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Double Creek Fire Update 10062022

Related Incident: Double Creek Fire

Publication Type: News Thu, 10/06/2022 - 12:00

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires

Thursday October 6, 2022
Update – 8:00 AM Northeast Oregon Type 3 Team

NOTICE: This will be the last update from the incident team.

Highlights: Weather has gradually warmed and become drier each day after the cool and moist conditions last weekend. Very little change in fire behavior and spread has been observed despite the warmer and drier conditions. Fire crews will continue to monitor the north end of the Double Creek and Sturgill Fires for hot spots and use aerial bucket drops when terrain and weather safely allow. The Type 3 team will transition to two Type 4 Teams on Friday, 10/7.

Double Creek Fire: 171,530 acres, increased 33 acres | 89% contained | 155 personnel assigned

Isolated areas of heat remain in the Cow Creek, Deep Creek, and Lightning Creek drainages on steep and inaccessible terrain. Little growth is expected and the area will be monitored with aerial resources.

Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires

Sturgill Fire: 21,710 acres, increased 99 acres | 80% of objectives achieved | 60 personnel assigned

A fire crew is monitoring the northern edge today and minimal fire activity is expected.

Nebo Fire: 12,609 acres, increased 1 acre | 94% of objectives achieved | 0 personnel assigned

Goat Mountain 2 Fire: 584 acres, no change in acres | 0 personnel assigned

Aerial monitoring will continue but little to no fire activity is expected for the Nebo and Goat Mountain 2 Fires.

Weather: Warmer than normal temperatures and dry conditions will persist through the weekend with fuel moistures continuing to gradually trend downward. Early next week another storm system will impact the area with increasing winds Monday and cooler conditions mid-week with the potential for precipitation.

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Temporary Road Closures: Closures are in effect for the Double Creek and Sturgill Fires due to operation of heavy equipment and log hauling. In the Double Creek Fire area the Hat Point Road is closed starting at the forest boundary. The Little Bear Creek Road (FSR 8250) is closed east to the junction with FSR 8250-040 near the Sturgill Fire.

Restrictions: Fire Restrictions are in place for the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Campfires should be in fire pits surrounded by dirt, rock, or commercial rings. Flammable material shall be cleared within a 3-foot radius and avoid overhanging limbs. Attend fires at all times and fully extinguish when not attended.

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Closure Update for the Double Creek Fire 10042022

Related Incident: Double Creek Fire

Publication Type: Closures Tue, 10/04/2022 - 12:00

The remaining closure for the Double Creek Fire is the Hat Point Road starting at the forest boundary.

Updated Closure Maps for the Double Creek and Sturgill Fires

Related Incident: Double Creek Fire

Publication Type: Announcement Tue, 10/04/2022 - 12:00

The following roads remain closed:

Double Creek Fire - Hat Point Rd

Sturgill Fire - FR 8250 (Little Bear Rd)

Double Creek Fire Update 10032021

Related Incident: Double Creek Fire

Publication Type: News Mon, 10/03/2022 - 12:00

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires

Monday October 3, 2022 Update – 8:00 AM Northeast Oregon Type 3 Team

NOTICE: This update will be provided every 3 days and when significant changes occur.

Highlights: Weather continued to be cool and moist over the weekend with minimal drying on Sunday. Crews continued to survey areas of heat on the north end of the Double Creek and Sturgill Fires. Plans are in place to use bucket drops and crews to address hot spots as terrain and weather safely allows. Suppression repair is nearly complete and the size of the team will continue to shrink as those resources are released. The change in acreage is a combined result of active burning last week, and increased accuracy due to IR flights and ground/aerial surveys.

Double Creek Fire: 171,497 acres, increased 9,906 acres | 89% contained | 235 personnel assigned Areas of heat remain in the Cow Creek, Deep Creek, and Lightning Creek drainages. As weather gradually warms and dries over next several days, a few smokes will result as fuels begin to dry out. Crews and helicopters will be monitoring for smoke and are prepared to respond quickly.

Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires

Sturgill Fire: 21,621 acres, increased 112 acres | 80% of objectives achieved | 49 personnel assigned A fire crew has been deployed to monitor the northern edge and minimal fire activity expected for the next 3 days.

