Ridge Fire Daily Operational Update Video can be found on the Gila National Forest Facebook Page: https://fb.watch/tjV6qpsnmF/

Escuadrillas continúan con la limpieza para asegurar el Incendio 

Salt Creek EAGLE POINT, Ore. – Los bomberos en el Incendio de Salt Creek continúan con la labor de limpieza expandiendo el área controlada que se encuentra adyacente a la línea del fuego. El rango de profundidad del trabajo de limpieza alcanzo los 50 pies en algunas áreas y hasta 200 pies en otras partes del incendio. Durante el trabajo de limpieza, las escuadrillas usan cámaras que detectan el calor a través de sensores y utilizando la palma de sus manos sobre el suelo logran de manera metódica localizar los puntos calientes. 

Seguidamente, los bomberos utilizan agua para enfriar estas áreas y remover cualquier peligro de ignición de incendio. El objetivo de la limpieza es asegurar que el fuego se ubique a 150 pies dentro del material de combustión compuesto por hierba y en un área de 300 pies compuesta de material pesado de combustión, tales como madera. Además de todo lo anterior, otro grupo de bomberos está trabajando en eliminar el peligro de los troncos y arboles quemados cortándolos antes de que los bomberos entre a la zona para realizar el trabajo de limpieza. 

El día de hoy, la presencia de nubes ayudará a moderar ligeramente el calor, pero al mismo tiempo trae consigo la amenaza de posibles tormentas eléctricas. El material de combustión extremadamente seco en la zona y el viento de estas tormentas podrían hacer que cualquier nuevo incendio se expandiera rápidamente. Los bomberos y el equipo del Incendio Salt Creek están disponibles para apoyar respondiendo con ataques iniciales en la localidad. Fueron asignados al incendio un personal de más de 1,000 profesionales, incluyendo 39 escuadrillas de 20 personas cada una, 35 camiones de bomberos, 22 cisternas, 13 taladoras, 15 bulldozers, así como una variedad de equipo de tala. Este trabajo esta realizado por trabajadores tanto del turno diurno como nocturno. Los recursos que ya no son necesarios para llevar a cabo las operaciones en el Incendio Salt Creek han sido asignados a otros incidentes a nivel estatal. Por razones de seguridad, BLM del Distrito de Medford ha cerrado temporalmente las tierras gestionadas por esta agencia en el área afectada. Para más información: https://www.blm.gov/orwafire 

Permanece en efecto el Nivel 1, "PREPARESE", de aviso de evacuación emitidos por la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Jackson y Gestión de Emergencias. Más información sobre evacuaciones en: https://protect.genasys.com/ 

El Nivel de Peligro de Incendio es “EXTREMO”. Siga las ordenes de restricción de incendios para prevenir nuevos brotes. Mas información: 

• Distrito del Suroeste de Oregon ODF: https://swofire.com/ 
• La Página de Alertas y Noticias de RRSNF www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/roguesiskiyou/alerts-notices y la página principal web www.fs.usda.gov/roguesiskiyou 
• La página para el Manejo de Incendios de BLM OR/WA: www.blm.gov/orwafie 

El Incendio Salt Creek está localizado 10 millas al Este de Eagle Point y fue inicialmente reportado el domingo, 7 de Julio, justo después de las 4 de la tarde. La causa del incendio se encuentra bajo investigación.

Crews continue mop up to secure Salt Creek Fire, containment grows to 41%

EAGLE POINT, Ore. – Firefighters on the Salt Creek Fire continue to mop up, expanding the cold black area adjacent to the fireline. Mop up depth ranges from 50 feet in some areas to more than 200 feet in other parts of the fire. During mop up, crews use heat-sensing detection cameras and hover the back of their hands over the ground to methodically locate hot spots. Firefighters then use water to cool these areas and remove any threat of rekindling the fire. The goal for mopping up to secure the fire is 150 feet in grassy fuels and 300 feet in heavier fuels, such as timber. Potential overhead hazards, such as snags and burned trees, are being felled before firefighters enter areas for mop up.

