Actualización del Incendio Indian Creek para el Domingo 23 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: 48,942 acres

Contención: 20%

Personal Total : 374

VALE, Ore. – Con las líneas de contingencia en su lugar, el personal de combatientes está trabajando agresivamente para suprimir la progresión del incendio al noroeste y noreste.

“Realmente apreciamos la coordinación de los propietarios de tierras privadas con el BLM durante el esfuerzo de supresión", dijo Renee Straub, Administradora de Agencias de Vale Bureau of Land Management.

Para el Sábado al anochecer el incendio estaba estimado a 48,942 acres, con 20% de contención. Una varianza de mapeo resultó en un ajuste de acres del incendio a partir del 22 de agosto.

Los combatientes están utilizando brechas/líneas de dozer existentes y caminos para extender y limpiar las líneas de fuego a lo largo del borde del oeste alrededor del Westfall Butte.  Los esfuerzos continuar a lo largo del norte del perímetro para mantener el incendio sur del Zotto Reservior.

Un Segundo campo remoto ha sido establecido al noreste de Juntura para apoyar las brigadas y a los demás recursos trabajando a lo largo del borde oeste del incendio.

El trabajo alrededor del borde sureste del incendio a lo largo de la Carretera 20 ah cambiado a operaciones de liquidación y monitoreó.

TIEMPO ATMOSFERICO: Se esperan que las temperaturas aumenten hoy, con vientos lentos de 5-10 millas por hora en la anochecer a lo largo de la cima de los cerros.  El humo puede afectar las condiciones causando que las temperaturas bajen y moderando las condiciones del incendio.

SEGURDIDA: Tener cuidado con el aumento de tráfico en la carretera 20 entre Burns y Vale y a lo largo del Camino Harper-Westfall a medida que los recursos se mueven en posición alrededor del perímetro del incendio. Automovilistas deben esperar encontrar equipo pesado conduciendo lentamente y vehicules entrando y saliendo del camino.

RESTRICTIONS:  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.

Información publica : 717-831-8113

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

2020.indiancreek@firenet.gov

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

Indian Creek Fire Update for Sunday, August 23, 2020

Brian Gales, Incident Commander
Lonnie Click, Deputy Incident Commander

Start Date: August 16, 2020

Location: 9 miles east of Juntura, OR

Cause: Human/under investigation

Fire size: 48,942 acres

Containment: 20%

Total personnel: 374

VALE, Ore. – With contingency lines in place, fire personnel are aggressively working to suppress and contain the fire's progression to the northwest and northeast.

“We really appreciate the coordination of private land owners with the BLM during the suppression effort,” said Renee Straub, Agency Administrator for Vale Bureau of Land Management.

Saturday evening the fire was estimated to be 48,942 acres, with 20 percent containment. A mapping variance resulted in a fire acreage adjustment from August 22.

Firefighters are using dozer lines and existing roads to extend and clean up fire lines along the western edge around Westfall Butte. Efforts continue along the northern perimeter to keep fire south of Zotto Reservoir.

A second spike camp has been established northeast of Juntura to support crews and resources working along the west edge of the fire.

Work around the southeastern edge of the fire area along Highway 20 has shifted to mop-up and monitoring operations.

WEATHER: Temperatures are expected to rise today, with mild winds 5-10 miles per hour along the ridgetops in the evening. Smoke could affect conditions by lowering temperatures and moderating fire conditions.

SAFETY: Beware of increased traffic on Hwy. 20 between Burns and Vale, and along Harper-Westfall Road as resources move into position around the fire perimeter. Motorists should expect to encounter slower-moving heavy equipment and vehicles entering and leaving the roadway.

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 Sábado 22 de Agosto

Brian Gales, Incident Commander
Lonnie Click, Deputy Incident Commander

Fecha de Inicio: 16 de Agosto 2020
Ubicación: 9 mil. E. de Juntura, Ore.
Causa: Humana/bajo investigación
Tamaño del Incendio: 48,942 acres
Contención : 20
Personal total : 317  

VALE, Ore. – El personal de incendios están ahora activamente trabajando para suprimir el incendio desde tres direcciones, mientras establecen líneas de contingencia alrededor de propiedad privada al afuera de Westfall.   

