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Email:  2021.blackbutte@firenet.gov Phone: 541-625-0687 (8am - 6pm) InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7770 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2021-Black-Butte-Fire-11294140765937 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MalheurNF  Acres: 19,390Number of Personnel: 533Percent Containment: 30%Cause: LightningDate/Time Detected: August 3, 2021, 10:00 a.m.Origin/Location: South of Unity, OR John Day, OR – Yesterday, fire activity remained low on the east side. Today crews will continue to mop up and secure the control lines. Due to rugged and inaccessible terrain a UAS (Drone) with infrared (IR) capability will be used to locate remaining hot spots in the area that might otherwise be overlooked, starting on the southeast perimeter.  The fire continues to be active on the north and northwestern edge. Yesterday, crews were able to complete lines around the perimeter including the approximately 200 acre spot fire that had occurred. Lines will be actively monitored today as crews...

Green Ridge and Lick Creek Fire UpdateMonday, August 16, 2021, 10:00 a.m.  Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team BlackTroy Hagan, Incident Commander Green Ridge Fire Statistics:Size:  36,328 acres Containment:  19% Total Personnel: 494 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: 28Location: 20 miles southwest of Asotin, WA Reported: July 7, 2021 Cause: Lightning  Green Ridge Fire Containment Increases to 19% Despite Increased WindsCurrent Situation: Green Ridge Fire: Despite increased wind speeds yesterday, the Green Ridge Fire saw little growth and containment increased to 19%. The fire is currently 36,328 acres, with the additional acreage gained on the southern portion of the fire in Branch II. Yesterday’s gusty winds tested the fire line along the 22 (4022) Road in Division M and fire lines held, keeping the fire in its existing footprint to...

   Middle Fork Complex & Knoll Fire Update – Monday, August 16, 2021 – 9:00 am Kwis Fire: Yesterday’s fire activity was limited and occurred within the perimeter. Firefighters are continuing to grid and mop up to secure containment lines constructed around the fire. This process includes systematically searching for hot spots by extinguishing or removing any burning material near the fire line. Heavy equipment will continue establishing alternate lines further away from the fire’s edge. Knoll Fire: The Knoll Fire has remained within its existing footprint and will be managed by the Willamette National Forest effective today. Gales and Ninemile Fires: Yesterday, smoke cleared enough to allow helicopters to fly, they dropped water to slow fire growth around the Platt Creek area on the northeast corner of Ninemile Fire while firefighters worked to prepare containment line along Forest Road 1832. Helicopters also dropped water to aid burnout operations on the Gales Fire....

Green Ridge and Lick Creek Fire UpdateMonday, August 16, 2021, 10:00 a.m.  Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team BlackTroy Hagan, Incident Commander Green Ridge Fire Statistics:Size:  36,328 acres Containment:  19% Total Personnel: 494 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: 28Location: 20 miles southwest of Asotin, WA Reported: July 7, 2021 Cause: Lightning  Green Ridge Fire Containment Increases to 19% Despite Increased WindsCurrent Situation: Green Ridge Fire: Despite increased wind speeds yesterday, the Green Ridge Fire saw little growth and containment increased to 19%. The fire is currently 36,328 acres, with the additional acreage gained on the southern portion of the fire in Branch II. Yesterday’s gusty winds tested the fire line along the 22 (4022) Road in Division M and fire lines held, keeping the fire in its existing footprint to...

  Middle Fork Complex & Knoll Fire Update – Monday, August 16, 2021 – 9:00 am Kwis Fire: Yesterday’s fire activity was limited and occurred within the perimeter. Firefighters are continuing to grid and mop up to secure containment lines constructed around the fire. This process includes systematically searching for hot spots by extinguishing or removing any burning material near the fire line. Heavy equipment will continue establishing alternate lines further away from the fire’s edge. Knoll Fire: The Knoll Fire has remained within its existing footprint and will be managed by the Willamette National Forest effective today. Gales and Ninemile Fires: Yesterday, smoke cleared enough to allow helicopters to fly, they dropped water to slow fire growth around the Platt Creek area on the northeast corner of Ninemile Fire while firefighters worked to prepare containment line along Forest Road 1832. Helicopters also dropped water to aid burnout operations on the Gales Fire....

