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 LEVEL 2 "BE SET" REDUCED TO LEVEL 1 "BE READY" FOR SOME TILLER RESIDENTS IMPACTED BY DEVILS KNOB COMPLEX  News Release from Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office: September 11th, 2021 7:49 AM DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has reduced a previously issued Level 2 “BE SET!" evacuation notice put into place as a result of the Smith Fire burning within the Devil's Knob Complex Fires east of Tiller. Effective Saturday, September 11, 2021, at 8:00 a.m., the Sheriff's Office has reduced the following homes from a Level 2 “BE SET” Evacuation Notice to a Level 1 “BE READY” Evacuation Advisory:  All homes on South Umpqua Road, starting at Jackson Creek Road, east up to Dumont Creek Campground. This includes all homes and addresses between these two points.  Terry Lane Johnnie Springs Road Lizotte Road “Residents should be aware that the danger to the area has not fully been eliminated and they should continue to closely monitor the situation...

Cougar Peak Fire Update   Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Kevin Stock Oregon State Fire Marshal Incident Management Blue Team, Incident Commander, Scott Magers September 10, 2021 – Evening Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander Kevin Stock, in unified command with Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Incident Management Blue Team, Scott Magers Incident Commander, in managing the Cougar Peak Fire. General Updates: The Cougar Peak Fire's southern edge is approximately 15 miles northwest of Lakeview and the most northern flank has crossed over Clover Flat Rd. Early this morning, the fire area and most of South Central Oregon were subject to a band of moisture that moved northward from California. The fire area continued to receive significant rain fall throughout the day as thunderstorms moved through. The moisture has allowed firefighters to make significant progress on anchoring the fire on the southeast corner. Three dozers constructed...

Incendio y condiciones meteorológicas:Los incendios de Rough Patch Complex, Devils Knob Complex y Jack recibieron entre trazas y 0.3” de lluvia anoche. Las condiciones inestables podrían traer lluvias adicionales al áreadel pronóstico el día de hoy. Aunque los incendios recibieronlluvia, no se han extinguido y aún producen humo. Devil's Knob Complex tiene una extensión de 63,678 acres y está contenido en un 35 %. Rough Patch Complex tiene unaextensión de 44,476 acres y está contenido en un 35 %. Elincendio de Jack abarca 23,990 acres y está contenido en un 55 %.Humo:La lluvia que cayó durante la noche sobre el área del incendioreducirá la producción de humo el día de hoy, pero aún hayhumo en la cuenca de aire. Diamond Lake, Chiloquin y Shady Cove tienen una calidad del aire insalubre esta mañana, mientras que Medford y Crater Lake están en un nivelin salubre para grupos sensibles. El día de hoy, se esperan buenas condiciones, con períodos de calidad moderada, a...

Incendio y condiciones meteorológicas:Los incendios de Rough Patch Complex, Devils Knob Complex y Jack recibieron entre trazas y 0.3” de lluvia anoche. Las condiciones inestables podrían traer lluvias adicionales al áreadel pronóstico el día de hoy. Aunque los incendios recibieronlluvia, no se han extinguido y aún producen humo. Devil's Knob Complex tiene una extensión de 63,678 acres y estácontenido en un 35 %. Rough Patch Complex tiene una extensión de 44,476 acres y está contenido en un 35 %. Elincendio de Jack abarca 23,990 acres y está contenido en un 55 %. Humo:La lluvia que cayó durante la noche sobre el área del incendioreducirá la producción de humo el día de hoy, pero aún hayhumo en la cuenca de aire. Diamond Lake, Chiloquin y Shady Cove tienen una calidad del aire insalubre esta mañana, mientras que Medford y Crater Lake están en un nivelins alubre para grupos sensibles. El día de hoy, se esperan buenas condiciones, con períodos de calidad moderada,...

Cougar Peak FireVirtual Community MeetingTonight at 5:00PM  Facebook Live - 2021 Cougar Peak

 Status of the Cougar Peak Fire Fire Behavior Analyst – Jim Hampton   On Friday, September 10, the Cougar Peak Fire and most of South-Central Oregon was subject to a band of moisture that moved from northward from California. Precipitation amounts over the region varied widely, from 1/10” to over half an inch. A good estimate of the precipitation received over the fire area is a quarter inch. In some years, this amount at this time of year could be considered a season ending event. This season, however, is not a typical season. This area is in its second consecutive year of drought and entered this fire season in the highest classification of drought measure possible. Likewise, fuel moistures have been at or near record lows for most of the year. Just as today’s rains will not fill our empty reservoirs, it will also not automatically bring an end to this fire season. The next week will bring sunny skies back to the area and the critically dry fuels will respond rapidly to the...

