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, particularily along Highway 138, and be vigilant to keep the community and our firefighters safe. 
RED FLAG WARNINGS: Red flag warnings today across the area. Winds SW 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. Temperatures in the high 80's to 90 degrees and critically low humidity. A cold front comes in on Friday evening from the WNW bringing a 5-10% of rain through Saturday morning, with clearing skies by noon Saturday.
Big Swamp Fire: Sprinklers systems installed along the 2153 road have cooled down areas of concern in the interior of the fire. Crews will begin moving materials, while road graders and masticators continue suppression repair work on H-70.
Potter Fire: Firefighters continue to hold and improve lines while crews chip fuels and grading continues on the area roads.
Camel Hump Fire: Local firefighter resources will continue to patrol the area.
Windigo Fire: Crews have been making good progress on fire suppression repairs along roads and dozer lines. Firefighters will continue to patrol the area and mop up any sources of heat that are a threat to control lines.
Resources: 13 hand crews, 9 engines, 2 dozers, 20 water tenders, 1 helicopters 1 skidder, 1 masticator. Total personnel 456. 
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 

 Información actual de los Incendios Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp -1ro/09/2022 Línea 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 (Labor Day), turistas, residentes y los bomberos estarán movilizándose sobre las mismas carreteras. Por favor, maneje despacio y con cautela para mantener la seguridad de todos.

Condiciones Climáticas: Para el día de hoy, se presentarán condiciones críticas en el clima con temperaturas altas y vientos variables. El día de mañana, se estará vigilando detenidamente el comportamiento del clima para las áreas del Incendio Windigo. Se ha incrementado el viento proveniente del suroeste, trayendo un frente frio con temperaturas entre los 80 y 90 grados. Por la tarde del viernes, los vientos del suroeste podrían producir lluvias ligeras en las partes mas elevadas del terreno. Este fin de semana, los vientos podrían acarrear el humo producido por el fuego en las áreas norte y oeste. Encuentre información acerca de la presencia del humo: AirNow.gov

Incendio Big Swamp: Los bomberos continúan con la labor de limpieza y reparación en la zona afectada. Maquinaria pesada estará apilando troncos quemados a lo largo de la carretera H-60 y a la vez reparando las carreteras 770 y 700.

Incendio Potter: Se continúan quemando ciertos espacios de emanación de calor entre las líneas establecidas de contención. La labor para la reparación de supresión se seguirá dando a cabo para en los próximos días.

Incendio Camel Hump: El día de ayer, el cuerpo de Bomberos eliminó un espacio de emanación de calor en el área y continuaran con el patrullaje sobre el área afectada.

Incendio Windigo: Los bomberos continúan el patrullaje y apagando espacios de emanación de calor ubicados cerca de las líneas de control. El trabajo de astillado ha sido completado y los bomberos continuaran en la ardua tarea de reparación de supresión. El equipo pesado se estará enfocando en el gradeo a lo largo de la carreta 34.

Recursos: 15 grupos de bomberos, 10 camiones de bomberos, 4 bulldozers, 20 cisternas, 2 helicópteros. Total de personal 509.

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/3pMM0vP

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 de red del Departamento Forestal de Oregon: site https:/ HYPERLINK "https://www.oregon.gov/ODF/Fire/Pages/Restrictions.aspx"/www.oregon.gov/ODF/Fire/Pages/Restrictions.aspx

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

 Fire Information Phone: 541-625-0687   Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.gov
 Potter 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/

