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Fire Update for Wednesday, August 18, 2021Overall Objective:  The Rough Patch Complex and Jack Fire are being managed under a full suppression strategy using containment and confinement tactics to minimize fire spread to prevent loss of valuable resource.  Leaders’ intent is to not allow the fire to progress to the west by using the PACE model – Primary, Alternate, Contingency and Emergency control Lines and to keep the fires as small as possible while working toward full containment.Closures:  The Umpqua and Willamette National Forests have updated existing closure orders to encompass the Rough Patch, Jack, Archie Creek and Devil's Knob Fire Areas. This includes Canton Creek Campground, Musick Guard Station and Cover Campground.  Roseburg District Bureau of Land Management has expanded its closure area to include the Scaredman Recreation Site. Francis Creek Road from the junction with Canton Creek Road north to the district boundary has been and remains closed since...

Lakeview, OR – Crews made excellent progress today, despite high winds and extremely dry conditions. The Patton Meadow Fire is now 6,405 acres and 30 percent contained and the Willow Valley Fire remains 824 acres, now 65 percent contained.On the north side of the fire, crews have nearly completed contingency line efforts on Cottonwood Road. The northeast corner of the fire is being plumbed with fire hose as containment lines get prepped for mop-up. Retardant dropping air tankers and SEATs (Single Engine Air Tankers) worked in unison with helicopters to support ground forces in keeping the fire in check under the Red Flag Warning conditions.Night shift Operations Section Chief Mike White told crews at briefing tonight to “remain nimble and flexible” in their approach to adapt to shifting conditions. Winds are forecast to shift out of the north with gusts up to 35mph. Engine crews will begin looking into the interior of the fire on the south perimeter to strengthen containment...

   Devil’s Knob Complex Evening Update Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Kevin Stock August 17, 2021 The Devil's Knob Complex is a group of lightning-caused fires with the majority burning on the Tiller Ranger District, Umpqua National Forest and on private lands protected by Douglas Forest Protective Association. The Devil’s Knob Complex is situated between the Rough Patch Complex and Jack Fire to the north, which is being managed by Great Basin Team 2 and the Skyline Ridge Complex to the southwest, which is being managed by Oregon Department of Forestry Team 1. The Devil's Knob Complex is managed by Northwest Incident Management Team 8 from an incident command post at the Milo Academy near Tiller, Oregon. Great Basin Team 2 will assume command of the Devil's Knob Complex on Wednesday, August 18 at 6 AM. Fire Information: (541) 900-6133 (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.) E-mail:  2021.DevilsKnob@firenet.gov Information Websites: Facebook page...

Rocky Mountain Team Black will be hosting a community informational update on the Green Ridge and Lick Creek fires tomorrow, Wednesday August 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Laundry Shower House (across from the Wenaha Bar & Grill) in Troy, OR.  Operations staff will give a brief update on the fire followed by an opportunity for the community to meet with incident managers and agency officials as well as ask questions about the fires. This event will not be livestreamed due to constraints on bandwidth at the meeting

Rocky Mountain Team Black will be hosting a community informational update on the Green Ridge and Lick Creek fires tomorrow, Wednesday August 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Laundry Shower House (across from the Wenaha Bar & Grill) in Troy, OR.  Operations staff will give a brief update on the fire followed by an opportunity for the community to meet with incident managers and agency officials as well as ask questions about the fires. This event will not be livestreamed due to constraints on bandwidth at the meeting

Bull Complex Fire Update August 17, 2021 Fire Information Line: 503-668-1437 For Immediate Release   Overview: Infra-red (IR) sensing technology mapping has shown that the Janus/Ridge and Kola Fires have merged. Moving forward we will be updating as one fire, the Bull Complex. Lower humidity, and wind gusts up to 15 mph across the ridge tops increased fire activity. A Type 2 initial attack helicopter, assigned from the Willamette National Forest, dropped water along the southern border to keep fire away from the cities of Detroit and Breitenbush, while monitoring for any areas of concern.   Current Situation: Fire activity continued to be primarily in the north and northwest side of the fire. The fire entered the area of the 2010 Bull of the Woods Fire. High numbers of large dead trees and grassy fuels in the burn scar increased fire activity and created dangerous hazards for firefighters.   Afternoon winds out of the west and southwest shifted the fire to the northeast. A spot...

  Middle Fork Complex Fire Update – Tuesday, August 17, 2021 – 9:00 am Clear skies on Monday allowed aviation resources to support crews on the Kwis, Gales and Ninemile Fires as they checked fire spread with bucket drops and performed reconnaissance flights. Kwis Fire: The Kwis Fire is 51% contained and has stayed within its footprint for the past few days. Yesterday’s clear skies afforded an opportunity to get in and take a closer look to identify areas of heat within the fire perimeter. There was some active burning inside the fire perimeter. Firefighters have completed the alternate fire line along Forest Road 5871 and those resources are being repositioned to work on constructing and preparing fire line to the southeast of the Gales Fire. Crews remain vigilant as they systematically search for areas of heat that could pose a threat to containment lines and extinguish or remove any burning material. Hazardous trees along roadways are being identified and felled. Gales...

