As of Sept. 11th the Lane County Sheriff’s Office has lifted the remaining Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notices related to the Bedrock Fire.

Please visit the Bedrock Fire Evacuation Information and Resources page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550567511475 for more information.

LANE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE LOOKOUT FIRE EVACUATION LEVEL CHANGES

Lookout Fire evacuation levels reduced! Please see the Lookout Fire Evacuation Information and Resources Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550563671620 for more information.

***For the most specific guidance on evacuation level locations, please refer to the evacuation map located at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/LookoutFire ***

LINN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE LOOKOUT FIRE EVACUATION LEVEL CHANGES

Lookout Fire evacuation levels downgraded!  Please see the Linn County Sheriff's Office Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=709738587844817&set=a.236750368476977 for more information. 
 

Notice from Josephine County Sheriff: Reduce to Level 1 - BE READY Smith River Complex North Fire

Notice from Josephine County Sheriff. Reduce to Level 1 - BE READY notice for: Community of O'Brien including Takilma, East of Hwy 199 from mile post 39 to the OR/CAL border.

Zones have changed, please look at Fire First Response Map

https://joco.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html...

Monitor conditions. Find preparedness resources at RVEM.org. Act early if there is any reason you might need extra time. Leave right away if you feel you are in immediate danger.

If conditions change quickly, this may be the only alert you receive.

For more information, call: 541-801-3495

https://protect.genasys.com/search Zones

www.rvem.org Rogue Valley Emergency Management

Airplane Lake Fire Update  --  September 11, 2023 – 1 p.m.

Contact:  Wenatchee River Ranger District Office, 509-548-2550

• Size:  5,908 acres
• Containment:  0%
• Location:  In the White River drainage area of the Glacier Peak Wilderness, between the Pacific Crest Trail and Thunder Creek, northwest of Plain, WA.
• Start date:  July 7, 2023
• Cause:  Lightning
• Closures:  Areas immediately around the fire are closed including White River Trail, Boulder Creek Trail, Indian Creek Trail, White River Road beyond Tall Timbers, White River Falls Campground, and Grasshopper Meadows Campground. Go to this link https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/alerts-notices/?aid=82646 for the full closure order. The closure order is currently being revised to add a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail located north of Dishpan Gap and south of White Pass. The Bald Eagle Trail can be used as an alternative route.
• Evacuations:  Chelan County has issued a Level 1 (Ready) evacuation notice for the White River Road (FS Road 6400) to the west of Tall Timbers Ranch. The Level 1 DOES NOT impact any county roads or right-of-way, or homes. It also does not impact Tall Timber Lodge. Please always check directly with the County for the most current evacuation information.

The fire is now estimated to be 5,908 acres and grows a few acres each day. Fire personnel will continue to assess the situation and take advantage of opportunities to control the fire utilizing natural features like rock escarpments, wet drainage bottoms and old fire scars to contain the fire and will adjust current monitor and confinement tactics as needed.

A portion of the Pacific Crest Trail from Dishpan Gap to south of White Pass (in the Glacier Peak Wilderness) remains closed due to the proximity of the fire. Hikers and hunters are encouraged to avoid the area.

The weather forecast shows the potential for an east wind event on Thursday-Friday, September 14-15. If this occurs, we can expect some potential movement of the fire to the west during this time. The good news is that with the cooler temperatures and the reduced hours of daily sunlight, burn periods are also getting shorter. 

Information will be updated as there are significant events or changes to report. We ask people to help do their part to reduce the risk of human-caused fires and follow campfire restrictions:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/okawen/alerts-notices/?cid=fsbdev3_053600

Forest Service News Release

Public Affairs Officer: Kimberlee Phillips                                               Public Affairs Specialist: Brittany Perrin

(970) 874-6717                                                                                     (970) 783-8054

kimberlee.phillips@usda.gov                                                                 brittany.perrin@usda.gov

www.fs.usda.gov/gmug

Spring Creek Fire

Montrose, Colorado, Sept. 11, 2023

Name: Spring Creek Fire

Location: East of Divide road, North of Spring Creek Canyon. The fire is approximately 15 miles southwest of Montrose, Colorado.

Size: Approximately 16 acres                                                Behavior: Group tree torching and spotting

Cause: Unknown–under Investigation                                   Jurisdiction: USFS

Containment: 0%                                                                  Threatened Structures: 0

Closures: National Forest System Roads (NFSR) #535 – Paradox road, NFSR #402.9A – Spring Creek Trailhead road, National Forest System Trail (NFST) #116 – Spring Creek Trail (from Dented Door to Paradox), NFST #126 – Paradox Trail and NFST #114.1B – East Fork of Dry Creek Trail

At approximately 3:44 p.m. Sunday, Sept.10, the Spring Creek Fire was reported on the Uncompahgre National Forest, approximately 15 miles southwest of Montrose, Colorado. The fire size was updated to approximately 16 acres after a Multimission Aircraft infrared flight at 11:30 a.m. Fire behavior is currently group tree torching with short-distance spotting in spruce, fir and aspen forest with heavy dead and down timber. The following closures are in effect, National Forest System Road (NFSR) #535 – Paradox road, NFSR #402.9A – Spring Creek Trailhead road, National Forest System Trail (NFST) #116 – Spring Creek Trail (from Dented Door to Paradox), NFST #126 – Paradox Trail and NFST #114.1B – East Fork of Dry Creek Trail.

Weather & Fuel Conditions: Over the next several days, the fire area will see a potential for increased moisture, primarily in the afternoon and later into the evening. Winds remain low at 10 mph, and nighttime temperature lows remain in the mid-40s.

