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White River and Irving Peak Fires Update August 23 2022

Related Incident: White River (& Irving Peak)
Publication Type: News

Highlights: The White River and Irving Peak Fires were started by lightning on August 11 and are burning on the Okanagan-Wenatchee National Forest, approximately 15 miles northwest of Plain, WA.

Operations: Firefighters are making progress along Forest Road 6504 connecting the dozer line with the handline along the southeastern edge of the Irving Peak Fire. Crews will continue chipping and brushing there. Three masticators are also operating on Forest Road 6504 grinding trees and brush into smaller pieces, greatly increasing the rate of firefighters’ work. Chipping work continues on Sears Creek Road, and has finished on Windmill Lane southeast of the White River Fire.

Evacuations: Chelan County Sheriff's office has issued a Level 3 evacuation (Go Now) for Sears Creek Road, White River Road is at a Level 2 (Be Prepared), and Little Wenatchee Road is at a Level 1 (Stay Alert). Emergency personnel are in the process of advising residents in the area. Residents of five homes were evacuated from the Sears Creek Area.

For an interactive evacuation map of Chelan County, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/whiteriverevacuationmap.

To sign up for the Chelan County emergency alert system, please visit https://public.alertsense.com/signup/?regionid=1184.

Weather: Today’s weather will have a bit more humidity and moisture. As the day warms up, there is an increased chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon.

Fire Behavior: Conditions will still support fire spread, but winds will be light and will not drive significant growth. With the lack of stronger winds, fire behavior will be terrain driven rather than wind driven. There is still the potential for pockets of active fire behavior on both the White River and Irving Peak fires as they are burning in dry timber litter.

Closures: The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has issued a closure order for the White River Fire area: https://www.fs.usda.gov/.../FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1054295.pdf

Additionally, it is recommended to avoid recreating in the Little Wenatchee and White River Road (FS Roads 6500 and 6400) areas.

Restrictions: Campfires are not allowed anywhere within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Stage 2 Restrictions are now in effect for the entire forest, including campgrounds and wilderness areas: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/okawen/alerts-notices/...

Pacific Crest Trail: Smoke is visible from the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). While there is currently no impact to the PCT, hikers should be aware that Little Wenatchee Ford and White River Trailheads are closed and cannot be used to access the PCT.
 
Safety Message: Firefighter crews and equipment are busy in and around the fire area. Helicopters and water-scooping aircraft are periodically active on Lake Wenatchee. Be prepared to clear areas of the lake and stay close to shore when scooper aircraft are operating. Please avoid all areas where people and equipment are working. Be cautious and continue to do all you can to prevent wildfires.

Smoke: The current smoke forecast outlook, along with information about air quality health recommendations during smoky conditions, is available at: https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/84d849be

Follow Us Online: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8329/ and www.facebook.com/WhiteRiverFireInfo and www.facebook.com/nwteam7A Spanish translation available will be available at: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/news/8329/


White River and Irving Peak Fires Spanish Language Update August 22 2022

Related Incident: White River (& Irving Peak)
Publication Type: News

Aspectos destacados: Un rayo causó los incendios de White River y Irving Peak el 11 de agosto y están ardiendo en el Bosque Nacional OkanoganWenatchee, a unas 15 millas al noroeste de Plain, WA.

Operaciones: Ayer, el incendio de Irving Peak se mantuvo activo, y se desplazó principalmente hacia el este a lo largo de Wenatchee Ridge como resultado de los vientos del oeste. El fuego está retrocediendo lentamente por la pendiente hacia Forest Road 6500. Los bomberos están trabajando en la carretera 6500 y cerca de ella, al conectar una línea de mano y una línea de topadora debajo del borde del incendio en Forest Road 6504. Los aviones y helicópteros recolectores arrojaron agua sobre el incendio de Irving Peak para controlar la propagación de este y esto continuará hoy. El astillado y retiro de maleza continuará a lo largo de las carreteras al este y al sur del incendio del río White River.

