There will be a community meeting in Manson on Wednesday, 5:30 PM at the Manson High School. The meeting will be streamed live on the Pioneer Fire Information Facebook page. Please submit questions in advance to 2024.pioneer@firenet.gov or via Facebook Messenger. 

Se logró un borde completo alrededor del incendio Courtrock, continúa la extinción de material combustible para conseguir una mayor contención

MONUMENT, Oregon, EE.UU. (AP) — El trabajo de extinción de incendios durante el turno de anoche logró un perímetro completo alrededor del incendio. El trabajo de extinción de material combusible del Equipo 1 de ODF y los grupos de trabajo de OSFM continuará hoy para proteger los hogares y aumentar la contención en general.

La extinción y remoción de material combustible es el proceso de enfriar el borde del incendio y asegurar de que todos los focos de calor, las brasas ardiente y otras posible fuentes de reencendido se extingan a cierta distancia del interior de la línea.

Courtrock Fire fully lined, mop up continues to further containment

MONUMENT, Ore. – Firefighting efforts through last night’s shift attained a fully lined perimeter around the fire. Mop up efforts from ODF Team 1 and OSFM task forces will continue today to secure homes and increase overall containment.

Mop up is the process of cooling the perimeter of the fire and ensuring that all hot spots, smoldering embers and other potential sources of re-ignition are extinguished within a certain distance from the interior of the line.

Size: 1,306 acres

Start Date: July 22, 2024

Cause: Undetermined

Location: 5 miles west of Mosier, OR

Containment: 53%

Fuels: Brush, timber, and grass

Highlights:

The Central Cascades Interagency Management Team assumed command of the Microwave Tower Fire on Monday, July 29, 2024. Yesterday, crews made excellent progress in building and securing lines. On the western edge of the fire, crews mopped up hotspots to improve and further secure the fire line. On the northeastern edge, firefighters were able to build direct line to Interstate 84. Aircraft provided water to support suppression efforts. Crews continued to patrol and monitor the southern edge of the fire to keep perimeter secure.

Operations:

Today, firefighters will mop up along the northwestern and northeastern lines, with aircraft dropping water as needed to further contain these lines. Crews will also continue to secure, monitor and patrol the entire fire perimeter.  

Fire Behavior and Weather:

Despite recent precipitation, the fuels remain dry. The interior pockets of unburnt fuel will continue to produce smoke, and flames may be visible. Drivers are asked to please use caution on Interstate 84 as firefighters and aircraft are still working in the area.

Road and Area Closures:

For public and firefighter safety, The Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail is closed from Mosier to Hood River, including the East and West Hatfield Trailheads. Hood River County also has closures in effect for the fire area for public and firefighter safety. 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. 144 personnel, 5 hand crews, 9 engines, 1 water tender, 1 dozer, 1 skidder and  2 helicopters.

Contact Information: 

Email: 2024.microwavetower@firenet.gov, Phone: 514-208-1744 8 A.M - 8 P.M 

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Milder weather allows for gains, much work left across Battle Mountain Complex

UKIAH, Ore. – After battling days of critical weather conditions and historically dry fuels, rain and increased humidity were a welcome sight for firefighters on the Battle Mountain Complex. On Zone I, an estimated quarter inch of rain fell on the northern end of the fire near Turner Mountain and Tupper Butte. The southwestern end of the fire near Cupper Canyon, an area of repeatedly high fire activity, saw less rain but still received precipitation and recorded-high humidities.

This combination of humidity and moisture served as an opportunity for firefighters to capitalize on after completing what was already a successful operational period the day before. The reduced fire behavior allowed firefighters to extend control lines farther, fight the fire more aggressively and finish mopping up areas that could have the potential to reignite once hotter, drier conditions return. As of Tuesday Morning, over 200 miles of fire line entered the mop-up phase of suppressing the fire.

For Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) resources assigned to Zone I, firefighters will lead mop-up operations around structures that were threatened by fire activity and ensuring a safe perimeter around homes has been established.

