Cedar Creek Fire
septiembre 17, 2022
Actualización diaria—8:45 AM

 

Datos rápidos del incendio Cedar Creek Fire

Superficie: 110,361 acres

Contenido: 0%

Fecha de inicio: 1 agosto 2022

Origen: 15 millas al este de Oakridge, Oregón

Causa: Relámpago

Personal total: 2,375

Recursos: 84 camiones de bombero

51 tripulaciones

111 equipos pesados

12 helicópteros

Situación actual: El aumento de la superficie del incendio se debe a las operaciones de fuego que se implementaron a lo largo de la línea de contención primaria en el lado oeste del incendio durante los últimos días. A medida que la humedad del combustible y el clima lo permitan, se producirá más ignición aérea para llevar lentamente el fuego principal hacia el agotamiento completo. En la Zona Este, los vientos ligeros del oeste influirán en la propagación del fuego hacia el este y potencialmente consumirán los combustibles no quemados.

Las áreas al este y sureste del incendio de Cedar Creek tendrán los mayores impactos de humo, que incluyen: La Pine, Crescent Lake y Silver Lake. Oakridge debería tener una calidad de aire de moderada buena durante el día, al igual que otras áreas al oeste y suroeste. El patrón climático que se acerca durante el fin de semana debería amortiguar los impactos del humo.

Reunión de la comunidad de Oakridge: Una reunión comunitaria está programada para el sábado 17 de septiembre a las 11 am en el Auditorio de la Escuela Secundaria Oakridge (Oakridge High School). La intención es transmitir también la reunión en Facebook Live para aquellos que no puedan asistir en persona (www.facebook.com/events/462741735787657).

Operaciones de la zona oeste: En la zona oeste, el fuego ha estado retrocediendo cuesta abajo y quemando donde hay acumulaciones de árboles muertos y caídos. En el lado norte del incendio, las cuadrillas y el equipamiento continúan preparando la carretera forestal 19 para operaciones de fuego para mantener el incendio al sur de esa carretera. Hacia el oeste, los bomberos aprovecharon las condiciones favorables para continuar con la ignición aérea, dirigiendo el fuego hacia la línea de contención primaria. Este fue un esfuerzo coordinado ya que los recursos de extinción de incendios, incluidas las cuadrillas, los camiones de agua, los tractores madereros, los camiones de bomberos y los recursos aéreos participaron activamente en el cumplimiento de la misión. Los bomberos limpiarán y patrullarán a lo largo del quemado completo. Hacia el sur, el fuego retrocede desde Bunchgrass Ridge hacia las líneas de contención. El turno de noche patrulló las líneas de contención primarias y limpió donde era necesario para mantener segura la línea de fuego.

Dado el terreno empinado, el componente pesado de vegetación muerta y caída, y la densa copa de árboles, esta estrategia tiene la mayor probabilidad de éxito para cumplir con los objetivos principales de proteger las comunidades de Oakridge, Westfir y High Prairie, así como la autopista 58 (OR58) y ferrocarril Union Pacific. También limita la exposición de los bomberos a riesgos como la caída de ramas y árboles. La estrategia requiere tiempo para implementarse, ya que las temporadas de oportunidad para lograr operaciones de fuego exitosas pueden ser breves.

Operaciones de la zona este: Las élites brigadas de bomberos, Wolf Creek Hotshots y Mormon Lake Hotshots, van combatiendo directamente a la línea de fuego al este de Charlton Lake, donde el fuego cruzó carretera forestal 4290. Están fortaleciendo la carretera forestal 4290 como línea de contención para evitar una posible propagación futura del fuego hacia el sur. Se está creando otra barrera al vincular carretera forestal 5897 con la carretera forestal 4290 hacia el norte y con el sendero Fuji Mountain Trail y la autopista 58 (OR58) hacia el sur. Se está fortaleciendo otra interrupción de combustible entre los lagos Odell Lake y Davis Lake en el lado oeste de la carretera forestal 4668 para encontrarse con carretera forestal 4660. De manera similar, el trabajo en la carretera continúa en carretera forestal 700 para conectar con carretera forestal 4630 que unirá embalse Crane Prairie Reservoir y el lago Little Cultus Lake. Las operaciones remoledoras están en marcha a lo largo de carretera forestal 640 entre los lagos Little Cultus Lake y Deer Lake. El trabajo continúa a lo largo del lado oeste de la autopista Cascade Lakes para crear una brecha de combustibles. Los masticadores están trabajando a lo largo de la ruta estatal 58 (OR58) al norte del lago Odell Lake.

Clima: El fin de semana traerá un sistema de baja presión hacia el sur a lo largo de la costa con probabilidad de lluvia el sábado por la noche y hasta el domingo. Hay una variedad de condiciones sobre el área del incendio, debido a la cubierta de nubes y al aspecto. Se pronostica lluvia para el sábado, sin embargo, las proyecciones varían en cuanto a la cantidad de lluvia en las diferentes áreas del incendio. Algunas tormentas eléctricas dispersas pueden desarrollarse en la Zona Este.

Evacuaciones:  Un mapa actualizado de las áreas de evacuación está disponible en www.LaneCountyOR.gov/CedarCreek. Es posible que las condiciones requieran regresar a un aviso de evacuación de Nivel 2 (ESTEBLECE) o Nivel 3 (VAYA AHORA) en algunas o todas estas áreas, según la actividad del incendio. Regístrese para recibir alertas móviles de emergencia en oralert.gov. Consulte con la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Lane (Lane County Sheriff’s Office) al 541-682-4150 y la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Deschutes (Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office) al 541-693-6911 para obtener actualizaciones y cambios. Consulte la página https://bit.ly/3D51kvC para ver un mapa. Los residentes del condado Lane County pueden usar el sitio Flash Alert de la Oficina del Sheriff del condado de Lane (Lane County Sheriff’s Flash Alert) para obtener información que respalde las reclamaciones de seguros para el reembolso del alojamiento https://flashalert.net/id/LaneSheriff.