  Green Ridge Fire Update Wednesday September 10, 2021 Fire Information Line: (509) 542-7964 Inciweb: 2021.GreenRidge@firenet.govEmail: 2021.GreenRidge@firenet.govFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenridgefire2021    Green Ridge Fire is being managed by the Southern Area Gray Incident Management Team with Mitch Ketron as the incident commander. The Gray Team took command of the Green Ridge Fire on September 4, 2021 at 0600.Green Ridge Fire: Size: 42,722 acres, Containment: 40%, Total Personnel: 170, 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 to protect firefighters and the public, so please respect the closed areas. Stay clear of fire-blackened areas for the many unseen hazards that exist, including live green,...

 Cougar Peak Fire Update   Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Kevin Stock Oregon State Fire Marshal Incident Management Blue Team, Incident Commander, Scott Magers September 10, 2021 – Morning Virtual Community Meeting this evening at 5:00 – Facebook Live Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander Kevin Stock, in unified command with Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Incident Management Blue Team, Scott Magers Incident Commander, is managing the Cougar Peak Fire. The incident command post is located at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Lakeview. The Conflagration Act has been invoked by Governor Brown which allows multi-agency structure protection resources to be mobilized from throughout the state to protect homes, businesses and critical infrastructure threatened by the Cougar Peak Fire. General Updates: The Cougar Peak Fire is burning approximately 15 miles northwest of Lakeview. After significant fire activity yesterday along the northeast...

   Middle Fork Complex Daily Update – September 10, 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/MiddleForkComplexTwitter: twitter.com/willametteNF                        Size: 29,751 acres                                       Origin/Location: North of Oakridge, OR Contained: 20%                                          Date/Time Detected: July 29, 2021, 2:00 p.m. Number of Personnel: 676                           Cause: Lightning                                                                             Westfir, OR – Contingency lines around the southwest fire perimeter have been completed and an unmanned...

 Special Statement The latest Air Quality Alerts and Advisories issued by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality will be posted on the "Oregon Smoke Blog". Note that this Outlook is base on the 24-hour AQI, for current conditions go to "EPA's Airnow Fire and Smoke Map".   Fire and Weather Clean air has filtered in and some precipitation has fallen on the eastern and southern end of the fire. Fire activity is expected to be moderate as a result of the cooler, moister conditions. However, heavy fuels are still very dry and capable of burning.   Smoke Finally, some relief from the smoke across the outlook area. Should have 'Good' air quality for most of the day. Some 'Moderate' and 'USG' conditions could happen in the afternoon hours for Oakridge, Fall Creek, and McKenzie Bridge. Bend and La Pine should continue to improve as the rain and a favorable wind direction scours out the residual smoke. Air quality looks to be much improved over this past

Fire and Weather:Fires on the Rough Patch Complex, Devils Knob Complex, and the Jack Fire received between a trace to .3” of rain overnight. Unsettled conditions may bring additional showers to the forecast area today. Although the fires received rain they are not out, and they will still produce smoke. The Devils Knob Complex is 63,678 acres 35% contained. The Rough Patch Complex is 44,476 acres 35% contained. The Jack Fire is23,990 acres 55% contained. Smoke:Overnight rain throughout the fire area will slow smoke production today, but there is still smoke in the airshed. Diamond Lake, Chiloquin and Shady Cove have unhealthy air quality this morning while Medford and Crater Lake are at USG. Expect Good conditions with periods of Moderate along the I-5 Corridor today between Roseburg and Grants Pass. Communities south, southeast and east of the fires will have improved air quality today, with periods of USG and Unhealthy. Communities close to the fires will continue to experience...

Fire and Weather: Fires on the Rough Patch Complex, Devils Knob Complex, and the Jack Fire received between a trace to .3” of rain overnight. Unsettled conditions may bring additional showers to the forecast area today. Although the fires received rain they are not out, and they will still produce smoke. The Devils Knob Complex is 63,678 acres 35% contained. The Rough Patch Complex is 44,476 acres 35% contained. The Jack Fire is23,990 acres 55% contained. Smoke:Overnight rain throughout the fire area will slow smoke production today, but there is still smoke in the airshed. Diamond Lake, Chiloquin and Shady Cove have unhealthy air quality this morning while Medford and Crater Lake are at USG. Expect Good conditions with periods of Moderate along the I-5 Corridor today between Roseburg and Grants Pass. Communities south, southeast and east of the fires will have improved air quality today, with periods of USG and Unhealthy. Communities close to the fires will continue to experience...

Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7773/Email: 2021.bull@firenet.govPhone: 971-277-5075Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mthoodnf                   https://www.facebook.com/willamettenfTwitter: https://twitter.com/mthoodnf                         https://twitter.com/willamettenfCause: Lightning                   Size:  19,349 acres             Containment: 7 percent                                                 Personnel: 572  Incident Command: Type 2 Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 4, Rick Connell, Incident Commander  Current Status: The overnight infrared flight could not fly due to cloud cover and weather so there is no change in reported fire size today. The smoke was slow to clear out yesterday which resulted in moderated fire activity. The fire was still active and continued to spread in the Upper Dickey Creek, Mother Lode Creek, and Battle drainages....

