Incendio Anvil  

Área: 21,842 acres Fecha de Inicio: 25 de agosto, 2023 Localizado:  8 millas Este de Port Orford, OR 
Contención:  27%    Personal: 1,144  

Recursos: 32 escuadrillas de bomberos, 10 helicópteros, 46 camiones de bomberos 

A las 7:00 de la mañana del hoy, el Grupo 4, Great Basin, transfirió el comando de los incendios Anvil and Flat al Grupo 1, Southwest.  

El día de ayer, las escuadrillas de bomberos se enfocaron en ganar mas acceso dentro del incendio. Los bomberos se dedicaron a evaluar el impacto causado por la lluvia y continuaron progresando en el refuerzo de las líneas alternativas y de control. De esta manera, lograron realizar ciertos avances adicionales sobre el eje Norte, alcanzando un 27% de contención en el incendio. el día de hoy, los bomberos continuaran limpiando los deslizamientos del suelo y árboles caídos sobre el camino, con el objetivo de restablecer el acceso al área del incendio. Es una prioridad la construcción de líneas primarias de contención del fuego, enfatizándose en la esquina Norte, en donde las llamas lograron cruzar la bifurcación Sur de Sixes River. A pesar de que la lluvia se extendió sobre toda la zona, esta no fue suficiente para contener el Incendio Anvil en su totalidad. Se seguirá observando actividad en el incendio en las próximas semanas, hasta que se presenten lluvias consistentes o cierta cantidad de nieve que logren cubrir el área afectada. El fuego continuara quemándose lentamente en la vegetación alta y árboles caídos hasta que baje el nivel de humedad y el grado de temperaturas se caliente lo suficiente para permitir que las llamas empiecen a quemarse más activamente. 

Evacuaciones:  La Oficina del Alguacil para el Condado de curry, ha identificado cuatro zonas de evacuación alrededor del incendio Anvil. En horas de la tarde del lunes, el Alguacil logro reducir los Niveles de Evacuación. Zonas 1, 2 y 4 se encuentran en un Nivel 2 “LISTOS”. Los residentes podrán regresar a sus viviendas, pero deberán estar preparados para ser evacuados en caso de darse un incremento en el incendio. La Zona 3 ahora se encuentra en un Nivel 1 “PREPARESE”. La comunidad deberá estar atenta para los cambios en las condiciones hasta que se considere que el incendio ha sido contenido en su totalidad y las evacuaciones puedan ser levantadas completamente. Para revisar un mapa interactivo de evacuación, visite: https://bit.ly/45UIh2E. Puede registrarse en el sistema de Alertas de emergencias para el condado: https://bit.ly/CurryCoEM.  

Ordenes de Cierres para ciertas áreas y carreteras:  Para la seguridad de los bomberos y para el público en general, el Bosque Nacional de Rogue River-Siskiyou (RRSNF)y la Agencia para el Manejo de Tierras en el distrito de Coos Bay, han dictado una orden de cierre para el Incendio Anvil. Puede encontrar mapas e información más detallada en: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-closures/orrsf-anvil-fire.  

Restricciones: El 27 de septiembre, 2023 a las 12:01 a.m., el Bosque Nacional de Rogue River Siskiyou, cambio el nivel de peligro de incendios a “Moderado” y redujo el Nivel de Precaución de Incendios a Nivel 1. Se levantaron todas las restricciones de Uso Público en la sección silvestre de Rogue River. 

Incendio Flat 

Área:  34,242 acres   Inicio: 15 de julio, 2023     Localizado:  2 millas Sureste de Agness, OR     

Contención:  75% Personal:  11    Recursos: 3 camiones de bomberos 

Permanece en efecto la Orden de Cierre para el Bosque nacional de Rogue River-Siskiyou. Información al día: https://bit.ly/RRSNFAlerts 

Información General   

Condiciones climáticas:  Una alta cantidad de lluvia se dio en ambos incendios en las últimas 36 horas. Por el momento, algunas áreas han registrado hasta 5”. Las lluvias proseguirán el día de hoy con un total pronosticado de otros 1/4” de precipitación. Los vientos cambiaran a brisas con rumbo Oeste. Las lluvias decrecerán por la tarde, pero existe la posibilidad de observarse múltiples lluvias ligeras hasta el viernes. Durante el fin de semana, se dará una tendencia seca y las temperaturas podrían empezar a incrementarse ligeramente.  