Cierres: El parque Elijah Bristow State Park y la rampa de lanzamiento de barcos Dexter Boat Launch están cerrados al público ya que están siendo utilizados por los bomberos. El Bosque Nacional Deschutes y el Bosque Nacional Willamette tienen cierres vigentes para proteger al público y a los bomberos. Consulte las páginas Bosque Nacional Willamette y Bosque Nacional Deschutes para obtener detalles de las órdenes de cierre y mapa más recientes. Existe una restricción temporal de vuelo (TFR). El uso de drones está prohibido en el área del incendio porque interfieren con nuestra capacidad de usar aviones en el incendio. Los excursionistas del sendero Pacific Crest Trail deben visitar la página pcta.org para obtener información actualizada. Consulte un mapa del área del incendio con ambos bosques cerrados aquí: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/map/8307/0/137083.

Restricciones: Existen restricciones contra incendios en el Willamette National Forest y Deschutes National Forest.  

Humo: Para ver las condiciones actuales, consulte Fire.airnow.gov, oakridgeair.org, y LRAPA - Today's Current Air Quality. Las perspectivas de pronóstico de humo están disponibles en https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook.

En línea: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8307/ | https://www.facebook.com/CedarCreekFire2022/ |
YouTube: https://www.tinyurl.com/cedarcreekfireyoutube

Información sobre incendios: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Teléfono: 541-201-2335 | Teléfono para prensa: 541-327-9925 |
Correo electrónico: 2022.cedarcreek@firenet.gov

Cedar Creek Fire

September 17, 2022
Daily Update at 8:45 AM

Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts

Size: 110,361 acres
Contained: 0%
Start Date: August 1, 2022
Origin: 15 miles east of Oakridge, Oregon
Cause: Lightning
Total personnel: 2,375
Resources: 84 engines, 51 crews, 111 heavy equipment, 12 helicopters

Current Situation: The increased acreage is due to firing operations that have been implemented along the primary containment line on the west side of the fire over the past few days. As fuel moisture and weather permit, more aerial ignition will occur to slowly bring the main fire toward the completed burnout. In the East Zone, light westerly winds will influence fire spread to the east and potentially consume unburned fuels.
 
Areas east and southeast of the Cedar Creek Fire will have the greatest smoke impacts, including: La Pine, Crescent Lake, and Silver Lake. Oakridge should have moderate to good air quality through the day, as will other areas to the west and southwest. The weather pattern moving in over the weekend should dampen smoke impacts.

Oakridge Community Meeting: A community meeting is scheduled for 11 am Saturday, September 17 at the Oakridge High School Auditorium. The intent is to also stream the meeting on Facebook Live for those who cannot attend in-person (www.facebook.com/events/462741735787657 ).

West Zone Update: On the west zone, the fire has been backing downhill and torching where there are accumulations of dead and down trees. On the north side of the fire, crews and equipment continue preparing the 19 road for firing operations to keep the fire south of that road. To the west, firefighters took advantage of favorable conditions to continue with aerial ignition, working the fire toward the primary containment line. This was a coordinated effort as firefighting resources, including hand crews, water tenders, skidders, engines, and air resources were all actively engaged in accomplishing the mission. Firefighters will mop-up and patrol along the completed burnout. To the south, the fire is backing from Bunchgrass Ridge toward containment lines. The night shift patrolled primary containment lines and mopped up where needed to keep the fireline secure. Given the steep terrain, heavy component of dead and down vegetation, and continuous tree canopy, this strategy has the highest probability of success for meeting the primary objectives of protecting the communities of Oakridge, Westfir and High Prairie as well as Highway 58 and Union Pacific Railway while limiting firefighter exposure to risks like tree strikes. The strategy takes time to implement as windows of opportunity for achieving successful firing operations can be short.

East Zone Operations: The Wolf Creek Hotshots and Mormon Lake Hotshots are going direct on the fireline east of Charlton Lake where the fire crossed FS 4290. They are strengthening the FS 4290 as a holding line to prevent future potential spread of the fire to the south. Another barrier is being created by tying FS 5897 to the FS 4290 road to the north and to the Fuji Mountain trail and State Route 58 to the south. Another fuel break between Odell Lake and Davis Lake is being strengthened on the west side of FS 4668 to meet 4660. Similarly, road work is continuing on FS 700 to connect with FS 4630 that will tie together Crane Prairie Reservoir and Little Cultus Lake. Chipping operations are underway along FS 640 between Little Cultus Lake and Deer Lake. Work continues along the west side of the Cascade Lakes Highway to create a shaded fuel break. Masticators are working along State Route 58 north of Odell Lake.

Weather: The weekend will bring a low-pressure system dropping south along the coast with a chance of rain Saturday night and into Sunday. There are a variety of conditions over the fire area, due to cloud cover and aspect. Rain is predicted for Saturday, however projections vary as to the amount of rain in different areas of the fire. Some scattered thunderstorms may develop in the East Zone.

Evacuations: An updated map of the evacuation areas is available at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/CedarCreek. It is possible that conditions may require moving back to a Level 2 (Be Set) or a Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation notice in some or all of these areas, depending on fire activity. 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. Go to https://bit.ly/3D51kvC to view a map. Lane County people can use the Lane County Sheriff’s Office Flash Alert site for information to support insurance claims for reimbursement for lodging https://flashalert.net/id/LaneSheriff.