Today, cloud cover will help to moderate the heat slightly, but also brings the threat of potential thunderstorms. Extremely dry fuels in the area and wind from these storms could cause any new fires to rapidly expand. Firefighters and equipment from the Salt Creek Fire are available to support initial attack response in the local area.

More than 1,000 personnel are assigned to the fire, including 39 20-person crews, 35 engines, 22 water tenders, 13 tree fallers, 15 dozers and various types of logging equipment. This includes day shift and night shift personnel. Resources that are no longer needed for operations on the Salt Creek Fire are being released to be reassigned to other incidents across the state.

BLM Medford District has temporarily closed BLM-managed lands in the area for safety. For more info go to: https://www.blm.gov/orwafire
Level 1, “BE READY,” evacuation notices issued by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Management remain in effect. Learn more about evacuations at: https://protect.genasys.com/

The current fire danger level is extreme; follow all fire restrictions to help prevent fires. Learn more at:

• The ODF Southwest Oregon District: https://swofire.com/
• The RRSNF Alerts and Notices page www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/rogue-siskiyou/alerts-notices and website homepage www.fs.usda.gov/rogue-siskiyou
• The BLM OR/WA Fire Management Page: www.blm.gov/orwafire

The Salt Creek Fire is located 10 miles east of Eagle Point and was first reported Sunday, July 7, just after 4 p.m. The cause is under investigation.

From the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff's Office:

***EVACUATION UPDATE***

Effective at 1pm today, 7/14/24, the evacuation order for the area from Jimtown Road to Hellgate Gulch Road south of Canyon Ferry Road is transitioning to an evacuation warning. This area will be open to residents only. Residents will be required to provide proof of residency, such as a driver’s license, utility bills, vehicle registration or tax documentation. Proof of residency must show physical address.

Residents returning to the area are to remain on their own property, shelter in place, and be ready to leave if conditions change. Residents are not allowed to venture into evacuated areas. If unauthorized persons are found in evacuated areas, they may be issued a citation.

Other areas previously evacuated remain under evacuation order. Campgrounds within the original evacuation area remain closed. For more information visit: lccountymt.gov

Lake Fire Incident Update July 14, 2024

Lake Fire Phone: 213-631-5455 Hours: 8 a.m. – 8.p.m

Lake Fire Email: 2024.lake@firenet.gov

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: 37,872 acres

Containment: 19%

Personnel: 3,418

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

Media Assets: Official 2024 Lake Fire Photos and Videos

The Lake Fire is split into a 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, with two main fire camps to support firefighting efforts. 

North Zone Fire Report: Firefighters were able to make good progress as increased humidity and cooler temperatures reduced fire activity. On the north portion of the fire perimeter, the fire continues to slowly back down to the Sisquoc River and crews are working close to the fire’s edge. A new “spike camp” is situated in this area for firefighters. Around Zaca Ridge, spot fires near Davey Brown and Ranger Peak are being contained and tied into the main fire. 

South Zone Fire Report: There was an increase in humidity overnight which brought a decrease in activity over the Lake Fire. There were some uphill runs of the fire in the early part of the evening. High temperatures are expected to rise to the mid-80s to lower 90s Sunday.

Forecast Report for Sunday: There will be a gradual transition back to a WNW flow pattern with a return to mostly clear skies as monsoonal moisture wanes. High temperatures rise into the mid-80s to near 90. General winds will be out of the WNW at 5-10 mph with gusts up to 15 mph during the afternoon hours.

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 and those displaced by fire. Lake Fire Incident Command Posts can not accept donations.

Updated Lake Fire Area Closure: The Los Padres National Forest has increased the area closure for lands affected by the Lake Fire. View the Closure Order & Closure Order Map.  This will remain in effect until August 18, 2024, or until revised or rescinded. 

Smoke: The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) have updated the Air Quality Alert which includes the Santa Ynez Valley and other areas in proximity to the Lake Fire. 

Evacuation Areas: The Santa Barbara County Sherrif 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 more details.

