Incident Publication

Fire and Weather:
Fires on the Rough Patch Complex, Devils Knob Complex, and the Jack Fire received between a trace to .3” of rain overnight. Unsettled conditions may bring additional showers to the forecast area today. Although the fires received rain they are not out, and they will still produce smoke. The Devils Knob Complex is 63,678 acres 35% contained. The Rough Patch Complex is 44,476 acres 35% contained. The Jack Fire is23,990 acres 55% contained.
 
Smoke:
Overnight rain throughout the fire area will slow smoke production today, but there is still smoke in the airshed. Diamond Lake, Chiloquin and Shady Cove have unhealthy air quality this morning while Medford and Crater Lake are at USG. Expect Good conditions with periods of Moderate along the I-5 Corridor today between Roseburg and Grants Pass. Communities south, southeast and east of the fires will have improved air quality today, with periods of USG and Unhealthy. Communities close to the fires will continue to experience Unhealthy air quality with periods of improvement.
 
Health:
Spend time outside today during periods of better air quality. Consider opening windows and airing out your house today during periods of Good air quality.

Incendio y condiciones meteorológicas:
Los incendios de Rough Patch Complex, Devils Knob Complex y Jack recibieron entre trazas y 0.3” de lluvia anoche. Las condiciones inestables podrían traer lluvias adicionales al áreadel pronóstico el día de hoy. Aunque los incendios recibieronlluvia, no se han extinguido y aún producen humo. Devil's Knob Complex tiene una extensión de 63,678 acres y está contenido en un 35 %. Rough Patch Complex tiene unaextensión de 44,476 acres y está contenido en un 35 %. Elincendio de Jack abarca 23,990 acres y está contenido en un 55 %.

Humo:
La lluvia que cayó durante la noche sobre el área del incendioreducirá la producción de humo el día de hoy, pero aún hayhumo en la cuenca de aire. Diamond Lake, Chiloquin y Shady Cove tienen una calidad del aire insalubre esta mañana, mientras que Medford y Crater Lake están en un nivelin salubre para grupos sensibles. El día de hoy, se esperan buenas condiciones, con períodos de calidad moderada, a lolargo del corredor de I-5 entre Roseburg y Grants Pass. Las comunidades al sur, sudeste y este de los incendios tendrán mejor calidad del aire el día de hoy, con períodos insalubrespara grupos sensibles e insalubres. Las comunidades cercanasa los incendios continuarán experimentando una calidad deaire insalubre, con período de mejora.

Salud:
Pase tiempo al aire libre el día de hoy durante los períodos demejor calidad del aire. Considere abrir las ventanas y airear lacasa durante los períodos de buena calidad del aire.

Incident Summary:  Expected upcoming weather will rotate from hot and dry to cool with increased humidity throughout the week. This constant shift in weather will affect regions of the fire differently. It is anticipated that ridgelines will have lower humidity and may see increased weather activity while the slopes and canyons retain higher humidity levels and diminished fire activity. Firefighters continuously monitor fire behavior and assess actions as the day progresses. Objectives include keeping the fires as small as possible working toward full containment while preventing loss of valuable resources through full suppression. 

With highly variable humidity, the fire continued creeping and smoldering, creating smoke in the valleys. Post rain with gusty winds up to 12 miles per hour, green trees are falling due to weakened root structures from fire damage and soil becoming saturated. Firefighters are utilizing logging roads as containment lines and are continuing to conduct brushing operations – using masticators to remove vegetation along the roadways to strengthen containment lines. 

Chaos and Little Bend Fires:  The Chaos Fire is 24,462 acres and the Little Bend Creek Fire is 8,569 acres. On the north end of the Chaos Fire, firefighters were able to directly apply containment line to the spot fire that crossed the 2460 road. With the use of hose lay, roadbeds and rock features, this spot fire is holding at  three acres in size. Work is ongoing to strengthen those containment lines. Fire crews were able to utilize air resources and bucket drops to cool the fire on the southeast end of Little Bend. Crews are assessing the terrain to insert additional containment lines using old logging roads which would tighten up that edge of the fire.  Around 200 firefighters will move to the northeast of the Chaos Fire into an existing spike camp, sharing resources with the Middle Fork Complex. 

