MOSIER, Ore. - Day shift crews continued constructing perimeter line and began mopping up to strengthen the existing line. Hazardous trees were cut down and
helicopters worked to extinguish hot spots.

Evacuation Levels were updated today. Due to high temperatures and wind direction change to easterly flow, Level 3 and Level 1adjustments are as follow:

Level 3, GO (Evacuate): 2757 Vensel Road to 3475 Vensel Road and 1625 to 1631 Behrens Road. This area is adjacent to the previous Level 3 evacuation area.

Level 1, BE READY: 1600 Mosier Creek Road to 3650 Mosier Creek Road, 1755 Godberson Road to 1825 Godberson Road, 655 Wilson Road to 670 Wilson Road,
Browns Creek Road to include all of County Way and Douthit Road.

To receive evacuation alerts, you can sign up for reverse 911 at:
https://member.everbridge.net/453003085612392/login

The Red Cross has set-up a shelter for homeowners affected by the fire. To make emergency arrangements call 503-318-6506.

A virtual Community Meeting will be held on Facebook Saturday, Aug. 15. Local and state fire officials and community leaders will share fire updates and answer
questions. To join the meeting, please go to our fire Facebook @mosiercreekfire2020 at 4 p.m. The meeting will be simultaneously translated into Spanish with instructions
at the start of the meeting.

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La Oficina del Jefe de Bomberos del Estado de Oregon y el Departamento Forestal de Oregon en el Comando Unificado de el incendio de Mosier Creek.

Mosier, OR. – El incendio de Mosier Creek estalló el miércoles por la tarde aproximadamente a las 4:30 pm y rápidamente creció a poco más de 500 acres a las 10:00 pm, lo que provocó múltiples evacuaciones. Los bomberos realizaron un vuelo de exploración infrarroja durante la noche y estimaron que el fuego había crecido a 791 acres. El incendio ha destruido actualmente 4 estructuras. Se cree que el incendio fue causado por humanos y actualmente está bajo investigación.

El Departamento del Sheriff del condado de Wasco ha emitido múltiples avisos de evacuación y es el contacto principal para obtener información sobre los cambios de evacuación. Aproximadamente 564 hogares están bajo un aviso de evacuación. El Shilo Inn ubicado en The Dalles, Oregón, sirve como refugio de emergencia para miembros de la comunidad desplazados que han tenido que evacuar sus hogares.

Los vientos y las temperaturas más calientes hicieron que el fuego creciera a un ritmo rápido. Los bomberos trabajaron durante la noche para construir líneas de contención a pesar de las difíciles condiciones climáticas. El Departamento Forestal de Oregón (ODF) junto con otras agencias y recursos contratados de extinción de incendios trabajarán para contener la propagación del fuego, mientras que los recursos de la Oficina del Jefe de Bomberos del Estado de Oregón (OSFM) se concentrarán en proteger los hogares.

A las 12:00 pm, los equipos de manejo de incidentes de la Oficina del Jefe de Bomberos del Estado de Oregón y el Departamento Forestal de Oregón se reunieron en la cafetería de la Escuela Comunitaria de Wahtonka para en breve y unirse al mando unificado del incendio de Mosier Creek. La gobernadora Kate Brown invocó la ley de conflagración que permite la movilización de recursos estatales adicionales para combatir incendios en la protección de vidas y propiedades.

Covid-19 demuestra ser un nuevo desafío con respecto a la lucha contra incendios grandes, pero los comandantes están comprometidos a mantener a todos a salvo y minimizar el potencial de propagación de Covid-19. Los equipos están trabajando en un método de “módulo de uno” que asegura que los recursos de extinción de incendios no entren en contacto con otros que están fuera de sus módulos asignados. Todo el personal asignado al incendio debe seguir la Guía de la Autoridad de Salud de Oregon para reducir la propagación de Covid 19. El comandante de incidentes de OSFM (Oficina del Jefe de Bomberos del Estado) declaró "Esta es una política de tolerancia cero".

