Effective 7/18/24 at 6:00pm, evacuation warnings for the Horse Gulch Fire have been lifted.

- Canyon Ferry Road is open to through traffic

- Court Sheriff, Chinaman Gulch, Hellgate, Jo Bonner, and Riverside Campgrounds will open on 7/19/24

-When recreating on the lake, be aware of fire helicopters and other air resources and avoid lake areas where they are operating

While it is safe to open campgrounds and some roads to public access, this is still an active fire with heavy fire traffic.

- Residents only access on Jimtown Road from Riverside Road to Trout Creek Road

- Residents only access on Black Bear Road

- Stay out of the burn area. Roads are Closed within the fire perimeter.

- USFS Forest Closures are still in place including Vigilante Campground

We thank you for your cooperation!

Sheriff Leo C. Dutton

The Washington State Department of Transportation has reopened Highway 20 as of 4pm on Thursday July 18, 2024. The highway was closed between MP148-158 for firefighting operations on the Easy Fire. Current trail closures remain in effect. 

Lake Fire Start: Friday, July 5, 2024 at 3:48 p.m.

Cause: Under investigation

Location: Near Zaca Lake in Santa Barbara County, north of Los Olivos, California

Size at time of update: 38,663 acres

Containment: 63%

Personnel: 2,783

Full Incident Details: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-2024-lake-fire

North and South Zone: The fire remains under Unified Command with California Complex Incident Management Team 13, CAL FIRE, Santa Barbara County Fire, and Santa Barbara County Sheriff. 

North Zone Fire Report: Firefighters continue to extend containment line along the fire edge and add to the percentage of containment. An Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) is in use to detect heat from the air to assist crews in locating and extinguishing hotspots and smoldering embers. Shifting winds today and an extreme heat warning tomorrow may increase fire behavior. The use of fire retardant from aircraft has been very successful in assisting ground crews.

South Zone Fire Report: Fire held to control lines with no further growth expected, crews continue to mop up and pull hose. Small, isolated instances of heat remain interior. For more detailed information related to the Lake Fire, visit the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management External Link.

Forecast for Thursday: Warming conditions continue with widespread afternoonhighs in the 90s under sunny skies. Humidity continues to decrease. Northwest onshore wind gusts of 15-20 mph are anticipated.

Donations: We appreciate the outpouring of support from the community. We ask that any donations or volunteer efforts be directed to local food banks to assist the community. Lake Fire Incident Command posts cannot accept donations.

Lake Fire Area Closure: Roads and trails within the closure are closed. Refer to the Closure Order & Closure Order Map.  This will remain in effect until August 18, 2024, or until revised or rescinded. 

Smoke: As air quality conditions improve, the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) —Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) have lifted the Air Quality Alert in the Santa Ynez Valley. The Air Quality Watch will remain in place countywide, and air quality conditions are forecasted to be good to moderate throughout the county.

Evacuation Areas: The Santa Barbara County Sheriff has reduced some of the evacuation orders and warnings.  See the most recent updates: https://www.readysbc.org/4275/Lake-Fire-Incident---July-2024 Register for emergency alerts at ReadySBC.org.

  Road Closures: Visit the County Road Closure Map for details.

• Happy Canyon Road at the Forest Service Boundary
• Figueroa Mountain just north of Midland School
• Forest Route 10N06 
• Zaca Lake Road east of Foxen Canyon Road

Location: Siskiyou County, CA
Size: 15,460 acres
Cause: Under Investigation

Start Date: Wednesday July 3, 2024, at 1:27PM
Percent Contained: 18%
Personnel: 2,958

CURRENT SITUATION:

Yesterday, conditions were favorable allowing excellent progress in the Kidder Creek and Patterson Creek Drainages. The afternoon winds brought increased fire activity in the southern portion of the fire. Small pockets of interior fuel caused more smoke to be visible, however does not pose a threat to containment lines. Heavy use of helicopters in the afternoon aided firefighters on the ground to strengthen the line.    

Today, firefighters will work on connecting portions of containment line between Mill Creek and Patterson Creek. Air support will be available to cool flare ups and allow crews to work the fires edge. Pack mules are staging at the Six Mile Camp providing equipment and supplies to crews working in the Right Fork of the North Fork of the Salmon River. 

