Summary: The Rough Patch Complex and Jack fire are being managed under a full suppression strategy using direct and indirect tactics to minimize fire spread to prevent loss of valuable resources. Fire activity picked up yesterday during the evening hours and again later in the afternoon with the warmer and drier weather. 
 
Chaos and Little Bend Fires: The Chaos fire is at 21,452 acres and the Little Bend fire is at 7,497 acres. Firing operations started on the north side of the Chaos fire near Bohemia Mountain along the 176 road, south toward Shane Saddle. In the City Creek drainage, fire has crossed the creek and is now on the east side of the 3829 road but has not crossed the ridge. The west side of the fire continues to be patrolled for any remaining heat. On the Little Bend, crews are improving line to the south and east of the fire.
 
Jack and Buckhead Fires: The Jack fire is at 23,897 acres and the Buckhead fire is at 5,239 acres. The west, north, and northeast end of the Jack fire has been contained and is being patrolled. Firefighters are holding and improving fireline on the 2715 road. South of the Jack fire burning operations along the 100 road are currently holding in place, waiting for optimal conditions to continue south. The goal is to secure the line into the Near Minky over the next few days. 
 
Near Minky Fire: The Near Minky fire is at 4,865 acres. This fire is located south of the Jack and Buckhead fires. The eastern edge and a portion of the western edge have been contained.  Active fire behavior was observed near the 2814 road and crews are watching for spot fires. 
 
Weather: Temperatures will be in the 80’s with relative humidity in the mid 20’s. Variable winds are forecasted until the switch to north/northwest in the afternoon. 

Closures and Additional Information:  

• KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! Closure information can be found on InciWeb under the “Closures” tab
• Level IV Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) is in effect for the Umpqua National Forest:  https://bit.ly/3t0RW59 
• Public Use Restriction Level 3 – Fire Restrictions in effect on the Umpqua National Forest: https://bit.ly/3sTAsaY
• Level III IFPL is in effect in Douglas Forest Protective Association areas: https://bit.ly/38kdzUG
• Temporary flight restrictions can be found here: tfr.faa.gov
• Air quality and smoke monitoring can be found at https://www.wildlandfiresmoke.us/
• No Drone Zone! If you fly, we can’t! Visit knowbeforeyoufly.org
• Those with current and active reservations for the Scaredman Campground can camp over the holiday weekend

South Oregon Cascades Rough Patch & Devils Knob Complex, and Jack Fire 
Issued at: 2021-09-04 07:47 PDT
 
Fire and Weather: Crews continue to burn out where possible to increase containment of the fires, while other crews are actively mopping up and patrolling areas that are cooler along the containment lines. Detailed Fire information can be found on Facebook and Inciweb. Winds throughout the forecast area over the next 48 hours are inconsistent in direction at the surface making it difficult to accurately forecast smoke locations and concentrations.
 
Smoke: Color codes for communities on the map show 24 hour averages. Smoke models show the smoke clearing out of the I-5 corridor between Roseburg and Grants Pass today and Sunday. Variable smoke impacts may be seen south to southeast of the fires through the day today, improving this evening, and worsening again overnight. Unhealthy air quality will impact communities east of the fires today with conditions improving Sunday afternoon.
 
Health: Limit outdoor activity during periods of unhealthy air quality. Wear an N95 mask if your spending time outside. Children, the elderly, and people with respiratory issues are more sensitive to the negative effects from smoke. Keep the air conditioner in your car set on recirculate while travelling to improve air quality in your vehicle.

South Oregon Cascades Rough Patch & Devils Knob Complex, and Jack Fire 
Issued at: 2021-09-03 07:36 PDT
 
Weather and Fire: East winds over the ridges in the fire area last night and this morning will return again tonight. Crews continue to burn out where possible to increase containment of the fires, while other crews are actively mopping up and patrolling areas that are cooler along the containment lines. The Devils Knob Complex is 40,858 acres 28% contained, the Rough Patch Complex is 37,463 acres 26% contained, and the Jack Fire is 23,987 acres 55% contained. Additional fire information can be found on Facebook and Inciweb.
 
Smoke: East winds pushed smoke into Roseburg and Grants Pass yesterday. Expect similar or worsening conditions today. The east winds that cleared the smoke out of Crater Lake and Chiloquin yesterday will return this morning. This afternoon W winds in the Toketee area may push smoke back into Crater Lake and degrade conditions at Diamond Lake even more. Additional smoke may move into the I-5 corridor between Roseburg and Grants Pass today.
 
Health: Exposure to wildfire smoke can cause health problems that range from minor to severe. Some symptoms include: burning eyes, runny nose, sore throat, headache, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath; worsening of lung, heart, and circulatory conditions, mental health concerns and psychological stress. Avoid outdoor activities during unhealthy air quality when possible.