Mosier, OR. – The Mosier Creek Fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon at approximately 4:30pm and quickly grew to just over 500 acres by 10:00pm, prompting multiple evacuations. Fire officials flew an infrared scouting flight overnight and estimated the fire to have grown to 791 acres. The fire has currently destroyed 4 structures. The fire is believed to be human caused and is currently under investigation.

The Wasco County Sheriff’s Department has issued multiple evacuation notices and is the primary contact for information regarding evacuation changes. Approximately 564 homes are under an evacuation notice. The Shilo Inn located in The Dalles, OR serves as an emergency shelter for displaced community members who have had to evacuate their homes.

Winds and warmer temperatures caused the fire to grow at a rapid pace. Firefighters worked overnight to build containment lines despite the challenging weather conditions. Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) along with other agency and contract firefighting resources will work to contain the forward spread of the fire while resources from Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM)will focus on protecting homes.

At 12:00pm incident management teams from Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal and Oregon Department of Forestry met at the Wahtonka Community School cafeteria to in-brief and join in unified command of the Mosier Creek Fire. Governor Kate Brown invoked the conflagration act which allows additional state firefighting resources to mobilize in protection of life and property.

Covid-19 proves to be a new challenge in regard to fighting large fires, but the commanders are committed to keeping everyone safe and minimizing the potential for Covid-19 spread. Crews are working in a “module of one” method that ensures firefighting resources do not come in contact with others that are outside of their assigned modules. All assigned personnel to the fire are required to follow Oregon Health Authority’s Guidance to reduce the spread of Covid 19. The incident commander for OSFM stated “This is a zero-tolerance policy”.

RED FLAG WARNING

Contact Fire Information:  208.534.1238

or 2020.poodle@firenet.gov

InciWeb:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6954/

Follow:  #PoodleFire

Twitter:  @NevadaFireInfo

Facebook:  @BLMNevada

As of last night, the Poodle Fire is 100% contained.  Full containment means that fire managers do not anticipate any additional growth beyond the current fire perimeter.  Some isolated interior pockets of unburned vegetation may continue to smolder but will not affect containment lines.  The total distance around the fire perimeter is 40 miles of fireline; 24 miles were constructed by dozers.  Rehabilitation of fireline will occur this fall, when conditions are cooler to reduce the threat of equipment igniting another fire.

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for today by the National Weather Service due to strong west to southwest winds and very low relative humidity.  Red Flag Warnings indicate weather conditions that contribute to rapid fire spread and erratic fire behavior.  This primarily affects any new fires that may start in the region, as the Poodle Fire has withstood strong winds with no growth for three consecutive days.

Additional fire resources will be demobilized today or tomorrow morning.  Some will return to their home units while others are being reassigned to ongoing fires.  Team #4 will remain on the fire through today to ensure an effective and efficient transition to the local unit.  Tomorrow morning, a local Incident Commander will take over command of the fire.  Three engines, one crew, one helicopter, and a few overhead personnel will remain on scene until there is no longer visible smoke.  They will patrol the perimeter and take suppression actions as necessary to limit any fire activity.

Contact Fire Information:  208.534.1238 or 2020.poodle@firenet.gov

InciWeb:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6954/

Follow:  #PoodleFire

Twitter:  @NevadaFireInfo

Facebook:  @BLMNevada

Containment lines on the Poodle Fire held yesterday as wind gusts reached 35 miles per hour over the fire area.  Smoke was visible again from pockets of vegetation burning in the interior areas of the fire.  For the second day in a row, no new growth was recorded.  The fire will likely be fully contained this evening. 

Strong winds, passing thunderstorms, and hot and dry conditions are forecast again today.  Tomorrow, a Fire Weather Watch is in effect.  This may be upgraded to a Red Flag Warning if the conditions warrant.  Red Flag Warnings indicate weather conditions that contribute to rapid fire spread and erratic fire behavior. 

