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Cedar Creek Fire Update October 21, 2022
Cedar Creek Fire
Publication Type: News 10/22/2022
October 21, 2022
Daily Fire Update
Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts
Size: 127,283
Origin: 15 miles E of Oakridge, OR
Resources: 17 engines; 9 crews; 5 helicopters; 10 heavy equipment
Containment: 55%
Cause: Lightning
Total personnel: 498
Start Date: August 1, 2022
Weather: Friday will have high temperatures in the 50s – 60s, with relative humidity between 40 – 50 percent. Strong NW to SW winds will push smoke easterly across the divide, with wind gusts in the valleys up to 30 mph. There will be a good chance of precipitation in the afternoon with moderate to heavy precipitation at night, and snow possible above 4500 feet. As we roll into the weekend, pressure will continue to drop with temperatures on Saturday in the low-30’s to mid-40’s, SW wind gusts of 25 – 30 mph, and snow accumulations of 3 – 8 inches above 4000 feet, with wind gusts in the valleys up to 30 mph.
Operations: With 55 percent containment, crews are still engaged in patrol and mop up operations in multiple divisions. Minimal air resources will be utilized as weather moves into the area. Operations on the ground may also be paused temporarily during the incoming rain and snow to ensure the safety of firefighters. Westerly winds will drive smoke out of the valley, providing for increased visibility and a reprieve for residents who have been socked in by smoke for a long period of time.
In Division A on the northwest corner of the fire, monitoring of fire will continue in the Fisher Creek area where it continues to back slowly toward the line. In Division P on the eastern edge, crews will hold and patrol the areas where fire is still active along containment lines and continue repair and rehab operations of dozer lines and handlines. In Division S to the southeast, crews will continue to hold and secure control lines on spot fires and conduct suppression repair as necessary.
With much lower temperatures and higher relative humidity expected over the next few days, fire activity is expected to decrease substantially. However, due to smoldering conditions and lower pressure, poor visibility and air quality will continue to be an issue.
The Eastern Area Silver Incident Management Team will be arriving at the Cedar Creek Fire today to be in-briefed. They will transition with NW Team 12 tomorrow, taking command of the fire at 6:00 PM on Saturday, October 22.
Closures: There are new, reduced closures in effect on the Deschutes National Forest and Willamette National Forest. These closures will remain in place until areas impacted by the fire are surveyed for safety risks and fire crews are able to mitigate these hazards. Please respect Forest closures for firefighter and public safety. Please visit Willamette National Forest and Deschutes National Forest for the most recent closure orders and maps. Pacific Crest Trail hikers should visit pcta.org for current information. There is a Temporary Flight Restriction over the Cedar Creek Fire area. Wildfires are a No Drone Zone - if you fly, we can’t.
Smoke: Air quality conditions due to smoke are expected to range from good to hazardous within the forecast area. Smoke impacts will be heavily dependent on fire activity. For current conditions, see Fire.airnow.gov, oakridgeair.org, and LRAPA - Today's Current Air Quality. Smoke Forecast Outlooks are available at https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook.
Evacuations: A map of the evacuation area is available at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/CedarCreek. Sign-up for emergency mobile alerts by going to oralert.gov. Please check with Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4150 and Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office at 541-693-6911 for updates and changes.
Online: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8307/ | www.facebook.com/CedarCreekFire2022/ www.tinyurl.com/cedarcreekfireyoutube
| Fire Information Line: 541-201-2335, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
For Media Inquiries: 541-327-9925 | Email: 2022.cedarcreek@firenet.gov