Actualización del incendioEasy       
29 de julio de 2024

Datos clave

Tamaño: 528 acres*                    

Fecha de inicio: 17 de julio de 2024              

Ubicación: 17 millas al oeste de Mazama, WA
Contención: 0%                            

Personal asignado: 113             

Causa: Rayo

Recursos asignados:  3 cuadrillas, 5 camiones de bomberso

*La estimación de la superficie depende de un mapeo infrarrojo actualizado.

SITUACIÓN ACTUAL: Las cuadrillas continuaron mejorando los cortafuegos indirectos y colocando mangueras y rociadores a lo largo del extremo norte del incendio Easy. El clima de la tarde del domingo permitió que los bomberos realizaran operaciones de quema estratégica en el extremo sureste del incendio Easy con helicópteros. Debido al terreno muy empinado, las igniciones aéreas reducen el riesgo para los bomberos en tierra y pueden ser más eficientes y efectivas. Las operaciones de quema minimizan los combustibles o vegetación del suelo, entre el cortafuego y el fuego activo, lo que reduce la intensidad del fuego y mejora la capacidad de los bomberos para detener o reducir la propagación del fuego.

Permanece abierto al tráfico la carretera 20 y un vehículo piloto escolta a los vehículos a través de los postes de millas 148-157 de 7 a.m. a 8:30 p.m. todos los días. Espere retrasos de 30 minutos mientras los bomberos continúan removiendo árboles y escombros de la carretera y llevan a cabo el trabajo de extinción completa en el incendio Easy. Por favor, no se detenga entre los postes de millas 148-157. Debido a que los incendios y las operaciones de extinción siguen activos, tal vez tenga que cerrarse la carretera nuevamente con poco aviso. Asegúrese de consultar https://wsdot.com/Travel/Real-time/Map/ para obtener la información más reciente sobre la carretera 20.

ACTIVIDADES DE HOY: Debido a la lluvia prevista para hoy, las cuadrillas continuarán con las operaciones de quema estratégica. Los bomberos mejorarán más los cortafuegos indirectos tanto en el extremo norte como en el sur del incendio Easy, llegando hasta la cresta del monte Hardy. Las cuadrillas también mejorarán las zonas de aterrizaje de helicópteros en las áreas de mayor elevación del incendio Easy. También están caminando más de 3,400 pies de elevación para llegar a las áreas del incendio Easy. La construcción de zonas de aterrizaje de helicópteros de mayor elevación minimizará los riesgos para los bomberos, y esto permitirá que los bomberos entren y trabajen de manera más segura y eficiente a lo largo de la cresta del monte Hardy. El acceso adicional en helicóptero también mejora la seguridad de los bomberos en caso de una emergencia médica.

Existe una restricción de vuelo temporal por el incendio Easy para todas las aeronaves que no participan en la extinción de los incendios forestales. No vuele un dron personal sobre o cerca del incendio Easy. Cualquier incursión crea un peligro para la seguridad de las aeronaves y requiere que se suspendan las operaciones aéreas.

CLIMA: Hoy, las temperaturas estarán entre los 75 a 79 grados. El cielo está parcialmente nublado y ocasionalment habrá lluvia ligera junto con vientos del noroeste de 6 a 10 mph. Hay un 60-70% posibilidad de lluvia por la mañana que cambiará a una lluvia ligera constante por la tarde con un 10% de probabilidad de relámpagos. Los pronósticos indican que habrá un 1/10 de pulgada de lluvia precipitación.

CIERRES: El Bosque Nacional Okanogan-Wenatchee tiene órdenes de cierre en los senderos dentro del área afectada por el incendio: https://bit.ly/EasyFireClosures. Este cierre incluye una parte del sendero Pacific Crest Trail. 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. 

EVACUACIONES:  No existen órdenes de evacuación para el incendio Easy. Cualquiera que utilice la zona para recrearse debe estar atento a su entorno y permanecer fuera de las áreas cerradas. 