Condiciones del humo:  Se podrá incrementar la presencia del humo para los próximos días debido a la materia de combustión secándose y por el incremento en la actividad del incendio. Para información al día en la presencia del humo y la calidad del aire, visite: https://bit.ly/SWORsmoke. Caltrans ha publicado un horario del cierre de carreteras y restricciones en las líneas de tráfico, para el Hwy. US 199. Las autoridades locales recomiendan no utilizar esta ruta si no es realmente necesario. Para encontrar información específica en el acceso de carreteras, por favor lea el sitio de Caltrans QuickMap en: https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ y también el sitio de Oregon Department of Transportation site en: https://www.tripcheck.com/.  No utilize las carreteras forestales como una ruta alternativa.  

Contact Fire Information: (541) 216-4579 or (541) 237-6369 

Email: 2023.anvil@firenet.gov 

Facebook: facebook.com/flatfireoregon2023 

X/Twitter: twitter.com/RRSNF 

Inciweb Anvil Fire: bit.ly/AnvilFireOR 

Inciweb Flat Fire: bit.ly/FlatFireOR

Anvil Fire 

Size: 21,842 acres Start Date:  August 25, 2023 Location:  8 miles east of Port Orford, OR 
Containment:  27% Total personnel: 1,144 Resources: 32 crews, 10 helicopters, 46 engines 

At 7:00 a.m. today, Great Basin Team 4 transferred command of the Anvil and Flat Fires to Southwest Team 1. Yesterday, fire crews focused on gaining access to the fires. On the Anvil Fire, firefighters assessed impacts from the rain and continued to make progress bolstering containment and alternate lines. Containment increased to 27% as crews made additional progress on the north end of the fire.  

Today, crews will continue cleaning up landslides and downed trees that are impacting roads to reestablish access to the fire area. Constructing primary fire containment lines is the first priority, with an emphasis on the northeast corner of the fire, where the fire has crossed the South Fork Sixes River.  The rain, although widespread, is not enough to fully contain the Anvil Fire.  Expect to see continued fire activity over the coming weeks, until ongoing, consistent rain or snow covers the fire area.  It will continue to smolder in heavy vegetation and downed timber until humidity drops and temperatures warm enough to allow flames to burn more actively again.  

Evacuations:  Curry County Sheriff’s Office has identified four evacuation zones around the Anvil Fire.  On Monday afternoon, the Sheriff was able to reduce the evacuation levels.  Zones 1, 2, and 4 are now in Level 2 “Be Set” status.  Residents may return home but should be prepared to evacuate should fire activity increase again.  Zone 3 is now in Level 1 “Ready” status.  All residents should remain attentive to changing conditions until the fire is more fully contained and the evacuations can be lifted completely.  View the interactive evacuation map at https://bit.ly/AnvilEvacs.  Sign up for Curry Co. emergency alerts at https://bit.ly/CurryCoEM. 

Area and Road Closures:  For the safety of firefighters and the public, the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest (RRSNF) and Coos Bay District Bureau of Land Management have issued closure orders for the Anvil Fire area.  Find maps and closure information at https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-closures/orrsf-anvil-fire. 

Fire Restrictions: On Sept. 27 at 12:01 am, The Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest has moved to “moderate” fire danger and Industrial Fire Precaution Level was reduced to Level 1. All Public Use Restrictions on the Wild Section of the Rogue River have been lifted.   

