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Mitchell, OR – Due to more accurate mapping, the fire now stands at 368 acres.  Containment has reached 45 percent.  Full mop-up efforts will continue as crews work to detect and extinguish hot spots.  Today, firefighters will look for pockets of smoldering fuels and occasional isolated flare ups in the far interior of the fire area.  Overall, smoke from the fire will decrease due to consumption of residual fuels and aggressive mop-up efforts.   The forecast includes the return of hot temperatures starting today and through the weekend, with a slight cool down next week.  Hot temperatures and single digit relative humidity will challenge firefighting activity.   Fire prevention remains a top priority across the region. Fire officials would like to remind the public to follow fire season restrictions and pay particular attention to any spark emitting activities such as campfires, small equipment use and off-road driving.   Current fire restrictions and information for ODF’s...

There will be a community meeting for the Bootleg Fire tonight at 7 PM. This meeting will take place at the Chiloquin Community Center at 140 S. 1st Ave in Chiloquin. This meeting will also be available streaming live over Facebook on the Fremont-Winema, SCOFMP, and NW Team 10 Facebook pages: https://www.facebook.com/R6FWNF/ https://www.facebook.com/SCOFMPFIREINFO/https://www.facebook.com/NorthwestTeam10/This meeting will be an opportunity to hear from Incident Commanders, Agency Administrators, Northwest Team 10, the Klamath County Sheriff, and Klamath County Emergency

The Bootleg Fire continues to burn on the Fremont-Winema National Forest and private lands approximately 11 miles northeast of the town of Sprague River, Oregon. A Red Flag Warning for strong, gusty winds with low relative humidity remains in effect this evening until 8 p.m. Today’s operations: Extreme fire behavior has continued today, resulting in fire growth to the south and east, leading to additional evacuation orders. Despite the challenges posed by weather and terrain, firefighters continue to look for opportunities to safely engage the fire and to assess defensible locations where effective fire breaks can be constructed. Crews have also continued their work on protection measures for private properties in the area, focusing on structural triage and preparation by creating defensible space around structures.Evacuations: At the request of the Bootleg Incident Commander, following are the current evacuation levels issued by Klamath County Emergency Management:Level 3 (Go)...

The Bootleg Fire continues to burn on the Fremont-Winema National Forest approximately 11 miles northeast of the town of Sprague River.  The fire is burning on the Chiloquin and Bly Ranger Districts.  Northwest Incident Management Team 10 took command of the fire at 6 a.m. today.  Temperatures today will be 85-90 degrees with winds 6-10 mph, gusting to 20-35 mph in the afternoon. A Red Flag Warning is in effect this afternoon and evening for strong, gusty winds with low relative humidity.Yesterday’s operations: Fire behavior was extreme throughout yesterday and last night.  Firefighters worked on strengthening roads and identifying anchor points.  The fire crossed the Sycan River yesterday and is in the West Spodue project area on the Bly Ranger District.  The area has undergone recent fuel reduction and prescribed burning, which are expected to help firefighters.Today’s operations: Fire behavior is expected to continue to be extreme today, especially with predicted weather...

There is an area closure on the Fremont-Winema National Forest due to hazards and hazardous conditions created as a result of the Bootleg Fire. A map and details are included in the PDF file

PENDLETON, Ore. (July 8, 2021 – 12 p.m.) — Forest officials have implemented an area and road closure surrounding numerous new fires on the Pomeroy Ranger District for public and firefighter safety.  Firefighters continue battling new starts following passing thunderstorms over the Pomeroy Ranger District on Wednesday, July 7. The closure is effective immediately and includes portions of Forest Service Road (FSR) 41, FSR 43 and FSR 44 and all trails within the closure area. A detailed map and description of the closure area is available on the Forest website and at any Forest office. Closure barriers and signs will be posted on the ground. The Lick Creek Fire is now estimated to have burned 2,600 acres on National Forest lands, but has merged with the Dry Gulch Fire, which started on lands protected by Washington Department of Natural Resources. The fire was reported on July 7 and is located approximately 15 miles southeast of Pomeroy, Washington, burning in grass and timber....

