Email: 2024.whiskycreek@firenet.gov

Incident Information Phone Line: 541-308-1736 – daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Whisky Creek Fire Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2024WhiskyCreekFire

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-news/ormhf-whisky-creek-fire

Smoke Report: https://www.airnow.gov/

Whisky Creek Fire

0% Contained

288 Acres

6 miles SE of Cascade Locks, OR

Burning in scrub oak, timber, slash and grass 

Highlights

Crews identified containment line locations to the southeast and southwest of the active fire area yesterday as more firefighting resources arrived in the area. Due to cloud cover last night, an infrared mapping flight could not be conducted, resulting in no change to the listed acreage despite growth yesterday. A community meeting will be held tonight at the Marine Park Pavilion at 7 p.m. and available on Facebook.

Operations

Crews will be preparing containment lines to the southeast along the Rainy-Wahtum Trail #409 from Rainy Lake to Wahtum Lake and continuing to the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) approximately one mile to the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire burn area. A temporary reroute of the PCT is likely as fire activity increases. To the east of the fire, crews are strengthening a containment line along the Gorton Creek Trail #408 and identifying potential contingency lines further east.

Fire Behavior & Weather

The fire is burning within the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness and moving steadily along the eastern edge up Woolly Horn Ridge and west towards Waucoma Ridge. Moderate upslope growth is expected to continue around the fire’s edges with potential for wind to push to the south. Smoke will continue to be visible, especially in the afternoon, as fire consumes denser pockets of vegetation and dead-and-down fuels. Decreasing humidity, breezy winds, and mostly clear skies today and Friday may increase fire activity and smoke, especially in the afternoon.

Evacuations, Road and Trail Closures, and Restrictions

The Mt. Hood National Forest and the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area have issued a joint emergency closure for the fire area. Closure information can be found on the Mt. Hood National Forest website Alerts & Closures page at: Whisky Creek Fire Closures in Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness. 

Total Fire Resources Assigned

• Approx. 215 personnel, 4 hand crews, 3 water tenders, 1 dozer, and 4 helicopters.

Blacktain Canyon Fire Update

July 25, 2024   9:00 a.m.

Incident Commander J. Willoughby
Location:  southeast of Butte, MT between Interstate 90 and Highway 2
Start Date: 7/19/2024 
Cause: Undetermined
Size: 80 acres 
Resources on Site:  4 engines, 1 helicopter, 2 type 1 “hotshot” hand crews, 3 type 2 hand crews
Total Personnel Assigned:  173

KEY MESSAGES:  
The evacuation warning issued by Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement Department is still in effect.

A RED FLAG WARNING will be in effect again today. The combination of low relative humidity and thunderstorm outflow winds will result in critical fire weather conditions. These conditions increase the risk for new and existing fires to spread quickly. Winds will be from the southwest at 10-15 mph, and gusts associated with thunderstorms may reach 50 mph. Relative humidity will bottom out at 10-15 percent. Fire officials are keeping a close tab on these conditions, as they affect fire behavior and subsequent firefighting operations. Securing the fire edge is paramount, in anticipation of the cold front passage with gusty outflow winds.

The combination of these weather conditions, the volume of fuel in and adjacent to the fire area, and the amount of internal residual heat result in lingering potential for this fire. Winds associated with passing thunderstorms will test the efficacy of constructed firelines and pose a major safety hazard due to the high density of “snags” and falling trees. Additionally, the proximity of the fire location to recreation sites such as the Continental Divide Trail and the Silver Bow Archery Range in Thompson Park presents a further need for public awareness. The public is advised to stay out of these areas, as crews and helicopters continue their work. Ensuring firefighter safety and protecting life and property are of the utmost importance during any incident.

CURRENT STATUS/PLANNED ACTIONS: 
Crews progressed with their “mop-up” operations, working along the previously constructed sawline and handline. Completion of “mop-up” objectives remains at 40% of the fire footprint. Crews worked in the morning yesterday until the predicted high winds materialized, forcing the crews off the fireline and back to fire camp. These winds pose a major safety hazard due to the high density of “snags” and falling trees.

Crews will continue with “mop-up” operations, as allowed by weather conditions and subsequent impacts of the gusty winds. Engine crews and helicopters will be available for initial attack of new fires in the area, given the recent lightning.
 