Hwy 3 is now open to thru traffic. Evacuation Order areas have been reduced or decreased to warnings. Please visit the Siskiyou County Sherriff Office webpage for a list of currently affected areas and map. Drivers in the Shelly Fire area should exercise caution and remain alert for heavy equipment and fire personnel on or near the roadways. 

WEATHER:

Today it will be a little cooler today with dry and breezy conditions. A warm, dry pattern with enhanced terrain-driven winds will continue for the next several days. 

EVACUATIONS:

Multiple Evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted. For current list of evacuations, 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

SHELTERS:

Kahtishraam Wellness Center – Yreka, 1403 Kahtishraam, Yreka, CA 96097

Showers and cots are available.

RV Dry Camping/Parking West Webb St. and Hoag St. in Montague

Please note, at this time, there are no extra services (sewage/water/power hookups). This is currently set up for DRY Camping.

Animal shelters are available at the following locations(s) for those who have pets and animals that been displaced due to the Shelly Fire:

Dog Evacuation Shelter:

Rescue Ranch Yreka, 2216 East Oberlin Road, Yreka CA 96097 Contact: John Golay 541-698-7526

Livestock Animal Evacuation Shelter (Horses, pigs, sheep, goats, birds):

Siskiyou Golden Fair, 1712 Fairlane Road, Yreka, CA 96097 Contact: Tom Taylor 530-340-1038

 Cat Evacuation Shelter:

Siskiyou Golden Fair - Armory Building 1712 Fairlane Road, Yreka, CA 96097

Contact: Becca 530-340-0656

CLOSURES:

An official closure area around the Shelly Fire went into effect on July 4th. Hikers are not permitted in the area and will be asked to leave the area. For details and a map of the closure are, please visit 

https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1187463.pdf. 

FIRE RESTRICTIONS:

Forest fire restrictions also went into effect on July 4th. Campfires and stove fires are restricted to those developed areas listed in the forest order located 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

Fire: Easy Fire    
Containment: 0%
Acres: 300+                    
Start Date: July 17, 2024                                             
Cause: Lightning                          
Location: 18 air miles west of Mazama, WA              
Total Personnel: 35                 
Fuels/Topography: timber, rugged terrain
                                         
Yesterday: Firefighters responded to a new wildfire sparked by dry lightning storms moving through the Easy Pass area of the Methow Valley and immediately reported explosive fire growth and running crown fire into the evening. Crews stayed on the fire overnight but weeks of extreme temperatures, record dry conditions, and dangerous terrain with no road access hampered initial response efforts.  

“Our goal is to stop any new growth on the Easy Fire, but this is a really rough spot,” said Chris Furr, Methow Valley District Ranger for the Forest Service. “Another day of low humidity, extreme heat, and dangerous ground conditions isn’t going to help.”  

Today: Firefighters will continue scouting terrain where containment lines would be effective at stopping any new growth on the Easy Fire. Since there are no existing roads or other natural features to limit fire spread, fire managers will use a combination of ground crews to put in containment lines and air resources to cool off hotspots with water. Steep terrain will likely limit the ability of air tanker pilots to safely fly the fire area even if retardant were effective in dense timber where typically, little if any retardant reaches the ground.

“This is just a nasty piece of ground for ground and air resources,” added Furr. “In this first 24 hours we’re going to look at every option, every tool, we have to safety corral this thing but we're also bracing for the long-haul.”

Smoke: Air resource advisors are anticipating persistent smoke remaining at Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with periods of Unhealthy to Very Unhealthy possible during evening hours as smoke settles into valley bottoms for the greater Methow Valley area. For more information on smoke and air quality please visit: https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/

Closures: Trails: Pacific Crest Trail in the Easy Pass/Rainy Pass area is closed as well as the Heather Maple Pass Trail due to closed road access. More details on other area trail closures will be shared as they become available. Roads: Highway 20 (North Cascades Highway) is fully closed between Granite Creek (MP 148) and east of the Rainy Pass Trail Head (MP 158) due to wildfire activity. Please check Washington State Department of Transportation information at https://wsdot.com/Travel/Real-time/Map/

Evacuations: None, there are no structures or homes threatened at this time.