Jack and Buckhead Fires:  The Jack Fire is 23,990 acres and the Buckhead Fire is 6,535 acres. The Jack Fire has remained consistent in size with the west, north, and northeast perimeter contained. Firefighters are continuing to work on the southeastern portion of Buckhead to create containment with natural features and roadbeds. Crews are also beginning to scout for repair work and plan for that work to begin.  

Near Minky Fire:  The Near Minky Fire is at 4,867 acres. This stable, southern-most fire is being utilized to assist with the Smith Fire as it continues to move closer to its perimeter. The Rocky Mountain team managing the Devil’s Knob Complex has assumed operations around the western portion of the Near Minky Fire. This is being done to enhance their abilities to manage the Smith Fire safely and effectively. 

Closures:  Copies of all closures and maps can be found at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/7758/. 

• Amended BLM Roseburg District fire closure: BLM road 24-1-26 (Francis Creek) from the junction with BLM road 25-1E-31 (Canton Creek Road) North to the Roseburg District Boundary in Township 24 South Range 1 West Section 1 will remain closed. 

• The Umpqua and Willamette National Forests have temporarily closed areas of both forests due to the Jack Fire, Rough Patch Complex Fire, and Devil's Knob Complex Fire. 

• Highway 138 between Roseburg and Diamond remains open. Expect short delays for hazard tree removal operations east of Glide. Slow down and be alert.   

Fire and Weather:
Continued cool temperatures, light winds and high relativehumidity in the higher elevations will moderated fire behaviorover forecast area today. Firefighters continue to hold existingcontainment lines and are reassessing future containmentlines. The Rough Patch Fire is 44,434 acres. The Devils KnobComplex is 64,940 acres. Both are 35 - 40% contained. TheJack Fire remains at 23,990 acres and 55% contained.

Smoke:
Air quality throughout the forecast area should be improvedagain today with westerly and northerly winds pushing smoketo the south and east. Communities close to the fires willcontinue to experience periods of degraded air quality.Communities along the I-5 corridor between Roseburg andGrants Pass should have Good to Moderate air quality todayand tomorrow. Crater Lake Rim should have good air qualityfor the next few days.

Incident Summary: 

To start the week there will be a shift to hot and dry weather with gradually decreasing humidity. The incoming flow of  warm, dry air with wind gusts up to 20 mph over the next 48 hours is expected to accelerate creeping fire behavior and the potential for single tree torching. Large growth of the fire is not expected to take place. Firefighters and support crews in all areas of the Complex are working to reach containment of the fires through a full suppression strategy. Fire closures are still in effect, please see closure listings below for specific locations.

Chaos and Little Bend Fires: 

The Chaos Fire is 25,392 acres and the Little Bend Creek Fire is 8,970 acres. Work on the northern tip of the Chaos fire is becoming secure.  Crews have stabilized the spot fire that crossed the 2460 road near Fairfield Peak last Thursday. Firefighters are working to strengthen containment lines. The fire at Horse Heaven Creek – off the 3829 road continues to slowly grow north. Crews are actively working to slow the growth along the fire’s edge. Fire crews are using old roadbeds along with hose lay to contain the east side of Little Bend fire.  Aerial bucket drops on the southeast corner of Little Bend have assisted firefighters to hold the fire in place.

Jack and Buckhead Fires: 

The Jack Fire is 23,990 acres and the Buckhead Fire is 6,861 acres. Fire growth on the Jack Fire is unchanged and containment lines are holding on the west, north, and northeast perimeters. In the southeast corner of the Buckhead, fire growth has been limited through direct and indirect fire line work using the road systems. Fire crews will continue to strengthen containment lines as needed. Crews are beginning to scout for fire line repair work.

Near Minky Fire: 

The Near Minky Fire is at 4,869 acres. This stable, southern-most fire is being utilized to assist with the Smith Fire as it continues to move closer to its perimeter. The Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team on the Devil’s Knob Complex is working to contain the Smith Fire on the western portion of the Near Minky  and Buckhead Fires. This is being done to enhance their abilities to manage the Smith Fire safely and effectively.

Closures: 

Copies of all closures and maps can be found at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/7758/.

