Acres:  65,866                                                 

Start Date: 08/05/24

Location: Lake County, OR                           

Personnel: 353

Containment: 85%

Highlights: Another day of challenging winds testing the containment lines. More interior pockets of fuel burning became visible to firefighters on the ground allowing them to engage directly. The entire western flank of the fire is now contained. Crews will continue to patrol and monitor for any signs of heat near the new containment. 

Fire Activity: Crews continue patrolling and extinguishing any sources of heat near containment lines. Larger pieces of fuel continue to slowly smolder within the perimeter of the fire. Areas of heat on the south and southwest portions of the fire may continue to show activity as fire behavior increased with yesterday’s hotter and drier weather conditions. Fire personnel from the local unit began shadowing incident management team members yesterday to share information on the progress of containment and suppression repair efforts.

Today, relative humidity will be in the single digits as we expect another day of near critical fire conditions. The low relative humidities will increase the chances of active fire behavior, especially interior pockets of unburned fuel. As winds increase in the late afternoon eastern portions of the fire could see increased activity as embers are blown from interior burning. Crews will also be prepared to respond to any new fire starts in the area as fire behavior of a new start could be extreme. 

Closures: The Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge is closed for public and firefighter safety.

In coordination with the Southwest Area Incident Management Team, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office has issued evacuation orders for the Hart Mountain area in support of firefighting efforts on the Warner Peak Fire. For detailed information visit www.lakecountyor.org.

Weather: Overnight humidity was unusually low. Elevated fire weather concerns with gusty winds and humidity in the single digits for today. Gusty winds are expected for much of the day on the ridgelines with gusts nearing 40mph. Valley locations will see slightly lower values with gusts to 30mph. 

Smoke: Wildfire smoke from the Warner Peak Fire may impact the community of Plush and surrounding areas.Go to www.airnow.govto see the latest smoke conditions in your community. 

More Information:

Information Phone Line: 541.208.1770 

Email: 2024.warnerpeak@firenet.gov  

Facebook: facebook.com/warnerpeakfire 

Inciweb: inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orshr-warner-peak 

California

Incident Management Team

TEAM 1 – JOHN GOSS– INCIDENT COMMANDER
Crazy Creek Firefighting Efforts Turn to Suppression Repair

Daily Update August 19, 2024

Fire Information Phone: 541-208-1768 (8 a.m.-8 p.m.) 

Email: 2024.crazycreek@firenet.gov

Acres: Crazy Creek – 86,955; 93% contained
               Kitty Creek – 73; 100% contained

Location: Crazy Creek: 5 miles north of Paulina, Oregon; 498/Kitty Creek: 7 miles south of Mitchell, Oregon 

Start Date: July 22,2024            Personnel:   516                                         

Resources: 14 crews | 0 helicopters | 20 engines | 2 bulldozers | 16 water tenders | 1 masticator | 
5 skid steers | 3 excavators 

Highlights: With no perimeter growth and containment up to 93 percent, firefighters on the 86,955-acre Crazy Creek Fire are focusing efforts on repairing impacts to natural resources caused by suppression activities and addressing public safety risks from fire-damaged trees. 

Firefighters will continue to patrol the Crazy Creek Fire’s perimeter and interior for isolated hot spots, but resources are being directed toward returning containment lines to a more natural state to reduce erosion and other negative impacts to natural resources. Crews are also assessing—and removing where necessary—fire-damaged trees at risk of falling into roadways or recreation sites.

Suppression repair on the neighboring Kitty Fire concluded Sunday night.

Moderate temperatures in the 70s and 80s, along with humidity in the teens, are expected to keep fire Minimal behavior at a minimum. Heat and occasional smoke plumes may still be generated from larger-diameter vegetation, such as tree stumps, logs, and downed trees.

Evacuations: The Crook County Sheriff’s Office has lowered the evacuation level from Level 3 (recommended evacuation) to Level 2 (set for evacuation) from Highway 380 north to SE Puett Road. The area north of SE Puett Road around the perimeter of the fire remains at a Level 3. The area south of Highway 380 has been lowered to Level 1 (prepare for possible evacuation). An evacuation map is available online through the Crook County Emergency Management Office website.