Fire Information:
Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/waowf-easy-fire 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/OkaWenNF 
X: twitter.com/OkaWenNF
Fire Information: 509-557-0718

Stage II Fire Restriction Order

PROHIBITIONS
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50, the following acts are
prohibited on all National Forest System lands administered by the Lolo National
Forest in Granite, Missoula, Mineral, Powell, Ravalli, and Sanders Counties in Montana.
Described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this order,
hereinafter referred to as the “Described Area”:
1. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire or stove fire. 36 CFR
§ 261.52(a).
2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation
site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or
closed of all flammable materials. 36 CFR § 261.52(d).
3. Welding or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame. 36 CFR
§ 261.52(i).
4. Operating an Internal Combustion Engine. 36 CFR § 261.52(h).

EXEMPTIONS
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:
1. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order or a written determination by a Forest Service authorized officer that a permit is not required under 36 C.F.R. § 251.50(e)(1) or (2)]. If such authorization provides for operation of an Internal Combustion Engine or welding or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame, such acts are prohibited from the hours of 1:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. each day. Outside of these hours, a one-hour foot patrol in the work area is required following cessation of these activities.

2.Persons using a device solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three feet of the device.
3.Operating generators with an approved spark arresting device within an enclosed vehicle or building or in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three feet of the generator.
4.Operating motorized vehicles on designated roads and trails, unless such road or trail is otherwise closed or restricted.
5.Emergency repair of public utilities and railroads.
6.Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting service in the performance of an official duty.

DESCRIBED AREA
All National Forest System lands administered by the Lolo National Forest in Granite, Missoula, Mineral, Powell, Ravalli, and Sanders Counties in Montana, except for the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, including the Scapegoat Wilderness, which are not included in or affected by this order.

PURPOSE
The purpose of this Order is to protect natural resources and public health and safety by reducing the probability of human-caused ignitions of wildfire during times of dry fuel conditions.

IMPLEMENTATION
1.This Order shall be in effect on July 19th, 2024 at 00:01 hours (12:01 am) and shall remain in effect until December 1, 2024, or until rescinded, whichever comes first.
2.A map identifying the Described Area is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A. For a digital version of this Order and Exhibit A, go to https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/lolo/alerts-notices
3.Unless otherwise expressly defined in this Order, the terms used in this Order are defined by the regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture, 36 C.F.R. Chapter II,Parts 200-299. If there are terms in this Order that are not expressly defined in the Order or 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299, their meaning shall be determined by their plain language definitions. 4.A violation of the above prohibitions is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C.§§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.
5.Contact the Missoula Ranger District in Missoula, MT, (406) 329-3814, and Lolo National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Missoula, MT, (406) 329-3750, for more information about this Order.

Vale, OR— Yesterday, thunderstorms occurred over and near the Cow Valley Fire area. No growth was detected, and fire activity has minimized significantly due to successful strategic firefighting operations. Firefighters continued suppression efforts connecting fire lines and extinguishing hot spots. Some Cow Valley resources aided in finding and suppressing new starts from lightning. Firefighters were able to douse one strike area with 1400 gallons of water and are confident it will not grow. 

Today, at 6am, Northwest Team 6 took command of the lightning caused Durkee Fire. It is estimated to be about 3,000 acres, located in Baker County south of the town of Durkee, West of Cottonwood Gulch near Burnt River. Surplus resources from the Cow Valley Fire are being used to help assess and suppress the Durkee fire. 

COW VALLEY FIRE: Firefighters working on the Cow Valley are continuing to patrol and find pockets of heat to extinguish. No fire spread is expected, and fire behavior is characterized as smoldering. 

BONITA FIRE: The Bonita Fire is 2,727 acres and 90% contained. Minimal fire behavior has been observed due to suppression efforts, containment features and fuel consumption. 

WEATHER AND SMOKE: It will be hot and dry today with temperatures ranging between 99-105 and low humidity around 10%. Winds will be north, northwest 5-9 MPH. The current smoke information and the air quality index, visit airnow.gov. 

EVACUATIONS AND CLOSURES: All evacuation order related to the Cow Valley Fire have been lifted. Check below for updates or on the Malheur County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. The Baker County Sheriff’s Office has issued evacuations for the area around Durkee Fire. Visit the Baker County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page for more information. Baker County Sheriff's Office has closed Burnt River Canyon road to non-local, non-emergency traffic due to the Durkee Fire.