Nebo Fire: 12,608 acres, increased 1 acre | 94% of objectives achieved | 0 personnel assigned

Goat Mountain 2 Fire: 584 acres, no change in acres | 0 personnel assigned Monitoring will continue but little to no fire activity is expected for the Nebo and Goat Mountain 2 Fires. Updates for these fires will only be provided if significant changes occur.

Weather: Gradual warming trend for the next several days will result in fuel moistures trending downward and expect a few smokes to develop today. As fuels continue to dry through the week, additional smokes are expected from fire areas that have remaining pockets of heat.

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Temporary Area Closures: Closure orders are in effect for the Double Creek, Nebo, and Sturgill Fires. Closure Orders and Maps are available here. Roads within area closures and Forest Service Road (FSR) 8250 east to the junction with FSR 8250-040, FSR 3900-100, and FSR 3900-200 remain closed.

Road Closures: Upper Imnaha Road, Hat Point Road, Lower Imnaha Road, and Dug Bar Road are closed.

Restrictions: Fire Restrictions are in place for the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Campfires should be in fire pits surrounded by dirt, rock, or commercial rings. Flammable material shall be cleared within a 3-foot radius and avoid overhanging limbs. Attend fires at all times and fully extinguish when not attended.

Fire Information Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Phone: 541-216-4579 Email: 2022.doublecreek@firenet.gov

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Double Creek Fire Update 09302022

Related Incident: Double Creek Fire

Publication Type: News Fri, 09/30/2022 - 12:00

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fire September 30, 2022

Update – 8:00 AM Northeast Oregon Type 3 Team NOTICE: This update will be provided every 3 days and when significant changes occur.

Highlights: The Northeast Oregon Type 3 Team has assumed command of all fires from the Southern Area Blue Team. During the last 24 hours between a quarter inch to over an inch and a half of precipitation has fallen on the area. Cool, moist conditions are expected to remain through Saturday. Today crews will assess fires to determine what affect the rain had on remaining areas of heat. Suppression repair is nearly complete and those resources will be reassigned and the overall team size will drop as the Southern Area Blue Team departs.

Double Creek Fire: 161,591 acres, increased 81 acres | 89% contained | 436 personnel assigned Areas of heat remain in the Cow Creek and Lightning Creek drainages. The northern portion received drenching rains overnight, and crews will assess fuel conditions in those areas today. Suppression repair along the western side of the fire is nearly complete. Little to no fire spread is expected today due to the wet conditions.

Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires

Sturgill Fire: 21,509 acres, increased 466 acres | 72% of objectives achieved | 60 personnel assigned
The fire area received wetting rain overnight and crews will survey the northern edge of the fire near Standley Guard Station and Red’s Horse Ranch. Monitoring will continue with little to no fire activity expected today.

Nebo Fire: 12,607acres, increased 5 acres | 90% of objectives achieved | 0 personnel assigned

Goat Mountain 2 Fire: 584 acres, increased 36 acres | 0 personnel assigned
This area will continue to be monitored today. Nearly a half inch of precipitation fell on the fire area and little to no fire activity is expected today.
Weather: Substantial precipitation occurred yesterday and overnight. Today will remain cloudy and cool with temperatures struggling to reach 60 degrees. Light rain is expected through the day. Relative humidity will stay above 60% today and tonight. Over the weekend, a very gradual warming and drying trend is expected.

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Temporary Area Closures: Closure orders are in effect for the Double Creek, Nebo, and Sturgill Fires. Closure Orders and Maps are available here. Roads within area closures and Forest Service Road (FSR) 8250 east to the junction with FSR 8250-040, FSR 3900-100, and FSR 3900-200 remain closed.

Road Closures: Upper Imnaha Road, Hat Point Road, Lower Imnaha Road, and Dug Bar Road are closed.

Restrictions: Fire Restrictions are in place for the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Campfires should be in fire pits surrounded by dirt, rock, or commercial rings. Flammable material shall be cleared within a 3-foot radius and avoid overhanging limbs. Attend fires at all times and fully extinguish when not attended.

Fire Information Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Phone: 541-216-4579 Email: 2022.doublecreek@firenet.gov

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Double Creek Fire Update09292022

Related Incident: Double Creek Fire

Publication Type: News Thu, 09/29/2022 - 12:00

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires
September 29, 2022
Daily Update – 8:00 AM

Highlights: Yesterday saw an increase in fire behavior across the fires. Today crews will assess those active fire areas and resources stand ready to respond to any changes. Overnight precipitation and more moisture today should substantially reduce fire activity.