Weather: Expect hot, dry, and windy conditions into the middle of the week. Temperatures will remain in the 70s to 80s with the humidity in the teens. Winds are expected to remain around 10 to 15 miles per hour with occasional gusts up to 20 miles per hour.

Importance of Fire Prevention: All public lands in Central Oregon, including the Ochoco National Forest, are in Stage 2 Public Use (Fire) Restrictions. All open flames, including woodstoves and charcoal briquette fires, are prohibited. In times of high fire danger, it is crucial for everyone to follow prevention measures to avoid additional strain on overburdened resources. 

Fire Restrictions and Closures: The Ochoco National Forest has implemented a forest closure for the eastern portion of the Paulina Ranger District. The Bureau of Land Management has issued a temporary closure for portions of public lands in Crook and Grant Counties. 

More Information: 

InciWeb:  https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orocf-crazy-creek 

Facebook: Facebook.com/Crazy Creek Fire

Central Oregon Wildfire Information: https://centraloregonfire.org/  

Quick Facts

Size: 24,091 acres                Start Date: July 15, 2024        Cause: Under investigation

Location: SW of Clarkston, 1 mile west of Hwy 129 and Grand Ronde River intersection

Containment: 80%              Personnel: 226                       Fire Strategy: Full suppression             

Resources Assigned: 4 crews, 18 engines, 8 water tenders, 3 heavy equipment

The Cougar Creek Fire is burning within a mountainous and remote area on the Umatilla National Forest bordering the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. 

Wildland firefighting crews continue to engage a steep and rugged section between Mt. Horrible and Saddle Butte area along the 40 road.  With the steep and rugged terrain, crews continue to evaluate their surroundings before engagement to maintain a safe pace and appropriate risk evaluation.

Along the 43 road and between Indian Tom to Willow Spring Saddle, crews continue to patrol the area for missed or rekindled hotspots. Equipment, such as pumps and hoses, continue to be dismantled and brought back to base camp to be restored to cache.  Dozer lines, that are not part of the primary containment line, continue to be rehabilitated between Cougar Creek and Grouse Flats in the southern section of the fire.

Demobilization of fire crews and camp facilities will be a focus for the incident management team in the next two days in a continuation right size the needed resources for the fire. Crews that are demobilized will be assigned to aid nearby wildfires or are returning to their home units. The incident management team is anticipating returning command to the local district on Thursday, August 22nd.

Evacuations and Closures: FOREST ROAD CLOSURES HAVE BEEN REDUCED descriptions and maps are available online on the Umatilla National Forest closure website. Please respect area closure orders and use extra caution while driving for your safety as well as our firefighters.  All evacuation orders have been lifted. 

Weather and Smoke:  High 79/Low 51: Dry conditions will prevail through the forecast period. Daytime temperatures will be below seasonal average which will assist with keeping daytime RHs values in upper

20s to mid 30%. Winds will be northwest at 5 to 7 mph before shifting to the west and increasing to 8 to 10 with gusts to 20 mph, higher along ridgetops. Overnight RH recoveries will be moderate 45-50% with breezy conditions through 2 to 3 AM before shifting to the west at 5 to 7 mph. Daytime RH values Tuesday will be good to moderate.

http://wasmoke.blogspot.com/

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wases-cougar-creek-fire 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CougarCreekFire2024 

Fire Information Line: 509-210-2928, 8 AM to 6 PM

Email: 2024.cougarcreek@firenet.gov  

Monday, August 19, 2024 

Total Willamette Complex South Personnel: 875

Total Willamette Complex South Acres: 13,005

Resources: 2 Type 1 Hotshot Crews, 24 Type 2 Crews, 2 Type 2 Initial Attack Crews, 25 Type 6 Engines, 9 Dozers, 7 Masticators, 3 Skid Steer, and 6 Feller Bunchers

Fire Cause: Lightning  

Summary 

Crews took advantage of the recent rain and added containment to the Coffeepot Fire on the Willamette Complex South. While Saturday’s rainstorms temporarily added much needed moisture to the fire area, it also increases possibility of falling trees. Crews began Sunday by assessing and removing hazards, such as fallen trees and rocks, along containment lines, roads, and trails. There were several new fires starts on the Willamette National Forest as a result of lightning that were handled by the local units.

