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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: Lightning Lick 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....

  Middle Fork Complex & Knoll Fire Update – Saturday, August 14, 2021 – 9:00 am Smoke yesterday moderated fire activity despite the hot and dry weather. Kwis Fire: Strategic burning operations were conducted along the containment line from Forest Road 207 to Forest Road 5871. Today, crews will continue installing a sprinkler system and water tenders will assist in wetting areas where crews conducted strategic burning. Mop up and patrols along completed line are ongoing and heavy equipment is working on constructing alternative containment lines. Firefighters will continue night work and patrols on the Kwis fire as well. Kwis Fire Structure Protection: Structure crews from OSFM continued supporting fire operations on the Kwis and the Gale fires.  Firefighters provided structure triage and defensible space for structures and homes on private land east of the Gale Fire in the Level 3 Evacuation Zone.   Structure crews have also completed over 471 home assessments in Oakridge...

  Middle Fork Complex & Knoll Fire Update – Saturday, August 14, 2021 – 9:00 am Smoke yesterday moderated fire activity despite the hot and dry weather. Kwis Fire: Strategic burning operations were conducted along the containment line from Forest Road 207 to Forest Road 5871. Today, crews will continue installing a sprinkler system and water tenders will assist in wetting areas where crews conducted strategic burning. Mop up and patrols along completed line are ongoing and heavy equipment is working on constructing alternative containment lines. Firefighters will continue night work and patrols on the Kwis fire as well. Kwis Fire Structure Protection: Structure crews from OSFM continued supporting fire operations on the Kwis and the Gale fires.  Firefighters provided structure triage and defensible space for structures and homes on private land east of the Gale Fire in the Level 3 Evacuation Zone.   Structure crews have also completed over 471 home assessments in Oakridge...

 Devil’s Knob Complex Morning Update Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Kevin Stock August 14, 2021 Notice of Public Meeting at the Tiller Volunteer Fire District, Today (Saturday), August 14th, 7:30 PM An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect today 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)...

Bull Complex Fire Update August 14, 2021 Fire Information Line: 503-668-1437 For Immediate Release   Overview: The Bull Complex has experienced moderate growth over the last several days. The most active part of the complex is with the Janus, Ridge, and Kola Fires as they are burning in the steep and rugged terrain of the Bull of the Woods Wilderness. The number one priority for all firefighting operations is firefighter and public safety. Full suppression strategies continue to be a key objective on the Bull Complex to extinguish and limit fire spread.   Current Situation: Fire crews continue to work to the south and southeast of Janus, Ridge, and Kola Fires mitigating the vegetation along Forest Road 6370. Crews will be working on the west side of the fire along Forest Road 4696 improving containment lines and identifying and removing snags along the line. Snags are dead, standing trees that present a significant hazard to firefighters, as they typically burn more quickly and...

 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 8,329 and is currently 2% contained. The Knoll fire remains at 544 acres.Smoke DiscussionToday will mark the last day of poor ventilation across the forecast area with optimism of improving environmental conditions supporting healthier air into early next week. Similar conditions to yesterday's forecast can be expected the exception is the Willamette Valley, which should see improvements today. Eugene and Springfield can expect Good air quality this morning becoming Moderate around 11:00 am then returning to Good around 3:00 pm. Oakridge, Lowell, and...

 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 8,329 and is currently 2% contained. The Knoll fire remains at 544 acres. Smoke Discussion Today will mark the last day of poor ventilation across the forecast area with optimism of improving environmental conditions supporting healthier air into early next week. Similar conditions to yesterday's forecast can be expected the exception is the Willamette Valley, which should see improvements today. Eugene and Springfield can expect Good air quality this morning becoming Moderate around 11:00 am then returning to Good around 3:00 pm. Oakridge, Lowell,...

 Fire managers will provide an in person update on the Devil's Knob Complex. Outdoor venue with opportunities for questions and answers. This will be recorded and available to view on the Devil;s Knob Complex facebook page. Questions and comments will be accepted in advance of the event at

Lake County Sheriff’s Office Media ReleaseAugust 14, 2021, 1:00 a.m.For Immediate ReleaseContact: Melanie Lasley(541) 947-6003mlasley@co.lake.or.usLakeview, OR – Evacuations. Additional Level 1 Evacuations levels are expanding in Lake County due to increased activity on the Patton Meadow Fire. The Fire has moved past Highway 140 West. Lake County utilized its emergency alert system to notify residents in the affected areas by Wireless Emergency Alert, text, email, and phone. Law enforcement agencies are also attempting to reach all affected residents, door-to-door.Level 3 – GO NOW!Highway 140 West at Juniper RV to Antelope Valley Ranch.All of Drews Gap, on both sides of Highway 140.Level 2 – Be SetWest of Antelope Valley Ranch to Tracy Loop.North of Highway 140 from Juniper RV to Lower Cottonwood.Level 1 – Be Ready140 West south to Andy Hill RoadWest on Andy Hill Road to Dog Lake Lane, to Dog Creek BridgeAll residences at Drews ReservoirTracy Loop to Upper Cottonwood...

