Current Situation:
Fire growth has increased toward Furnish Creek in the northern area of the fire. The fire spotted over the retardant line in the southeast area of the fire near Nettle Creek. The north section burned into an older burn scar. Last night, relative humidities recovered well, this combined with lingering clouds throughout the morning will help the fire be less active because of higher moisture levels in the atmosphere. Once the sun comes out in the afternoon fire activity will increase but growth is anticipated to be less than yesterday.
 
Today’s Activities:
The northern part of the fire reached an area that is safer to staff today. Fire crews are making deliberate choices on engaging the fire where chances of success are high. In the southwest area of the fire crews will be holding the fire along roads and fire lines. Holding means to watch out for any spot fires across fireline and extinguish them. Operations will also consider burning back into the fire where feasible. Helicopters will be helping with water drops when visibility allows.
 
Evacuations: Increased fire activity has prompted an increase in evacuation levels for areas around the Cedar Creek Fire.

LEVEL 3 (GO NOW) is in effect for
 • Islet Campground, North Waldo Campground and Harralson Horse Camp. All dispersed camping and recreation in the area east of the Waldo Lake shoreline between the United State Forest Service, forest closure to the north, and south to just north of Shadow Bay Campground, and east to the Charlton Lake and Taylor Lake areas. Forest Service Road 19 (Aufderheide Drive) from milepost 20 (just east of Kiahanie Campground) to milepost 35 (south of Roaring River Campground). This includes the Box Canyon Campground, Box Canyon Staging Area/Horse Camp and Skookum Creek Campground and all surrounding dispersed camping areas. Irish and Taylor Lake campgrounds and dispersed camping in the Charlton and Taylor lakes areas and north along the Pacific Crest Trail to Lindick Lake.
 
LEVEL 2 (BE SET) is in effect for
 • The area between Taylor Lake and Lemish Lake along the Taylor Burn Road, including the Many Lakes and Metolius-Windigo Trailheads. Level 2 means: You must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice, and this may be the only notice that you receive.
 
Please contact Lane County Sheriff’s Office if you have questions. 541-682-4150

Weather: Seasonal temperatures in the lower 90s. Clouds in the morning will burn off as the day heats up.

Closures: An expanded Area Closure is in place as of August 23rd for the Cedar Creek Fire. This includes all trailheads and dispersed camping west and north of Waldo Lake. A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place.
 
Restrictions: Fire restrictions are in place on the Willamette National Forest with the exception of the Three Sisters, Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington, Waldo Lake, and Diamond Peak Wilderness areas.

Smoke: Smoke Forecast Outlooks are available at https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook.

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

Online: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8307/ | https://www.facebook.com/CedarCreekFire2022/ | https://www.facebook.com/willamettenf | https://twitter.com/willametteNF |
 
YouTube: https://www.tinyurl.com/cedarcreekfireyoutube

Increased fire activity has prompted an increase in evacuation levels for areas around the Cedar Creek Fire.

LEVEL 3 (GO NOW) EVACUATION NOTICE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

• Islet Campground, North Waldo Campground and Harralson Horse Camp

   

• All dispersed camping and recreation in the area east of the Waldo Lake shoreline between the United State Forest Service forest closure to the north, and south to just north of Shadow Bay Campground, and east to the Charlton Lake and Taylor Lake areas.
  • At this time, Shadow Bay Campground is not included in the evacuation notice.

     

• Forest Service Road 19 (Aufderheide Drive) from milepost 20 (just east of Kiahanie Campground) to milepost 35 (south of Roaring River Campground). This includes the Box Canyon Campground, Box Canyon Staging Area/Horse Camp and Skookum Creek Campground and all surrounding dispersed camping areas.

   

• Irish and Taylor Lake campgrounds and dispersed camping in the Charlton and Taylor lakes areas and north along the Pacific Crest Trail to Lindick Lake.

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. 

Resumen del Incendio Cedar Creek

Tamaño: 9,199 acres

Contenido: 12%

Inicio: 1ro. de agosto, 2022

Ubicación: 15 miles E de Oakridge, OR

Causa: Relámpagos

Total de personal: 662

Recursos:10 camiones

8 equipos de Bomberos

25 maquinaria pesada

8 helicóptero

Situación actual: Por favor esta alerta del tráfico este fin de semana feriado, día del Trabajo (Labor Day). Maneje despacio y con cautela y no obstruya el trafico de los bomberos. El día de ayer, no se logró levantar el fenómeno de inversión en el clima. Esto dio como resultado, la presencia del humo que quedó atrapado en la zona. El fuego se encuentra activo, afectando especialmente la sección noreste del incendio. Se produjo un espacio pequeño de emanación de calor a través de la línea de fuego al sureste de la zona afectada. Con la ayuda de helicópteros irrigando la zona, los bomberos lograron responder y extinguirlo. Como parte de Estrategia de Protección en el área septentrional del incendio, se logró asegurar exitosamente Waldo Fire Lookout (Espiador de incendios Waldo) envolviendo el edificio con un material de protección (material para envolver estructuras). Estrategia de Protección significa la protección de un edificio o un área especifica al desarrollar una línea de fuego alrededor de la estructura o envolviéndolo con material de protección antes que el fuego lo alcance.