Evacuaciones: la oficina del alguacil del condado de Chelan ha emitido un Nivel 3 evacuación (ir ahora) para Sears Creek Road, White River Road está en un nivel 2 (Esté preparado), y Little Wenatchee Road está en el Nivel 1 (Manténgase alerta). El personal de emergencia está en proceso de asesorar a los residentes en el área. Los residentes de cinco casas fueron evacuados del área de Sears Creek.

Para obtener un mapa de evacuación interactivo del condado de Chelan, visite https://tinyurl.com/whiteriverevacuationmap.

Para inscribirse en el sistema de alerta de emergencia del condado de Chelan, visite https://public.alertsense.com/signup/?regionid=1184.

Comportamiento del fuego: Se prevé que hoy aumentará el fuego en el incendio de Irving Peak. Se espera que el clima cálido y seco continuo y el viento que sigue cambiando de dirección empeoren el comportamiento del fuego. El día de hoy se espera que la actividad de fuego a lo largo del incendio White River sea menor hoy.

Clima: Se espera un clima más fresco hoy junto con un poco de sol y nubes por la tarde. Existe la posibilidad de una ligera probabilidad de tormentas eléctricas en la región esta tarde. Se esperan vientos variables que aumentarán más por la tarde.
COVID-19: El jueves 18 de agosto, el condado de Chelan hizo el cambio a HIGH (ALTO) para el nivel comunitario de COVID-19. El personal de bomberos está implementando precauciones para reducir el riesgo de transmisión en el campamento de bomberos y en el campo. Para obtener orientación e información actuales sobre COVID-19, visite: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/

Cierres: El Bosque Nacional Okanogan-Wenatchee ha emitido un cierre orden para el área de White River Fire. Por favor vea la orden de cierre aquí: https://www.fs.usda.gov/.../FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1054295.pdf. Se recomienda que el público evite recrear en Little Wenatchee y White River Road (FS Roads 6500 y 6400) áreas El Pacific Crest Trail no se ve afectado por este incendio.

Restricciones: No se permiten fogatas en ningún lugar dentro del OkanoganBosque Nacional Wenatchee. Las Restricciones de la Etapa 2 ahora están en vigor para el todo el bosque, incluidos los campamentos y las áreas silvestres: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest - Alerts & Notices (usda.gov).

Pacific Crest Trail: El humo es visible desde Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). Tiempo actualmente no hay impacto en el PCT, los excursionistas deben saber que Little Wenatchee Ford y White River Trailheads están cerrados y no se pueden usar para acceder el PCT.

Mensaje de seguridad: El equipo y las cuadrillas de bomberos están ocupados dentro y alrededor del área de incendios. Los helicópteros y los aviones de recolección de agua están trabajando periódicamente en Lake Wenatchee. Esté preparado para salirse de áreas del lago y permanecer cerca de la orilla cuando los aviones recolectores están realizando operaciones. Por favor, evite cualquier área donde están trabajando personas y equipo. Tenga cuidado y continúe haciendo todo lo posible por prevenir incendios forestales.

En línea: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8329/ | https://www.facebook.com/WhiteRiverFireInfo https://www.facebook.com/nwteam7

Humo: El pronóstico actual del humo, junto con la información sobre las recomendaciones de salud por la calidad del aire durante períodos de humo, está disponible en: https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/84d849be.

Estará disponible una traducción al español en:https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8329/


White River and Irving Peak Fires Update August 22 2022

Related Incident: White River (& Irving Peak)
Publication Type: News

Highlight: The White River and Irving Peak Fires were started by lightning on August 11 and are burning on the Okanagan-Wenatchee National Forest, approximately 15 miles northwest of Plain, WA.

Operations: The Irving Peak Fire was active yesterday, primarily moving east along Wenatchee Ridge from the influence of westerly winds. The fire is slowly backing down the slope toward Forest Road 6500. Firefighters are working on and near the 6500, connecting a hand line and a dozer line below the fire’s edge on Forest Road 6504. Scooper planes and helicopters dropped water on the Irving Peak Fire to moderate fire spread and will continue this work today. Chipping and brushing will continue along the roads to the east and south of the White River Fire.

Weather: Today’s weather is expected to be a bit cooler with some afternoon sun and clouds. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the region is possible this afternoon. Variable winds are expected to increase later in the day.

Fire Behavior: Fire activity on the Irving Peak Fire is expected to increase today. The continued warm and dry weather and changing wind directions are expected to increase fire behavior. Fire activity along the White River Fire is expected to be lower today.

Closures: The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has issued a closure order for the White River Fire and Irving Peak Fire area: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1054295.pdf
Additionally, it is recommended to avoid recreating in the Little Wenatchee and White River Road (FS Roads 6500 and 6400) areas.

Restrictions: Campfires are not allowed anywhere within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Stage 2 Restrictions are now in effect for the entire forest, including campgrounds and wilderness areas: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/okawen/alerts-notices/?cid=fsbdev3_053600
Evacuations: Evacuation levels remain unchanged. Chelan County Sheriff's office has issued a Level 3 evacuation (Go Now) for Sears Creek Road, White River Road is at a Level 2 (Be Prepared), and Little Wenatchee Road is at a Level 1 (Stay Alert).

Pacific Crest Trail: Smoke is visible from the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). While there is currently no impact to the PCT, hikers should be aware that Little Wenatchee Ford and White River Trailheads are closed and cannot be used to access the PCT.

Safety Message: Firefighter crews and equipment are busy in and around the fire area. Helicopters and water-scooping aircraft are periodically active on Lake Wenatchee. Be prepared to clear areas of the lake and stay close to shore when scooper aircraft are operating. Please avoid all areas where people and equipment are working. Be cautious and continue to do all you can to prevent wildfires.

Smoke: The current smoke forecast outlook, along with information about air quality health recommendations during smoky conditions, is available at: Washington Smoke Information https://outlook.airfire.org/outlook/84d849be

Follow Us Online: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8329/ and www.facebook.com/WhiteRiverFireInfo and https://www.facebook.com/nwteam7
 


Oak PostFire BAER Assessment Summary Watershed Report Released

Related Incident: Oak Post-Fire BAER
Publication Type: News

OAK POST-FIRE BAER ASSESSMENT SUMMARY AND WATERSHED RESPONSE REPORT RELEASED

The Forest Service—Sierra National Forest (USFS) completed its BAER post-fire assessment of the Oak burned areas and affected watersheds to determine their response, soil conditions, potential threats, and recommended BAER emergency stabilization measures and actions on National Forest System (NFS) lands. BAER emergency treatments and activities are designed to decreased possible impacts to critical values from the burned areas during rainstorm events such as: life and safety, property, critical natural resources, and cultural resources.

NOTE: Attached below as “Related Information” is a PDF document called “Oak BAER Assessment Summary”.

In addition to the BAER team’s assessment report describing the soil conditions, potential threats to critical values, and recommended stabilization treatment activities, the BAER team released a Watershed Response Report for the Oak burned area.

NOTE: Attached below as “Related Information” is a PDF document called “Oak BAER Watershed Response Report”.

BAER SAFETY MESSAGEEveryone near and downstream from the burned areas should remain alert and stay updated on weather conditions that may result in rain and increased water runoff. Flash flooding may occur quickly during rain events. Be prepared to act. Current weather and emergency notifications can be found at the National Weather Service websites:  www.weather.gov/sto/ and www.weather.gov/hnx/.

Notice Last Day for Updates for Big Swamp Inciweb Page

Related Incident: Big Swamp
Publication Type: News

 Notice: This is the last day for posts to the Big Swamp Inciweb Page. You can continue to track information about the Windigo, Potter, Big Swamp and Camp Hump fire via the Windigo or Potter Fire Inciweb pages. 