Firefighters Plan to Extend Burnout on Poole Creek Fire CANYONVILLE, Ore.— Firefighters on the Poole Creek Fire plan to continue firing operations tonight as they push to corral the fire. Last night's firing operations started down the lines constructed along the ridges south of the South Umpqua River. Today, firefighters were able to hold these lines and started mopping up the edges of the newly burned areas. Tonight, as conditions allow, firing operations are expected to resume down the slopes toward the South Umpqua River. Ignitions will progress down the northeast line first, to prevent the western side from “smoking out” the eastern side. After the burn out has moved down the northeastern line, firing will start on the western flank of the fire. Firefighters will also ignite fuels toward the center of the unburned area on Poole Creek Fire. Developing heat in the interior of the burn area will help draw air inward, making the fire less likely to push outward, past the...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 13, 2021 Media Contact: Tamara Schmidt Cell: 541-891-6758 tamara.schmidt@usda.gov Patton Meadow and Willow Valley Fire evening update LAKEVIEW, Ore. – The Patton Meadow and Willow Valley Fires are continuing to burn in South Central Oregon. ODF Incident Management Team 3 is in the area and will take command of both the Patton Meadow and Willow Valley Fires at 6 a.m. tomorrow. The fires are being combined into the Fox Complex. Both fires were caused by lightning yesterday afternoon. Today’s smoke inversion limited the use of aircraft on the fires. However, winds this afternoon were lighter than expected, helping slow fire growth. The Red Flag Warning over the area today is no longer in effect, but there are thunderstorms moving through the area this evening. Willow Valley Fire Estimated to be 774 acres, including 37 acres burning in California, with no containment. There were also two acres of spot fires this afternoon that were caught. The...

FIRE 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 National Forest System lands and roads within the following described area on the Fremont-Winema National Forest, Bly, Chemult, Chiloquin, Lakeview, Paisley and Silver Lake Ranger Districts, as described in the attached Exhibit A. This Order becomes effective on August 5, 2021, and will remain in effect through December 31, 2021, or until rescinded. This order supersedes and rescinds order #06-02-21-07 signed by Forest Supervisor Barry Imler on July 27, 2021. 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) The area described below will be closed to public access/entry due to hazards and hazardous conditions created as a result of the Bootleg Fire. AFFECTED AREA/CLOSURE AREA: All National Forest System lands south of Silver...

   Devil’s Knob Complex Evening Update Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Kevin Stock August 13, 2021 Notice of Public Meeting at the Tiller Volunteer Fire District, Saturday, August 14th, 7:30 PM An Excessive Heat Warning will extend through Saturday 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.    ...

ORDER NO. 06-15-00-21-448   EMERGENCY FIRE AREA CLOSURE ROUGH PATCH, JACK, ARCHIE CREEK, DEVIL'S KNOB FIRE AREAS   Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 26l.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited  upon roads, trails, and general forest areas within the Umpqua National Forest and Willamette National Forest as described below and shown in Exhibit A. This Order will be effective beginning August 13, 2021, and ending March 16, 2022, unless rescinded sooner.   PROHIBITIONS:   Being on the road. [36 CFR § 261.54(e)] Going into or being upon an area closed for the protection of public health or safety. [36 CFR § 261.52(e)] Being on a trail. [36 CFR § 261.55(a)]   CLOSURE AREA:   Southern Closure Boundary: Starting at the intersection of Forest Service Road (FSR) 3230 and FSR 32 in T32S, R02W, Section 6, following FSR 32 Southeast to FSR 3232, following FSR 3232 Southwest to FSR 3232-910, following FSR 3232-910 South to the Umpqua National Forest boundary, following...

ORDER NO. 06-15-00-21-448   EMERGENCY FIRE AREA CLOSURE ROUGH PATCH, JACK, ARCHIE CREEK, DEVIL'S KNOB FIRE AREAS   Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 26l.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited  upon roads, trails, and general forest areas within the Umpqua National Forest and Willamette National Forest as described below and shown in Exhibit A. This Order will be effective beginning August 13, 2021, and ending March 16, 2022, unless rescinded sooner.   PROHIBITIONS:   Being on the road. [36 CFR § 261.54(e)] Going into or being upon an area closed for the protection of public health or safety. [36 CFR § 261.52(e)] Being on a trail. [36 CFR § 261.55(a)]   CLOSURE AREA:   Southern Closure Boundary: Starting at the intersection of Forest Service Road (FSR) 3230 and FSR 32 in T32S, R02W, Section 6, following FSR 32 Southeast to FSR 3232, following FSR 3232 Southwest to FSR 3232-910, following FSR 3232-910 South to the Umpqua National Forest boundary, following...