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR
Fire behavior was minimal yesterday, with smoldering in the stump holes observed. Little to no smoke was visible. 
A cold front will move through the area this afternoon. Pre-frontal southwesterly winds in the morning could gust up to 20 mph, increasing to 30 mph and switching to westerly. The afternoon and evening could see a 25% chance for showers and thunderstorms. The combination of gusty winds, low relative humidity, and thunderstorms will keep the area under a RED FLAG WARNING. Temperatures will relax slightly on Friday, behind the passage of the cold front.
 

United States Department of the Interior
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
Vale District Office
100 Oregon Street, Vale, Oregon 97918
blm.gov/office/vale-district-office
Notice of Emergency Fire Prevention Orders on Public Land within the Vale District, Bureau of
Land Management (BLM) and Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) Fee and Withdrawn Lands.
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Vale, Oregon / Reclamation, PN Region
ACTION: Emergency Fire Prevention Orders for lands administered by and within the boundaries
of the Vale District BLM.
 

SUMMARY: The BLM and Reclamation are temporarily prohibiting some activities and uses of the
public lands within the boundaries of the Vale District (BLM) during periods of high
fire danger. This regulation is necessary to protect natural resources and the public's
health and safety.
 

DATES: Beginning on July 12, 2024, and will remain in effect until modified or rescinded.
DISCUSSION: These orders will apply to all public lands administered by the Vale District BLM and
fee and withdrawn lands under the jurisdiction of Reclamation within the boundaries of
the BLM Vale District. These agencies have determined that these orders are necessary
to protect natural resources and provide for public safety. Reclamation lands
administered by agencies other than the BLM will determine their own restrictions.
Pursuant to 43 CFR 9212.2 and 43 CFR 423.3(d), the following acts are prohibited on
lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management (Vale District) and Reclamation
jurisdictional lands within the Vale District (BLM):
Prohibited activities:
 

1. Building, maintaining, or attending any open fire. This includes campfires, debris bums, woodfired
stove/ smoker/ portable braziers, oil-fueled open flame devices, and charcoal briquette
fires. EXCEPTION: Self-contained liquefied and bottled gas equipment for cooking, warming,
and lighting is permitted. When used outside of developed recreation sites, they must be within
an area at least 10 feet in diameter that is clear of all vegetative materials.
2. Smoking outside of a vehicle, trailer, or building, except within areas barren of all vegetative
materials for at least 6 feet in diameter, or aboard boats on rivers and lakes.
3. Possessing, discharging, or using any type of fireworks, explosives, or other explosive or
chemical composition pyrotechnic device, including exploding targets.
4. Discharging or using tracer, steel component (core or jacket), or incendiary ammunition.
EXCEPTION: Using steel component ammunition with a valid State hunting license while
actively engaged in the legal pursuit/take of Game/Non-Game species in accordance with
current hunting seasons.
5. Shooting at any metallic object, including but not limited to using metal targets for target
shooting.
6. Operating a chainsaw or blowtorch, or the cutting, grinding, and/or welding of metal.
7. Releasing or causing to be released any airborne paper lanterns (sky lanterns), fire balloons, or
other aerial luminaries.
8. Operating or parking an internal combustion motorized vehicle outside of existing roads or
ways, or traversing roads with vegetative material that touches the undercarriage of the vehicle.
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9. Operating any other equipment with an internal combustion engine in an area that is not clear of
vegetative material up to 10 feet in diameter.
10. Operating any internal combustion motorized vehicle or equipment that is wider than 46 inches
or has a dry weight of 800 pounds or more, on public lands without a shovel not less than 26
inches in overall length, with a blade not less than 8 inches wide, and a container with at least
one gallon of water, or a fully charged and operable 2.5-pound fire extinguisher. All
motorcycles, All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV), and side-by-side Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTV) must
be equipped with an approved and functional spark arrestor.
Persons exempted from this order:
Pursuant to 43 CFR 9212.3, the BLM may issue permits to persons to specifically authorize them to
engage in acts otherwise prohibited under this order. Pursuant to 43 CFR 9212.2(b)(3), the following
are exempt from this order. An exemption does not necessarily absolve an individual or organization
from liability or responsibility for any fire caused by an exempted activity.
• Any Federal, state, or local government employee acting in his or her official capacity.
• Any member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force during performance of an official duty.
Penalties for Violations:
Anyone who is found guilty of violating a fire prevention order may be subject to prosecution under any
applicable law or BLM regulation. A violation of this order may be classified as a Class A Misdemeanor
Offense under 43 USC 1733(a) FLPMA, 18 USC 3559, and 18 USC 3571 Sentence of Fine - Sentencing
Reform Act, Oct. 12, 1984. If the violation does not result in death, anyone who violates this order may
be fined not more than $100,000 and/or imprisoned for not more than 12 months or may be fined in
accordance with the applicable provisions of 18 USC 3571. Restitution for total fire suppression and
damage costs incurred will be borne by the responsible party.
 