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/waowf-easy-fire

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

Los bomberos empiezan a avanzar en el incendio Courtrock, casi terminan con un cortafuego alrededor del incendio

MONUMENT, Ore. – Aprovechando el duro trabajo de ayer, los bomberos trabajaron por la noche para fortalecer el cortafuego alrededor del incendio Courtrock. El incendio ahora está casi preparado con una combinación de líneas de mano, carreteras y líneas de excavadoras. Hoy, los bomberos trabajarán para terminar aproximadamente una milla de línea entre combustibles ligeros y seguirán fortaleciendo la línea existente, y traerán el borde del fuego a la línea en cualquier área donde sea indirecto.

Actualización diaria del incendio Pioneer                                

28 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: 698                       

Causa: De orígen humano, a ser determinada

Recursos asignados: 10 cuadrillas, 4 helicópteros, 28 camiones de bomberso, 27 tanques de agua, 17 maquinarias pesadas

*La estimación de la superficie depende de un mapeo infrarrojo actualizado.

SITUACIÓN ACTUAL: Ayer hubo un crecimiento mínimo en el fuego a lo largo de la orilla del lago más allá de Fourmile Creek, sin embargo, estuvo más activo arriba en el desague, y brincó hacia Hazard Creek. A lo largo de la orilla del lago, las cuadrillas han protegido exitosamente las estructuras a medida que el fuego se propaga al norte. Continuaron extinguiendo material combustible ayer y patrullando mientras se preparaban para más quemas estratégicas que pudieran ser necesarias para proteger hogares y otros valores en riesgo. Trabajaron en ampliar el cortafuego y eliminar la vegetación alrededor de los postes de luz en el área de Boulder Creek en el valle de Stehekin. Los aserradores continuaron talando árboles peligrosos para los bomberos que trabajan en la zona cerca de Rainbow Bridge y Boulder Creek en preparación para quemas estratégicas.

Lone Fir Creek sigue sin indicaciones de calor a lo largo de la ladera sur del incendio. Las cuadrillas continuarán vigilando el área para detectar cualquier posible fuego. Continuaron con la trituración y la eliminación de vegetación para despejar la línea de contingencia en Nelson Ridge. También continuaron mejorando las carreteras de Black Canyon, Gold Creek y cerca del lago Antilon.

ACTIVIDADES DE HOY: Hoy se espera que se tranquilice la propagación del fuego con temperaturas más frescas y mayor humedad en el área del incendio. A lo largo de la orilla del lago, las cuadrillas continuarán extinguiendo material combustible y patrullando alrededor de las estructuras y llevaron a cabo quemas estratégicas donde fuera necesario para proteger las casas. Los bomberos seguirán trabajando en el valle de Stehekin, removiendo vegetación para ampliar y mejorar el cortafuego, y talando obstáculos o árboles que representan un peligro para los bomberos en el área. En Stehekin, se ha instalado un módulo especializado en incendios forestales que dará capacidades adicionales para ayudar en las operaciones de quema estratégica. Las cuadrillas continuarán con la trituración y otros trabajos en la línea de contingencia, y seguirán preparando la carretera en el área de Oss Peak, Gold Creek y Antilon Lake.

CLIMA Y HUMO: Hoy se espera un clima más fresco con nubes por el área y una posibilidad de lluvia. Para el fin de seman regresarán las condiciones calurosas y secas y persistirán hasta la próxima semana. Una alerta de calidad del aire sigue vigente para el condado de Chelan. 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 

Bluff Creek Complex

Idaho Panhandle National Forests

Fire Information 208-557-8813 

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

July 29, 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 of Gold Creek Campground; and approximately two miles northwest of Junction Ridge.

Start Date: 7/25/2024                                   Cause: Lightning                          Size: 530 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:  

The eastern portion of the Dominion Point Fire saw increased fire activity yesterday, in the late afternoon. Four large airtankers dropped retardant on the eastern edge to check fire growth on the ridge while firefighters work to gain access on that side. Aircraft continue to be prioritized regionally and nationally, where priority is tied to values at risk, and risk to life and home always take precedence. 

