Today command of the fire transitions from

Color Country Type 3 Team – Lyndsay Fonger, Incident Commander to  

Great Basin Type 2 Team 5 – Sam Hicks, Incident Commander

709 Acres

0 % Contained

1 Mile South of Mammoth Creek Village

37.619 Latitude

112.669 Longitude

Burning in

grass, ponderosa pine & Douglas-fir

Caused by Lightening

 Order Number 0407-21-21UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREFOREST SERVICEDIXIE NATIONAL FORESTSTAGE I FIRE RESTRICTIONSPROHIBITIONS:Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System (NFS) lands within the Dixie National Forest:1. Igniting, building, maintaining, or using a fire (including charcoal and briquettes) outside of a fire structure provided by the Forest Service within a designated area.[36 CFR § 261.52(a)]2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of any flammable material. [36 CFR § 261.52(d)]EXEMPTIONS:Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:1. Persons with a special use authorization or other Forest Service authorization specifically exempting them from the effect of this Order.2. Persons using a stove or grill fueled solely by liquid petroleum fuels.3. Persons using a stove fire in a designated area.4. Any Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.PURPOSE:To reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires due to high fire danger and increased levels of recreational use.AREA DESCRIBED:These prohibitions apply to all NFS lands within the proclaimed and administrative boundaries of the Pine Valley, Cedar City, Powell, and Escalante Ranger Districts of the Dixie National Forest, within the counties of Iron, Garfield, Kane, Piute, and Washington, State of Utah.IMPLEMENTATION:1. This Order will be in effect beginning May 26, 2021 at 00:01 AM and shall remain in effect until January 1, 2022 or until revoked, whichever is sooner.2. Exhibit A, “Definitions,” is attached and incorporated into this order.3. A violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, imprisonment for not morethan six months, or both. [16 USC § 551, 18 USC §§ 3559, 3571, 18 USC § 3581].4. Further information regarding this Order may be obtained at the Dixie National Forest Supervisor’s Office, Cedar City, Utah, 435-865-3700.5. This Order supersedes any previous Order(s) prohibiting the same, or similar acts prohibited by this Order in the areas covered by this Order.Done at Cedar City, Utah this 24th day of May 2021.___________________________KEVIN WRIGHTForest SupervisorOrder Number 0407-21-21

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 Order Number: 0407-21-23UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREFOREST SERVICEDIXIE NATIONAL FORESTCEDAR CITY RANGER DISTRICTMammoth Fire Emergency Area, Road, and Trail ClosureA. PROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. 551 and 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited in the National Forest System (NFS) lands, roads, and trail within the Cedar City Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest described in this Order and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (“Closed Area, Roads, and Trail”):Going into or being on the Closed Area, Roads, and Trail. 36 CFR 261.52(e), 261.54(e), 261.55(a).B. EXEMPTIONSPursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order.1. Persons with a special use authorization or other Forest Service authorization specifically exempting them from the effect of this Order.2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.C. CLOSED AREA, ROADS, AND TRAILClosed Area: The NFS lands bounded by State Highway 143 to the north, Forest Highway 50 (Mammoth Highway) to the east, the boundary with NFS Roads 612 and 630 to the south, and NFS Roads 051, 381, and 240 to the west.Closed Roads:1. Forest Highway 50 (Mammoth Highway) from its intersection with State Highway 143 to its intersection with NFS Road 067; and2. NFS Roads 1686, 0196, 995, 996, 068C, 4132, 3084, 406, 068, 393, 476, 464, 232, 493, 626, 970, 612, and 628.The Closed Roads do not include NFS Roads 051, 381, and 240, which border the Closed Area.Page 2 of 2Closed Trail: Dead Lake OHV Trail.D. PURPOSEThe purpose of this Order is to protect public safety during the Mammoth Fire suppression operations.E. IMPLEMENTATION1. This Order is effective on Monday June 7th, at 3 P.M. and shall remain in effect until July 31, 2021 or until rescinded, whichever is sooner.2. Exhibit A, Map, is attached and incorporated into this Order.A violation of these prohibitions is punishable as a class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization and/or imprisonment of not more than 6 months [16 USC 551, 18 USC 3559, 3571, 3581].Signed this 7th day of June 2021, at Cedar City, UtahKevin WrightForest Supervisor, Dixie National ForestOrder Number: 0407-21-23

