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All properties located in the Bohemia Mining District area are under a Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation notice due to the Chaos Fire within the Rough Patch Complex Fire. See the map for detailed boundaries.Level 3 (GO NOW) means LEAVE IMMEDIATELY. Danger is current or imminent and you should evacuate now.Please see the official announcement posted by the Lane County Sheriff here.

Burns, OR – Firefighters made good progress on the fire yesterday completing a combination of dozer and hand line on the eastern and southern flanks. Firefighters conducted a successful burn operation on the southern flank, utilizing water drops from a heavy helicopter as support to keep fire from spotting. Helicopters also inserted portable water tanks to facilitate aggressive mop up on the southern flank.   On the northern flank near Upper Valley, crews patrolled and  mopped up 100 feet inside the perimeter, completing about 75 percent of the mop up on that flank. On the eastern flank near Egypt Canyon, crews have established hose lays into the fire, into rugged terrain inaccessible to engines. About 5000 feet of hose has been installed.   Today on the southern flank near Dry Mountain, firefighters will work to fell hazardous trees killed or weakened by fire that pose a risk to firefighters and could threaten the fireline. Crews will continue a burn...

Middle Fork Complex Daily Update – September 17, 2021 Northwest Incident Management Team 6 Shawn Sheldon, Incident Commander  Phone: 425-324-1267 (8am-8pm) Email: 2021.middlefork@firenet.gov InciWeb: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7745 Facebook: facebook.com/MiddleForkComplex Twitter: twitter.com/willametteNF Size:  30,139 acres                                   Contained:   37% Origin/Location: North of Oakridge, OR Date/Time Detected: July 29, 2021, 2:00 p.m. Number of Personnel:   683                                  Cause: Lightning  Westfir, OR – In preparation for our anticipated rain event, the primary focus today will be addressing drainage issues – cleaning ditches and culverts, installing water bars on all indirect lines and pulling hose off contingency lines along the southeastern fire perimeter. Crews continue to haul fuels and logs off the western, northern and northeastern fire perimeter; this should be completed...

 Bull Complex update for Friday, Sept. 17                                 RIPPLEBROOK, Ore. – Firefighters continue to reinforce primary line around the Bull Complex as part of their first operational shift under the command of Northwest Incident Management Team 13.  Firefighters are continuing to focus on values at risk, including the Gold Butte Lookout.   “We are working on continuing the full suppression actions initiated by previous Incident Management Teams,” said Incident Commander Brian Gales with Northwest Incident Management Team 13, which took over suppression efforts today. Some interior burning could continue into the winter before the fire is fully extinguished after the perimeter is contained.   “We’ll be building on the investments made by the Northern Rockies Team 4 with indirect line construction, looking for opportunities to go more directly at the fire’s edge when it is safe to do so,” Gales continued.   Weather:...

Cougar Peak Fire Update Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander Kevin Stock September 17, 2021   Lakeview Ore. – Overall, it was a quiet day on the fire yesterday, the winds that were felt in Lakeview and the valley floors were not as brisk in the higher elevations on the fire. The south-southwest portion of the fire continued to experience the most active fire yesterday and through the night. Fire spread down the hillsides toward the pre-planned indirect contingency line. Firefighters worked the edge of the active fire area, putting in direct line with support from helicopter water drops. Helicopters will again support this area first thing this morning. The heavy equipment group continues to put in indirect line on the west side of the fire.   Aviation assets were available all day yesterday supporting ground crews with helicopter water drops on hotspots. Efforts of mop-up and cold trailing along the north, east and southern portions...

The local Northeast Oregon Type 3 Incident Management Team, led by Incident Commander Steve Carlson, assumed management of the Green Ridge Fire today at 7 a.m. Future updates will be shared by the Forest on a recurring basis, but will no longer be sent daily unless conditions change. Green Ridge Fire Statistics: Size: 43,588 acres, Containment: 40%, Total Personnel: 114, Location: 30 miles east of Walla Walla, Reported: July 7, 2021, Cause: Lightning. Current Situation: No spots were observed yesterday. Areas that were burned out yesterday consumed nicely and created a buffer of black along control lines. Fire behavior was moderate as areas crept through unburned fuels with occasional torching. Winds pushed smoke and backing edge inward towards the black. Firefighters continued to patrol and mop up throughout the fire perimeter. Today firefighters will continue to focus on the southwest portion of the incident using direct attack. On the southern perimeter,...

Fire and WeatherMuch needed precipitation is expected to arrive later this evening. Ahead of that, low humidity and a bit more wind will help keep fire activity from calming altogether. Fuels will continue to support fire on the ground, creeping through lighter fuels, and smoldering in heavier fuels. Localized areas of active fire behavior can be expected today with low rates of spread, particularly where dry fuels are exposed to sunlight and wind. Occasional flareups are possible where wind and slope align. SmokeYesterday upper level winds from the east pulled smoke westward into the Willamette Valley, and into Eugene. The weak W/NW upslope/up valley and ridge top winds weren’t strong enough to push smoke out of the valley bottoms and Oakridge and Fall Creek/Cascara’s air quality dropped into the Unhealthy range. Terrain driven winds will be light again today, and the inversion, being very low this morning, will hold smoke at lower elevations. Light ridgetop winds will be from...