LONE ROCK FIRE UPDATE July 25, 2024

Location: Lonerock, Oregon to west of Highway 207 | Size: 136,377 acres | Containment: 40% Cause: Under Investigation 

Start Date: July 13, 2024 | Total Personnel: 1,011

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orprd-lone-rock-fire 

Fire Information Line: 541-208-4369 

Email: 2024.0404rvlonerock@firenet.gov

Condon, Ore. — The Lone Rock Fire is being managed under a full suppression strategy by the unified command of the Northwest (NW) Team 2 and Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Red Team.

Yesterday’s Activities: Firefighters’ efforts to contain the spread of the Lone Rock Fire continue to improve. The entire fire perimeter has some form of fireline around it. However, a few areas continue to hold heat. The small increase in acres burned is a result of fire burning interior to existing control features. The forecasted severe weather passed further to the southeast and any gusty, outflow winds from the weather system did not compromise existing containment features.

Patrol and mop-up activities continued throughout Wednesday and overnight. There were a few areas where fire did cross existing lines, but firefighters were able to contain those spot fires. Crews were successful in completing firing operations and fireline construction work along Highway 19. A large crew presence remains and will continue to patrol and monitor this critical area. Containment features along Alder Creek held well, and no spot fires were reported in the area. Crews continue to patrol the area.

The remaining unburned fuel area within the fire perimeter north of Forest Service Road (FSR) 25 continued to fill in and burn, though minimal fire behavior occurred within the fire perimeter overall. Firing operations were successful around Lone Creek Road. Crews will continue to monitor and mop up the area.

Oregon Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) task forces worked to mop up at least 100 feet away from homes that were protected during the fire's most intense growth. An OSFM task force working out of Spray, Ore. also responded to a report from a homeowner that fire was moving close to their house. They were able to stop the growing fire and protect the home.

Today’s Activities: Crews will continue to patrol, monitor, and mop-up along north end of the fire. Firefighters will look for opportunities for strategic burning operations along the east side of the fire near Flatiron Spring and carry on work from night operations.

On the west side of the fire, crews will focus on continuing to mop-up the fire perimeter as well as any of the spot fires that occurred yesterday. Firefighters are also looking into carrying out strategic firing operations in the unburned section to the north of FSR 25 and east of Notch Road.

Crews will continue to mop-up and patrol the southern edge of the fire, focusing on Alder Creek and Highway 19. There will likely be isolated interior burning and smoldering in both areas, but the favorable weather conditions and existing lines should keep these areas from spreading outside the burned area. Additionally, Highway 19 closure between Spray, Ore. to Alder Creek will transition to a single lane closure with a pilot vehicle starting today at 10:00 a.m. Please use caution when traveling through the area and watch for any signage advising of hazardous road conditions.

As firefighters continue to secure the perimeter of the Lone Rock Fire, pockets of unburned fuel in the interior of the fire still exist and may continue to smolder and produce smoke. The public is encouraged to not call 9-1-1 for smoke within the interior of the Lone Rock Fire.

Structural task forces will continue mop up operations and ensure that lines near the southern and eastern edges of the fire, including Highway19, continue to hold. As the threat to homes decreases, some structural task forces will be released to support other fires in the state and return to their communities.

Evacuations:
• Level-3 Evacuations – GO NOW! Level-3 Evacuate immediately for the following areas:

o Gilliam County: residences South of Lonerock. For more information on evacuations, visit Gilliam County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.

o Wheeler County: Highway 19 at Rowe Creek Road, south on Rowe Creek Road to Twickenham Bridge, to Highway 19 at Girds Creek, east to the county line, north of the county line to Morrow County line, west on the northern county line, south through the Kinzua area, south back to Rowe Creek Road. For more information on evacuations, visit Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.

o Morrow County: from the west county line along Buttermilk Canyon to Highway 207, Mile Post 10 south of Hardman to the south Morrow County line. East of Highway 207 and south of FSR 21 to the eastern county line. For more information on evacuations, visit Morrow County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.