Quick Facts

Incident Summary

Approximate

Size:

Joseph Canyon 7,610 acres

Dry Creek 1,585 acres

Fire
Containment:

Joseph Canyon 95%

Dry Creek 95%

Incident Commander:

Jason Loomis

Resources
on the fires:

Crews: 0

Helicopters: 0

Engines: 0

Total

Personnel:

31

Jurisdiction:

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Vale District Bureau of Land Management, Oregon Department of Forestry, Washington Department of Natural Resources

Inciweb:

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7513/

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7517/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/WallowaWhitmanNF/

Oregon Smoke Blog

http://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com/

Joseph Canyon and Dry Creek Fires

June 11, 2021

Forest Service: (541) 519-8051

Bureau of Land Management: (541) 523-1407

Oregon Department of Forestry: (541) 263-0661

E-mail: 2021.josephcanyon@firenet.gov

For Immediate Release

Incident Commander: Jason Loomis, Northwest Team 7

ENTERPRISE, Ore. – This morning, at 6:00 a.m., NW Team 7 transitioned management of the fire back to local agencies. Northwest Team 7 would like to thank the entire Wallowa County community for their support as well as firefighters for all their hard work throughout this incident. Local agencies will continue to monitor conditions and will remain ready in the event there are changes to the current status.

An e-mail has been established specifically for inquiries about the fires. Please send questions to 2021.josephcanyon@firenet.gov

Joseph Canyon Fire -   Start Date: June 4, 2021     Cause: Lightning     Size: 7,610 acres     Containment: 95%   

Location:  23 miles southwest of Lewiston, ID.

Status: Weather patterns continued to provide favorable conditions for suppression actions due to cooler temperatures and scattered showers in the fire area yesterday. Minimal fire behavior occurred due to higher fine fuel moisture.

Dry Creek Fire - Start Date: June 3-4, 2021     Cause: Lightning     Size: 1,585 acres     Containment: 95%  
Location:  The Dry Creek Fire is located in a remote and rugged part of Hells Canyon, northeast of Joseph, OR.

Status: Weather patterns continued to provide favorable conditions yesterday for suppression efforts due to cooler temperatures and scattered showers in the fire area. Minimal fire behavior occurred due to higher fine fuel moisture and precipitation.

Weather: Cloudy skies are expected, with a slight chance for afternoon showers. South winds of 5-10 mph.

Evacuations: There are currently no evacuation orders associated with the Joseph Canyon and Dry Creek fires.

Closures: The Nez Perce Tribe has temporarily closed the Precious Lands Wildlife Management Area in Northeastern Oregon: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/7513/59633/

Fire Season Declared: Oregon Department of Forestry’s Northeast Oregon District proclaimed that they would go into fire season beginning Wednesday, June 9th at 12:01 a.m.  They have new fire restriction signs located throughout the district, with a Fire Prevention information line; (541) 975-3027 and a QR code which will take you to www.bmidc.org, for current information on fire restrictions.

Prevention Message: Whether we are out in nature or home in our backyards, remember that it's our role to protect the lands we love by preventing wildfires and recreating responsibly.