Lakeview, OR – Crews made good progress overnight addressing critical areas on the Patton Meadow Fire. Patton Meadow Road continues to be a strategic focus, with crews fortifying the road with dozer and handlines and the support of three engine crews to prevent the fire from spreading to the west into the Fish Creek drainage. Some growth on the south side of the fire across Hwy 140 was controlled and dozer lines continue to hold the fire from spreading further south. On the east side of the fire, crews continued conducting small burnouts to eliminate fuels between containment lines and the fire’s interior.Today, crews will continue to focus on the southwest corner of the fire and reinforce containment efforts north up Patton Meadow Road. Winds are predicted to increase to 18-23mph out of the west and southwest which could push the fire to the north and east. The north end of the fire is in steep and rocky terrain, making direct attack difficult. Contingency lines are being...

Firefighters Focused on Thorough Mop Up of Poole Creek Fire CANYONVILLE, Ore.— Fire crews today are methodically cooling hot spots on the Poole Creek Fire using a grid system to make sure none are missed. This mop up will continue over the next few days as the ODF fire team begins planning to transition management of the Complex to a smaller organization toward the end of the week. Containment on fires in the Complex is 49% overall, with all 19 fires lined and most smaller ones in patrol status. Operations Section Chief Mike Carlson said, “Catching all these fires is very impressive. And I continue to be impressed by the thoroughness of crews doing the mop up.” As mop up continues on Poole Creek, planning for suppression repair is underway. This involves ensuring that water bars and other drainage diversions are installed on access roads, control lines and other cleared areas. A water bar is a diagonal channel across a road or fire line that diverts surface water into...

 Special Statement With improved air quality the next several days, take advantage of the opportunity. Open windows in your home to clear out stagnant recycled air. Get those outdoor tasks and activities accomplished. Check air conditioning filters and change if necessary. Fire The Middle Fork Complex is comprised of the Kwis, Gales, and Ninemile fires. The Incident Management Team is also managing the Knoll fire which will be turned back over to the local unit today. The Middle Fork Complex is currently 9,253 acres and is 7% contained. The Knoll fire remains at 544 acres and is now 50% contained. Smoke Discussion Today good ventilation and increasing west winds will support continued clearing of smoke. West of the Cascades air quality will improve early in the day. Forecast areas to the east will lag behind as smoke pushes from the southern Willamette Valley over the Cascades. Eugene is expected to have Good air quality moving into the middle part of the week. Hazy skies will be...

   Devil’s Knob Complex Morning 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 is scheduled to 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 windows in your home to clear out stagnant recycled air. Get those outdoor tasks and activities accomplished. Check air conditioning filters and change if necessary. Fire The Middle Fork Complex is comprised of the Kwis, Gales, and Ninemile fires. The Incident Management Team is also managing the Knoll fire which will be turned back over to the local unit today. The Middle Fork Complex is currently 9,253 acres and is 7% contained. The Knoll fire remains at 544 acres and is now 50% contained. Smoke Discussion Today good ventilation and increasing west winds will support continued clearing of smoke. West of the Cascades air quality will improve early in the day. Forecast areas to the east will lag behind as smoke pushes from the southern Willamette Valley over the Cascades. Eugene is expected to have Good air quality moving into the middle part of the week. Hazy skies will be...

 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 closed since Aug. 5.   Highway 138 between Roseburg and Diamond Lake and Crater Lake remains open.  Slow down and be alert while passing through the fire area.  Copies of all closures and maps can be found at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/7758/  Overall Objective:  The Rough Complex and Jack fire area being managed under a full suppression strategy using containment and confinement tactics.  Leaders’ intent is to not allow the fire to progress to the west by using...

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 closed since Aug. 5.   Highway 138 between Roseburg and Diamond Lake and Crater Lake remains open.  Slow down and be alert while passing through the fire area.  Copies of all closures and maps can be found at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/7758/  Overall Objective:  The Rough Complex and Jack fire area being managed under a full suppression strategy using containment and confinement tactics.  Leaders’ intent is to not allow the fire to progress to the west by using...

