The Clearwater Fire has a dedicated phone line at 307-395-2334. We are happy to take your call; however, please note that service is limited.

The best way to contact fire information for this incident is to email us at 2024.clearwater@firenet.gov

Operations Section Chief for Southwest Area Complex Incident Management Team 2, Rocky Gilbert, provides a daily operations update for Monday, August 5, 2024, for the Courtrock Fire and the Lone Rock Fire over their Facebook pages (see below for links). Go there now to get the latest update.   

Tamaño: 1,311 acres

Fecha de inicio: 22 de julio de 2024

Causa: A ser determinada

Ubicación: 5 millas al oeste de Mosier, OR

Contención:  89%

Combustibles: Arbustos, restos de madera y césped

Aspectos destacados:

Se llevó a cabo un vuelo utilizando infrarrojos ayer por la tarde, este es un sistema de detección de calor que se usa para determinar el alcance del calor en el incendio. Esta información permite que los bomberos encuentren las áreas donde existen focos de calor y en la cual se ocupa una neutralización adicional. Se vió una acitividad mínima de fuego, sin que creciera el borde.

Operaciones:

Siguen ardiendo secciones interiores de combustibles. Producirán humo durante el día, y por la noche pueden resultar en un brillo visible, que se puede ver desde el otro lado del río. Por causa del borde muy empinado del norte, son preocupantes escombros calientes que rodan y se instalaron sistemas de rociadores para brindar agua continua y minimizar los focos de calor. Las cuadrillas diurnas y nocturnas patrullaron el perímetro del incendio para garantizar la seguridad de las líneas. Se está realizando la reparación por causa de la extinción en los senderos y caminos para reducir la erosión y devolver las áreas perturbadas a un estado más natural.

Las cuadrillas continuarán el trabajo de reparación y patrullando el perímetro del incendio en busqueda de focos de calor. Esta noche, será el último turno para el patrullaje de noche. El patrullaje del incendio se reanudará por la mañana.

Clima e intensidad del incendio:

Fue limitada la humedad por las lluvias recientes y la vegetación permanece seca. Continuará un flujo del oeste con temperaturas calientes. Se pide a los conductores que tengan cuidado en la Interestatal 84, ya que los bomberos siguen trabajando en la zona. Los vientos persistentes del oeste están dispersando el humo del incendio Whisky Creek por esta área.

Evacuaciones:

Siguen vigentes las evacuaciones de nivel 2 y 1 en el condado de Wasco: https://www.facebook.com/WascoCountySheriff

Sigue vigente la evacuación de nivel 1 en el condado de Hood River: https://www.facebook.com/hrcso

Caminos y vías cerrados:

Para garantizar la seguridad del público y de los bomberos, existen órdenes de cierre para el sendero Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail y carreteras en el condado Hood River. Podrá encontrar los detalles de estos cierres en sus páginas web: https://www.hoodrivercounty.gov/closures and https://stateparks.oregon.gov/ 

Para mantenerse informado sobre las condiciones actualizadas en la Interestatal 84, visite https://tripcheck.com/

Total de recursos asignados al incendio:

Aprox. 86 personal, 2 equipos de obreros, 8 camiones de bomberos, 1 tanque de agua,  3 topadoras, y 1 tractor.                                

Información de contacto: Correo electrónico: 2024.microwavetower@firenet.gov,

Teléfono: 541-208-1744, de 8 a.m. a 8 p.m. 

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Trout Fire: 23,559 acres | 49% contained 

Long Fire: 9,204 acres | 95 % contained

Total Personnel: 256 

Trout Fire: Crews will continue to hold and mop-up Sherman Pass Rd from Bald Mountain to indirect line and improve former line to Sirretta Pass. Chipping operations progress in the Cherry Hill area. Personnel will be utilized to improve the trail from the termination of Mosquito Meadow Rd to Big Meadow and the adjacent ridge to the west, enhancing protection to the community of Horse Meadow. Interior pockets have consumed to the point that the risk of short-range spotting is decreasing under current weather conditions. Continued warming and drying may promote further spread in unlined areas.

Long Fire: Fire activity remains minimal with containment at 95 percent. A patrol status is being maintained to periodically reassess for any changes. Crews will begin suppression repair assessment in effected areas. Grading operations will commence.

