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CEDAR CREEK FIRE EVACUATION UPDATE September 13

Related Incident: Cedar Creek Fire

Publication Type: Announcement Tue, 09/13/2022 - 12:00

CEDAR CREEK FIRE EVACUATION UPDATE(9/13/22 @ 11:00 a.m.)Good news! The Lane County Sheriff’s Office, in consultation with the fire team, is able to reduce the following areas to Level 1 (Be Ready): The City of Westfir Oakridge between Laurel Butte and the Middle Fork Willamette River west of Fish Hatchery RoadOther areas that were reduced to Level 2 (Be Set) yesterday, remain at Level 2 (Be Set), including: High Prairie area Hills Creek Reservoir area Oakridge north of Laurel Butte Road and east of Fish Hatchery RoadFire crews are still operating heavily in the area. Residents are asked to be aware of increased fire related traffic, drive safely, and obey all road closures and traffic safety laws. An updated map of the evacuation areas is available at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/CedarCreekWhile every effort is being made to protect the communities of Oakridge, Westfir and High Prairie, 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 and that can happen at any time.

Cedar Creek Fire Evacuation Level Changes September 12

Related Incident: Cedar Creek Fire

Publication Type: Announcement Tue, 09/13/2022 - 12:00

Cedar Creek Fire Evacuation Level Changes: 09/12/22The 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 2 (BE SET): High Prairie area, including all of High Prairie Road, Brock Road, Bar BL Ranch Road, Nubian Way, Mountain View Road, and Huckleberry Lane Westfir-Oakridge Road from Westfir city limits to Roberts Road McFarland Road Oakridge north of Laurel Butte RoadThe City of Westfir, and areas of the City of Oakridge that were reduced to Level 2 (Be Set) yesterday, remain at Level 2 (Be Set). Many forest and road closures are still in effect.Fire crews are still operating heavily in the area. Residents are asked to be aware of increased fire related traffic, 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.While every effort is being made to protect the communities of Oakridge, Westfir and High Prairie, it is possible that conditions may require moving back to a Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation notice in some or all of these areas and that can happen at any time. We would like to remind the public that Level 2 (BE SET) means that people should be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice. People who have mobility limitations, specials needs or who are medically fragile are encouraged not to return the Level 2 (Be Set) area. People who lack access to reliable transportation and those with large animals or pets that can be time consuming or difficult to move are also encouraged not to return to the Level 2 (Be Set) area. Highway 58 currently continues to be closed from milepost 37 on the east side of town to milepost 70 at Crescent Lake as of the time of this writing. Please refer to www.tripcheck.com for the latest information on highway closures. Lane County Animal Services will continue to operate the large animal evacuation shelter at the Lane Events Center to provide a safe place to house animals from properties in Level 2 (Be Set) and Level 3 (GO NOW) areas.

Cedar Creek Fire Update Sept 13 2022

Related Incident: Cedar Creek Fire

Publication Type: News Tue, 09/13/2022 - 12:00

Cedar Creek Fire
September 13, 2022
Daily Update – 7:30 AM Cedar Creek Fire

Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts

Size: 92,548 acres
Contained: 0%
Start Date: August 1, 2022
Origin: 15 miles east of Oakridge, Oregon
Cause: Lightning
Total personnel: 1,260
Resources:
68 engines 23 crews 86 heavy equipment 9 helicopters

Current Situation: The Lane County Sheriff’s Office lowered evacuation levels Monday to lift the entire Oakridge area from Level 3 (Go Now) to Level 2 (Set). Eastern Lane County, east of Waldo Lake and north of Waldo Lake Wilderness, and western Deschutes County remain at Level 3. Fire officials will continue to work with local law enforcement to communicate fire conditions and keep the community safe. People who have mobility limitations or are particularly sensitive to smoke are encouraged not to return to Level 2 areas. Those who choose to remain in shelters will continue to receive services provided by the Red Cross. Smoke continues to create unhealthy air quality, which will likely continue for several more days. Smoke is now impacting communities on the east side of the fire, particularly La Pine, Crescent Lake, Sun River, and Bend.

A virtual community meeting will be hosted by East Zone’s Alaska Team tonight (Tuesday) at 7 pm. Join us on Facebook to learn more and have your questions answered.

