Louisiana Statewide Burn Ban:  The State Fire Marshal’s Office’s order prohibiting ALL private burning and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry ban on all agricultural burning, remain in effect. These are reevaluated weekly. Open burning with exposed flames is prohibited with no exceptions. The use of prescribed fires is also banned. More information is available at http://sfm.dps.louisiana.gov/doc/press/pr_2023-36.pdf 

Highlights: Higher humidity allowed crews to focus on remaining hot spots on the fires. Fire activity on the Elizabeth, Hwy 113, and Lions Camp Road Fires was very light yesterday with minimal reburn. There was continued activity on portions of the eastern and southwestern sides of the Tiger Island Fire, with fire crews continuing to monitor and suppress reburn areas and patrol containment lines, removing any needle cast. Crews will also be working to expand fire containment lines along fire perimeters. Excess resources from these fires will continue to be reassigned to LDAF for initial attack in the local area.  Those resources remain available to respond to changes in fire activity on existing fires as needed.   

Tiger Island Fire: 31,087 acres, no change | 80% containment up from 75%| 264 personnel assigned, down 8 

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

                Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/lalas-tiger-island-fire 

Hwy 113 Fire: 7,124 acres, no change | 89% containment up from 80% | 77 personnel assigned, down 25 

                InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/lalas-hwy-113-fire 

                Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/113andLionsCamp 

Lions Camp Road Fire: 785 acres, no change | 88% containment | 19 personnel assigned, up 11 

                InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/lalas-lions-camp-road-fire 

                Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/113andLionsCamp 

Elizabeth Fire: 940 acres, no change | 73% containment | 30 personnel assigned, down 7 

                InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/lalas-elizabeth-fire 

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

Equipment resources assigned to the fires include Type 6 Engines; Dozers; Tractor Plow Units; and Water Tenders. Aerial resources include helicopters and fixed wing aircraft. Additional support is being provided by Parish authorities and departments; Sheriff’s Offices; and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. 

Weather & Fire Behavior: Today will experience a mix of cloud and sun with the possibility for scattered showers in the morning. More substantial rain over the fires likely won’t occur until later in the afternoon, if at all. This trend will continue through tomorrow. Afternoon thunderstorms could cause strong erratic winds, increasing the chances of new fire starts. Even without rainfall directly over the fire area, with the increased overall humidity, there is a reduced potential for reburn today.  

The Evacuation warnings have been lifted for the following zones in Siskyou County:

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Please visit the Siskyou County Facebook Page for most up-to date information or visit https://protect.genasys.com/ 

Port Angeles, Wash. – Aerial reconnaissance and ground observations today showed another day of minimal fire activity across the six wildfires burning in Olympic National Park. As such there is no significant change in the reported size of these fires. Smoke was visible in the Elwha Valley from Hurricane Ridge further towards the south end due to the Martins Lake and Low Divide Fires.

Clearing weather allowed for two helicopter missions to be completed today. The first was a multifaceted reconnaissance flight that not only gave information to the fire crews on the ground what the conditions were like as seen from the air, but also continue coordination with the park’s facility management staff on any potential impacts to roads, trails, and other critical infrastructure from these fires now or in the future. The second mission that was completed was the successful return, known as backhaul, of the over 2,200 lbs. of fire equipment from the Hurricane Fire to make it available for the next fire.

Additionally, fire management staff is working with the parks’ resource management and science staff on understanding and mitigating any impacts to plants, animals, and any cultural sites that may be affected by these fires. Theses specialty trained resource advisors share important information with firefighters about what makes places like Olympic National Park so unique.  

The Delabarre and Diamond Mountain fires continue to show no activity and remain at the same acreage.