Windigo Potter Big Swamp Daily Update 0905

Related Incident: Big Swamp
Publication Type: News

 Fire Information Phone: 541-625-0687 Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govPotter Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Windigo Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/Big Swamp InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/
 Get home safely! Heavy equipment crews and firefighters are working on area Forest roads.Please adhere to road closures, steer clear of graders and other road equipment and followposted speed limits. Your safety, and that our our crews, are our priority.
 Weather: Temperatures will be warm, in the 80s with lower humidity in the teens to low 20%.Tuesday will bring heads-up fire watch weather with gusty winds in the 15-20 mph range. Later inthe week, winds will be from the SE to E with temperatures remaining in the 80's.
 Firefighters and road crews are making excellent progress. and three of the four fires are now100% contained. In the upcoming days, crews will focus on suppression repair work, road gradingand hazard tree abatement.
 Big Swamp Fire: Quiet day out on Big Swamp fire. Crews completed chipping past the 53 Road.Big Swamp fire is now 100% contained.
 Potter Fire: Firefighters pulled hose lays off of some of the containment lines where fire activityno longer pose a concern and crews continue to move brush away from roadsides. Potter fire isnow 99% contained.
 Camel Hump Fire: Local firefighter resources will continue to patrol the area; no heat has beendetected in the past 48 hours. Camel Hump fire is 100% contained.
 Windigo Fire: Suppression repair work continues along the 700 road and road grading wascompleted along the Tokatee Airstrip. The Windigo fire is 100% contained.
Resources: 11 hand crews, 12 engines, 1 dozers, 19 water tenders, 1 helicopter, 1 masticatorTotal personnel 416.
 Closures: The Pacific Crest Trail is open. The Deschutes and Umpqua National Forests (NF)have fire closures around the Windigo fire.The Willamette National Forest reduced fire closuresaround the Big Swamp Fire, opening many roads south of Diamond Drive (Forest Road 21). Toprovide for public and firefighter safety, the Umpqua NF issued a closure for the Camel HumpFire. More information at:Umpqua National Forest Alerts "https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/umpqua/alerts-notices" WillametteNF: https://bit.ly/3cv1Ms6, and Deschutes NF: https://bit.ly/3pMM0vP.Help keep firefighters safe by adhering to the closure orders!
FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Campfires in designated campgrounds or picnic areas only, in fixedpermanent metal fire pits. Open fires are not allowed in dispersed campsites. Check theWillamette and Umpqua National Forest websites for specific public use fire restrictions.
Windigo FireSize: Approx. 1,007 acresContainment: 100%Location: 20 mi SW ofLa Pine, ORCause: Lightning
Potter FireSize: Approx. 629 acresContainment: 99%Location: 8 mi NE ofToketee LakeCause: Lightning
Camel Hump FireSize: Approx. 6 acresContainment: 100%Location: 6 miles SW ofPotter MountainCause: Lightning
Big Swamp FireSize: Approx. 110 acresContainment: 100%Location: 6.5 mi N ofLemolo LakeCause: Lightning


