Woodtick Norton Fires Update August 23 2022
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Publication Type: News
Woodtick and Norton Fires See Minimal Growth
The Woodtick Fire is at 5,737 acres, growing less than 100 acres over the last week. For the past few days, fire managers observed the fire backing slowly into the wet drainage bottom of Woodtick Creek. Remote heat areas remain in the Martindale Creek drainage. The Norton Fire is moving slowly and is currently at 1,266 acres. As the fire’s edge progresses south, it is moving into previous fire scars, which will likely limit the spread in that direction. Firefighters continue to observe fire behavior daily.
The Woodtick Fire (lightning-caused) started as two separate fires on July 14th, 2022, in a rugged and remote area in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. The incident management team is using a combination of strategies on the fire. Firefighters made multiple attempts to directly engage with the fire. Due to the risk to firefighters in the remote, steep, and rugged terrain, fire managers decided to shift from a “direct attack” strategy to the “point protection” strategy. This focused operations on protecting highly valued resources such as structures, natural resources, cultural resources, and other property. Additionally, firefighters are employing the “confine and contain” strategy to safely connect natural barriers in the area (such as rocky outcrops and creeks) through actions including fireline construction, burn-out, and bucket drops. Since mid-July, the area has experienced multiple red flag warnings for gusty winds, high temperatures, low humidity, and thunderstorms.
On July 30th and 31st, firefighters took the opportunity of favorable weather to implement a firing operation using aerial and hand ignition to eliminate fuel in the path of the fire. This allowed firefighters to secure the fire’s edge near the communities of Camas Creek, Red Spar, and Meyers Cover. After the backburn operation, crews patrolled, mopped up, and secured the fire’s edge in this area. Helicopters were used for bucket drops to cool hot spots. Equipment and supplies remain staged if needed for future point protection actions.
The Norton Fire (lightning-caused) started on August 1st, 2022, approximately seven miles northwest of Lower Loon Creek in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. The next day, the Norton Lookout and outbuildings were covered with structure wrap, which reflects radiant heat and diverts embers from settling directly on the building. Fire managers utilized air resources determine management action points and assess structures.
Fire managers use cameras temporarily posted on the Sleeping Deer and Middle Fork Peak lookouts to observe fire activity in the inaccessible and rugged terrain of the Woodtick and Norton fires.
While the fires remain active, the activity is in areas away from values or in locations where firefighters have plenty of time to implement point protection strategies. Most likely, the fires will extinguish sometime in the fall or early winter—when the days are shorter and the weather is cooler and wetter. Inciweb will be updated as significant activity occurs.
Closures: Two closures remain in effect on the Woodtick Fire. To view the orders in their entirety and other information regarding the fires, please refer to: https://bit.ly/WoodtickFireClosure
Cedar Creek Fire Update Friday September 16 2022
Related Incident: Cedar Creek Fire
Publication Type: News
Cedar Creek Fire
September 16, 2022
Daily Update at 9:15 AM
Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts
Current Situation: The Lane County Sheriff’s Office reduced the evacuation level in all zones in and around the cities of Westfir, Oakridge, and High Prairie to Level 1 (Be Ready). A current map of the evacuation areas in Lane County is available at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/CedarCreek.
Email: 2022.cedarcreek@firenet.gov
Actualizacion Diaria Incendio Cedar Creek Sept 15
Related Incident: Cedar Creek Fire
Publication Type: News
Cedar Creek Fire
15 de septiembre, 2022
Información al día 9:00 AM
Resumen del Incendio Cedar Creek
Situación actual: El incendio permanece activo, quemando en su mayor parte con una intensidad baja a moderada sobre el perímetro en donde la materia de combustión y la topografía del terreno son propicias y en el centro del Incendio entre varios espacios aun no quemados. En la zona Este, se observan algunas manchas e igniciones de fuego acarreados por vientos del Oeste. Aunque el comportamiento del incendio ha bajado su intensidad considerablemente, desde el fin de semana pasada, todavía existe material de combustión seco y el fuego podría incrementarse bajo la presencia de condiciones ideales. Las condiciones de humo continuaran demorándose durante la semana y afectando la calidad del aire en el área.