Chalk Fire (5,663 acres, 57% containment) 

Crews on the east side of the fire are confident in the containment lines and are starting to move equipment out of the area. Work continues on the northern boundary where crews are working direct on the fireline. Felling crews are clearing fire-weakened trees and snags to secure the containment line.  

Coffeepot Fire (6,175 acres, 71% containment) 

On the Coffeepot Fire, crews on the north are securing, patrolling, and mopping up control lines. Crews continue to remove brush and heavy fuels to widen the area from the perimeter into the fire area to make the containment line secure. 

 Moss Mountain Fire (837 acres, 0% containment) 

The Midnight Sun Hotshot crew is evaluating the northern edge of the Moss Mountain Fire to determine the most effective containment strategy. Moss Mountain exhibited increased fire activity on Sunday, burning inside of the southern tip that crossed Forest Road 2120. 

 208 Fire (245 acres, 0% containment) 

The 208 Fire in the Diamond Peak Wilderness is exhibiting slow growth within a remote wilderness area. On Sunday, helicopters dropped water on the fire to reduce fire activity. 

 217 Fire, Tire Mountain Fire, and McKinley Fire 

The 217, Tire Mountain, and McKinley fires are 100% contained. Fire managers are monitoring status regularly. Crews are starting to haul equipment out of the 217 Fire as it remains inactive. 

 Weather and Fire Behavior 

Moderate conditions will persist through the beginning of the week with a slight warming and drying trend expected around Tuesday. Light, wetting rain showers are anticipated late in the week. Moderate fire behavior is expected, with smoldering, creeping, and occasional single-tree torching. 

 Closures and Fire Restrictions 

Area, road, trail, and recreation site closures are in place on the Willamette National Forest in the vicinity of many active fires. Temporary road barricades are in place to restrict traffic across the fire areas. 

• For specific closure information visit tinyurl.com/WillFireClosures2024  
• For current fire restrictions visit tinyurl.com/WillFireRestrictions2024  

Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) are in place over the Chalk, Coffeepot, and Moss Mountain Fires. Visit tfr.faa.gov for up-to-date areas. Wildfires are a no-fly zone for unauthorized aircraft, including drones. For more information, visit knowbeforeyoufly.org.     

For More Information 

Phone: (541) 208-1742, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Email: 2024.willamettecomplex@firenet.gov 

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orwif-willamette-complex-fires-south

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

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WillametteComplexFiresSouth

This is the final update for the Black Canyon Fire. 

Key Message

Today is the last day the Black Canyon Fire will be managed by David Hamilton’s DNRC County Assist Team. The fire has remained within its containment lines, reaching 98% containment. Command will be transferred back to the Meagher County Fire Department at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, August 20, to ensure continued monitoring and management of the fire. Resources have and will continue to demobilize through end of today’s shift.

Current Status 

Yesterday, firefighters patrolled and monitored the fire to mitigate any residual heat near the control lines. Crews investigated and extinguished hot spots using data from the Infrared Awareness and Assessment (IAA) flight. An excavator rehabilitated the southern portion of the contingency dozer line. All hoses and the two large portable water tanks were removed from the fireline.

Today, crews will continue to patrol, monitor, and mop up any residual heat within the fire’s interior. They will also remove all flagging and signs used during operations. The excavator will finish the repair and rehabilitation of the northern portion of the dozer line. 

Weather and Fire Behavior

Fire behavior remains minimal, with smoldering fuels in the interior. The weather will be sunny, with temperatures ranging from 82-87 degrees. Variable southerly winds up to 10 mph are expected, with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon, potentially bringing lightning, gusty winds, and hail. 

Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fire resources respond to five new lightning-caused fires

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. – Mop-up operations continue across the Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fire, naturally pushed forward in progress following rain over the weekend. While the precipitation itself was beneficial on the fire line, thunderstorms sparked new, small fires across the Willamette Valley. 

This was anticipated by ODF Team 1, and a group of resources was identified early on to respond to potential fire starts. In total, these firefighters responded to five new fires, with three of them near the Lane 1 Fire that these resources stopped at 1/10 of an acre or less. Additional crews were sent to support to the ODF South Cascade District on two other fires, both stopped at small sizes as well. Firefighters and aircraft will continue to monitor the area for any additional lightning-caused fire starts in the coming days. 

Today, resources will continue to mop up hotspots into the interior of the fire, which creates a stronger line and ultimately ups containment, now 61% as of this morning. This work is tedious, requiring firefighters to dig into the dirt where root systems of trees can be smoldering underground. If these pockets of fire aren’t found now, they can reignite nearby vegetation weeks to months later. For this reason, resources go over these areas multiple times to ensure all fire and coals, above ground and below, are completely extinguished.

Repair work is also continuing, with firefighters adding water bars to prevent possible future erosion and dirt berms that could prevent water flow will be flattened out to mimic the natural terrain. 

Additional rain showers may return to the forecast later this week, however the next couple of days are predicted to be mostly sunny. As vegetation continues to dry out, firefighters will be aware of the potential for fire behavior to naturally pick up in areas, although it will likely be minimal. 

Closures: Due to the wildfires, the Umpqua National Forest has issued two closures impacting every district of the forest. Cottage Grove Ranger District is closed. Closure Orders and maps can be found here:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/umpqua/alerts-notices.

The Bureau of Land Management has issued the following emergency closure for Lane County: https://www.blm.gov/announcement/bureau-land-management-expands-emergency-fire-closure-due-cottage-grove-lane-1-fire

The following County roads are closed except to owners of private lands accessed from these roads: Brice Creek Road east of Umpqua National Forest Boundary, all of Sharps Creek Road.

Evacuations: A “Level 3” evacuation notice is in effect for the Bohemia Mining District and Fairview Peak. An evacuation map is available at: www.LaneCountyOR.gov/Lane1Fire. 

Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR): A “TFR” is in place at an altitude from the surface up to and including 8500 feet, daily (24 hours) until further notice. Complete information is available at https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_5180.html. Flying a drone near or around a wildfire compromises the safety of pilots and interferes with firefighting efforts. 

Fire Restrictions: Umpqua National Forest restrictions can be found online – https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/umpqua/fire

Bureau of Land Management can be found online –  Fire Restrictions - Oregon-Washington Bureau of Land Management (blm.gov)

Oregon Department of Forestry restrictions can be found here – https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx

Douglas Forest Protective Association restrictions can be found here – https://www.dfpa.net/public-fire-restrictions

Dirt Road Fire Daily Update

Monday, August 19, 2024

August 19, 2024

Size: 1525 acres

Containment: 80%

Date Started: August 16, 2024

Cause: Undetermined

Structures: At this time crews have not identified any damaged structures.

Evacuations: There are no evacuations in place at this time.

The Dirt Road Fire started on August 16th, 2024  approximately 20 miles east of Spur, Texas. Local fire departments initially responded to this fire and requested assistance from Texas A&M Forest Service to provide additional engines, aviation resources, and heavy Equipment on August 15th at 7:20PM. 

Crews are using heavy equipment to construct containment lines, areas cleared of any kind of combustible material, around the perimeter of the fire, stopping any further spread. Engines are working along these lines, putting out any active flames and identifying any heat to ensure that fire can not cross back over the containment lines. Aviation Resources are assisting to extinguish hot areas of the fire and monitor fire spread.

Closures: There are no road closures at this time.  

Yesterday: Firefighters worked in high heat yesterday working to continue with containment lines and extinguishing areas of heat. Fire activity was moderate. Forward progression of the fire moved quickly, making containment difficult. Aviation resources were utilized to assist with the forward progression of the fire that became more active after a day of high temperatures and low relative humidity. 