• Happy Canyon Road at the Forest Service Boundary
• Figueroa Mountain Road at 1/2 mile north of Highway 154
• Calzada Avenue and Brinkerhofff Avenue at Roblar

Actualización del Incidente del Incendio Lake 14 de julio de 2024

Teléfono del Incendio Lake: 213-631-5455 Horas: 8 a.m. - 8.p.m 
Correo electrónico del Incendio Lake: 2024.lake@firenet.gov

Inicio del incendio en el lago: Viernes 5 de Julio de 2024 a las 15:48 h.

Causa: Bajo Investigación

Ubicación: Cerca del lago Zaca en el condado de Santa Bárbara, al Norte de Los Olivos, California

Tamaño en el momento de la actualización: 37,472 acres

Contención: 19%

Personal: 3.410

Detalles completos del incidente: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-2024-lake-fire

Medios de comunicación: Fotos y videos oficiales del incendio del lago 2024

El incendio del lago se divide en una zona Norte y otra Sur a medida que el fuego se expande en superficie y personal. El incendio permanece bajo el Comando Unificado con el Equipo de Manejo de Incidentes Complejos de California 13, CAL FIRE, el Departamento de Bomberos del Condado de Santa Bárbara y el Sheriff del Condado de Santa Bárbara, con dos campamentos de bomberos para apoyar los esfuerzos de extinción de incendios. 

Informe de incendios de la Zona Norte: Los bomberos lograron hacer buen progreso a medida que la humedad aumentó y las temperaturas más frescas redujeron la actividad del fuego. En la parte norte del perímetro del incendio, el fuego continúa retrocediendo lentamente hacia el río Sisquoc y los equipos están trabajando cerca del borde del fuego. Se ha establecido un nuevo "campamento de avance" en esta área para los bomberos. Alrededor de Zaca Ridge, se están conteniendo y conectando al incendio principal los incendios aislados cerca de Davey Brown y Ranger Peak.

Informe de incendios de la Zona Sur: Hubo un aumento en la humedad durante la noche que provocó una disminución de la actividad en el incendio del lago. Hubo algunas carreras cuesta arriba del fuego al principio de la noche. Se espera que las temperaturas altas suban a mediados de los 80 a principios de los 90 el domingo.

Informe del pronóstico para el domingo: Habrá una transición gradual de regreso a un patrón de flujo WNW con un regreso a cielos mayormente despejados a medida que la humedad monzónica disminuye. Las temperaturas altas subirán a mediados de los 80 a cerca de 90. Los vientos generales serán del oeste-noroeste a 5-10 mph con ráfagas de hasta 15 mph durante las horas de la tarde.

Donaciones: Agradecemos el apoyo abrumador de la comunidad. Pedimos que cualquier donación o esfuerzo voluntario se dirija a los bancos de alimentos locales para ayudar a la comunidad y a aquellos desplazados por el incendio. Los Puestos de Comando de Incidentes del Incendio del Lago no pueden aceptar donaciones.

Cierre actualizado del área del incendio del lago: El Bosque Nacional Los Padres ha aumentado el cierre del área para las tierras afectadas por el incendio del lago. Vea el mapa de la orden de cierre y la orden de cierre.  Esto permanecerá en vigor hasta el 18 de Agosto de 2024, o hasta que se revise o rescinda.  

Humo: El Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Santa Bárbara y el Distrito de Control de la Contaminación del Aire del Condado de Santa Bárbara (APCD) han actualizado la Alerta de Calidad del Aire que incluye el Valle de Santa Ynez y otras áreas cercanas al incendio del lago.

Áreas de evacuación: https://www.readysbc.org/4275/Lake-Fire-Incident---July-2024 Regístrese para recibir alertas de emergencia en ReadySBC.org.

Cierres de carreteras: Visite el Mapa de Cierres de Carreteras del Condado para obtener más detalles.

• Happy Canyon Road en el límite del Servicio Forestal

• Figueroa Mountain Road a 1/2 milla al norte de la autopista 154

• Avenida Calzada y Avenida Brinkerhofff a la altura de Roblar

There will be a Community Meeting TONIGHT, Sunday, July 14th from 6 to 6:30 pm. The meeting will be in a new location - Prickly Pear Elementary School. Similar to last night, the meeting will be streamed on Facebook Live on the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Facebook page.

