Sept. 26, 2020

This is the final update from the Southern Area Incident Management Gold Team. Tomorrow, the Southern Area Incident Management Red Team will take command of the Thielsen Fire at 7 a.m. It has been our honor to serve the Diamond Lake Community for the last two weeks.

Location            

Diamond Lake Ranger District, 5 miles north of Crater Lake National Park and within 1 mile of Diamond Lake Resort

Size/Containment         

9,971 acres and 69% contained. Fire was discovered on Sept. 8 at 0830 PDT. Cause is unknown.

Evacuations (no change)            

Evacuation level is at Level 2 “SET” for the Diamond Lake area. Authorized residents and permit holders are allowed to enter the area. Road guards are at checkpoints around Diamond Lake to restrict access to unauthorized users. Visit the Douglas County Sheriff’s website for the most current information.

Resources         

Personnel: 489                  Type 2 Crews: 4             Type 2IA Crews: 2         Helicopters: 2              Type 3 Engines: 1          Type 4 Engines: 4              Type 6 Engines: 9        Water Tenders: 10        Masticators: 1             Dozers: 6   

Current Situation           

Two consecutive days of rain and high humidity allowed for expedited containment. Yesterday, crews continued to construct handlines, secure and mop-up containment lines, and pull hose.

Today, firefighters will work to hold and mop up along the western edge of the fire. Handcrews and engines will continue to construct handline from Cinnamon Butte to Hwy. 138 and to identify containment opportunities along the northern edge of the fire. Crews will construct handline, cold trail and mop up along the fire edge and continue to identify contingency containment opportunities along the southeastern edge of the fire. Minimum Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST) are being implemented in the fire area.

Closures (change)

Road Closures:

Hwy. 138 is open with pilot cars escorting traffic from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to mitigate risks to fire resources working along and adjacent to the roadway. For the latest road conditions, visit www.tripcheck.com.

The route to Miller Lake via FS Road 9772 remains closed from the intersection with Hwy. 97 to the intersection with FS Road 110 due to firefighter traffic. Drivers are being directed to take FS Road 9774 to connect with FS Road 110 as an alternative route.

Forest Closures:

The Umpqua National Forest is currently at Industrial Fire Precaution Level III. No industrial operating waivers will be issued. The Fire Adjective Class is High.

Temporary emergency closure orders remain in effect for all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the Cottage Grove Ranger District: ORDER NO. 06-15-01-20-423, Tiller Ranger District ORDER NO. 06-15-02-20-422, Diamond Lake Ranger District ORDER NO. 06-15-03-20-420 and North Umpqua Ranger District ORDER NO. 06-15-06-20-421.

Flight Restrictions:

A new, smaller temporary flight restriction goes into place at 8 a.m. today to provide a safe environment for fire-fighting aircraft operations.

Air Quality        

Air quality continues to be good. For more information visit airnow.gov

Weather and Fire Behavior        

The area is expected to receive early morning wetting rain. By 11 a.m. winds will increase 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.

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Sept. 25, 2020

Location              

Diamond Lake Ranger District, 5 miles north of Crater Lake National Park and within 1 mile of Diamond Lake Resort

Size/Containment          

9,971 acres and 35% contained. Fire was discovered on Sept. 8 at 0830 PDT. Cause is unknown.

Evacuations (no change)             

Evacuation level is at Level 2 “SET” for the Diamond Lake area. Authorized residents and permit holders are allowed to enter the area. Road guards are at checkpoints around Diamond Lake to restrict access to unauthorized users. Visit the Douglas County Sheriff’s website for the most current information.

Resources          

Personnel: 489                  Type 2 Crews: 7             Type 2IA Crews: 4         Helicopters: 2              Type 3 Engines: 1         

Type 4 Engines: 4              Type 6 Engines: 11        Water Tenders: 13        Masticators: 1             Dozers: 8                

Fixed-wing Aircraft: 1  

Current Situation            

Yesterday, crews continued to construct handlines, secure and mop-up containment lines, and began to pull hose.

Today, firefighters will work to hold and mop up along the western edge of the fire. Handcrews and engines will continue to construct handline from Cinnamon Butte to Hwy. 138. and to identify containment opportunities along the northern edge of the fire. Crews will construct handline, cold trail and mop up along the fire edge and continue to identify contingency containment opportunities along the southeastern edge of the fire. Minimum Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST) are being implemented in the fire area.