Double Creek Fire: 161,510 acres, no change | 89% contained | 436 personnel assigned
The northern region was very active yesterday in the Cow Creek and Lightning Creek drainages. The northern portion received wetting rains overnight, and crews will assess fuel conditions in those areas today to determine resource needs for the next few days. Along the western side of the fire, suppression repair is nearly complete.

Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires Sturgill Fire: 21,103 acres, no change | 72% of objectives achieved | 60 personnel assigned
The fire was very active yesterday and burned towards the Stanley Guard Station. Helicopters dropped water to slow fire spread and firefighters were in place to protect structures. The fire also moved toward Red’s Horse Ranch yesterday, where a structure protection task force remained in place. Active monitoring will continue today.

Nebo Fire: 12,602 acres, no change | 78% of objectives achieved | 0 personnel assigned

Goat Mountain 2 Fire: 548 acres, no change | 0 personnel assigned
Quiet for 13 days, the Goat Mountain 2 Fire made a run to the east, slopping over a ridgeline and backing down the west side of the Lostine River drainage. Helicopters made several water drops to slow the fire growth. This area will also continue to be monitored today.

Weather: A cold front moved through overnight bringing precipitation, higher relative humidity, and much cooler temperatures that will linger into Friday. Over the weekend, a gradual warming and drying trend is expected.

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Temporary Area Closures: Closure orders are in effect for the Double Creek, Nebo, and Sturgill Fires. Closure Orders and Maps are available here. Roads within area closures and Forest Service Road (FSR) 8250 east to the junction with FSR 8250-040, FSR 3900-100, and FSR 3900-200 remain closed.

Road Closures: Upper Imnaha Road, Hat Point Road, Lower Imnaha Road, and Dug Bar Road are closed.

Restrictions: Fire Restrictions are in place for the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Campfires should be in fire pits surrounded by dirt, rock, or commercial rings. Flammable material shall be cleared within a 3-foot radius and avoid overhanging limbs. Attend fires at all times and fully extinguish when not attended.

Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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Email: 2022.doublecreek@firenet.gov

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Double Creek Fire Update 09282022

Related Incident: Double Creek Fire

Publication Type: News Wed, 09/28/2022 - 12:00

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires September 28, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM Highlights: Today will be very similar to yesterday with hot, dry, and breezy conditions and lower fuel moistures with increased fire behavior where pockets of heat remain. Close monitoring of areas of concern will be conducted and resources are pre-positioned to respond quickly as conditions change. Post-fire suppression repair will continue in portions of all fire areas as safety and conditions allow. Double Creek Fire: 161,510 acres, 3,697 acre increase | 89% contained | 407 personnel assigned
The northern edge of the fire remains active with some movement into the Cow Creek Drainage overnight. Monitoring of this area continues with crews prepared to respond as needed. Substantial daily progress is being made in suppression repair along the western edge of the burn area and should be completed within a few days. Change in acreage due to growth and adjustment for accuracy. Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires Sturgill Fire: 21,103 acres, 191 acre increase (adjusted) | 72% of objectives achieved | 60 personnel assigned Less active burning occurred in the northwest corner yesterday with little movement. Additional crews have been deployed to Red’s Horse Ranch to reinforce existing structure protection as a precaution. Nebo Fire: 12,602 acres, 2 acre increase | 78% of objectives achieved | 0 personnel assigned Goat Mountain 2 Fire: 548 acres, 12 acre increase | 0 personnel assigned Will continue to monitor these fires from aircraft as smoke and weather permits. The Goat Mountain 2 Fire generated most of the smoke observed yesterday with rocky terrain and bordering fire scars limiting fire spread. Weather: High temperatures will be from the mid 70s to mid 80s in most valleys, and up to the mid 90s below 3000 ft. Ridgetop temperatures will be in the 70s with relative humidity in the 10 to 20% range for all elevations. Breezy winds expected with gusts to 28 mph at ridgetops and to 23 mph in valleys. Humidity recovery will be good tonight with valley relative humidity reaching 70 to 90% and 60 to 70% on ridgetops. Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Temporary Area Closures: Closure orders are in effect for the Double Creek, Nebo, and Sturgill Fires. Closure Orders and Maps are available here. Roads within area closures and Forest Service Road (FSR) 8250 east to the junction with FSR 8250-040, FSR 3900-100, and FSR 3900-200 remain closed. Road Closures: Upper Imnaha Road, Hat Point Road, Lower Imnaha Road, and Dug Bar Road are closed. Restrictions: Fire Restrictions are in place for the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Campfires should be in fire pits surrounded by dirt, rock, or commercial rings. Flammable material shall be cleared within a 3-foot radius and avoid overhanging limbs. Attend fires at all times and fully extinguish when not attended. Fire Information
Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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Double Creek Fire Update 09272022