West Zone Operations: Pacific Northwest Interagency Incident Management Team 3 led by Incident Commander Randy Johnson assumed command of the West Zone of the Cedar Creek Fire at 6:00 am Tuesday. The team will continue to coordinate firefighting operations with Oregon State Fire Marshal Team Red as well as the Alaska Incident Management Team managing the East Zone of the fire.

The fire remains active and crews were engaged all around the West Zone perimeter with improving fire lines along roads and constructed hand and equipment line. As the sky began to clear on the West Zone Monday afternoon, air operations was able to fly reconnaissance missions to determine where fire growth occurred, verify containment lines, and look for opportunities for increasing containment. The fire was actively burning and was most active on the south side of Salmon Creek.

Tuesday, firefighters will continue to improve and prepare roads to be used as containment line. The fire is backing down toward containment lines. Crews are preparing roads to be used as fireline including Forest Roads 19, 2409, 5871, and 5853. The light precipitation had limited impact to fire behavior and crews are maintaining their momentum in suppression efforts during this window of opportunity. Task forces with the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) continued to assess and prepare structures Monday. This work included removing fuels and identifying hazards that can make fire suppression work difficult and dangerous. Due to the improved fire conditions, two task forces were demobilized Monday so they can return to their home fire districts. Five task forces from OSFM remain committed to the fire.

East Zone Operations: Operations in the East Zone focus on a containment strategy by strengthening existing or natural barriers. Fire crews remove fuels to create contingency line to protect communities, structures, and other values. The active fire edge with heavy fuels, high concentrations of snags, flammable lichens, and down dead trees is dangerous for firefighters. They engage directly on the fire when conditions are safe to do so. Air operations assist their efforts by dropping water or retardant to slow the fire’s progression. Recent heavy smoke has grounded aircraft, but these operations will resume as conditions allow.

Crews remove fuels along existing roads to improve them as a fire barrier. Along the west side of the Cascade Lakes Highway, crews are using heavy equipment to remove vegetation to create a shaded fuel break. Most of the flammable vegetation is removed, but trees remain, distanced about 40 feet from each other. Crews are brushing forest roads to create a stronger barrier to potential fire spread. In the southeastern edge of the fire, Forest Road 5896 on the north side of Odell Lake and Forest Road 4668 east to Davis Lake are being prepped. On the east edge of the fire area, south of Little Cultus Lake, two miles have been cleared along Forest Road 4290. A taskforce with the Oregon State Fire Marshal Office will be conducting tactical patrols near Crescent Lake and coordinating with local fire resources.

Crews protect structures by clearing surrounding brush, laying hose and sprinklers, and sometimes wrapping structures like signs or historic structures to protect them from fire. Crews have been implementing structure protection actions along Cultus Lake, Lava Lake, Crane Prairie Reservoir, and Odell Lake, among others. These efforts will also continue.

Weather/Fire Behavior: Scattered showers Monday resulted in 2-3 hundredths inches of rain across the fire area. Relative humidity recovery was very good and the heavy smoke layer continued to moderate fire activity. Cooler daytime and nighttime temperatures are expected for the next few days with light westerly winds. Fuels remain dry, especially down, dead trees. Some torching and spotting is expected, but most activity should be creeping and smoldering.

Evacuations: 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.

Closures: The Deschutes National Forest and Willamette National Forest have implemented closures for the Cedar Creek Fire. Please visit Willamette National Forest and Deschutes National Forest for the most recent closure orders and map. 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.

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: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Phone: 541-201-2335, Media Line: 541-327-9925 |
Email: 2022.cedarcreek@firenet.gov

Actualizacion Diaria Incendio de Cedar Creek sept 12 2022

Related Incident: Cedar Creek Fire

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

Cedar Creek Fire
septiembre 12, 2022

Actualización diaria – 7:30 AM

Datos rápidos del Incendio Cedar Creek

Tamaño: 86,734 acres
Contenido: 0%
Fecha de inicio: 1 agosto 2022
Origen: 15 millas al este de Oakridge, Oregón
Causa: Tormenta eléctrica
Personal total: 1,228
Recursos: 75 camiones de bomberos 22 tripulaciones 68 equipos pesados 8 helicópteros