• Level-2 Emergency Alert – GET SET! Level-2 Be set to evacuate at a moment’s notice for the following areas:

o Gilliam County: residences north of Lonerock. For more information on evacuations, visit Gilliam County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.

o Wheeler County: Highway 19/Rowe Creek to Twickenham then Girds Creek/HIGHWAY 207 S, south on HIGHWAY 207 to Cherry Lane west to the Grant County line. For more information on evacuations,
visit Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page

Shelters:

• An evacuation center has been set up at the Wheeler High School (600 E B Street, Fossil, Ore.). A large animal shelter is available at the County Fairgrounds (720 E 3rd Street in Fossil, Ore.).

Closures:

• OR-19 is closed all hours of the day between Service Creek to just west of Spray, Ore. OR-207 is closed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. to provide for firefighter and traveler safety with active equipment and fire activity to the west of the highway. For updated road closure information, visit https://www.tripcheck.com/.

• Umatilla National Forest Order Number 06-14-02-24-01 affects all National Forest System lands, trails, and roads that lay within the Proclamation Boundaries of the Umatilla National Forest and reside within Wheeler County.
• 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 Prineville District Office issued an Emergency Public Land Closure on BLM- managed lands along the main stem John Day River from Kimberly, Ore. To Dale, Ore.; and along the North Fork John Day River from Kimberly, Ore. to Dale, Ore.

Weather: Thunderstorm activity yesterday passed well to the southeast of the fire with only some passing mid- to high-level clouds. A marine push increased the relative humidity values around the fire last night. Temperatures will be much cooler with highs in the 80s. Westerly winds will continue at 6 to 10 mph with gusts in the afternoon up to 18 mph.

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

Flight Restrictions: A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place above the Lone Rock Fire area. If you fly, we can’t. Unauthorized drone flights (UAS) pose serious risks to firefighter and public safety and the effectiveness of wildfire suppression operations. Aerial firefighting is suspended when unauthorized UAS are in the area, allowing wildfires to grow larger.

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Quick Facts

• Acres: Mill, 2,962; Smith, 45    
• Containment: Mill 0%; Smith 5%
• Detection Date: July 22, 2024
• Cause: Lightning
• Crews: 15
• Engines: 127
• Dozers: 16
• Helicopters: 9 + mapping-capable UAS
• Fixed wing: available as needed
• Total resources: 910

Headlines
•    Join us for an Ask-the-Incident Commander meeting TODAY (technology permitting), July 25, at 2 p.m. on facebook.com/USFSPlumas
•    Crews and aircraft from the Gold Complex are assisting with response to the Park Fire near Chico, California. Official information: fire.ca.gov/incidents
Operational update
Smith Fire: Line around the Smith Fire held again overnight. Crews will remain on the fire today to ensure that winds do not affect containment. 
Mill Fire:  The Mill Fire containment lines have also continued to hold. However, embers and burning snags from still-active areas interior to lines continue to challenge firefighters and are of special concern today with increased winds.  There are still unburned pockets of vegetation inside containment lines, and residents and visitors to the area can expect to see fire activity increase as those interior areas continue to ignite and burn. Today, crews will work to find and extinguish those areas and to strengthen lines around the fire. 
 

Weather
Slightly cooler weather is likely to persist into the weekend. Wind speeds are anticipated to increase today, with gusts up to 30 m.p.h. possible.

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Homestead, Diamond complex teams to hold community meeting tonight 

The incident management teams assigned to the Homestead Complex and Diamond Complex will hold a community meeting tonight to provide updates on their respective fires and answer questions from community members. The meeting will start at 5:30 p.m. in the Old Glide Middle School Gym, 301 Glide Loop. The teams intend to stream the meeting live on the Diamond Complex Fire Information Facebook page. 

The seven confirmed fires in the Homestead Complex now total a combined 910 acres based on aerial infrared mapping. About 230 people are assigned to the complex with more arriving today. 

