Beachie Creek Fire Quick Facts

Approximate Size: 192, 848 acres
Containment: 59%
Total Personnel: 421
Start Date: August 16, 2020
Cause: Under Investigation

Weather and Fire Behavior: Smoke from California along with stagnant air are causing the foggy and hazy conditions and more smoke visible at lower elevations.  Marine air is producing some fog, but it is expected to clear as the day progresses. Temperatures are likely to remain around the high 70’s to low 80’s. Fire behavior will likely be minimal and consist of smoldering and some creeping. 
 
Beachie Creek Fire: On the southern perimeter, firefighters are working from east to west with hand held infrared devices to detect and extinguish areas of heat.  Suppression repair work continued with the help of Resource Advisors. Firefighters responded to 9-1-1 calls reporting smoke within the fire perimeter, but the number of calls were down from the previous day. Additional efforts on the fire included road grading work and cold trailing.  Cold trailing is physically walking and feeling by hand the edge of the fire area where active fire stopped and checking that smoldering is entirely cold and out. Firefighters will continue patrol, monitor, and mop-up operations in areas of need.  Suppression repair in the Molalla area is ongoing. Where excavators cannot be utilized, crews will stabilize slopes and spread vegetation by hand.

Smoke is visible from a 25 acre spot fire east of the Beachie Creek Fire. Helicopters checked the spread of the spot fire Wednesday and Thursday with water drops and will continue to monitor the fire. Aerial response is being utilized due to safety concerns. The spot fire is in rugged terrain within the footprint of the 2011 Mother Lode fire scar. There are a lot of snags (dead trees that are still standing).
 

¿Fue usted impactado por los incendios forestales de Oregón que comenzaron el 7 de septiembre de 2020?

Hay tres formas de solicitar asistencia:

1. En línea en DisasterAssistance.gov,

2. A través de la aplicación de FEMA en su teléfono inteligente,

3. Llamando al 800-621-3362. Hay intérpretes disponibles para usted.

    

Su comprobante de identidad. Comprobante de ocupación o propiedad de su casa.

Si le preocupa su situación migratoria, puede solicitar asistencia en nombre de su hijo ciudadano estadounidense o de otro miembro adulto de la familia con estatus legal.

Algunas de las cosas con que FEMA puede ayudar incluyen: vivienda, asistencia para alquiler, reparación de la casa, asistencia médica/dental, cuidado de niños y transporte. 

Llame a FEMA o al 211 para recibir mayor información. 

Were you impacted by the Oregon wildfires that began on September 7, 2020?

Did you know that if you live in Clackamas, Douglas, Lincoln, Linn, Jackson, Klamath, Lane or Marion county, you can apply for individual assistance from FEMA?

Here's how:

Step 1: Take pictures of your damaged home and belongings.

Step 2: Make a list of damaged or lost items.

Step 3: If you have insurance, you must file a claim with your insurance company.  If you don’t have insurance skip to step 4.

Step 4:  There are three ways to apply for assistance: Online at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA app on your smartphone or call 800-621-3362 / TTY 800-242-7585. Translators are available.

You will need to have (1) proof of identity, (2) insurance determination letter and (3) proof of occupancy or ownership.
FEMA cannot cover losses that are covered by insurance.

FEMA aid can help you with housing, rental assistance, home repair, home replacement, medical/dental assistance, child care, and transportation. FEMA decisions can be appealed if you were denied or did not receive the correct type or amount of assistance.
If you have any questions, call FEMA or 211 for more information.

Datos Breves del Incendio de  Beachie Creek

Tamaño:  192,848  ac. (No hay cambio a la mapa)
Contención Porcentual:  58%
Total de Personal:  480
Fecha de Inicio: 16 de Agosto, 2020
Causa:  Bajo  Investigación


Tiempo y Comportamiento del Fuego: Se espera que el clima este inusualmente cálido y seco continúe durante todo el día. Las temperaturas podrían ser de 2 a 4 grados más altas que ayer con vientos ligeros provenientes del suroeste. Las condiciones climáticas estables han atrapado parte del humo de California en los valles y es probable que el humo sea más visible durante todo el día. El comportamiento del incendio seguirá siendo mínimo, ardiendo lentamente.