Today: Resources are back on scene again today, working to complete fuel break lines and extinguishing the hot areas of the fire. 

Weather and Fire Behavior:  There is continued hot and dry weather, with temperatures reaching 108 and relative humidity down near 13%. This allows fuels to dry quickly becoming more available for the burn. Winds are low which will help slow the spread of the fire.

Fire Information

Kate Faris                                                                            Information Officer

Public Information Officer, Texas A&M Forest Service          Texas A&M Forest Service

Email: kate.faris@tfs.tamu.edu                                            information@tfs.tamu.edu

Phone: 940-533-5527                                                        979-255-0591

Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/txtxs-paint-crossing

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllHazardsTFS

Park Fire Morning Update for August 19 is posted on the Park Fire Status Update Page

The West Mountain Complex includes five fires- Boulder, Snag, Wolf Creek, Dollar, and Goat Fires. Read our daily update for more information. Scroll to the bottom of the page for PDF versions of the daily update, the daily map, and the daily smoke report.

QUICK FACTS
Fire  |  Location  |  Size  |  Containment  |  Start Date
Boulder  |  9 miles SW of Cascade  |  2,288 acres  |  35%  |  7/24/2024
Wolf Creek  |  5 miles W of Donnelly  |  1,154 acres  |  95%  |  7/24/2024
Snag  |  11 miles E of Cascade  |  21,464 acres  |  0%  |  8/5/2024
Dollar  |  18 miles NE of Cascade  |  1,865 acres  |  0%   |  8/5/2024
Goat  |  11 miles SE of Cascade  |  1,405 acres  |  0%   |  8/5/2024
Gabe | 9 miles SW of Cascade | 5 acres | 100% | 8/15/2024

Cause: Lightning (All Fires)
Total Incident Personnel: 1,221

Soldiers of the 14th Brigade Engineer Battalion, a combat engineer battalion of the United States Army based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington, have successfully completed their training in firefighting tactics on the Wolf Creek Fire yesterday. Today the battalion will be broken down into their crews and be assigned to all fires being managed by the Great Basin Incident Management Team 2.

Weather | Anticipated Fire Behavior: 

Temperatures yesterday were slightly cooler, settling in the upper 70s, with increased humidity and afternoon winds around 15-20 mph. Today, conditions will remain dry, warm, and gusty. Winds will shift to southwesterly, with gusts up to 25 mph. There is a low chance of monsoonal moisture today, with potential increasing later in the week. Tonight, there is chance for increased fire activity with lower humidity recoveries below the inversion layer. 

Boulder Fire: https://tinyurl.com/ycdfv3tv

Containment on the Boulder Fire has increased. Control lines on the fire remain intact and fire crews will continue to monitor for any interior torching that could lead to spotting around edge of the fire perimeter. The western perimeter of the fire is surrounded by rock outcroppings, which effectively reduce the fire’s ability to spread. Fire managers are looking for future opportunities for firing operations, which are weather dependent. 

Dollar Fire: https://tinyurl.com/bef6r3tz

Crews are making progress on installing handlines along the west and southern perimeter of the fire. Installing handline is the process of removing available fuels down to mineral soil using firefighting hand tools to reduce the amount of burnable material. The previously burned area to the east of the Dollar Fire has slowed growth on the fire. Fire crews are working to install plumbing around the fire. 

Snag Fire: https://tinyurl.com/4k9dk3mu

Fire crews are working to strengthen control lines between the west perimeter and Warm Lake Road. They will continue to plumb along the perimeter, which means setting up a system of hoses, pumps, and water sources to control and contain the fire. This setup helps firefighters manage hotspots and prevent fire spread beyond established perimeters. Fire managers are looking for opportunities for firing operations, which are weather dependent. 

The Valley County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with Great Basin Incident Management Team 2, have established one-way escorts for residents and contractors through the Snag Fire affected areas. This escort will be provided for reasons of necessity and not for recreation purposes. For more information visit: https://tinyurl.com/mtartvas

Wolf Creek Fire: https://tinyurl.com/mcksrfvh

The Wolf Creek Fire is nearing containment. Fire crews will continue to monitor for any internal heat and torching. Torching occurs when there is ignition of a single or small group of trees. Firefighters will begin repair work on the hand and dozer lines today. 