Current Status: 

The Bluff Creek Fire consists of four different fires: Junction Fire, East Fork Fire, Dominion Point Fire, and Buffalo Fire. As of last night, the Junction Fire increased to 275 acres; the East Fork Fire increased to 25 acres; the Dominion Point Fire increased to 230 acres; and the Buffalo Fire has remained around 1/10th of an acre. 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 activity increased on the southwestern portion of the Junction Fire. A Type 1 helicopter assisted suppression actions, dropping water on areas experiencing higher fire activity. Both handline and dozer line were constructed from the area of active fire behavior towards East Fork. Heavy equipment continued to improve road systems along the west portion of the Junction Fire, allowing for improved access and reinforcing holding features near the fire. 

On the East Fork Fire, one hotshot crew and two felling modules engaged in direct suppression tactics along the northeast portion of the fire. Today, another hand crew will assist with direct fireline construction. The Dominion Point Fire is burning in very steep, rocky terrain, with numerous snags that are burning out and coming down. Crews and equipment are being utilized to hold the fire’s western edge as it backs down to National Forest Service Road #509. The Buffalo Fire remains around less than an acre and is currently unstaffed due to priority fire resource allocation. 

WEATHER

Temperatures today will be cooler, ranging from 74-82 valleys and 66-76 mountains. Relative Humidity is slightly increased, ranging from 40%-55%. Winds will continue to be breezy, with potential for gusts up to 20 mph in the valleys/lower slopes and 25 mph on ridges/upper slopes. Today will be partly sunny, with a chance of rain in the later morning and early afternoon, as well as a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.

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 comprises approximately 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. 

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Big Horn Fire

11:30 AM, July 29, 2024

Estimated size: 50,061 acres

Containment: 68%

Start Date/Time: 7/22/2024 at 1:07 PM

Area of Origin: 7 miles SE of Bickleton, WA

Cause: Undetermined                                          

Structures Damaged: 4

Update:

Yesterday, crews concluded their last evening of night shift patrol. Crews monitored the fire lines watching for anything smoking or smoldering. Pine Creek had some smoke, but it was well interior of the fire with the fire edge still holding strong.

Today we will see cooler weather in the area. Dayshift crews will continue checking the strength and security of the fireline. Crews will continue to monitor for any smoke or hotspots on the interior fire and will mop-up those areas as needed. We will continue demobilizing resources today sending some home to rest while others will be reassigned to different fires. The fire perimeter has not changed.

Evacuation Levels: There are still areas with Level 1 “Get Ready” evacuations at this time. Please visit Klickitat County Emergency Management’s website or check Facebook for the most current information:

• https://www.klickitatcounty.org/249/Emergency-Management
• https://www.facebook.com/KlickitatDEM911

Road Closures: Firefighters are still working in the area so please drive with caution. The west-bound shoulder of Highway 14 and Alderdale Road from Linda Lane south to the intersection of Highway 14 remains closed.

Weather and Fire Behavior: Cooler temperatures are expected today with warmer temperatures anticipated later in the week. Some moisture can be felt in parts of the county, but not enough moisture to make a difference in the dry fuel conditions.

Smoke: Klickitat County still has air quality alerts, as active wildfires continue to burn throughout Washington and surrounding states. Communities may see air quality worsen as wind conditions change. Critical fire weather continues across Central and Eastern Washington; please continue to recreate responsibly as any fire starts could spread quickly. For more information on smoke and air quality, please visit: Washington Smoke Information (wasmoke.blogspot.com)

Resources: 32 engines, 8 water tenders, 1 dozer, 3 hand crews, 154 personnel total.

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Muir Creek Fire Update
Monday July 29, 2024 12:00 p.m.

National Park Service
Glacier National Park
Mike West, Incident Commander; NW Montana Type 3 Incident Management Team

Fire Information Recording: 406-206-6099 / Media: 406-206-5272
Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Muir Creek Fire remains at 30 acres

Current Situation: The Muir Creek Fire perimeter estimate remains at 30 acres. The local Type 3 Incident Management Team is preparing a strategy for confining the Muir Creek Fire to Glacier National Park, protecting structures and infrastructure, establishing communications, and planning for future fire suppression in the event that fire activity increases. Firefighter and public safety remain a priority. The fire is burning in very steep terrain with timber and heavy dead and down fuels, so potential remains for increased activity when humidity decreases, temperature increases, and winds align with topography.