Closures

Road Closures:

Hwy. 138 is open with pilot cars escorting traffic from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to mitigate risks to fire resources working along and adjacent to the roadway. For the latest road conditions, visit www.tripcheck.com.

The route to Miller Lake via FS Road 9772 remains closed from the intersection with Hwy. 97 to the intersection with FS Road 110 due to firefighter traffic. Drivers are being directed to take FS Road 9774 to connect with FS Road 110 as an alternative route.

Forest Closures:

The Umpqua National Forest is currently at Industrial Fire Precaution Level III. No industrial operating waivers will be issued. The Fire Adjective Class is High.

Temporary emergency closure orders remain in effect for all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the Cottage Grove Ranger District: ORDER NO. 06-15-01-20-423, Tiller Ranger District ORDER NO. 06-15-02-20-422, Diamond Lake Ranger District ORDER NO. 06-15-03-20-420 and North Umpqua Ranger District ORDER NO. 06-15-06-20-421.

Flight restrictions:

A temporary flight restriction remains in place from the surface up to and including 10,000 feet to provide a safe environment for fire-fighting aviation operations.

Air Quality           Air quality continues to improve. For more information visit airnow.gov

Weather and Fire Behavior        

Early morning wetting rain is expected to bring moisture to the area. By noon winds will increase steady 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.

Facebook Page

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Sept. 24, 2020

Location              

Diamond Lake Ranger District, 5 miles north of Crater Lake National Park and within 1 mile of Diamond Lake Resort

Size/Containment          

9,971 acres and 30% contained. Fire was discovered on Sept. 8 at 0830 PDT. Cause is unknown.

Evacuations (no change)             

Evacuation level is at Level 2 “SET” for the Diamond Lake area. Authorized residents and permit holders are allowed to enter the area. Road guards are at checkpoints around Diamond Lake to restrict access to unauthorized users. Visit the Douglas County Sheriff’s website for the most current information.

Resources          

Personnel: 493                  Type 2 Crews: 7             Type 2IA Crews: 4         Helicopters: 3              Type 3 Engines: 1          Type 4 Engines: 4              Type 6 Engines: 11        Water Tenders: 13        Masticators: 1             Dozers: 8                 Fixed-wing Aircraft: 1   

Current Situation            

Yesterday, crews continued to work around the fire area; however, some personnel had to disengage in areas where snags were present due to high winds. Resources continued to construct and secure firelines along the southern and northern edges of the fire. Firefighters have secured the Cinnamon Butte Tower and communications site using a sprinkler system and by removing vegetation to prevent fire spread.

Today, personnel will work to hold and mop up along the western edge of the fire. Handcrews and engines will be critical to holding the fire along Hwy. 138 in the area adjacent to Diamond Lake to protect direct threats to structures. Resources will construct handline from Cinnamon Butte to Hwy. 138 and continue to identify containment opportunities along the northern edge of the fire. Crews will construct handline, cold trail and mop up along the fire edge and continue to identify contingency containment opportunities along the southeastern edge of the fire. Minimum Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST) are being implemented in the fire area.

Closures

Road Closures: Hwy. 138 is open with pilot cars escorting traffic from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to mitigate risks to fire resources working along and adjacent to the roadway. For the latest road conditions, visit www.tripcheck.com.

The route to Miller Lake via FS Road 9772 remains closed from the intersection with Hwy. 97 to the intersection with FS Road 110 due to firefighter traffic. Drivers are being directed to take FS Road 9774 to connect with FS Road 110 as an alternative route.

Forest Closures:

The Umpqua National Forest is currently at Industrial Fire Precaution Level III. No industrial operating waivers will be issued. The Fire Adjective Class is High. Temporary emergency closure orders remain in effect for all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the Cottage Grove Ranger District: ORDER NO. 06-15-01-20-423, Tiller Ranger District ORDER NO. 06-15-02-20-422, Diamond Lake Ranger District ORDER NO. 06-15-03-20-420 and North Umpqua Ranger District ORDER NO. 06-15-06-20-421.

Flight restrictions:

A temporary flight restriction remains in place from the surface up to and including 10,000 feet to provide a safe environment for fire-fighting aviation operations.

Air Quality         

Air quality continues to improve. For more information visit airnow.gov

Weather and Fire Behavior        

Wetting rain will bring much-needed moisture to the area this morning. By midday winds will increase again with gusts up to 20 mph.

Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/Thielsen-Fire-105822491271712

Sept. 23, 2020

Location              

Diamond Lake Ranger District, 5 miles north of Crater Lake National Park and within 1 mile of Diamond Lake Resort

Size/Containment          

9,916 acres and 26% contained. Fire was discovered on Sept. 8 at 0830 PDT. Cause is unknown.

Evacuations (change)    

Evacuation level was changed to Level 2 “SET” yesterday for the Diamond Lake area. Authorized residents and permit holders are allowed to enter the Diamond Lake area. Road guards are placed at checkpoints around Diamond Lake to restrict access to unauthorized users. Visit the Douglas County Sheriff’s website for the most current information.

Resources          

Personnel: 441                  Type 2 Crews: 4             Type 2IA Crews: 4         Helicopters: 4              Type 3 Engines: 1          Type 4 Engines: 4              Type 6 Engines: 12        Water Tenders: 13        Masticators: 1             Dozers: 8                 Fixed-wing Aircraft: 1   

Current Situation            

Progress continued around the fire area yesterday with firefighters taking advantage of overnight humidity recoveries. Resources continued to construct and secure firelines along the southern and western edges of the fire. They also worked to secure around the Cinnamon Butte Tower and communications site with a sprinkler system. 

Similar to previous operational periods, firefighters will continue to protect critical infrastructure and secure and hold the fire’s southern edge near the northern boundary of Diamond Lake. They also will continue to secure and mop up along containment lines and improve the defense of structures around the Cinnamon Butte communications tower. On the southeastern edge of the fire, crews will construct handline, cold trail and mop up along the fire edge and continue to identify contingency containment opportunities. Minimum Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST) are being implemented in the fire area.

Closures

Road Closures: The Oregon Department of Transportation reopened Hwy. 138E (North Umpqua Highway) yesterday at noon. For the latest road conditions, visit www.tripcheck.com.

The route to Miller Lake via FS Road 9772 remains closed from the intersection with Hwy. 97 to the intersection with FS Road 110 due to firefighter traffic. Drivers are being directed to take FS Road 9774 to connect with FS Road 110 as an alternative route.

Forest Closures: The Umpqua National Forest is currently at Industrial Fire Precaution Level III. No industrial operating waivers will be issued. The Fire Adjective Class is High.

Temporary emergency closure orders remain in effect for all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the Cottage Grove Ranger District: ORDER NO. 06-15-01-20-423, Tiller Ranger District ORDER NO. 06-15-02-20-422, Diamond Lake Ranger District ORDER NO. 06-15-03-20-420 and North Umpqua Ranger District ORDER NO. 06-15-06-20-421.

Flight restrictions:

A temporary flight restriction remains in place from the surface up to and including 10,000 feet to provide a safe environment for fire-fighting aviation operations.

Air Quality           Air quality continues to improve. For more information visit airnow.gov

Weather and Fire Behavior        

Today a cold front approaches the region. Southwest winds will increase throughout the day with gusts likely surpassing 30 mph on exposed ridges. Winds will remain gusty overnight with showers moving in from the west.

Facebook Page

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Sept. 22, 2020

Location              

Diamond Lake Ranger District, 5 miles north of Crater Lake National Park and within 1 mile of Diamond Lake Resort

Size/Containment          

9,916 acres and 26% contained. Fire was discovered on Sept. 8 at 0830 PDT. Cause is unknown.

Evacuations (no change)             

Level 3 “GO” evacuations are in place for the Diamond Lake area. Visit the Douglas County Sheriff’s website for the most current information.

Resources          

Personnel: 438                  Type 2 Crews: 4             Type 2IA Crews: 4         Helicopters: 4              Type 3 Engines: 2          Type 4 Engines: 4              Type 6 Engines: 12        Water Tenders: 11        Masticators: 1             Dozers: 8                 Fixed-wing Aircraft: 3   

Current Situation            

Progress continued around the fire area yesterday with firefighters taking advantage of overnight humidity recoveries. Resources continued to construct and secure firelines along the southern and western edges of the fire.

Today, personnel will focus on providing safe ingress and egress for public on Hwy. 138E when it reopens at noon today. Similar to previous operational periods, firefighters will continue to protect critical infrastructure and secure and hold the fire’s southern edge near the northern boundary of Diamond Lake. They also will continue to secure and mop up along containment lines and improve the defense of structures around the Cinnamon Butte communications tower. On the southeastern edge of the fire, crews will construct handline, cold trail and mop up along the fire edge and continue to identify contingency containment opportunities. Minimum Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST) are being implemented in the fire area.