• Amended BLM Roseburg District fire closure: BLM road 24-1-26 (Francis Creek) from the junction with BLM road 25-1E-31 (Canton Creek Road) North to the Roseburg District Boundary in Township 24 South Range 1 West Section 1 will remain closed.

• The Umpqua and Willamette National Forests have temporarily closed areas of both forests due to the Jack Fire, Rough Patch Complex Fire, and Devil's Knob Complex Fire.

• Highway 138 between Roseburg and Diamond remains open. Expect short delays for hazard tree removal operations east of Glide. Slow down and be alert. 

Fire and Weather:

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE

UMPQUA & WILLAMETTE NATIONAL FORESTS

Roseburg and Springfield, OR ORDER NO. 06-15-00-21-449

EMERGENCY FIRE AREA CLOSURE

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(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 September 9, 2021, and ending April 6, 2022, unless rescinded sooner.

PROHIBITIONS:

1.       Being on the road. [36 CFR § 261.54(e)]

2.       Going into or being upon an area closed for the protection of public health or safety. [36 CFR § 261.52(e)]

3.       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 the forest boundary West then North to the intersection of County Road 36, following the southern edge of County Road 36 East back to the point of origin at the intersection of Forest Service Road (FSR) 3230 and FSR 32 in T32S, R02W, Section 6. This closure applies to all National Forest Systems Roads and Trails within the described closure area. For other roads, trails, and lands please check with the appropriate jurisdiction.

Northern Closure Boundary: Starting at the confluence of Highway 138E and Rattlesnake Creek in T26S R2E Section 13, then following Rattlesnake Creek to its northernmost headwaters in T25 1/2 S R2E Section 35, then Northwest to the intersection of Forest Service Road (FSR) 4760-105 and Forest Service Trail (FST) 1535, following FST 1535 Northeast to FSR 3810-360, following FSR 3810-360 Northeast to FSR 3810, following FSR 3810 Northeast to FSR 5851, following FSR 5851 North to FST 1506, following FST 1506 North to FSR 5850, following FSR 5850 North to FSR 2213, following FSR 2213 Northwest to FSR 22, following the Southern edge of FSR 22 Northwest to the Umpqua National Forest boundary, following the forest boundary South to FSR 27 Southeast to FSR 2719, following FSR 2719 South to FSR 2719-525, following FSR 2719-525 West to the North Umpqua and Tiller Ranger Districts boundary, following the district boundary West to FSR 2792-303, following FSR 2792-303 West to FSR 2792, following FSR 2792 Southeast to FSR 2792-817, following FSR 2792-817 South to FSR 2810, following FSR 2810 Southeast to FSR 28, following FSR 28 Southwest to the point where FSR 28 becomes County Road 46, following the South side of County Road 46 Southwest to County Road 1 (Tiller Trail Highway), following County the Road 1 Southeast to FSR 1610, following FSR 1610 Southeast to the boundary of the Tiller and High Cascades Ranger Districts, following the district boundary Northeast to the 9.6 milepost of FSR 2925, following FSR 2925 North to FSR 29, following FSR 29 Northeast to FSR 2830, following FSR 2830 North to FSR 2840, following FSR 2840 East to FSR 2840-400, following FSR 2840- 400 Northeast to the terminus of that road, then continuing cross country due East to FST 1572, following FST 1572 North to FST 1571, following FST 1571 Northwest to FST 1576, following FST 1576 East to the boundary of the Rogue Umpqua Divide Wilderness, following the wilderness boundary to FSR 2715-950, following FSR 2715-950 Southeast to FSR 2715-980, following FSR 2715-980 Northeast to FSR 2715-982, following FSR 2715-982 East to the North Fork of Black Rock Creek, following Black Rock Creek South then Northeast to the confluence with Fish Creek, Following Fish Creek North to FSR 3700-373, following FSR 3700-373 Northeast to FSR 3700-370, following FSR 3700-370 Southeast to FSR 37, following FSR 37 North to Highway 138E, following Highway 138E back to the point of origin at the confluence of Highway 138E and Rattlesnake Creek in T26S R2E Section 13.

This closure applies to all National Forest Systems Roads and Trails within the described closure area.