Over the weekend, firefighters monitored the Muir Creek Fire from the ground and fire managers observed fire behavior from the air. Packers staged structure protection materials at NPS patrol cabins and the Scalplock fire lookout to be prepared if these structures require protection in the future. Rainfall, cooler temperatures, and higher humidity over the fire late last week tempered fire activity through the weekend. The fire still contains heat along its perimeter and has been minimally active.

Today, crews will monitor the fire and continue scouting locations to engage the fire that reduce exposure to firefighters and reduce risk to resources and assets inside and outside of the park. Fuel reduction is planned near Glacier National Park backcountry structures. Seven wildland firefighters are mobilizing from Saguaro National Park, AZ to assist with the incident. There are 94 uncontained large wildfires actively burning in the United States, which has severely limited available firefighting resources.

Weather: Monday’s forecast is for continued warm and dry weather. A cold front is expected to move through the area Monday evening with gusty southwest to west winds beginning Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. The cold front could bring showers and thunderstorms. Much cooler and wetter conditions are predicted for Tuesday followed by warm and dry conditions returning into the weekend.

Closures: There is an Area Closure Order in place for the area northeast of the Fielding Trail, southeast of the Coal Creek Trail, and northwest of the Park Creek Trail to include Mount Saint Nicholas climbing routes and the Fielding Trail between Park Creek and Coal Creek. The Coal Creek and Park Creek Trails, as well as the Coal Creek and Park Creek Wilderness Campgrounds, remain open.

Fire Restrictions: Fire danger is currently Very High, which means that wildfires that start have a high potential for rapid growth. Please use care with campfires and ensure that they are dead out before leaving an area unattended. See https://www.mtfireinfo.org/ for up-to-date state-wide fire information. Managers throughout northwest Montana meet weekly to determine if additional fire restrictions are warranted.  

Smoke: The Muir Fire has not yet produced significant smoke impacts, but smoke from numerous fires throughout the western United States and in Canada have been affecting air quality across the western U.S. Smoke impacts from fires across the west are anticipated to continue. Current smoke information is available at https://fire.airnow.gov/.

Muir Fire Statistics:
Size:  Approximately 30 acres
Containment:  0%
Total Personnel:  25
Cause:  Lightning/Natural
Fire was detected:  Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Location:  20 miles southeast of West Glacier, MT and east of the Middle Fork of the Flathead River

Contact Information:
InciWeb:  https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/mtgnp-muir-creek-fire
Fire Information Office:  Recording: 406-206-6099 / Media Inquiries : 406-206-5272
Fire Information Email: 2024.muircreek@firenet.gov
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/GlacierNPS
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Falls and Telephone Fires Update for July 29, 2024

Telephone Fire Quick Facts:

Size: 27,000              Start Date: July 22, 2024                         Location: 12 miles NE of Burns, OR

Containment: 0%.  Total Personnel: 364 personnel             Cause: Lightning/Natural

Resources Assigned: 12 hand crews, 11 engines, 5 bulldozers, 11 water tenders, 1 skidder

Falls Fire Quick Facts: 

Size: 142,307               Start Date: July 10, 2024         Location: 13 Miles NW of Burns, OR

Containment: 69%      Total Personnel: 769   Cause: Human-caused, under investigation

Structures Triaged: Residences: 386; Commercial: 119 Outbuildings: 760

Resources Assigned: 45 hand crews, 47 engines, 21 bulldozers, 27 water tenders, 6 masticators, 7 skidders

Sand Mountain Fire Quick Facts:

Size: 4,204                Start Date: July 25, 2024                                         Location: 17 miles SW of Seneca, OR

Containment: 0%   Total Personnel: Staffed by Falls Fire personnel   Cause: Undetermined

Ritter Fire Quick Facts:

Size: 459                   Start Date: July 23, 2024                         Location: Stinking Water Mountain NE of Crane, OR

Containment: 52%.  Total Personnel: 41 personnel             Cause: Lightning/Natural

Resources Assigned: 3 hand crews, 10 engines, 1 bulldozer, 2 water tenders, 1 skidder

Aerial resources available: 2 Type 1 Helicopters assigned – available to all fires in the area. 4 Single Engine Airtankers (SEATs) available for initial attack. SEATs can deliver up to 800 gallons of fire retardant to support firefighters on the ground. These small airplanes can reload and operate in areas where larger airtankers cannot. 