Situación actual: La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Lane (Lane County Sheriff’s Office) redujo algunos niveles de evacuación ayer debido a las condiciones cambiantes y al progreso del incendio. Los niveles de evacuación en las comunidades de Westfir y partes de Oakridge se redujeron del Nivel 3 (Go Now/Vaya Ahora) al Nivel 2 (Set/Esteblece). La comunidad High Prairie y las áreas al norte, este y suroeste de Oakridge permanecen en estado de evacuación de Nivel 3. Los oficiales de bomberos continuarán trabajando con la policía local para comunicar las condiciones del incendio y mantener segura a la comunidad. Las personas que permanezcan en los albergues seguirán recibiendo los servicios que brinda la Cruz Roja. Se recomienda a las personas con limitaciones de movilidad o especialmente sensibles al humo a no volver a las zonas de Nivel 2.

A medida que el viento ha cesado, el humo denso cubre el área del incendio de Cedar Creek. Oakridge ha estado recibiendo humo denso, y con el cambio de viento hacia el noroeste, el humo también ha creado una calidad de aire poco saludable para las comunidades al este del incendio, incluido Bend. Para protegerse del humo, evite las actividades extenuantes al aire libre y limite su tiempo al aire libre. El equipo Northwest Team 6 de la zona oeste organizará una reunión de la comunidad virtual esta noche a las 7 p.m. Únase a nosotros en Facebook para obtener más información y hacer preguntas.

Estado del incendio: El clima más fresco ayudó al progreso de los bomberos en el lado oeste del incendio de Cedar Creek. Los grupos de trabajo estructurales accedieron y prepararon las casas a lo largo del lado occidental del incendio, luego ayudaron con las operaciones de quema cuando los vientos se volvieron favorables. En el flanco occidental, las cuadrillas continuaron limpiando el incendio cerca de Eagle Butte, al noreste de Oakridge. Al norte de Waldo Lake Wilderness, en la carretera forestal 19, los equipos trabajaron para preparar el área de Box Canyon. Al suroeste del algo Waldo Lake, los bomberos pudieron mantener carretera forestal 5883 al norte de la autopista Highway 58 y el equipo de expertos de Rogue River pudo mejorar la línea de mano para conectar con carretera forestal 5897. Un fuego de retroceso está ralentizando el avance en el borde suroeste. Los bomberos continúan aguantando y mejorando todas las líneas. Hoy, un grupo estructural se dirigirá a la parte sur del incendio para ayudar con las quemas a lo largo de la autopista Highway 58 y evaluar las estructuras cerca del lago Odell Lake. Si bien las cuadrillas permanecen enfocadas en proteger las comunidades de High Prairie, Westfir y Oakridge, los oficiales de bomberos reconocen la relativa proximidad del incendio a otras comunidades circundantes y quieren estar preparados para apoyar y proteger esas áreas. En la zona este, continúan los esfuerzos para eliminar maleza el lado oeste de la autopista Cascade Lakes para mejorar un freno de combustible y prepararse para posibles operaciones del uso de fuego. La autopista Cascade Lakes permanece cerrada para garantizar la seguridad pública y la seguridad de los bomberos. La protección de la infraestructura continúa alrededor del lago Cultus Lake. En la región sureste del incendio, cerca del lago Odell Lake, se agregaron una nueva rama y dos divisiones con equipos desplegados para eliminar maleza alrededor de la autopista Highway 58. La autopista Highway 58 está cerrada desde el poste de la milla 36 a la milla 62. Se está estableciendo un nuevo campamento cerca de Cascade Junction para coloque a las cuadrillas más cerca del lado sureste del incendio. Espere ver más tráfico y actividad de extinción de incendios en el área.

Clima/Comportamiento del fuego: Los vientos son ligeros y constantes del oeste noroeste. Las condiciones secas se vieron favorecidas por una buena recuperación de la humedad relativa durante la noche y lluvias ligeras dispersas. Las temperaturas serán más estacionales, en los 60 superiores. Se espera algo de comportamiento de fuego con antorchas e incendios ancilares durante el próximo día, pero la mayor parte de la actividad será arrastrándose y ardiendo sin llama.

Evacuaciones: 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) 541-682-4150 y la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Deschutes (Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office) 541-693-6911 para obtener actualizaciones y cambios. Consulta la página https://bit.ly/3D51kvC para ver un mapa.

