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Bootleg & Log Fire Update July 15, 2021 Location: 28 miles northeast of Klamath Falls, ORSize: 227,234 acresContainment: 7%                  Personnel: 1,716(Klamath Falls, OR) – Firefighters reported another day of extreme fire behavior including torching, running, and frequent spotting ahead of the main fire including growth into the Gearhart Wilderness and north towards Lake Henry. The Log Fire, located 8 miles southwest of Summer Lake, continued to spread to the east driven by steady west winds and is now 4,830 acres. Large pyrocumulus clouds developed over the eastern portion of the fire during the afternoon and are possible again today. Throughout the night, crews continued working in the greater Fuego Mountain area as well as to the southeast along the 34 Road, improving existing containment lines.  “This fire is going to continue to grow – the extremely dry vegetation and weather are not in our favor,” said Joe Hessel, Incident Commander for ODF Team 1...

Pacific Northwest Team 3 will provide a fire briefing for the community on Friday, July 16, at 7pm. The briefing will be at Asotin County Fire Station, 2377 Appleside Blvd. in the Clarkston

 Sisters, OR – Firefighters were challenged by a forecasted west wind that pushed on the east flank of the fire this afternoon and evening. Despite gusty winds and continued hot and dry conditions, there was minimal growth on the Grandview Fire, burning on private lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry and the Crooked River National Grassland.  A concerted effort on securing the perimeter has allowed crews to focus on holding and improving containment lines around the majority of the fire. Along with protecting natural resources, fire crews have been focused on point protection.  With aggressive firefighting efforts on the ground supported by aerial resources, no structures have been lost on the Grandview Fire.  Helicopters assisted crews today by cooling hot spots near the perimeter. Where containment lines have been secured, firefighters have been able to begin mopping up the perimeter to ensure hot spots are extinguished and sparks or hot embers won’t escape...

 Fire managers will provide an overview of current operations and local officials will provide updates.Date: July 15, 2021Time: 7:00 pmLocation: Columbia County Fairgrounds Pavilion, 5 N Pine Street, Dayton WA 98328The meeting will also be livestreamed on the Columbia County Fire District #3 Facebook page

News Release from Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office Posted on FlashAlert: July 14th, 2021 5:43 PM Downloadable file: Ready, Set, GO! DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. - Sheriff Hanlin is announcing a reduction in the evacuation levels previously set as a result of the Jack Fire burning east of Glide.  "Fire crews have made significant progress and the threat level to the areas affected by the fire have diminished," said Sgt. Brad O'Dell. "Although the immediate risk to the areas has reduced, residents are encouraged to continue to monitor official sources of information to stay updated on the situation". Effective Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at 5:30 pm, the following changes have been made to the evacuation levels issued last week.  The Level 3 "GO!" evacuation for all residences and businesses located between milepost 43 and 51 on Highway 138E, including the Dry Creek Community has been reduced to a LEVEL 2 "BE SET" notice. Level 2 or "Be Set" means there is significant danger that exists to the...

 Darlene Wildfire Update 5:30 p.m.   La Pine, Ore –  Firefighters continue to successfully hold the Darlene Fire within the containment lines established through yesterday and last night. The fire remains at 588 acres.   The focus of today’s efforts has been addressing spot fires and proactively reinforcing lines around the fire. Air tankers were used today on the east side of the fire to make sure that spot fires did not burn through the lines.   After assessments were made, 3 residences, 1 recreational vehicle, and 11 other structures were burned during the fire  yesterday.   Many are contributing to the fighting and supporting the fire that burned on BLM Prineville District managed lands, Oregon Department of Forestry protected lands, Deschutes National Forest lands, and lands protected by Walker Range Fire Protection District. A Type 2 team will in-brief this evening and will take over managing the fire beginning of shift on Thursday. Please continue to monitor the...

Out of an abundance of caution the current Level 1 Evacuation Zone will be upgraded to a Level 2  at 5:00 pm, July 14, 2021.  The Incident Management Team and Asotin and Garfield County Sheriffs evaluated yesterday’s fire activity and considered this evening’s forecasted west-northwest winds and determined the change to Evacuation Level 2 would be prudent.  Evacuation Levels are evaluated daily based on current and forecasted fire activity.  Again, the change in current evacuation levels are precautionary.  Please monitor the Asotin and Garfield County Sheriff’s Office Facebook, Dry Gulch Fire. Facebook and Inciweb: nwcg.gov.incident/7615 for current and updated evacuation maps.   LEVEL 1— Be READY for potential evacuation. Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in their area, monitor emergency services websites and local media outlets for information.   LEVEL 2— Be SET to evacuate at a moment notice. This level...