Summary: The Rough Patch Complex and Jack fire are being managed under a full suppression strategy using direct and indirect tactics to minimize fire spread to prevent loss of valuable resources. Firing operations are in progress and will be for the next several shifts as conditions allow.  

Chaos and Little Bend Fires: The Chaos fire is at 20,513 acres and the Little Bend fire is at 7,363 acres. The north end of the Chaos received additional resources to assist with indirect line construction in preparation for additional firing operations in the coming days. Firefighters are closely monitoring the two spots off the north end. Crews are making excellent progress on the south end of the fire. South of the Little Bend, work is progressing down the 3815 to the 3810 road to prevent spread to the west and south.
 
Jack and Buckhead Fires: The Jack fire is at 23,897 acres and the Buckhead fire is at 4,753 acres. The west, north, and northeast end of the Jack fire has been contained and is being patrolled. Good progress is being made improving line on the 2715 road. South of the Jack, firefighters are slowly working their way down the 100 road to the 2871 road slowly and methodically using fire to consume fuels between them and the main fire. Over the next few days, they will tie the line into the Near Minky, securing the western edge of the Buckhead and Near Minky fires.
 
Near Minky Fire: The Near Minky fire is at 4,833 acres. This fire is located south of the Jack and Buckhead fires. The eastern edge and a portion of the western edge have been contained. Crews will be holding and improving the line established yesterday on the 2814 road. There was one spot across the road; resources responded quickly and stopped forward progress. Indirect line construction for the Smith fire to the south should be completed today.
 
Weather: Expect warmer and drier temperatures over the next few days. Light eastern winds will switch to north/northwest winds in the afternoon, similar to yesterday. There is the potential for increase fire activity with warmer temperatures.

Closures and Additional Information:  

• KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! Closure information can be found on InciWeb under the “Closures” tab
• Level IV Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) is in effect for the Umpqua National Forest:  https://bit.ly/3t0RW59 
• Public Use Restriction Level 3 – Fire Restrictions in effect on the Umpqua National Forest: https://bit.ly/3sTAsaY
• Level III IFPL is in effect in Douglas Forest Protective Association areas: https://bit.ly/38kdzUG
• Temporary flight restrictions can be found here: tfr.faa.gov
• Air quality and smoke monitoring can be found at https://www.wildlandfiresmoke.us/
• No Drone Zone! If you fly, we can’t! Visit knowbeforeyoufly.org
• Those with current and active reservations for the Scaredman Campground can camp over the holiday weekend

Weather and Fire: 
Weather today will be similar to weather yesterday with slightly warmer temperatures and lower relative humidities. Crews continue to burn out where possible to increase containment of the fires, while other crews are actively mopping up and patrolling areas that are cooler along the containment lines. The Devils Knob Complex is 39,451 acres, the Rough Patch Complex is 36,107 acres, and the Jack Fire is 23,987 acres. Additional fire information can be found on Facebook and Inciweb.
Smoke: 
Smoke conditions throughout the forecast area today should be similar to yesterday. Air quality at Crater Lake should be good until this evening. Tomorrow additional smoke may move into the I-5 corridor between Roseburg and Grants Pass.
Health: 
Protect your health. Avoid spending time outside when air quality is poor. If you need to be outside, limit strenuous activity and wear an N-95 mask. The N-95 mask will filter out limited particulate matter. Don’t rely on an N-95 mask for total protection. Cloth masks worn for Covid protocols are not effective filters for particulates and do not offer protection against smoke. 

Summary: The Rough Patch Complex and Jack fire are being managed under a full suppression strategy using direct and indirect tactics to minimize fire spread to prevent loss of valuable resources. The Rough Patch is now at 19% containment and the Jack is at 55%. 
 
Chaos and Little Bend Fires: The Chaos fire is at 19,532 acres and the Little Bend fire is at 7,278 acres. Additional containment was added to the south end of the Chaos fire yesterday. Firefighter have made good progress on the spot off the road and very little heat is being found on the western edge. On the north perimeter, aircraft worked the two spot fires while crews constructed indirect line to protect values at risk. On the Little Bend fire, work was completed on the 3816 road. Resources started working on the 3815 to the 3810 road to prevent growth to the west and south.
 
Jack and Buckhead Fires: The Jack fire is at 23,987 acres and the Buckhead fire is at 4,498 acres. The west, north, and northeast end of the Jack fire has been contained and is being patrolled. Efforts are focused on two burning operations – the first will fill in pockets of unburned fuel along the 2715 road on the southwest side of the Jack fire. The second will bring fire down the 100 road to the 2871 road to tie the Buckhead into the Near Minky. These burning operations will take place over the next few days as conditions are favorable.
 
