the U.S. Coast...