Flat Fire 

Size:  34,242 acres   Start Date:  July 15, 2023     Location:  2 miles southeast of Agness, OR    Containment:  75%  Total personnel:  11    Resources: 3 engines 

The RRSNF closure on the Flat Fire remains in effect: https://bit.ly/RRSNFAlerts 

General Information  

Weather:  Heavy rain fell over both fires in the past 36 hours.  Some areas recorded more than 5” so far.  Isolated showers will continue today with up to another ¼ - 1” forecast.  Winds will shift to westerly breezes. By the weekend, the trend will dry out and temperatures may begin to climb slightly. 

Smoke:  Smoke may being to increase in the coming days as fuels dry out and fire activity increases. Visit https://bit.ly/SWORsmoke for current smoke and air quality updates. Please drive slowly and with headlights on through any fire area. Caltrans issued a schedule of road closures and lane restrictions on US-199 northeast from Crescent City. Local law enforcement cautions against any non-essential traffic along this route. For specific information on road access, please see the Caltrans QuickMap site, https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ and Oregon Department of Transportation site, https://www.tripcheck.com/.  Do not use forest roads for alternate routes. 

Contact Fire Information: (541) 216-4579 or (541) 237-6369 

Email: 2023.anvil@firenet.gov 

Facebook: facebook.com/flatfireoregon2023 

X/Twitter: twitter.com/RRSNF 

Inciweb Anvil Fire: bit.ly/AnvilFireOR 

Inciweb Flat Fire: bit.ly/FlatFireOR

Deschutes National Forest rescinds closure for Petes Lake Fire

Bend, Ore. – Effective Wednesday, September 27, the Deschutes National Forest will rescind the temporary Forest Closure Order (06-18-01-23-26) for the Petes Lake Fire.

The closure began on September 19 and encompassed all Deschutes National Forest managed lands including Horse Lake Trail, Island Meadow Trail, Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail - Irish Mtn., Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail - Maiden Peak, Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail - Three Sister, Senoj Lake Trail #14.1, Six Lakes Trail, Six Lakes Trailhead, Snowshoe Lakes Trail, Winopee Lake Trail, Winopee Tie Trail, Winopee Trailhead, and Elk Lake Trailhead. All of these areas, including the Wanoga Sno-Park are now open to the public.

A portion of the Pacific Crest Trail was burned over by the Petes Lake Fire and the public is reminded to use caution through fire-impacted areas.

The Petes Lake Fire remains on the Willamette National Forest and forecasted wetter and colder weather conditions are expected to keep fire activity minimal until a season ending event fully extinguishes hot spots.

The Petes Lake Fire was started by lighting on August 25, 2023. The fire is now 3,254 acres and 50% of the indirect suppression measures (e.g. the shaded fuel break, roadside mastication and brushing) has been completed at this time. The use of indirect suppression strategizes minimizes risk to firefighters, while offering containment options for this and future fires.
 

Public Use Restrictions Lifted Across the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest 

Medford, Ore-September 27, 2023 - Recent rains and lower temperatures across the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest (RRSNF) have prompted the lifting of all Public Use Restrictions on the forest, effective tomorrow, September 27th at 12:01 a.m..

The forest will move to "moderate" fire danger on all five Ranger Districts. 

The Industrial Fire Precaution Level will be reduced to Level 1. 

For up-to-date information regarding fire season, ongoing fires, and fire restrictions, follow the RRSNF on Twitter and Facebook. 

Further information regarding fire danger and fire statistics to date on the RRSNF can be found on the RRSNF's Fire Management Page.

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CURRENT SITUATION: Crews have been closely monitoring the Smith River Fire as they anticipated rainfall on Monday.

Today, they have returned to assess the impact of the rain on the fire. While there has been a change in management, the primary objectives of ensuring life safety, continued fire suppression efforts, and initiating suppression recovery activities remain unchanged. Incident Management Team 4 has transferred command to Incident Management Team 12. This transition was made following thorough meetings, shadowing, and briefings of Team 12 by Team 4. Effective today, Team 12 assumes command of the Smith River Complex. Minimal fire activity is expected along the fire line. The recent rain has helped in dampening the fire's spread, reducing the immediate threat. 