Closures: Elijah Bristow State Park and Dexter Boat Launch are closed to the public since they are being used by firefighters. The Deschutes National Forest and Willamette National Forest both have closures in effect to protect the public and firefighters. Please visit Willamette National Forest and Deschutes National Forest for the most recent closure orders and maps. A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place. The use of drones is prohibited in the fire area, please make it safe for our firefighters to use aircraft on the fire. Pacific Crest Trail hikers should visit pcta.org for current information. See a map of the fire area with both forest closures here: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/map/8307/0/137083

Restrictions: Fire restrictions are in place on the Willamette National Forest and Deschutes National Forest.  

Smoke: 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.

Online: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8307/ | https://www.facebook.com/CedarCreekFire2022/ |
YouTube: https://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

 

Cedar Creek Fire
16 de septiembre, 2022
Información al día - 9:15 AM

 

Resumen del Incendio Cedar Creek

Tamaño: 93,427 acres
Contenido: 0%
Fecha de Inicio: 1ro de agosto, 2022
Localizado: 15 millas al Este de Oakridge, Oregon
Causa: Relámpagos
Personal: 2,152
Recursos: 90 camiones de bomberos, 47 cuerpo de Bomberos, 116 maquinaria pesada,11 helicópteros

Situación Actual: La oficina del Alguacil para la ciudad de Lane, ha reducido el nivel de evacuación en todas las zonas en el interior y alrededor de la ciudad de Westfir, Oakridge, y High Prairie a un Nivel 1 (Prepárese). Esta disponible un mapa con información actual acerca de las evacuaciones para la ciudad de Lane: www.LaneCountyOR.gov/CedarCreek.

Las actividades que los bomberos están llevando a cabo, se enfocan en el mejoramiento de los caminos que se utilizan para control, en las operaciones de quema, asegurando las líneas de contención y patrullando las áreas incendiadas. Mientras se este trabajando en las operaciones importantes de quema, los residentes del área podrán notar un incremento del humo. En adición al trafico de los bomberos, la visibilidad será afectada por el incremento en el humo y potencialmente la presencia de neblina. Varias ordenes de cierre de caminos y bosques permanecen en efecto. Para su seguridad y la de nuestros bomberos, por favor conduzca cautelosamente, siguiendo las ordenes de caminos y las leyes de tráfico. Así como también, procure dar suficiente espacio al cuerpo de bomberos y maquinaria pesada.

A pesar de que el Incendio Cedar Creek esta zonificado y ha sido manejado por dos Grupos para el Manejo de Incendios, los bomberos se encuentran trabajando en una coordinación unificada compartiendo los recursos para combatir el fuego. En la Zona Oeste, el fuego está retrocediendo hacia la parte baja de la llanura, bordeando y ocasionalmente incendiando partes densas del bosque. En la Zona Este, la actividad en el incendio se ha minimizado; ocasionalmente se pueden observar algunas llamaradas y vientos del Oeste, produciendo un incremento ligero en el tamaño del Incendio. Dichas condiciones, consumen con facilidad material de combustión que no ha sido quemado en el interior del área del incendio. La presencia del humo continuara impactando, negativamente, la calidad del aire en la zona afectada.

Reunión comunitaria en Oakridge: Se planea llevar a cabo una reunión para la comunidad el día Sábado, 17 de septiembre a las 11:00 de la mañana en el Auditorio de la Escuela Secundaria de Oakridge (Oakridge High School Auditorium). Se tratará de transmitir la reunión en vivo a través de Facebook.

Información Actual de la Zona Oeste: El eje Oeste del Incendio Cedar Creek, permanece entre tres a cinco millas del pueblo de Oakridge. El jueves regreso a su base, el último grupo de fuerza de trabajo del Alguacil de Incendio para el Estado de Oregon, con la finalidad de continuar sirviendo a su comunidad local. El Grupo 3 de Pacific Northwest, expresa su sincero agradecimiento por la ardua labor y las contribuciones hechas por el Alguacil de Incendios del Estado de Oregon, en su afán de proteger las viviendas y las comunidades dentro y alrededor de Oakridge. Si el peligro se acercara más a las comunidades, los bomberos tienen en pie un plan para movilizar los trabajadores para la protección de infraestructuras. Como se puede observar en el mapa con el progreso del Incendio en  https://bit.ly/3S6IFUv, el crecimiento significativo del mismo fue asociado a los vientos del Este que se presentaron hace como una semana. Después de eso, la propagación del fuego fue asociada a las operaciones de quema controlada que se llevaron a cabo para movilizar el fuego hacia las líneas de contención mientras las condiciones climáticas sean favorables y para reducir la intensidad de la parte central del incendio cuando logre alcanzar el área.

Operaciones en la Zona Oeste: Los bomberos han avanzado exitosamente con las operaciones sobre la Zona Oeste del Incendio Cedar Creek. Se planea continuar con estas operaciones para reducir la vegetación sobre el terreno situada entre la parte central del fuego y la contención de este. El día de ayer, los bomberos trabajaron alrededor de Huckleberry Lookout logrando traer el incendio hacia las líneas de contención al sur y al Noroeste del Incendio. Estas operaciones de quema aseguraran las líneas primarias de contención. Cuando las condiciones lo permiten, se logran utilizar los recursos aéreos tales como helicópteros, drones y aviones, en la misión de exterminar el incendio.