Beachie Creek Fire:  Las operaciones de sofocación han sido exitosas en asegurar el área alrededor de estructuras que se encuentran en el camino de la carretera 22 y el área de North Fork/Elkhorn. Las líneas de contingencia fueron reforzadas y monitoreadas a lo largo de todo el lado del fuego en el sur. En la cuanca Abiqua, maquinaria pesada continua a operar a lo largo de las carreteras que fueron afectadas por el incendio quitando vegetación y otros peligros. Bomberos respondieron a llamadas al 911 reportando humo adentro del perímetro del fuego.  Patrullas de bomberos y equipos a mano trabajaron juntos para encontrar y eliminar calor en la tierra dentro del perímetro del fuego.

Operaciones de monitoreo, patrullas y limpeizas continúan el día de hoy. La reparación de supresión del incendio en el área de Mollala continua y los bomberos continúan a coordinar con Asesores de Recursos en las necesidades de reparación de supresión del incendio en el futuro.

Evacuaciones:
La información de evacuación actual del condado de Clackamas está disponible en  www.clackamas.us/wildfires,  twitter.com/ClackCoSheriff o llamando al 503-655-8224.
La información de evacuación actual para el condado de Marion está disponible en  https://www.co.marion.or.us/Alerts?AlertId=83  o llamando al 503-588-5032.
La información de evacuación actual para el condado de Linn está disponible en  https://www.linnsheriff.org/fire_live_updates_sept_2020/  o llamando al 541-812-2260.

Información sobre humos: Oregon Smoke Blog:  oregonsmoke.blogspot.com

Cierres:
Bosque Nacional Mt. Hood  https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/mthood/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD811247

Teléfono: 509-228-7805, 8 a.m. a 8 p.m

 

Beachie Creek Fire Quick Facts

Approx. Size: 192,848 ac.
Containment: 58%                 
Start Date:  August 16, 2020 
Cause: Under Investigation 
Total Personnel: 480

Weather and Fire Behavior: Unseasonably warm and dry weather is expected to continue throughout the day. Temperatures could be 2-4 degrees higher than yesterday with light winds coming from the southwest. Stable weather conditions have trapped some of the smoke from California in the valleys and it is likely for smoke to become more visible throughout the day.  Fire behavior will continue to be minimal with smoldering.

Beachie Creek Fire: Mop up operations have yielded success in securing the area around structures in the Highway 22 corridor and in the North Fork/Elkhorn area.  Contingency lines were strengthened and patrolled along the entire southern edge of the fire.  In the Abiqua basin, heavy equipment continued to operate along fire impacted roads clearing vegetation and removing hazards. Firefighters responded to 9-1-1 calls reporting smoke within the fire perimeter.  Engines and hand crews worked together to seek out and eliminate remaining ground heat within the fire perimeter. 

Patrol, monitor, and mop-up operations will continue today. Suppression repair in the Mollala area is ongoing and firefighters are coordinating with Resource Advisors on future suppression repair needs.

Evacuations: Current evacuation information for Clackamas County is available at www.clackamas.us/wildfires, twitter.com/ClackCoSheriff or by calling 503-655-8224. Current evacuation information for Marion County is available at https://www.co.marion.or.us/Alerts?AlertId=83 or by calling 503-588-5032. Current evacuation information for Linn County is available at https://www.linnsheriff.org/fire_live_updates_sept_2020/ or by calling 541-812-2260.