Jack Fire Northwest Incident Management Team 9 (IC Brian Goff) Oregon State Fire Marshal Blue Incident Management Team (IC ScoB Magers)   Email: 2021.jack@firenet.gov Phone: 541-201-2335 Hours: 8am-6pm InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7605   Fire Update: Thursday, July 8, 2021   Fire information: The Jack Fire is currently estimated at 4,224 acres and 0% contained. The fire is burning in grass and timber east of Glide. Fire crews are creating containment lines and defensible space while scouting for contingent containment lines. Engines and aircraft are watching for spotting and are ready to respond. Douglas Forest Protective Association has two dozers and personnel in the Dry Creek area working to protect the private lands. Numerous resources are coming in today and will be assigned. The fire spotted across the Umpqua River on July 7 into the 2002 Apple Fire scar. Structures: At Dry Creek, assessment and building defensible space around structures where feasible is...

Closure Area is described as an area starting at the confluence of the North Umpqua River and Rattlesnake Creek in T26S R2E Section I 3, then following Rattlesnake Creek to its northernmost headwaters in T25 l/2 S R2E Section 35, then Northwest to the intersection of Forest Service Road (FSR) 4760-105 and Forest Service Trail (FST) I 535, following FST I 535 Northeast to FSR 3810-360, following FSR 3810-360 Northeast to FSR 3810, following FSR 3810 Northeast to FSR 3850, following FSR 3850 North to FSR 3850-200, following FSR 3850-200 East to Bulldog Creek, following Bulldog Creek Northwest to Big Bend Creek, following Big Bend Creek Northeast to FSR 3818-030, following FSR 3818-030 West to FSR3818, following FSR 3818 Northeast to FSR 3818-100, following FSR 3818-100 North to Little Bend Creek, following Little Bend Creek Southwest to FSR 38, following FSR 38 North to FSR 3821, following FSR 3821 West to the Umpqua National Forest Boundary, following the Umpqua National Forest...

Mitchell, OR– Mop-up is in full swing on the Lewis Rock Fire five miles south of Mitchell. The size of the fire has not changed in three days, holding at 440 acres. Containment has reached 30 percent.   Part of the mop-up process includes a two-person crew armed with hand-held infrared cameras to detect hot spots undetectable to the human eye. These patches of heat can smolder beneath the surface of bulldozer berms, stumps, rocks and downed logs. Once detected, the area is unearthed with hand tools and soaked much like drowning a campfire.   Extreme fire weather consisting of elevated temperatures, low humidity and gusty winds will continue throughout the week maintaining the potential threat of flare-ups within control lines.   Fire prevention remains a top priority across the region. Fire officials would like to remind the public to follow fire season restrictions and pay particular attention to any spark emitting activities such as campfires, small equipment use and...

 ROSEBURG, OR. – JULY 7, 2021 – Firefighters are actively suppressing a wildfire near Steamboat, approximately 23 miles east of Glide, Oregon on the North Umpqua Ranger District. The Jack Fire, which is currently estimated at 2,395 acres and 0% contained, is burning in grass and timber east of Jack Creek Road (Forest Service Road 4713) and west of Jack Creek. The Umpqua National Forest in-briefed the Northwest Incident Management Team #9 (NWIMT) and the Oregon State Fire Marshall (OSFM) Blue team the evening of July 6th. Today, firefighters have begun using direct and indirect suppression tactics to hold the fire west of mile marker 45 on highway 138 and bound north and south by forest road 38 along Steamboat Creek and state highway 138 along the north Umpqua. The helibase was moved to the Incident Command Post established at French Creek. More favorable flight conditions are expected in the afternoon. State highway 138 from Steamboat Creek to mile post 55 is closed to vehicle...

