July 6, 2021 at 4:23 p.m.

Jack Creek Fire Evacuations

IDLEYLD PARK, Ore. - A LEVEL 3 EVACUATION - GO! NOTICE NOW ORDERED FOR ALL HOMES LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS DUE TO THE JACK CREEK FIRE:

• ALL RECREATION AREAS, HOMES AND BUSINESSES LOCATED BETWEEN MILE MARKER 43 EAST TO EAGLE ROCK CAMPGROUND.
Level 3 or "GO!":

• If you chose not to evacuate, emergency services may not be able to assist you further.

• Grab your "go kit" and leave immediately.

• Follow your evacuation plan and stay informed.

Danger to the evacuated area is current and imminent and you should evacuate immediately. If you choose to ignore this advisement, you must understand that emergency services may not be available to assist you further. Do not delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. This will be the last message you receive.

LEVEL 2 "BE SET": YOU MUST PREPARE TO LEAVE AT A MOMENTS NOTICE. This level indicates there is significant danger to your area, and residents should either voluntarily relocate to a shelter or with family/friends outside of the affected area, or if choosing to remain, to be ready to evacuate at a moment's notice. Residents MAY have time to gather necessary items, but doing so is at their own risk. THIS MAY BE THE ONLY NOTICE YOU RECEIVE. Emergency services cannot guarantee that they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate.

• A LEVEL 2 "BE SET" NOTICE HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR EVERYTHING EAST OF EAGLE ROCK CAMPGROUND TO SODA SPRINGS.

For more information about the fire, please follow official sources of information only.

• http://WWW.DCSO.COM/EVACUATIONS

 Pacific Northwest Type 2 Incident Management Team 9 has been ordered and will take command of the Jack Fire 07/06/2021. 

ROSEBURG, Ore. – JULY 6, 2021 – Firefighters are actively suppressing a wildfire near Steamboat,approximately 30 miles east of Glide, Oregon on the North Umpqua Ranger District.
The Jack Fire, which is currently estimated at 900 acres, was reported on Monday, July 5, 2021 at 5 p.m.and is burning in grass and timber east of Jack Creek road (Forest Service road 4713) and west of JackCreek. Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) and local resources utilized smoke detectioncameras located on Mt. Scott, near Glide to isolate the point of ignition, as a result, firefighters and localresources started initial attack immediately upon locating the wildfire.
The fire was very active throughout the afternoon and moderated down during the night. A section ofstate highway 138, the Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway, or locally known as Diamond Lake Highway wasclosed by Oregon department of Transportation (ODOT) between mile post (MP) 40 (Steamboat) andMP 47 (Dry Creek Store). A Forest closure order will soon be in effect, details to follow. The cause ofthe fire is under investigation.
Numerous resources aided in initial attack efforts including mutual aid from Oregon Department ofForestry (ODF) as well as support from a type 3 interagency crew, which arrived last night. Resourcescurrently assigned include 9 engines, 2 hand crews, 3 water tenders, 3 heavy lift helicopters, 1 lighthelicopter, 3 air tankers, and 2 fixed wings (with lead plane).The Forest will in brief the Type 2 Incident Management Team today at 6 p.m. The health and safety ofthe public and wildland fire fighters is a top priority. Hot and dry conditions are expected to persist, soplease be careful and stay clear of the incident. Fire danger remains HIGH and public use restrictions arein effect.

Mitchell, OR – Due to more accurate mapping, the fire now stands at 368 acres.  Containment has reached 45 percent.  Full mop-up efforts will continue as crews work to detect and extinguish hot spots. 

 Mitchell, OR– The Lewis Rock Fire held for the second consecutive day and remains at 440 acres. Containment has reached 15 percent. Crews were assisted by a rotation of several helicopters cooling hot spots near containment lines. Today, firefighters will continue to strengthen lines around the fire’s perimeter and to mop-up towards the interior to extinguish hot spots and prevent spot fires.
 Weather conditions remain a concern with high temperatures, low relative humidity, and gusty winds. Poor humidity recovery overnight could promote more active fire behavior. The approach of a cold, dry front this afternoon could potentially further challenge the firefighting effort due to shifting winds.

The Batterman Road fire, which is located east of East Wenatchee is now 100% contained. The fire has been managed by Northwest Incident Management Team (IMT) 12 in coordination with the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office, Spokane BLM, Washington DNR Southeast Region, and Douglas County Fire Districts 1 and 2.

Fire resources continued to monitor and patrol established fire lines throughout today’s shift, focusing on interior pockets of fire activity in the drainages to ensure no future threat to containment. Several resources that were slated for demobilization have been reassigned to higher priority incidents in the region or released.

Operations Tomorrow:

Northwest Incident Management Team 12 will transition command of the Batterman Road Fire back to local fire management officials at 6:00 AM on July 10, 2021. This will be the final fire update from NW IMT 12.

While the fire is expected to stay within containment lines, firefighters will continue to monitor and patrol containment lines and mop up in the fire area. Remaining resources will continue to be prepared to perform initial attack in the immediate vicinity in the event of new fire starts.  

Evacuations and Road Closures:

Please follow updates from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office for evacuation level changes. All evacuation areas on the Batterman Road Fire were reduced  to level one (get ready) on July 8 at 8:30 AM.

Rock Island Grade is now open for public travel.

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Air quality information is available at http://wasmoke.blogspot.com/.