Quick Facts

Incident Summary

Approximate

Size:

Joseph Canyon 7,610 acres

Dry Creek 1,564 acres

Fire
Containment:

Joseph Canyon 90%

Dry Creek 90%

Incident Commander:

Jason Loomis

Resources
on the fires:

Crews: 3

Helicopters: 5

Engines: 3

Total

Personnel:

183

Jurisdiction:

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Vale District Bureau of Land Management, Oregon Department of Forestry, Washington Department of Natural Resources

Inciweb:

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7513/

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7517/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/NPT1855

Oregon Smoke Blog

http://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com/

Joseph Canyon and Dry Creek Fires

June 10, 2021

Fire Information: (541) 579-0648

E-mail: 2021.josephcanyon@firenet.gov

For Immediate Release

Incident Commander: Jason Loomis, Northwest Team 7

Enterprise, Oregon - Demobilization of resources continues today as conditions have moderated and suppression actions have been successful. NW Team 7 is preparing for demobilization and to transition the fires to local agencies that are fully prepared to manage these fires in their current condition. The Incident Management Team remains available in the event the situation changes.

A new e-mail has been established for information inquiries on the fire. Please send questions to 2021.josephcanyon@firenet.gov

Joseph Canyon Fire -   Start Date: June 3-4, 2021     Cause: Lightning     Size: 7,610 acres     Containment: 90%   

Location:  23 miles southwest of Lewiston, ID.

Status: Monitoring of the Joseph Canyon fire continued yesterday with the only observed smoke from interior hotspots on the southwest flank of the fire.  Crews continued to monitor and patrol lines.

Dry Creek Fire - Start Date: June 3-4, 2021     Cause: Lightning     Size: 1,564 acres     Containment: 90%  
Location:  The Dry Creek Fire is in a remote and rugged part of Hells Canyon, northeast of Joseph, OR.

Status: The Dry Creek Fire is in very good shape. Two drone flights were completed yesterday looking for smoke and hot spots. The full perimeter was flown with only two smokes within the interior of the fire area observed.

Weather:  Light steady rain is expected through the day, moderating towards the afternoon.    

Evacuations: There are currently no evacuation orders associated with the Joseph Canyon and Dry Creek fires.

Closures: The Nez Perce Tribe has temporarily closed the Precious Lands Wildlife Management Area in Northeastern Oregon: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/7513/59633/

Fire Season Declared: Oregon Department of Forestry’s Northeast Oregon District proclaimed that they would go into fire season beginning Wednesday, June 9th at 12:01 a.m.  They have new fire restriction signs located throughout the district, with a Fire Prevention information line; (541) 975-3027 and a QR code which will take you to www.bmidc.org, for current information on fire restrictions.

Prevention Message: Breathe easy, prevent wildfires.

Quick Facts

Incident Summary

Approximate

Size:

Joseph Canyon 7,610 acres

Dry Creek 1,564 acres

Fire
Containment:

Joseph Canyon 60%

Dry Creek 60%

Incident Commander:

Jason Loomis

Resources
on the fires:

Crews: 9

Helicopters: 5

Engines: 3

Total

Personnel:

316

Jurisdiction:

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Vale District Bureau of Land Management, Oregon Department of Forestry, Washington Department of Natural Resources

Inciweb:

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7513/

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7517/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/NPT1855

Oregon Smoke Blog

http://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com/

Joseph Canyon and Dry Creek Fires

June 9, 2021

Fire Information: (541) 579-0648

E-mail: Cheyne_Rossbach@firenet.gov

For Immediate Release

Incident Commander: Jason Loomis, Northwest Team 7

Enterprise, Oregon -The objective for both the Joseph Canyon and Dry Creek fires is to limit the duration and size while accounting for firefighter safety. Securing and mopping up continues on the fires with fire crews and equipment being released to adjust the fire organization for the current fire situation.

NW Team 7 is anticipating a long and busy fire season. The emphasis is to not only minimize fire size and duration but also manage early season fatigue for all crew and management team members.  Demobilization of resources continues today as conditions have moderated and suppression actions have been successful.

Joseph Canyon Fire -   Start Date: June 3-4, 2021     Cause: Lightning     Size: 7,610 acres     Containment: 60%   

Location:  23 miles southwest of Lewiston, ID.