A partir del Viernes por la noche, el incendio había crecido a 48,942 acres con 20% de contención. 

Los acres previamente reportados era una estimación, debido al humo denso que prevenía los vuelos de cartografía infrarroja el martes y el miércoles.

El humo denso también está entorpeciendo los vuelos de apoyo aéreos durante el día, aunque todavía son utilizados cuando y donde las condiciones lo permiten.  Esos vuelos son principalmente en el flanco oeste.

La mayor parte del humo en el área es de los incendios forestales de California, y probablemente permanecerá hasta la semana que viene antes que un cambio en el l tiempo atmosférico pueda limpiar el aire.  Un aviso de calidad del aire esta en efecto.

Operaciones de quema el atardecer del Jueves ayudaron a reforzar las líneas de contingencia alrededor de la propiedad de Becker Roundhouse cual está ubicado cerca de la esquina del noreste del incendio.  Las brigadas están ahora trabajando para extender esas líneas hacia el sur a lo largo del Camino Lawrence para atarlas con la bien-controlada esquina del sureste de la huella del incendios

Aproximadamente 30,000 acres del incendio se encuentran dentro del hábitat crítico del sage-grouse o salvia-rogallo en el Area Prioritaria de Conservación de Bully Creek.

Hacia el oeste, el incendio se está moviendo hacia la cicatriz quemada dejada por el Incendio Bendire del 2015. Grandes cantidades de leña seca y juniper fueron cortados y amontonados para mejorar el hábitat, pero las condiciones no han permitido que se quemen. Esos montones de leña cortada ahora son una preocupación para los combatientes, ya que es combustible listo para arder si el incendio continua a propagarse hacia el oeste/noroeste.

TIEMPO ATMOSFÉRICO: El humo esta ayudando a moderar las temperaturas durante el día y los vientos se esperan que disminuyan este fin de semana.

RISTRICCIONES:  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

Información publica: 717-831-8113
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6991/
2020.indiancreek@firenet.gov
https://www.blm.gov/office/vale-district-office

Indian Creek Fire Update for Saturday, August 22

Brian Gales, Incident Commander
Lonnie Click, Deputy Incident Commander

Start date: Aug. 16, 2020
Location: 9 miles east of Juntura, Oregon
Cause: Human/under investigation
Fire size: 48,930 acres
Containment: 20
Total personnel: 317

VALE, Ore. – Fire personnel are now actively working to suppress the fire at the west and east flanks, while establishing primary and alternate contingency lines around private property outside Westfall.  As of Friday evening, the fire had grown to 48,930 acres with 20 containment. Previous acreage was an estimate, due to heavy smoke preventing infrared mapping flights Tuesday and Wednesday. Heavy smoke is also hindering air support flights during the day, although it is still being used when and where conditions allow. Those flights primarily on the west flank. Most of the smoke is blowing in from California wildfires, and will likely linger into next week before a shift in weather could clear the air. An air quality advisory is in effect.
Burnout operations late Thursday helped reinforce primary contingency lines around the Becker Roundhouse located near the northeast corner of the fire. Crews are now working to extend those lines south along Lawrence Road to tie into the well-controlled southeast corner of the fire’s footprint.

Approximately 30,000 acres of the fire is located within critical sage-grouse habitat on the Bully Creek Priority Area of Conservation (PAC).

To the west, the fire is moving toward the 2015 Bendire Fire burn scarLarge amounts of dead wood and juniper have been cut and piled to improve habitat, but conditions have not allowed for them to be burned. Those slash piles are now a concern for firefighters, as they are ready fuel if the fire continues spreading to the west/northwest.

