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   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...

   Email:  2021.blackbutte@firenet.gov Phone: 541-625-0687 (8am - 6pm) NEW InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7770 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2021-Black-Butte-Fire-112941407659373   Acres: 18,330                                                                                    Number of Personnel: 612 Percent Containment: 30%                                         Cause: Lightning Date/Time Detected: August 3, 2021, 10:00 a.m.         Origin/Location: South of Unity, Oregon   John Day, OR – Today, the Black Butte Fire transfers command from Northwest Team 9 to Northwest Team 6.  Both groups are Type 2 Incident Management Teams. The incident objectives had some slight changes.  Fire operations will continue to focus on firefighter and public safety, basing strategies and tactics on sound risk management.    ...

Bull Complex Fire Update  August 15, 2021 Fire Information Line: 503-668-1437 For Immediate Release   Overview: The Bull Complex continues to receive much needed resources to actively meet full suppression objectives of the incident. Moderate growth continues with the Janus, Ridge, and Kola Fires as they burn in the Bull of the Woods Wilderness.   Current Situation: Infra-red mapping detected moderate growth of the Janus, Ridge, and Kola Fires. Fire managers utilize infra-red (IR) sensing technology to accurately map wildfire activity and growth. Mapping showed two of the fires, the Janus and Ridge Fires, have merged. Moving forward we will be updating to four fires, the Janus, Kola, Round Lake, and Ogre Creek Fires.   Crews are wrapping up work to the south and southeast of the Janus and Kola Fires cutting the vegetation along Forest Road 6370. Crews continue to work on the west side of the fire along Forest Road 4696 improving containment lines and identifying and removing...

Crews Mop-up the Poole Creek FireCANYONVILLE, Ore.— The Poole Creek Fire has a completed control line around it, crews will continue with mop-up today. Mopping up is very detailed, digging out burning roots and using water to remove all remaining heat. Containment has climbed to 34%.At this stage in the fire residents and visitors can expect to see a red glow at night, especially within the interior of the fire. Smoke and occasional flare ups may still be visible. Firefighters and engines will continue to patrol the fire 24/7 until it is no longer required. Although mopping up is now the main focus, crews have a number of other tasks to complete. They will also be locating, identifying and mitigating hazard trees. Also referred to as snags, these pose a serious hazard to firefighters. Snags are standing dead trees that are prone to unexpectedly falling. Crews will also be installing waterbars, which are important to help prevent erosion from seasonal rains. Water bars divert rain to...

Green Ridge and Lick Creek Fire Update Sunday, August 15, 2021, 10:00 a.m.  Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team Black Troy Hagan, Incident Commander  Green Ridge Fire Statistics: Size:  34,644 acres Containment:  15% Total Personnel: 505 Location: 30 miles east of Walla Walla Reported: July 7, 2021 Cause: LightningLick Creek Fire Statistics: Size:  80,421 acres  Containment:  97% Total Personnel: 28 Location: 20 miles southwest of Asotin, WA Reported: July 7, 2021Cause: Lightning  Increased Winds Expected Today and Tomorrow Ahead of Cold FrontCurrent Situation: Green Ridge Fire: On Saturday, the Green Ridge Fire continued to move to the south, reaching the north side of Misery Ridge and the west side of Mount Misery. The fire grew to 34,644 acres and remains 15% contained. Crews have been patrolling and mopping up the fire’s perimeter along the Kendall Skyline Road on the fire’s southwest edge as well as along the 22 (4022) Road from Tucannon Road to...

Green Ridge and Lick Creek Fire Update Sunday, August 15, 2021, 10:00 a.m.  Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team Black Troy Hagan, Incident Commander  Green Ridge Fire Statistics: Size:  34,644 acres Containment:  15% Total Personnel: 505 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: 28 Location: 20 miles southwest of Asotin, WA Reported: July 7, 2021Cause: Lightning  Increased Winds Expected Today and Tomorrow Ahead of Cold FrontCurrent Situation: Green Ridge Fire: On Saturday, the Green Ridge Fire continued to move to the south, reaching the north side of Misery Ridge and the west side of Mount Misery. The fire grew to 34,644 acres and remains 15% contained. Crews have been patrolling and mopping up the fire’s perimeter along the Kendall Skyline Road on the fire’s southwest edge as well as along the 22 (4022) Road from Tucannon Road to...

 Devil’s Knob Complex Morning 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 - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7771/ Oregon...