BURN BAN: A burn ban is currently in effect for all of Malheur County, including all BLM lands.  For more information, visit https://www.malheurco.org/category/public-notices/. 

ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL INCIDENTE DE LA MAÑANA

Fecha: 7-18-2024 Hora: 10:00 am

Tamaño: 2936 acres                                                                          Fecha/hora de inicio: 7-7-24 9:51 a

Contención: 79%                                                                               Causa: Bajo investigación

Total de personal: 396                                                                    Ubicación: Lado sur de Lytle Creek

Estructuras amenazadas:  416 Agencias de Mando Unificado: Equipo 15 de Gestión de Incidentes de California, Departamento de Bomberos del Condado de San Bernardino. 

Los bomberos patrullarán, limpiarán y comprobarán las líneas de contención durante todo el incendio. Las cuadrillas siguen preparadas para movilizarse y responder a cualquier nuevo inicio de incendio en las proximidades debido a la disponibilidad de combustibles secos. Los bomberos continuarán las operaciones de reparación de supresión y retirar el equipo de las líneas de contención y de contingencia. La contención ha aumentado hasta el 79%.

“Estamos en julio y hemos alcanzado el PL5 a nivel nacional. En California tenemos diez equipos de gestión de incidentes, y siete de ellos están asignado,” dijo Tom Clemo, Comandante de Incidentes. “Vamos a ir despacio y con cuidado con nuestro plan de reparación de la supresión.”

PL5, o Nivel de Preparación 5, indica que hay incidentes importantes en curso y que los recursos de la agencia están funcionando al máximo de su capacidad. En estas condiciones, los equipos de gestión de incidentes trabajan para tomar decisiones estratégicas que mitiguen el riesgo para la seguridad de los bomberos y gestionen los recursos con prudencia. 

El Cierre Forestal en el Bosque Nacional de San Bernardino y Angeles sigue en vigor para garantizar la seguridad de los bomberos y del público. El público tiene prohibido el uso de carreteras, senderos y zonas de recreo en la zona del incendio de Vista y no debe entrar en el bosque por Lytle Creek Road. 

CALIDAD DEL AIRE: 

Visita AirNow.gov para obtener información y medidas que puede tomar para protegerse y proteger a sus seres queridos.

CIERRE DE CARRETERAS:

Lytle Creek Road está cerrado al público en general, incluyendo todas las áreas de recreación al norte de Glen Helen Parkway.

EVACUACIONES:

Ninguna.

Nota: En un esfuerzo por comunicar rápidamente información sobre peligros inminentes, el Departamento del Sheriff del Condado de San Bernardino y el Departamento de Bomberos del Condado de San Bernardino envían notificaciones masivas de alta velocidad por teléfono y mensajes de texto. Este sistema se conoce como Sistema Telefónico de Notificación de Emergencias (TENS). Para obtener más información sobre este servicio, visite el sitio web: https://sbcfire.org/alertwarning/. 

CIERRES:

Orden de cierre en vigor en el Bosque Nacional de San Bernardino y el Bosque Nacional de Angeles. Varias carreteras, campings, áreas de picnic, senderos y áreas recreativas dispersas están cerradas al público para garantizar la seguridad de los bomberos, la comunidad y el público. Las actividades recreativas están prohibidas dentro de la zona de cierre. Más información sobre la orden de cierre está disponible en los sitios web de los bosques nacionales en https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sbnf/alerts-notices y https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices.

RESTRICCIONES CONTRA INCENDIOS:

El Bosque Nacional de San Bernardino ha aumentado las restricciones contra incendios. Las hogueras están restringidas a las zonas urbanizadas enumeradas en el Forest Order.

Members of California Interagency Incident Management Team 14 will provide an in-person briefing on the 2024 SQF Lightning fires—particularly Trout and Long Fires—for residents of Kennedy Meadows at noon on Friday, July 19 at Fire Station #18 (99075 Gorman Ave). Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions during this informal meeting.

If you are unable to attend, you will be able to view a video of the briefing Friday evening on the Sequoia National Forest's Facebook page.