Fire Name

Initial Report

Estimated Size as of 9/5

Location

Hurricane

8/28/23

4 acres

2,000 ft below Hurricane Ridge parking area

Eagle Point

8/28/23

85 acres

~5 miles out Obstruction Point Road

Diamond Mountain

9/1/23

25 acres

3.3 miles NE of

Anderson Pass

Low Divide

9/1/23

60 acres

N. Fork Quinault drainage

Delabarre

9/1/23

1 acre

3 miles SE of Mount Christie

Martins Lake

9/2/23

30 acres

2 miles NE of Mount Christie

Fire is an integral part of the forested ecosystems on the Olympic Peninsula; plants and animals here have evolved with fire for thousands of years. Many factors such as weather, topography, and vegetation influence fire behavior and the effects that fires have on natural resources.

Background Information

All six active fires in Olympic National Park ignited when a series of lightning strikes occurred on the Olympic Peninsula in the afternoon on August 28.

On August 18, Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest implemented a fire ban including charcoal fires. The move to Stage 2 fire restrictions is due to continued hot and dry conditions that are forecasted to continue at least through the end of October as dry conditions in the region persist. One less spark means one less wildfire.

Closures  

Due to wildfire activity the following closures are in effect until further notice: 

The Skyline Trail is closed between the top of the Elip Creek Connector trail and Low Divide until further notice. This closure affects 20 miles of the Skyline Trail and includes both Three Prune and Lake Beauty wilderness campsites. Additionally, the North Fork Quinault Trail from Elip Creek trail junction to Chicago Camp is also now closed and includes the Trapper, Sixteen Mile, and Low Divide wilderness campsites. The Martins Park Trail remains closed.

Obstruction Point Road and the trailhead will be closed until further notice.

Olympic National Park Wilderness Information Center (WIC) will be notifying backcountry permit holders who may be impacted by this closure. Any permit holders who plan to backpack in the above impacted areas should contact the WIC at 360-565-2992 or by emailing OLYM_WIC@nps.gov.

Weather and Fire Behavior

The middle of the week and into this weekend is forecasted to have warmer and drier weather across the fires area. Following that, another low pressure system may move into the area. This cycle of weather patterns will cause fire activity to fluctuate in response to the different temperatures, humidities, and any precipitation that falls.

Information for the Eagle Point Fire can be found at: Eagle Point Fire Information | InciWeb (wildfire.gov)

Information for the Hurricane Fire can be found at: Hurricane Fire Information | InciWeb (wildfire.gov)

Olympic National Park information: www.nps.gov/olym 
Olympic National Forest information: www.fs.usda.gov/olympic
State and county area burn bans: www.waburnbans.net   

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Port Angeles, Wash. – Aerial reconnaissance and ground observations today showed another day of minimal fire activity across the six wildfires burning in Olympic National Park. As such there is no significant change in the reported size of these fires. Smoke was visible in the Elwha Valley from Hurricane Ridge further towards the south end due to the Martins Lake and Low Divide Fires.

Clearing weather allowed for two helicopter missions to be completed today. The first was a multifaceted reconnaissance flight that not only gave information to the fire crews on the ground what the conditions were like as seen from the air, but also continue coordination with the park’s facility management staff on any potential impacts to roads, trails, and other critical infrastructure from these fires now or in the future. The second mission that was completed was the successful return, known as backhaul, of the over 2,200 lbs. of fire equipment from the Hurricane Fire to make it available for the next fire.

Additionally, fire management staff is working with the parks’ resource management and science staff on understanding and mitigating any impacts to plants, animals, and any cultural sites that may be affected by these fires. Theses specialty trained resource advisors share important information with firefighters about what makes places like Olympic National Park so unique.  

The Delabarre and Diamond Mountain fires continue to show no activity and remain at the same acreage.

Fire Name

Initial Report

Estimated Size as of 9/5

Location

Hurricane

8/28/23

4 acres

2,000 ft below Hurricane Ridge parking area

Eagle Point

8/28/23

85 acres

~5 miles out Obstruction Point Road

Diamond Mountain

9/1/23

25 acres

3.3 miles NE of

Anderson Pass

Low Divide

9/1/23

60 acres

N. Fork Quinault drainage

Delabarre

9/1/23

1 acre

3 miles SE of Mount Christie

Martins Lake

9/2/23

30 acres

2 miles NE of Mount Christie

Fire is an integral part of the forested ecosystems on the Olympic Peninsula; plants and animals here have evolved with fire for thousands of years. Many factors such as weather, topography, and vegetation influence fire behavior and the effects that fires have on natural resources.