Overnight in Zone II, nightshift crews expanded mop up, even pushing into 125 feet along Forest Service Road 020 and along portions of the northern edges. Along the south and southeast, crews continued mop up, looked for new starts through “gridding,” and investigated a report of smoke. Firefighters will continue patrolling actively investigating smoke and new starts to ensure fire doesn’t escape the perimeter.

While the milder weather and lower relative humidity helps blunt fire behavior, precipitation in Zone II was well below a quarter of an inch, and fire officials expect a warming trend to begin on Wednesday.

“We have two days of milder weather to put in good work,” said ODF Team 3 Incident Commander Tyler McCarty. “The rain helps, but we’re only able to take advantage of it because our firefighters have put in tight line to get us to a place where we could make these gains. Make no mistake about it, firefighters have been putting this out and keeping it out.” 

The Potamus drainage continues to be a focus as crews continue to work within the canyon to try and connect lines and stop the fire’s forward progress. 

Evacuations: Level 1 (Be Ready), Level 2 (Be Set) and Level 3 (Go Now) evacuations are in effect. For updated information, visit:

• For Umatilla County, follow www.facebook.com/UmatillaCountySheriff or sign up for Umatilla County Emergency Alert System at https://member.everbridge.net/index/2590041373147145.
• For Grant County, visit the RAPTOR arcgis site or sign up for alerts at: https://member.everbridge.net/index/825462649520134.
• For Morrow County, visit https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/de78333b0d2544f7a320142174aa20ae

Public Land Closures:

The Bureau of Land Management has closed public lands along the John Day River from Kimberly to Dale, and from Kimberly to Service Creek. More information here: https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-info/oregon-washington/fire-restrictions.

The Umatilla National Forest has implemented a closure for public lands within the Heppner Ranger District and the North Fork John Day Ranger District. More information at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/umatilla/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1194462 and https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/umatilla/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5286768.

FIRE AT A GLANCE

Total Estimated Complex Size: 178,171 acres
Monkey Creek Fire: 173,687
North Fork Owens:  4,484 acres
Total Containment 10%
Cause:   Under Investigation    
Estimated Cost:   $30,544,160

All Resources 

Hand Crews:  65            
Engines:  88       
Water Tenders:  37
Dozers:  29
Helicopters:  4
Total Personnel: 1,990

Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fires Update – Monday, July 29, 2024

On Sunday July 28, the Clark 900, Puddin, Adam Mountain, Mineral, Quartz, and Jack Saddle fires merged and are now combined as the Adam Mountain Fire. The Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fires consist of the following fires for a total of 9959 acres: Lane 1 (1932 acres) and Adam Mountain (8027 acres) fires. The Cottage Grove – Lane 1 and the Adam Mountain fires are considered 7% contained. Percent containment represents sections of fire line that pose no escape risk without further action from firefighters. There are currently 715 personnel assigned to the incident. Scooper Planes may be operating out of Dorena Lake to support fire operations.

Today, fires experienced moderate intensity fire behavior. Crews on the Lane 1 fire continue to install and improve established fire lines on the North side of the fire. Adam Mountain, continue to construct direct fireline and mop-up and establish operational and contingency lines the east while providing for safety. Smoke impacts delayed the use of aviation resources. Available resources and safety hazards continue to be challenges. 

Closures: Due to the wildfires, the Umpqua National Forest has issued Forest Order No. 06-15-24-03 and Forest Order No. 06-15-02-24-01 that 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://blm.gov/announcement/bureau-land-management-issues-emergency-fire-closure-lane-county

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 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, as well as 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_4814.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 links for each Cottage Grove-Lane 1 fires below:

Lane 1: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/or77s-Cottage-Grove-lane-1 

Clark 900: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/or770s-clark-900 

Quartz: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orupf-quartz 

Jack Saddle: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orupf-jack-saddle 

Adam Mountain: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orupf-adam-mountain