Status: The Joseph Canyon fire received 5 hours of precipitation yesterday, significantly dampening any remaining hot spots.  Firefighting resources will continue to demobilize today in line with changing weather conditions.

Dry Creek Fire - Start Date: June 3-4, 2021     Cause: Lightning     Size: 1,564 acres     Containment: 60%  
Location:  The Dry Creek Fire is located in a remote and rugged part of Hells Canyon,  northeast of Joseph, OR.

Status: Crews continue to mop up any observed hot spots.  Ongoing monitoring of areas less accessible to firefighting resources continues.

Weather:  Today will start out mostly cloudy with cooler than normal temperatures. A high chance of rain is likely Wednesday. Isolated thunderstorms are possible. Winds will be north-northwest 5-10 mph. 

Evacuations: There are currently no evacuation orders associated with the Joseph Canyon and Dry Creek fires.

Closures: The Nez Perce Tribe has temporarily closed the Precious Lands Wildlife Management Area in Northeastern Oregon: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/7513/59633/

Fire Season Declared: Oregon Department of Forestry’s Northeast Oregon District proclaimed that they would go into fire season beginning Wednesday, June 9th at 12:01 a.m.  They have new fire restriction signs located throughout the district, with a Fire Prevention information line; (541) 975-3027 and a QR code which will take you to www.bmidc.org, for current information on fire restrictions.

Prevention Message: Protect your property, friends, and family – prevent wildfires.

Quick Facts

Incident Summary

Approximate

Size:

Joseph Canyon 7,575 acres

Dry Creek 1,500 acres

Fire
Containment:

Joseph Canyon 20%

Dry Creek 50%

Incident Commander:

Jason Loomis

Resources
on the fires:

Crews: 9

Helicopters: 8

Engines: 14

Total

Personnel:

337

Jurisdiction:

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Vale District Bureau of Land Management, Oregon Department of Forestry, Washington Department of Natural Resources

Inciweb:

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7513/

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7517/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/NPT1855

Oregon Smoke Blog

http://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com/

Joseph Canyon and Dry Creek Fires

June 8, 2021

Fire Information: (541) 579-0648

E-mail: Cheyne_Rossbach@firenet.gov

For Immediate Release

Incident Commander: Jason Loomis, Northwest Team 7

Northwest Incident Management Team 7 began full management of the Joseph Canyon and Dry Creek fires this morning at 6:00 a.m.  The fires were started from an overnight lightning storm the night of June 3, 2021. The fires are burning in steep, rugged and inaccessible terrain in northern Wallowa County. The objective for both fires is to limit the duration and size while accounting for firefighter safety. Values at risk include human safety, private property, cultural and natural resources. Fires are burning on lands managed by the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Bureau of Land Management and Oregon Department of Forestry and Washington Department of Natural Resources.

Joseph Canyon Fire -   Start Date: June 3-4, 2021     Cause: Lightning     Size: 7,575 acres     Containment: 20%   

Location:  23 miles southwest of Lewiston, ID.

Status: Two hotshot crews continued to work along the eastern flank of the fire. The western edge of the fire was moving towards monitoring status. The eastern and northwestern flanks of the fire are contained. The southern edge of the fire continues to be a challenge due to the rugged terrain.

Dry Creek Fire - Start Date: June 3-4, 2021     Cause: Lightning     Size: 1,500 acres     Containment: 50%  
Location:  The Dry Creek Fire is located in a remote and rugged part of Hells Canyon,  northeast of Joseph, OR.

Status: Some interior burning occurred yesterday towards the northwest flank. The burning was confined to the fire’s interior and not a threat to containment lines.  Firefighters continued to mop up perimeter, strengthening lines with continued monitoring of the northeast flank of the fire. Three hotshot crews are currently assigned to the fire with the addition of two Wildland Fire Modules. Wildland Fire Modules are highly skilled and versatile fire crews that provide technical and ecological based expertise in the areas of long-term planning, ignitions, holding, and fire suppression.