Background Information

All six active fires in Olympic National Park ignited when a series of lightning strikes occurred on the Olympic Peninsula in the afternoon on August 28.

On August 18, Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest implemented a fire ban including charcoal fires. The move to Stage 2 fire restrictions is due to continued hot and dry conditions that are forecasted to continue at least through the end of October as dry conditions in the region persist. One less spark means one less wildfire.

Closures  

Due to wildfire activity the following closures are in effect until further notice: 

The Skyline Trail is closed between the top of the Elip Creek Connector trail and Low Divide until further notice. This closure affects 20 miles of the Skyline Trail and includes both Three Prune and Lake Beauty wilderness campsites. Additionally, the North Fork Quinault Trail from Elip Creek trail junction to Chicago Camp is also now closed and includes the Trapper, Sixteen Mile, and Low Divide wilderness campsites. The Martins Park Trail remains closed.

Obstruction Point Road and the trailhead will be closed until further notice.

Olympic National Park Wilderness Information Center (WIC) will be notifying backcountry permit holders who may be impacted by this closure. Any permit holders who plan to backpack in the above impacted areas should contact the WIC at 360-565-2992 or by emailing OLYM_WIC@nps.gov.

Weather and Fire Behavior

The middle of the week and into this weekend is forecasted to have warmer and drier weather across the fires area. Following that, another low pressure system may move into the area. This cycle of weather patterns will cause fire activity to fluctuate in response to the different temperatures, humidities, and any precipitation that falls.

Information for the Eagle Point Fire can be found at: Eagle Point Fire Information | InciWeb (wildfire.gov)

Information for the Hurricane Fire can be found at: Hurricane Fire Information | InciWeb (wildfire.gov)

Olympic National Park information: www.nps.gov/olym 
Olympic National Forest information: www.fs.usda.gov/olympic
State and county area burn bans: www.waburnbans.net   

--NPS--

Fire crews, including from local fire departments, continued to increase containment on the 525-acre El Valle Fire, reaching 83% today. Earlier, the Taos County Sheriff lifted all evacuation statuses at 10:30 a.m. 

Rain across the area has aided crews in their efforts with firefighters reporting ground saturation up to a half foot down into the soil. The remote automatic weather station in nearby Truchas, N.M., recorded 1.58” of rain in the last 72 hours, and more rain is forecasted. 

Flooding concerns remain, however, especially if a storm develops directly over the burn area. A flood watch was issued by the National Weather Service this morning. 

Fire personnel are preparing for suppression repair activities, which will address damage caused by suppression efforts, including from bulldozers. 

The public can continue to check for fire updates on InciWeb, Carson National Forest social media (Facebook, X) and New Mexico Fire Information.

Stop by the following pop-up information events this weekend to get updated fire information and ask questions of public information officers and local resources!

Friday, September 15

• Hoodland Thriftway - Welches | 1-6 p.m.

Saturday, September 16

• Hoodland Thriftway - Welches | 1-5 p.m.
• Jonsrud Viewpoint | 1-5 p.m.

Sunday, September 17

• Hoodland Thriftway - Welches | 1-4 p.m.
• Jonsrud Viewpoint | 1-4 p.m.

Location: Six Rivers National Forest 

Size: 86,748 acres 

Percent Contained: 21% 

Cause: Lightning 

Start Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2023, 6:01 PM 

Vegetation: Timber (Litter and Understory) and Brush 

Number of Personnel Assigned: 1,712 

ANNOUNCEMENT: Beginning Thursday, September 14, 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). 