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/

Email: 2020.indiancreek@firenet.gov

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

Actualización del Incendio Indian Creek para el Viernes, 21 de Agosto

Brian Gales, Incident Commander

Lonnie Click, Deputy Incident Commander

Fecha de inicio 16 Agosto 16, 2020

Ubicación: 9 mls. E of Juntura

Causa: Human/Bajo investigación

Tamaño del Incendio: 26,930 acres

Contención: 20

Personal total: 223
 

VALE, Ore. – El personal de incendios están ahora activamente trabajando para suprimir el fuego desde tres direcciones, mientras establecen líneas de contingencia alrededor de la propiedad privada al afuera de Westfall.
 

El incendio se estimó en 26,930 acres anoche, con 20% de contención.
 

“El incendio está propagándose activamente hacia el norte/noreste,” dijo el aprendiz de Planificación de Operaciones de Incendio, Mike Moore. “Ayer construimos brechas/líneas con dozers alrededor del Rancho Becker y empezamos a construir línea a lo largo del Camino Lawrence usando una combinación de recursos aéreos y terrenales.”
 

Un campo de apoyo adicional a sido establecido al norte de Harper para brindar apoyo a las brigadas y a los recursos trabajando a lo largo del borde noreste del incendio. Otras brigadas están posicionadas a lo largo del borde del flanco sur y oeste del incendio, cual aún está ardiendo activamente.
 

“ Estamos terminado las líneas indirectas y esperamos irnos al ataque directo cada que sea posible,” dijo Moore. Líneas indirectas están siendo construidas a cierta distancia del perímetro del incendio y del borde principal. Con esas líneas en su lugar, los combatientes ahora pueden moverse con seguridad para trabajar junto al borde principal del fuego, o muy cerca de él, con el objetivo de minimizar totalmente la huella del fuego.
 

A partir del Jueves por la mañana, un total de 30 diferentes aéreo naves habían hecho numerosas descargas de agua y retardante en el fuego. Recursos adicionales continúan llegando diariamente. Siete brigadas manuales adicionales y 18 motobombas estaban en ruta el Jueves.
 

Tiempo Atmosférico: Se espera que las temperaturas aumenten hoy en día, con ráfagas de vientos que llegaran hasta 25 millas por hora a lo largo de las cimas de los cerros, y luego disminuyendo durante la noche. Los residentes de la área tal vez vean humo en los valles el sábado por la mañana.

SEGURIDAD: Tener cuidado con el aumento de tráfico en la carretera 20 entre Burns y Vale y a lo largo del camino Harper-Westfall a medida que los recursos se mueven en posición alrededor del perímetro del incendio. Automovilistas deben esperar encontrar equipo pesado conduciendo lentamente y vehicules entrando y saliendo del camino.

RESTRICCIONES: Las restricciones de incendio están en efecto a través del Distrito de Vale y 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.
 

Información Pública: 717-831-8113

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

2020.indiancreek@firenet.gov

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

Indian Creek Fire Update for Friday, Aug. 21

Brian Gales, Incident Commander

Lonnie Click, Deputy Incident Commander

Start Date: August 16, 2020

Location: Nine miles East of Juntura, OR

Cause: Human/under investigation

Fire size: 26,930 acres

Containment: 20%

Total personnel: 223

VALE, Ore. – Fire personnel are now actively working to suppress the fire from three directions, while establishing contingency lines around private property outside Westfall.

The fire was estimated at 26,930 acres last night, with 20 percent containment.

“The fire is actively pushing to the north/northeast,” Fire Operations trainee Mike Moore said.

“Yesterday we put a dozer line around the Becker Ranch and started building line along Lawrence Road using a combination of air and ground resources.”

An additional support camp has been established north of Harper to support crews and resources working along the northeast edge of the fire. Other crews are positioned along the south edge and western flank of the fire, which is still burning actively.

“We’re finishing up indirect lines and looking to go direct attack where it’s possible,” Moore said. Indirect lines are built some distance away from a fire’s boundary and leading edge. With those lines in place, firefighters can now safely move in to work next to, or very close to, the main fire edge, with the objective of minimizing the overall footprint of the fire.

As of Thursday morning, a total of 30 different aircraft had made numerous water and retardant drops on the fire. Additional resources continue to arrive daily. Seven additional hand crews and 18 engines were en route Thursday.