Weather & Air Quality: Continued high pressure over the area will allow for a slight increase in temperatures, low daytime relative humidity (RH) with poor overnight recoveries. Winds will follow typical diurnal patterns, with the strongest winds in the afternoon through evening. Ridge winds will be from the south/southwest 5-10 mph with gusts to 15 mph. By the afternoon and evening, both valley/slope and ridge winds will be from the southwest to west from 10-15 mph with gusts up to 20-25 mph. Max temperatures at 7000 FT are expected to be 77-84 degrees. Overnight temperatures are expected to be 60-65 degrees with a maximum RH 25-35%. 

Sequoia National Forest & BLM Closures & Restrictions: Sequoia National Forest lands, roads, trails, and recreation sites around the Trout and Long Fires are temporarily closed under Forest Order No. 0513-24-13. All orders, maps, and accompanying appendices can be found on the Forest’s website: tinyurl.com/2en2d36k. The Bureau of Land Management Bakersfield Field Office has temporarily closed Long Valley Campground, Chimney Creek Campground, and portions of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). View the emergency closure order here: tinyurl.com/4mprcb9b. The PCT is closed between Hwy 178 at Walker Pass (mile 653) and the South Fork of the Kern River bridge (mile 717.7).

Evacuation Center: Residents under an evacuation warning or order can go to either the Tehachapi Education Center (126 S. Snyder Ave., Tehachapi). Animal services are available to assist in sheltering companion animals at the center. Contact the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767.

Large-Animal Assistance: The rodeo grounds in Kernville (467 Scodie Ave., Kernville) is available for residents who need to move large animals or livestock. For more information, contact Orion, Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 661-340-0026. 

Road Closures: The Trout Fire Closure Area boundary begins at the intersection of the Sequoia National Forest Boundary and Sierra Way (Mtn 99) in Section 14, Township 25 South, Range 33 East, Mount Diablo Base & Meridian, then continues approximately 76.5 miles south, east, north, and west along the Forest Boundary to its intersection with the North Fork of the Kern River in Section 1, T. 20 S., R. 34 E., MDB&M, then continues along Mtn 99 approximately 20.3 miles to the starting point. Visit the Forest Service Forest Orders and Forest Regulations website for more info on closures in the Sequoia National Forest.

Evacuations: Everyone in areas of active fires should “Know Your Zone.” Go to Genasys Protect (tinyurl.com/jcdv55f9) to identify the zone you reside in.

• Kern County has multiple evacuation orders and warnings in effect due to the Borel Fire. The following zones are under an evacuation order: KRN-403-A, KRN-403B, KRN-735, KRN-736, KRN-737, KRN-738, KRN-739-A, KRN-740, KRN-741-A, KRN-747-A, and KRN747-B.
• The following zones are under an evacuation warning: KRN-750
• Tulare County has evacuation warnings and advisories in effect due to the Trout and Long Fires. The following zones are under an evacuation warning: TLC-E274-B and TLC-E261-B. The following zones are under an evacuation advisory: TLC-E297-A, TLC-E250, TLC-E274-A, and TLC-E261-A.

Size: 1,311 acres

Start Date: July 22, 2024

Cause: Undetermined

Location: 5 miles west of Mosier, OR

Containment:  89%

Fuels: Brush, timber, and grass

Highlights:

An afternoon flight was conducted utilizing Infrared, a heat detection system used to determine the extent of heat signatures on the fire. This information allows firefighters to find areas where hot spots are located, and additional mop up is needed. The observed fire behavior was minimal with no perimeter growth. 

Operations:

Interior pockets of fuel continue to burn. During the day they will produce smoke, and at night can provide a visible glow, noticeable from across the river. Along the steep northern edge, roll-out of hot debris is a concern and sprinkler systems were installed to provide continuous water to reduce hot spots.  Day and nighttime crews patrolled the fire perimeter to ensure the lines were secure. Suppression repair is occurring along trails and roads to reduce erosion and return disturbed areas to a more natural state.

Crews will continue suppression repair work and patrolling the fire perimeter for hot spots. Tonight, will be the last shift for night patrol. The patrol of the fire will resume in the morning. 

Fire Behavior and Weather:

Moisture from recent rain was limited and vegetation remains dry. An onshore westerly flow will continue with hot temperatures. Drivers are asked to please use caution on Interstate 84 as firefighters are still working in the area. Persistent west winds are dispersing smoke from the Whisky Creek Fire into this area.