Operaciones en la Zona Este: Un grupo de expertos de incendio, se posicionaron directamente a la línea de fuego alrededor de Charlton Lake en donde las llamas se desbordaron sobre la carretera forestal 4290. Los bomberos están reforzando dicho camino para ser utilizada como línea de control y así evitar un futuro potencial en la propagación del incendio hacia el Sur del área. Los bomberos están trabajando en la carretera forestal 5897 conectándose hacia el Norte y hacia el sendero de Fuji Mountain y State Route 58 hacia el sur. Se continua con las evaluaciones de infraestructuras y protección sobre el área Norte de Odell Lake, incluyendo Shelter Cove y Sunset Cove, y la subdivisión de Diamond Peak. Se continua con los trabajos en las carreteras al lado Oeste de FS 4668 para encontrarse con FS 4660, creando un cortafuego entre Odell Lake y Davis Lake. De una manera similar, se continua con el arduo trabajo sobre la carretera FS 700 para conectarse con FS 4630, lo cual unirá el Reservorio Crane Prairie y Little Cultus Lake, y alrededor del lado suroeste de Cultus Mountain con el objetivo de crear un cortafuego para Cultus Lake. También, se continúa trabajando a lo largo del lado oeste de Cascade Lakes Highway para así lograr crear un área sombreada en el cortafuego.

Condiciones climáticas: El día de hoy (viernes), se predice un clima consistente con el de los últimos días. Permaneciendo nubes bajas y la presencia del humo podría limitar las operaciones. Un sistema de baja presión se esta moviendo en el interior del área para este fin de semana con la posibilidad de lluvias.

Evacuaciones: Puede encontrar un mapa actualizado acerca de las áreas de evacuación en www.LaneCountyOR.gov/CedarCreek. Dependiendo de la actividad en el incendio, existe la posibilidad de que las condiciones regresen a un Nivel 2 (Listo) o a un Nivel 3 (SALGA) de evacuación para algunas o para toda el área. Inscríbase a alerta Mobil de Emergencia en oralert.gov. Para cambios e información al día, por favor revise en Lane County Sheriff’s Office - 541-682-4150 y Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office - 541-693-6911. Visite el mapa informativo https://bit.ly/3D51kvC. Los residentes de Lane County pueden usar el sitio Alerta Flash de la Oficina del Alguacil,  https://flashalert.net/id/LaneSheriff para información acerca de reclamos de ayuda para reembolsos de alojamiento.

Ordenes de cierre de Caminos: El Parque Estatal Eijah Bristow y Dexter Boat Launch se encuentran cerrado para el público pues están siendo ocupados por los bomberos. Los Bosques Nacionales de Deschutes y Willamette tienen Ordenes de cierre de caminos en efecto con el fin de proteger la vida suya y la de nuestros bomberos. Por favor visite Willamette National Forest y Deschutes National Forest para ver el mapa y saber acerca de las ordenes de cierre más recientes. Se encuentra en pie una restricción temporal de vuelos conocida como Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR). Se prohíbe el uso de drones en el área del incendio, por favor mantenga seguro a nuestros bomberos que necesitan utilizar el sistema aéreo en el incendio. Las personas caminando en el sendero de Pacific Crest, deberán informarse en pcta.org. Vea el mapa del área del incendio con las ordenes de cierre para los dos bosques en: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/map/8307/0/137083

Restricciones: Están en pie las restricciones en el área del Bosque nacional de Willamette  y Deschutes. 

Humo: Para información actual acerca de las condiciones, visite Fire.airnow.gov, oakridgeair.org, y LRAPA - Today's Current Air Quality. Predicciones en las condiciones del humo visite: https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook.

En línea: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8307/ | https://www.facebook.com/CedarCreekFire2022/ | YouTube: https://www.tinyurl.com/cedarcreekfireyoutube

Horario de Información: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Teléfono: 541-201-2335, Línea Informativa: 541-327-9925 |
Email: 2022.cedarcreek@firenet.gov  

Closure Order 01-14-03-22-19 is in effect for the Frozen Lake Road (NFS #114A and #114Y). The closure starts past the junction of NFS Road #700 and NFS #114Y and continues northeast to junction with NFS Road #114A. Road #114A is closed from the junction, which is at the Flathead and Kootenai Boundary, continuing to mile post 10.3. Please view the full order and map here for more information. 

All other closure orders for the Weasel Fire have been terminated and the area is now open. Please use caution for potential hazards if in the fire area and be aware that smoke and open flames may still be visible.  

The Central Idaho Dispatch Zone is at MODERATE Fire Danger 

Salmon, Idaho- October 4, 2022- The Salmon-Challis National Forest has had one (1) new fire in the last week.  To date, there have been 48 wildfires reported on the Salmon-Challis National Forest.  41 of those reported fires are out.   

Patterson Fire (September 29): The lightning fire is estimated at 37 acres.  The fire is located approximately 13 miles southeast of May on the Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District.  The fire is burning in subalpine and Douglas fir.  Firefighters are on scene; the fire is under a combination of a point protection and confine and contain strategies.  This strategy focuses operations on protecting valued resources such as structures, natural resources, cultural resources, and other property.  Additionally, firefighters are working to safely connect natural barriers in the area and improving access and holding feature in the area.  Risk to responders and public safety is the number priority for the Patterson Fire.  

Horse Fire (September 8): The fire, located approximately 5½ miles northwest of Corn Creek on the North Fork Ranger District in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness is estimated at 397 acres.  The fire is burning in lodgepole, fir, and snags.  The fire is being managed under a point protection strategy.  Fire activity is minimal, the fire is smoldering in the interior of the perimeter.  The fire can be found on InciWeb at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8416/.  

