Communities May Continue to See Smoke as Materials within the Fire Burn

Location: Lonerock to west of Highway 207 | Size: 137,222 acres | Containment: 98% 

Cause: Under Investigation 

Start Date: July 13, 2024 | Total Personnel: 267

Fire Information Line: 541-208-4369, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.   

Email: 2024.0404rvlonerock@firenet.gov

Condon, Ore. — Smokes interior to the fire will continue and represent no danger to containment. They should not be reported. Crews will continue a robust presence to monitor containment lines and will promptly handle any new hot spots. The initial attack groups will continue their important role assisting local entities in addressing any new starts.
 

Weather— A weak system will continue to cross the region today. The high but dense cloud cover will keep temperatures up overnight and marginally improve relative humidity recovery. This system still has the capability of producing lightning. Any rain showers will be slight and may not even reach the ground. Winds will be terrain-driven with light gusts over ridgelines. Early next week a cool, dry system will enter the area. No significant weather events are expected in the near future.

Safety— Please keep driving in and near the affected areas to necessary trips only. The roads are still being used by fire personnel and heavy equipment. Although the fire is largely contained, it will not be out for some time.
 

Closures —Closure orders are under constant review. Agencies consider many factors with regard to these reviews. Public safety is always the first consideration. Hunting, firewood gathering, and other land uses are also considered. Agencies will open lands to these uses as soon as safety allows.

• Umatilla National Forest Order Number 06-14-02-24-02 includes prohibitions within the Heppner Ranger District on the Umatilla National Forest.
• Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Prineville District Office issued an Emergency Public Land Closure on BLM-managed lands along the main stem pf the John Day River and along the North Fork John Day River from Kimberly, OR. to Dale, OR.

Evacuation information: Real-Time Assessment and Planning Tool for Oregon (RAPTOR) public information map.

Smoke Information: Visit https://fire.airnow.gov/ for local air quality information.
 

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Facebook video link to the operational video for August 9, 2024. https://fb.watch/tRYzRnAfyq/

KEY MESSAGE

The Lolo National Forest takes over command of the fire Sunday morning from Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 9. This will be the final daily update moving forward at this time. For the most current information, please see the Miller Peak Fire Inciweb page. The link is at the top and bottom of the page.

CURRENT STATUS

The fire is in a new phase as water bars and log recovery are completed and the fire is becoming increasingly contained with the consistent precipitation and constant attention. Local resources will continue to stay and monitor the fire as well as be prepared to respond to any new fires in the area if necessary. Due to the spotty burn on the east flank, crews will need to maintain a presence on the fire for the foreseeable future.

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR

Yesterday saw mild temperatures and an easterly wind that increased in the evening hours. Winds will be relatively light today trending east and mostly terrain driven on Saturday. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms today with a better chance on Saturday. The best chance of storms will be 3-7pm each day, but nocturnal storms are possible (10-15% chance) early Saturday. The chance of a wetting rain is low, generally less than 10 percent. Watch for gusty, erratic winds to 40 mph near any thunderstorms. 

CLOSURES

An area and road closure around the fire is in effect due to hazardous conditions resulting from fire activity and to allow crews to finish their work on steep, single lane roads. Stage II fire restrictions are in effect in the area. Specific closure information and maps are posted on InciWeb at https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/mtlnf-miller-peak-fire and https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/lolo/alerts-notices as they are implemented. 

Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fire Daily Update – Friday, August 9, 2024 

The Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fire is a total of 18,498 acres and considered 9% contained. Percent containment represents sections of fire line that pose no escape risk without further action from firefighters. There are currently 1293 personnel assigned to the incident.   

A Level 3 evacuation notice for the Bohemia Mining District and Fairview Peak has been issued by the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. The Level 3 evacuation was recommended by fire officials with the North Carolina Team. 

  The fire’s progress continues to be slow and steady. We’ve asked residents of the Bohemia Mining District to evacuate as a proactive measure.  This allows adequate time for residents to leave and for firefighters to bring in their equipment and conduct strategic firing and other operations. The Noonday Road in and out of the Bohemia Mining District is very rough and does not allow quick ingress or egress. 