Evacuations:

Level 2 and 1 evacuations remain in effect for Wasco County: https://www.facebook.com/WascoCountySheriff 

Level 1 evacuations remain in effect for Hood River County: https://www.facebook.com/hrcso 

Road and Trail Closures:

For public and firefighter safety, closures are in place for The Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail and for roads in Hood River County. Details of these closures are available on their websites: https://www.hoodrivercounty.gov/closures and https://stateparks.oregon.gov/

To stay informed on the most up-to-date road conditions on Interstate 84, visit https://tripcheck.com/ 

Total Fire Resources Assigned:

Approx. 86 personnel, 2 hand crews, 8 engines, 1 water tenders, 3 dozers, and 1 skidder.                                      

Contact Information: 

Email: 2024.microwavetower@firenet.gov,

Phone: 541-208-1744, 8 A.M - 8 P.M        

Fire Update – Willamette Complex

Chalk, Coffeepot, McKinley, Moss Mountain, Tire Mountain, 208 and 217 Fires

Monday, August 5, 2024 – 9:00 a.m.

Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1

Dan Dallas, Incident Commander 

Information Phone: (541) 208-1742

Email: 2024.mossmountain@firenet.gov

Information Staffing Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
 

Special Note

In addition to the fires listed above (formerly called Oakridge Lightning Fires), Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 (CIMT1) is managing the Pyramid, Slate, and Ore Fires; all of which are active on the Willamette National Forest.

Ore Fire Information: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orwif-ore-fire 

Pyramid and Slate Fire Information: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orwif-pyramid-and-slate-fires 
 

Current Situation

Fire activity was low to moderate on Sunday which benefited firefighters working to secure lines across most of the Oakridge Lightning Fires. Light northwest winds remain in the forecast as temperature increases and humidity decreases over the next several days. Conditions have been advantageous for low intensity firing operations on both the Chalk and Coffeepot fires, which have reinforced existing line and led to more containment.

Information for seven Willamette Complex fires is provided below. Firefighting activities and suppression actions are described in detail for each double-lettered division on each fire.

Chalk Fire 

Division AA: Crews continue to patrol and secure the line south of the Chalk Fire. A low intensity firing operation is moving east to west along the 1920 Road to tie in Division AA with Division TT. The firing operation will continue into evening hours for the next few days to hold the line north of the 1920 Road.

Division TT: Crews have identified opportunities to keep the Chalk Fire within a smaller footprint on its western edge. Lines will continue to be built and secured with low intensity firing operations with the goal of securing a tighter perimeter in Division TT.

Division KK: Contingency lines to the northeast of the Chalk Fire continues to be constructed and secured. Crews will also address an unburned island of fuel within the fire perimeter’s interior. A felling module is working to remove hazard trees along road systems for firefighter safety and future travel access.

Coffeepot Fire and Moss Mountain Fire 

Division PP: Crews continue to secure the southwest corner of this division and are working east toward the division break with SS. Options have been identified to secure the east side more tightly to the fire’s edge.

Division RR: Low intensity firing operations are being used to secure lines on the west and north sides of the Coffeepot Fire. Additional containment is expected in this area in the coming days.

Division SS: Water drops were used on Moss Mountain Fire yesterday as pockets of heat became more active; however, the fire did not spread much beyond its existing footprint. Heavy equipment continues to work north of privately held land.

Division WW: Crews are focused on securing existing lines and working on contingency lines from the south to north in Division WW.

Contingency Group: This group continues working with local resources to identify and construct lines to protect high value assets existing south of the Coffeepot and Moss Mountain fires.

208 Fire and McKinley Fire 

The 208 and McKinley fires have shown little growth over the past several days.

217 Fire and Tire Mountain Fire 

The 217 and Tire Mountain fires are contained.

Weather and Fire Behavior

Mostly sunny skies are expected today. Increased fire activity yesterday will result in significantly more smoke

in the area today reducing the sunshine even under sunny skies. Another nocturnal inversion is in place this

morning with much warmer/drier conditions at higher elevations. This inversion should lift around 2:00 p.m.,

possibly earlier on the fires with less smoke. High temperatures will be cooler than yesterday with similar minimum humidity. Light northwest winds will pick up after the inversion lifts and downslope/downvalley winds are expected after 7:00 p.m. Mild to moderate fire activity is expected, without much fire spread.