For other roads, trails, and lands please check with the appropriate jurisdiction.

ADDITIONAL RECREATION SITE CLOSURES:

Canton Creek Campground
Musick Guard Station C
over Campground

EXCEPTIONS TO FOREST CLOSURE:

The North Umpqua River

Canton Creek Road (FSR 23) is open from the Junction with FSR 38 and CR 249 to the Forest boundary Steamboat Ball Field Group Site

Gravel Bin Boat Launch Island Campground

Horseshoe Bend Campground and Boat Launch Eagle Rock Campground

Boulder Flat Campground Boulder Flat Boat Launch

Watson Falls Day Use Site and Trailhead  Coolwater Campground

White Creek Campground Hobo Camp Campground Lund Park Campground      Cedar Creek Campground

 Forest Service Road 22 is open

EXEMPTIONS:

 Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order:

1.       Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order.

2.       Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of any organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.

     This prohibition is in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A.

Violations of this prohibition are punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both (16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C. §§ 3551, 3559, 3571, and

3581).

Executed in Roseburg and Springfield, Oregon, September 9, 2021.

/s/ Alice Carlton                                    Date 9/9/2021

Forest Supervisor Umpqua National Forest

/s/ Dave Warnack                                      Date 9/9/2021

Forest Supervisor Willamette National Forest

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE

1. Being on the road. [36 CFR § 261.54(e)]

2. Going into or being upon an area closed for the protection of public health or safety. [36 CFR § 261.52(e)]

3. Being on a trail. [36 CFR § 261.55(a)]

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 the forest boundary West then North to the intersection of County Road 36, following the southern edge of County Road 36 East back to the point of origin at the intersection of Forest Service Road (FSR) 3230 and FSR 32 in T32S, R02W, Section 6. This closure applies to all National Forest Systems Roads and Trails within the described closure area. For other roads, trails, and lands please check with the appropriate jurisdiction.

Northern Closure Boundary: Starting at the confluence of Highway 138E and Rattlesnake Creek in T26S R2E Section 13, then following Rattlesnake Creek to its northernmost headwaters in T25 1/2 S R2E Section 35, then Northwest to the intersection of Forest Service Road (FSR) 4760-105 and Forest Service Trail (FST) 1535, following FST 1535 Northeast to FSR 3810-360, following FSR 3810-360 Northeast to FSR 3810, following FSR 3810 Northeast to FSR 5851, following FSR 5851 North to FST 1506, following FST 1506 North to FSR 5850, following FSR 5850 North to FSR 2213, following FSR 2213 Northwest to FSR 22, following the Southern edge of FSR 22 Northwest to the Umpqua National Forest boundary, following the forest boundary South to FSR 27 Southeast to FSR 2719, following FSR 2719 South to FSR 2719-525, following FSR 2719-525 West to the North Umpqua and Tiller Ranger Districts boundary, following the district boundary West to FSR 2792-303, following FSR 2792-303 West to FSR 2792, following FSR 2792 Southeast to FSR 2792-817, following FSR 2792-817 South to FSR 2810, following FSR 2810 Southeast to FSR 28, following FSR 28 Southwest to the point where FSR 28 becomes County Road 46, following the South side of County Road 46 Southwest to County Road 1 (Tiller Trail Highway), following County the Road 1 Southeast to FSR 1610, following FSR 1610 Southeast to the boundary of the Tiller and High Cascades Ranger Districts, following the district boundary Northeast to the 9.6 milepost of FSR 2925, following FSR 2925 North to FSR 29, following FSR 29 Northeast to FSR 2830, following FSR 2830 North to FSR 2840, following FSR 2840 East to FSR 2840-400, following FSR 2840- 400 Northeast to the terminus of that road, then continuing cross country due East to FST 1572, following FST 1572 North to FST 1571, following FST 1571 Northwest to FST 1576, following FST 1576 East to the boundary of the Rogue Umpqua Divide Wilderness, following the wilderness boundary to FSR 2715-950, following FSR 2715-950 Southeast to FSR 2715-980, following FSR 2715-980 Northeast to FSR 2715-982, following FSR 2715-982 East to the North Fork of Black Rock Creek, following Black Rock Creek South then Northeast to the confluence with Fish Creek, Following Fish Creek North to FSR 3700-373, following FSR 3700-373 Northeast to FSR 3700-370, following FSR 3700-370 Southeast to FSR 37, following FSR 37 North to Highway 138E, following Highway 138E back to the point of origin at the confluence of Highway 138E and Rattlesnake Creek in T26S R2E Section 13.