Windigo Potter Big Swamp Daily Update Spanish 0904

Related Incident: Big Swamp
Publication Type: News

Información actual de los Incendios Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp -4/09/2022Línea de Información: 541-625-0687 (8am - 7pm) Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.gov
 Incendio Potter InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Incendio Windigo InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/Incendio Big Swamp InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/
 MANEJE CON CUIDADO: Este fin de semana se celebra el Dia del Trabajo (LaborDay), turistas, residentes y los bomberos estarán movilizándose sobre las mismascarreteras. Por favor, maneje despacio y con cautela, para asegurar su vida y la denuestros bomberos.
 Condiciones climáticas: Temperaturas altas de 70 a 80 grados con humedad relativaalrededor del 20%. Vientos ligeros, menores de 10 mph. Se espera que lastemperaturas retornen a los 80 grados para la próxima semana.
 Incendio Big Swamp: Los bomberos continúan en la ardua tarea de limpieza, trabajosde reparación en líneas externas y en las operaciones de nivelación de carreteras.
 Incendio Potter: Se realizo un trabajo exitoso en la reparación de supresión y losbomberos están retirando troncos y arbustos que representan un peligro para el tráficomoviéndose sobre el sistema de caminos. Así mismo, los bomberos continúan elpatrullaje en los bordes exteriores del incendio.
 Incendio Camel Hump: Los bomberos locales, continúan patrullando el área afectada.Durante las últimas 24 horas, no se han detectado espacios de emanación de calor.
 Incendio Windigo: Ha sido completada la labor de limpieza, el personal continuarapatrullando y listos para asegurar cualquier brote de calor que signifique una amenazapara las líneas de control. El trabajo de supresión incluye el astillado y reparación decaminos, así como la nivelación a lo largo de la carretera 60.
 Recursos: 11 grupos de bomberos, 10 camiones de bomberos, 2 bulldozers, 11cisternas, 1 helicópteros. Total de personal 404.
 Ordenes de cierre de Caminos: El sendero de Pacific Crest está abierto para elpúblico. Los Bosques Nacionales de Deschutes y Umpqua tienen órdenes de cierre decaminos alrededor del Incendio Windigo. El Bosque Nacional de Willamette, redujo laorden de cierre de caminos alrededor del área del Incendio Big Swamp, abriéndosemuchos caminos al sur de Diamond Drive (Carretera Forestal 21). Con el objetivo deproveer seguridad tanto para el público como para los bomberos, el Bosque Nacional 1de Umpqua declaró Orden de cierre de caminos para el Incendio Camel Hump. Paramás información, visite: Umpqua National Forest Alerts"https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/umpqua/alerts-notices" Willamette NF:https://bit.ly/3cv1Ms6, and Deschutes NF: https://bit.ly/3pMM0vP¡POR FAVOR siga las órdenes de cierre de caminos para asegurar la vida de losbomberos trabajando arduamente en su comunidad!
 Restricciones públicas de Incendio: Las fogatas son permitidas solamente encampamentos designados o áreas de picnic, y usando el bracero metálico. Fogatas noson permitidas al acampar de manera dispersa.

 Para más información acerca de las medidas de restricción en el incendio, visite el sitiodel bosque nacional de Willamette y Umpqua.
Incendio WindigoExtensión: Aprox. 1,007 acresContenido: 99%Ubicación: 20 mi SW de LaPine, ORCausa: Relámpagos
Incendio Potter
Extensión: Aprox. 629 acresContenido: 96%Ubicación: 8 mi NE deToketee LakeCausa: Relámpagos
Incendio Camel Hump
Extensión: Aprox. 6 acresContenido:100%Ubicación: 6 miles SW dePotter MountainCausa: Relámpagos
Incendio Big SwampExtensión: Aprox. 110 acresContenido: 97%Ubicación: 6.5 mi N deLemolo LakeCausa: Relámpagos

Windigo Potter Big Swamp Daily Update 0904

Related Incident: Big Swamp
Publication Type: News

Fire Information: Phone: 541-625-0687   Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govPotter Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Windigo Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Big Swamp InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/

WATCH FOR FIRE TRAFFIC: Throughout your Labor Day holiday weekend, remember you are sharing the road with wildland fire crews in the area. We ask everyone to slow down and stay vigilant to keep the community and our firefighters safe. 
Weather: Temperatures from high 70's to mid 80's with humidity around 20%. Winds will be light, less than 10 mph. Next week, temperatures return to the 80's. 
Big Swamp Fire: Crews continue mop up, repair work on exterior lines and road grading operations.
Potter Fire: Suppression repair work went well and crews will be moving logs and brush that pose a hazard to driving on road systems. Firefighters continue to patrol outer edges of fire. 
Camel Hump Fire: Local firefighter resources will continue to patrol the area; no heat has been detected in the past 24 hours.
Windigo Fire: Mop up is complete, resources will continue to patrol and be ready to secure any additional heat that may pose a threat to control lines. Fire Suppression work includes chipping and road repair and grading along the 60 Road. Fire suppression repair 
Resources: 11 hand crews, 10 engines, 2 dozers, 11 water tenders, 1 helicopter,  Total personnel 404.
Closures: The Pacific Crest Trail is open. The Deschutes and Umpqua National Forests (NF) has fire closures around the Windigo fire.The Willamette National Forest reduced fire closures around the Big Swamp Fire, opening many roads south of Diamond Drive (Forest Road 21). To provide for public and firefighter safety, the Umpqua NF issued a closure for the Camel Hump Fire. More information at: Umpqua National Forest Alerts "https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/umpqua/alerts-notices" Willamette NF:  https://bit.ly/3cv1Ms6, and Deschutes NF: https://bit.ly/3pMM0vP. Help keep firefighters safe by adhering to the closure orders! 
FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Campfires in designated campgrounds or picnic areas only, in fixed permanent metal fire pits. Open fires are not allowed in dispersed campsites. Check the Willamette and Umpqua National Forest websites for specific public use fire restrictions. 
Windigo Fire Size: Approx. 1,007 acres Containment: 99% Location: 20 mi SW of La Pine, OR Cause: Lightning