 The Lick Creek Fire (formerly the Dry Gulch Fire) grew about 5,500 acres yesterday and is currently at 63,500 acres. Containment remains at 20%, and is mostly on the north end of the perimeter. The fire is expecting to be active to very active today given the hot, dry conditions. Winds are to pick up this afternoon and into the evening which is expected to increase fire activity. Smoke from the Lick Creek Fire will continue to impact areas along the Washington-Idaho border, with northwesterly winds carrying that smoke to the east into Idaho. Hazy conditions will persist through much of the area today, keeping much of the area in the Moderate air quality range. With the fire active overnight, smoke from the Lick Creek may impact communities in the morning hours, clearing by the afternoon. The neighboring Green Ridge Fire to the west and the Snake River Complex to the east remain active in the area and may contribute to smoke in the area, along with the transported smoke from other...

Klamath County Sheriff’s Office and Klamath County Emergency Management working with the Incident Management Teams for the Bootleg Fire in eastern Klamath County have made the decision to modify the following evacuation levels effective at 2:00PM July 14, 2021: LEVEL 3 reducing to LEVEL 2 Sprague River. Upper tableland area north of Oregon Pines Rd is being reduced to a Level 2 (GET SET) evacuation notice. Beatty, north. East side of Godowa Springs Rd south from the transition with forest service road 3462 to highway 140. is being reduced to a Level 2 (GET SET) evacuation notice. LEVEL 1 New  Near Yamsi Ranch. Williamson River Rd from the intersection of forest service road 46 and forest service road 44 extending north approximately 8 miles.   The Klamath County Bootleg Map interactive online map shows these changes at https://kcgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=4bfb02b41eb7473ca95b04c3cbd1da2.1For residents returning into previously evacuated areas it would...

The Log Fire, currently estimated at 2,800 acres, is approximately 25 miles south of Silver Lake, OR and was found on July 12, 2021 at 0600. The Log Fire was originally three independent fires. Firefighters were initially able to secure line around the fires, but due to the extremely dry fuels and challenging weather conditions, the fire spotted over these initial containment lines. Today, additional crews are working to strengthen line around Trunk Road/28 Road. Crews have been working day and night, with more advantageous firefighting conditions during the overnight hours. Firefighter priority is to contain this area and keep the fire from moving

 Below is the Smoke Outlook for South Central Oregon including the Bootleg Fire for July

   Quick[  Facts Incident Summary Approximate Size: 392 acres Fire Containment: 10% Incident Commander: Jason Loomis Resources on the fires: Crews: 7 Helicopters: 0 Engines: 6 Dozers: 0 Water tenders: 3 Total Personnel: 237 Jurisdiction: Umatilla National Forest Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7628/ Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/Green-Ridge-Fire-105190851844816 www.facebook.com/UmatillaNF     Washington Smoke Blog: https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/ Green Ridge Fire July 14, 2021 10:00 a.m. Fire Information 509-542-7964 E-mail: 2021.greenridge@firenet.gov   Dayton, WA. —The Green Ridge Fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain on the Pomeroy Ranger District, approximately 30 miles east of Walla Walla, Washington. Firefighters are working to minimize the size and duration, while prioritizing firefighter and public safety. Values at risk include structures, Mill Creek Watershed, wilderness,...

Fire Update: Wednesday, July 14, 2021   Fire information: The Jack Fire is currently estimated at 13,907 acres and is 15% contained. Cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity the next few days will help resources hold the fire within the planned containment line. North of HWY 138, Crews will continue to hold, secure and mop-up along the 4760 Road moving east towards Dog Mountain.  Firefighters will burn vegetation away from containment lines in the northeastern corner of the fire perimeter as needed to hold the fire within the planned containment area. In the Dry Creek area, crews continue mop-up around the structures.   South of HWY 138, on the western perimeter of the incident, the fire continues to move south along the 4714 road. Crews will continue to hold the fire east of the road, burning out vegetation as needed to strengthen the line. Crews are utilizing trails, roads, and hand lines to hold the fire within the planned containment lines on the southern-most edge...