  Special Statement A Smoke Air Quality Advisory remains in effect for eastern Lane County. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels due to smoke at times through noon PDT Monday. Fire The Middle Fork Complex is comprised of the Kwis, Gales, and Ninemile fires. The Incident Management Team is also managing the Knoll fire. Total acres burned on Middle Fork Complex is 8,846 and is currently 2% contained. The Knoll fire remains at 544 acres and 30% contained. Weather Discussion Today’s weather forecast will be favorable for continued clearing of accumulated smoke. Increased ventilation and stronger afternoon winds will support clearing air for most of the forecast area. Our heaviest smoke impacts will be in the midday hours as the inversion breaks and smoke mixes to the surface. Smoke Discussion Eugene and Springfield should see Good air quality today with a few periods of Moderate in the early...

Special Statement A Smoke Air Quality Advisory remains in effect for eastern Lane County. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels due to smoke at times through noon PDT Monday. FireThe Middle Fork Complex is comprised of the Kwis, Gales, and Ninemile fires. The Incident Management Team is also managing the Knoll fire. Total acres burned on Middle Fork Complex is 8,846 and is currently 2% contained. The Knoll fire remains at 544 acres and 30% contained. Weather Discussion Today’s weather forecast will be favorable for continued clearing of accumulated smoke. Increased ventilation and stronger afternoon winds will support clearing air for most of the forecast area. Our heaviest smoke impacts will be in the midday hours as the inversion breaks and smoke mixes to the surface. Smoke Discussion Eugene and Springfield should see Good air quality today with a few periods of Moderate in the early afternoon. Lowell and...

GLIDE, Ore. – Fire crews made headway bolstering the containment lines on the Chaos Fire, while keeping it from moving farther west or south.  Work will continue today on mopping up along containment lines, conducting direct attack where feasible, and indirect attack where appropriate based on weather, fuels, and topography. Firefighter and the public safety are always a priority during wildland fire fighting operations.Operations on the Jack Fire will focus on strengthening containment lines while working on additional indirect lines to keep the fire from moving west. The South Chilcoot Fire are now in patrol status, firefighters will continue to monitor the containment lines ensuring they remain secure. Throughout the fire zones, firefighters are working to secure and reinforce about 70 miles of primary, alternate and contingency line, while also suppressing fires that have crossed containment lines and engage any spot fires. Great Basin Team 2, a Type 1 Incident Management...

GLIDE, Ore. – Fire crews made headway bolstering the containment lines on the Chaos Fire, while keeping it from moving farther west or south.  Work will continue today on mopping up along containment lines, conducting direct attack where feasible, and indirect attack where appropriate based on weather, fuels, and topography. Firefighter and the public safety are always a priority during wildland fire fighting operations.Operations on the Jack Fire will focus on strengthening containment lines while working on additional indirect lines to keep the fire from moving west. The South Chilcoot Fire are now in patrol status, firefighters will continue to monitor the containment lines ensuring they remain secure. Throughout the fire zones, firefighters are working to secure and reinforce about 70 miles of primary, alternate and contingency line, while also suppressing fires that have crossed containment lines and engage any spot fires. Great Basin Team 2, a Type 1 Incident Management...

Lakeview, OR  –  Fire behavior was active today on the Patton Meadow Fire as temperatures climbed over 100 degrees.  Crews are working to hold the west side of the fire at Patton Meadow Road.  There was a small spot fire that crossed Patton Meadow Road, but crews we able to stop it from significant growth.  Overnight, crews will strengthen lines on the west and south side of the fire in preparation for the shift to a NE wind overnight. The spot fire that crossed over Hwy 140 to the south last night is fully lined and in mop up. Crews were able to hold the Willow Valley Fire for another day of zero growth. No structures are threatened on the Willow Valley Fire. There is a planned infrared flight over both fires tonight. This will give a more accurate measurement of acres and containment in the morning. OSFM welcomed two more task forces from Washington State this evening. This brings the total number of task forces to 9, which equals approximately 120 structural firefighters...

   Devil’s Knob Complex Evening Update Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Kevin Stock August 14, 2021 An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for all of Southwest Oregon 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 Northwest Incident Management Team 13 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: ...

Lakeview, OR  –  The Fox Complex, which includes the Patton Meadow and Willow Valley fires, is now under the unified command of Oregon Department of Forestry’s Incident Management Team 3 and Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Blue Team.   The arrival of the two teams brings in additional overhead capacity and firefighting resources. The teams are setting up their incident command post at the Lake County Fairgrounds and working on arrangements for a forward operating base for crews and amenities to support them. The Patton Meadow Fire is burning on the Fremont-Winema National Forest and private lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry about 10 miles west of Lakeview. Fire behavior picked up overnight as winds out of the north pushed the fire over and to the south of Highway 140 and west of the 383 road. Night crews and dozers were able to corral the fire in both areas and will continue to strengthen those lines throughout today. Current mapping shows the fire at about...