Smoke info: Oregon Smoke Blog: oregonsmoke.blogspot.com

Closures:
Mt. Hood National Forest:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/mthood/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD811247

Email: 2020.Riverside@firenet.gov
Phone: 509-228-7805, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

 

Hunting in Burned Areas

People intending to hike into, or near, the fire area should remain alert and aware of their surroundings at all times.  Know the forecasted weather before entering the area, assess the weather conditions while in the area, and stay clear of burned trees. Don’t camp or hang out in the wildfire area.  And, as always, let someone know your planned route, destination and expected return time.

• Hazard trees or snags tend to pose the most imminent threat.  Dead or dying trees that remain standing after a wildfire are unstable, especially in high winds. 

• People are more likely to be aware of obstacles on the ground but don’t often look up to assess danger.

• Forest visitors can expect to encounter firefighter traffic, dusty roads, areas of smoke.

• Other hazards to be aware of include:

• Burned-out stump holes can make the ground weak and subject to failure.

• Loose rocks and logs are unpredictable and present the hazard of rolling debris.

• Ash and fallen needles are slippery and can make for treacherous footing on trails.

• Flash floods and mud flows may occur, especially in areas without vegetation.

Hunters may be traveling in areas with high fire dangers or fire closures from recent or ongoing wildfires. Hunters are asked to use extreme caution and follow all fire restrictions while in the field.  Here are a few things to keep in mind if you are planning to hunt on public lands:

• Know before you go if there fire restrictions in effect.

• Consider campfire alternatives such as propane stoves.

• If campfires are allowed, make sure your fire is dead out before leaving. Drown, stir, and drown again. If it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave.

• Do not idle, drive or park on dry grass as vehicle exhaust and undercarriage could potentially ignite the grass or brush.

• Do not flick a cigarette out a vehicle window because it can start a wildfire.  Extinguish smoking materials in the vehicle ashtray.

• Check any chain you may be using on a trailer. Dragging metal on the roadbed can start a shower of sparks into dry vegetation causing a wildfire.

• Report wildfires by calling 911.

• As always, let someone know your planned route, destination and expected return time.

United States Department of the Interior
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
Northwest Oregon District Office 1717 Fabry Road SE, Salem, Oregon 97306
http://www.blm.gov
EMERGENCY CLOSURE OF PUBLIC LANDS:

AGENCY:  Bureau of Land Management, Northwest Oregon District, Oregon.

ACTION: Temporary Closure of Public Lands
SUMMARY: Pursuant to 43 CFR 9268.3(d) and 43 CFR 8364.1, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) hereby
provides notice that effective immediately, the public lands described below are closed to all
forms of public access. This action is in response to large fires currently active in the area. The
BLM is closing public lands in order to reduce conflicts with emergency crews and allow for fire
suppression and burned area site recovery.

AFFECTED AREA: All BLM-managed public lands, roads, sites, and trails in the following areas are
impacted by this closure notice:
•     BLM lands inside the Holiday Farm Fire Closure Area (see attached map1) and land north of Hwy  20
•     BLM lands inside the Beachie Creek and Riverside Campground Fire Closure Area (see attached map2)

DATES: This closure is effective immediately and will remain in effect until such time as
conditions allow for safe use of the public lands.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Jose Linares, District Manager, 1717 Fabry Road SE, Salem, OR
97306, telephone (503) 375-5646.

DISCUSSION OF THE RULES: The public must not enter the closure area. All uses within the closure
area are prohibited. Exceptions to these prohibitions are noted below under Exemptions. Incidents
of extreme fire behavior and extreme fire danger have been observed throughout the District. You
must not enter closed recreation sites. Recovery of these areas is expected to continue into next
year, 2021.

EXEMPTIONS: The following persons are exempt from the provisions of this Order:
1.    Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of an organized medical, rescue or
firefighting force engaged in fire, emergency, or law enforcement activities, or public utility
employees engaged in emergency repairs.
2.    BLM employees, contractors, or agents engaged in official duties:
3.    Individuals operating within the scope of their official and legitimate governmental duties.
4.                                                          l signed by the BLM Authorized Officer
(Field Manager or
District Manager) allowing access to the described public lands.