Most of the resources still assigned to the Poodle Fire will be released tomorrow morning.  They are also available to respond to any new fires reported in the vicinity.  The Incident Management Team will remain through Wednesday to ensure support for the firefighters who remain assigned.  As long as smoke is visible in the fire, resources will remain on site to patrol, monitor, and respond as necessary. 

As heavy equipment, fire crews, and other support personnel demobilize from the Poodle Fire, heavy traffic will be present along Highway 447.  Please travel this area with care.

Contact Fire Information:  208.534.1238 or 2020.poodle@firenet.gov

InciWeb:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6954/

Follow:  #PoodleFire

Twitter:  @NevadaFireInfo

Facebook:  @BLMNevada

Outflow wind gusts from nearby thunderstorms reached 40 miles per hour on the Poodle Fire yesterday.  No growth occurred on the fire perimeter.  Juniper trees in the interior of the fire continue to smolder and occasionally torch, but this fire activity does not pose a threat to existing containment lines.  The fire is now 80% contained.

Crews, engines, and helicopters are being released from the Poodle Fire and reassigned to new and rapidly growing fires in the region.  The threat to priority sage grouse and bighorn sheep habitat and critical energy infrastructure is decreasing.  Several fire resources will remain on the fire through today and be released tomorrow, unless significant activity occurs.  The fire will be monitored by firefighters until it is fully contained.

Firefighters have been camped in remote locations around the fire to minimize the time spent traveling in and out of their work areas each day.  Helicopters provide logistical support to the firefighters, delivering food, supplies, and equipment.  Since the fire began five days ago, airtankers and helicopters have dropped a combined 162,000 gallons of retardant and 92,000 gallons of water on the fire. 

As heavy equipment, fire crews, and other support personnel demobilize from the Poodle Fire, heavy traffic will still be present along Highway 447.  Please travel this area with care.

RED FLAG WARNING

Contact Fire Information:  208.534.1238

or 2020.poodle@firenet.gov

InciWeb:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6954/

Follow #PoodleFire

Twitter:  @NevadaFireInfo

Facebook:  @BLMNevada

Firefighters made excellent progress on the Poodle Fire yesterday.  They patrolled existing dozer lines and continued to build fireline by hand.  Fire engines were used where they can access the fire, mostly near its intersection with Highway 447, and helicopters dropped water on more remote sections on the fireline.  Most of the visible smoke from the fire came from pockets of unburned vegetation within the fire area.

Yesterday, smoke from the Loyalton Fire acted like cloud cover on the Poodle Fire and kept temperatures several degrees cooler than predicted.  Despite gusty winds late in the afternoon, fire growth was minimal.

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning (an indicator of critical weather conditions that can lead to rapid fire spread) for most of the region today due to the incoming moisture and anticipated thunderstorms.  The Poodle Fire is on the eastern edge of the Red Flag Warning area and may see less severe conditions.  However, any new fires that start are expected to grow rapidly, particularly with gusty winds from the storms.

Today, firefighters and equipment will continue to patrol and secure the fire perimeter.  They will take advantage of early morning cloud cover and minimal winds to extinguish hot spots before the weather conditions change as the thunderstorms enter the area.  An increase in containment percentage is expected this evening.

Highway 447 is open; however, please use caution if traveling north of Gerlach.  Expect increased traffic from firefighting resources and support equipment.  If recreating near Squaw Valley Reservoir, be aware that aircraft are dipping water from the reservoir to aid in fire suppression. 

Contact Fire Information:  208.534.1238 or 2020.poodle@firenet.gov

InciWeb:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6954/

Follow #PoodleFire

Twitter:  @NevadaFireInfo

Facebook:  @BLMNevada

A Type 2 Incident Management Team took command of the Poodle Fire this morning.  The Team is establishing a fire camp outside of Gerlach, Nevada, to support the firefighters and resources working on the fire.  The Poodle Fire is burning northwest of Gerlach, in the Granite Mountain range.  The primary objectives include limiting impacts to area residences, power transmission lines and protecting critical habitat for sage grouse and bighorn sheep.