Incident Summary: 

Warmer and drier air began impacting the fire area yesterday.   Last night’s breezy east winds are forecasted to transition to north winds today.   These north dry and potentially gusty winds could produce increased surface fire and isolated single and group tree torching on the northeast side of the Complex where heat and unburned fuel remains.  On the southern and western sides of the Complex, minimal heat is being observed.  Isolated pockets of smoldering and creeping fire could occur in some areas today.   Firefighters and support crews in all areas of the Complex will continue working to contain fires utilizing a full suppression strategy.

Chaos and Little Bend Fires: 

The Chaos Fire is 25,392 acres, and the Little Bend Creek Fire is 8,970 acres. The northern tip of the Chaos fire that crossed the 2460 road near Fairfield Peak stayed in check yesterday. Firefighters are using hand crews and hose lays to improve containment in this area.  If favorable burning conditions allow, and if the situation warrants, crews will conduct limited firing operations west of the 3829 road to limit eastward growth.   Firefighters will work to slow the northward growth along the 3929-road fire’s edge in the Horse Heaven Creek drainage.  Yesterday, aerial bucket drops along the southeast corner of Little Bend helped hold fire in place. This helicopter work allowed crews to improve containment lines on old road networks in this area.   Crews will continue these containment efforts today.

Jack and Buckhead Fires: 

The Jack Fire is 24165 acres, and the Buckhead Fire is 6,861 acres. Today's winds and dry air are not expected to increase fire behavior beyond smoldering in isolated pockets.  Containment lines are holding on the west, north, and northeast perimeters. In the southeast corner of the Buckhead, fire growth has been limited through direct and indirect fire line work along road systems. Fire crews will continue to strengthen these containment lines as needed.

Near Minky Fire: 

The Near Minky Fire is at 4,869 acres. This stable, southern-most fire will prevent the eastward spread of the Smith Fire as it continues to move closer to the Near Minky perimeter. The Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team on the Devil’s Knob Complex will work to contain the Smith Fire on the western portion of the Near Minky and Buckhead Fires. This work being closely coordinated with the Great Basin Incident Management Team 2. 

Closures: 

Copies of all closures and maps can be found at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/7758/.

·   The Umpqua and Willamette National Forests have temporarily closed areas of both forests due to the Jack Fire, Rough Patch Complex Fire, and Devil's Knob Complex Fire.

·   Amended BLM Roseburg District fire closure: BLM road 24-1-26 (Francis Creek) from the junction with BLM road 25-1E-31 (Canton Creek Road) North to the Roseburg District Boundary in Township 24 South Range 1 West Section 1 will remain closed.

·   Highway 138 between Roseburg and Diamond remains open. Expect short delays for hazard tree removal operations east of Glide. Slow down and be alert. 

Special Statement Oregon DEQ has issued an air quality advisory for southern Lake County, Detroit Lake area and Diamond Lake area through Friday OR DEQ AQ Advisory
 
Fire and Weather:
This afternoon will be windier and drier than the last few days which may result in increased fire behavior. Firefighters are strengthening new containment lines and continue to monitoring existing containment areas. The Rough Patch Fire is 46,092 acres. The Devils Knob Complex is 65,764 acres. Both are 35 - 40% contained.
 
Smoke:
With the possibility of more fire activity there follows a chance of increased smoke production today. Air quality throughout the forecast area may be compromised today by increased smoke. Tonight smoke may be trapped closer to the ground by a shallow inversion, but it should lift tomorrow by about 2 PM. Communities close to the fires will continue to experience periods of degraded air quality, especially overnight. Communities along the I-5 corridor between Roseburg and Grants Pass should have Good to Moderate air quality today and tomorrow. Medford may experience unhealth amounts of smoke today but it should clear up after sunset. Crater Lake Rim and Diamond Lake should have good to moderate air quality for the next few days.