PENALTIES: Any person who violates this may be tried before a United States Magistrate and fined in
accordance with 18 U.S.C. 3571, imprisoned for no more than 12 months, or both. Vehicles found in
violation of this order may be removed.

EFFECTIVE: This Order is effective immediately upon signature.
Date: 2020.09.30 14:38:16 -07'00'
District Manager, Northwest Oregon District                                                     
Date      September 30, 2020

Datos Breves del Incendio de  Beachie Creek

Fecha de Inicio: 16 de Agosto, 2020

Tamaño:  192,848  ac.

Recursos:
12 Equipos 
27 Camiónes de Bomberos
6  Excavadoras
2 Camiónetas de Agua
3 Helicóptero
1 Masticatordoras 

Causa:  Bajo  Investigación

Contención Porcentual:  58%   

Comandante del  Incidente:

Noel Livingston

Noroeste Pacífico, Equipo  3

Personal:  495

Ubicación de Origen:

Opal Creek Wilderness: dos millas al sur de Jawbone Flats,. seis millas al norte de Detroit, Oregon.

Comportamiento del tiempo y del fuego: Se esperan condiciones intempestivas y secas con vientos ligeros sobre la zona de incendios hoy en día, lo que trae temperaturas en los altos 70’s y bajos 80’s. Se espera una fuerte inversión sobre la zona de incendios para los próximos días. El humo que se está embando desde los incendios forestales del norte de California afectará al oeste de Oregón y podría reducir la visibilidad y disminuir la calidad del aire. Los niveles de humedad seguirán siendo bajos, alrededor del 28% en los valles y 18% en las montañas. No se prevé un crecimiento significativo del incendio, pero se espera una actividad de fuego que ardera y se arrastrara dentro del perímetro del incendio. Se pueden observar bolsas aisladas de humo dentro del perímetro del incendio.

Ayer: Las operaciones de limpieza han tenido éxito en asegurar el área alrededor de las estructuras en el corredor de la autopista 22 y en el área de North Fork/Elkhorn.  Las líneas de contingencia se fortalecieron y patrullaron a lo largo de todo el borde sur del incendio.  En la cuenca de Abiqua, al este del incendio, los equipos de bomberos continuaron operando a lo largo de carreteras afectadas por el incendio.  Los equipos y patrullas de bomberos trabajaron juntos para buscar y eliminar el calor restante del suelo.

Actividades de hoy: Este será el último turno para los bomberos canadienses, que han sido esenciales para el esfuerzo de extinción del incendio. Los equipos de bomberos reanudarán el trabajo de patrullaje y limpieza para asegurar el área alrededor de las estructuras cerca del extremo sur del perímetro de incendios y el corredor de la autopista 22/el área de Elkhorn.  Equipos de bomberos y otros recursos estarán operando a lo largo de carreteras afectadas por el fuego. El perímetro del incendio que esta apagado lo estarán reforzando donde sea necesario, se están eliminando obstáculos por seguridad y se están cortando arboles peligrosos a lo largo de las carreteras. Cuando sea apropiado, comenzará la reparación del perímetro del incendio. El objetivo de la reparación es mitigar los impactos a largo plazo de la extinción de incendios en el paisaje, como la erosión. Los perímetros de los incendios Riverside y Beachie Creek totalizan aproximadamente 800 millas de longitud. Esta es una distancia de conducción comparable entre Portland, Oregón y Salt Lake City, Utah.

Varias temporadas de caza de otoño están comenzando en el oeste de Oregón. Se recuerda a los cazadores que "sepan antes de ir" y que revisen los sitios web del Servicio Forestal para obtener información sobre los cierres y las páginas web del Departamento de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de Oregón (ODFW) para conocer las regulaciones específicas de la caza. A pesar de las recientes lluvias y las temperaturas más frías, la temporada de incendios y el cierre de uso regulado siguen vigentes para las tierras protegidas por el Departamento de Silvicultura de Oregón en los condados de Clackamas, Marion y Linn. Los fuegos en el residenciales están prohibidos durante la temporada de incendios; otras restricciones para actividades al aire libre se pueden encontrar en  https://gisapps.odf.oregon.gov/firerestrictions/PFR.html.