 This closure affects public lands administered by the BLM located in the Quartzville Creek Backcountry Scenic Byway area (the byway). The BLM closure will be in affect from Township 12 South, Range 03 East, Section 9 at Trout Creek to where the Byway intersects USFS lands in Township 11 South, Range 04 East, Section 28. This closure affects all lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Township 12 South, Range 3 East, Sections 2,3,9, and 10; Township 11 South, Range 03 East, Sections 25, 26, and 35; and Township 11 South, Range 04 East Sections 19, 20, 21, 29, and 30.The closure is necessary to facilitate firefighter and public safety as emergency vehicles travel up and down the

Sweet Home, Ore. – Yesterday, firefighters took advantage of mild weather to make significant progress on the Bruler fire. A Type 2 helicopter continued dropping water to cool the interior while ground crews attacked the fire directly, digging handline for containment. Lines were further strengthened by two dozers, working to keep the fire within a small footprint. The fire is estimated to be 90 acres. An additional 20 person hand crew and engines have arrived on the fire line. Northwest Incident Management Team 13, a Type 2 team, assumed command of the fire this morning. The fire is not currently threatening any communities or structures and there are no evacuation orders in place. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. “We’re grateful for everyone who answered the call for the Bruler Fire,” said Sweet Home District Ranger and Agency Administrator Nikki Swanson. “I want to especially thank our partners and cooperators who have provided resources and support....

Lick Creek (Dry Gulch) Fire Quick Facts Start Date: July 7, 2021 Approx. Size: 63,533 ac. Resources: Cause: Lightning Containment: 20%               16 Crews Incident Commander: Total Personnel: 666 54 Engines Randy Johnson Pacific Northwest Team 3   Location: Approximately 2 miles SW of Asotin, WA 12  Dozers 21 Water Tenders    Current Situation: Firefighters working on the Lick Creek Fire are reinforcing the gains made over the last week and constructing additional containment line.  The north and east firelines are holding and fire activity is decreasing in those areas.  Small spot fires occurred near the southeast perimeter in the area of the snopark on Tuesday and firefighters adjusted tactics to catch those spots before further spread could occur.  Line construction and improvement continues in the Dead Horse Springs area.  Structure...

Location: 28 miles northeast of Klamath Falls, OR Size: 212,377 acres Containment: 5%                    Personnel: 1,338Dry and windy conditions contributed to another day of active fire behavior on the Bootleg Fire burning in Southern Oregon. Firefighters reported growth primarily to the east in the greater Gearhart Wilderness area. Air operations were severely limited due to unsafe flying conditions in heavy smoke. “We’re making steady progress where winds and terrain allow,” said Rob Allen, Incident Commander for PNW2 Incident Management Team. “But for the third day in a row, firefighters had to disengage at times for their safety and weather isn’t going to change for the foreseeable future.”On the ground, firefighters improved existing dozer and hand containment lines in the Fuego Mountain area. Crews took advantage of favorable conditions overnight to ‘burnout’ along these lines, significantly diminishing the potential for future fire growth toward...

Sisters, OR  –  A virtual community meeting will take place on Facebook Live at 6:30 pm this evening. To access the meeting go to https://fb.me/e/2tGkRTQNl. Firefighters successfully slowed the Grandview Fire, located nine miles northeast of Sisters, with minimal spotting as winds died down. The fire is estimated to be 5,971 acres and 10% contained as firefighters secured lines on the easterly side. The quick developing Darlene Fire, near LaPine, pulled retardant-dropping air tankers away from the Grandview Fire mid-afternoon, leaving just two helicopters to support crews on the ground. Fortunately, three single engine air tankers (SEATs) were ordered out of Burns, which provided critical support to keep the fire in check where dozer lines ended. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for today and Thursday. Predicted low relative humidity and winds between 10-20 mph (gusts to 25mph) out of the west will challenge containment lines on the fire’s eastern edge. Crews will continue...

 La Pine, Ore –  Firefighters were successful last evening in completing line around the Darlene Fire using dozer lines and existing road system. “A great success by firefighters once again”  La Pine Rural Fire Protection Fire Chief Mike Supkis stated. The 588-acre fire, based on mapping, will continue to challenge firefighters today with a red flag warning of high winds and low relative humidity forecasted for the fire area from noon today through 11pm tomorrow. Structure protection and the safety of residents in the area is a priority for firefighters and all participating agencies, including all participating rural fire protection districts, as fire weather and fuels are still a concern. Firefighters today will be scouting for spot fires and strengthening the lines in preparation for the afternoon red flag weather moving in.  Air resources will continue to used, if needed, as well as dozers, engines, hand crews and water tenders. A Type 2 team will in-brief this evening...