Closures (change)

Road Closures: The Oregon Department of Transportation will open Hwy. 138E (North Umpqua Highway) today at noon. For the latest road conditions, visit www.tripcheck.com.

The route to Miller Lake via FS Road 9772 is closed from the intersection with Hwy. 97 to the intersection with FS Road 110 due to firefighter traffic. Drivers are being directed to take FS Road 9774 to connect with FS Road 110 as an alternative route.

Forest Closures:

The Umpqua National Forest is currently at Industrial Fire Precaution Level III. No industrial operating waivers will be issued. The Fire Adjective Class is High. For more details, please visit related news release on InciWeb.

Temporary emergency closure orders remain in effect for all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the Cottage Grove Ranger District: ORDER NO. 06-15-01-20-423, Tiller Ranger District ORDER NO. 06-15-02-20-422, Diamond Lake Ranger District ORDER NO. 06-15-03-20-420 and North Umpqua Ranger District ORDER NO. 06-15-06-20-421.

Flight restrictions:

A temporary flight restriction remains in place from the surface up to and including 10,000 feet to provide a safe environment for fire-fighting aviation operations.

Air Quality           Air quality continues to improve. For more information visit airnow.gov

Weather and Fire Behavior        

The day will start with a few clouds early in the morning with increasing winds from the west-southwest. Wind gusts nearing 17 mph will start in the afternoon.

Facebook Page

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Sept. 21, 2020

Location              

Diamond Lake Ranger District, 5 miles north of Crater Lake National Park and within 1 mile of Diamond Lake Resort

Size/Containment          

9,689 acres and 22% contained (reduction in acreage due to more accurate mapping). Fire was discovered on Sept. 8 at 0830 PDT. Cause is unknown.

Evacuations (no change)             

Level 3 “GO” evacuations are in place for the Diamond Lake area. Visit the Douglas County Sheriff’s website for the most current information.

Resources          

Personnel: 405                  Type 2 Crews: 4             Type 2IA Crews: 3         Helicopters: 3              Type 3 Engines: 3         

Type 4 Engines: 7             Type 6 Engines: 12         Water Tenders: 6          Masticators: 1             Dozers: 8                

Fixed-wing Aircraft: 3

Current Situation            

Progress continued around the fire area yesterday taking advantage of overnight humidity recoveries. Resources continued to construct and secure firelines along the southern and western edges of the fire. Weather conditions allowed aerial retardant drops around the Cinnamon Butte Tower and communications site yesterday.

Today, personnel will continue to focus on direct attack where possible, protect critical infrastructure and secure and hold the fire’s southern edge near the northern boundary of Diamond Lake. They also will continue to secure and mop up along containment lines and improve the defense of structures around the Cinnamon Butte communications tower as weather permits.  Hand crews and engines will continue to construct line east of Hwy. 138 and identify containment opportunities for the southeastern edge of the fire.

Closures (change)

Road Closures: Effective yesterday, the route to Miller Lake via FS Road 9772 is closed from the intersection with Hwy. 97 to the intersection with FS Road 110 due to firefighter traffic. Drivers are being directed to take FS Road 9774 to connect with FS Road 110 as an alternative route.

Highway 138E is closed. For the latest road conditions, visit www.tripcheck.com.

Forest Closures: The Umpqua National Forest has lowered the Industrial Fire Precaution Level to Level III effective today. No industrial operating waivers will be issued. The Fire Adjective Class has been lowered to High from Extreme. For more details, please visit related news release on InciWeb.

Temporary emergency closure orders remain in effect for all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the Cottage Grove Ranger District: ORDER NO. 06-15-01-20-423, Tiller Ranger District ORDER NO. 06-15-02-20-422, Diamond Lake Ranger District ORDER NO. 06-15-03-20-420 and North Umpqua Ranger District ORDER NO. 06-15-06-20-421.

Flight restrictions: A temporary flight restriction remains in place from the surface up to and including 10,000 feet to provide a safe environment for fire-fighting aviation operations.

Air Quality           Air quality continues to improve. For more information visit airnow.gov

Weather and Fire Behavior        

Skies will be mostly sunny through midday before clouds start to increase. Winds will increase throughout the afternoon hours with gusts nearing 15 miles per hour.

Facebook Page

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Media Contact: Mark Turney

Email: mark.turney@usda.gov

Sept. 20, 2020

Location
Diamond Lake Ranger District, 5 miles north of Crater Lake National Park and within 1 mile of Diamond Lake Resort.