Owl Fire (September 8): The fire, located approximately 20 miles west of North Fork on the North Fork Ranger District, is 747 acres.  The fire, burning in grass, brush, Douglas fir, and snags is 100% contained.  The fire is on InciWeb at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8416/.   

Norton (August 1):  The lightning fire is located approximately seven miles northwest of Lower Loon Creek on the Middle Fork Ranger District in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness.  The 9,054 acre fire burning in subalpine fir, Douglas fir, sagebrush, and grass is located in steep rugged terrain.  Fire activity is minimal, the fire is smoldering with most of the activity on the west side of the fire.  The fire is under a point protection strategy, fire managers are utilizing air resources to determine action points and assess values in the vicinity.  Fire managers continue to assess the fire using remote cameras and aircraft.  The fire can be found on InciWeb at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8308/.   

Moose (July 17):  The fire is being updated separately and can be found on InciWeb at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8249/. 

Woodtick (July 14):  The lightning fire started as two separate fires approximately six (6) miles west, northwest of Meyers Cove on the Middle Fork Ranger District in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness.  The 9,598 acre fire burning in timber, grass, and brush is located in steep rugged terrain.  Fire activity is minimal, the fire is creeping.  The fire is under a point protection and confine and contain strategies with risk to responders and public safety being the top priority.  The fire can be found on InciWeb at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8253/. 

Wolf Fang Fire (July 13):  The lightning fire is located approximately four (4) miles northeast of the confluence of Big Creek and the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness on the North Fork Ranger District.  The 2,082 acre fire burning in spruce and fir is located in steep, rugged terrain.  Fire activity is minimal, the fire is smoldering.  Risk to responders and public safety are the top priorities for the Wolf Fang Fire.  Due to the inaccessibility of the terrain and snag hazards a remote camera and aviation are assessing the fire daily.  The fire can be found on InciWeb at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8273/.  

Weather:  Under the influence of high pressure through the weekend, warm and dry conditions will prevail through Friday with a slight cooldown expected over the weekend. Afternoon humidities will remain dry as winds stay light through the start of next week. Our next system is on track to arrive midweek next week with increased winds ahead of and during the event with chances for rain and high elevation snow. 

The forest is asking visitors to be aware of the MODERATE fire danger for the Salmon-Challis National Forest.  One Less Spark Means One Less Wildfire.  

Nationally, there are 13 uncontained large fires being managed under a full suppression strategy and 66 large fires managed under a strategy other than full suppression.  

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The Salmon-Challis National Forest has had three (3) new fires in the last week.  To date, there have been 47 wildfires reported on the Salmon-Challis National Forest.  41 of those reported fires are out.

Eddy Fire (September 24): The fire, located approximately 12 miles northwest of Challis on the Challis -Yankee Fork Ranger District was estimated at 0.10 acres.  The fire, burning in Douglas fir, is out.

Garfield Fire (September 23): The lightning fire, located approximately 33 miles northeast of Mackay on the Lost River Ranger District was estimated at 0.10 acres.  The fire, burning is spruce and fir, is out.

Wildhorse Fire (September 19): The lightning fire, located approximately 25 miles southwest of Mackay on the Lost River Ranger District is estimated at 0.10 acres.  The fire, burning in spruce and fir is out.

Elkhorn Fire (September 18): The lightning fire, located approximately 27 miles northwest of Salmon on the North Fork Ranger District in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, is estimated at 0.10 to 0.25 acres.  The fire, burning in grass and dead/down fuels is out.

Saw Log Fire (September 10): The lightning fire, located approximately 22 miles northwest of Challis on the Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District, is estimated at two (2) acres.  The fire, burning in timber with a litter understory is out.

Horse Fire (September 8): The fire, located approximately 5½ miles northwest of Corn Creek on the North Fork Ranger District in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness is estimated at 397 acres.  The fire is burning in lodgepole, fir, and snags.  The fire is being managed under a point protection strategy.  Fire activity is minimal, the fire is smoldering in the interior of the perimeter.  The fire can be found on InciWeb at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8416/.

Owl Fire (September 8): The fire, located approximately 20 miles west of North Fork on the North Fork Ranger District, is 747 acres.  The fire, burning in grass, brush, Douglas fir, and snags is 100% contained.  The fire is on InciWeb at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8416/.

Norton (August 1):  The lightning fire is located approximately seven miles northwest of Lower Loon Creek on the Middle Fork Ranger District in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness.  The 9,054 acre fire burning in subalpine fir, Douglas fir, sagebrush, and grass is located in steep rugged terrain.  Fire activity is minimal, the fire is smoldering with most of the activity on the west side of the fire.  The fire is under a point protection strategy, fire managers are utilizing air resources to determine action points and assess values in the vicinity.  Fire managers continue to assess the fire using remote cameras and aircraft.  The fire can be found on InciWeb at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8308/.

Moose (July 17):  The fire is being updated separately and can be found on InciWeb at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8249/.

Woodtick (July 14):  The lightning fire started as two separate fires approximately six (6) miles west, northwest of Meyers Cove on the Middle Fork Ranger District in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness.  The 9,598 acre fire burning in timber, grass, and brush is located in steep rugged terrain.  Fire activity is minimal, the fire is creeping.  The fire is under a point protection and confine and contain strategies with risk to responders and public safety being the top priority.  The fire can be found on InciWeb at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8253/.

Wolf Fang Fire (July 13):  The lightning fire is located approximately four (4) miles northeast of the confluence of Big Creek and the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness on the North Fork Ranger District.  The 2,082 acre fire burning in spruce and fir is located in steep, rugged terrain.  Fire activity is minimal, the fire is smoldering.  Risk to responders and public safety are the top priorities for the Wolf Fang Fire.  Due to the inaccessibility of the terrain and snag hazards a remote camera and aviation are assessing the fire daily.  The fire can be found on InciWeb at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8273/.

