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Updates for the Sturgill Fire will be posted weekly on Thursdays.
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Sturgill Fire Update 10032022
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Publication Type: News
Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires
Monday October 3, 2022 Update – 8:00 AM Northeast Oregon Type 3 TeamNOTICE: 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
Double Creek Fire
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Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires
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Goat Mountain 2 Fire InciWeb https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8380/
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Sturgill Fire Update 09302022
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Sturgill Fire Update 09302022
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Sturgill Fire Update09292022
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Publication Type: News
Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires
September 29, 2022
Daily Update – 8:00 AM
Phone: 541-216-4579
Email: 2022.doublecreek@firenet.gov
Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires
Sturgill Fire Update 09282022
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Publication Type: News
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
Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires
Nebo Fire: 12,602 acres, 2 acre increase | 78% of objectives achieved | 0 personnel assigned
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
Phone: 541-216-4579
Email: 2022.doublecreek@firenet.gov
Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires
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Sturgill Fire Update 09272022
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Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires
Phone: 541-216-4579
Email: 2022.doublecreek@firenet.gov
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Sturgill Fire Update 09262022
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Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires
September 26, 2022
Daily Update – 8:00 AM
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
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
Email: 2022.doublecreek@firenet.gov
Double Creek Fire
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YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/Double-Creek-Fire
Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires
Sturgill Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8364/
Nebo Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8363/
Goat Mountain 2 Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8380/
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YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/Eagle-Cap-Wilderness-Fires
Sturgill Fire Update 09252022
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Publication Type: News
Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires
September 25, 2022
Daily Update – 8:00 AM
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%.
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
Email: 2022.doublecreek@firenet.gov
Double Creek Fire
InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8366/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/doublecreekfire2022
YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/Double-Creek-Fire
Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires
Sturgill Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8364/
Nebo Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8363/
Goat Mountain 2 Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8380/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SturgillNemoGoatMountain2Fires
YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/Eagle-Cap-Wilderness-Fires
Sturgill Fire Update 09242022
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Publication Type: News
Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires
September 24, 2022
Daily Update – 8:00 AM
The fire grew six acres in the last twenty-four hours. The northern and southern edges of the fire are the main area of interest in that they are still producing heat and smoke. Daily reconnaissance flights are utilized to monitor both edges for increased fire activity and contingency plans are in place to deal with any flare ups. An uptick in smoke was identified yesterday in the Freezeout drainage.
Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires
Nebo Fire: 12,600 acres | 50% of management objectives achieved | 11 personnel assigned
There was no measurable growth of the fire in the last forty-eight hours. Fire suppression repair is the order of the day. Fire control lines are being covered with native vegetation and water bars are being installed where needed. These actions will prevent control lines from becoming erosion channels. Crews will continue to monitor for any hot spots and mop them up when discovered.
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. Log trucks continue hauling trees to staging areas where they will be sold and then processed into wood products. Excavators and masticators are chipping brush and debris along several roads outside of the wilderness. Those chips then play a vital role in recycling nutrients back into the soil. Pumps, hoses, and other equipment are being transported by trucks back to Joseph for rehab.
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 high 70s and into the 80s in the valleys and on the north end of the Double Creek fire. Relative humidity only recovered to about 40% over nigh and will drop to about 20% today. A warming trend is expected through Tuesday.
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
Email: 2022.doublecreek@firenet.gov
Double Creek Fire
InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8366/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/doublecreekfire2022
YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/Double-Creek-Fire
Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires
Sturgill Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8364/
Nebo Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8363/
Goat Mountain 2 Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8380/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SturgillNemoGoatMountain2Fires
YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/Eagle-Cap-Wilderness-Fires