Potter Fire Size: Approx. 629 acres  Containment: 96% Location: 8 mi NE of Toketee Lake   Cause: Lightning

Camel Hump FireSize: Approx. 6 acres  Containment: 100% Location: 6 miles SW of Potter Mountain Cause: Lightning

Big Swamp FireSize: Approx. 110 acres  Containment: 97% Location: 6.5 mi N of Lemolo Lake Cause: Lightning 


Windigo Potter Big Swamp Daily Update Spanish 0903

Related Incident: Big Swamp
Publication Type: News

 Línea de Información: 541-625-0687 (8am - 7pm)                             Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govIncendio Potter InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Incendio Windigo InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Incendio Big Swamp InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/
MANEJE CON CUIDADO: Este fin de semana se celebra el Dia del Trabajo (Labor Day), turistas, residentes y los bomberos estarán movilizándose sobre las mismas carreteras. Por favor, maneje despacio y con cautela, partcularmente a lo largo de la carretera 138 para mantener su seguridad y la de nuestros bomberos.Weather: Nublado con posibilidades de lluvias ligeras por la manana y aclarándose por las horas de la tarde. Temperaturas alcanzando los 80 grados con vientos del Oeste-Northoeste. La presencia del humo podría ser un obstáculo para el uso aéreo el día de hoy.
Incendio Big Swamp:  El viernes, esta área fue protegida de los vientos. Se encuentra en buenas condiciones. Los bomberos continúan patrullando las líneas de fuego y limpiando así como asegurando espacios calientes durante las operaciones de astillado.
Incendio Potter:  Se continúa el trabajo de reparación de supresión y los bomberos están retirando mangueras desplegadas a un lado del incendio. Estas mangueras desplegadas en el terreno provienen de una cisterna de agua hasta en donde se encuentra el fuego.
Incendio Camel Hump:  Los bomberos locales, continúan patrullando el área afectada. Durante las ultimas 24 horas, no se han detectado espacios de emanacion de calor.
 Incendio Windigo: En la tarde del día viernes, se presento un repunte en el comportamiento del incendio abajo del área de Windigo Buttle, envienado una columna de humo hacia el Norte. Esta actividad se genero desde un espacio que no había sido quemado ubicado en el interior de las líneas de contención. Dos helicópteros respondieron y al mismo tiempo los bomberos se movilizaron hacia las afueras de las líneas de contención, al patrullar en busca de cualquier brote de fuego. Los bomberos permanecerán chequeando la zona el día de hoy. Los trabajos de reparación de siupresion, fueron completados con la ayuda de excavadores listos para empezar el trabajo en la carretera.
Recursos: 12 grupos de bomberos, 10 camiones de bomberos, 2 bulldozers, 20 cisternas, 0 helicópteros. Total de personal 421.
 Ordenes de cierre de Caminos:  El sendero de Pacific Crest está abierto para el público. Los Bosques Nacionales de Deschutes y Umpqua tienen órdenes de cierre de caminos alrededor del Incendio Windigo. El Bosque Nacional de Willamette, tiene ordenes de cierre de caminos alrededor del área del Incendio Big Swamp, abriéndose muchos caminos al sur de Diamond Drive (Carretera Forestal 21). Con el objetivo de proveer seguridad tanto para el público como para los bomberos, el Bosque Nacional de Umpqua declaró Orden de cierre de caminos para el Incendio Camel Hump. Para más información, visite: Umpqua National Forest Alerts "https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/umpqua/alerts-notices" Willamette NF:  https://bit.ly/3cv1Ms6, and Deschutes NF: https://bit.ly/3pMM0vPPOR FAVOR siga las órdenes de cierre de caminos para asegurar la vida de los bomberos trabajando arduamente en su comunidad.Restricciones públicas de Incendio:  Las fogatas son permitidas solamente en campamentos designados o áreas de picnic, y en el bracero metálico en el campamento.Para más información acerca de las medidas de restricción en el incendio, visite el sitio del bosque nacional de Willamette y Umpqua.
 Incendio Windigo  Extensión: Aprox. 1,007 acres Contenido: 99% Ubicación: 20 mi SW de La Pine, OR Causa: Relámpagos