  News Release Klamath County Emergency Management em.klamathcounty.org   Fremont-Winema National Forest www.fs.usda.gov/fremont-winema   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           July 7, 2021 Media Contacts: Tamara Schmidt Cell: 541-891-6758 tamara.schmidt@usda.gov                                                                                Morning Update on Bootleg Fire burning on Chiloquin Ranger District CHILOQUIN, Ore. – The Bootleg Fire continues to burn on the Chiloquin Ranger District of the Fremont-Winema National Forest on Fuego Mountain approximately 11 miles northeast of the town of Sprague River. The fire is estimated to be 3,000 acres with no containment.  It was reported around 1:45 p.m. yesterday and the cause is under investigation. The fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain in mixed conifer and lodgepole pine.  Fire behavior...

 Mitchell, OR– The Lewis Rock Fire held for the second consecutive day and remains at 440 acres. Containment has reached 15 percent. Crews were assisted by a rotation of several helicopters cooling hot spots near containment lines. Today, firefighters will continue to strengthen lines around the fire’s perimeter and to mop-up towards the interior to extinguish hot spots and prevent spot fires. Weather conditions remain a concern with high temperatures, low relative humidity, and gusty winds. Poor humidity recovery overnight could promote more active fire behavior. The approach of a cold, dry front this afternoon could potentially further challenge the firefighting effort due to shifting winds. Safety remains our top priority.  This includes trying to prevent COVID-19 infections by taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of fire personnel and maintaining best practices not only this fire season but into the future. The fire team would like to extend its thanks and...

News Release Klamath County Emergency Management em.klamathcounty.org   Fremont-Winema National Forest www.fs.usda.gov/fremont-winema     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           July 6, 2021 Media Contacts: Tamara Schmidt Cell: 541-891-6758 tamara.schmidt@usda.gov  Update on Bootleg Fire burning on Chiloquin Ranger District CHILOQUIN, Ore. – The Bootleg Fire is currently burning on the Chiloquin Ranger District of the Fremont-Winema National Forest on Fuego Mountain approximately 11 miles northeast of the town of Sprague River. The fire is estimated to be 3,000 acres tonight with no containment.  It was reported around 1:45 p.m. today and the cause is under investigation. The fire is currently only burning on National Forest System lands.  However, multiple structures are threatened east of the fire. At the request of the Bootleg Fire Incident Commander, Klamath County Emergency...

 July 6, 2021 at 4:23 p.m.Jack Creek Fire EvacuationsIDLEYLD PARK, Ore. - A LEVEL 3 EVACUATION - GO! NOTICE NOW ORDERED FOR ALL HOMES LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS DUE TO THE JACK CREEK FIRE:• ALL RECREATION AREAS, HOMES AND BUSINESSES LOCATED BETWEEN MILE MARKER 43 EAST TO EAGLE ROCK CAMPGROUND.Level 3 or "GO!":• If you chose not to evacuate, emergency services may not be able to assist you further.• Grab your "go kit" and leave immediately.• Follow your evacuation plan and stay informed.Danger to the evacuated area is current and imminent and you should evacuate immediately. If you choose to ignore this advisement, you must understand that emergency services may not be available to assist you further. Do not delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. This will be the last message you receive.LEVEL 2 "BE SET": YOU MUST PREPARE TO LEAVE AT A MOMENTS NOTICE. This level indicates there is significant danger to your area, and residents should...

News Release Fremont-Winema National Forest www.fs.usda.gov/fremont-winema     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 6, 2021 Media Contacts: Tamara Schmidt Cell: 541-891-6758 tamara.schmidt@usda.gov Bootleg Fire burning on Chiloquin Ranger District CHILOQUIN, Ore. – The Bootleg Fire is currently burning on the Chiloquin Ranger District of the Fremont-Winema National Forest on Fuego Mountain approximately 11 miles northeast of the town of Sprague River.   The fire was reported around 1:45 p.m. today and is estimated to be over 100 acres with no containment.  The cause is under investigation. The fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain in mixed conifer and lodgepole pine.  Fire behavior includes running, torching and spotting. Smoke from the fire is highly visible from Oregon State Highway 140, Sprague River Highway, Chiloquin and the surrounding area. Multiple aerial and ground wildland firefighting resources have been fighting the fire this afternoon, including four...

