Incident Publication

Fire information: The Jack Fire is currently estimated at 16,667 acres and is 25% contained. North of Hwy. 138 resources continue to successfully hold the fire within the planned containment lines. Firefighters are working to clear vegetation on the remaining portion on the containment line on the northern perimeter. As mop-up is completed, crews will be shifted to different parts of the fire to help with suppression efforts.

South of HWY 138, firefighters aided by air resources have established containment lines along the eastern and western perimeter of the fire.   Crews will continue bringing line down and around the southern edge of the fire with the goal of completing line construction within the planned containment area. Resources are using a combination of hand and dozer line supported by water drops and fire suppressant to establish the remaining containment line.  Firefighters will burn away vegetation when needed to maintain the line.

Structures:  Structures continue to be monitored by firefighters from NW Team 9.

Aviation: Air assets provide ground resources with water and retardant drops to limit the spread of the fire and to help establish and hold containment lines.

Evacuations: Effective Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at 5:30 pm, the following changes have been made to the evacuation levels issued last week. 

• LEVEL 2 "BE SET" evacuation for all residences and businesses located between milepost 43 and 51 on Highway 138E, including the Dry Creek Community is in effect.

• All residences and businesses located between milepost 38 and 43 on Highway 138E, including the Steamboat Inn and all residences located on Brindle Bug Road and Steelhead Caddis Road, are in a Level 1 "Be Ready" evacuation level. 
• All residences and businesses located between milepost 51 and 55 on Highway 138E are in a Level 1 "Be Ready" evacuation level. 

• All residences and businesses located between milepost 55 and 60 on Highway 138E, to include the Slide Creek Village, Toketee Village and Clearwater Village, are no longer under a formal evacuation notice.

A current evacuation map can be found at www.dcso.com/evacuations The Sheriff's Office will continue to work with county commissioners, fire managers and agency partners to ensure public safety. 

Closures: Highway 138E remains closed as ODOT geologists and tree fallers are working to clear the highway of hazards for a possible re-opening by this weekend. Residents who have been evacuated and can show valid photo identification proving their address may be escorted through the highway closure by ODOT personnel. Failure to provide proof of valid proof of residency, will result in a denial of entry past the road closure. Please visit the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office interactive evacuation map: www.dcso.com/evacuations 

State highway 138E from Steamboat Creek to mile post 55 is closed to vehicle traffic. Steamboat Inn is also closed. Oregon Department of Transportation has set an eastside ‘soft closure’ checkpoint at Lemolo Lake junction to allow for local access into nearby recreation areas, including Lemolo Lake. Please visit https://tripcheck.com/ for updates on road closures. 

The Umpqua National Forest has issued closure orders around the Jack Fire. The full closure order and map can be viewed on at www.fs.usda.gov/umpqua and on the Jack Fire Facebook page.

Weather:  Today will be sunny with smoke.  Smoke is expected to clear off in the afternoon.  Temperatures will be in the low to mid 80’s with light winds out of the northeast. 
 
 

Jack Fire Statistics:

Acres: 16,667

Containment: 25%

Personnel: 745

Date of Ignition: 7/5/2021

Cause of Fire: Under Investigation

Structures Threatened: 243

Injuries: 4 

Aircraft: 5   Dozers: 6   Engines 33

 Fire information: The Jack Fire is currently estimated at 16,667 acres and is 35% contained. North of Hwy. 138, crews continue holding, securing and mopping up lines along the west flank near Steamboat and east flank above Dry Creek. Crews plan to complete burn operations closing primary line along northeastern edge of the fire.South of HWY 138, firefighters aided by air resources have established containment lines along the western and southern perimeter of the fire. Crews continue burning vegetation to achieve depth along control lines and will begin mop-up of previous day’s burn. Contingency control line completed from 4750 road to Twin Lakes Road. Along the southeast, firefighters will scout alternative line locations to hold fire at current location and prep alternative control lines.Structures: Crews continue to mop-up and patrol around structures in Dry Creek area and around Horseshoe Bend Campground.
 Aviation: Air assets provide ground resources with water and retardant drops to limit the spread of the fire and to help establish and hold containment lines. Air support includes four heavy Type 1 helicopters and one light Type 3 helicopter.
Evacuations: Effective Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at 5:30 pm, the following are evacuation levels issued: LEVEL 2 "BE SET" evacuation for all residences and businesses located between milepost 43 and 51 on Highway 138E, including the Dry Creek Community is in effect. All residences and businesses located between milepost 38 and 43 on Highway 138E, including the Steamboat Inn and all residences located on Brindle Bug Road and Steelhead Caddis Road, are in a Level 1 "Be Ready" evacuation level.  All residences and businesses located between milepost 51 and 55 on Highway 138E are in a Level 1 "Be Ready" evacuation level.  All residences and businesses located between milepost 55 and 60 on Highway 138E, to include the Slide Creek Village, Toketee Village and Clearwater Village, are no longer under a formal evacuation notice.A current evacuation map can be found at www.dcso.com/evacuations The Sheriff's Office will continue to work with county commissioners, fire managers and agency partners to ensure public safety.
Closures: The Oregon Department of Transportation re-opened Hwy. 138 on July 16. Follow posted speed limits to keep the many on-the-ground crews safe if you are traveling in the area. Visit https://tripcheck.com/ for more information.Please note that while Highway 138 is now open, the Umpqua National Forest closure orders remain in effect. The full closure order and map can be viewed on at www.fs.usda.gov/umpqua and on the Jac
Fire Facebook page.Weather: Temperatures will be in the low to mid 80’s with light winds changing from east northeast in the morning to west northwest in afternoon. Gusts up to 15 mph.

Jack Fire Statistics:Acres: 16,667Containment: 35%Personnel: 760Date of Ignition: 7/5/2021Cause of Fire: Under InvestigationStructures Threatened: 243Injuries: 5Aircraft: 5 Dozers: 6 Engines 33 
 

News Release from Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office

Fire Update: Tuesday, July 21, 2021

Safety on Hwy 138: If you are traveling on Hwy 138 please be aware of potential speed limit changes and increased fire traffic. For safety of firefighters and yourself, please follow posted speed limits.

Fire Information: As of 6:00am today, Northwest Incident Management Team 10 with Incident Commander Lawson will assume command of the Jack Fire. Northwest Incident Management Team 10 spent yesterday with Northwest Incident Management Team 9 to ensure a seamless transfer of command. The fire is currently at 19,352 acres with 55% containment. North of Hwy 138, firefighters will continue to hold control lines and mop up as needed.

Fire Information: The fire is currently at 19,949 acres with 56 percent containment. The fire is burning in timber, primarily the understory, with leaf litter and brush. North of Hwy 138, firefighters will resume operations of patrolling and mop up. Crews may be falling any existing hazard trees (snags) along the control line for safety measures.

Fire Information: The fire is currently at 19,956 acres with 57 percent containment. The fire is burning in timber, primarily the understory, with leaf litter and brush. North of Hwy 138, fire activity continues to stay within the control line perimeter. Crews will remain patrolling the area and collecting equipment not being utilized on the fire.