WEATHER: Temperatures are expected to rise today, with winds gusting up to 25 miles per hour along the ridgetops, then decreasing overnight. Area residents may see smoke in the valleys Saturday morning.

SAFETY: Beware of increased traffic on Hwy. 20 between Burns and Vale, and along Harper-Westfall Road as resources move into position around the fire perimeter. Motorists should expect to encounter slower-moving heavy equipment and vehicles entering and leaving the roadway.

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 Jueves, 20 de Agosto

Fecha de inicio: Agosto 16, 2020

Ubicación: Jonesboro, Ore.

Causa: Humano/Bajo investigación

Tamaño del incendio: 20,300 ac.

Contención: 20%

Personal total: 201

VALE, Ore. – El miércoles el comportamiento del incendio se mantuvo moderado, permitiendo a los combatientes a conducir quemas de ensanche, continuar construyendo y reforzando brechas/líneas y posicionando los recursos entrantes.

El incendio se estimó en 20,300 acres anoche, con 10 por ciento de contención.

Los vientos esperados del oeste pueden cambiar la dirección del fuego más hacia el norte/noreste a terrenos ganaderos sin quemar en los próximos días. Como medida de precaución, los gerentes de incendio están posicionando recursos alrededor del flanco norte/noreste para establecer brechas/líneas de fuego

Caminos y otras barreras naturales existentes se están utilizando como puntos de inicio, conectadas manualmente y brechas/líneas de dozer para establecer un límite continuo. Las brigadas también están quemando bolsas de vegetación entre las brechas/líneas de fuego establecidas y las áreas quemadas a lo largo del flanco oeste para evitar una mayor propagación.

 El Hog Creek Herd Management Area está ubicada en el área del incendio, pero no se considera en riesgo en este momento. El personal de la Oficina del Distrito de Vale de Administración de Tierras Federales (Bureau of Land Management) está monitoreando la situación de cerca y tomará medidas si es necesario.

Para la seguridad del publico y combatientes, todo personal de incendio está siguiendo las precauciones de COVID-19, incluyendo tomar temperaturas, usar mascarillas y mantener a lo menos 6 pies de distanciamiento

TIEMPO ATMOSFERICO: Las condiciones se esperan que permanezcan constantes en los próximos días en los altos 90s, humedad menos de 19 por ciento y ráfagas ocasionales de viento .

SEGURIDAD: Tenga cuidado con el aumento de tráfico en la carretera 20 entre Burns y Vale y a lo largo del camino de Harper-Westfall a medida que los recursos se mueven en posición alrededor del perímetro del incendio. Automovilistas deben esperar encontrar equipo pesado conduciendo lentamente y vehicules entrando y saliendo del camino.

RESTRICCIONES: Las restricciones de incendio están en efecto a través del Distrito de Vale y 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.

Informacion publica: 717-831-8113

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

2020.indiancreek@firenet.gov

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

Indian Creek Fire Update for Thursday, August 20, 2020
 
Brian Gales, Incident Commander
Lonnie Click, Deputy Incident Commander 
                         

Start date: Aug. 16, 2020

Location: Jonesboro, Oregon

Cause: Human/under investigation

Fire size: 20,300 acres

Containment: 20%

VALE, Ore. – Fire behavior remained moderate Wednesday due to smoke and cloud cover, allowing firefighters to conduct burnouts, continue building and reinforcing lines and position incoming resources.

The fire was estimated at 20,300 acres last night, with 20 percent containment.

Winds moving in from the west could shift the fire’s direction more north/northeast into unburned rangeland during the coming days. As a precautionary measure, fire managers are positioning resources around the north/northeast flank to establish firelines.

Existing roads and other natural barriers are being used as a starting point, connected by hand and dozer lines to establish a continuous boundary. Crews are also burning out pockets of vegetation between established firelines and burned areas along the west flank to prevent further spread.

The Hog Creek Herd Management Area is located in the fire area, but is not considered at risk at this time. Bureau of Land Management Vale District staff are monitoring the situation closely and will take action if needed.