Con los recursos disponibles y condiciones climáticas sobre el incendio, ha permitido a los bomberos ejecutar de una manera exitosa estrategias tales como la aplicación de retardadores de fuego utilizando helicópteros al este del drenaje de Edith Creek, conectar líneas de fuego, preparar líneas alternativas y líneas de contingencia. La ejecución de este trabajo se traduce en posicionar mangueras para continuar con los esfuerzos de supresión en cuanto las condiciones produzcan cambios en el comportamiento del incendio.

Actividades para el día de hoy: El área del incendio situado en Koch Mountain y Waldo Lake, los bomberos se dan a la labor de limpieza extinguiendo espacios de emanación de calor valiéndose de los recursos del agua y tierra. Así mismo, asegurando la línea con la eliminación de la vegetación inminente. Los bomberos continuaran trabajando en excavaciones a mano sobre espacios pequeños de emanación de calor alrededor del incendio, con la posibilidad de utilizar los helicópteros para irrigar la zona, si las condiciones lo permiten. Los manejadores del Incendio, en la zona noreste del fuego, están tomando en consideración valerse de recursos naturales y laderas rocosas para detener un poco el crecimiento del incendio. Las operaciones del personal están enfocadas en desarrollar tácticas y estrategias exitosas mientras proveen seguridad para los bomberos y la comunidad.

Evacuaciones: La Oficina del Alguacil de la ciudad, ha iniciado un Nivel 1, “Preparase para evacuar”, para los Campamentos North Waldo, Islet y para la cabecera del sendero Charlton Lake Trail. El Nivel 1 significa, que cada uno de nosotros es responsable para estar preparado para el incendio, así como tener conocimiento de los caminos en el área, incluyendo rutas de salida desde donde usted esta localizado. Además, necesita estar al día con la información del incendio. Por favor, este atento a la información actualizada del la Oficina del Alguacil de la ciudad.

Condiciones climáticas: Tendencias secas y calientes con temperaturas de 90 grados. Humedad menor de un 20%.

Cierre de caminos:  A partir del 23 de agosto, se extendió la orden de cierre de carreteras para el Incendio Cedar Creek. Esta orden incluye todos los senderos y área para acampar de manera dispersa al oeste y norte de Waldo Lake. Permanecerán abiertos los campamentos, el lago y los senderos (incluyendo la PCT) sobre el lado este. Esta en pie una Restricción Temporal de Vuelos conocida como Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR)

Restricciones: Restricciones del Incendio están en pie en el Bosque Nacional de Willamette excepto, Three sisters, Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington, Waldo Lake y las tierras vírgenes de Diamond Peak.

Presencia de humo: Información disponible en https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook.

Información del Incendio: Horas de Oficina: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Teléfono: 541-201-2335 | Email: 2022.cedarcreek@firenet.gov

En línea: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8307/ | https://www.facebook.com/CedarCreekFire2022/ | https://www.facebook.com/willamettenf | https://twitter.com/willametteNF |