 Pacific Northwest Type 2 Incident Management Team 9 has been ordered and will take command of the Jack Fire

ROSEBURG, Ore. – JULY 6, 2021 – Firefighters are actively suppressing a wildfire near Steamboat,approximately 30 miles east of Glide, Oregon on the North Umpqua Ranger District.The Jack Fire, which is currently estimated at 900 acres, was reported on Monday, July 5, 2021 at 5 p.m.and is burning in grass and timber east of Jack Creek road (Forest Service road 4713) and west of JackCreek. Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) and local resources utilized smoke detectioncameras located on Mt. Scott, near Glide to isolate the point of ignition, as a result, firefighters and localresources started initial attack immediately upon locating the wildfire.The fire was very active throughout the afternoon and moderated down during the night. A section ofstate highway 138, the Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway, or locally known as Diamond Lake Highway wasclosed by Oregon department of Transportation (ODOT) between mile post (MP) 40 (Steamboat) andMP 47 (Dry Creek Store). A Forest closure order...

Mitchell, OR– Oregon Department of Forestry’s Incident Management Team 3, led by Incident Commander Tyler McCarty, assumed command of the Lewis Rock Fire Monday evening. The arrival of the team brings in additional overhead capacity and firefighting resources. The team’s presence also relieves local assets that have been battling the fire since June 30. Persistent winds that have been challenging firefighters over the past several days finally calmed and allowed crews to hold the fire in check overnight. The fire is now estimated at about 440 acres. While an overnight infrared flight detected heat close to containment lines, firefighters have established hose lays along much of the fire’s perimeter and are beginning to mop-up towards the interior to prevent spot fires. Crews are also working against the clock as thunderstorms are expected to develop over the area this afternoon bringing the threat of lightning and erratic winds. Some crews will be at-the-ready should...

 Rattlesnake Fire Update – July 4, 2021 7 p.m. Current Situation –The Rattlesnake Fire has burnt 5,479 acres with 90% containment. Fire crews had a good day with mop and made significant progress in containment.  With all the hard work that they have accomplished the last few days, tomorrow the T3 team and many resources will be transitioning out. The fire will be turned over to local management who will continue to staff and monitor the fire with resources from Warm Springs and Prineville BLM. Closures - South Junction road and South Junction Campground will continue to be closed. For updates check with Wasco County Sheriff’s office. Weather - Temperatures will be in the mid to upper 90’s, with west winds increasing through the weekend. It is very dry with low relative humidity recoveries overnight. Fire officials anticipate more fire starts to pop up in the next two weeks. The public is reminded that we remain in EXTREME fire danger and public use restrictions are in...

 Rattlesnake Fire Update – July 3, 2021 7 p.m.Current Situation – The Rattlesnake Fire has burnt 5,479 acres with 65% containment. Level 2 evacuations of Trout Creek Campground and boat ramp have been lifted.  For questions regarding river access please contact Prineville BLM at 541-416-6700. The fire is burning on Prineville District BLM managed lands in the area of South Junction campground, the Warm Springs Reservation and private lands. The Rattlesnake Fire continues to be managed under unified command of Warm Springs Incident Commander Lionel Smith and Type 3 Central Oregon Fire Management Service (COFMS) Incident Commander Larae Guillory. Fire crews had a good day on the line and made significant progress in containing the fire.  They worked to secure lines and continue mop up.  There continues to be some interior smoldering.  Crews will be continuing with mop up again tomorrow.  Closures - South Junction road and South Junction Campground are closed for updates...