Evacuations

For evacuation information please visit: https://www.LaneCountyOR.gov/2024wildfires

To sign up for evacuation alerts please visit: https://www.LaneAlerts.org 

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 follow this link: 
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/willamette/alerts-notices/?cid=fseprd552029

Fire restrictions on the Willamette National Forest may be found at this link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-notices/?aid=81487

Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) are in place over the Chalk and Moss Fires.

Wildfires are a no-fly zone for unauthorized aircraft, including drones. If you fly, we can’t. 

For more information, visit http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

 

Fire Statistics

Fire Statistics

Fire

Acres

Containment

For More Information:

Phone: (541) 208-1742

Email: 2024.mossmountain@firenet.gov

InciWeb:  https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orwif-oakridge-lightning-fires-2024

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OakridgeLightningFires2024/

Total Willamette Complex Personnel: 997   

Fire Cause: Lightning

Location: North & South of Oakridge, OR

Chalk: 3,928 acres, 50% contained

Coffeepot: 5,559 acres, 3% contained

Moss Mountain: 390 acres, 0% contained

Incident 208: 157 acres, 0% contained

McKinley:  24 acres, 54% contained

Tire Mtn: 23 acres, 100% contained

Incident 217: 38 acres, 100% contained 

Total: 10,119 acres

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Whisky Creek Fire Daily Update / Información actualizada para el Incendio Whisky Creek 

August 5, 2024 / 5 de agosto, 2024

Size / Extensión: 1,174 acres

Start Date / Fecha de Inicio: July 20, 2024 / 20 de julio, 2024

Cause / Causa: Human – Under Investigation / Humano – Bajo Investigación

Location / Localizado: 6 miles SE of Cascade Locks, OR / 6 millas SE de Cascade Locks, OR

Containment / Contención:  0%

Fuels / Materia de combustión: Scrub oak, timber, and grass / Matorrales de roble, madera y hierba.

Highlights / Resumen:

Fire activity increased yesterday as the relative humidity dropped and dead fuels continue to dry out and become more available for ignition. Smoke was visible from the local communities, who will continue to see an increase in smoke production, despite early morning rain, as drier and warmer temperatures continue over the region. Fire is active and established in steep terrain. If conditions are favorable firing operations may be conducted to reduce fuels which will also increase visible smoke.

La actividad de los incendios aumentó ayer a medida que se dio una disminución en la humedad relativa y el material de combustión continuó secándose y convirtiéndose en materia viva para ignición. El humo era visible desde las comunidades aledañas, las cuales continuaran observando un aumento en la producción de humo, a pesar de la lluvia recibida en la madrugada, debido a que las temperaturas más secas y cálidas continúan dándose sobre la región. El fuego está activo y establecido sobre un terreno abrupto. Si las condiciones son favorables se lograrán llevar a cabo operaciones de quemas para reducir la materia de combustión, lo cual aumentará la presencia del humo.

Operations / Operaciones:

Helicopters conducted water drops on the western edge of the fire where it is slowly backing downslope into the Herman Creek watershed below Wooly Horn Ridge. As necessary, firefighting aircraft will be used as conditions allow for a safe mission. Construction of primary indirect line and strengthening of secondary line continues.

Los helicópteros derramaron agua en el borde occidental del incendio, donde está retrocediendo lentamente hacia abajo de la cuenca Herman Creek debajo de Wooly Horn Ridge. En caso necesario, se utilizarán aviones de extinción de incendios mientras las condiciones lo permitan. Continúa la construcción de la línea indirecta primaria y el refuerzo de la línea secundaria.

Fire Behavior and Weather / Comportamiento del incendio y Condiciones Climáticas: :

Warm and dry weather is expected to continue into next week. Early morning rains fell over the fire area but will have minimal effect. Fire behavior over the past week has been moderate, with creeping and smoldering behavior, but is expected to increase in the afternoon with slight to moderate spread and increased smoke production as warm and dry conditions persists. 

Se espera que las condiciones cálidas y seco se continúen hasta la próxima semana. Las primeras lluvias de la mañana que cayeron sobre la zona del incendio tendrán un efecto mínimo sobre el mismo. El comportamiento del fuego durante la semana pasada fue moderado, arrastrándose y ardiendo, pero se espera que se incremente en horas de la tarde con una propagación de ligera a moderada y una mayor producción de humo a medida que persistan las condiciones climáticas mencionadas anteriormente.