DRIVE SAFELY: With upcoming Labor Day weekend visitors sharing the roads with wildland fire crews, we ask everyone to slow down and be vigilant to keep the community and our firefighters safe. 
Weather: Near critical fire weather on Thursday, with high temps and variable winds. On Friday, a fire weather watch has been posted for areas east of the Windigo Fire. Southwest winds increase, bringing in a dry cold front with temps in 80-90's. Friday evening southwest winds may bring light precipitation in higher elevations. Weekend winds may bring in smoke from fires north and west of the area. Find smoke information at  AirNow.gov.
Big Swamp Fire: Mop up and suppression repair continues in the area. Heavy equipment will be stacking logs along H-60 and working on road repair along the 770 and 700 roads.
Potter Fire: Isolated heat pockets continue to burn within the established containment lines. Crews will continue to monitor those areas. Suppression repair will continue for next few days.
Camel Hump Fire: Firefighters mopped up an isolated hot spot in the area on Wednesday and will continue their patrols of the fire.
Windigo Fire: Crews continue to patrol and put out hot spots that are close to control lines. Chipping work is complete and crews continue suppression repair work. Heavy equipment will be grading along 34 Road.
Resources: 15 hand crews, 10 engines, 4 dozers, 20 water tenders, 2 helicopters. Total personnel 509. 
Closures: The Pacific Crest Trail is open. The Deschutes and Umpqua National Forests (NF) has fire closures around the Windigo fire.The Willamette NF has 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.
Public Use Fire Restrictions: Campfires in designated campgrounds or picnic areas only, in fixed permanent metal fire pits. Check additional area fire restrictions at Oregon Department of Forestry site https:/ HYPERLINK "https://www.oregon.gov/ODF/Fire/Pages/Restrictions.aspx"/www.oregon.gov/ODF/Fire/Pages/Restrictions.aspx  
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 

 Información actual de los Incendios Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp -31/08/2022
 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/
 Condiciones Climáticas: Para el día de hoy se esperan condiciones climáticas con tendencias seca y caliente. Las temperaturas estarán entre los 80 – 90 grados. Las mismas condiciones críticas del clima se esperan para el jueves y con temperaturas superiores para este fin de semana. Para información acerca de la presencia del humo visite: AirNow.gov
 Incendio Big Swamp: Los bomberos lograron penetrar áreas para trabajos de limpieza y a su vez, movieron equipo pesado del incendio Windigo para el Incendio Big Swamp.
 Incendio Potter: con la ayuda de los sistemas de aspersión, los bomberos continúan con las actividades de supresión a lo largo del eje del Incendio. El astillado continua sobre las carreteras y ya casi completan la delineación del terreno afectado en la carretera 34.
 Incendio Camel Hump: El cuerpo de Bomberos local estará patrullando el área del incendio.
 Incendio Windigo: Es posible que las operaciones de astillado sean completadas el día de hoy, así como mover equipo pesado hacia el área del Incendio Swamp. De igual manera, se espera concluir con el trabajo de excavación mientras se continúa trabajando sobre la carretera 700 y 770.
Recursos: 16 grupos de bomberos, 11 camiones de bomberos, 5 bulldozers, 20 cisternas, 2 helicópteros. Total de personal 539.
 Ordenes de cierre de Caminos: El sendero de Pacific Crest esta 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/3pMM0vP
 Seguridad Publica: Tomando en cuenta la apertura de las escuelas, el tráfico vehicular para este fin de semana feriado y con condiciones casi críticas del clima, le pedimos que por favor se mantenga vigilante y ayude a proteger la vida de los bomberos y público en general. Antes de visitar el área, infórmese de cualquier incendio y de las medidas de restricción para el público en general. 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 de red del Departamento Forestal de Oregon: https://www.oregon.gov/ODF/Fire/Pages/Restrictions.aspx Incendio Windigo Extensión: Aprox. 1,007 acres Contenido: 99% Ubicación: 20 mi SW de La Pine, OR Causa: RelámpagosIncendio Potter Extensión: Aprox. 629 acres Contenido: 96% Ubicación: 8 mi NE de Toketee Lake Causa: RelámpagosIncendio Camel Hump Extensión: Aprox. 6 acres Contenido:100% Ubicación: 6 miles SW de Potter Mountain Causa: RelámpagosIncendio Big Swamp Extensión: Aprox. 110 acres Contenido: 97% Ubicación: 6.5 mi N de Lemolo Lake Causa: Relámpago

 Daily Update 08.31.2022

Weather: Hot dry weather expected again today. Temperatures in the 80-90's. Near critical fire weather expected again on Thursday with above average temperatures over the holiday weekend. Find smoke information at  AirNow.gov.
Big Swamp Fire: Crews accessed areas for mop up and were able to move heavy equipment from Windigo to Big Swamp Fire. 
Potter Fire: Firefighters continued suppression activities along fire edge, utilizing sprinkler systems. Chipping operations continued along the roads and grading of the 34 Road is almost complete.
Camel Hump Fire: Local firefighter resources will be on patrol in area.
Windigo Fire: Chipping operations should be completed today and heavy equipment will move to Big Swamp Fire. Excavator work should also be completed today while work on the 700 Road and 770 Road continues.
Resources: 16 hand crews, 11 engines, 5 dozers, 20 water tenders, 2 helicopters. Total personnel 539. 
Closures: The Pacific Crest Trail is open.The Deschutes and Umpqua National Forests (NF) has fire closures around the Windigo fire.The Willamette NF has 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.
SAFETY: With area schools open, upcoming Labor Day weekend traffic and near critical fire weather, please be vigilant and help keep the community and our firefighters safe. Check for any fire or public use restrictions in the area prior to your visit. Campfires in designated campgrounds or picnic areas only, in fixed permanent metal fire pits. Check additional area fire restrictions at Oregon Department of Forestry website https://www.oregon.gov/ODF/Fire/Pages/Restrictions.aspx  
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 