 
Incendio Potter Extensión: Aprox. 629 acres  Contenido: 96% Ubicación: 8 mi NE de Toketee Lake   Causa: Relámpagos

Incendio Camel Hump Extensión: Aprox. 6 acres  Contenido:100% Ubicación: 6 miles SW de Potter Mountain Causa: Relámpagos

Incendio Big Swamp Extensión: Aprox. 110 acres  Contenido: 97% Ubicación: 6.5 mi N de Lemolo Lake Causa: Relámpagos

Windigo Potter Big Swamp Daily Update 0903

Related Incident: Big Swamp
Publication Type: News

Fire Information Phone: 541-625-0687   Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govPotter Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Windigo Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/ Big Swamp InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/

WATCH FOR FIRE TRAFFIC: As you begin your Labor Day holiday weekend, remember you are sharing the road with wildland fire crews in the area. We ask everyone to slow down, particularly along Highway 138, and be vigilant to keep the community and our firefighters safe. 
Weather: Cloudy with chance of light rain in the morning, clearing in the afternoon. Temperatures in the 80s with winds from the west-northwest. Smoke in the air may be an issue for aircraft today.
Big Swamp Fire: This area was sheltered from Friday's winds and is looking good. Crews continue patrol firelines and mop up and secure isolated heat and chipping operations. 
Potter Fire: Suppression repair work continues and firefighters pulled hose lay off one side of the fire. Hose lays are hose that extends from an engine to the fire. Crews are moving logs and brush off the road. 
Camel Hump Fire: Local firefighter resources will continue to patrol the area; no heat has been detected in the past 24 hours.
Windigo Fire: On Friday evening, there was an uptick in fire behavior below Windigo Butte, sending a column of smoke to north. Fire activity was from an unburned island of fuels within the interior of the containment lines. Two helicopters responded and crews were on site outside the containment lines patrolling for any spot fires. Firefighters will be on site again today checking that area. Suppression repair work was completed with the excavator and ready to blade the road.
Resources: 12 hand crews, 10 engines, 2 dozers, 20 water tenders, 0 helicopters,  2 masticators. Total personnel 421
Closures: The Pacific Crest Trail is open. The Deschutes and Umpqua National Forests (NF) has fire closures around the Windigo fire.The Willamette National Forest reduced fire closures around the Big Swamp Fire, opening many roads south of Diamond Drive (Forest Road 21). To provide for public and firefighter safety, the Umpqua NF issued a closure for the Camel Hump Fire. More information at: Umpqua National Forest Alerts "https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/umpqua/alerts-notices" Willamette NF:  https://bit.ly/3cv1Ms6, and Deschutes NF: https://bit.ly/3pMM0vP. Help keep firefighters safe by adhering to the closure orders! 
FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Campfires in designated campgrounds or picnic areas only, in fixed permanent metal fire pits. Open fires are not allowed in dispersed campsites. Check the Willamette and Umpqua National Forest websites for specific public use fire restrictions. 
Windigo Fire Size: Approx. 1,007 acres Containment: 99% Location: 20 mi SW of La Pine, OR Cause: Lightning

Potter Fire Size: Approx. 629 acres  Containment: 96% Location: 8 mi NE of Toketee Lake   Cause: Lightning

Camel Hump FireSize: Approx. 6 acres  Containment: 100% Location: 6 miles SW of Potter Mountain Cause: Lightning

Big Swamp FireSize: Approx. 110 acres  Containment: 97% Location: 6.5 mi N of Lemolo Lake Cause: Lightning 


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