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 Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp-Shelter Fires Update – August 08, 2022 Fire Information Phone: 206-473-8645 (8am - 7pm)  |  Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govPotter Fire (& Shelter) InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Windigo Fire (& Big Swamp) InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Windigo-Fire-and-Potter-Fire-Information-109233838550715 Yesterday, lines held against higher temperatures and changing winds. Progress was made on all fires and the Windigo Fire is now 25% contained. A Red Flag Warning for lightning and gusty winds will be in effect starting today and continue until tomorrow evening, testing fire lines again. A Red Flag Warning is defined by a combination of critical fire conditions such as warmer temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds—which produce an increased risk of fire danger. A small amount of precipitation is expected overnight through Tuesday morning.Crews on the Windigo Fire were able...

Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp-Shelter Fires Update – August 08, 2022   Fire Information Phone: 206-473-8645 (8am - 7pm)  |  Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.gov Potter Fire (& Shelter) InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/ Windigo Fire (& Big Swamp) InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Windigo-Fire-and-Potter-Fire-Information-109233838550715   Yesterday, lines held against higher temperatures and changing winds. Progress was made on all fires and the Windigo Fire is now 25% contained. A Red Flag Warning for lightning and gusty winds will be in effect starting today and continue until tomorrow evening, testing fire lines again. A Red Flag Warning is defined by a combination of critical fire conditions such as warmer temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds—which produce an increased risk of fire danger. A small amount of precipitation is expected overnight through Tuesday morning. Crews on the Windigo Fire...

Beech Creek Fire Update – August 8, 2022 JOHN DAY, PRAIRIE CITY, and HINES, OR – (Monday, August 8, 2022) Containment percentage continues to climb on the Beech Creek Fire, up to 69% and remaining within the same footprint at 155 acres. A heat advisory is in effect today with an increased potential for afternoon thunderstorms and strong outflow winds through Tuesday evening. Some of the resources assigned to the Beech Creek Fire will be made available locally to increase initial attack response in the event of new fire starts.The fire continues to consume unburned fuels within established containment lines south of Hwy 395. Pockets of heat held in burning root systems and tree stumps can present a challenge to suppression efforts and slow containment progress. Firefighters are utilizing water tenders, engines, and extensive hose lays to target these areas within the fire interior.With containment lines becoming more secure and fire behavior diminishing, the High Desert Type 3...

·There will be a virtual public meeting tonight at 7:30 p.m. on Facebook· https://www.facebook.com/CedarCreekFire2022/  Highlights: Yesterday, the fire was active on the northwest perimeter near Spirit Lake and on the southwestern flank. One scooper and four helicopters worked to moderate fire behavior, using Hills Creek Lake as a water source. Firefighters had planned to construct fireline closer to the fire’s edge on the northern flank but with increased fire activity in the area, they returned to Forest Road (FR) 2417 and continued preparing the road as a future control feature. Fire also continued backing down toward Black Creek Road, which crews are still planning to use as a containment line for the southern flank of the fire. Operations: Heavy equipment will begin arriving today and more are slated to join crews prepping FR 2417 and Black Creek Road (FR 2421) in the coming days. Masticators will be deployed to chip small diameter woody material along roadsides to...

   Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp-Shelter Fires Update – August 07, 2022   Fire Information Phone Line: 206-473-8645 (8am - 7pm) Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.gov Potter Fire (& Shelter) InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/ Windigo Fire (& Big Swamp) InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Windigo-Fire-and-Potter-Fire-Information-109233838550715   Containment on the Windigo Fire increased to 15% as firefighters continued to make progress on all fires in the area. The incident command team is currently managing 237 sq. miles across the Umpqua, Willamette, Deschutes, and Fremont-Winema National Forests—which includes 27 known fires. Eight have active fire behavior. All 27 fires have resources assigned. Weather will challenge suppression efforts over the next few days as crews battle higher temperatures and dryer fuels. For firefighter and public safety, follow the Fire Closure Orders. Yesterday, crews and heavy...

   Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp-Shelter Fires Update – August 07, 2022   Fire Information Phone Line: 206-473-8645 (8am - 7pm) Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.gov Potter Fire (& Shelter) InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/ Windigo Fire (& Big Swamp) InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Windigo-Fire-and-Potter-Fire-Information-109233838550715   Containment on the Windigo Fire increased to 15% as firefighters continued to make progress on all fires in the area. The incident command team is currently managing 237 sq. miles across the Umpqua, Willamette, Deschutes, and Fremont-Winema National Forests—which includes 27 known fires. Eight have active fire behavior. All 27 fires have resources assigned. Weather will challenge suppression efforts over the next few days as crews battle higher temperatures and dryer fuels. For firefighter and public safety, follow the Fire Closure Orders. Yesterday, crews and heavy...