The Bull Complex Fire Closure for the Clackamas River Ranger District of the Mt. Hood National Forest, goes into effect beginning midnight August 16, 2021, through February 10, 2022, or until

Black Butte Fire Statistics Total Acres: 17,569 Acres Containment: 30% Personnel: 676 Date of Ignition: 08/03/2021 Cause of Fires: Lightning/Natural Structures Threatened: 12 Injuries: 1 Aircraft: 4 Dozers: 8   Engines: 23 Black Butte Fire information:  Firefighters made good progress yesterday and were able to construct containment line along the eastern edge of the fire. Along the eastern edge of the fire, crews will continue mop-up 50ft plus on all lines. They will be holding and securing control lines where fire has reached the line. Protecting private lands and structures at Flag Prairie is a priority. Along the southern edge of the fire, air resources will be used to limit fire spread east of the North Fork Malheur River. Hand crews will continue to work to do direct line construction along the southern fire edge and develop indirect lines as appropriate with equipment support. Crews will also be holding and securing the fire edge and spot fires to...

 Rough Patch Complex/Jack Fire update for Saturday, Aug. 14 GLIDE, Ore. – Successful ignitions Thursday and Friday have secured approximately 4 miles of containment line across the Rough Patch Complex and Jack Fire footprints. Firefighters also continue to reinforce lines and assess line locations to strengthen perimeters.  “This is a large landscape event and it’s going to keep going for quite a while,” said Eric Riener, incident commander trainee Northwest 13 Incident Management Team. “Northwest Team 13 would like to thank the surrounding communities, particularly the community of Glide, for hosting us during our tenure on the Rough Patch Complex.” Great Basin Team 2, a Type 1 Incident Management Team led by Tony DeMasters, will assume command of the Rough Patch Complex and Jack Fire suppression Sunday. Incoming fire managers are shadowing NW13 managers today to familiarize themselves with the operations on the ground.  A key objective is to secure about 15 miles of...

Rough Patch Complex/Jack Fire update for Saturday, Aug. 14  GLIDE, Ore. – Successful ignitions Thursday and Friday have secured approximately 4 miles of containment line across the Rough Patch Complex and Jack Fire footprints. Firefighters also continue to reinforce lines and assess line locations to strengthen perimeters.  “This is a large landscape event and it’s going to keep going for quite a while,” said Eric Riener, incident commander trainee Northwest 13 Incident Management Team. “Northwest Team 13 would like to thank the surrounding communities, particularly the community of Glide, for hosting us during our tenure on the Rough Patch Complex.”  Great Basin Team 2, a Type 1 Incident Management Team led by Tony DeMasters, will assume command of the Rough Patch Complex and Jack Fire suppression Sunday. Incoming fire managers are shadowing NW13 managers today to familiarize themselves with the operations on the ground.  A key objective is to secure about 15 miles...

 Firefighters Succeed in Fully Lining Poole Creek Fire CANYONVILLE, Ore.— Yesterday, fire crews completed control lines all around the perimeter of the Poole Creek Fire. Last night, crews secured the control lines by burning a buffer of black against the advancing natural fire. Firefighters reported no hot spots or fires beyond the control lines resulting from the strategic firing operations. Today, firefighters will work to keep the fire within the control lines and deepen mop up toward the fire’s interior. Holding crews will be stationed along the fire control lines to put out any fires beyond the lines. Other crews will be mopping up—mop up is a methodical process of putting the fire completely out. All 19 fires in the Complex are now fully lined and 16 are 100% contained. Incident Commander Joe Hessel said, “This is quite an accomplishment in just two weeks’ time. Now, we shift from chasing and catching these fires to mopping up so they will be fully secured for the...

 Green Ridge and Lick Creek Fire Update Saturday, August 14, 2021, 10:00 a.m.  Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team Black Troy Hagan, Incident Commander Green Ridge Fire Statistics: Size:  32,298 acres Containment:  15% Total Personnel: 499 Location: 30 miles east of Walla Walla Reported: July 7, 2021 Cause: LightningLick Creek Fire Statistics: Size:  80,421 acres Containment:  96% Total Personnel: 27 Location: 20 miles southwest of Asotin, WA Reported: July 7, 2021 Cause: Lightning  Changes in Weather Are Expected to Increase Fire ActivityCurrent Situation: Green Ridge Fire: Yesterday, the Green Ridge Fire pushed south to the west side of Mount Misery, increasing the total acres to 32,298.  The fire remains 15% contained. Crews have been patrolling and improving lines on the north and west sides of the fire in Divisions G, K, and M. Crews and bulldozers continued strengthening contingency lines along roads and ridges north of the 22 (4022) Road yesterday....