Cierres: El Bosque Nacional Deschutes y el Bosque Nacional Willamette han implementado cierres para el incendio de Cedar Creek. Visite las páginas Bosque Nacional Willamette y Bosque Nacional Deschutes para obtener detalles de las órdenes de cierre y un mapa conjunto. 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.

Restricciones: Existen restricciones contra incendios en el Bosque Nacional Willamette y el Bosque Nacional Deschutes.

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 la prensa: 541-327-9925 |
Correo electrónico: 2022.cedarcreek@firenet.gov

Cedar Creek Fire Update September 12 2022

Related Incident: Cedar Creek Fire

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

Cedar Creek Fire
September 12, 2022

Daily Update, 7:30 AM

Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts

Size: 86,734 acres
Contained: 0%
Start Date: August 1, 2022
Origin: 15 miles east of Oakridge, Oregon
Cause: Lightning
Total personnel: 1,228
Resources:
75 engines 22 crews 68 heavy equipment 8 helicopters

Current Situation: The Lane County Sheriff’s Office lowered some evacuation levels yesterday due to changing conditions and progress on the fire. Evacuation levels in the communities of Westfir and portions of Oakridge were lowered from Level 3 (Go Now) to Level 2 (Set). High Prairie and the areas north, east, and southwest of Oakridge remain in Level 3 evacuation status. Fire officials will continue to work with local law enforcement to communicate fire conditions and keep the community safe. People who remain in shelters will continue to receive services provided by the Red Cross. People who have mobility limitations or are particularly sensitive to smoke are encouraged not to return to Level 2 areas.

As the wind has died down, heavy smoke is blanketing the Cedar Creek Fire area. Oakridge has been experiencing dense smoke, and with the wind switch to the northwest, smoke has created unhealthy air quality for communities east of the fire as well, including Bend. To protect yourself from smoke, avoid strenuous outdoor activities and limit your time outdoors.

A virtual community meeting will be hosted by west zone’s Northwest Team 6 held tonight at 7 pm. Join us on Facebook to learn more and ask questions.

Status: Cooler weather aided firefighters’ progress on the west side of the Cedar Creek Fire. Structural taskforces accessed and prepped homes along the western side of the fire, then assisted with burn operations as winds became favorable. On the western flank, crews continued to mop up the burnout near Eagle Butte, northeast of Oakridge. North of the Waldo Lake Wilderness, on Forest Road 19, crews worked to prep the Box Canyon area. Southwest of Waldo Lake, firefighters were able to hold Forest Road 5883 north of Highway 58 and the Rogue River hotshot crew was able to improve handline to tie into Forest Road 5897. A backing fire is slowing advancement on the southwestern edge. Firefighters continue to hold and improve all lines. Today, a structural group will head to the southern portion of the fire to assist with back burns along Highway 58 and evaluate structures near Odell Lake. While crews remain focused on protecting the communities of High Prairie, Westfir, and Oakridge, fire officials recognize the relative proximity of the fire to other surrounding communities and want to be prepared to support and protect those areas.

In the east zone, efforts continue to brush the west side of the Cascade Lakes Highway to improve a fuel break and prepare for possible burn-out operations. The Cascade Lakes Highway remains closed to ensure public safety and the safety of firefighters. Infrastructure protection continues around Cultus Lake. In the southeast region of the fire, near Odell Lake, a new branch and two divisions have been added with crews deployed to brush around Highway 58. Highway 58 is closed from milepost 36 to 62. A new camp is being established near Cascade Junction to put crews closer to the southeast side of the fire. Expect to see more traffic and firefighting activity in the area.

Weather/Fire Behavior: Winds are light and steady out of the west northwest. Dry conditions were aided by good overnight relative humidity recovery and scattered light rainfall. Temperatures will be more seasonal, in the upper 60s. Some torching and spotting fire behavior is expected over the next day or so, but most activity will be creeping and smoldering.

Evacuations: 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.

Closures: The Deschutes National Forest and Willamette National Forest have implemented closures for the Cedar Creek Fire. Please visit Willamette National Forest and Deschutes National Forest for detailed closure orders and a joint map. 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.