Goat Fire: https://tinyurl.com/2h4a3dvr

The western edge of the Goat Fire is adjacent to a previously burned area, which could help slow fire progress. Fire crews are evaluating old containment lines that were used on a previous wildfire in the area. Firefighters will strengthen these containment lines which will help prevent fire spread. 

Gabe Fire:

Crews will continue to monitor the Gabe Fire to ensure no further fire activity occurs. 

For more information on the Middle Fork Complex (Nellie, Anderson, and Bulldog Fire): https://tinyurl.com/3rhawr5y 

Wapiti Fire: https://tinyurl.com/yf7reydj Bulltrout Fire: https://tinyurl.com/tatwwk5t 

SNAG FIRE EVACUATION INFORMATION

The Valley County Sheriff’s Office issued a “ready” evacuation order for Warm Lake residents and the North Shore Lodge at Warm Lake on August 7. The map can be found on Inciweb: https://tinyurl.com/42auxnk8.  A second “ready” evacuation order was issued on August 8 for the Horsethief area, including the YMCA Camp, and areas of Scott Valley. This map can also be found on Inciweb, with the relevant areas outlined in purple:  https://tinyurl.com/4vfj657x

Review the READY, SET, GO evacuation procedure for Valley County: https://www.co.valley.id.us/ReadySetGo

For timely information on evacuations, check out your county’s emergency alert system. 

• Valley County: https://www.co.valley.id.us/CompleteEmergencyNotificationandAlerting
• Adams County: https://public.alertsense.com/SignUp/PublicUser.aspx?regionid=1077

ROAD CLOSURES

Warm Lake Highway Closure: The Valley County Sheriff’s Office has closed Warm Lake Highway due to the Snag Fire. The Warm Lake Highway is closed at the Horsethief Road intersection east toward Warm Lake and from the Johnson Creek Road intersection west toward Warm Lake. Scott Valley residents will be allowed access. For updates on county closures visit: https://www.co.valley.id.us/departments/SheriffsOffice.

FOREST CLOSURES

Hunting Closures: Prior to entering the backcountry, Idaho Fish and Game advises hunters to check with their local Forest Service ranger district offices or county sheriffs’ offices for fire closures in their hunt areas. For more information visit: https://tinyurl.com/4td8hwzc

The Boise National Forest has modified or expanded their wildfire closures August 12, 2024 to address public and firefighter safety and respond to increased wildfire growth. This closure area begins at the south end of the Dollar/Oro (Snag) fire closure area and continues south to Crouch and the Banks-Lowman Hwy, and east to the 579, 563 and 582 roads.

Wolf Creek Fire Closures: On the Payette National Forest, a closure including popular National Forest System roads around the Wolf Creek fire such as: sections of NFS #1763 (West Mountain Jeep Trail), #835, #206, #326. On the Boise National Forest, Forest Road #435 (Anderson Lake Road) was closed on August 1. 

Boulder Fire Closures: The Boise National Forest has issued a closure order #0402-04-98 for National Forest System (NFS) roads, trails and lands encompassing the Boulder Fire. The closure was enacted to protect public safety and support fire suppression activities. The closure includes Blue Lake and Snowbank Mountain Road (#446) along with all #404 and #421 system roads. 

For maps and more detailed descriptions of the closures on the Payette National Forest, please visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/payette/alerts-notices

For maps and more detailed descriptions of the closures on the Boise National Forest, please visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices 

Fire Restrictions: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions have been issued for the Payette Fire Restrictions Area on the Payette National Forest and the West Central Mountains Fire Restrictions Area on the Boise National Forest. For more information on the restrictions and a very helpful interactive map, visit https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-management/fire-restrictions-finder/

Important Links

• Payette National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/payette
• Payette National Forest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PayetteNationalForest
• Boise National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/boise
• Boise National Forest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoiseNationalForest
• Idaho Department of Lands: https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-management/