 Beech Creek Fire Update – August 7, 2022 JOHN DAY, PRAIRIE CITY, and HINES, OR – (Sunday, August 7, 2022) Containment has increased to 66% on the 155-acre Beech Creek Fire. A few days of cooler temperatures and higher humidity recoveries at night have aided firefighter progress in anticipation of the dryer and warmer conditions expected Sunday through Thursday. Personnel are continuing to support both day and night suppression operations.Fire suppression efforts are now concentrated on strengthening containment lines south of Hwy 395. Heavy equipment, such as feller bunchers, are working to mitigate hazard trees to allow fire crews safer access to secure the direct dozer lines. The unpredictability of fire-weakened trees poses a considerable risk to firefighter safety, so heavy equipment operators and felling teams are brought in to help mitigate those hazards. Resources along the northern section of the fire perimeter continue to reinforce and patrol containment lines having...

There will be a virtual public meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, August 8 on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/CedarCreekFire2022/ Highlights: During yesterday’s shift, firefighters continued to scout for opportunities to safely engage the fire. Crews continue to assess roads and trails in the area of the current fire perimeter that could be used as part of a containment strategy to minimize the fire area while also provide for firefighter safety. If conditions change rapidly and crews need to quickly withdraw, firefighters need to have a clear and safe escape route. Fire managers have identified Black Creek Road as a possible containment line on the southern fire perimeter that will be used if a more direct attack strategy cannot be safely implemented. Operations: Increased temperatures are predicted on the fire today, which could lead to more active fire behavior. The fire is expected to continue to move to the northeast and southeast into the Waldo Lake Wilderness. Fire managers...

There is a temporary area closure in place as a result of Cedar Creek Fire activity on the Willamette National Forest, Oregon. For more information on the closure and to view a map of the closure area, click on the related

 Potter Fire Closure

Windigo Fire Closure Order: http://go.usa.gov/xSGhh  Fire Closure Order Text and Fire Closure Order Map  UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE UMPQUA, Willamette, Deschutes, and Fremont-Winema National Forests Roseburg, OR ORDER NO. 06-15-03-22-463 EMERGENCY FIRE CLOSURE Pursuant to 16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50 (a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited upon roads, trails, and general forest areas within the Umpqua, Willamette, Deschutes and Fremont-Winema National Forests as described below and shown in Exhibit A. This Order is effective beginning August 3, 2022, and ending October 15, 2022, unless rescinded sooner. PROHIBITIONS: 1. Being on the closed road. [36 CFR § 261.54 (e)] 2. Going into or being upon an area closed for the protection of public health and safety. [36 CFR § 261.52 (e)] 3. Being on a trail. [36 CFR § 261.55(a)] Closure Area is described as an area starting at T23S, R6E, Sec 7 at the junction...

Beech Creek Fire Update – August 6, 2022  JOHN DAY, PRAIRIE CITY, and HINES, OR – (Saturday, August 6, 2022) Firefighters are taking advantage of favorable weather conditions to increase containment on the Beech Creek Fire. Updated mapping puts the fire at 155 acres with 45% containment. The fire started on the afternoon of August 1st and is located nine miles south of Long Creek. There are no evacuations in place.On the northern portion of the fire, fire crews are mopping up to increase the depth of containment lines and continue to mitigate hazard trees along Highway 395. All spot fires are fully lined and mopped up. Equipment and falling modules made good progress on direct containment lines on the southern portion of the fire yesterday. Hazard trees are being removed to allow firefighters to safely enter and work in the area to suppress the fire. The contingency line south of the direct primary dozer line is prepared if needed.Travelers in the area may see smoke as interior...

   Windigo and Potter Fires Update – August 06, 2022   Fire Information Phone Line: 206-473-8645 (8am - 7pm) Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.gov Potter Fire InciWeb (Incident Website): https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/ Windigo Fire InciWeb (Incident Website): https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Windigo-Fire-and-Potter-Fire-Information-109233838550715   For firefighter and public safety, two closure orders were finalized for areas overlapping the Umpqua, Deschutes, Willamette, and Fremont-Winema National Forests. For details about the Windigo Fire and Potter Fire closures visit: https://go.usa.gov/xSGhh. Yesterday, fire growth was minimal for the Windigo and Potter Fires. Crews worked on an additional start that was located near the Big Swamp Fire. It is .2 acres. After an infrared flight, Big Swamp Fire is estimated to be 37 acres. Mop-up continued on the Shelter Fire. It remains under 5 acres and is fully lined with water...