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: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Phone: 541-201-2335, Media Line: 541-327-9925 |
Email: 2022.cedarcreek@firenet.gov

Actualizacin Diaria Incendio de Cedar Creek Sept 11 2022

Related Incident: Cedar Creek Fire

Publication Type: News Sun, 09/11/2022 - 12:00

Cedar Creek Fire
septiembre 11, 2022

Actualización diaria – 7:00 AM

Datos Rápidos del Incendio Cedar Creek

Tamaño: 85,926 acres
Contenido: 0%
Fecha de inicio: 1 agosto 2022
Ubicación: 15 millas al este de Oakridge, OR
Causa: Tormenta eléctrica
Personal Total: 994
Recursos:
53 camiones de bomberos 19 tripulaciones 62 equipos pesados 8 helicópteros

Situación actual: Se mantiene una evacuación de Nivel 3 (Level 3) para el área metropolitana de Oakridge, Westfir y High Prairie. No ha habido cambios en los niveles o áreas de evacuación en el último día. El incendio creció significativamente debido al evento meteorológico del fin de semana (más de 32,000 acres), principalmente hacia el oeste, impulsado por fuertes vientos del este y combustibles secos. Debido a que el fuego violó las líneas existentes, la contención del fuego se redujo al 0 %.

Actualmente, 2230 casas y 443 estructuras comerciales siguen bajo peligro por el incendio de Cedar Creek. La Oficina del Jefe de Bomberos del Estado de Oregón ha comprometido siete fuerzas especiales y un equipo de gestión de incidentes para proteger hogares, negocios e infraestructura crítica en el área. Debido a los fuertes vientos del este y las temperaturas de tres dígitos, el trabajo se ha centrado principalmente en el lado oeste del incendio. A medida que cambien las condiciones y los vientos, los bomberos de la oficina del Jefe de Bomberos del Estado de Oregón continuarán evaluando los riesgos a vidas y propiedades. Los equipos de bomberos continuarán trabajando en turnos de día y de noche para acceder a las estructuras y patrullar las áreas críticas donde el fuego está invadiendo.

Estado del incendio: Ayer por la noche, cuando los vientos comenzaron a moverse hacia el este, los bomberos del flanco oeste completaron operaciones estratégicas de quema cerca de Eagle Butte, 5 millas al noreste de Oakridge. El incendio permaneció al norte de la autopista 58, al sur de carretera forestal 19 y al este de Eagle Butte. Hoy, los recursos mantendrán una fuerte presencia en los corredores de las carreteras Highway 58 y Forest Road 19 mientras continúan atacando directamente el fuego. Las cuadrillas en los flancos occidentales limpiarán y asegurarán las operaciones de agotamiento.

En la zona este, continuaron las acciones de verificación directa en el borde sureste del incendio en el área del lago Waldo Lake. Los esfuerzos se centran en la creación de cortafuegos a lo largo de las carreteras existentes y otras barreras y operaciones de fuego para reducir los combustibles. El equipo pesado está llegando al sitio para su uso cerca de los lagos Cultus Lake y Little Cultus Lake, y a lo largo de la autopista Cascade Lakes Highway y caminos forestales. La autopista Cascade Lakes Highway permanece cerrada para proteger al público y a los bomberos mientras las cuadrillas retiran el matorral. Los equipos están preparando la carretera forestal Forest Road 4290 entre el lago Charlton Lakes y la autopista Cascade Lakes Highway para controlar la propagación del fuego hacia el sureste. La eliminación del matorral a lo largo de la autopista Cascade Lakes continúa creando cortes de combustible de 100 a 200 pies de profundidad en ambos lados de la carretera. Las cuadrillas están trabajando en el área de Brown Mountain para reforzar una barrera al este de la carretera entre los embalses Crane Prairie y Wickiup. Estos cortafuegos son de alta prioridad y es probable que tarden más de una semana en completarse. Además, los equipos están preparando la infraestructura alrededor de Lava Lake Resort y evaluando valores alrededor del lago Odell Lake.

Clima/Comportamiento del fuego: El clima extremo de los últimos dos días ha disminuido. Los vientos están cambiando de dirección noroeste y se han calmado. Todavía está muy seco, pero las temperaturas están comenzando a enfriarse y la densa capa de humo tiene el efecto de sombrear y moderar la actividad del fuego. Todavía se anticipan incendios puntuales y antorchas de árboles. El fuego continuará avanzando a través de líquenes y combustibles pesados.