Email: 2022.cedarcreek@firenet.gov
Community Meeting Saturday September 17th West Zone
Related Incident: Cedar Creek Fire
Publication Type: Announcement
Pacific Northwest Team 3 will be hosting a community meeting for the West Zone on Saturday Sept. 17 at 11:00 am.
Join us in-person or virtually on Facebook Live for an update on the current fire situation https://www.facebook.com/CedarCreekFire2022/
The meeting will be in-person at Oakridge Highschool Auditorium, 47997 W 1st St Oakridge, OR 97463
CEDAR CREEK FIRE EVACUTION UPDATE September 15th
Related Incident: Cedar Creek Fire
Publication Type: Announcement
CEDAR CREEK FIRE EVACUATION LEVEL CHANGES: 09/15/22The Lane County Sheriff’s Office continues to work closely with the fire teams. At this time we are able to reduce the following areas to Level 1 (BE READY):
1. High Prairie area, including all of High Prairie Road, Brock Road, Bar BL Ranch Road, Nubian Way, Mountain View Road, and Huckleberry Lane
2. Westfir-Oakridge Road from Westfir city limits to Roberts Road
3. McFarland Road4. Oakridge north of Laurel Butte Road
This means that all zones in and around the Cities of Westfir, Oakridge, and High Prairie have been reduced to Level 1 (Be Ready). Many forest and road closures are still in effect. Authorities would like to remind the public that fire crews are still operating heavily in the area. Please steer clear of fire traffic and other heavy equipment that may be in the area. Residents are asked to drive safely, and obey all road closures and traffic safety laws.
An updated map of the evacuation areas is available at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/CedarCreek.Residents should be reminded that although evacuation levels are able to be reduced again today, it is possible that conditions could change at a moment’s notice. Please stay informed of the latest information available.
Level 1 (Be Ready) means that you should be aware of danger in your area. Monitor emergency services websites and local news for information. This is the time for preparation and the precautionary movement of people with special needs, mobile property and pets and livestock. If conditions worsen, emergency services personnel may contact via an emergency notification system.
Please refer to www.tripcheck.com for the latest information on highway closures. Officials are asking residents to keep cell phones and any other devices used to receive emergency alerts charged. Residents should also make sure that they have adequate fuel to evacuate should conditions change.
Public safety personnel cannot guarantee they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Continue to closely monitor your phone, local media and www.LaneCountyOR.gov/CedarCreek for information
Cedar Creek Fire Update September 15 2022
Related Incident: Cedar Creek Fire
Publication Type: News
Cedar Creek Fire
September 15, 2022
Daily Update at 9:00 AM
Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts
Current Situation: The fire remains active, mostly burning with low to moderate intensity on the perimeter where fuels and topography are conducive and in the center of the fire within a large pocket of unburned fuels. Some spotting and torching is occurring in the East Zone carried by westerly winds. Although fire behavior has calmed considerably since last weekend, fuels are still dry and fire behavior could increase under the right conditions. Smoke will continue to linger through the week, impacting air quality.
Oakridge Community Meeting: A community meeting for the communities of Oakridge and Westfir is scheduled for Saturday, September 17 at 11 am at the Oakridge High School Auditorium. The meeting will also be streamed on Facebook Live.