Size/Containment
9,703 acres and 22% contained. Fire was discovered on Sept. 8 at 0830 PDT. Cause is unknown.  

Evacuations
Level 3 “GO” evacuations are in place for the Diamond Lake area. Visit the Douglas County Sheriff’s website for the most current information.   

Resources

Personnel: 393        Helicopters: 2     Type 3 Engines: 3         Type 4 Engines: 7            Type 5 Engines 1
Type 6 Engines: 9   Dozers: 8            Water Tenders: 6           Masticators: 1   

Current Situation

Yesterday, high humidity and scattered showers reduced fire activity. The fire received up to 0.5 inches of rain. Resources continued to construct and secure fireline along the southern and western edges of the fire.

Today, handcrews and engines will be critical to holding the fire along Hwy. 138 in the area adjacent to Diamond Lake to protect direct threats to structures. As heavy equipment constructs  fireline, handcrews will work to hold and mop up along the western edge of the fire. Personnel will continue to focus on direct attack where possible, protect critical infrastructure and secure and hold the fire’s southern edge near the northern boundary of Diamond Lake. They also will continue to secure and mop up along containment lines and improve the defense of structures around the Cinnamon Butte communications tower.

Road Closures: Effective today, the route to Miller Lake via FS Road 9772 will be closed from the intersection with Hwy. 97 to the intersection with FS Road 110 due to firefighter traffic. Drivers will be directed to take FS Road 9774 to connect with FS Road 110 as an alternative route.

Highway 138E is closed. For the latest road conditions, visit www.tripcheck.com.

Forest Closures: Temporary emergency closure orders are in effect for all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the Cottage Grove Ranger District: ORDER NO. 06-15-01-20-423, Tiller Ranger District ORDER NO. 06-15-02-20-422, Diamond Lake Ranger District ORDER NO. 06-15-03-20-420 and North Umpqua Ranger District ORDER NO. 06-15-06-20-421.

Flight restrictions: A temporary flight restriction is in place from the surface up to and including 10,000 feet to provide a safe environment for fire-fighting aviation operations.

Air Quality

Air quality continues to improve. For more information visit airnow.gov.

Weather and Fire Behavior

Cloud cover will decrease throughout this morning with mostly sunny skies this afternoon. Warmer and drier conditions will return over the next couple of days with minimal fire movement.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

FOREST SERVICE

UMPQUA NATIONAL FOREST

Roseburg, OR

Occupancy and Use

Pursuant to 16 USC§ 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited upon

National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the Cottage Grove Ranger District of the Umpqua

National Forest as described below and shown in Exhibit A. This Order will be effective beginning

September 11, 2020, and ending September 30, 2020, unless rescinded sooner.

1. Being upon a closed road. [36 CFR § 261 .54 (e)]

2. Going into or being upon a closed area. [36 CFR § 261.52 ( e)]

3. Being on a trail. [36 CFR § 26 l.55(a)]

All National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the Cottage Grove Ranger District

boundary, as shown on Exhibit A.

Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50( e ), the following persons are exempt from this order:

1. Persons with a permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission.

2. Any Federal, State, or local officer,. or member qf any organized rescue or fire fighting force

in the petformance of an official duty.

This prohibition is in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

FOREST SERVICE

UMPQUA NATIONAL FOREST

Pursuant to 16 USC§ 551 and 36 CFR § 261.S0(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited upon

National Forest Syste1n lands, roads, and trails within the Tiller Ranger District of the Umpqua National

Forest as desc1ibed below and shown in Exhibit A. This Order will be effective beginning September 11,

2020, and ending September 30, 2020, unless rescinded sooner.

1. Being upon a closed road. [36 CFR § 261.54 (e)]

2. Going into or being upon a closed area. [36 CFR § 261.52 (e)]

3. Being on a trail. [36 CFR § 261.55(a)]

All National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the Tiller Ranger District boundary, as

shown in Exhibit A.

Pursuant to 36 CFR § 26 l .50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order:

1. Persons with a permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission.

2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of any organized rescue or fire fighting force

in the perf onnance of an official duty.

This prohibition is in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 C.F.R. Part 261 , Subpart A.

Executed in Roseburg, Oregon this 11 th day of September 2020.

Alice Carlton

Forest Supervisor

Umpqua National Forest

Violations of