Weather:  High pressure today and Tuesday will support very warm and dry conditions with valley relative humidities dropping to 10-15% and poor overnight recovery at upper slopes, but light winds. A trough of low pressure will bring increasing winds but also increasing humidity and cooling temps from Wednesday through the end of the week. A few light showers may accompany this feature Wednesday night and Thursday.

The forest is asking visitors to be aware of the HIGH fire danger for the Salmon-Challis National Forest.  The U.S. Forest Service, Idaho Department of Lands, and Bureau of Land Management in east-central Idaho are in Stage 1 fire restrictions.  Stage 1 fire restrictions apply to federal, state, state endowment, private forestland and rangelands within the designated area.  One Less Spark Means One Less Wildfire.

Nationally, there are 17 uncontained large fires being managed under a full suppression strategy and 81 large fires managed under a strategy other than full suppression.

Visit our website at: www.fs.usda.gov/scnf/, ‘Like Us’ on Facebook @salmonchallisnf, and ‘Follow Us’ on Twitter @salmonchallisnf.

The Central Idaho Dispatch Zone is at VERY HIGH Fire Danger

CENTRAL IDAHO FIRE RESTRICTIONS AREA IS IN STAGE I FIRE RESTRICTIONS

The Salmon-Challis National Forest has had one (1) new fire in the last week.  To date, there have been 44 wildfires reported on the Salmon-Challis National Forest.  36 of those reported fires are out.  

Elkhorn Fire (September 18): The fire, located approximately 27 miles northwest of Salmon on the North Fork Ranger District in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, is estimated at 0.10 to 0.25 acres.  The fire is burning in grass and dead/down fuels.  A storm cell passed over the fire area yesterday afternoon, fire managers will do a reconnaissance flight of the fire area today to gather more information.  Further information will be shared if significant activity occurs.  

Saw Log Fire (September 10): The fire, located approximately 22 miles northwest of Challis on the Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District, is estimated at two (2) acres.  The fire, burning in timber with a litter understory is 100% contained.  

Horse Fire (September 8): The fire, located approximately 5½ miles northwest of Corn Creek on the North Fork Ranger District in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness is estimated at 397 acres.  The fire is burning in lodgepole, fir, and snags.  The fire is being managed under a point protection strategy.  Fire activity is minimal.  The fire can be found on InciWeb at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8416/.  

Owl Fire (September 8): The fire is being updated separately and can be found on InciWeb at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8416/.  

Siah Fire (August 17): The 11 acre lightning fire, located approximately six (6) miles northwest of Indian Creek Guard Station on the Middle Fork Ranger District in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness.  The fire burning in grass, brush, and fir is out.  

Norton (August 1):  The lightning fire is located approximately seven miles northwest of Lower Loon Creek on the Middle Fork Ranger District in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness.  The 9,054 acre fire burning in subalpine fir, Douglas fir, sagebrush, and grass is located in steep rugged terrain.  Fire activity has moderated due to recent precipitation over the fire area.  The fire is under a point protection strategy, fire managers are utilizing air resources to determine action points and assess values in the vicinity.  Fire managers continue to assess the fire using remote cameras and aircraft.  The fire can be found on InciWeb at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8308/.  

Moose (July 17):  The fire is being updated separately and can be found on InciWeb at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8249/. 

Woodtick (July 14):  The lightning fire started as two separate fires approximately six (6) miles west, northwest of Meyers Cove on the Middle Fork Ranger District in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness.  The 9,598 acre fire burning in timber, grass, and brush is located in steep rugged terrain.  Fire activity is minimal, the fire is smoldering and creeping.  The fire is under a point protection and confine and contain strategies with risk to responders and public safety being the top priority.  The fire can be found on InciWeb at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8253/. 

Wolf Fang Fire (July 13):  The lightning fire is located approximately four (4) miles northeast of the confluence of Big Creek and the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness on the North Fork Ranger District.  The 2,082 acre fire burning in spruce and fir is located in steep, rugged terrain.  Fire activity is minimal, the fire is smoldering.  Risk to responders and public safety are the top priorities for the Wolf Fang Fire.  Due to the inaccessibility of the terrain and snag hazards, Middle Fork Peak lookout, a remote camera, and aviation are assessing the fire daily.  The fire can be found on InciWeb at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8273/.  

Weather:  A low pressure system will remain positioned off the northern California coast through Tuesday resulting in warm, dry, and locally breezy conditions across the region.  The low moves onshore and across the region Wednesday and Thursday resulting in widespread showers and cooler temperatures.  

The forest is asking visitors to be aware of the VERY HIGH fire danger for the Salmon-Challis National Forest.  The U.S. Forest Service, Idaho Department of Lands, and Bureau of Land Management in east-central Idaho are in Stage 1 fire restrictions.  Stage 1 fire restrictions apply to federal, state, state endowment, private forestland and rangelands within the designated area.  One Less Spark Means One Less Wildfire.  

Nationally, there are 24 uncontained large fires being managed under a full suppression strategy and 81 large fires managed under a strategy other than full suppression.  For information on smoke visit: https://fire.airnow.gov/.  

Visit our website at: www.fs.usda.gov/scnf/, ‘Like Us’ on Facebook @salmonchallisnf, and ‘Follow Us’ on Twitter @salmonchallisnf.  