Email: 2022.cedarcreek@firenet.gov
Actualizacion Diaria Incendio Cedar Creek Sept 14
Related Incident: Cedar Creek Fire
Publication Type: News
14 de septiembre, 2022
Información al día – 8:50 AM
Resumen del Incendio Cedar Creek
Situación Actual: Como una decisión conjunta entre la línea de la Oficina del Alguacil y el equipo de bomberos, redujeron el Nivel de Evacuación a Nivel 1 (Prepárese) para la ciudad de Westfir y Oakridge, localizadas entre Laurel Butte y el Middle Fork Willamette River al Oeste de la Fish Hatchery Road. No hubo cambios en otras áreas que fueron reducidas a Nivel 2 (Listos) el día Lunes, incluyendo High Prairie, el área del reservorio de Hills Creek y Oakridge al norte de Laurel Butte Road y al Este de Fish Hatchery Road. El martes, el Bosque nacional de Deschutes emitió una orden de cierre más extenso incluyendo áreas del bosque en donde los bomberos se encuentran laborando arduamente. Los bomberos están operando equipo pesado a lo largo del corredor de Cascade Lakes Highway así como a través de los caminos del bosque. Se pide a los residentes mantenerse alerta con el incremento del tráfico relacionado con el Incendio, por favor conduzca con cuidado y cumpla con las ordenes de cierre de caminos, así como con la ley de seguridad de tránsito.
El incendio permanece activo, quemando con una intensidad de bajo a moderado. Aunque el comportamiento del incendio ha disminuido considerablemente desde el fin de semana pasado, el material de combustión todavía está seco con posibilidades de quema. Las condiciones de humo continuaran demorándose durante la semana y afectando la calidad del aire en el área. Estas condiciones están impactando comunidades sobre el lado Este del incendio, particularmente La Pine, Crescent lake, Sun River y Bend.
Restricciones: Están en pie las restricciones en el área del Bosque nacional de Willamette y Deschutes.
Email: 2022.cedarcreek@firenet.gov
Cedar Creek Fire Update Sept 14 2022
Related Incident: Cedar Creek Fire
Publication Type: News
September 14, 2022
Daily Update – 8:50 AM
Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts
Current Situation: The Lane County Sheriff’s Office, in consultation with the fire team, reduced the evacuation to Level 1 (Be Ready) for the City of Westfir and Oakridge between Laurel Butte and the Middle Fork Willamette River west of Fish Hatchery Road. Other areas that were reduced to Level 2 (Be Set) on Monday, remain at Level 2, including: High Prairie area, Hills Creek Reservoir area, and Oakridge north of Laurel Butte Road and east of Fish Hatchery Road. The Deschutes National Forest issued an expanded closure Tuesday to include areas of the forest where fire crews are working. Crews are operating heavy equipment along the Cascade Lakes Highway corridor and along forest roads. Residents are asked to be aware of increased fire-related traffic, drive safely, and obey all road closures and traffic safety laws.
Email: 2022.cedarcreek@firenet.gov
Deschutes National Forest Closure Expanded
Related Incident: Cedar Creek Fire
Publication Type: Closures
Public Affairs Officer: Jean Nelson-Dean, Deschutes National Forest, 541-280-3469
Forest closure for Cedar Creek Fire to expand
Closure to address both some fire spread as well as increase firefighting operational efficiencies
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Actualizacion Diaria Incendio Cedar Creek sept 13 2022
Related Incident: Cedar Creek Fire
Publication Type: News
septiembre 13, 2022
Actualización diaria – 7:30 AM
Datos rápidos del Incendio Cedar Creek
Situación actual: La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Lane (Lane County Sheriff’s Office) redujo los niveles de evacuación el lunes para elevar toda el área de Oakridge del Nivel 3 (Go Now/Vaya Ahora) al Nivel 2 (Set/Establece). El este del condado de Lane, el este del lago Waldo Lake y el norte de Waldo Lake Wilderness y el oeste del condado de Deschutes permanecen en el Nivel 3 (Go Now/Vaya Ahora). Los bomberos continuarán trabajando con la policía local para comunicar las condiciones del incendio y mantener segura a la comunidad. Se recomienda a las personas con limitaciones de movilidad o especialmente sensibles al humo a no volver a las zonas de Nivel 2. Aquellos que opten por permanecer en los albergues seguirán recibiendo los servicios proporcionados por la Cruz Roja. El humo continúa creando una calidad de aire poco saludable, que probablemente continuará durante varios días más. El humo ahora está afectando a las comunidades en el lado este del incendio, particularmente a La Pine, Crescent Lake, Sun River y Bend.
Correo electrónico: 2022.cedarcreek@firenet.gov