For the safety of the public and firefighters, all fire personnel are following COVID-19 precautions, including temperature checks, wearing masks and keeping at least 6 feet apart.

WEATHER: Conditions are expected to remain constant over the next few days with highs in the 90s, humidity in the teens and occasional gusty winds.

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/

Email: 2020.indiancreek@firenet.gov

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

INDIAN CREEK AM FIRE UPDATE – August 19, 2020

Brian Gales, Incident Commander

Lonnie Click, Deputy Incident Commander

Pacific Northwest Incident Management Team 13, under Incident Commander Brian Gales, assumed management of the Indian Creek fire at 6:00 am on August 18th. Firefighters from the Vale and Burns Districts of the Bureau of Land Management performed initial attack in tough environmental conditions. Their actions provided a solid footing for current and future fire suppression efforts. Additional suppression resources have been requested and are arriving daily.

The estimated 14,000 acre fire is burning in rugged terrain with dense fuels. Fire growth is being impacted by thunder cells and associated updraft winds. The fire is moving in a north/northeasterly direction.

Down draft winds may contribute to up slope fire progression in Trail Creek and the upper reaches of the Pole and Cottonwood Creek drainages.  Current vegetation dryness for this time of year will contribute to intensity of fire spread.

Weather conditions are challenging firefighters in their efforts to establish fire lines. Forecasts are for continued thunderstorms.  Fire managers are closely monitoring weather forecasts for how it will impact fire behavior. 

Yesterday, firefighters used aviation resources to protect homes and structures along Highway 20. There are no evacuation notices in place.

Highway 20 is open for all traffic. Firefighter and public safety is the number one priority.  The public is asked to exercise caution when traveling from Harper to Juntura and Harper–Westfall Road due to the presence of firefighters and equipment along the roadway.  Today, firefighters will work to expand and secure fire lines.

A COVID-19 safety plan is in place to provide a safe environment for the community and firefighters.

The cause of the Indian Creek Fire is under investigation. Anyone who was in the area of Hwy. 20 at Jonesboro near milepost 203 about 12:30 p.m. MT Sunday is encouraged to contact Vale BLM Fire at 541-473-6374 or the WeTip hotline at 1-800-472-7766. WeTip calls are toll free and anonymous.

Indian Creek Fire Information Office:  2020.indiancreek@firenet.gov   717-831-8113

Burn Restrictions:  Burn restrictions are in effect.  Please refer to your local land management agencies website.

Public asked for any information regarding Indian Creek Fire

VALE, Ore.  Vale District Bureau of Land Management is asking members of the public who were in the Jonesboro area early Sunday afternoon to share anything unusual they might have noticed that could be associated with the Indian Creek Fire.
"We are looking for any knowledge the public may have about the fire to assist us in our investigation of its cause," said Al Crouch, Vale BLM fire investigator. 
The fire began about 12:30 p.m. MT along Hwy. 20 near milepost 203. Anyone who saw the fire when it was very small, observed any suspicious activity in the area prior to the fire, or has factual information about the start of the fire, is encouraged to call Vale BLM Fire at 541-473-6374 or the WeTip hotline at 1-800-472-7766. The call is toll free and anonymous. 
A Type 2 incident management team, Pacific Northwest Team 13, will be briefed this evening and take command of the suppression response Tuesday morning. 
Firefighters are bracing for high winds and thunderstorms expected to move into the area late this afternoon or evening. At 4 p.m. it was estimated at 9,000 acres in size and 10 percent contained. It is burning on private, state and BLM-managed lands. No structures have been lost or damaged. 
Castle Rock, which is a sacred place to the Burns Paiute Tribe, is more than 20 miles north of the fire zone and is not considered at risk. The fire is burning sagebrush, juniper and grasses in an area classified as in priority sage-grouse habitat.
Vale Fire resources are also responding to a second fire reported outside Jordan Valley about 1:30 p.m. MT today. The Anderson Crossing Fire was estimated to be 25 acres at 3:15 p.m. Two engines were on scene, with more en route, and air support has been requested.