Incident Summary:  The Great Basin Incident Management Team 2 took command of the Rough Patch Complex and Jack Fires at 6:00 a.m. Both fires are being managed under a full suppression strategy using containment and confinement tactics to minimize fire spread to prevent loss of valuable resources.  Objectives include keeping the fires as small as possible while working toward full containment.Weather in the area is forecast to be cooler and more humid. Some precipitation was received across the fire Thursday night, with .10 to .30 inches of rain received in some locations.  It is predicted to remain at these seasonably lower temperatures for the next few days. Weather conditions east of the Cascades could bring more humidity and cloud cover to the fire area, perhaps even some drizzle on Friday. These changes reflect the typical patterns for this time of year and may have the potential to diminish fire activity, especially if prolonged over several days. Chaos and Little Bend...

Incident Summary:  The Great Basin Incident Management Team 2 took command of the Rough Patch Complex and Jack Fires at 6:00 a.m. Both fires are being managed under a full suppression strategy using containment and confinement tactics to minimize fire spread to prevent loss of valuable resources.  Objectives include keeping the fires as small as possible while working toward full containment. Weather in the area is forecast to be cooler and more humid. Some precipitation was received across the fire Thursday night, with .10 to .30 inches of rain received in some locations.  It is predicted to remain at these seasonably lower temperatures for the next few days. Weather conditions east of the Cascades could bring more humidity and cloud cover to the fire area, perhaps even some drizzle on Friday. These changes reflect the typical patterns for this time of year and may have the potential to diminish fire activity, especially if prolonged over several days. Chaos and Little Bend...

Devil’s Knob Complex Update Friday, September 10, 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 Special Notes: Beginning today, approximately 10 miles of the Rough Patch Complex and Jack Fire perimeters are now part of the Devil’s Knob Complex, falling under the management of the Rocky Mountain Type I Incident Management Team (IMT). This management decision was made due to the progression of the Smith Fire in the northeastern corner, need for improved firefighter access from the west side, and close proximity between fires of about 1.5 miles. This decision allows for the least amount of risk to firefighters as the area between fires is mostly inaccessible due to steep slopes, heavy fuel loading, and standing dead trees. The additional segment of line begins at Limpy Sump Road traveling the...

 Cougar Peak Fire Update   Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Kevin Stock Oregon State Fire Marshal Incident Management Blue Team, Incident Commander, Scott Magers September 9, 2021 - Evening Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander Kevin Stock, joined Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Incident Management Blue Team, Scott Magers Incident Commander, in unified command, in management of the Cougar Peak Fire this morning. The incident command post is located at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Lakeview.  The Conflagration Act has been invoked by Governor Brown which allows multi-agency structure protection resources to be mobilized from throughout the state to protect homes, businesses and critical infrastructure threatened by the Cougar Peak Fire. Taskforces (four to six engines and a water tender) have arrived from Clatsop, Lane, Linn, Yamhill, Clackamas and Marion Counties. Both Incident Management Teams appreciate the work completed to date by...

  Lake County Sheriff’s Office Media Release Contact: Melanie Lasley September 9, 2021 7:15 pm (541) 947-6003 For Immediate Release mlasley@co.lake.or.us   Lakeview, OR – Evacuations. Evacuation Levels are being increased for the Cougar Peak Fire that is currently burning approximately 15 miles northwest of Lakeview on the Fremont-Winema National Forest because of current fire behavior, previously observed behavior, and anticipated Red Flag Weather impacts. Please refer to the attached evacuation map for Evacuation Areas.   The team continues to prepare drafts and evacuation orders, but the fire continues to grow much faster than anticipated. This is making it a challenge to prepare tedious evacuation maps before the fire reaches the next trigger point for the next area. Law Enforcement is going door-to-door in the affected area. LCSO has been utilizing OR-Alert to send messages to the homes in the areas. Please remain vigilant if you reside in these areas, officers may...

 ORDER NO. 06-02-21-10FIRE AREA EMERGENCY CLOSUREFREMONT-WINEMA NATIONAL FORESTPursuant to 16 U.S.C. 551, 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on NationalForest System lands, roads and trails within the following described area on the Fremont-WinemaNational Forest, Lakeview, Bly and Paisley Ranger Districts, as described in the attached Exhibit A. ThisOrder is effective September 9, 2021, through December 31, 2021, or until rescinded.PROHIBITIONS:1. Going onto or being within an area closed for public health and safety. 36 CFR § 261.53 (e)2. Being upon a closed road. 36 CFR § 261.54 (e)3. Being on a closed trail. 36 CFR § 261.55 (a)The area described below will be closed to public access/entry due to hazards and hazardous conditionscreated as a result of the Cougar Peak Fire.AFFECTED AREA/CLOSURE AREA:All National Forest System Lands within the area beginning at the junction of Oregon State Highway 140and U.S. Highway 395 in Lakeview, continuing west...