Near Minky Fire: The Near Minky fire is at 4,800 acres. This fire is located south of the Jack and Buckhead fires. The eastern edge and a portion of the western edge have been contained. Burning operations on the 2814 road started yesterday afternoon. Crews brought fire from the Near Minky fire to the south end of the Buckhead fire. Resources will focus on holding and improving the line over the next shift. Indirect line construction along the 020 road is progressing with Northern Rockies Team 1 and the Florida Red Team sharing resources. 

Weather: Warmer and drier weather is expected going into the weekend. An east wind was over the fire last night, pushing smoke to the west. In the afternoon, northwest winds will push smoke back over the fire. Smokey conditions can present challenges to ground and air resources by reducing visibility. 
 
Closures and Additional Information:  

• KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! Closure information can be found on InciWeb under the “Closures” tab.
• Level IV Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) is in effect for the Umpqua National Forest:  https://bit.ly/3t0RW59 
• Public Use Restriction Level 3 – Fire Restrictions in effect on the Umpqua National Forest: https://bit.ly/3sTAsaY
• Level III IFPL is in effect in Douglas Forest Protective Association areas: https://bit.ly/38kdzUG
• Temporary flight restrictions can be found here: tfr.faa.gov
• Air quality and smoke monitoring can be found at https://www.wildlandfiresmoke.us/
• No Drone Zone! If you fly, we can’t! Visit knowbeforeyoufly.org 

Summary: The Rough Patch Complex and Jack fire are being managed under a full suppression strategy using direct and indirect tactics to minimize fire spread to prevent loss of valuable resources. Firefighters continue to hold and improve line with support from air operations. The Rough Patch is now at 17% containment. Chaos and Little Bend Fires: The Chaos fire is at 18,979 acres and the Little Bend fire is at 7,137 acres. The eastern end of Chaos is established in the City Creek drainage. Aircraft provided bucket drops to cool the fire and slow progress while crews work on indirect line. The spot on the south end of the Chaos fire is close to being contained. On the western side, things are looking good with no heat detected near the line. Crews continue to mop-up two spots from earlier in the week located on the north end. Indirect line construction on the Little Bend fire is progressing along the 3815 and 3816 roads. Jack and Buckhead Fires: The Jack fire is at 23,985 acres and the Buckhead fire is at 4,154 acres. The west, north, and northeast end of the Jack fire has been contained and is being patrolled. Using a combination of ground crews and aircraft, firing operations are in progress on the southwest side of the Jack fire to improve line along the 2715 road. Work is also being done on the south end of the Buckhead fire to tie it into the 2715 road. Sprinklers and hose lays are in place along the 2781 road in preparation for firing operation from the Buckhead fire down to the Near Minky fire.
Near Minky Fire: The Near Minky fire is at 4,785 acres. This fire is located south of the Jack and Buckhead fires. The eastern edge and a portion of the western edge have been contained. Work is progressing along the 020 road building indirect line north/northeast of the Smith Fire. Northern Rockies Team 1 and the Florida Red Team continue to share resources to accomplish this mission. Weather: Temperatures will rise by 2-3 degrees each day heading into the weekend. With warmer temperatures, relative humidity will decrease. Winds continue to come from the north/northwest. Thursday night, there is a potential for a light eastern wind over the fires. Expect dense smoke to stay in the lower elevations. 
 
Closures and Additional Information:  

• KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! Closure information can be found on InciWeb under the “Closures” tab.
• Level IV Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) is in effect for the Umpqua National Forest: https://bit.ly/3t0RW59 
• Public Use Restriction Level 3 – Fire Restrictions in effect on the Umpqua National Forest: https://bit.ly/3sTAsaY
• Level III IFPL is in effect in Douglas Forest Protective Association areas: https://bit.ly/38kdzUG
• Temporary flight restrictions can be found here: tfr.faa.gov
• Air quality and smoke monitoring can be found at https://www.wildlandfiresmoke.us/
• No Drone Zone! If you fly, we can’t! Visit knowbeforeyoufly.org

South Oregon Cascades Rough Patch & Devils Knob Complex, and Jack Fire 
Issued at: 2021-09-01 06:50 PDT
 
Weather and Fire: Winds last night ranged from the E at Diamond Lake to from the N over the majority of the forecast area. Today winds shift from NE to NW around Toketee, remain out of the N in Roseburg, shift between N to NE around Medford, and stay Northerly near Chiloquin. Temperatures and relative humidities will remain similar to yesterday. Crews continue to burn out where possible to increase containment of the fires, while others are actively mopping up and patrolling areas that are cooler along the containment lines. The Devils Knob Complex is 38,000 acres, 25% contained: the Rough Patch Complex is 35,054 acres, 17% contained: and the Jack Fire is 23,985 acres, 53% contained.
 