Road and Trail Closures / Cierres de caminos y senderos::

The Mt. Hood National Forest and the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area closure information can be found at: Whisky Creek Fire Closures in Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness. Hood River County has closure information that can be found on their  website.

La información acerca del cierre del Bosque Nacional de Mt. Hood y para el Área Escénica Nacional de Columbia River Gorge puede encontrarse en: Whisky Creek Fire Closures in Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness. El website  del Condado de Hood River también ofrece la información acerca de las ordenes de cierres.

Total Fire Resources Assigned / Recursos asignados al Incendio::

• Approx. 456 personnel/personas, 13 hand crews/escuadrillas de bomberos, 2 engines/camiones de bomberos, 4 water tenders/cisternas, 3 dozers/buldóceres, 5 masticators/trituradoras, 2 skidders/arrastradoras and/y 2 helicopters/helicópteros.   

Contact Information / Contacto Informativo:                                                                          

Email / Correo electrónico: 2024.whiskycreek@firenet.gov       

Phone / Teléfono: 541-208-1743, 8 A.M - 8 P.M        

Red Fire

August 5, 2024

Daily Fire Update

Online: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/ordef-red-fire

Facebook: 2024 Red Fire Information https://www.facebook.com/2024RedFireOR/ 

YouTube Channel: EA CIMT

Fire Information Line: 541-208-1766, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Email: 2024.red@firenet.gov

Red Fire Quick Facts

Size: 490 acres

Start Date: July 17, 2024

Origin: 5 miles west of Crescent Lake Junction, OR

County: Klamath

Cause: Lightning

Total Staff: 327

Containment: 0%

Shaded Fuel Break Completed: 1.8 miles

Hand Line Completed: 0.8 mile

Operations: Limited growth was recorded on the Red Fire yesterday. Firefighters have completed fuel reduction work along the southwest shore of Odell Lake. The shaded fuel break between Crescent Lake and Odell Lake is nearing completion and now extends north from Crescent Lake Resort past Crescent Lake State Airport. Crews have completed structure protection assessments around Odell Lake Resort and surrounding homes, preparing structure protection gear that can be deployed if needed. Over 550 structure assessments have been accomplished in total. Crews have also completed about 70 out of 100 acres of ladder fuel reduction between Forest Service Road 60 and the residential service road by removing grass, brush, small trees, and low-level limbs that can convey fire into tree canopies. Road crews continued to improve Forest Service Road 6010 to Summit Lake with a dozer, making it safer and more accessible for heavy equipment.

Today, firefighters will resume their efforts to protect homes, infrastructure, and natural resources and will focus on structure assessments at the Diamond Peak community. Hand crews and heavy equipment will begin working on the shaded fuel break west of Crescent Lake Resort along Forest Service Road 60. Resource advisors from the Deschutes National Forest are working closely with firefighters to protect sensitive areas and unique forest habitat. Crews will soon finish extending the northern section of the shaded fuel break between Crescent Lake and Odell Lake. The work on the ladder fuel removal between Forest Service Road 60 and the residential service road is nearly complete, which will help create defensible space for residences in the area. Smoke may be visible today as the fire moves into larger trees.

Round Mountain & Wickiup Fires: Please be aware fire operations will continue around these fires.

Round Mountain Fire is 108 acres and 85% contained. Firefighters continue to patrol, mop-up, and complete repair work. 

The Wickiup Fire is 168 acres and 90% contained. Firefighters continue to patrol and mop-up.

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office lifted the evacuation order around the Wickiup Fire. The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office has dropped all evacuation levels around the Wickiup Fire. Temporary emergency closures remain in effect for areas around the Wickiup Fire and Round Mountain Fire.

Closures: The Deschutes National Forest has implemented an emergency closure around Crescent Lake and in the Diamond Peak Wilderness. Closure information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/deschutes/alerts-notices/?aid=89091 

Evacuation Notices: 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). For information, or to sign up for alerts, visit: www.klamathcounty.org/300/emergency-management 

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

Weather: Sunny with a high near 82°, relative humidity 25% and west winds gusting to 18 mph.

Smoke: Smoke may be more visible today as the Red Fire encounters heavier fuels. Air quality information can be found at https://fire.airnow.gov/.