Mineral: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orupf-mineral 

Puddin: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orupf-puddin 

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

Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fires Update – Monday, July 29, 2024

On Sunday July 28, the Clark 900, Puddin, Adam Mountain, Mineral, Quartz, and Jack Saddle fires merged and are now combined as the Adam Mountain Fire. The Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fires consist of the following fires for a total of 9959 acres: Lane 1 (1932 acres) and Adam Mountain (8027 acres) fires. The Cottage Grove – Lane 1 and the Adam Mountain fires are considered 7% contained. Percent containment represents sections of fire line that pose no escape risk without further action from firefighters. There are currently 715 personnel assigned to the incident. Scooper Planes may be operating out of Dorena Lake to support fire operations.

Today, fires experienced moderate intensity fire behavior. Crews on the Lane 1 fire continue to install and improve established fire lines on the North side of the fire. Adam Mountain, continue to construct direct fireline and mop-up and establish operational and contingency lines the east while providing for safety. Smoke impacts delayed the use of aviation resources. Available resources and safety hazards continue to be challenges. 

Closures: Due to the wildfires, the Umpqua National Forest has issued Forest Order No. 06-15-24-03 and Forest Order No. 06-15-02-24-01 that 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://blm.gov/announcement/bureau-land-management-issues-emergency-fire-closure-lane-county

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 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, as well as 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_4814.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 links for each Cottage Grove-Lane 1 fires below:

Lane 1: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/or77s-Cottage-Grove-lane-1 

Clark 900: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/or770s-clark-900 

Quartz: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orupf-quartz 

Jack Saddle: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orupf-jack-saddle 

Adam Mountain: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orupf-adam-mountain

Mineral: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orupf-mineral 

Puddin: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orupf-puddin 

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

Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fires Update – Monday, July 29, 2024

On Sunday July 28, the Clark 900, Puddin, Adam Mountain, Mineral, Quartz, and Jack Saddle fires merged and are now combined as the Adam Mountain Fire. The Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fires consist of the following fires for a total of 9959 acres: Lane 1 (1932 acres) and Adam Mountain (8027 acres) fires. The Cottage Grove – Lane 1 and the Adam Mountain fires are considered 7% contained. Percent containment represents sections of fire line that pose no escape risk without further action from firefighters. There are currently 715 personnel assigned to the incident. Scooper Planes may be operating out of Dorena Lake to support fire operations.

Today, fires experienced moderate intensity fire behavior. Crews on the Lane 1 fire continue to install and improve established fire lines on the North side of the fire. Adam Mountain, continue to construct direct fireline and mop-up and establish operational and contingency lines the east while providing for safety. Smoke impacts delayed the use of aviation resources. Available resources and safety hazards continue to be challenges. 

Closures: Due to the wildfires, the Umpqua National Forest has issued Forest Order No. 06-15-24-03 and Forest Order No. 06-15-02-24-01 that 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://blm.gov/announcement/bureau-land-management-issues-emergency-fire-closure-lane-county

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 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, as well as 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_4814.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 links for each Cottage Grove-Lane 1 fires below:

Lane 1: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/or77s-Cottage-Grove-lane-1 

Clark 900: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/or770s-clark-900 

Quartz: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orupf-quartz 

Jack Saddle: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orupf-jack-saddle 

Adam Mountain: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orupf-adam-mountain

Mineral: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orupf-mineral 

Puddin: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orupf-puddin 

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

Bluff Creek Complex

Idaho Panhandle National Forests

Fire Information 208-557-8813 

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idipf-bluff-creek-complex 

July 30, 2024

Idaho Panhandle Type 3 Incident Management Team

Incident Commander Brian Hicks and Incident Commander Trainee Bryce Barth

Location:  The fires are burning along both sides of the Bluff Divide, approximately 13 1/2 miles southeast of Avery, ID; five and a half miles west from Gold Creek Campground; and approximately two miles northwest of Junction Ridge.