The fire is zero percent contained as of 11:30 a.m. No structures are threatened. Resources on scene include one Type 2 Helicopter, two dozers, one Type 4 and two Type 6 engines, and two fire modules. Firefighter and public safety are the priorities for this incident. In the interest of public safety, fire officials ask visitors to be aware of fire traffic and avoid the area. Please do not call 911. All updates will be posted to the GMUG Fire Info Facebook page.

For additional information:

GMUG National Forests Fire Information hotline: (970) 874-6602

Spring Creek Fire Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/cogmf-spring-creek

West Slope Fire Information website: www.WestSlopeFireInfo.com

GMUG Fire Info Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GMUGFireInfo

Twitter: https://twitter.com/GMUG_NF

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The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre & Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests manage approximately 3 million acres of land in Southwest Colorado within Delta, Garfield, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, Saguache, San Juan and San Miguel counties.

UMPQUA, Oregon—Esta mañana, las tripulaciones guardaron un momento de silencio en recuerdo del 11 de septiembre de 2001, el ataque terrorista más mortífero en suelo estadounidense. Los bomberos y los servicios de emergencia son una comunidad que se sacrifica por lo que hacen, y hace 22 años, muchos pagaron el precio más alto por su servicio.

"Dos cosas vienen a la mente al combatir incendios", dijo Dave Brown, aprendiz jefe de la Sección de Planificación de Operaciones. "La gloria del honor y lo que se logra al proteger vidas y propiedades, y el orgullo por un trabajo bien hecho. Ha habido un progreso excelente en la construcción de líneas de contención, queremos evitar la complaciencia y más bien seguir diligentes para controlar este incendio".

Fuego

En anticipación a un frente del Pacífico que se moverá sobre la región hoy y el martes. La mayor humedad conducirá a una quema planificada mínima. Sin embargo, se espera poca precipitación con este sistema, y se pronostican condiciones mucho más cálidas y secas desde mediados hasta finales de semana, lo que puede llevar a un mayor potencial de fuego y humo para la región. Los detalles adicionales sobre los incendios están disponibles en Tyee Ridge and other fires Inciweb.

Order Number: # 23-012-Lolo-D6

U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service

Flathead National Forest
Swan Lake Ranger District
Lolo National Forest
Seeley Lake Ranger District
Area, Road & Trail Closures

PROHIBITIONS
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a & b), the following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands, roads, trails in the Swan Lake and Seeley Lake Ranger Districts of the Flathead National Forest and Lolo National Forest, described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (Colt Fire Closure):

1. 36 C.F.R. § 261.53(e). It is prohibited to go into the area or be upon any road or trail closed for the protection of: Public health or safety.

2. 36 C.F.R. § 53(e). It is prohibited to be upon National Forest System roads.

3. 36 C.F.R. § 53(e). It is prohibited to be upon National Forest System trails.

EXEMPTIONS
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:
1. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order or a written determination by a Forest Service authorized officer that a permit is not required under 36 C.F.R. § 251.50(e)(1) or (2).

2. Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting resource in the performance of an official duty.

DESCRIBED AREA/ROADS/TRAILS
CLOSED AREA: All National Forest System (NFS) areas enclosed within the following boundary are closed to public use effective immediately. Starting at the northernmost point of the area closure: All NFS lands south and west of the intersection of National Forest System Road (NFSR) #906 (Beaver Creek Rd) and NFSR 646 (T19N, R16W, Sect. 29). Following to the south west, adjacent to MT HWY 83 S, and west of Rainy Lake and Lake Alva to the junction of NFSR 552 (West Fork Clearwater) NFSR 646 (Colt Creek) (T18N, R16W, Sect. 24). Continuing east along Trail 373 (West Fork Clearwater) to intersection of Trail with prominent ridge leading North to Sunset Ridge (R17N, T18N, Sect. 24), prominent ridge intersects Sunset Ridge west of Sunset Peak (R17N, T18, Sect. 13). From Sunset Ridge boundary proceeds Northwest along unnamed Beaver Creek tributary to terminus of Beaver Creek Road (NFSR #906). From the terminus of NRSR #906 to intersection with NFSR #646 (Colt Creek Road).

CLOSED ROADS: All roads within the closure area boundary including but not limited to: National Forest System Road #906 (from intersection with NFSR #646 west to terminus) and NFSR #4354.

CLOSED TRAILS: All trails within the closure area boundary including but not limited to: National Forest Trail System Trail 351 from the intersection of Forest System Trail 34 to Beaver Creek Road (NFSR) #906.

PURPOSE
The purpose of this order is for public health and safety due to hazardous conditions resulting from fire activities.

IMPLEMENTATION
1. This Order will be in effect on September 1, 2023 at 00:01 hours (12:01 am) and shall remain in effect until October 31st, 2023, or until rescinded, whichever comes first.
2. A map identifying the Described Area is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A. For a digital version of this Order and Exhibit A, go to https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/flathead/alerts-notices https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/lolo/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5351897
3. Unless otherwise expressly defined in this Order, the terms used in this Order are defined by the regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture, 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299. If there are terms in this Order that are not expressly defined in the Order or 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299, their meaning shall be determined by their plain language definitions.
4. A violation of the above prohibitions is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.
5. Contact the Lolo National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Missoula, MT, (406) 329-3750, or the Flathead National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Kalispell, MT, (406) 758-5208, for more information about this Order. 6. This Order supersedes any previous Orders prohibiting the same or similar acts in the same Described Area.

Signed and issued on 9/08/2023

Carol Hatfield
Forest Supervisor
Flathead National Forest

Carolyn Upton
Forest Supervisor
Lolo National Forest