Lakeview, OR – The predicted weather change came into the area this evening which brought higher winds out of the west and is predicted to continue for the next couple of days. Both wildland and structural fire crews are working in unison to ensure the fire stays inside the established containment lines on the south and east sides of the Patton Meadow Fire. Due to the increased fire behavior and the change in weather, ODF Team 3 and OSFM Blue Team are aligned with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office’s decision to adjust the current evacuation levels. Lake County Sheriff’s Office updated evacuation details this afternoon. The current evacuation details can be found by visiting https://www.facebook.com/Lake-County-Oregon-104435824529906.Crews working on the Patton Meadow fire made good progress in most areas of the fire. The fire did cross over Patton Meadow Road in a small area, which crews continue to work to control.North of Highway 140, crews will continue to conduct small...

   Devil’s Knob Complex Evening Update Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Kevin Stock August 15, 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 several fires burning 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.    Fire Information: (541) 900-6133 (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.) E-mail:  2021.DevilsKnob@firenet.gov Information Websites: Facebook page “2021 Devil’s Knob Complex” Inciweb -...

 Join us for a virtual community briefing tomorrow night, Monday, August 16, beginning at 6:30 pm. You may submit questions in advance by emailing them to 2021.middlefork@firenet.gov, or within the comment section of the livestream.If you know people who are not on Facebook and would like to watch, please note that you can still access this Facebook page and live stream without an account. Simply click "not now" or "cancel" when Facebook asks for a log in. The direct link to the live stream

 Join us for a virtual community briefing tomorrow night, Monday, August 16, beginning at 6:30 pm. You may submit questions in advance by emailing them to 2021.middlefork@firenet.gov, or within the comment section of the livestream. If you know people who are not on Facebook and would like to watch, please note that you can still access this Facebook page and live stream without an account. Simply click "not now" or "cancel" when Facebook asks for a log in. The direct link to the live stream is:

Join us for a virtual community briefing tomorrow night, Monday, August 16, beginning at 6:30 pm. You may submit questions in advance by emailing them to 2021.middlefork@firenet.gov, or within the comment section of the livestream. If you know people who are not on Facebook and would like to watch, please note that you can still access this Facebook page and live stream without an account. Simply click "not now" or "cancel" when Facebook asks for a log in. The direct link to the live stream is: https://fb.me/e/MD2dtsVN

Join us for a virtual community briefing tomorrow night, Monday, August 16, beginning at 6:30 pm. You may submit questions in advance by emailing them to 2021.middlefork@firenet.gov, or within the comment section of the livestream. If you know people who are not on Facebook and would like to watch, please note that you can still access this Facebook page and live stream without an account. Simply click "not now" or "cancel" when Facebook asks for a log in. The direct link to the live stream is: https://fb.me/e/MD2dtsVN

Lakeview, OR – Fire crews worked overnight to strengthen lines on the west and south sides of the Patton Meadow Fire. The expected wind shift out of the northeast did occur overnight with established containment lines holding.Today, crews will continue the work on the west and south sides of the fire to build containment. Small burnout operations are expected on the south end of the fire to eliminate fuels between containment lines and the fire’s interior. The north end of the fire is in steep and rocky terrain, making direct attack difficult. Contingency lines are being built further north in preparation for fire growth, while crews are working to identify areas where a more direct line can be constructed.The Willow Valley Fire, 16 miles south of Bonanza is still holding with no growth. Crews will continue constructing and strengthening containment lines today.OSFM structural Task Forces will be preparing for the change in weather today. The wind is shifting to be out of the West...

   Middle Fork Complex & Knoll Fire Update – Sunday, August 15, 2021 – 9:00 am Kwis Fire: Sprinkler systems were installed to strengthen containment lines on elevated terrain and in areas not adjacent to road systems. Today will be a continuation of mop up and patrols with heavy equipment working on alternate containment lines. As operations are completed, resources are re-positioned to where they will be most effectively utilized on the complex. Some will be shifted to other locations associated with the Kwis Fire, and others will be re-located to aid in suppression efforts on the Gales or Ninemile Fires. Kwis Fire Structure Protection: Structural triage has been completed in Oakridge, Oakridge area Level 2 Evacuation Zone and the Level 3 Evacuation Zone west of the Gales Fire. Firefighter Risk Assessment Placards were posted, increasing fire suppression safety for homeowners. The information assessed by Task Forces has been gathered and will be shared with your local fire...