Firefighters have minimal access into the fire area by road.  Helicopters are shuttling crews and supplies in the remote area, and crews are sleeping near the fireline to minimize travel in and out each day.  Dozers are constructing fire containment lines north of Squaw Valley Creek Reservoir where the fire crossed Highway 447 on Thursday.  Helicopters are using the Reservoir for dipping water to drop on the fire.  Aircraft have been used heavily since the fire began three days ago.

Yesterday, increased cloud cover and reduced winds allowed firefighters to achieve some containment on the fire perimeter. Temperatures today are expected to reach 95 degrees.  Winds will be similar to yesterday’s, generally south to southwest with gusts to 25 miles per hour possible in the late afternoon.  Lightning is also possible as some moisture begins to move northward.  Firefighters on the Poodle Fire may assist with any new fires in the area.

A more accurate fire perimeter map will be available later today.

Acres Burned:

31,089

Containment:

90%                          

Fire Started:

Cause:

Expected Containment:

August 12, 2020 at 3:40 PM

Under Investigation

September 12, 2020

Total Assigned Personnel: 370

Engines: 26   Hand Crews: 3    Dozers: 2   Water Tenders: 1   Helicopters: 4   

Current Situation: Containment of the Lake Fire has increased to 90% due to the good work of firefighters over the past 24 hours. It has been burning in 100 year-old fuels consisting of Big Cone Douglas Fir, Oak, and Gray Pine. The fire is holding northeast of Interstate 5 and south of Highway 138 in steep and rugged terrain.

Control lines have been completed all around the fire’s perimeter. Firefighters are now patrolling the fire line to ensure that all lines continue to hold and that there is no heat near the fire’s perimeter. Firefighters have been monitoring the fire area for pockets of isolated heat and smoke. When safe to do so, firefighters have gone into the interior of the fire area to fully extinguish those hot spots that may pose a threat of spotting and escaping over containment lines. Helicopters have also been assisting ground crews in extinguishing these hot spots with water bucket drops. Crews have been able to perform a significant amount of fire suppression repair around the fire; primarily focusing on blocking off public access to dozers lines, rehabilitating some of these lines and installing a large number of water bars to prevent against erosion. However, due to the elevated fire activity throughout California and the drawdown of resources, crews will not be able to fully complete fire suppression repair of the entire fire area at this time. The Angeles National Forest is prepared to aggressively complete full fire suppression repair of the area once resources become available. On Tuesday, September 1, 2020, California Interagency Incident Management Team 14 will transition command of the Lake Fire back to the Angeles National Forest.

Forest Fire Closure/Restrictions: The Angeles National Forest has closed all National Forest System lands within the Lake Fire closure area by Order No. 05-01-20-6. On Saturday, August 1st, the Forest changed its Fire Danger Level from VERY HIGH to EXTREME. Angeles Forest Order No. 05-01-20-05 prohibits all campfires within the Angeles National Forest. No fires of any type including cooking stoves, lanterns, and similar devices which use propane, white gas, or similar fuels are allowed at this time. Please see Inciweb for a copy of the forest order here: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/6953/53705/

Weather: Warm, dry and breezy conditions are expected today. Temperatures will climb into the 80s to low 90s, with afternoon humidity in the upper-teens and breezy southwest winds.

Castaic Lake State Recreation Area:

• Campground Re-Opened on Friday, August 28, 2020

• Main Ramp and Lagoon Launch Ramp will Re-Opened on Sunday, August 30, 2020

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Areas to Remain Closed:

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• Swim Beach

• West Ramp

Smoke Outlook: Currently, there are no active smoke advisories from the South Coast Air Quality Management District.

Cooperating Agencies: Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Department, County of Los Angeles Public Works, County of Los Angeles Parks & Recreation, and Southern California Edison.

Angeles National Forest: For information on the Angeles National Forest visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/angeles 

Wildfire Preparedness: Learn more about Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Ready! Set! Go! Program at: www.fire.lacounty.gov/rsg

Media and Incident Information Line: (626) 574-5208 from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM