Danielson Fire: 300 acres, 100% contained
Location: approximately 4 miles northeast of Fort McKavett, Texas

The Danielson Fire is 100% contained and has been turned back over to the local fire departments to monitor.  

Danielson Fire: estimated 300 acres, 75% contained
Location: approximately 4 miles northeast of Fort McKavett.

Today, dozer crews will continue to construct and improve containment lines. Engine crews will continue to patrol and mop up, focusing on hotspots close to the line.

Fire Weather: The forecast remains dry and hot. Afternoon minimum relative humidity percentages will be mainly in the lower to mid 20s  range. Plus, winds, at 20 feet above ground level, will remain relatively light, around 10 mph or less. Fire crews should expect afternoon temperatures ranging from the mid 90s to perhaps near 100.

Danielson Fire: estimated 300 acres, 75% contained
Location: Approximately 4 miles north east of Fort McKavett, Texas

Dozer crews continue to improve their constructed containment line. Engine crews continue to patrol and mop up, searching for hotspots along the fire edge.

Danielson Fire: estimated 300 acres, 65% contained
Location: Approximately 4 miles north east of Fort McKavett, Texas

Yesterday, dozers made good progress on containment line construction. Engine crews successfully conducted a burnout to remove unburned fuel between the fire edge and containment line.

Planned Actions: Dozer crews will continue to construct and improve containment line. Engine crews will continue to patrol and mop up, focusing on hotspots.

Fire Weather: Expect relative humidity values to drop to near 50 percent by 10 AM, near 40 percent by noon, and reach a minimum near 29 percent by 5 PM. Relative humidity values will then slowly increase through the evening hours. Winds will become northeast at 8 to 10 mph by late this morning, then decrease below 10 mph this evening. High temperatures this afternoon will be around 94 degrees.

Indian Creek Fire update for Saturday, August 29, 2020

Brian Gales, Incident Commander
Lonnie Click, Deputy Incident Commander

Start date: Aug. 16, 202
Location: 9 miles east of Juntura, OR
Cause: Human/under investigation
Fire size: 48,128 acres
Containment: 75%
Total personnel: 117

Northwest Incident Management Team 13, led by Incident Commander Brian Gales, will transfer the Indian Creek Fire suppression to High Desert Type 3 Incident Management Team under the command of Rob Gubser tomorrow.

NWIMT13’s successful management and suppression efforts by firefighters over the past two weeks is due in large part to the tremendous support of the communities of Juntura, Harper, Westfall, and Vale.

“We appreciate the support of the community,” said Incident Commander trainee Aaron Schuh. “Everyone has been very friendly and accepting of us being here.”

Firefighters have been working out of remote camps and eating packaged meals. Home-cooked meals prepared by Westfall residents, featuring locally-produced beef, has been a welcome and much-appreciated treat. Many area residents encountering crews in town have taken the time to thank them for their hard work.

This will be the final update from Team 13. Future updates will be generated by Vale Bureau of Land Management as needed.

WEATHER: Temperatures should stay in the 80s today and smoke from fires in California and western Oregon should clear out. A cold front will move in this evening, dropping temperatures into the 70s Sunday.

SAFETY: Bow hunting season for deer and elk has begun, which is adding to the traffic volume along Hwy. 20 and secondary roads, and also causing wildlife to be more active. Motorists should maintain situational awareness at all times. A Hunter Advisory information board is located at the entrance to Pole Creek Road with additional safety information.

RESTRICTIONS:  Fire restrictions are in effect across the Bureau of Land Management Vale District and Bureau of Reclamation-protected lands. This includes a ban on campfires and open flames, driving or parking on dry vegetation, and operating equipment or engaging in activities that could create a spark. Go to https://tinyurl.com/Vale-BLM-fire-restrictions for details.

Public information: 717-831-8113

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6991/

Incendio Indian Creek para el Viernes 28 de Agosto

Brian Gales, Incident Commander

Lonnie Click, Deputy Incident Commander

Fecha de Inicio: 16 de Agosto 2020
Ubicación: 9 mil. E de Juntura, OR
Causa: Humana/bajo investigación
Tamaño del incendio: 48,128 acres
Contención : 65%
Personal total: 381

VALE, Ore. – Accidentes vehiculares son la principal causa de lastimaduras y muertes asociadas con respuestas a incendios forestales, y varios factores están aumentando el potencial de accidentes en el área del Incendio Inician Creek.

Primero, se está realizando trabajo en la Carretera 20 cerca del marcador de millas 193 al este de Juntura, solo un carril esta abierto y con vehículos de piloto.  Segundo, el Sábado se abre la cacería con flecha de venado y alce, y el área alrededor del Camino Pole Creek es un área popular para cazar.

Se les pide a los automovilista que aumenten su conocimiento situacional en la carretera y caminos secundarios para su seguridad así como la de los combatientes.  Ningún camino está cerrado, pero los caminos secundarios pueden estar más rudos de lo regular debido al alto uso durante el esfuerzo de supresión.