New Fire Activity Quick Facts:

Whiskey Mountain: 3,402 acres; Cow Creek: 85 acres; Parasol: 485 acres; Poison: 182 acres. 

Total Personnel: Staffed by Falls Fire personnel.      

*Acreage on some fires may not be accurate, as infrared imagery was unavailable on July 29. 

Community Meetings Scheduled:

Monday, July 29 at 7 pm, at the Harney County Chamber of Commerce in Burns 

This meeting will be live streamed on the Malheur National Forest Facebook page and shared on the Falls and Telephone Fires 2024 Facebook page This meeting will share updates on the Falls, Telephone, and other fires in the area.

Priorities for Monday, July 29: 

Monday is expected to be an active fire day, with growth in uncontained areas, and potential spotting distances up to 1/3 of a mile.

1. Initial Attack: The potential for new fire starts in the area remains significant at this time, and firefighters remain vigilant and focused on initial attack (IA) and are ready to respond to any new threats.
2. Telephone Fire:  Crews will continue to work on connecting to the footprint of the Upper Pine Fire. On the east side of the fire, hotshots and heavy equipment will be positioned and ready to receive fire. Crews will work on structure protection in the Poujade Field area.
3. Poison Fire: Priorities are to conduct firing operations north of the 17 road inside recently established line, as well as holding existing line.
4. On the northeast corner of the Falls Fire in the Gold Hill area direct suppression and prepping will continue.
5. Crews will continue creating dozer lines to hold the 3160 road on the south side of the Sand Fire. 

Fire Summaries:

Telephone Fire:  The Telephone Fire remains a top priority area, with continued challenging conditions and robust staffing. The east side of the fire was very active on Sunday, pushing to the northeast and crossing containment lines. It crossed to the east of road 2855, southwest of Thompson Mountain, resulting in expanded evacuations. The south end is in good shape, and the fire has reached existing dozer lines. On the north and west sides of the fire, the 28/20 road system has been prepped and is holding; the plan is to burn and contain that area, use spot firing as necessary, and dozer line to anchor the fire. On Monday, crews will work on reinforcing line along Pine Creek Road, and hotshots and heavy equipment will be on the east side of 28 road, ready to receive fire. Structure protection will be done in the Poujade Field area, with scouting to the north and northeast side of the fire. Crews working the Telephone Fire will be fortified by additional crews arriving from other area fires such as the Falls and Ritter Fires. For several days, crews have been re-allocated to the Telephone Fire from other area fires at such a fast pace that the crew-tracking database has not kept up. Ten crews, and a total of 364 personnel are currently working this fire, a correction from yesterday’s reported number. 

Falls Fire: On Sunday, crews continued mop up and patrol on the south side of the fire. On the west side, near Whiskey Mountain, indirect line was extended along the 4375 road to wrap around the Whiskey Mountain Fire down to the 43 road. Burnout operations were conducted overnight. Crews identified and managed a few small fire spots. The north side of the fire remained in good shape up to Chapel Gulch/63 road with burnout into several areas of prior fuel treatment. The main area of concern was a slopover on the 31 road in the Myrtle Creek area, which crews worked to contain. Slopover is a fire edge that crosses a control line or natural barrier intended to confine the fire. Monday, crews are working on placing a hose lay completely around the slopover and are also aiming to complete work on locking in Whiskey Mountain. Crews who have been working on areas of the Falls Fire which are now secure will be re-allocated to areas experiencing higher fire behavior and activity, such as the Telephone, Parasol, and Poison Fires.

