Actualización sobre el complejo norte de Smith River

16 de septiembre del 2023

Tamaño: 90,294 total/ 12,342 en Oregón      

Ubicación: Grants Pass, OR         

Fecha de inicio:  15 de agosto de 2023

Contención: 51%                     

Personal total: 1,677 para el complejo                  

Causa: Rayo

Recursos: 45 equipos, 11 helicópteros, 65 camiones de bomberos, 11 buldóceres, 25 tanques de agua,14 trituradoras   1 excavadora
 

Ayer: Los bomberos Helitack trabajaron durante toda la noche en el extremo noroeste del incendio para contener el perímetro durante los días de clima crítico para el fuego. Los equipos en este extremo del incendio concentraron las labores en neutralizar y agregar profundidad a la línea de control con quema controlada. El Departamento de calidad ambiental de Oregón emitió una advertencia de humo ayer por la mañana (que estará vigente hasta la noche del domingo) para los condados de Curry y Josephine.

Actividades de hoy:  La capa de humo y el regreso de los vientos del noroeste mantendrán el incendio bajo control durante los próximos días. A medida que el clima se normaliza, los equipos en el extremo norte del incendio seguirán neutralizando y quemando focos internos de vegetación. Por su parte, los equipos en el extremo noroeste, monitorearán las condiciones y seguirán trabajando para lograr la contención con apoyo aéreo, siempre que lo permita la visibilidad. En el extremo del este, los equipos comenzarán a retirar la protección de estructuras (bombas, mangueras y rociadores) en algunas propiedades de las zonas evacuadas.

Humo: Se encuentra vigente una advertencia de calidad de humo en los condados Curry y Josephine que estará en efecto hasta a noche del domingo 17 de septiembre debido al humo de los incendios de los complejos de Anvil y Smith River. El impacto del humo MUY NOCIVO y PELIGROSO se mantendrá durante la mayor parte del día, con posible mejoría durante esta noche. Algunos niveles de humo pueden cambiar rápido según el clima; consulte las condiciones actualizadas en: https://bit.ly/SWORsmoke

Cierres: El Bosque Nacional Rogue River-Siskiyou emitió una orden de cierre para una zona y un corredor de 400 yardas de ancho a lo largo de las carreteras Forest Road 1106 (al sur de Elk Mountain Road), Forest Road 1205 (Lower Wheeler Road) y Forest Road 1983 (Mt. Emily Road) desde ayer, 14 de septiembre, hasta el 31 de octubre de 2023. Este cierre permite realizar con seguridad las operaciones asociadas al complejo norte de Smith River. Asimismo, se mantienen vigentes los cierres en BLM. Visite bit.ly/RRSNFAlerts o https://www.blm.gov/orwafire para tener más información.

Cierres vehiculares y retrasos: A partir del jueves, 14 de septiembre, Caltrans en el condado Del Norte emitió un horario de cierre de camino y restricciones de canales en la carretera US-199. Durante los días de semana, se mantendrá una combinación de cierres de caminos y restricciones de canales. Durante el fin de semana, la carretera permanecerá abierta, pero con restricciones de canales y camiones señalizadores, por lo que es probable que el tráfico sea lento. Para tener información específica sobre el acceso a las carreteras, consulte el mapa de Caltrans https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ y la página del Departamento de transporte de Oregón https://www.tripcheck.com/. Las fuerzas de seguridad locales recomiendan evitar cualquier traslado no esencial en esta vía. Los programas y aplicaciones de navegación han llevado a los viajeros a zonas activas del incendio. No utilice los caminos del bosque como rutas alternativas.

Evacuaciones: La zona al este de la carretera US-199, desde el poste de la milla 39 hasta la frontera entre Oregón/California en el condado de Josephine, al suroeste, se encuentra en Nivel 1-ESTAR PREPARADO; el oeste de la US-199 se mantiene en Nivel 2-PREPARADO PARA EVACUAR hasta que mejoren las condiciones del incendio y los riesgos. Consulte la página de gestión de incidencias de Rogue Valley y suscríbase para recibir alertas de evacuación y actualizaciones en https://rvem.org/. Aquí también podrá encontrar un mapa interactivo de primera respuesta al incendio con las zonas de evacuación.

Restricciones: Agradecemos que respecte la Restricción temporal de vuelo (TFR, en inglés) vigente para el complejo de Smith River. Mantenga a los drones lejos de las operaciones de extinción y de la zona de TFR. Si usted vuela, nosotros no podemos hacerlo. ¡No sea responsable de suspender una misión contra incendio! Para tener más información sobre la TFR visite https://tfr.faa.gov/.