Evacuaciones: La información de evacuación actual del condado de Clackamas está disponible en  www.clackamas.us/wildfires,  twitter.com/ClackCoSheriff o llamando al 503-655-8224. La información de evacuación actual para el condado de Marion está disponible en  https://www.co.marion.or.us/Alerts?AlertId=83  o llamando al 503-588-5032. La información de evacuación actual para el condado de Linn está disponible en  https://www.linnsheriff.org/fire_live_updates_sept_2020/  o llamando al 541-812-2260.

Información sobre humos: Oregon Smoke Blog:  oregonsmoke.blogspot.com

Perspectiva del humo de Willamette Valley: https://wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlooks/

Cierres: Bosque Nacional Willamette:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd811298.pdf

                    Oficina de Ordenación del Suelo: www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/orwa-fpo-now-092220.pdf

Tierras administradas por el Estado: https://www.oregon.gov/odf/Fire/Pages/default.aspx

INFORMACION ADICIONAL DEL FUEGO:

Información sobre incendios: 541-583-0526

Cierres de carreteras en TripCheck: www.tripcheck.com/  Inciweb:  inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7174/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeachieCreekFire2020

Yesterday: Mop up operations have yielded success in securing the area around structures in the Highway 22 corridor and in the North Fork/Elkhorn area.  Contingency lines were strengthened and patrolled along the entire southern edge of the fire.  In the Abiqua basin east of the burn area, heavy equipment continued to operate along fire impacted roads.  Engines and hand crews worked together to seek out and eliminate remaining ground heat.

Today’s Activities: This will be the last shift for Canadian firefighters, who have been essential to the firefighting effort. Fire crews will resume patrolling and mop up work to secure the area around structures near the south end of the fire perimeter and the Highway 22 corridor/Elkhorn area.  Heavy equipment, engines and hand crews will be operating along fire impacted roads. Hand-lines are being reinforced where needed, snags are being dropped for safety, and slash along the roads is being chipped or removed.  Where appropriate, fire line repair will begin. The goal of repair is to mitigate long-term impacts of fire suppression on the landscape such as erosion. The fire perimeters on Riverside and Beachie Creek Fires total approximately 800 miles in length.  This is a comparable driving distance between Portland, Oregon and Salt Lake City, Utah.

Various fall hunting seasons are beginning across western Oregon. Hunters are reminded to “know before you go” and to check Forest Service websites for closure information and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) webpages for hunting specific regulations. Despite recent rains and cooler temperatures, fire season and regulated-use closure are still in effect for lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry in Clackamas, Marion, and Linn counties. Backyard burning is prohibited during fire season; other restrictions for outdoor activities can be found at https://gisapps.odf.oregon.gov/firerestrictions/PFR.html.

Evacuations: Current evacuation information for Clackamas County is available at www.clackamas.us/wildfires, twitter.com/ClackCoSheriff or by calling 503-655-8224. Current evacuation information for Marion County is available at https://www.co.marion.or.us/Alerts?AlertId=83 or by calling 503-588-5032. Current evacuation information for Linn County is available at https://www.linnsheriff.org/fire_live_updates_sept_2020/ or by calling 541-812-2260.

Smoke info: Oregon Smoke Blog: oregonsmoke.blogspot.com

Willamette Valley Smoke outlook: https://wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlooks/

Closures: Willamette National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd811298.pdf

                    Bureau of Land Management: www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/orwa-fpo-nwo-092220.pdf

State managed lands: https://www.oregon.gov/odf/Fire/Pages/default.aspx

ADDITIONAL FIRE INFORMATION:

Fire Information: 541-583-0526

Road Closures on TripCheck: www.tripcheck.com/
Inciweb: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7174/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/BeachieCreekFire2020