Sand Mountain Fire: The Sand Mountain Fire to the north of Falls was holding well along the 3160 road; crews have anchored off the road and used dozers and the existing small road system to stitch together direct line. Crews had success east of the 3160 road, along the 655 road, working toward Grasshopper Road. On a small area where the Sand Fire didn’t join up with the Falls Fire, crews constructed dozer line over Gilbert Ridge and completed hose lays.  Today, the plan is to continue working on securing that section so there will be a solid anchor with the fire contained all along the west side. Sunday, crews continued to work on bringing the Sand Fire into the Falls Fire footprint. On the northern edge of Falls, crews took advantage of favorable winds at the Sand Fire and conducted firing operations to secure fireline. On the west side of the fire, dozers are being used and firefighters are going as direct as possible. Crews are also using existing road systems to develop containment lines.

Parasol and Poison Fires: The Parasol is now completely surrounded with either handline, dozer line, or road, and crews are working on containment 5-10 ft inside the line. No new spot fires were reported on Sunday. On the Poison Fire, north of the 17 road, crews established indirect line using adjacent roads and dozer line on the west side and will plan firing operations on  Monday.  

Ritter Fire: Crews had a big win on the Ritter Fire with extremely effective initial attack by local crews, and line completed around 100% of the fire. If the hotshot crews working this fire had not caught the fire when they did, it had the potential of expanding into a 20,000 to 30,000 acre fire. Going forward, crews will continue to work to secure line and mop up. Mop up involves extinguishing or removing burning material near control lines, felling snags, and trenching logs to prevent rolling after an area has burned, to make a fire safe. As with the Falls Fire, some crews from the Ritter Fire were re-allocated to higher fire activity areas such as the Telephone Fire.

In all of the fire areas, smoke will continue to be prevalent as additional smoke blows in from fires in Canada, California, and the Cascade mountains. This is not expected to change significantly in the near future. See information at the bottom of this release for smoke outlooks and air quality questions. 

Weather: There will be a change in weather, with a dry cold front approaching from the northwest, bringing southwesterly winds. Wind gusts of up to 15-20 mph are possible later this afternoon. The evening brings a change of thunderstorms with little moisture, and possible dry lightning. Tuesday’s weather will be more unstable, but more moist, with a small chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.

Evacuations: Due to the continued growth east of the Telephone Fire, evacuations have expanded. For the most accurate evacuation information, please visit the Harney County Sheriff’s evacuation map here: https://tinyurl.com/3zst4sjy, or the Grant County Emergency Management Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068819321423.

Closures: Due to active wildfires compounded by extremely unfavorable weather conditions, limited firefighting resources and County Resources, Malheur National Forest officials have temporarily closed lands within the Malheur National Forest.

Investigation: U.S. Forest Service fire investigators are seeking the public’s assistance with any tips or information pertinent to the start of the Falls Fire on the Malheur National Forest. Please submit any information that could assist fire investigation efforts to SM.FS.R6TipHotLine@usda.gov.  

Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR): TFRs in the area have been changing; pilots should check the latest information on the Federal Aviation Administration TFR website prior to flying: https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr_map_ims/html/index.html

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Falls-Fire-2024-61562126623985/

Falls Fire InciWeb:  https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/ormaf-falls-fire

Telephone Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/ormaf-telephone-fire

Fire Information Line: 541-208-4370, staffed 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Email: 2024.Falls@firenet.gov

Harney County non-emergency evacuation questions: 541-589-5579

Air quality questions: 541-573-2271

Smoke Outlooks: https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook

Firefighters turn the corner on Courtrock Fire, nearly finished with fireline around the fire

MONUMENT, Ore. – Building off yesterday’s hard work, overnight firefighters worked to strengthen the fireline around the Courtrock Fire. The fire is now nearly lined with a mix of handline, roads, and bulldozer line. Today, firefighters will work to finish approximately one mile of line in light fuels and continue to strengthen existing line, bringing the fire’s edge to the line in any areas where it is indirect.