Crews will be conducting regular patrols along the fire line to ensure that any remaining hotspots or smoldering areas are promptly identified and addressed. Continuous monitoring of the fire's behavior and its potential to flare up will be a top priority to prevent any spread outside containment lines. Efforts to repair and rehabilitate areas where fire crews created fire breaks will commence. This includes mitigating the environmental impact caused during normal firefighting operations. Residents and visitors are urged to remain vigilant and stay informed about the latest updates from local authorities. While the immediate threat may have diminished, it is crucial to adhere to any safety instructions and be prepared for any unforeseen changes in fire behavior. Firefighter and public safety remain paramount in managing this incident. Your safety is our top priority, and we appreciate your cooperation and support during this challenging time. Updates will be issued every other day from this time (9/27/2023) forward. 

WEATHER: Weather over the fire area today will be mostly cloudy with rain expected to taper off in the morning, then isolated showers in the afternoon. Temperatures in the valleys will range from a high of 60°-65° with ridgetop temperatures in the mid to high 50’s. Relative humidity values will range from 71-78% in valleys to 76-83% along ridgetops. Winds are anticipated out of the northwest 4-7mph in the valleys, and 7-12mph along ridgetops. The extended outlook shows a weak weather system moving through the area until Friday with cooler than normal temperatures, and a 20-40% of showers.

EVACUATIONS: All evacuations have been lifted. For continuous updates, view the interactive evacuation map online tinyurl.com/29vv2wpm.

CLOSURES: US 199 in Del Norte County will be fully closed twice daily, Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 11 AM and from 1 PM to 4 PM. During all open hours, traffic will be one-way and piloted between Grassy Flat Campground east of Gasquet and Oregon Mountain Road. Motorists should anticipate delays during all open hours. Caltrans provides information on current highway conditions online (roads.dot.ca.gov), by phone (800-427-7623), and on Facebook (facebook.com/CaltransD1).

Six Rivers National Forest lands, roads, and trails around the Smith River Complex fires are closed (Forest Order No. 10- 23-08). View the Order, closure map, and day use exceptions on the Forest’s website: tinyurl.com/4atens8c.

NEWS RELEASE BLM Oregon/Washington State Office, Oregon Media Contact: Cheyne Rossbach at crossbac@blm.gov September 27, 2023 BLM Emergency Closure Order Rescinded near the Chilcoot Fire Roseburg, Ore. Roseburg, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has lifted the emergency closure associated with the Chilcoot fire, along Canton Creek and Pass Creek on lands administered by the BLM, Roseburg District.

The signed order Rescinding the closure is available online at: https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safetyand-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-info/oregon-washington/fire-restrictions This order shall go into effect at 01:00 p.m. PDT on September 27, 2023. “We ask that the public continue to be cautious and watch for fire vehicle activity on the roadways,” said Michael Korn, Swiftwater Field Manager. “Removing this closure will allow the public to access the Scaredman campground and day use area.” Questions regarding this action may be addressed to the Roseburg District Office at (541) 440-4930. For more information on Oregon/Washington Fire Closures and Restrictions, please visit: https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-info/oregon-washington/firerestrictions For information about the BLM, Roseburg District, visit: https://www.blm.gov/office/roseburg-district-office For information about recreation opportunities on the Roseburg District and other BLM managed public lands, please visit: https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation Additional information about the Scaredman campground can be found at: https://www.blm.gov/visit/scaredmanrecreation-site -BLMThe BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations

27 de septiembre de 2023

Continúan las obras en el Complejo Cowlitz 

(RANDLE, Wash.) – El Complejo Cowlitz está contenido en un 39% con un total de 731 acres quemados.