CURRENT SITUATION: The firing operation adjacent to US 199 remains the priority. Crews completed the burning phase of the project and, over the next several days, will be extinguishing hotspots and monitoring it. To reduce the threat to motorists and the roadway, they are also removing rocks and trees that were weakened when the fire initially burned across the highway. On the western perimeter near Stony Creek, fire behavior increased to a degree that helicopters were used for water drops, which reduced the fire’s intensity where it was burning in an area with many stumps and large logs. In most places around the fire perimeter where small-scale firing operations are planned, the vegetation and downed fuels are not dry enough to adequately spread the low-intensity fire. Crews are expecting conditions to become more favorable for their planned burning operations as the week progresses. Work priorities for Wednesday are the US 199 corridor, Stony Creek, and the shaded fuel break project on Table Mountain. 

California Interagency Incident Management Team 4, under the leadership of Incident Commander Rocky Opliger, assumed command of the Smith River Complex–South on Wednesday at 7 a.m. 

WEATHER: Unseasonably hot, dry weather is forecast for the area through the weekend. Expect temperatures in the mid-80 degrees. Thursday will be the hottest, driest day of the week with temperatures in most areas reaching or exceeding 90 degrees and afternoon relative humidities dropping to near 20 percent. Winds Wednesday will switch to the northeast and increase, with gusts over 20 miles per hour likely at higher elevations. 

EVACUATIONS: Information about current evacuation status can be found on the interactive evacuation map: tinyurl.com/29vv2wpm. Some Del Norte County evacuation zones remain under either a Level 2 (Get Set) or Level 1 (Get Ready) evacuation order. 

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

FOREST CLOSURE: Six Rivers National Forest lands, roads, trails, and recreation sites in the vicinity of the complex are closed (Forest Order No. 10-23-06). View the Order and closure map on the Forest’s website: tinyurl.com/4atens8c. 

Fire Information: 707-383-9727 

Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Email: 2023.SmithRiverComplex@firenet.gov 

Incident Website: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8287 

CURRY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

SHERIFF JOHN WARD

CURRY COUNTY, OREGON

94235 MOORE STREET, SUITE 311

29808 Colvin Street (Physical)

GOLD BEACH, OR  97444

(541) 247-3243

Wednesday August 13, 2023

Regarding the Anvil Fire in the Grassy Knob Wilderness

In conjunction with the Northern Rockies Team 3 currently in charge of the Anvil Fire, northeast of Port Orford, Or., the Curry County Sheriff’s Office has assigned a Level II evacuation level to the areas along the Sixes River Road from the Edson Creek Camp Ground to the Sixes River Camp Ground located about sixteen miles east of U.S. Highway 101, on Sixes River Road.  The increase of fire level is due to the un-predictability of the fire behavior and growth of the Anvil Fire.  The Anvil Fire is a very difficult fire to fight due to the roadless wilderness area, very steep terrain, and heavily wooded thick old growth timber with a lot of fuel for the fire.

This Level II notice will be sent out through Everbridge to those who have signed up for Everbridge in that area.  Curry County Sheriff’s Deputies will also go to all residences in the selected zone to provide the information.  Remember, Level II is:

           YOU MUST PREPARE TO LEAVE AT A MOMENTS NOTICE

“This level indicates there is significant danger to your area, and residents should either voluntarily relocate to a shelter or with family/friends outside of the affected area, or if choosing to remain, to be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice.”

If you haven’t signed up for Everbridge Emergency Notices, you can go to the Curry County Webpage and sign up at co.curry.or.us.  For any questions about Everbridge, you can call Ashley Thien or Commissioner Brad Alcorn in Emergency Management at 541 247-3275.

We are keeping a close eye on the fire behavior on the southwest side of the Anvil Fire and will notify all residents in that area if there will be a need to go to a higher evacuation level, which will depend on the fire behavior.  The area previously set for Level II on the Elk River Road remains the same for now.  The USFS has closed the Elk River Road from the Elk River Fish Hatchery to Butler Bar Campground.

As your Sheriff, I want you to know that we will always make it a priority to protect you and your property as best we can.  Stay safe and watch out for each other.

Mañana, 14 de septiembre, a las 7:00 am, el Grupo 3 para Manejo de Incidentes Northern Rockies transferirá el comando de los Incendios Flat y Anvil al Grupo 4 para Manejo de Incidentes Great Basin.