Lakeview, OR – Favorable conditions overnight allowed crews to strengthen contingency lines around the perimeter of the Patton Meadow Fire in anticipation of today’s Red Flag Warning.Efforts were focused on controlling the fire on the west and south fronts to prevent further spread, with Patton Meadow Road providing a perimeter on the west side and Highway 140 to the south. Control lines along Highway 140 are plumbed and crews have begun mopping up on the section of the fire south of Highway 140. Along Patton Meadow Road, hose lays are increasing. With winds calmer than expected overnight, crews were also able to direct resources to clearing brush and continuing to strengthen control lines on the east side of the fire in preparation for today’s forecasted winds.Today’s forecasted Red Flag Warning from 2pm to 10pm will bring a dry cold front through the region with winds from the north and northwest at 15mph and gusts up to 35mph. The conditions will complicate firefighting...

Green Ridge and Lick Creek Fire Update Wednesday, August 17, 2021, 10:00 a.m. Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team BlackTroy Hagan, Incident Commander  Green Ridge Fire Statistics:Size:  37,599 acres Containment:  19% Total Personnel: 520Location: 30 miles east of Walla Walla Reported: July 7, 2021 Cause: LightningLick Creek Fire Statistics:Size:  80,421 acres Containment:  97% Total Personnel: 27Location: 20 miles southwest of Asotin, WA Reported: July 7, 2021 Cause: Lightning  Fireline on the Northern Perimeter Holds Against Gusty WindsCurrent Situation: Green Ridge Fire: The Green Ridge Fire is currently 37,599 acres and is 19% contained. The last 48 hours have tested fire lines in Division M, on the 22 (4022) Road, with gusty southwest winds. Those lines held and Division M remains in the same footprint as before the increased winds over the last few days, demonstrating the effectiveness of the firing operation and fire line in place on the 22 (4022) Road....

Green Ridge and Lick Creek Fire Update Wednesday, August 17, 2021, 10:00 a.m. Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team BlackTroy Hagan, Incident Commander  Green Ridge Fire Statistics:Size:  37,599 acres Containment:  19% Total Personnel: 520 Location: 30 miles east of Walla Walla Reported: July 7, 2021 Cause: Lightning Lick Creek Fire Statistics:Size:  80,421 acres Containment:  97% Total Personnel: 27 Location: 20 miles southwest of Asotin, WA Reported: July 7, 2021 Cause: Lightning  Fireline on the Northern Perimeter Holds Against Gusty WindsCurrent Situation: Green Ridge Fire: The Green Ridge Fire is currently 37,599 acres and is 19% contained. The last 48 hours have tested fire lines in Division M, on the 22 (4022) Road, with gusty southwest winds. Those lines held and Division M remains in the same footprint as before the increased winds over the last few days, demonstrating the effectiveness of the firing operation and fire line in place on the 22 (4022) Road....

Winds Test Skyline Ridge Complex and Poole Creek FireCANYONVILLE, Ore. - Yesterday morning the skies were much clearer on the Skyline Ridge Complex than they've been lately. The smoke inversion that has covered the area most mornings lifted overnight, and winds increased.Gusty winds from the west buffeted the fires much of the day. Many small pockets of residual vegetation flared up on Poole Creek Fire. Firefighters closely monitored this increased fire activity and took action as needed to keep the fire inside control lines. Poole Creek Fire and the other smaller fires on the Complex stayed within their lines.Overnight moist, cooler air moved into the fire area. Drizzle to light rain fell on the fires, with showers expected to continue through this morning. While the moisture isn’t enough to put out the fire, it will be enough to make fine fuels like grasses and brush temporarily too wet to burn. Firefighters will be able to break open hot areas and let the damp air and surface...

   Email:  2021.blackbutte@firenet.gov Phone: 425-324-1267 (8am - 6pm) InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7770 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2021-Black-Butte-Fire-112941407659373 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MalheurNF   Acres: 20,750                                                                                                  Number of Personnel: 549 Percent Containment: 30%                                                Cause: Lightning Date/Time Detected: August 3, 2021, 10:00 a.m.         Origin/Location: South of Unity, Oregon   John Day, OR – Yesterday, fire crews were able to strengthen lines around the entire fire perimeter. Crews that were working a swing shift, are now working a full night shift to take advantage of lower temperatures and higher relative humidity. Fire activity on the...

   Devil’s Knob Complex Morning Update Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Kevin Stock August 17, 2021 The Devil's Knob Complex is a group of lightning-caused fires with the majority burning on the Tiller Ranger District, Umpqua National Forest and on private lands protected by Douglas Forest Protective Association. The Devil’s Knob Complex is situated between the Rough Patch Complex and Jack Fire to the north, which is being managed by Great Basin Team 2 and the Skyline Ridge Complex to the southwest, which is being managed by Oregon Department of Forestry Team 1. The Devil's Knob Complex is managed by Northwest Incident Management Team 8 from an incident command post at the Milo Academy near Tiller, Oregon. Great Basin Team 2 will assume command of the Devil's Knob Complex on Wednesday, August 18 at 6 AM.  Preparations for transfer of command are underway. Fire Information: (541) 900-6133 (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.) E-mail:...