Start Date: 7/25/2024                                   Cause: Lightning                          Size: 573 acres 

Completion/Containment: 0% 

140 Total Personnel:

1 Engine

3 Type 2 Hand Crew

2 Interagency Hotshot Crews

6 Heavy Equipment

1 Water Tender

2 Falling Modules

Key Message:  

Last night, the fire area received approximately a quarter of an inch of rain, which will greatly help firefighters by moderating fire behavior today.

Current Status: 

The Bluff Creek Complex consists of four different fires: Junction Fire, East Fork Fire, Dominion Point Fire, and Buffalo Fire. As of last night, the Junction Fire slightly increased to 276 acres; the East Fork Fire remained at 25 acres; the Dominion Point Fire increased to 270 acres; and the Buffalo Fire increased to approximately two acres. All available resources are engaged in suppression, working on these fires based on priority order. Due to the immediate threat to values at risk, including private industry timberlands, active logging sales, and equipment, the Junction Fire and the East Fork Fire remain priority. 

Yesterday, fire growth was minimal for both the Junction Fire and East Fork Fire. Today, resources will continue to directly engage in suppression actions on each of these fires. 

The Dominion Point Fire saw the most growth yesterday, increasing 40 acres to the northern and western portions of the fire. Four large air tankers slowed fire progression on the eastern portion of the fire that is on the ridge. Fire burned down to Forest Service Road 509. Masticators and felling teams (small groups of highly skilled lawyers) are prepping FSR 509, to improve the road’s fire holding ability. Additionally, two Type 6 engines are working along the FSR 509 to reinforce holding efforts, if the fire were to increase in intensity. Today, heavy equipment and two hotshot crews will be working alongside each other to construct both direct and indirect fireline.

WEATHER

Temperatures today will be slightly cooler, ranging from 71-79 in the valleys and 61-71 in mountains. Relative Humidity is slightly increased, ranging from 50%-65% in the valleys and 60%-75% in the mountains. Winds will remain breezy, coming from the Southwest, three to seven miles per hour. Today will be partly sunny, with rain showers in the morning and a chance of thunderstorms through the day.

Closures and Special Messages

Closure orders are in place to protect the safety and welfare of the public and provide for safe firefighting efforts and access. Specific closure information and maps are posted on InciWeb at https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-closures/idipf-bluff-creek-complex and https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/ipnf/alerts-notices as they are implemented. 

The Bluff Creek Complex closures include the following roads and area:

• CLOSED:
  • Order Number: # 01-04-04-24-005 (Bluff Creek Fire Road Closure)
    • Forest Development Road 509 beginning at its junction with County Highway 50 and concluding at its intersection with Forest Development Road 201.
    • Forest Development Road 1258 beginning at its junction with Forest Development Road 509 concluding at its intersection with Forest Development Road 201. 
    • Forest Service Development Road 1956F beginning at its junction with Forest Development Road 509 and concluding at its unction with Forest Development Road 3338.
    • Forest Development Road 322 beginning at its junction with Forest Development Road 201 concluding at Conrad Peak.
  • Order Number: # 01-04-04-24-006 (Gold Flat Area Closure): Gold Flat undeveloped campsite located 8.6 miles North on Forest Development Road 218 from Red Ives Cabin. Gold Flat undeveloped campsite is located within Section 23 and 24 in T16N, R30W. The area Gold Flat undeveloped campsite, where defined on the map, comprises of 6.2 acres bordered by the St. Joe River on the West and Forest Development Road 218 on the East.

At this time, a TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION is in place for 27NM SE KELLOGG, Idaho near MULLAN PASS VOR/DME (MLP). No pilots may operate an aircraft in the areas covered, including drone pilots. 

Actualización diaria del incendio Pioneer                               

30 de julio de 2024

Datos clave

Tamaño: 33,277 acres *                    

Fecha de inicio: 8 de junio de 2024          

Ubicación: 31 millas al NO de Chelan, WA

Contención: 15%                              

Personal: 732                          

Causa: De orígen humano, a ser determinada

Recursos asignados: 11 cuadrillas, 4 helicópteros, 29 camiones de bomberos, 27 tanques de agua, 17 máquinarias pesadas

*No hubo un mapeo infrarrojo actualizado debido a las condiciones climáticas.