Evacuaciones: 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) 541-682-4150 y la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Deschutes (Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office) 541-693-6911 para obtener actualizaciones y cambios. Consulta la página https://bit.ly/3D51kvC para ver un mapa.

Cierres: El Bosque Nacional Deschutes y el Bosque Nacional Willamette han implementado cierres para el incendio de Cedar Creek. Visite las páginas Bosque Nacional Willamette y Bosque Nacional Deschutes para obtener detalles de las órdenes de cierre y un mapa conjunto. 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.

Restricciones: Existen restricciones contra incendios en el Bosque Nacional Willamette y el Bosque Nacional Deschutes.

Humo: 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 | Correo electrónico: 2022.cedarcreek@firenet.gov

Cedar Creek Fire Update Sunday September 11 2022

Related Incident: Cedar Creek Fire

Publication Type: News Sun, 09/11/2022 - 12:00

Cedar Creek Fire
September 11, 2022

Daily Update – 7:00 AM

Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts

Size: 85,926 acres
Contained: 0%
Start Date: August 1, 2022
Location: 15 miles E of Oakridge, OR
Cause: Lightning
Total personnel: 994
Resources: 53 engines, 19 crews, 62 heavy equipment, 8 helicopters

Current Situation: A Level 3 evacuation remains in place for the greater Oakridge, Westfir, and High Prairie area. There have been no changes in evacuation levels or areas in the last day. The fire grew significantly due to the weekend’s weather event (over 32,000 acres), primarily to the west, driven by strong easterly winds and dry fuels. Because the fire breached existing lines, the fire’s containment has been dropped to 0%.

Currently 2,230 homes and 443 commercial structures remain under threat from the Cedar Creek Fire. The Office of the Oregon State Fire Marshal has committed seven taskforces and an incident management team to protect homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure in the area. Due to strong east winds and triple digit temperatures that work has primarily focused on the west side of the fire. As conditions change and winds shift, firefighters with the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s office will continue to evaluate threats to lives and properties. Fire crews will continue working day and night shifts to access structures and patrol critical areas where the fire is encroaching.

Status: Yesterday evening, as winds started moving toward the east, firefighters on the western flank completed strategic burning operations near Eagle Butte, 5 miles northeast of Oakridge. The fire remained north of Highway 58, south of Forest Road 19, and east of Eagle Butte. Today, resources will maintain a heavy presence on the Highway 58 and Forest Road 19 corridors as they continue direct attack on the fire. Crews on the western flanks will mop up and secure burnout operations.

In the east zone, direct checking actions continued on the southeast edge of the fire in the Waldo Lake area. Efforts are focused on creating fire breaks along existing roads and other barriers and burn-out operations to reduce fuels. Heavy equipment is arriving on site for use near Cultus Lake and Little Cultus Lake, and along the Cascade Lakes Highway and forest roads. The Cascade Lakes Highway remains closed to protect the public and firefighters as crews remove brush. Crews are preparing Forest Road 4290 between Charlton Lakes and the Cascade Lakes Highway to control the spread of the fire to the southeast. Brushing along the Cascade Lakes Highway continues to create fuel breaks 100-200 feet in depth on both sides of the road. Crews are working in the Brown Mountain area to reinforce a barrier east of the highway between Crane Prairie and Wickiup reservoirs. These fire breaks are high priority and will likely take most of a week to complete. In addition, crews are prepping infrastructure around Lava Lake Resort and evaluating values around Odell Lake.

Weather/Fire Behavior: The extreme weather from the last two days has eased. Winds are shifting to northwesterly direction and have calmed. It is still very dry, but temperatures are starting to cool, and the heavy smoke layer has the effect of shading and moderating fire activity. Spotting and torching are still anticipated, and fire will continue to advance through lichens and heavy fuels.

Evacuations: 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.

Closures: The Deschutes National Forest and Willamette National Forest have implemented closures for the Cedar Creek Fire. Please visit Willamette National Forest and Deschutes National Forest for detailed closure orders and a joint map. 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.

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

Smoke: 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: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Phone: 541-201-2335 | Email: 2022.cedarcreek@firenet.gov

Cedar Creek Fire Update Saturday September 10 2022

Related Incident: Cedar Creek Fire

Publication Type: News Sat, 09/10/2022 - 12:00

Cedar Creek Fire
September 10, 2022

Daily Update – 8:00 AM

Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts

Size: 51,814 acres Contained: 12% Start Date: August 1, 2022 Location: 15 miles E of Oakridge, OR
Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 862 Resources: 29 engines 19 crews 46 heavy equipment 8 helicopters

Current Situation: Yesterday, Governor Kate Brown invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act. Level 3 evacuation level remains in place for the greater Oakridge, Westfir, and High Prairie area. Fire activity is expected to be high again today. East winds, low humidity, and high temperatures will continue today and start to ease tomorrow. Where winds align with terrain, tree canopy fire and fire spotting are anticipated. Fire will be carried by lichens and heavy fuels.

Status of the fire on the Willamette National Forest and West Zone: The fire has not crossed west of Highway 19; firefighters are working to hold and improve the east side. Spot fires crossed south of Highway 58 at Kitson Ridge. Firefighters are working to keep the fire north of Forest Road 1928. Today’s fire activity is expected to be extreme with long-range spotting and crown runs. Expect a large smoke column to develop by mid-morning. East of Waldo Lake, the Alaska Incident Management Team has established two branches and six divisions to work in the Deschutes National Forest side of the Cedar Creek Fire. Where possible, direct attack water drops with helicopters is occurring on the southeast edge. Crews are preparing Road 4290 from Charlton Lakes to the Cascade Lakes Highway to control the spread of the fire to the southeast. To prevent the spread of the fire toward the east, efforts are focused on shaded fuel breaks 100-200 feet in depth on both sides of the Cascade Lakes Highway. Crews are working in the Brown Mountain area south of Crane Prairie Lake and working north. From the north, crews are working from the 2017 Nash Fire burned area near Elk Lake and improving the fuel breaks on both sides of the Cascade Lakes Highway working south. Additional contingencies are being scouted for east of the Cascade Lakes Highway.

Weather: A RED FLAG Warning is in effect today due to hot, dry, and windy conditions. East winds will continue today and switch to westerly winds tomorrow. Toward the afternoon the valley will become windy. Poor humidity levels overnight will allow for an extended burn window.

Closures: The Deschutes National Forest and Willamette National Forest have implemented closures for the Cedar Creek Fire. Please visit Willamette National Forest and Deschutes National Forest for detailed closure orders and a joint map. 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.

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

Smoke: 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

Evacuations: Sign-up for emergency mobile alerts by going to oralert.gov Please check with Lane County Sheriff’s Office 541-682-4150 and Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office 541-693-6911 for updates and changes. Go to https://bit.ly/3D51kvC to view a map.

Fire Information: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Phone: 541-201-2335 | Email: 2022.cedarcreek@firenet.gov

EVACUATION UPDATES FOR OAKRIDGE WESTFIR AREAS

Related Incident: Cedar Creek Fire

Publication Type: Announcement Fri, 09/09/2022 - 12:00

LEVEL 3 (GO NOW) EVACUATION NOTICES FOR:
The greater Oakridge, Westfir, and High Prairie areas, both incorporated and rural

Level 3 means LEAVE IMMEDIATELY! DO NOT take time to gather things. GO NOW!

There is immediate and imminent danger and you should evacuate immediately. DO NOT delay leaving your property to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. Drive carefully, turn on your headlights, and follow any directions from public safety personnel.

If you choose to ignore this notice, public safety personnel may not be available to assist you further.

Residents who need assistance sheltering should go to the Temporary Evacuation Poiont at Lane Community College (4000 E. 30th Avenue, Euguene). The Temporary Evacuation Point is located in Building 16. Lane Transit District is providing buses to help people who do not have transportation to evacuate. The buses will be staged at Oakridge High School (47997 W. 1st St) and First Baptist Church (47606 School St).

Information about large and companion animal sheltering is available at: www.LaneCountyOR.gov/CedarCreek

Cedar Creek Closure Order Deschutes National Forest 992022

Related Incident: Cedar Creek Fire

Publication Type: Closures Fri, 09/09/2022 - 12:00

In order to plan for the safety of the public health and safety, specific areas of the Deschutes NF are closed. Affected area/Closure area are described in the attached closure order. The map is attached for more clarity.

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