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Diamond Watch Fire Update 10/13/2022
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8264/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USFSIPNF
  Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Priest Lake Ranger District Phone: (208) 557-8813
  Location: 5.5 miles west of Nordman, ID, in Pend Oreille County, WA
  Size: 1,336 acres Personnel: 16 Containment: 67% Incident Commander: ICT4 Hirst
Overview: The lightning-caused Diamond Watch Fire was detected on the evening of July 14th. The fire is visible from ID Highway 57 near Priest Lake and is burning on a ridge east of Diamond Peak, located 5.5 miles west of Nordman, ID, in Pend Oreille County, WA. The fire was mapped at 1,336 acres via an infrared flight last night, 10/6. Most of the heat continues to be concentrated on the ridge's western slope, with portions of the perimeter having slightly grown over the last week. Firefighters and public safety remain the top priority.
Planned Actions: Firefighters utilize heavy equipment, including masticators and dozers, to help reinforce containment lines along the forest roads surrounding the fire. Clearing away the vegetation that parallels the roads creates a large fuel break where firefighters can work to fight the fire safely. FSR 308 is being used as the southern and western containment lines, and FSR 657 has been reinforced on the east connecting FSR 308 to Diamond Creek. Diamond Creek acts as a natural barrier keeping the fire contained on the northern edge in addition to FSR 311 and 657. Crews reinforce lines by digging additional handlines, laying hoses, and setting up sprinkler systems with pumps to help stop any spread beyond containment lines. Direct action within the fire area would be very dangerous to firefighters due to the steep, rugged terrain covered by dead and down trees in jackstraw piles.
Smoke: Smoke from numerous fires in WA and ID have had some impacts on the air quality around Priest Lake. The Air Quality Index has remained "Good" most days, but it has moved into "Moderate" several times over the last month. For an interactive air quality map and predicted smoke conditions, visit https://fire.airnow.gov/.
Weather: A return to abnormal seasonal temps in the 60s to 70s with moderated RHs in the upper 30s to 40s this coming week will allow for slow to minimal fire growth. 
  Closures & Evacuations: Area and road closures have been issued for Forest Service Roads 311, 308, 1362H, and the area near the Diamond Watch Fire. Petit Lake and it’s associated dispersed campsites are within the area closure. FSR 1362 remains open. This closure is for public safety due to heavy equipment operations and wildfire suppression effects on the Diamond Watch Fire. All methods of travel prohibited (foot, mechanized, motorized, and stock) on the closed roads and area. Closed roads serve as containment lines while heavy equipment and fire personnel continue with suppression repair work. Changes in closure status will be promptly shared. The Priest Lake area can be accessed from the Colville National Forest through Newport, WA, via US Highway 2 north and Priest River, ID, via ID Highway 57 north. There are NO evacuations. However, when living in fire-prone areas, it is recommended that all area residents have an evacuation plan in place, including having all important documents, pictures, prescriptions, and pets gathered up and quickly transportable. Residents of Bonner County, ID, or Pend Oreille, WA, can visit https://www.nixle.com or text their home zip code to 888777 to sign up for emergency alerts.
Hunting in the IPNF: The Idaho Panhandle National Forests encourages visitors to enjoy their public land by following travel management guidelines to minimize erosion impacts, aid in wildlife protection, provide non-motorized recreation and hunting opportunities, and protect natural resource values. Specific closure area information for the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, including maps, are posted on the IPNF Alerts & Notices web page (https://www.fs.usdalgov/alerts/ipnf/alertsnotices) statewide information on fires and closures is provided on the Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s Fire Map web page (https://idfg.idaho.gov/ifwis/maps/realtime/fire/)  Prescribed fire plans can be found at http://bit.ly/NorthIdahoRxFire. In the opened areas, the public should be prepared to meet heavy equipment and other traffic on roads; be aware that weather conditions such as precipitation and wind can rapidly change conditions on the ground, especially in fire areas. Wind can blow trees across roadways and trails, and precipitation can wash debris across roads and trails, blocking access and raising stream and river levels. Forest visitors must be prepared to stay longer than expected due to changing circumstances. Preparing for the unexpected is the best plan.