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE WILLAMETTE NATIONAL FOREST ORDER # 06-18-10-21-26 FOREST ORDER HILLS CREEK DAM ROAD CLOSURE Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50 (a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited on the roads and areas described in this order within the administrative boundaries of the Willamette National Forest. This Order is effective August 13, 2021, through December 31, 2021, unless rescinded sooner. PROHIBITIONS: 1. Being on a road. 36 CFR § 261.54(e). 2. Going into or being upon an area that is closed for the protection of public health and safety. 36 CFR § 261.53(e). CLOSURE DESCRIPTION: • Forest Service (FS) Road 2100.100 • FS Road 2100.102. • FS Road 23, from immediately south of the junction with FS Road 2300.100 to immediately north of the junction with FS Road 5875.566; the closure does not include FS Roads 2300.100 or 5875.566. • CT Beach Picnic Area and Boat Launch. EXEMPTIONS:...

PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA 13 de agosto de 2021 Contacto de Media: Tamara Schmidt Celular: 541-891-6758 tamara.schmidt@usda.gov Actualization del los Incendios de Patton Meadow y Willow Valley LAKEVIEW, Ore. – Los incendios de Patton Meadow y Willow Valley continúan ardiendo en los condados de Klamath y Lake. Se estima que el incendio de Patton Meadow tiene 7,000 acres sin contención. Los bomberos están trabajando para mantener el fuego al norte de la autopista 140 del estado de Oregon y al oeste de las estructuras a lo largo de Cottonwood Road. El incendio está ardiendo aproximadamente a 10 millas al oeste de Lakeview en el condado de Lake en el distrito de Lakeview del Bosque Nacional Fremont-Winem, en tierras estatales y privadas protegidas por el Departamento de Silvicultura de Oregon (ODF). Se estima que el incendio de Willow Valley tiene una área de 800 acres, incluidos 37 acres quemando en California, sin contención. Actualmente, el incendio está quemando a 16...

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE UMPQUA & WILLAMETTE NATIONAL FORESTS ·           Roseburg and Springfield, OR ORDER NO. 06-15-00-21-448   EMERGENCY FIRE AREA CLOSURE ROUGH PATCH, JACK, ARCHIE CREEK, DEVIL'S KNOB FIRE AREAS   Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 26l.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited  upon roads, trails, and general forest areas within the Umpqua National Forest and Willamette National Forest as described below and shown in Exhibit A. This Order will be effective beginning August 13, 2021, and ending March 16, 2022, unless rescinded sooner.   PROHIBITIONS:       Being on the road. [36 CFR § 261.54(e)    Going into or being upon an area closed for the protection of public health or safety. [36 CFR § 261.52(e)]    Being on a trail. [36 CFR § 261.55(a)]CLOSURE AREA: Southern Closure Boundary: Starting at the intersection of Forest Service Road (FSR) 3230 and FSR 32 in T32S, R02W, Section 6, following FSR...

 The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has reduced a previously issued Level 3 “GO!" evacuation notice put into place as a result of the Wildcat Fire burning off of Upper Cow Creek Road near Azalea. The Wildcat Fire is one of many fires burning within the Devils Knob Complex of fires. Effective Friday, August 13, 2021, at 8:00 a.m., the Sheriff's Office has reduced the following homes from a Level 3 “GO!” Evacuation Notice to a Level 2 “BE SET” Evacuation Notice: All homes on Upper Cow Creek Road with addresses starting at 20039 through 20700.Level 2 “Be SET” means: YOU MUST PREPARE TO LEAVE AT A MOMENTS NOTICE. This level indicates there is significant danger to your area, and residents should either voluntarily relocate to a shelter or with family/friends outside of the affected area, or if choosing to remain, to be ready to evacuate at a moment's notice. Residents MAY have time to gather necessary items, but doing so is at their own risk. THIS MAY BE THE ONLY NOTICE...

  John Day, Prairie City and Hines, OR. – (August 13, 2021) Malheur National Forest Fire staff continue to patrol and monitor previously burned prescribed fire units.  There are no prescribed fire units on the Malheur National Forest currently planned for active prescribed fire ignition.   With the recent extreme dry heat, the Murderers Creek unit 6 has begun to produce visible smoke for the past few days, as seen in the attached image. There is a small pocket that is consuming the unburned fuels and is within the unit inside of control lines.  When a prescribed fire is initiated resources work from the outside of the unit to widen control features to buffer these lines (roads and hand lines).  This adds depth to the fire perimeter.  Consuming fuels more completely in this manner makes it harder for a fire to move at high rates towards the perimeter, lessening the likelihood of the fire to escape (or exit) the unit. The intent is to let the fire consume the interior pockets...