Fire Information
Phone: 541-625-0687   Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.gov
Potter 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/

Weather: Near critical fire weather is expected today, with hot dry weather. Temperatures in the 80-90's with humidity in the teens. Near critical fire weather expected again on Thursday with above average temperatures over the holiday weekend. Find smoke information at  AirNow.gov.
Big Swamp Fire: Chipping operations and repair to lines on east edge of fire continues today, moving slowly due to steep terrain in that area. 
Potter Fire: Snag removal and chipper operations are ongoing. Firefighters will continue with monitor and mop up along direct line over the next couple of days.
Camel Hump Fire: Local firefighter resources will be on patrol in area.
Windigo Fire: Repair and chipping work continues over the next few days.
Resources: 11 hand crews, 10 engines, 4 dozers, 16 water tenders, 2 helicopters. Total personnel 514. 
Fire Prevention: With the upcoming Labor Day weekend and near critical fire weather, please be vigilant and help keep the community and our firefighters safe. Check for any fire or public use restrictions in the area prior to your visit. Campfires in designated campgrounds or picnic areas only, in fixed permanent metal fire pits. More information can be found on the Douglas County Sheriff's office website.
Closures: The Deschutes and Umpqua National Forests (NF) reduced fire closures around the Windigo fire, opening a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail and other roads and trails. The Willamette NF 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.
Public Safety:  Brushing and chipping along roadsides, falling trees and the use of heavy equipment continues for post-fire suppression repair. You can help keep firefighters and the public safe by adhering to the closure orders until they are officially lifted. 
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 Fire Update - August 29, 2022

Fire Information Phone: 541-625-0687 (8am - 7pm)                             Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.gov

Potter 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/

Big Swamp Fire: Heavy equipment operators continue to repair dozer line in steep terrain as fire crews continue mop up and patrol fire of the area.

Potter Fire: Firefighters continue with mop up and completed some backhaul of equipment. Crews will also continue chipping, line repair and snag  removal operations.

Camel Hump Fire: Fire crews met with Resource Advisors on road repair plans and continue patrol in fire area.

Windigo Fire: Additional crews led to good progress with road repair and chipping operations. Firefighters continue repairing dozer and hand lines to restore natural drainage on the landscape. Heavy equipment operators will be working on the 60 Road.

Resources: 11 hand crews, 9 engines, 4 dozers, 17 water tenders, 5 helicopters. Total personnel 530.

Weather: The warming and drying trend continues with temperatures in the high 70s to mid 80s.Winds are from the SE at 3-5 miles per hour changing to SW-W winds later in the day. Find smoke information at  AirNow.gov.

NW9 Incident Management Team has assumed management of the fires with Incident Commander Tyson Albrecht.

Closures: The Deschutes and Umpqua National Forests (NF) reduced fire closures around the Windigo fire, opening a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail and other roads and trails. The Willamette NF 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  HYPERLINK "https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/umpqua/alerts-notices"& HYPERLINK "https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/umpqua/alerts-notices" Notices, Willamette NF:  https://bit.ly/3cv1Ms6, and Deschutes NF: https://bit.ly/3pMM0vP.

Public Safety:  Brushing and chipping along roadsides, falling trees and the use of heavy equipment continues for post-fire suppression repair. You can help keep firefighters and the public safe by adhering to the closure orders until they are officially lifted. 

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 Fire
Size: Approx. 6 acres  
Containment: 100% 
Location: 6 miles SW of Potter Mountain 
Cause: Lightning 

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

Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp Fire Update - August 28, 2022

Información Actual de los Incendios Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp -  27-08-22

Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp Fire Update - August 27, 2022