Smith River Complex

News - 09/16/2023

Please view #SmithRiverComplex-SouthZone Morning Operational Briefing with Kerri Williamson, Operations Section Chief with California Interagency Incident Management Team 4 for  9/16/2023

SMITH RIVER COMPLEX—SOUTH Incident Update
Date: 9/16/23

Location: Six Rivers National Forest
Size: acres 90,294
Percent Contained: 51%
Cause: Lightning
Start Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2023, 6:01 PM
Vegetation: Timber (Litter and Understory) and Brush
Number of Personnel Assigned: 1,677

ANNOUNCEMENT: Effective today Six Rivers National Forest is reducing the forest closure order for 
the Gasquet, Lower Trinity, and Mad River Ranger Districts. The following Day Use Areas are open 
for public access: The Forks’ Boat Launch; Myrtle Beach River Access; and Margie’s River Access. 
The Mad River Ranger District office will remain open this weekend, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 
closed for lunch at noon. For more information, visit: 
https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1139169.pdf. 

CURRENT SITUATION: Fire crews focused on conducting fire suppression operations yesterday around 
the fire’s boundary. Crews mopped up burned areas near or around control lines, reinforced existing 
fire control lines, and checked for heat to detect any remaining fire in burned areas. On the 
fire’s east side near Idlewild, down to Washington Flat and Little Jones Creek, crews continued 
strategic firing operations through the night and are checking the area for remaining heat. On the 
Hurdy Gurdy Fire crews continue conducting strategic firing operations on the northwest side and 
mopping up the lower southern end. Crews completed a shaded fuel break near Table Mountain and are 
conducting hazard tree abatement along the fire line. On the southwestern side, near Coon Creek, 
crews are actively patrolling the area and mopping up as needed. In Stoney Creek, north of Gasquet, 
crews and helicopters continue suppressing areas of heat to prevent fire progression. On the 
western side active fire remains in steep and hard to access terrain. Helicopter water drops are 
being used for fire suppression all around the active fireline. Going into the weekend fire 
behavior is remaining minimal for much of the fire due to smoke inversion with some areas of 
moderate behavior.

WEATHER: Conditions remain unseasonably warm and dry with very light winds. Expect smoke to hang in 
the valleys with a shallow inversion and poor visibility. Fuels will be dry and receptive.

EVACUATIONS: Some Del Norte County evacuation zones remain under either a Level 2 (Get Set) or 
Level 1 (Get Ready) evacuation order. View the interactive evacuation map online: 
tinyurl.com/29vv2wpm..

AIR QUALITY: Smoke Outlooks with air quality and forecast information are available here: 
tinyurl.com/258mfms3.

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 Madrona 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, trails, and recreation sites in the vicinity of the 
complex are closed 6). View the Order and closure map on the Forest’s website: tinyurl.com/4atens8c.
 

September 16, 2023 Fire Update
 

Size: 2,055 acres

Containment: 51%

Total personnel: 480

Current Situation: The Camp Creek fire remains within established firelines where firefighters have been engaged in suppression actions to keep the fire as small as possible while providing for firefighter safety and protecting communities and the Bull Run watershed. There was an increase in fire activity yesterday which resulted in smoke that was visible from areas along the Highway 26 Corridor. This increased fire activity was primarily due to interior islands of unburned vegetation in the northwest portion of the fire. The interior burning was well within, and did not threaten, the established fireline. There was very little perimeter growth overall yesterday. Smoke will likely be visible again today as interior islands continue to burn out.

Representatives of the Incident Management Team shared fire information with the community at a Friday pop-up information briefing in Welches yesterday. They will also be stationed at the following locations today through Sunday to provide fire updates and answer questions:

• Saturday (9/16): Hoodland Thriftway in Welches, 1 – 5 p.m. &  Jonsrud Viewpoint, 1 – 5 p.m.
• Sunday (9/17): Hoodland Thriftway in Welches, OR, 1 – 4 p.m. & Jonsrud Viewpoint, 1 – 4 p.m.

Today’s Activities: Today firefighters will continue holding the fire within established containment lines and mopping up to remove heat to improve security of the fireline. They will also continue chipping or hauling away vegetation debris created from fireline preparation. Along the eastern edge of the fire, where there continues to be minimal fire growth, crews are prepared to implement firing operations if needed, to secure the fireline. Aviation resources will be supporting operations with aerial reconnaissance and they remain poised to deliver water in support of operational needs.

Weather: Today will continue to be warm and dry though cooler and more moist air will start to arrive late in the afternoon. Cooler conditions will continue through the remainder of the weekend and in the beginning of the week. Little to no perimeter growth is anticipated with these weather conditions.