Actualmente hay 137 recursos asignados al Complejo Cowlitz. Los equipos siguen trabajando en la reparación de la supresión. Con las fuertes lluvias, los equipos siguen limpiando los escombros de las zanjas y construir barras de agua en las carreteras de grava. Esto ayuda a asegurar que la lluvia no retroceda e inunde las zanjas o lave los caminos de grava. Los Jefes de Incendios siguen evaluando el equipo y los recursos necesarios en el incendio para completar los trabajos de reparación necesarios. El incendio de Grassy Mountain sigue produciendo pequeñas cantidades de humo pero no se han detectado nuevos focos de calor. Varios incendios pequeños en el complejo serán controlados por aire cuando el tiempo lo permita, pero todos los incendios han mostrado poca o ninguna actividad desde que comenzaron las recientes lluvias.

El tiempo: Una ronda adicional de chubascos continuará el miércoles, disminuyendo en cobertura e intensidad por la tarde. La lluvia puede llegar a ser fuerte en ocasiones hasta el miércoles por la mañana. Las precipitaciones adicionales durante el día del miércoles al miércoles por la noche oscilarán entre 0,40-0,75 "en gran parte de la zona del incendio. Las mínimas matinales serán de 45-50 grados. Las máximas el miércoles por la tarde volverán a rondar los 50 grados. Los valores de humedad relativa se mantendrán por encima del 75%. Los vientos cambiarán del oeste 4-8 mph en gran parte de la zona, mientras que 8-15 mph con rachas cercanas a 25 mph en las crestas expuestas.

Mensaje de seguridad: Nuestro equipo de seguridad pide a todo el mundo que tenga cuidado al conducir por las carreteras. Con las fuertes lluvias, el agua puede acumularse en las calzadas y provocar peligros invisibles. Los animales también son más difíciles de ver cuando se conduce. Todavía tenemos equipos de conducción y de trabajo a lo largo de la zona de incendios a fin de estar al tanto de los camiones de bomberos y otros equipos en la zona.

Antecedentes: Hubo 30 incendios en el complejo. Los incendios se iniciaron el 25 de agosto tras un rayo que cayó sobre el bosque nacional de Gifford Pinchot. La mayoría se han contenido y se encuentran en estado de patrulla o vigilancia mientras continúan las reparaciones de extinción.

Restricciones de quema de bosques: Los bosques nacionales de Mount Hood y Gifford Pinchot han rescindido las restricciones de quema de uso público. Para obtener información actualizada, visite su sitio web https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/mthood/fire  y https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/giffordpinchot/fire.

Cierres: Debido a las actividades de los incendios en curso, las siguientes carreteras y senderos están cerrados al público para ayudar a garantizar la seguridad pública y de los bomberos: Carreteras forestales 25, 9300 y 9341, Boundary Trail #1 (desde Elk Pass hasta la intersección con Summit Prairie), Summit Prairie #2, Craggy Peak #3, Snagtooth #4, Quartz #5, Stabler Camp 17, Wright Meadows #80, Basin Camp #3A, Quartz #5B (French Creek), Snyder Pasture #80A.

Restricciones Temporales de Vuelo: El TFR ha sido eliminado. No hay restricciones de vuelo sobre el Complejo Cowlitz en este momento.información: https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_3_3758.html

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Fire personnel are working today, Wednesday, Sept. 27, on securing the perimeter and addressing final burning locations for the Unit 1 area of the #CowCreekRx burn. This burn is located approximately 9 miles east of Gateway, Colorado, and 25 miles southwest of Grand Junction, Colorado. Firefighters are working to complete Unit 1 of this burn today, which can be identified in the map included on this site. 

Smoke may be visible in the Gateway and Grand Junction areas. The public is advised not to call 911 for smoke related to this prescribed burn. 

For more information on how prescribed fire smoke may affect your health, please visit https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/wood-smoke-and-health.

Prescription (RX) burning is important to maintain a fire-adapted ecosystem and is essential for wildfire prevention. For more information on prescription burning and its use, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/prescribed-fire.

Morgan Fire Update: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 
Fire Information line: 541-460-7602 8am-8pm 

The Morgan Fire is burning in steep, forested terrain, approximately 21 miles northwest of Lakeview, Oregon and 8 miles north of Quartz Mountain, on both private and National Forest System lands.  