Red Fire 

July 29, 2024 

Daily Fire Update 

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

Facebook – 2024 Red Fire Information  

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

Email: 2024.red@firenet.gov 

Red Fire Quick Facts 

Size: 428 acres Origin: 5 miles west of Crescent Lake Junction, Oregon   County: Klamath  

Start Date: July 17, 2024 Cause: Lightning Containment: 0% Total Personnel:  234 

Today’s Highlight: Thank you to the more than 200 people who attended the community meeting hosted at the Central Cascades Fire and EMS station and online last night.  

Operations: Yesterday, firefighters continued working on felling trees and removing snags along Forest Service Road 60 and Forest Service Road 6010. Fire crews also continued working on constructing the shaded fuel break along the boundary of the Diamond Peak Wilderness. These operations will continue today. 

Today, fire crews are scouting the area along the Union Pacific Railroad along Odell Lake and are looking for ways to prep the landscape around railroad structures in the fire area to protect railroad infrastructure. Hand crews will use leaf blowers and other tools to remove excessive pine needle build-up around the structures in the Crescent Lake area. Tree felling crews will continue to remove snags along Forest Service Roads 6010 and 6020. Fire crews are scouting the northwest side of the fire to develop a plan that will establish a fuel break. The planning will help provide additional protection from the nearby Homestead Complex and Diamond Complex wildfires. A remote weather station will be set up in the vicinity Crescent Lake. The Remote Automated Weather Station will provide timely weather updates to crews in remote areas of the fire. 

Round Mountain & Wickiup Fires:  

The Round Mountain Fire remains 108 acres and is 73% contained. 

The Wickiup Fire remains 168 acres and is 82% contained. 

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 area 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: A weak front associated with low pressure will impact the fire area with increasing clouds at the front of the storm. Humidity levels will be 40% with possible light sprinkles in the afternoon and evening but will not be a wetting rain. Heavy smoke will continue to impact the fire area. Winds will remain very light in the morning hours with development of 20-25 mph northwest winds in the afternoon.  

Smoke: Smoke from the Red Fire and other area fires will continue to impact air quality.  Air quality information can be found at https://fire.airnow.gov/.  

Equipo 1 de Northern Rockies , Comandante del Incidente Brent Olson 

Ubicación: 14 millas al suroeste de Naches, WA 

Fecha de inicio: 23 de Julio de 2024 

Causa: Bajo investigación 

Tamaño: 24.629 acres 

Contención: 4% 

Recursos: 442 personas en total; 10 excavadoras; 7 cuadrilla de bomberos; 35 camiones de bomberos. 

Mensaje clave:   

Hoy habrá una reunión comunitaria que se llevará a cabo esta tarde a las 6:00 pm en la cafetería de la Escuela Primaria Naches Valley ubicada en 151 Bonlow Dr. Naches, WA 98939. Se dispondrá un componente virtual para la reunión y se compartirá en la página de Facebook de Retreat Fire. 

Situación actual: 

El Retreat Fire se está gestionando con arreglo a una estrategia de supresión total que da prioridad a la seguridad pública y de los bomberos. 

Ayer, los bomberos llevaron a cabo operaciones de extinción en los lados noreste y sureste de la zona del incendio, a lo largo de Cowiche Road, Hatton Road, Bethel Ridge Road y la Autopista 12. Estas actividades continuarán hoy.  Estas labores de extinción de fuego se están llevando a cabo para proteger a las comunidades de Tieton, Cowiche y las propiedades privadas situadas directamente al este de la zona del incendio.  

El incendio estaba activo en la esquina suroeste, cerca de Jump Off Lookout, y se utilizaron aviones cisterna grandes para evitar una mayor propagación hacia el oeste. En los lados norte y noroeste, las cuadrillas de bomberos continuaron a construir una línea de fuego indirecta trabajando a lo largo de la carretera Bethel Ridge Road, girando hacia el sur en dirección a la Autopista 12 utilizando el sistema de carreteras Pine Creek Road. Se prevén operaciones de fuego en las mismas zonas generales durante los próximos días.  Estos trabajos se realizan para evitar que el fuego se propague hacia el Lago Rimrock. 