Brice Creek/Disston Level 1 evacuation remains in place. 

Closures: Due to the wildfires, the Umpqua National Forest has updated one of the existing closure orders. Forest Order No. 06-15-24-05 supersedes Closure Order No. 06-15-24-03 and is in effect as of August 8, 2024. Forest Order No. 06-15-02-24-01 remains in place. These orders can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/aler/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. Additionally, a “Level 1” evacuation notice has been issued by the Lane County Sheriff’s Department for areas east of Disston, starting at Brice Creek Road milepost 0.7 and following Brice Creek Road south. 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. 

For further information visit the Inciweb link for the Cottage Grove - Lane 1 Fire here: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/or77s-Cottage-Grove-lane-1   

Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM   E-mail: 2024.lane1@firenet.govFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/CottageGroveLane1Fires2024 

Containment increases on the Deer, Y Bar, Clair, and Bartlett Fires

Daily Update – Friday, August 9, 2024

Highlights: Containment on the Deer, Y Bar, Clair, and Bartlett Fires increased yesterday. Many of the fires received substantial rainfall, with more expected today. The Tonto National Forest has begun the assessment of the post-fire flooding and erosion risk on the Sand Stone, Bartlett, and Claire Fires. Firefighters continue to complete work to secure fire perimeters and prepare for any initial attack needs.

Total personnel on all incidents: 443 

Clair - 2,170 acres, 51% contained, started 08/04/2024

Bartlett - 6,161 acres, 69% contained, started08/04/2024

Y Bar - 297 acres, 34% contained, started 08/04/2024

Sheep - 2,483 acres, 0% contained, started 08/04/2024

Sand Stone - 27,390 acres, 96% contained, started 07/25/2024

Deer - 378 acres, 26% contained, started 07/17/2024

Operational Update: Yesterday, minimal heat was detected on the Sheep, Clair, Bartlett, and Sand Stone Fires. The Deer Fire exhibited minimal fire activity in the northwest corner of the fire area. The only heat observed on the Y Bar Fire was in the interior of the existing fire footprint. All fires received some level of rain, with the Deer and Y Bar receiving approximately 1-2 inches. During these storms, over 1,300 lightning strikes were recorded within a 6-hour period in a 25-mile radius around the fires. Mastication and vegetation removal efforts will continue as weather conditions allows. Today, higher humidity and chances of precipitation are expected to result in even less fire activity. Firefighters on the Clair and Bartlett Fires are monitoring the perimeter and remain ready to respond to any new fire starts. Today, crews are beginning to evaluate road conditions to assess the potential for continued vegetation and debris removal. Y Bar suppression repair efforts are also ongoing, with additional heavy equipment arriving today to help complete repairs. The Tonto National Forest has ordered a Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team to identify, assess, and address potential erosion and subsequent flooding from runoff in areas impacted by wildfires.

Weather: Temperatures will continue to move further above normal Friday and Saturday while drier air will bring limited afternoon/evening thunderstorm coverage. The highest chances for storms will be in the higher terrain of the northern fires. This next increase in heat will peak on Saturday before temperatures dip slightly Sunday into early next week.

Smoke: Smoke may be visible from Fountain Hills, Sunflower, Deer Creek, Rye, Rio Verde, Goldfield, and unincorporated communities in the Rio Verde Foothills. An interactive smoke map is available at https://fire.airnow.gov/. 

Closures: Horseshoe Lake campgrounds, Bartlett Lake recreation sites, Bartlett Dam Road, Bartlett Lake Flats Road (National Forest System Road #459), and Horseshoe Dam Road (National Forest System Road #205) are closed due to the Bartlett and Clair Fires. The Tonto National Forest has issued a closure order for the Sand Stone Fire area. See https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/tonto/alerts-notices/ for more information about forest closures. Trail users should avoid using the Arizona National Scenic Trail near the fire areas.

Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the first priority. Drivers are reminded to use caution and be aware of firefighters working along State Route 87. Temporary flight restrictions are currently in place for the Bartlett, Clair, and Y Bar Fires. Flying drones near wildfires is dangerous for pilots and firefighters and can bring wildfire suppression efforts to a halt. Know before you fly. If you fly, we can’t. More information can be found at: https://uas.nifc.gov/. 

More Information: 480-409-9683 / https://www.facebook.com/TontoNationalForest / 2024.sandstone@firenet.gov 

https://inciweb.fs2c.usda.gov/incident-information/aztnf-clair / https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/aztnf-bartlett / https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/aztnf-sand-stone 

Paint Crossing Fire Daily Update

Friday, August 9, 2024

August 9, 2024

Size: 1,200 acres

Containment: 50%

Date Started: August 7, 2024

Cause: Under investigation

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

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

The Paint Crossing Fire started on August 7, 2024, and initially was responded to by local fire departments from Throckmorton County. Texas A&M Forest Service was requested for assistance at 3:00 p.m. and responded with aviation resources, heavy equipment, and engines from Texas A&M Forest Service and Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS). Texas A&M Forest Service is currently in unified command with Throckmorton County fire departments.

Closures: There are no road closures at this time. 

Yesterday: Crews worked yesterday to complete and improve the initial containment lines around the perimeter of the fire and then constructed new lines to exclude unburned pockets of fuel, grass and brush, within those initial containment lines. Resources patrolled around the line searching out any areas of heat and extinguished them over the course of the day. A helicopter from the Texas Military Department was utilized to provide water drops on specific locations, providing large amounts of water quickly to ground resources. There was a small spot fire that was caught quickly yesterday, preventing any major fire growth.

Today: Firefighters are back on scene this morning and are reporting that the fire is in good condition, with no smokes visible. Crews will be patrolling around the fire today seeking out any areas of heat or threats to the containment lines and putting those areas out. This process is called mopping up, and it involves firefighters moving all the way around the firefighter and looking over every inch of ground for any heat, flames, or trees that may fall across the containment lines. Any areas that do have heat or flames will be worked, often by hand with aces, hoes, and shovels, and extinguished. 

Weather and Fire Behavior: Temperatures are expected to be cooler today with a high around the mid-90s, and winds are expected to be light as a weak cold front moves across the fire area today. With higher humidities forecasted as well, this should create good conditions for firefighters to accomplish lots of good work today. There is a chance for thunderstorms in the area this evening which could produce high winds and dry lightning, potentially causing new fire starts. 

Fire Information 

Adam Turner                                                                            Information Officer

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

Email: adam.turner@tfs.tamu.edu                                             information@tfs.tamu.edu         

Phone: 940-328-9158                                                              979-255-0591

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

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllHazardsTFS

RED FIRE DAILY UPDATE Friday, August 9, 2024

541-208-1766, 2024.red@firenet.gov https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/ordef-red-fire https://www.facebook.com/2024RedFireOR/

Size: 530 acres
Start Date: July 17, 2024 Containment: 0% Cause: Lightning Total Personnel: 267

Location: 5 miles west of Crescent Lake Junction, OR County: Klamath

Crescent, OR – The Red Fire is burning within the Diamond Peak Wilderness of the Deschutes National Forest, on the southwest slope of Redtop Mountain. The fire is being managed under a full suppression strategy. The Southern Area Gray Incident Management Team, led by Incident Commander Mitch Ketron, assumed command of the Red Fire on Thursday, August 8. Public and firefighter safety is the highest priority in managing this fire.

Yesterday’s Activities – Firefighters have almost completed the northern section of the shaded fuel break from Crescent Lake Resort to Odell Lake Resort. They are also extending it west along Forest Service Road (FSR) 60, which follows the northwest shore of Crescent Lake. Other team members worked on structure protection assessments around Odell Lake Resort, Diamond Peak Estates, Willamette Ski Resort, and surrounding homes. Road crews used heavy equipment to improve Forest Service Road 6010, making it safer and more accessible for firefighters and heavy equipment.