Current Situation:
Please be aware of fire traffic and holiday traffic over the Labor Day Weekend. Drive slowly and do not impede fire traffic. Yesterday, the inversion layer over the fire did not lift. The inversion layer trapped airflow causing smoke to stay in the area. The fire continues to be active with most activity in the northeast section. There was a small spot fire across the southeast line of the fire. Crews were able to respond and work on extinguishing it with the help of helicopter water drops. Waldo Fire Lookout was successfully checked on and rewrapped with protective material (structure wrap) as a part of point protection strategy on the northern area of the fire. Point protection means to protect a significant building or specific area by putting fireline around or using structure wrap should fire burn towards it.
  Resource availability and weather over the course of this fire have allowed fire managers to execute successful suppression strategies like the helicopters applying fire-retardant east of Edith Creek drainage, connecting firelines, and preparing alternate, and contingency lines. Being able to execute these strategies means fire mangers are positioned to continue suppression efforts when conditions create changes to fire behavior.
  Today’s Activities:
On the Koch Mountain and Waldo Lake side of the fire, crews are working on mopping up by extinguishing hot spots with water and dirt, while also securing their line by removing impeding vegetation. They will continue to work on the small spot fire by digging handline around it and may have assistance from helicopter water drops if visibility allows. On the northeast section of the fire, fire managers are considering natural features like drainages and rocky slopes to slow fire growth. Operations personnel are focused on developing tactics and strategies that have the greatest chance for success while providing for the safety of firefighters and communities. Evacuations: Lane County Sheriff’s Office has initiated a Level 1, Be Ready Evacuation, for North Waldo Campground, Islet Campground, and Charlton Lake Trail Head. Level 1, means to take personal responsibility to be ready for a wildfire, become familiar with area roads, including exit routes from your immediate area, and stay informed of the current situation. Pay attention to Lane County Sheriff’s Office for updates. Weather: Hot, and dry conditions with temperatures in the upper 90s. Humidity below 20%. Closures: An expanded Area Closure is in place as of August 23rd for the Cedar Creek Fire. This includes all trailheads and dispersed camping west and north of Waldo Lake. The lake, campgrounds, and trails (including the PCT) on the east side remain open. A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place.
  Restrictions: Fire restrictions are in place on the Willamette National Forest with the exception of the Three Sisters, Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington, Waldo Lake, and Diamond Peak Wilderness areas.
  Smoke: Smoke Forecast Outlooks are available at https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook.
  Fire Information: Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Phone: 541-201-2335 | Email: 2022.cedarcreek@firenet.gov
  Online: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8307/ | https://www.facebook.com/CedarCreekFire2022/ | https://www.facebook.com/willamettenf | https://twitter.com/willametteNF |
  YouTube: https://www.tinyurl.com/cedarcreekfireyoutube

SmokeThe entire forecast area will have some smoke impacts allday from not only the Cedar Creek Fire but also the RumCreek fire burning to our southwest. Oakridge will have USG(unhealthy for sensitive groups) to Unhealthy levels ofsmoke for most of the day. Waldo Lake will see Moderate topossibly USG levels of smoke this afternoon.
 
Health and Safety MessageLearn the air quality index numbers and colors duringperiods of poor air quality, get air quality alerts, note thenumbers and colors of air quality monitors, and know whento limit your time outdoors. For real time information seeFire.airnow.gov, oakridgeair.org, and LRAPA - Today'sCurrent Air Quality.

Current Situation: Weather caused the fire to be active yesterday. As the inversion lifted in the afternoon, it opened the atmosphere allowing increased airflow, combined with hot and dry conditions, fire behavior increased. Activity is expected to be less today because the atmosphere is anticipated to be more stable. Smoke will continue to be visible in nearby communities. Visit https://www.airnow.gov/ for air quality information and real-time smoke map.
Today’s Activities: Firefighters are preparing hand dug fireline connecting it to a road near Alice Creek on the west side of the fire. This handline will allow firefighters to consider igniting vegetation between them and where the fire is burning. Burning back into the fire consumes burnable vegetation and allows firefighters to have more control over where the fire can burn. This strategy is being used to allow firefighters to identify safe access points where they can still suppress the fire. Chipping continues in the northwest alternate lines of the fire with plans to move south as work is completed. Crews are also working on enhancing firelines by removing trees and other impeding vegetation near the Koch Mountain and the Waldo Lake side of the fire. On the west side of Black Creek, firefighters are working on connecting the north end of the fire-retardant line to handline.
The Slapjack Fire work has been completed and the local agency will be taking over management of the fire. This will be the last update on this fire.
Evacuations: Lane County Sheriff’s Office has initiated a Level 1, Be Ready Evacuation, for North Waldo Campground, Islet Campground, and Charlton Lake Trail Head. Level 1, means to take personal responsibility to be ready for a wildfire, become familiar with area roads, including exit routes from your immediate area, and stay informed of the current situation. Pay attention to Lane County Sheriff’s Office for updates.
Weather: Hot, and dry conditions with temperatures in the upper 90s. Humidity below 20%.
Closures: An expanded Area Closure is in place as of August 23rd for the Cedar Creek Fire. This includes all trailheads and dispersed camping west and north of Waldo Lake. The lake, campgrounds, and trails (including the PCT) on the east side remain open. A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place.
Restrictions: Fire restrictions are in place on the Willamette National Forest with the exception of the Three Sisters, Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington, Waldo Lake, and Diamond Peak Wilderness areas.
Smoke: Smoke Forecast Outlooks are available at https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook.
Fire Information: Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Phone: 541-201-2335 | Email: 2022.cedarcreek@firenet.gov
Online: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8307/ | https://www.facebook.com/CedarCreekFire2022/ | https://www.facebook.com/willamettenf | https://twitter.com/willametteNF | YouTube: https://www.tinyurl.com/cedarcreekfireyoutube