Temporary Road Closure: The Fremont-Winema National Forest issued a temporary closure for public safety on a segment of Forest Service Road 2800, between its junction with Forest Road 3428 on the north and Forest Road 2800-016 on the south. A copy of the order and map is on the Forest website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/fremont-winema 

There are no longer any evacuation levels associated with the Morgan Fire. 

Yesterday: Firefighters found a single spot fire across the containment line on the north end resulting from the strong dry winds and successfully contained and mopped it up. Crews gained additional containment and established deeper mop-up around the fire, and began fire line repair. The infrared detection unmanned aerial platform (drone) was used overnight and did not detect any new areas of heat requiring attention. 

Today’s Activities: Firefighters will mop-up and secure fire line, remove felled hazard trees, and continue repairing dozer and hand lines. Repair consists of returning the disturbed areas, fire lines, staging areas, helipads etc., to as natural a state as possible. This is to minimize any future damage or impacts to the watersheds due to erosion. Heavy equipment is used to pull back the removed natural vegetation over the dozer lines to protect the soil and make it easier for the ground to recover. 

Weather: A few light rain showers are possible early Wednesday morning, however generally dry weather is expected through Thursday with lighter, more seasonable winds. Cooler air will filter into the area, with overnight temperatures at or below freezing beginning Wednesday night through the weekend.  

Be safe in the woods! Please avoid travelling in recently burned areas. Fire-weakened trees can fall without warning, and burned ground can be unstable underfoot and contain hidden hot spots. 

Fire Information and Links 

Inciweb:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/orfwf-morgan-fire  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nwteam7  

https://www.facebook.com/SCOFMPFIREINFO  
https://www.facebook.com/R6FWNF 

September 27, 2023

Work Continues at the Cowlitz Complex 

(RANDLE, Wash.) – The Cowlitz Complex is 39% contained with a total of 731 acres burned.

There are currently 137 resources assigned to the Cowlitz Complex. Crews are continuing to work on suppression repair. With the heavy rain, crews are continuing to clean debris from the ditches and build water bars on the gravel roads. This helps ensure the rain doesn’t back up and flood the ditches or washout the gravel roadways. Fire Managers continue to evaluate equipment and resources needed on fire to complete necessary repair work. The Grassy Mountain fire is still producing small amounts of smoke but has no new heat detected. Several small fires in the complex will be monitored by air when the weather permits but all the fires have shown little to no activity since the recent rains began.

Weather: An additional round of showers will continue Wednesday, diminishing in coverage and intensity in the afternoon. Rain may become heavy at times through Wednesday morning. Additional rainfall during the day Wednesday through Wednesday night will range from 0.40-0.75” over much of the fire area. Morning lows will be 45-50 degrees. Expect highs Wednesday afternoon in the 50s once again. Relative humidity values will remain above 75 percent. Winds will shift out of the west 4-8 mph over much of the area, while 8-15 mph with gusts near 25 mph over exposed ridges.

Safety Message: Our safety team asks that everyone use caution when driving on the roadways. With the heavy rains, water can stand along roadways causing unseen safety hazards. Animals are harder to see as you drive as well. We still have crews out driving and working along the fire area so be aware of fire engines and other equipment in the area.

Background: There were 30 fires in the complex. The fires started August 25th after a lightning event across the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Most have been contained and are in patrol or monitor status as suppression repair continues.

Closures: Due to ongoing fire activities, the following roads and trails are closed to the public to help ensure public and firefighter safety: Forest Roads 25, 9300 and 9341, Boundary Trail #1 (from Elk Pass to intersection with Summit Prairie), Summit Prairie #2, Craggy Peak #3, Snagtooth #4, Quartz #5, Stabler Camp 17, Wright Meadows #80, Basin Camp #3A, Quartz #5B (French Creek), Snyder Pasture #80A.

Temporary Flight Restrictions: The TFR has been removed. There are not flight restrictions over the Cowlitz Complex at this time.

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