Weather/Fire Behavior:  Today will start out partly cloudy with cooler than normal temperatures. There is a chance of rain Wednesday and Thursday. Winds will be Northwest 5-10 mph with fire continuing to burn in short grass and light fuels. There is potential for half mile an hour rate of spread expected on steep slopes with wind. A significant warm up is anticipated through the weekend.

NW Team 7 is anticipating a long and busy fire season, the emphasis is to not only minimize fire size and duration but also manage early season fatigue for all crew and management team members.  Demobilization of resources will begin as early as today as conditions have moderated and suppression actions have been successful.

Evacuations: There are currently no evacuation orders associated with the Joseph Canyon and Dry Creek fires.

Closures: The Nez Pierce Tribe has temporarily closed the Precious Lands Wildlife Management Area in Northeastern Oregon: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/7513/59633/

Prevention Message: Now more than ever, please prevent wildfires.

Fire Season Declared: Oregon Department of Forestry; Northeast Oregon District proclaimed that they would go into fire season beginning Wednesday, June 9th at 12:01 a.m.  They have new fire restriction signs located throughout the district, with a Fire Prevention information line; (541) 975-3027 and a QR code which will take you to www.bmidc.org, for current information on fire restrictions.

Lapwai, Idaho- On June 4th, the Joseph Canyon fire started and is still actively burning on part of the Precious Lands Wildlife Management Area in Northeastern Oregon. Due to the extremely steep terrain, poor road access, and unpredictable nature of this fire, the Nez Perce Tribe has decided to implement an immediate, temporary closure of the Precious Lands area to all public use. "Given the unpredictable nature of wild fires, we want to best ensure the fire crews are able to focus on their critical work without any additional concerns for public users being in the area. Public safety is always top priority," stated Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee Chairman, Samuel Penney. The fire is burning in and around the Grande Ronde and Joseph Creek Areas of Critical Environmental Concern on the Vale District Bureau of Land Management and in the Nez Perce Precious Lands Wildlife Area (Héte’wits Wétes). Firefighters from the Oregon Department of Forestry are working to protect ecological, geological and cultural resources along with private property, rangeland and timber.As of June 6, the fire covered a total of 4,000 acres. Currently containment is at zero percent. The closure to the Precious Lands will be lifted as soon as the threat to public safety has passed.

JOSEPH, Ore. – Cooler temperatures and moderate winds Sunday slowed the spread of the Joseph Canyon Fire, allowing firefighters to work more strategically.

“We won today,” said Andy Hayes, the incident commander trainee with the Blue Mountain Type 3 Incident Management Team said. “We didn’t win Saturday (when higher winds challenged firefighters), but we won today.”

Additional resources and successful burnout operations along the west side of Cottonwood Creek created the anchor point needed to begin establishing containment lines. Steep, rugged terrain remains the biggest challenge, as firefighter safety is always the first priority.

The fire is burning in and around the Grande Ronde and Joseph Creek Areas of Critical Environmental Concern on the Vale District Bureau of Land Management and in the Nez Perce Precious Lands Wildlife Area (Héte’wits Wétes), which is protected by Oregon Department of Forestry. Firefighters are working to protect ecological, geological and cultural resources along with private property, rangeland and timber.

Although containment remains at zero percent, fire spread was limited to 300 acres, for a total of 4,000 acres at the end of the day. Northwest 7 Type 2 Incident Management Team is assuming command of both the Joseph Canyon and Dry Creek fires.

The 1,600-acre Dry Creek Fire is burning in the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest approximately 10 miles southeast of the Joseph Canyon Fire. Two hotshot crews, smoke jumpers and rappelers are working to secure a line between Downey Creek and north Cook Creek to anchor suppression efforts.

Fire personnel from Oregon Department of Forestry, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Vale Bureau of Land Management and Washington Department of Natural Resources are working cooperatively to protect public and private lands affected by both fires.