Aquellos viajando en el Camino Pole Creek y a sus alrededores se encontrarán con brigadas, vehículos de incendio y equipo pesado. El humo residual adentro de las líneas de contención será visible en algunas áreas. Cualquier llama activa observada debe ser reportada llamando al Despacho de Vale a 541-473-6295 o 9-1-1.

Los cazadores a pie deben tener mucho cuidado al caminar a través de la zona quemada, ya que la ceniza puede ocultar terreno irregular y agujeros de troncos.  También pueden existir áreas calientes en el interior de la huella del incendio cual puede dañar el calzado y causar quemaduras.

Las brigadas de incendio aun seguirán moviéndose a través del las zona de incendio, rehabilitando y patrullando las líneas de contención. Cazadores, cuando se preparan para disparar, tomen su tiempo para confirmar que su objetivo no lleva puesta una camisa amarilla.

RESTRICCIONES: Las restricciones de incendio están en efecto a través del Bureau of Land Management y Bureau of Reclamation-tierras protegidas dentro del Distrito de Vale. Esto incluye la prohibición de fogatas y llamas abiertas, conducir o estacionarse sobre vegetación seca.  Asegure que cadenas no arrastren. Visite https://tinyurl.com/Vale-BLM-fire-restrictions para detalles.

TIEMPO ATMOSFERICO: Las temperaturas subirán a los altos 80s el Viernes y el Sábado antes que un frente frio llegue el Domingo, cual bajara las temperaturas hacia los 70s.

SEGURIDAD: Se está realizando trabajo a lo largo de la Carretera 20 cerca del marcador de millas 193 al este de Juntura, solo un carril está abierto y con vehículos de piloto.  Equipo pesado y motobombas grandes viajando lentamente continúan transitando en la carretera y en caminos secundarios.  Automovilistas deben mantener el conocimiento situacional en todo momento.

Indian Creek Fire Update for Friday, August 28, 2020

Brian Gales, Incident Commander
Lonnie Click, Deputy Incident Commander

Start date: Aug. 16, 2020
Location: 9 miles east of Juntura, OR
Cause: Human/under investigation
Fire size: 48,128 acres
Containment: 65%
Total personnel: 381

VALE, Ore. – Vehicular accidents are the leading cause of injuries and deaths associated with wildfire responses, and several factors are adding to the potential for accidents in the area of the Indian Creek Fire.

First, roadwork is being performed on Hwy. 20 near mile marker 193 east of Juntura, with one lane traffic and pilot vehicles. Second, Saturday is the first day of bow hunting season for deer and elk, and the area around Pole Creek Road is a popular hunting spot.

Motorists are asked to maintain heightened situational awareness on the highway and secondary roads for their own safety as well as that of firefighters. No roads are closed, but secondary roads may be rougher than usual due to high use during the suppression effort.

Those traveling Pole Creek Road and its surroundings should expect to encounter fire crews, vehicles and heavy equipment. Residual smoke within the containment lines will be visible in some places. Any active burning observed should be reported by calling Vale Dispatch at 541-473-6295 or 9-1-1.

Hunters on the ground should use extreme care when walking through the burn zone, as ash can camouflage uneven terrain and stump holes. There may also be hot areas in the interior of the fire footprint that could damage footwear and cause burn injuries.

Fire crews will still be moving throughout the fire zone rehabilitating and patrolling containment lines. When preparing to shoot, take an extra moment to confirm your target is not wearing a yellow shirt.

Fire restrictions remain in effect on the Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation-protected lands within the Vale District. This includes no campfires and no driving or parking over dry vegetation. Ensure chains are not dragging. Go to https://tinyurl.com/Vale-BLM-fire-restrictions for details.

WEATHER: Temperatures will climb into the upper 80s Friday and Saturday before a cold front moves in Sunday, dropping temperatures into the 70s.

SAFETY: Roadwork is being performed along Hwy. 20 near mile marker 193 just east of Juntura, with one lane traffic and pilot vehicles. Slower moving heavy equipment and large fire engines continue to traverse the highway and secondary roads.  Motorists should maintain situational awareness at all times.

Public information: 717-831-8113
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6991/

Incendio Indian Creek para el Jueves 27 de Agosto

Brian Gales, Incident Commander
Lonnie Click, Deputy IC

Fecha de Inicio: Agosto 16, 2020
Ubicación: 9 miles este de Juntura, OR
Causa: Humana/Bajo investigación
Tamaño del incendio: 48,128 ac.
Contención: 65%
Personal total: 411

VALE, Ore. – Mientras que la supresión del incendio Indian Creek ha sido el centro de atención durante las últimas dos semanas, otro personal de Vale Bureau of Land Management se ha concentrado en el futuro.