Los equipos de bomberos para la protección de estructuras y los camiones de bomberos están extinguiendo puntos calientes cerca de viviendas e infraestructuras y retirando árboles peligrosos a lo largo del corredor de la Autopista 12 afectado por el incendio. El equipo de bomberos para la protección de estructuras también está llevando a cabo trabajos de evaluación y preparación en torno a las zonas de Camp Ghormley y Lost Lake Road, al oeste del incendio. 

Meteorología y comportamiento del fuego: 

Hoy seguirán observándose temperaturas estacionales sobre el incendio, con temperaturas máximas generalmente entre 60 y 70 grados, y valores mínimos de humedad relativa en torno al 44-50%. Los vientos soplarán del oeste a 8-12 mph con rachas de hasta 22 mph cambiando de dirección hacia el noroeste y aumentando por la tarde a 12-18 mph y rachas de hasta 30 mph. Una débil perturbación traerá lluvias leves a la zona del incendio esta noche y hasta la madrugada del Martes, y será posible que llueva unas centésimas de pulgada. Se espera que la humedad relativa tienda a aumentar hoy. 

Existen tres tipos principales de combustible: salvia/hierba, fondos de arboles de roble y bosques de ponderosa. La hierba en los tipos de combustible apropiados está completamente curada y fácilmente disponible para la ignición de fuego. Aunque los robles no se consumen, los incendios intensos de pastos bajo estos árboles podrían producir grandes brasas capaces de localizarse a un corto alcance. 

Cierres y evacuaciones: 

Aviso de evacuación de nivel 3 "IRSE AHORA " desde la US Autopista 12 en Bear Canyon Trailhead (NF 1301 Forest Service Road) hacia el noreste hasta la "Y" (Autopista 12/410).  Desde la "Y" (Autopista 12/410) hacia el sur a lo largo de los límites de los municipios de Cowiche y Tieton hasta Cowiche Mill Road. Cowiche Mill Road oeste hasta NF 641 Forest Service Road.NF 641 Forest Service Road norte hasta Autopista 12. 

Aviso de evacuación de nivel 2 "PREPARESE" para el área de la ciudad de Tieton, WA, incluyendo Cowiche Mill Road al este hasta Summitview Road, Summitview Road al norte hasta la parada de cuatro vías en West Tieton Road, en dirección oeste por West Tieton Road hasta el final de West Tieton Rd.  El límite oeste es el final de West Tieton Road en dirección sur hasta el perímetro 3600 de Cowiche Mill Road.  Para conocer los límites de la evacuación, visite la página de Facebook de la Oficina de Emergencias del Condado de Yakima: www.facebook.com/YakimaCountyOEM/. 

• La Autopista 12 permanece cerrada por varios motivos entre la Y de la Autopista 410 y la cumbre del paso en el punto kilométrico 151. 
• Cierre de la zona de incendios del Bosque Nacional Okanogan-Wenatchee: www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/alerts-notices/?aid=89192. 
• La Región Sureste del Departamento de Recursos Naturales del Estado de Washington (DNR) ha cerrado temporalmente el Bosque Estatal de Ahtanum debido al aumento de la actividad del incendio adyacente Retreat Fire que arde cerca de Rimrock Lake. El público puede acceder a la información más actualizada sobre cierres en www.dnr.wa.gov/ahtanum. 
• Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has closed the majority of the Oak Creek Wildlife Area to public access due to the Retreat Fire.The Oak Creek Wildlife Area is scheduled to remain closed until Aug. 23 to ensure public safety and facilitate firefighting efforts. Encontrará más información en Áreas silvestres | Departamento de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de Washington. 

Las agencias federales, estatales y locales de gestión de incendios forestales y la Administración Federal de Aviación (FAA) instan a los ciudadanos a no volar "sistemas aéreos no tripulados (UAS)" o drones sobre la zona del Retreat Fire. Los vuelos no autorizados de drones representan un gran riesgos para la seguridad de los bomberos y de los ciudadanos, y para la eficacia de las operaciones de extinción de incendios forestales. Los incendios forestales son una "zona de exclusión aérea" para los drones. Si vuelas, ¡NO PODEMOS!