Riley Creek Campground to Reopen Tomorrow

Final Riley Fire Update

HEALY, Alaska – Active fire suppression activities were completed Saturday afternoon and, in cooperation with the National Park Service, two popular trails reopened last night. The Horseshoe Lake Trail and the Mount Healy Overlook Trail are both now open. With most fire crews departing today and tomorrow, the Riley Creek Campground and Riley Creek Day Use Area are scheduled to reopen tomorrow, July 15th. Crews have been using Riley Creek as a staging and base camp area.

The Riley Fire has not been declared “out” but it is 100% contained. Reported acreage increase due to more accurate mapping. Smoke may still be visible from time to time inside the fire lines. Yesterday fire crews finished extinguishing all hotspots located 300 feet or closer to the perimeter. This “mopped up” area will help keep any remaining fire inside the perimeter if the fuels dry out and there is renewed fire activity in the days ahead. A small group of fire personnel will remain assigned to the fire after most personnel depart today and tomorrow. This group includes firefighter/pilots who will use an un-crewed aircraft to continue looking for hotspots that may exist in the deep duff layer on the forest floor. These firefighters will be ready to take appropriate suppression measures if the need arises.

“On behalf of the fire personnel, I’d like to thank the local community and the National Park Service for their patience and cooperation during the Riley Fire,” said Incident Commander Trainee Scott Beninati. “We’re happy things are returning to normal for both the visitors and residents,” he added.

Visit the Denali National Park and Preserve website for current trail and road conditions. For information regarding the fire area, contact Denali National Park at: 907-683-9532, 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., daily. 

Fire Investigation: The National Park Service is requesting information from anyone who may have witnessed the initial stages of the Riley Fire on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Contact the investigative Tip Line at 888-653-0009.

Evacuations: All evacuation statuses have been lifted. 

Temporary Flight Restrictions: A temporary flight restriction (TFR) remains in place over the Riley Fire until July 19th but has been reduced. Find more information at: 4/7281 NOTAM Details (faa.gov). 

Start date: July 11, 2024 

Location: 9 miles east of Ironside, OR 

Total personnel: 194 

Fire size: 114,559 

Cause: Human caused, under investigation 

OSFM task forces: 5 

Containment: 0%  

Vale, OR— Starting at 6:00 a.m. this morning, the Cow Valley Fire and Bonita Fire are being managed under Unified Command by Oregon State Fire Marshall Red Team and NW Team 6, which are both Complex Incident Management Teams. The Oregon State Fire Marshall Red Team will lead structure protection efforts and defend critical infrastructure. NW Team 6, will focus on fire suppression and request and coordinate wildland firefighting resources including firefighters, engine crews, aviation, and heavy equipment. More resources are being ordered and should arrive over the next several days.  

The Malheur County Sheriff’s Office has issued evacuation orders, check below for more information or visit the Malheur County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.  

The Cow Valley Fire started on July 11 and the cause is under investigation. The fire grew rapidly in size through dry flashy fuels (grass and juniper) due to severe weather conditions conducive to fire including high temperatures, low humidity levels, high winds, and a lack of overnight recovery time. On July 12, 2024 Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act which mobilized Oregon State Fire Marshall task force units from Marion, Clatsop, Multnomah, Lane, Umatilla counties to Malheur County for the first time in over 30 years.  

Yesterday, the Cow Valley Fire grew southeast towards Bully Creek Reservoir and Cottonwood Mountain Lookout Road. Firefighters completed some strategic firing operations from Bully Creek Road to prevent the advancement of the fire towards the geothermal power plant. The fire remains northwest and west of the community of Brogan and west of Hwy 26 near the communities of Jamieson and Vale.  

Today, crews will be working to suppress the Cow Valley Fire using direct and indirect attack. Indirect attack will include the creation of fireline, also know as handline or dozer line, some distance away from the fire. Fireline is created by firefighters or heavy equipment when they dig down to the mineral soil to create a perimeter around the fire. Indirect attack also includes the use of water from fire engines and water and retardant drops from aviation. Direct attack tactics will include strategic firing operations to reduce consumable (green) fuels ahead of the fire and to create fireline next to active fire. Firing operations will be minimized the smallest extent possible. 