Actividad en el Incendio Anvil

Extensión: 813 acres      Fecha de Inicio: 25 de agosto, 2023        Origen: 8 millas al Este de Port Orford, OR                    

Contención: 0%              Personal: 306

Recursos: 9 escuadrillas de bomberos, 3 helicópteros, 5 camiones de bomberos, 4 cisternas, 4 maquinaria pesada

El día de hoy, se emitió un Aviso de Bandera Roja para el área del Incendio. Condiciones más cálidas y secas con vientos más Fuertes del Norte y Noreste podría mantener el incendio activo en horas de la tarde y extendiéndose hasta la mañana del día siguiente. Los vientos en las cumbres son los más preocupantes, aun considerándose que la mayor parte del incendio está quemándose cuesta abajo en donde el fuego es más protegido. Tres escuadrillas de bomberos trabajaran durante la noche a lo largo de Elk River Road para vigilar el fuego y monitorear las condiciones. Los módulos contra incendios en tierras vírgenes permanecen acampando cerca del área del incendio Grassy Knob y continúan observando las condiciones. El día de ayer, los helicópteros derramaron 159,000 galones de agua con el objetivo de detener la propagación del fuego. Las escuadrillas de bomberos todavía se encuentran trabajando a lo largo de Grassy Know Road para eliminar la vegetación en una zona de 30 pies en cada lado. Tres escuadrillas Inter agénciales de Expertos en Incendios (Hotshots) han finalizado una línea hecha con sierra desde Grassy Knob Road al Sur hasta el criadero de peces (Fish hatchery) en Elk River Road. El operador de buldócer esta trabajando hasta completar la línea de sierra y otro grupo de bomberos empezaran a tender mangueras con bombas de agua sobre la porción Sur del terreno. Los bomberos han colocado sistemas de riego con bombas de agua y mangueras alrededor de las residencias en el área en donde se encuentra el criadero de peces.

Alrededor del área de China Peak hacia el Noreste del incendio, operadores de maquinaria pesada continúan abriendo y conectando sistemas de caminos como características avanzadas de control, en caso de que sea requerido.

Los manejadores del Incendio se encuentran desarrollando un plan para líneas de control adicionales al Sur de Elk River.

Actividad para el Incendio Flat

Extensión: 34,242 acres  Inicio: 15 de Julio, 2023                  Origen: 2 millas al Sureste de Agness, OR

Contencion: 75%              Personal: 262

Recursos: 4 escuadrillas de bomberos, 3 helicópteros, 12 camiones de bomberos, 7 cisternas, 6 maquinaria pesada

La mayor parte del trabajo de las reparaciones de supresión que se ha realizado hasta el momento ha sido en líneas secundarias de control. En el lado Suroeste, los bomberos en el terreno y los operadores de miniexcavadoras continúan tirando en las bermas de la línea de buldócer. En el lado Noreste, se ha logrado completar el trabajo alrededor de Raspberry Mountain. Los bomberos se encuentran observando y respondiendo tanto como sea necesario, a los espacios internos con material de combustión que se continúa quemando. De esta manera, aseguran que no haya ninguna amenaza para las líneas de incendio. Sobre el área Este del lado que no se ha contenido, los bomberos se encuentran vigilantes, observando el comportamiento del incendio y tomando acciones apropiadas para enfriar espacios con fuentes de calor y así mantener el perímetro actual del incendio. Los recursos para Ataque inicial permanecen disponibles en caso de surgir nuevas igniciones de incendio.

Condiciones climáticas: Se encuentra en efecto el Aviso de Bandera Roja en el área del Incendio desde el mediodía de hoy hasta el mediodía del jueves. Se espera la presencia de vientos en las cumbres de 15 – 20 mph con ráfagas de 27 mph, dando como resultado una recuperación baja de la humedad durante la noche.

Condiciones del humo: Visit https://fire.airnow.gov/ para información actual del humo y la calidad del aire.