Smoke: Current smoke outlook: https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook/2c7a8f9b

Closures: Barlow Wayside Park and the Sandy Ridge Recreation Site are temporarily closed due to fire activity. Clackamas County residents can sign up at https://www.clackamas.us/dm/publicalerts to receive emergency alerts via email, phone, or text.

Restrictions: A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is issued over the fire area. It is illegal for the public to fly drones over or near wildfires because of the potential for accidents and disruption of suppression operations. Regardless of the fire, aircraft is not permitted to fly over the Bull Run watershed.

Operational Briefing Video: View the September 16, Operational Video (4:03)

Fuego

Los incendios Grizzly, Brice Creek y Tyee Ridge mostraron algo de actividad de quema durante el viernes, con un período activo notable en los incendios regionales al norte, fuera del Bosque Umpqua. La calidad del aire reducida continuará principalmente en la proximidad y al sur de los incendios de Tyee Ridge y Chilcoot. Las condiciones cálidas y secas continuarán hasta el lunes, lo que podría llevar a un mayor potencial de incendios y humo en la región a principios de la semana. Se pueden encontrar detalles
adicionales sobre los incendios en Tyee Ridge y otros incendios en Inciweb. 

Fire

The Grizzly, Brice Creek and Tyee Ridge fires exhibited some active burning during Friday with a notable active period in regional fires to the north outside the Umpqua Forest. Reduced AQ will continue mainly in proximity and south of the Tyee Ridge and Chilcoot fires. Warm and dry conditions will continue into Monday, which could lead to further fire and smoke potential for the region early in the week. Additional details on the fires are available at Tyee Ridge and other fires Inciweb.
 

Northwest Team 6 is managing five fires in the area. In addition to the two fires listed in this update NW Team 6 is managing the Brice, Dinner, and Grizzly Fires further north on the Umpqua National Forest. A reconnaissance flight was done over all the fires yesterday to gain intel on where fire activity may have increased. There were some more active spots found, but overall fires have not grown significantly.

Chilcoot Fire: Size: 1,769 acres | Start Date: August 24, 2023 | Cause: Lightning | Containment: 60%

Yesterday, the fire put up a small smoke column on the southern flank due to dry conditions. Helicopters were able to assist ground crews and drop water over this hot spot throughout the day. In the north, crews identified a hot spot and were able to use hose lays and crews to bring water to it. Today, crews will continue extinguishing hot spots within 100 feet of the fire perimeter and work in coordination with aviation.

Ridge Fire: Size:  219 acres | Start Date: August 25, 2023 | Cause: Lightning | Containment: 95%

The Ridge Fire is now in patrol status with control lines completed around the fire, and minimal heat close to the lines. Yesterday, an Unstaffed Aerial System (UAS)/ Drone was flown over the fire using an infrared camera and no heat has been detected within 200 feet of the control lines. Two engines will remain ready to engage if fire activity increases. Fire personnel are confident in their control lines and that the fire will not spread outside of these lines.

Weather: Today will be slightly cooler than yesterday with highs in the 80s, but still warm and dry. Winds will remain light shifting from east in the morning to northwest in the afternoon. Ridgetops could experience gusts up to 18 mph in the afternoon. There will be haze from other regional fires today.

Smoke: Smoke outlooks are available at https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook/467b8c16?

Safety and Closures:  There is a forest closure for portions of the Umpqua National Forest in response to fire activity in the area to protect public and wildland firefighter safety. A Closure Order for the Canton Creek area has been issued by Bureau of Land Management (BLM): Chilcoot Ridge Fire Emergency Closure Order BLM Roseburg District. There is a Temporary Flight Restriction over these fires.

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chilcootridgefires2023
Fire Information: (541) 900-5862, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM 
Email: 2023.chilcoot@firenet.gov

Friday’s unseasonably warm and dry weather tested containment features on all three fires. Although there was a moderate amount of smoke visible Friday afternoon, its source was mostly from islands of unburned fuel well within the fire perimeters, the Grizzly Fire did grow about 25 acres. Crews working on the ground supported by aircraft were successful in preventing large scale growth on all three fires.

Brice Creek Fire: Size: 588 acres | Start Date: August 24, 2023, | Cause: Lightning | Containment: 55%

Yesterday, helicopters and scoopers made water drops in the southwest and northeast regions as hotspots surfaced due to the warmer and drier weather.  Firefighters hiked south of Road 709 mopping up to bolster the fire line. Today, firefighters will continue to hold, secure, and mop up control lines. Helicopter bucket work is anticipated to address flare ups, and crews will work to complete contingency lines.  

Dinner Fire: Size:  304 acres | Start Date: August 24, 2023, | Cause: Lightning | Containment: 95%

Engine crews patrolled the perimeter of the fire Friday to ensure that no smoke, hot spots or hazards having the potential to breach containment lines remain. A few areas of minor concern were located; additional crews will patrol and secure lines today to ensure that all threats to containment have been mitigated. Suppression repair will be ongoing.