Fire and Weather: Today will be windier, warmer and drier than yesterday which may result in large fire growth. However, beginning Saturday morning and through Sunday the National Weather service forecasts heavy rains which should put a damper on the fires in this area. The Rough Patch Fire is 48,237 acres. The Devils Knob Complex is 67,159 acres. Both are 36 - 47% contained. Smoke: With the likelihood of more fire activity there follows a good chance of increased smoke production today. Low winds in the morning will carry smoke to the areas around the fires, however it should lift around 2:00 PM. Tonight smoke may be trapped closer to the ground by a shallow inversion, but early morning winds and rain should clear the air by

Fire and Weather: Today will be windier, warmer and drier than yesterday which may result in large fire growth. However, beginning Saturday morning and through Sunday the  National Weather service forecasts heavy rains which should put a damper on the fires in this area. The Rough Patch Fire is 48,237 acres. The Devil's Knob Complex is 67,159 acres. Both are 36 - 47% contained.  Smoke: With the likelihood of more fire activity there follows a good chance of increased smoke production today. Low winds in the morning will carry smoke to the areas around the fires, however it should lift around 2:00 PM. Tonight smoke may be trapped closer to the ground by a shallow inversion, but early morning winds and rain should clear the air by

Incident Summary: Dry air will continue over the fire area today ahead of the awaited moisture system. Rain is expected to arrive late Friday evening through early Saturday morning. Its arrival will be marked by a sharp wind shift from the southwest (blowing from the direction of the approaching storm) with wind gusts expected up to 25mph. Humidity recoveries will be poor, especially on the ridges. This critical weather will increase fire behavior across active areas of the fire. Firefighters worked late into the evening on Thursday conducting firing operations with the emphasis on increasing and reinforcing containment lines along the northeast side of the fires. These actions will create additional reinforcement to the north and east side of the fire, providing the greatest defense for the expected southwest winds. Areas of the fire are expected to receive three quarters to one- and one-half inches of precipitation by the end of the weekend.   Chaos and Little Bend Fires:  ...

Incident Summary:  Dry air will continue over the fire area today ahead of the awaited moisture system. Rain is expected to arrive late Friday evening through early Saturday morning. Its arrival will be marked by a sharp wind shift from the southwest (blowing from the direction of the approaching storm) with wind gusts expected up to 25mph. Humidity recoveries will be poor, especially on the ridges. This critical weather will increase fire behavior across active areas of the fire. Firefighters worked late into the evening on Thursday conducting firing operations with the emphasis on increasing and reinforcing containment lines along the northeast side of the fires. These actions will create additional reinforcement to the north and east side of the fire, providing the greatest defense for the expected southwest winds. Areas of the fire are expected to receive three quarters to one- and one-half inches of precipitation by the end of the weekend. Chaos and Little Bend Fires:  The...

 Devil’s Knob Complex Update Friday, September 17, 2021 – 9:00 a.m. Rocky Mountain Type 1 Incident Management Team Dan Dallas, Incident Commander Information phone: 541-900-6133 Email:2021.DevilsKnob@firenet.gov  Information staffing hours: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Current Situation: Yesterday, firefighters were successful in increasing containment on the Smith Fire by going direct on the uncontained parts of the fireline. In Division H of the Big Hamlin Fire, active fire behavior was observed, although it did not pose a threat to firelines because the activity was in the interior. In Division J, and in divisions of the Smith Fire, crews worked carefully along the edge to make sure that no heat remained close to the fire perimeter. During this work, extra caution is required because of the dangers from burned-out trees that are ready to fall, stump holes that are burned out, and snags. In preparation for the active fire behavior expected today, firefighting...

   Green Ridge Fire Update Thursday September 16, 2021 Fire Information Line: (509) 542-7964 Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7628/Email: 2021.GreenRidge@firenet.govFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenridgefire2021      Green Ridge Fire is being managed by the Southern Area Incident Management Gray Team with Mitch Ketron as the Incident Commander. This will be the final daily update from the Gray Team, which took command of the fire on September 4, 2021 at 0600. The Umatilla National Forest team, with Steve Carlson as Incident Commander will take command of the fire tomorrow at 7:00 AM.Green Ridge Fire: Size: 43,465 acres, Containment: 40%, Total Personnel: 148, Location: 30 miles east of Walla Walla, Reported: July 7, 2021, Cause: Lightning. Please, stay clear of firefighting operations and drive safely! The public should watch out for fire crews and equipment while traveling on forest roads. Some roads remain closed with barriers. Barriers are in place...