   Windigo and Potter Fires Update – August 06, 2022   Fire Information Phone Line: 206-473-8645 (8am - 7pm) Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.gov Potter Fire InciWeb (Incident Website): https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/ Windigo Fire InciWeb (Incident Website): https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Windigo-Fire-and-Potter-Fire-Information-109233838550715   For firefighter and public safety, two closure orders were finalized for areas overlapping the Umpqua, Deschutes, Willamette, and Fremont-Winema National Forests. For details about the Windigo Fire and Potter Fire closures visit: https://go.usa.gov/xSGhh. Yesterday, fire growth was minimal for the Windigo and Potter Fires. Crews worked on an additional start that was located near the Big Swamp Fire. It is .2 acres. After an infrared flight, Big Swamp Fire is estimated to be 37 acres. Mop-up continued on the Shelter Fire. It remains under 5 acres and is fully lined with water...

Highlights: Pacific Northwest Team 2, a Type 1 Incident Management Team, assumed command of the Cedar Creek Fire on August 5, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. The fire did not grow much in the last 24 hours. Firefighters worked along Forest Road (FR) 2422 and FR 2417 on Friday to improve access to the fire area. The historic Waldo Lookout was wrapped with protective foil to protect it in the event the fire was to threaten the lookout. Helicopters were used on Friday to keep the fire in check.   Operations: Engines will continue to improve access along FR 2422 and FR 2417 and dozers will be used to clear out vegetation. As additional firefighters arrive on scene, they will continue to develop plans to engage the fire in areas with the highest probability of success while maintaining firefighter and public safety. Four Type 1 and one Type 3 helicopters are available to support firefighters on the ground as conditions allow. The IMT will have responsibility for initial attack of any new fires within...

Only one new fire was reported on the Willamette National Forest today.  An abandoned campfire was found in the McKenzie River Ranger District and extinguished by an engine on patrol. The human-caused start is a reminder that fire restrictions are in place on the forest as of today. All campfires, charcoal or briquette fires, pellet fires, or any other fires will be prohibited, except in designated campgrounds. Portable cooking stoves, lanterns and heaters using liquefied or bottled fuel are still allowed if they can be switched on and off. Motorized vehicles may operate only on designated trails and roads, including within the Huckleberry Flats and Santiam Pass OHV areas.   Of the two small fires in the Three Sisters Wilderness area, one (#204) was declared out today and the smokejumpers staffing it began hiking out.  The second fire, the Le Conte Fire, has been fully lined but jumpers will remain there to patrol until they are comfortable leaving. Breezy conditions caused the...

Beech Creek Fire UpdateJOHN DAY, PRAIRIE CITY, and HINES, OR – (Friday, August 5, 2022) Fire crews continue to work to contain the Beech Creek Fire located nine miles south of Long Creek along Highway 395. The fire is currently 183 acres and is 35% contained. The reduction in acreage is due to more accurate mapping. There are no evacuations in place.On the northern portion of the fire, on the east side of Highway 395, firefighters continue to mop up, strengthen containment lines, and remove hazard trees along Highway 395. On the southern portion of the fire, numerous snags and fire weakened trees continue to pose a safety risk to fire crews. Equipment and falling teams have begun working along the fires edge to remove hazard trees. If hazards can be successfully mitigated, fire crews would be able to enter the area for direct suppression.An additional containment line utilizing roads and completed dozer line has been established on the southern portion of the fire if direct...

There is a closure order that covers parts of four forests. It doesn't impact the Cedar Creek Fire but may impact your travel plans.  The map and order are on the map

 Westfir, Aug. 5, 2022 9:30 am – Things slowed down a bit on the Willamette National Forest yesterday. There were no new fires and no new holdover fires found from the recent lightning storm. Slightly cooler weather calmed fire behavior and allowed at least one fire to reach containment. Firefighters were able to complete line around the 4 acre Le Conte fire in the Three Sisters Wilderness on the McKenzie Ranger District. Fire #204 in the same area has been contained at 1/10th acre and the smokejumpers that have been on the fire are being flown off today. The Potter Fire was active but with slow, backing behavior and crews were able to get more line around it. It is 149 acres. The Type 1, PNW2 Team, in-briefed last night to take over management of the Cedar Creek Fire with Incident Commander Mike Minton.  The transfer of command will happen tonight at 8:00 pm after the new team has a day to shadow local staff and gain better situational awareness.  During the transition, local...