Today’s Activities – The Southern Area Gray Team is continuing efforts to protect homes, infrastructure, and natural resources. Firefighters will soon finish the shaded fuel break’s north section and will continue expanding it west along FSR 60. Crews working around residences near Crescent Lake’s northwest shore are preparing structure protection gear that can be deployed if needed. Road improvement work will also continue on FSR 6010. Resource advisors from the Deschutes National Forest will continue to closely work with firefighters to protect sensitive areas.

Weather and Smoke – Mostly sunny with a high temperature of 78° and minimum humidity of 25%. Light winds from the west with afternoon gusts to 17 mph. Most smoke in the area is drifting in from other wildfires, but the Red Fire’s smoke output may be more visible today as it encounters heavier fuels. Air quality information can be found at https://fire.airnow.gov/.

Closures – The Deschutes National Forest has implemented an emergency closure around Crescent Lake and in the Diamond Peak Wilderness. The public should note that Forest Service Road 60 is closed, and road guards have been posted for public safety. More closure information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/deschutes/alerts-notices/?aid=89091

Evacuations – The WILDFIRE! Level 1 – BE READY to Evacuate notice issued by Klamath County Emergency Management for the Crescent Lake, Odell Lake, and Crescent Junction areas remains in effect (INCENDIO FORESTAL! Nivel 1 - ESTÉ PREPARADO para evacuar de las siguientes zonas: Crescent Lake, Odell Lake, Crescent Junction). Visit www.klamathcounty.org/300/emergency-management for more information or to sign up for alerts.

Fire Restrictions – Stage 2 Public Use Fire Restrictions – which prohibit open fires, including in developed campgrounds – are in effect for the Deschutes National Forest. The Industrial Fire Precaution Level is currently Level IV “General Shutdown.” Visit fs.usda.gov/detail/deschutes/home/?cid=stelprdb5297376 for more information.

Drone Restrictions – A Temporary Flight Restriction is in place over the Red Fire area. Unauthorized drone (UAS) flights pose serious risks to the effectiveness of wildfire suppression operations. Aerial firefighting is suspended when unauthorized UAS are in the area, allowing wildfires to grow larger. If you fly, we can’t.

Crazy Creek Fire gains significant containment; Smoky conditions will persist locally and from incidents to the west

Daily Update August 9, 2024

Fire Information Phone:541-208-1768 (8am-8pm)

Media Information Phone:541-208-1770 (8am-8pm)

Email: 2024.crazycreek@firenet.gov

Acres: Crazy Creek – 79,971; 498/Kitty Creek – 73 
Acreage changes may occur due to overnight operations and infrared mapping.

Location: Crazy Creek: 5 miles north of Paulina, OR                      Start Date: July 22, 2024 

           498/Kitty Creek: 7 miles south of Mitchell, OR                     Personnel: 638 

Containment: Crazy Creek 50%; 498/Kitty Creek 100%                Fuels: Timber and short grass

Resources: 14 crews | 1 helicopter | 32 engines | 13 bulldozers | 15 water tenders | 3 masticators | 27 skid steers

Highlights: Clouds and smoke sat heavy on the fire area throughout the morning on Thursday, August 8. As smoke lifted by mid-afternoon, fire activity increased with crews observing group tree torching and short-range spotting. Short uphill pushes were also observed in several areas where fuels and drainages aligned, including Bear Mountain and through East Wolf Creek.

Fire Activity:On Thursday, August 8, crews built on the success of overnight firing operations in the north/northeast area of the Crazy Creek Fire to reduced fuels and secure containment lines. On the northwest portion, spot fires are fully contained.

 

Today, firefighters will patrol and mop-up along the northern perimeter. Along the western perimeter, remaining heat sources within Deep Creek drainage are being monitored and firefighters and working to hold and secure the fireline in that area. Resource advisors have begun assessing suppression repair needs and crews will also assess heavy equipment needs and determine a plan for relocating remaining log decks from the northwest area of the fire. Crews will complete prepping the final mile of Forest Road 5820 on the eastern perimeter to protect recreation infrastructure. 