   Middle Fork Complex Daily Update – September 16, 2021 Northwest Incident Management Team 6 Shawn Sheldon, Incident Commander   Phone: 425-324-1267 (8am-8pm) Email: 2021.middlefork@firenet.gov InciWeb: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7745 Facebook: facebook.com/MiddleForkComplex Twitter: twitter.com/willametteNF Size: 29,793 acres Origin/Location: North of Oakridge, OR Contained: 37% Date/Time Detected: July 29, 2021, 2:00 p.m. Number of Personnel: 695 Cause: Lightning   Westfir, OR – Yesterday, crews continued to mop up and remove heavier 1000-hour fuels (dead wood 3 to 8 inches in diameter) near the fireline along the west and northwest perimeter of the fire. Additional firing operations were conducted along the southwest to secure the line near Helispot -13. Hose lays are being pulled out along contingency lines in Division M and backhauled to be cleaned, rolled and returned to the cache. With precipitation in the forecast, crews are constructing water bars...

Smoke Outlook for 9/16 - 9/17Middle Fork Complex Fire Fire and WeatherThe fire weather forecast expects light winds out of the NW today. Locally, winds will be terrain driven. The inversion will likely dissipate by mid-morning. Fire will continue to creep through fuels, with most of the activity being along the southern edge where control efforts have included strategic burnout operations to strengthen and improve control lines. Interior unburned pockets will continue to burn. There is potential for some movement where wind and slope align with preheated fuels. We still expect wet weather starting Friday. It's looking like as much as 0.5" of rain could fall on the fire, possibly more. Stay tuned!Smoke This morning, winds will be primarily terrain driven. Smoke that settled into low lying areas overnight should be expected to remain captured under the inversion until the it begins to dissipate. Surface heating will be somewhat limited due to smoke cover, and upslope/up valley wind...

Burns, OR – The Big Meadow Fire did not grow measurably during the past 24 hours. Firefighters made good progress on the fire yesterday, taking advantage of cooler weather and higher humidity to complete a combination of dozer and hand line on the eastern and southern flanks.    Firefighters used helicopter water drops along the southern flank to suppress some hot spots. One spot fire was detected outside the perimeter which was successfully controlled. On the northern flank near Upper Valley, crews patrolled and  mopped up 100 feet inside the perimeter. On the east near Egypt Canyon, crews have established hose lays into the fire, into rugged terrain inaccessible to engines.    On the south near Dry Mountain, firefighters will work to fell hazardous trees killed or weakened by fire that pose a risk to firefighters and could threaten the fireline. Crews will work to install hoses on the southern flank.   Today the weather will be slightly cooler,...

Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7773/Email: 2021.bull@firenet.govPhone: 971-277-5075Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mthoodnfhttps://www.facebook.com/willamettenfTwitter: https://twitter.com/mthoodnfhttps://twitter.com/willamettenfCause: Lightning                   Size:  21,191 acres             Containment: 15%                Personnel: 447 Incident Command: Type 2 Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 4, Rick Connell, Incident CommanderCurrent Status: Yesterday, fire activity was moderated by higher humidity levels with surface fire, backing fire, and single tree torching observed along the northwest, north, and south sides of the fire. Areas of active fire remain in the Upper Dickey Creek, Mother Lode Creek, and Battle drainages on the north side and in the upper part of the East Humbug Creek drainage on the south side. On the south side firefighters mopped up along Forest Road 4696 where tactical firing actions were...

 Cougar Peak Fire

Special Statement Oregon DEQ has issued an air quality advisory for southern Lake County, Detroit Lake area and Diamond Lake area through Friday. OR DEQ AQ Advisory Fire and Weather: Today the air will be warmer and drier than yesterday which may result in increased fire growth. Overall, the fires have been growing slowly but firefighters are strengthening new containment areas and  continue to monitor existing containment lines. The Rough Patch Fire is 48,237 acres. The Devils Knob Complex is 66,584 acres. Both are 36 - 47% contained. Smoke: With the possibility of more fire activity there follows a chance of increased smoke production today. Northerly winds will carry smoke into the Rogue River valley for most of the day. Tonight smoke may be trapped closer to the ground by a shallow inversion, but it should lift tomorrow afternoon. Most of the forecast area will be affected by the forecast rain Friday night. Before it rains the wind will blow much of...

Special Statement Oregon DEQ has issued an air quality advisory for southern Lake County, Detroit Lake area and Diamond Lake area through Friday. OR DEQ AQ Advisory Fire and Weather: Today the air will be warmer and drier than yesterday which may result in increased fire growth. Overall, the fires have been growing slowly but firefighters are strengthening new containment areas and continue to monitor existing containment lines. The Rough Patch Fire is 48,237 acres. The Devils Knob Complex is 66,584 acres. Both are 36 - 47% contained. Smoke: With the possibility of more fire activity there follows a chance of increased smoke production today. Northerly winds will carry smoke into the Rogue River valley for most of the day. Tonight smoke may be trapped closer to the ground by a shallow inversion, but it should lift tomorrow afternoon. Most of the forecast area will be affected by the forecast rain Friday night. Before it rains the wind will blow much of the smoke to the east....