BONITA FIRE: The Bonita Fire started on July 11 and the cause of it is under investigation. It is currently 2,275 acres. Yesterday, the fire spotted over the fire perimeter, but crews were able to extinguish the flames. Firefighters will continue to mop-up the fire perimeter by removing pockets of heat using water, hand tools, and heavy equipment.  

WEATHER AND SMOKE: A red flag warning is in effect until12:00am Sunday evening. A red flag warning occurs when the weather conditions show high temperatures, low humidity levels, and strong winds. This combination of weather conditions creates unstable conditions and could lead to extreme fire behavior. Thunderstorms are expected to move into the area later this afternoon. Lightning could create new fire starts and firefighters are prepared to address those. Temperatures could reach 104 degrees Fahrenheit today. Winds will be moving southeast at 3-14 mph, with gust up to 60 mph.  

Yesterday, smoke from the fire drifted east with the wind during the day and shifted west during the evening. For the current smoke information and the air quality index, visit airnow.gov.   

EVACUATIONS AND CLOSURES: 

Level 1 – Be Ready – Green 

The communities of Westfall and Vale. 

• Level 1, or “Get Ready”, evacuation means residents should prepare to evacuate and start packing essentials for themselves, pets, and livestock. 

Level 2 – Be Set – Yellow 

Residents along Highway 26 from Brogan to Willowcreek. This includes residents located north and west of Range Road (also known as Reservoir Road). 

• Level 2, or “Get Set”, evacuation means that there is high danger in the area and residents should prepare to leave at a moment's notice. If you or your family require additional time to evacuate, now is the time to do so.   

Level 3 – GO NOW – Red 

No locations are under this level of evacuation at this time. 

• Level 3, or “Go Now”, evacuation means that there is immediate danger. Leave without delay and do not return until officials announce that the area is safe.  

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

Cow Valley Fire Incident Website 

Cow Valley Fire Facebook 

Cow Valley Fire Phone Number: 541-208-4371    (7 a.m. – 7 p.m.) 

Bench Lake Fire Update

Sunday, July 14, 2024

Contact Fire Information: 208-901-7230 or 2024.benchlake@firenet.gov

Start Date: July 11, 2024

Cause: Unknown, Under Investigation

Size: 150 acres

Percent Containment: 0%

Helicopters: --

Scooper Planes: 2

Engines: 6

Crews: 4

Total Personnel: 186

Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team 4, led by Incident Commander Steve Shaw, assumed command of the Bench Lake Fire Saturday evening. The fire started Thursday about eight miles south of Stanley, and by Friday Sawtooth National Forest officials ordered the closure of the popular Redfish Lake and surrounding recreation area because of its close proximity to the fire and potential for fire growth under the current conditions. 

Another reason for issuing the Redfish Lake Recreation Complex closure is to provide water scooping aircraft and helicopters unobstructed access to the lake as they have worked continuously to limit the fire’s growth, dousing the flames with thousands of gallons of water from the lake. 

Yesterday afternoon’s gusts increased fire activity and growth. The fire’s acreage will be updated when an infrared flight can be conducted; at this time, it’s estimated at 150 acres. About 186 firefighting personnel are assigned to the incident and additional resources are being mobilized for the full suppression effort.

Fire engines are in place at the north end of the lake to offer protection for Redfish Lodge and other structures.  Hot shot crews are being positioned to assess where they can engage the fire directly by digging hand line and utilizing natural features such as rock screes to begin containing the fire perimeter. Incident managers note that ground crews will be exercising extreme caution because of the significant hazard posed by dead and diseased trees in the area.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation. 

Closures:  Sawtooth National Recreation Area officials issued an emergency closure for the Bench Lake Fire (0414-04-147) July 12 for the Redfish Lake recreation complex, including the lodge and associated buildings, roads, trails, trailheads, and campgrounds in the area. Visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sawtooth/alerts-notices for a map and more details on the closure order. Highway 75 remains open.