The Horse Heaven Creek Fire (258 acres) was the most active fire in the complex on Tuesday. Crews were working on both direct and indirect containment lines when fire activity intensified, and they switched to indirect tactics. A helicopter attempted to assist firefighters with water drops but was unable to fly into the area due to thick smoke. Crews will reengage the fire today to continue building containment line. 

Crews and heavy equipment operators assigned to the No Man Fire (267 acres) north of Chilcoot Mountain are using roads in the area to begin building containment line around the fire. The steep, rugged terrain means it is unlikely that firefighters will be working on the ground close to the fire’s edge. Great Basin Team 5 continues to work with cooperators west of the fire to coordinate the construction of indirect control lines. 

Firefighters assigned to the Reynolds Butte Fire (84 acres) are building direct containment lines in areas that have been identified as having the greatest likelihood for success. Work is also being done to further secure and improve containment line and hoselays around the Lost Bucket Fire (35 acres). The Fuller Lake Fire (38 acres) and Bullpup Fire (110 acres) are unstaffed until additional resources become available. 

Weather today is expected to be cooler with light wind. Smoke and high-level cloud cover should reduce solar heating today, which may moderate fire activity. Information about smoke impacts is available at https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/d393fd74. 

Area fire restrictions and danger ratings are as follows: Fire Danger Rating: High. Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPLs): 2. Public Use Fire Restrictions (PURs): 2.  

CLOSURES: Umpqua National Forest has issued two closures across the forest in response to fire activity to protect public and wildland firefighter safety. Emergency Fire Closure ORDER NO. 06-15-24-03 and Emergency Fire Closure ORDER NO. 06-15-02-24-01 which impact all of the Cottage Grove Ranger District, most of the Diamond Lake Ranger District, and parts of the Tiller and North Umpqua Ranger Districts. The closure orders can be found here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/umpqua/alerts-notices. 

Location:Siskiyou County, CA                                             Start Date:Wednesday July 3, 2024 at 1:27 PM
Size:15,477 acres                                                               Percent Contained:66%
Cause:Under Investigation                                                  Personnel:1,416

CURRENT SITUATION:
Most of the effort at the Shelly Fire is now on suppression repair.

The Kidder Creek and Babs Ridge areas still have isolated pockets of heat, which may produce smoke and poor visibility. Crews will address these areas as a high priority, and the fire is expected to remain within the current perimeter.

Drivers should continue to remain alert for fire personnel and heavy equipment on or near the roadways.

WEATHER:
Today will have low relative humidity, high temperatures, and gusty southwest winds up to 35 miles per hour.

EVACUATIONS:
For current evacuation status, visit www.facebook.com/SiskiyouCountySheriff and www.facebook.com/SiskiyouCountyOES. Additional evacuation information and a map can be found on the Genasys site at https://protect.genasys.com/search?z=14&latlon=41.550694%2C-122.905589.

CLOSURES:
An official forest closure around the Shelly Fire went into effect on July 4th. Hikers are not permitted and will be asked to leave the area. For details and a map of the closure area, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1187463.pdf.

FIRE RESTRICTIONS:
Forest fire restrictions are currently in effect. Campfires and stove fires are restricted to those developed areas listed in the forest order at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices/?aid=88596. Smoking, welding, and operating an internal combustion engine also have restrictions in place.
Pacific Crest Trail Information: https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/closures
 

Current status: The Speirs fire is currently at 715 acres and 61 percent contained.

Recent back burn operations were successful in increasing the containment of the Speirs fire.

Closures:

• The Firefighter Memorial and Green Dale Group campgrounds are now open.

• The following roads and trails are still closed to public access.

o Forest Service Road (FSR) 610, FSR 689, FSR049 (Greens Draw Road), Lowline trail FST103 its junction with the Pipe Creek Trail, FST 003. Forest Service Trail 003 from the beginning at the junction with FST 103 to the junction of Forest Service Trail 004 and Forest Service Trail 004 to Greens Draw Road 049.

For more information on existing closures, please visit the Ashely National Forest website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/ashley/alerts-notices

Looking forward

• Increased fire weather conditions continue to be a factor in the suppression of the Spears fire.

• Monsoonal moisture trends are predicted to enter the fire area on Thursday and continue into the early part of the weekend.

Speirs Fire Information Number: 435-709-8209 (6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.).