Special Statement With improved air quality the next several days, take advantage of the opportunity. Open doors and windows in your home to clear out stagnant recycled air. Get outdoor tasks and activities accomplished. Fire The Middle Fork Complex is comprised of the Kwis, Gales, and Ninemile fires. Yesterday a significant uptick in fire activity was observed. Gales and Ninemile were the most active and a large smoke plume was observed late into the evening hours. The Middle Fork Complex is now 12,663 acres and currently7% contained. Smoke Discussion Overnight, a weather transition was observed, bringing much cooler temperatures and some rain to the forecast area. Today it is expected that the reduced air temperatures and higher humidity will minimize fire activity and smoke production. With continued onshore flow, we will see stronger west winds supporting continued clearing of smoke across the area. West of the Cascades, air quality will continue to improve today and remain Good...

 Fire Update for Tuesday, August 17, 2021  Overall Objective:  The Rough Complex and Jack Fire area being managed under a full suppression strategy using containment and confinement tactics to minimize fire spread to prevent loss of high value resources and other values at risk.  Leaders’ intent is to not allow the fire to progress to the west by using the PACE model – Primary, Alternate, Contingency and Emergency control Lines and to keep the fires as small as possible while working toward full containment.  Closures:  The Umpqua and Willamette National Forests have updated existing closure orders to encompass the Rough Patch, Jack, Archie Creek and Devil's Knob Fire Areas. This includes Canton Creek Campground, Musick Guard Station and Cover Campground.     Roseburg District Bureau of Land Management has expanded its closure area to include the Scaredman Recreation Site. Francis Creek Road from the junction with Canton Creek Road north to the...

 Fire Update for Tuesday, August 17, 2021  Overall Objective:  The Rough Complex and Jack Fire area being managed under a full suppression strategy using containment and confinement tactics to minimize fire spread to prevent loss of high value resources and other values at risk.  Leaders’ intent is to not allow the fire to progress to the west by using the PACE model – Primary, Alternate, Contingency and Emergency control Lines and to keep the fires as small as possible while working toward full containment.  Closures:  The Umpqua and Willamette National Forests have updated existing closure orders to encompass the Rough Patch, Jack, Archie Creek and Devil's Knob Fire Areas. This includes Canton Creek Campground, Musick Guard Station and Cover Campground.     Roseburg District Bureau of Land Management has expanded its closure area to include the Scaredman Recreation Site. Francis Creek Road from the junction with Canton Creek Road north to the...

This is the last update for the Knoll Fire, today, August 16, 2021. The Northwest Incident Management Team 3 transferred command of the fire back to the local unit. The fire remains in monitor and patrol status. For further questions, contact Tammy Robinson, Public Affairs Officer on the Willamette National Forest, tammy.t.robinson@usda.gov

Devil's Knob Complex Evening Update Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Kevin Stock August 16, 2021 The Devil's Knob Complex is a group of lightning-caused fires with the majority burning on the Tiller Ranger District, Umpqua National Forest and on private lands protected by Douglas Forest Protective Association. The Devil’s Knob Complex is situated between the Rough Patch Complex and Jack Fire to the north, which is being managed by Great Basin Team 2 and the Skyline Ridge Complex to the southwest, which is being managed by Oregon Department of Forestry Team 1. The Devil's Knob Complex is managed by Northwest Incident Management Team 8 from an incident command post at the Milo Academy near Tiller, Oregon. Great Basin Team 2 will assume command of the Devil's Knob Complex on Wednesday, August 18 at 6 AM.  Preparations for transfer of command are underway. Fire Information: (541) 900-6133 (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.) E-mail:  2021.DevilsKnob@firenet.gov...

This afternoon, a smoke plume from the Gales Fire is visible from Eugene and the surrounding areas. The fire crossed Forest Road 18 and is moving northeast in the area of the Tiller Creek drainage, north of Fall Creek Trailhead, below Forest Road 1832. The photo is looking directly north from High Prairie Road near Dead

Bull Complex Fire Update August 16, 2021 Fire Information Line: 503-668-1437 For Immediate Release   Overview: Throughout the day yesterday, good weather, cooler temps, and clearer visibility allowed for fire personnel to perform a reconnaissance (RECON) flight over the perimeter of the Bull Complex. This allowed for a closer examination of the fire area. Crews were able to obtain valuable information about current fire behavior and perimeter location.   Current Situation: After a hot and dry weekend, moderate fire growth was witnessed. Increased fire activity and growth continues to be observed along the northwest side of the Janus/Ridge Fire with minimal growth to the south and southeast of the fire. Crews along the perimeter of the Janus/Ridge and Kola Fires scouted for anchor points along Forest Road 63 and Forest Road 6370. Anchor points are strategically placed locations that firefighters use to start constructing containment lines.   Crews are scouting containment lines...