Related Incident: Double Creek Fire

Publication Type: News Tue, 09/27/2022 - 12:00

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires

September 27, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM

Highlights: Today will be hot, dry, and breezy with conditions similar to mid-August. Lower fuel moistures are anticipated to result in increased fire behavior where pockets of heat remain. Close monitoring of areas of concern will be conducted and resources are pre-positioned to respond quickly as conditions change. Post-fire suppression repair will continue in portions of all fire areas as safety and conditions allow.

Double Creek Fire: 159,813 acres, 2047 acre adjustment | 89% contained | 451 personnel assigned Acreage adjusted for more accurate measurement. The northern and southern edges of the fire remain the most active. Temperatures will reach the 90s in lower elevations and increased fire activity is expected in the Cow Creek drainage. Crews and aircraft will continue monitoring the fire and are prepared to respond as needed.

Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires Sturgill Fire: 20,912 acres, 720 acre increase | 72% of objectives achieved | 63 personnel assigned

Active burning occurred in the northwest corner yesterday after 3 days of warm, dry conditions and reduced fuel moistures. A fire crew is being deployed at Red’s Horse Ranch to reinforce existing structure protection.

Nebo Fire: 12,600 acres | 0 personnel assigned

Goat Mountain 2 Fire: 536 acres | 0 personnel assigned

Will continue to monitor these fires from aircraft as smoke and weather permits.

Weather: High temperatures are forecast from the 80s to upper 90s in the valleys with relative humidity at 8 to 18%. Ridgetop temperatures will be in the 70s with relative humidity in the teens. Winds will increase, with ridgetop gusts to 30 mph and 22 mph in the valleys. Poor humidity recovery overnight to around 35%.

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Temporary Area Closures: Closure orders are in effect for the Double Creek, Nebo, and Sturgill Fires. Closure Orders and Maps are available here. Forest service roads within area closures and Forest Service Road (FSR) 8250 east to the junction with FSR 8250-040, FSR 3900-100, and FSR 3900-200 remain closed.

Road Closures: Upper Imnaha Road, Hat Point Road, Lower Imnaha Road, and Dug Bar Road are closed.

Restrictions: Fire Restrictions are in place for the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Campfires should be in fire pits surrounded by dirt, rock, or commercial rings. Flammable material shall be cleared within a 3-foot radius and avoid overhanging limbs. Attend fires at all times and fully extinguish when not attended.

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Double Creek Fire Update 09262022

Related Incident: Double Creek Fire

Publication Type: News Mon, 09/26/2022 - 12:00

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires
September 26, 2022
Daily Update – 8:00 AM Highlights: Today will be hot and dry with conditions similar to mid-August as opposed to late September. High fuel moisture and lack of wind will prevent any large fire growth. Instead, any active fire will be “skunking around”. This low intensity fire acts similar to a prescribed burn, cleaning up unburned pockets of fuel resulting in a more fire-resistant landscape and a healthier forest.

Double Creek Fire: 157,766 acres | 81% contained | 513 personnel assigned

The fire grew forty-nine acres in the last twenty-four hours. The northern and southern edges of the fire remain the most active. With temperatures expected to reach the mid-90s near Cow Creek, the fire will be more active, and smoke will be more evident. Crews and aircraft will continue to monitor the fire and are prepared to engage should the need arise.

Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires

The Nebo, Sturgill, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires were lightning-caused and are being managed to protect public and private infrastructure while playing a natural role within designated Wilderness. Progress on managed fires is expressed through the accomplishment of ecological and fuel reduction objectives as opposed to progress on full suppression fires, which is expressed through containment.

Nebo Fire: 12,600 acres | 50% of management objectives achieved | 5 personnel assigned

The Nebo fire will not be staffed with firefighters or suppression repair resources today as no fire activity has been detected and fire suppression repair crews are focused on the Double Creek and Sturgill fires. Aircraft will continue to fly over the fire looking for smoke.