Especialistas de recurses naturales y culturales han estado en el terreno desde el principio, aconsejando a los combatientes sobre áreas sensibles e identificando técnicas de supresión de impacto-mínimo para disminuir el impacto del incendio y también observando los efectos de fugo en el paisaje personalmente.

pronto, empezaran a planificar e implementar el proceso de 3 a 5 años de estabilización y rehabilitación de emergencia, trabajo necesario para proteger y restaurar el paisaje dejado por el incendio.

“Este es hábitat critico para el venado mula y urogallos-de-salvia, además del pastoreo y forraje general de vida silvestre,” dijo Dustin Fowler, un especialista de manejo de terrenos ganaderos de Vale BLM.  “Esperamos rociar imazapic (un herbicida) este otoño para prevenir que nazca pasto no deseado o medusahead, después sembrar pastos nativos en la primavera para empezar a reestablecer las profundas-arraizadas perennes.”

Toda acción de manejo de tierras federales requiere cierto nivel de analices ambiental antes de iniciar cualquier trabajo, pero algunas actividades son probables, tal como la estabilización de barrancos a lo largo del arroyo Pole Creek y en otras aguas navegables donde el incendio quemo la vegetación que mantenía el suelo en su lugar. Dependiendo en los recursos y las condiciones, el pasto azul, foros nativos, bitterbrush y artemisia pueden ser replantados en áreas claves.

TIEMPO ATMOSFERICO: Las temperaturas permanecerán en los 80 grados durante el fin de semana y el humo de los incendios de California y del Oeste de Oregon se despejará hoy.  Se esperan temperaturas más frescas para el Domingo.

SEGURIDAD: La temporada de casería con flecha de venado y alce empieza el Sábado y los cazadores andan explorando ahora, cual está agregando al volumen de tráfico a lo largo de la Carretera 20 y caminos secundarios, y también causando que la vida silvestre este más activa.  Automovilistas deben mantener el conocimiento situacional en todo momento.

RESTRICCIONES: Las restricciones de incendio están en efecto a través del Distrito de Vale Bureau of Land Management y del Bureau of Reclamation-tierras protegidas. Esto incluye la prohibición de fogatas y llamas abiertas, conducir o estacionarse en vegetación seca y operar equipo o participar en actividades que pueden crear una chispa. Visite: https://tinyurl.com/Vale-BLM-fire-restrictions para detalles.

Indian Creek Fire Update for Thursday, August 27, 2020

Brian Gales, Incident Commander
Lonnie Click, Deputy IC

Start date: Aug. 16, 2020
Location: 9 miles east of Juntura, OR
Cause: Human/under investigation
Fire size: 48,128 acres
Containment: 65%
Total personnel: 411

  

VALE, Ore. – While suppression of the Indian Creek Fire has been the center of attention for the last two weeks, other Vale Bureau of Land Management staff have been focusing on the future.

Natural and cultural resource specialists have been on the ground from the start, advising firefighters of sensitive areas and identifying minimal-impact suppression techniques (MIST) to lessen the fire’s impact as well as observing the fire’s effects on the landscape firsthand.

Soon, they will begin planning and implementing the 3 to 5-year process of emergency stabilization and rehabilitation (ES&R) work needed to protect and restore the landscape left behind.

“This is critical mule deer and sage-grouse habitat, in addition to grazing and general wildlife forage,” said Dustin Fowler, a rangeland management specialist for Vale BLM. “We hope to spray imazapic (an herbicide) this fall to prevent cheatgrass and medusahead from moving in, then seed native grasses in the spring to start reestablishing the deep-rooted perennials.”

All federal land management actions require some level of environmental analysis before any work begins, but some activities are likely, such as stream bank stabilization along Pole Creek and other waterways where the fire burned away vegetation that held soils in place. Depending on resources and conditions, blue bunch grass, native forbs, bitterbrush and sagebrush could be replanted in key areas.

WEATHER: Temperatures should stay in the 80s through weekend and smoke from fires in California and western Oregon should clear out today. Much cooler weather is expected to move in Sunday.

SAFETY: Bow hunting season for deer and elk begins Saturday, and hunters are now out scouting for hunting spots.  This popular activity can add to the traffic volume along Hwy. 20 and secondary roads.  It also means that wildlife are likely to be more active. Motorists should maintain situational awareness at all times.

RESTRICTIONS:  Fire restrictions are in effect across the Bureau of Land Management Vale District and Bureau of Reclamation-protected lands. This includes a ban on campfires and open flames, driving or parking on dry vegetation, and operating equipment or engaging in activities that could create a spark. Go to https://tinyurl.com/Vale-BLM-fire-restrictions for details.

Public information: 717-831-8113

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6991/

2020.indiancreek@firenet.gov

https://www.blm.gov/office/vale-district-office

Actualización del Incendio Indian Creek para el Miércoles, 26 de Agosto