Grizzly Fire: Size:  112 acres | Start Date: August 24, 2023, | Cause: Lightning | Containment: 0%

Yesterday, two scoopers and helicopters worked throughout the day dropping water on fire edge to slow fire growth. With assistance from aviation, the fire remained east of Champion Creek and south of Grizzly Creek. Scoopers were again requested for use today along with helicopters to help limit the fires spread in the very steep terrain. Structures are prepped, monitored and secured.

Weather:  Warm and dry conditions will continue through the weekend with Saturday being only slightly cooler than Friday, temperatures down 3-4 degrees with humidity up 8-10%. 

Evacuations:  Lane County issued a Level 2 Evacuation (Be Set) for all private lands and mining claims in the Bohemia areas within the Cottage Grove Ranger District of the Umpqua National Forest.

Safety and Closures: Please remember to stay out of the fire area; this includes flying any unmanned aircraft (drones), if you fly we can’t. There is a forest closure for portions of the Umpqua National Forest in response to fire activity in the area to protect public and wildland firefighter safety.  There is a Temporary Flight Restriction over the fire area.  

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bricecreekdinnergrizzlyfires2023/
Fire Information: (541) 900-5862, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM     
Email: 2023.dinner@firenet.gov

Evacuations lifted on Tyee Ridge Complex

UMPQUA, Ore.—The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has cancelled all evacuation notices for the Tyee Ridge Complex. Structures are no longer threatened. Closures on Bureau of Land Management managed lands remain in place. 

Saturday, September 16, 2023

WEATHER: Hot and dry conditions will persist today, with slightly lower temperatures than yesterday. A slow cooling and moistening trend will begin tomorrow as northwest winds develop through the afternoon. There is a slight chance (20%) of afternoon thunderstorms both today and tomorrow.

FIRE BEHAVIOR: Due to prolonged hot and dry weather, backing and flanking fire movement will occur in preheated receptive fuels when aligned with topography. Isolated torching, especially in areas of standing dead fuel, may occur. Firefighters continue to monitor for heat and potential spotting. Due to the chance of thunderstorms, increasing ridgetop winds in the afternoon may increase fire activity.

WEST SIDE OVERVIEW (ACRES/CONTAINMENT):

Elliot (12,835 acres, 51%), UFish (6,754 acres, 33%), Hancock (1,740 acres, 100%).

On the Ufish Fire, low-intensity burning continues in the Titus Creek drainage due to heavy fuels and snags. This area continues to be closely monitored and assessed. On the Elliot Fire, crews are monitoring the Dillon Creek area on the southwest perimeter and continue to reinforce direct line on the north.

Hazard tree removal continues along the Highway 96 corridor. Fire crews continue to work with Resource Advisors to determine and implement appropriate suppression repairs.

EAST SIDE OVERVIEW (ACRES/CONTAINMENT): Head (6,942 acres, 100%),

Townsend (81 acres, 100%), Den (294 acres, 100%), Scott (1,886 acres,

100%), Lake (200, acres, 100%), Kings (2 acres, 100%)

Suppression repair work has been completed on the Scott Fire and continues today on the Head Fire. Clean-up work continues along the Klamath River and hazard tree removal in the Scott Bar corridor is ongoing. All fires on the east side of the Complex continue to be patrolled by air resources, as needed, to detect residual heat in the fire areas.

Due to fires on the Six Rivers Lighting Complex, the Happy Camp Complex, and additional fire activity occurring as far away as the Canadian region, increased smoke can be expected in Happy Camp, Seiad Valley, and surrounding communities. For more information on the Six Rivers Lightning Complex, go to http://www.linktr.ee/srffirepio.

EVACUATIONS: View current Siskiyou County evacuation orders and warnings by visiting https://community.zonehaven.com. Siskiyou County residents are encouraged to sign up for rapid emergency notifications using the CodeRED emergency alert system at: https://bit.ly/SiskiyouCodeRedEmergencyAlert.

CLOSURES AND DELAYS:

•            One-way traffic control is possible on Highway 96, 11.7 miles east of Scott River Rd to 13.7 miles east of Scott River Rd and from 0.4 miles west of Scott River Rd to 2.2 miles east of Scott River Rd. Motorists can expect delays in this area. For more information: https://roads.dot.ca.gov/.

•            Two closure orders have been implemented in the Klamath National Forest. Find more information at https://bit.ly/KlamathNFAlertsNotices.

•            As hunting season begins, please be aware of area closures within national forests. Contact local Forest Service offices for specific information.