Sturgill Fire: 20,192 acres | 53% of management objectives achieved | 40 personnel assigned

The fire has not grown in several days. Pockets of interior fuel have been consuming with warmer and dryer weather. Yesterday this was confined to the northwest and southwest corners of the fire. Fire observers have noted that this low intensity fire is removing excess fuel and improving habitat for wildlife.

Goat Mountain 2 Fire: 536 acres | 0 personnel assigned

The Goat Mountain 2 Fire exhibited zero growth in the last twenty-four hours. Aircraft will continue to monitor the fire as smoke and weather permit.

Weather: Temperatures will top out in the mid-80s in the valleys and low to mid 90s on the north end of the Double Creek fire. Relative humidity will drop to around 15%, only recovering to the mid to high 30s overnight. Along the ridges, temperatures will be in the mid-70s with relative humidity dropping to around 25%.

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Temporary Area Closures: The Wallowa-Whitman National Forest issued Temporary Area Closures for the Double Creek Fire, Nebo Fire, and Sturgill and Goat Mountain 2 Fires. Closure Orders and Maps are available on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Fire Incident Updates page.

Road Closures: Forest Service Road (FSR) 8250 east to the junction with FSR 8250-040, FSR 3900-100, and FSR 3900-200 remain closed. All forest service roads within the new area closure boundaries are closed. Wallowa County Road 727 remains open.

Restrictions: Fire Restrictions are in place for all National Forest System Lands within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Campfires should be in fire pits surrounded by dirt, rock, or commercial rings and in areas not conducive to rapid fire spread. All flammable material shall be cleared within a 3-foot radius from the edge of the pit and free of overhanging material. Use existing pits wherever possible. All fires need to be attended at all times and fully extinguished when not attended.

Airspace: A Temporary Flight Restriction is in place for the Double Creek Fire to provide a safe environment for firefighting aircraft operations over the fire.

Fire Information
Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Phone: 541-216-4579
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Double Creek Fire Update 09252022

Related Incident: Double Creek Fire

Publication Type: News Sun, 09/25/2022 - 12:00

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires
September 25, 2022

Daily Update – 8:00 AM Highlights: Forest Service Road 39 is open to the public, as are most other roads outside of the fire closure areas. Four roads of note that remain closed are the Upper and Lower Imnaha roads and Hat Point road and Dug Bar road. All roads and trails within the fire closure areas are closed. FOREST ORDER NO. 06-16-04-22-13 details all of the road, area and trail closures related to the Double Creek, Sturgill and Nebo fires.

Double Creek Fire: 157,717 acres | 81% contained | 518 personnel assigned

The fire grew six acres in the last twenty-four hours. With today’s higher temperature and lower humidity, smoke increased on the north edge of the fire. Contingency suppression plans are in place should the fire begin to move. Control lines are in place around the southern end of the fire. Repair of fire suppression impacts throughout the fire is ongoing.

Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires

Nebo Fire: 12,600 acres | 50% of management objectives achieved | 6 personnel assigned

There was no measurable growth of the fire in the last forty-eight hours. There has been no fire activity detected on the Nebo fire in two days. The suppression repair group has been working closely with resource advisors to alleviate the impacts caused by fire suppression while protecting natural and cultural resources.

Sturgill Fire: 20,192 acres | 53% of management objectives achieved | 47 personnel assigned

There was no measurable growth of the fire in the last forty-eight hours. Pockets of interior fuel have been consuming with warmer and dryer weather. Infrastructure is in place should any suppression action need to be taken. Air operations have begun assessing aircraft needs for hauling out equipment around Red’s Horse Camp. Crews have begun preparing equipment near the Stanley Guard Station for removal to Joseph.

Goat Mountain 2 Fire: 536 acres | 0 personnel assigned

The Goat Mountain 2 Fire exhibited zero growth in the last twenty-four hours. Aircraft will continue to monitor the fire as smoke and weather permit.

Weather: Temperatures should reach the 80s in the valleys and may hit 90 degrees on the north end of the Double Creek fire. Relative humidity will drop to the high teens and lower 20s today. Along the ridges, temperatures will be in the 70s with relative humidity at or below 30%.

Airspace: A Temporary Flight Restriction is in place for the Double Creek Fire to provide a safe environment for firefighting aircraft operations over the fire.

Fire Information
Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Phone: 541-216-4579
Email: 2022.doublecreek@firenet.gov

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