Smoke: NE winds in the Toketee vicinity Monday night helped to clear the smoke out of Crater Lake Rim yesterday morning. Similar clearing should occur today. Diamond Lake often has worse air quality since it is closer to the active fires and smoke tends to pool in, and travel along, the Hwy 138 corridor. North winds near Roseburg should keep the area clear of smoke. Medford air quality will deteriorate through the day and improve overnight. Chiloquin may have the best air quality for a few hours after noon.
 
Health: Watch a short video to learn how to effectively use the Fire and Smoke Map by following this link. "How to Use the Fire and Smoke Map"

Summary: The Rough Patch Complex and Jack fire are being managed under a full suppression strategy using direct and indirect tactics to minimize fire spread to prevent loss of valuable resources. Clearer skies yesterday allowed aircraft to assist with burning operations and water drops. Fires were actively burning, however most growth was from burning operations to secure fire line and/or unburned pockets within the fire perimeter.

Chaos and Little Bend Fires: The Chaos fire is at 18,341 acres and the Little Bend fire is at 7,021 acres. Fire crews were able to complete the fire line connecting the Chaos and Little Bend fires on the 3821 road. Another spot crossed the 3821 road on the north side of the Chaos and was picked up quickly by crews working in the area. Firefighters continue to work the three spot fires and hold and improve lines on the north and south edges of the Chaos fire. On the Little Bend fire, the 3815 and 3816 roads are being cleared for use as indirect line to the south and east of the fire. Jack and Buckhead Fires: The Jack fire is at 23,976 acres and the Buckhead fire is at 3,713 acres. The west, north, and northeast end of the Jack fire has been contained and is being patrolled. On the east side of the Jack, firefighters are improving existing line and looking for opportunities to extend fire line. Burning operations are taking place on the southwest corner between the Jack and the Buckhead to improve the line put in by previous crews. Work continues on the 2781 road for additional burning operations, bringing fire from the Buckhead fire down to the Near Minky fire.
Near Minky Fire: The Near Minky fire is at 4,770 acres. This fire is located south of the Jack and Buckhead fires. The eastern edge and a portion of the western edge have been contained. Northern Rockies Team 1 and Florida Red Team are continuing to work together to get indirect line established north/northeast of the Smith fire and south of Near Minky. Weather: Cooler weather continues today with relative humidity at 30% and temperatures in the 70’s. Expect dense smoke in the lower elevations until afternoon when winds shift to the north. Expect wind gusts up to 18-22 mph on ridges. Conditions are anticipated to return to warmer and drier weather going into next week.

Closures and Additional Information:  

• KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! Closure information can be found on InciWeb under the “Closures” tab.
• Level IV Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) is in effect for the Umpqua National Forest:  https://bit.ly/3t0RW59 
• Public Use Restriction Level 3 – Fire Restrictions in effect on the Umpqua National Forest: https://bit.ly/3sTAsaY
• Level III IFPL is in effect in Douglas Forest Protective Association areas: https://bit.ly/38kdzUG
• Temporary flight restrictions can be found here: tfr.faa.gov
• Air quality and smoke monitoring can be found at https://www.wildlandfiresmoke.us/
• No Drone Zone! If you fly, we can’t! Visit knowbeforeyoufly.org 

South Oregon Cascades Rough Patch & Devils Knob Complex, and Jack Fire Issued at: 2021-08-31 07:37 PDT.
Weather and Fire:  Light downslope/downvalley winds overnight will transition to light upslope/upvalley winds in the fire area around noon today. Gusty winds over ridges from the NW may start over the fire area around noon. The Rough Patch Complex is 33,845 acres and 15% contained. The Jack fire is 23,976 acres and 53% contained. The Devils Knob Complex is 36,549 acres and 25% contained. Crews continue to scout for control lines, burn out areas to increase containment, and mop up and patrol cooler areas of the fire perimeters.
 Smoke: Yesterday westerly winds kept smoke out of Roseburg and Grants Pass, and improved air quality in Medford. Today N to NW winds should also keep unhealthy smoke out of Medford. Air quality in Shady Cove should degrade during the day and start improving this evening. Communities east of the fires will have periods of unhealthy to hazardous air quality through the day. The clearest air in Chiloquin should occur mid morning to early afternoon.
 Health: Everyone should limit their exposure to smoke for their health. Pay attention to local air quality reports. If you are advised to stay indoors, keep inside air as clean as possible. Do not add to indoor air pollution. If you need to be outside when air quality is unhealthy limit physical exertion and wear an N95 mask. Visit Wildfire Smoke and Your Health link below.