Ordenes de Cierre: Ordenes de Cierres:  EL Bosque Nacional de Rogue River-Siskiyou (RRSNF) ha dictado una nueva Orden de Cierre para el Incendio Anvil (06-10-28-23-63). Para más información, visite https://bit.ly/RRSNFAlerts. El Highway 199 aún está operando un sistema de tráfico con un carro piloto. Preparese para un retraso de 20 a 40 minutos. Las autoridades locales no recomiendan el uso de esta carretera para viajes considerados no necesarios.

Los sistemas de navegación y programas de mapas han estado dirigiendo a las personas dentro de áreas activas de incendio. Para información actual acerca de cierres y desvíos en la carretera, chequee  www.tripcheck.com en Oregon y www.quickmap.dot.ca.go en California. Por favor no use carreteras forestales como una ruta alternativa.

Evacuaciones:  Se encuentra en pie niveles de evacuación Nivel 1 “Prepárese” para todas las áreas en las proximidades del Incendio Flat.  Un Nivel 2 “Listos” se ha dictado para el área a lo largo de Elk River desde la Milla 4 hasta el Campamento del Servicio Forestal Buttler Bar y cercano al incendio Anvil.  Regístrese en: https://bit.ly/CurryCoEM para recibir alertas de emergencia en su localidad

Ordenes de Restricción: El Bosque Nacional de Rogue River-Siskiyou bajo el Nivel de peligro de incendio de Extremo a Alto, así como el Nivel Industrial de precaución de Incendio de un Nivel 3 a Nivel 2 y en efecto a partir del 5 de septiembre, 2023. Se encuentra vigente el Nivel 3 en las Restricciones para el Uso Público (PURs) en toda el área del Bosque y en la sección de tierras vírgenes de Rogue National Wild y Scenic River. Para más información visite  https://bit.ly/RRSNFAlerts. Se implemento una orden temporal de restricción de vuelos (TFR) sobre las áreas de incendios. Se le pide al público en general que por favor no vuelen equipos automatizados (drones) en la zona aledaña al incendio. “Si Usted vuela, nosotros no Podemos”.

The US National Weather Service Medford Oregon has issued a Red Flag Warning that will remain in effect from 5 p.m. this afternoon until 8:00 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) morning. East winds and poor overnight humidity recovery will lead to a longer burning period in fire areas.

The affected area includes the Kalmiopsis Wilderness, and the western portion of the Rogue River - Siskiyou National Forest.

This is mainly the higher terrain of Curry County, but extends into far western Josephine County and far southern Coos County.

Please use extra care in the outdoors and observe all fire restrictions. Watch for dragging tow chains and do not park in tall grass or brush.

Any new fires that develop are likely to spread rapidly.

Northeast winds will be gusty tonight through early Thursday morning. Humidity will be particularly dry Wednesday night through Friday night.

The hazard is in effect for Wednesday night into early Thursday morning due to the combination of gusty wind and low humidity.

This area includes the #AnvilFire2023 and #FlatFireOregon2023 wildfires. Most of the #SmithRiverComplex north area is outside of the Red Flag area but will experience hot and dry conditions and gusty winds that will lead to increased fire activity within the perimeter. Firefighters on all of these incidents are engaged in full suppression efforts and will respond to changing fire conditions throughout the day. Additional swing shift resources have been added in some critical areas to ensure coverage throughout the night for the extended burning period and lack of humidity recovery.

Winds are predicted out of the northeast to east at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. This is a change in wind direction for the fire area and an increase in speed, especially along ridgetops.

Maximum humidity of 25 to 35 percent is expected early Thursday morning - these are the lowest humidities that have been experienced on the fire area in recent weeks due to a warming and drying trend over the last several days. These extremely low humidities make fuels, including grass, moss and brush, extremely likely to burn and spread fire into heavier timber.

For current fire information, follow: Flat and Anvil Fires - Southern Oregon 2023 and Smith River Complex North 2023

You can see details for the Red Flag Warning at: NWS Weather & Hazards (noaa.gov)