El miércoles a las 5:30 p.m. habrá una reunión comunitaria en Manson en la Manson High School. La reunión se transmitirá en vivo en la página de Facebook sobre información del incendio Pioneer. Envíe sus preguntas con anticipación a 2024.pioneer@firenet.gov o a través de Facebook Messenger.

SITUACIÓN ACTUAL: Ayer el clima más fresco y húmedo, moderó la actividad del fuego. Los bomberos están aprovechando la actividad reducida del fuego para continuar preparando el cortafuego y realizando otras medidas de protección comunitaria a lo largo de la orilla del lago y en Stehekin. Los helicópteros vertieron agua para enfriar los focos de calor dispersos y se desplazó fuego lento alrededor de Hazard Creek. Las cuadrillas continuaron extinguiendo material combustible y patrullando alrededor de las estructuras a lo largo de la orilla del lago en Fourmile Creek. En Stehekin, el Grupo de Protección de Estructuras continuó progresando en ampliar el cortafuego. Hubo una actividad mínima de incendios en el área de Prince Creek. Al sur del incendio, continuo el trabajo en los caminos para mejorar el acceso de los vehículos de respuesta a emergencias. No hubo nuevos fuegos, sin embargo, las cuadrillas permanecen listas para responder cuando sea necesario.

ACTIVIDADES DE HOY: Las aeronaves continuarán trabajando en la cresta al sur de Hazard Creek, y vertiendo agua para minimizar la propagación del fuego. Los bomberos continuarán protegiendo estructuras a lo largo de la orilla del lago, extinguiendo material combustible y patrullando para asegurarse de que no queden rastros de calor donde se realizaron las operaciones de quema. En el área de Stehekin, continuarán ampliando y mejorando las líneas de protección comunitaria. En el extremo suroeste, los bomberos continuarán vigilando el desague de Lone Fir para detectar cualquier actividad de incendio y estarán disponibles para extinguirlo en caso de que comience un fuego nuevo. Las cuadrillas continuarán con la trituración y trabajando en las carreteras y preparando la línea de contingencia a lo largo de Cooper Ridge y otras áreas al oeste de Manson.

CLIMA Y HUMO: Hoy las temperaturas máximas estarán como a los 75 grados. Como resultado de la humedad relativa por la noche, aumentó la humedad entre los pequeños combustibles forestales (agujas de pino, hojas y ramitas pequeñas), lo que reducirá la posibilidad de actividad y propagación del fuego, sin embargo, permanecen muy secos los combustibles más grandes. Mañana comienza una tendencia de calentamiento y se prevé una sequía debido a las temperaturas significativamente más cálidas para el final de la semana. Consulte el Pronóstico actual del humo para el centro norte de Washington (airfire.org) para más información sobre el humo y la calidad del aire.

EVACUACIONES:  Los niveles 1, 2 y 3 de evacuación siguen vigentes alrededor del incendio Pioneer. Visite https://t.ly/QoH9w para tener más información.

CIERRE DEL BOSQUE: Cierres vigentes del Parque nacional North Cascades: https://www.nps.gov/noca/index.htm

El Bosque Nacional Okanogan-Wenatchee ha emitido una orden de cierre sobre gran parte del área afectada por el incendio: https://bit.ly/PioneerClosure. Las fogatas están prohibidas. Hay una restricción temporal de vuelo (TFR, en inglés) sobre el área del incendio: https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_6779.html. La actividad de drones no autorizados está prohibida por la TFR.

 InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wases-pioneer 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560760893080 

Línea de información sobre el incendio: 541-861-5808, de 8 AM a 8 PM

Correo electrónico: 2024.pioneer@firenet.gov