Diamond Watch Fire Update 10/11/2022


Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8264/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USFSIPNF
  Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Priest Lake Ranger District Phone: (208) 557-8813
  Location: 5.5 miles west of Nordman, ID, in Pend Oreille County, WA
  Size: 1,284 acres Personnel: 16 Containment: 65% Incident Commander: ICT4 Hurst
Overview: The lightning-caused Diamond Watch Fire was detected on the evening of July 14th. The fire is visible from ID Highway 57 near Priest Lake and is burning on a ridge east of Diamond Peak, located 5.5 miles west of Nordman, ID, in Pend Oreille County, WA. The fire was mapped at 1,284 acres via an infrared flight last night, 10/6. Most of the heat continues to be concentrated on the ridge's western slope, with portions of the perimeter having slightly grown over the last week. Firefighters and public safety remain the top priority.
Planned Actions: Firefighters utilize heavy equipment, including masticators and dozers, to help reinforce containment lines along the forest roads surrounding the fire. Clearing away the vegetation that parallels the roads creates a large fuel break where firefighters can work to fight the fire safely. FSR 308 is being used as the southern and western containment lines, and FSR 657 has been reinforced on the east connecting FSR 308 to Diamond Creek. Diamond Creek acts as a natural barrier keeping the fire contained on the northern edge in addition to FSR 311 and 657. Crews reinforce lines by digging additional handlines, laying hoses, and setting up sprinkler systems with pumps to help stop any spread beyond containment lines. Direct action within the fire area would be very dangerous to firefighters due to the steep, rugged terrain covered by dead and down trees in jackstraw piles.
Smoke: Smoke from numerous fires in WA and ID have had some impacts on the air quality around Priest Lake. The Air Quality Index has remained "Good" most days, but it has moved into "Moderate" several times over the last month. For an interactive air quality map and predicted smoke conditions, visit https://fire.airnow.gov/.
Weather: A return to abnormal seasonal temps in the 60s to 70s with moderated RHs in the upper 30s to 40s this coming week will allow for slow to minimal fire growth. 
  Closures & Evacuations: Area and road closures have been issued for Forest Service Roads 311, 308, 1362H, and the area near the Diamond Watch Fire. Petit Lake and it’s associated dispersed campsites are within the area closure. FSR 1362 remains open. This closure is for public safety due to heavy equipment operations and wildfire suppression effects on the Diamond Watch Fire. All methods of travel prohibited (foot, mechanized, motorized, and stock) on the closed roads and area. Closed roads serve as containment lines while heavy equipment and fire personnel continue with suppression repair work. Changes in closure status will be promptly shared. The Priest Lake area can be accessed from the Colville National Forest through Newport, WA, via US Highway 2 north and Priest River, ID, via ID Highway 57 north.
There are NO evacuations. However, when living in fire-prone areas, it is recommended that all area residents have an evacuation plan in place, including having all important documents, pictures, prescriptions, and pets gathered up and quickly transportable. Residents of Bonner County, ID, or Pend Oreille, WA, can visit https://www.nixle.com or text their home zip code to 888777 to sign up for emergency alerts.
Hunting in the IPNF: The Idaho Panhandle National Forests encourages visitors to enjoy their public land by following travel management guidelines to minimize erosion impacts, aid in wildlife protection, provide non-motorized recreation and hunting opportunities, and protect natural resource values. Specific closure area information for the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, including maps, are posted on the IPNF Alerts & Notices web page (https://www.fs.usdalgov/alerts/ipnf/alertsnotices) statewide information on fires and closures is provided on the Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s Fire Map web page (https://idfg.idaho.gov/ifwis/maps/realtime/fire/)  Prescribed fire plans can be found at http://bit.ly/NorthIdahoRxFire. In the opened areas, the public should be prepared to meet heavy equipment and other traffic on roads; be aware that weather conditions such as precipitation and wind can rapidly change conditions on the ground, especially in fire areas. Wind can blow trees across roadways and trails, and precipitation can wash debris across roads and trails, blocking access and raising stream and river levels. Forest visitors must be prepared to stay longer than expected due to changing circumstances. Preparing for the unexpected is the best plan.

 Diamond Watch Fire Update

 
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8264/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USFSIPNF
Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Priest Lake Ranger District
Phone: (208) 557-8813

Location: 5.5 miles west of Nordman, ID in Pend Oreille County, WA      Cause: Lightning      Start Date: July 14
Size: 1177 acres      Personnel: 15      Confined/Contained: 55%      Incident Commander: ICT4 Hirst 


 *These updates will be produced only if significant events occur*

 
Overview: The Diamond Watch Fire started by lightning on July 14th had a small uptick in fire activity this week. The smoke was highly visible from ID Highway 57 near Nordman, ID and is burning below the eastern slope of Diamond Peak.  The public is encouraged not to stop along the roadway if traveling HWY 57 near the fire area.  The fire has been burning in rugged, steep, and dangerous terrain which has prompted fire officials to apply a confine/contain strategy to provide a safe working environment for firefighters.  Smoke will continue to linger as duff and small timber litter debris burn within the fire.  Fire behavior has been low to moderate, with fire mostly creeping along the forest floor. 

 
Planned Actions:  Increased fire activity over the last few days on the eastern perimeter was due to duff and small timber litter debris burning as the fire gets closer to the containment line along Forest Service Road (FSR) 657.  Once the fire reaches FSR 657, firefighters will be able to access the fire’s edge and start taking suppression action on that part of the fire.  The southern containment line along FSR 308 is holding and the fire is cool where it has reached the road.   The fire continues to burn towards FSR 308 and FSR 311, which will eventually tie together on the western containment line.  The fire on the northern perimeter is slowly backing down the ridge towards Diamond Creek which will act as a natural barrier confining the northern edge of the fire.  Firefighters will continue to take suppression action as the fire’s edge becomes more accessible and allows for safe and efficient firefighting tactics.  

 
Smoke: Regional smoke from fires in the Western States and Canada have had impacts to the air quality around Priest Lake. For a current interactive air quality map and predicted smoke conditions, visit https://fire.airnow.gov/.

 
Closures & Evacuations: Area and road closures have been issued for Forest Service Roads 311, 308, 1362H and the area in the vicinity of the Diamond Watch Fire. Petit Lake and its associated dispersed campsites are within the area closure. FSR 1362 remains open. This closure is for public safety and all methods of travel are prohibited (foot, mechanized, motorized and stock) on the closed roads and areas. A closure on the Colville National Forest includes roads on the Idaho Panhandle National Forest. The closure is due to the Thor fire and starts at the junction of FS 302 and FSR 1013. The most up to date fire area closures can be found at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/ipnf/alerts-notices for the Idaho Panhandle National Forest and at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/colville/alerts-notices for the Colville National Forest. 

 
Preparedness & Restrictions: Wildfire season is not over and the need to be prepared continues. Please visit https://www.ready.gov/wildfires for details on preparing your home and family for potential wildfires on your area. There are no fire restrictions in place for the Diamond Watch Fire. For current fire restrictions around Idaho, visit https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-management/fire-restrictions-finder/. Residents of Bonner County, ID or Pend Oreille, WA can visit https://www.nixle.com or text home zip code to 888777 to sign up for emergency alerts. 

 
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