Public Information Phone: (435) 310-5450 Email: 2024.silverking@firenet.gov  

Agency: Fishlake National Forest – Beaver Ranger District 

Location: Approximately three miles west of Marysvale, Utah  

Start Date: July 05, 2024   

Cause: Lightning  

Acres: 18,195 

Containment/Completion: 83% 

Personnel: 268 

Moisture will remain across the fire area today, with several rounds of showers and thunderstorms possible. Wetting rains would help minimize fire activity but could bring a different challenge to firefighters and the local community. Rain could cause mudslides or flooding in areas where burned vegetation no longer helps bind soil and absorb water. Flooding and landslides cause more casualties than wildfire nationwide, and they often occur in burned areas.  

There was a small mudslide near the fire’s northern perimeter on Wednesday that has since been cleared. There is potential for flooding in Bullion Canyon, Beaver Creek and Pine Creek. Exercise caution, watching for fire equipment and personnel, and look out for slick or blocked roads and trails. Please observe the Forest Closure Order still in effect. Details of the closure can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/fishlake/alerts-notices.  

Firefighters continue to focus on suppression and repair. Crews on the north side of the fire are patrolling and mopping up hot spots. Personnel on the east side have completed rehabilitation of some dozer lines and are repairing the rest. Firefighters on the south and west sides will continue working to secure edges. 

This afternoon the chance of precipitation increases and could include heavy rain and thunderstorms. Storms could bring gusty outflow winds and lightning. Humidity will remain above 30 percent and temperatures will remain in the 70s across the fire. Smoke impact will remain minimal. 

Big Horn Fire

10:00 PM, July 24, 2024

Estimated size: 32,886 acres

Containment: 5%

Start Date/Time: 7/22/2024 at 1:07 PM

Area of Origin: 7 miles SE of Bickleton, WA

Cause: Undetermined

Structures Damaged: 4

The Big Horn fire is burning near the town of Bickleton in Klickitat County, Washington. The fire started at approximately 1:07 PM on Monday July 22nd,2024, and was driven by windy and dry conditions.

Today’s fire activity has been active due to gusty winds and low daytime relative humidity levels. An impending cold front has brought winds with gusts up to 30 mph. 

Around 3:00 PM, the fire expanded on the southwest corner in the Pine Creek drainage when the winds shifted to a westerly direction pushing fire towards the east continuing to burn towards the Alderdale area.  A significant number of aircraft from state and federal partners were utilized to slow the forward progression of the fire.  The current weather conditions are forecasted to continue into late Thursday afternoon.  

Evacuation Levels: Evacuation levels have changed. Please visit Klickitat County Emergency Management’s website or check Facebook:

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

Level 3 “GO NOW” Go now! Danger in your area is current or imminent and you should evacuate immediately. Follow directions from law enforcement or fire departments and do not return home until officials have determined it is safe. Notification it is safe to return home will be given as soon as possible.

Level 2 “GET SET” Be prepared for sudden or short-notice evacuation. People who need help or more time to evacuate -- such as people with disabilities, people with small children, people with medical conditions, and people with large animals -- should evacuate now. Ensure your evacuation plan checklist is complete and your Go! kit is in your vehicle. Stay informed and be aware of alerts from local law enforcement and fire departments. Always remember to leave if you feel unsafe, do not wait for an official evacuation order.

Level 1 “GET READY” Be aware of the danger in your area and start preparing for possible evacuation. Monitor local media and check on neighbors. If you do not already have an evacuation plan or a Go! kit, assemble these now. Conditions can change suddenly, and you may not receive a Level 2 "Be Set” warning before you are ordered to Level 3 “Go!” Prepare both the inside and outside of your home for fire. Leave if you feel unsafe -- do not wait for an official evacuation order.

Road Closures: East Road is closed from the Town of Bickleton south to Middle Road.

Weather and Fire Behavior: Dry conditions continue today with increase wind gusts. Calm winds will increase into gusty conditions by this afternoon.

Smoke: While there are no current air quality alerts for Klickitat County, communities close to active wildfires could see air quality worsen as the fire and wind conditions change. For more information on smoke and air quality, please visit: Washington Smoke Information (wasmoke.blogspot.com)

Shelter: Red Cross has opened an Emergency Shelter at Patterson Elementary School in Benton County.

Patterson Elementary School

51409 Prior Ave

Patterson, WA 99345

Resources: Multiple overhead, strikes teams, aircraft and dozers are currently responding to the fire. 

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