Evacuations: Evacuation orders remain in effect for areas in Crook and Wheeler Counties for areas in or near the fire. Level 3 evacuations have extended from the Forest Boundary to Highway 380. Level 2 evacuations have extended south of Highway 380. For further information, please refer to the Crook County Office of Emergency Management evacuation map. 

Weather: Hot, dry weather will continue through the weekend across the region with temperatures in the high 80s to low 90s, light wind and low humidity. 

Importance of Fire Prevention: All public lands in Central Oregon, to include 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 fire prevention measures to avoid additional strain on overburdened resources. The public's cooperation in adhering to fire bans and restrictions is vital to prevent new fires from starting and to help our firefighters focus on containing the existing fires. Learn more at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/ochoco/alerts-notices/?aid=89068. 

Fire Restrictions and Closures: The Ochoco National Forest has implemented a forest closure for the Paulina Ranger District. More information can be found at fs.usda.gov/alerts/ochoco/alerts-notices/?aid=89203. Bureau of Land Management has issued a temporary closure for public lands in Crook and Grant Counties. More information is available at https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2024-08/orwa-fpo-pri-paulina-080224.pdf. 

 

More Information:

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SWIMT5 

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

Crook County Emergency Information Map: https://arcg.is/1ij0vb 

Containment climbs on the Battle Mountain Complex 

Total Complex Estimated Acres: 182,766 
Location: Ukiah, Oregon 
Cause: Under Investigation 
Personnel: 1733
Containment: 61% 
Estimated Cost: $56 million 
Resources: 59 crews | 70 engines | 9 helicopters | 40 water tenders | 25 dozers

Highlights: Containment increased on the Battle Mountain Complex as crews grow confident in their control lines on the southwest side. 

Operations: Yesterday pockets of unburned fuel in Swale Creek and Ditch Creek continued to burn. Firefighters responded by extinguishing hot spots and ensuring nothing threatened the containment lines. Late afternoon, two small spot fires crossed the containment lines just northwest of the Potamus drainage. Crews were able to quickly respond and build line around the spots. Sawyers finished falling hazard trees on the southwest side of the fire. The night shift patrolled most of the south side of the fire and continued looking for hot spots on the northside.

Today, firefighters will continue mopping up and ensuring the remaining areas of unburned fuels around Notell, Swale Creek and Ditch Creek do not threaten containment lines. Masticators will reinforce the lines by removing brushy fuels north of the Potamus Creek drainage. Crews will continue checking for any remaining heat along the fireline southwest of Dale that is still not contained. As much of the southern half of the fire is moving into a patrol status, fire managers are turning the efforts toward repair of any impacts caused from the suppression effort. Resource advisors are working with firefighters to identify what repair is needed and what equipment or resources will be needed to complete the work.

Engines are still patrolling the North Fork Owens Fire daily.  

Weather: Cloud cover will continue to build in the afternoon today. A slight chance of rain is expected into the weekend which may also bring slightly increased winds. These isolated showers are not expected to bring much moisture but will increase the chance of dry lightning and new fire starts. Temperatures will gradually trend down into next week.

Smoke: Smoke from regional fires is expected to persist in the area. Residents can expect to continue to see smoke from interior pockets of unburned fuel as well as small burnout operations. Helicopter resources will patrol the fire and provide bucket-drop support where visibility allows. Additional smoke information: https://linktr.ee/battlemntcomplex2024

Public Land Closures: The Bureau of Land Management and the Umatilla National Forest have closed public lands in the fire area. Visit https://linktr.ee/battlemntcomplex2024 for more information.

Road closures and fire restrictions: https://linktr.ee/battlemntcomplex2024 

Grant, Morrow and Umatilla County Evacuations: https://linktr.ee/battlemntcomplex2024