SmokeThe entire forecast area will have some smoke impacts allday from not only the Cedar Creek Fire but also the RumCreek fire burning to our southwest. Oakridge will have USG(unhealthy for sensitive groups) to Unhealthy levels ofsmoke for most of the day. Waldo Lake will see Moderate topossibly USG levels of smoke this afternoon.
 Health and Safety MessageLearn the air quality index numbers and colors duringperiods of poor air quality, get air quality alerts, note thenumbers and colors of air quality monitors, and know whento limit your time outdoors. For real time information seeFire.airnow.gov, oakridgeair.org, and LRAPA - Today'sCurrent Air Quality.

Smoke
The entire forecast area will probably have some smoke all day from not only the Cedar Creek Fire but also the Rum Creek fire burning to our southwest. Oakridge will have USG (unhealthy for sensitive groups) to Unhealthy levels of smoke for most of the day. Waldo Lake may have Moderate levels of smoke overnight if smoke near the surface of the fire does not get much lift. Roseburg will experience more smoke than yesterday up to USG levels.

Health and Safety Message
Learn the air quality index numbers and colors during periods of poor air quality, get air quality alerts, note the numbers and colors of air quality monitors, and know when to limit your time outdoors. For real time information see Fire.airnow.gov, oakridgeair.org, and LRAPA - Today's Current Air Quality. Daily AQI Forecast for Wednesday * Yesterday Tue

Pacific Northwest Team 3 will be transitioning to Northwest Team 6 today 

Current Situation Hot, dry, and unstable conditions contributed to increased fire activity, with the fire increasing by approximately 600 acres, primarily on the northeast section of the fire. Smoke columns were visible in the afternoon throughout the surrounding area. Helicopters and crews worked throughout the day to further secure the fireline on the south edge of the fire. Helicopters applied additional retardant to the line established the previous day and crews completed and secured a hand line connecting the retardant line to the fireline along Black Creek Road. Most of the prep work on alternate lines further from the fire edge has been completed.

Today’s Activities: At 6:00 pm today, Pacific Northwest Team 3 will transition management of the Cedar Creek fire to Northwest Team 6. Spending a day transitioning ensures all knowledge is shared and management of the fire is continuous.  

Hot, dry, unstable conditions are anticipated again today which may increase fire activity and result in visible smoke columns. Helicopters will continue to maintain the fire-retardant line located near Edith Creek by adding water and more retardant as needed as conditions allow. Crews will continue securing the fire line from Black Creek Road to the fire-retardant line near Edith Creek, which will increase its resilience in stopping fire spread to the south. They will also continue working to develop lines to slow or “check” fire spread closer to the fire on the northwest edge. On alternate lines north of the fire, crews will be cleaning up with chipping and backhaul of equipment. South of the fire, crews will be completing prep with mastication and log hauling and will be cleaning up with chipping and backhaul. A large chipper will be operating northwest of the fire to address slash piles created from road prep activities. Firefighters will continue to assess whether any actions are needed to protect structures like Waldo Lookout, which was previously wrapped with fire-resistant material. 

The 8.7 acre Slapjack Fire is 100% contained and crews are backhauling any excess equipment. 

Evacuations: Currently, there are no evacuations in place. 

Weather: Hot, dry, and unstable conditions with temperatures in the 90s. Humidity below 20%. 

Closures: An expanded Area Closure is in place as of August 23rd for the Cedar Creek Fire. This includes all trailheads and dispersed camping west and north of Waldo Lake. The lake, campgrounds, and trails (including the PCT) on the east side remain open. A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place.  

Restrictions: Fire restrictions are in place on the Willamette National Forest with the exception of the Three Sisters, Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington, Waldo Lake, and Diamond Peak Wilderness areas. 

Smoke: Smoke Forecast Outlooks are available at https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook.  

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

Online: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8307/ | https://www.facebook.com/CedarCreekFire2022/ | https://www.facebook.com/willamettenf | https://twitter.com/willametteNF |  

YouTube: https://www.tinyurl.com/cedarcreekfireyoutube    

Smoke 
The entire forecast area will probably have some smoke all day from not only the Cedar Creek Fire but also the Rum Creek fire burning to our southwest. Oakridge may again have Moderate levels of smoke for most of the day. WaldoLake may have Moderate levels of smoke overnight if smoke near the surface of the fire does not get much lift.
 
Health and Safety Message
Even moderate air quality can affect some people. Plan outdoor activities and recreation ahead of time. Try to reduce long exposures when in smoky areas. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is an air pollutant that is a concern for people's health.