Special Statement : This is the last smoke forecast produced for these fires.

Fire 
The four fires in the area are Tiger Island (31,083 ac); Elizabeth (930 ac); Hwy. 113 (7,124 ac) and Lions Camp Rd.(787 ac). Minimal fire activity expected due to the reduced amount of heat sources. (visit Inciweb Tiger Island Fire for more details) (visit Inciweb Hwy 113 Fire for more details)
(visit Inciweb Elizabeth Fire for more details) (visit Inciweb Lions Camp Road Fire for more details)

Smoke 
Smoke from Canada wildfires that moved into the area yesterday is expected to linger for a day or two. This extra smoke in the area will decrease air quality. Local fires will produce widely scattered, light, smoke. Heat scorched leaves and pine needles have fallen and covered much of the burned areas. Reburn has been occurring within the fire perimeters when fallen leaves are ignited by smoldering fuels. This causes increased levels of smoke for short periods in the immediate vicinity of the reburn. None of the communities in the area should be impacted by smoke from local fires, even if reburn occurs. Communities should experience MODERATE air quality today with periods of GOOD. The Canada wildfire smoke is the main reason for this decrease in air quality from the GOOD we have had since rains last week.

Health and Safety 
Smoke contains microscopic solids and liquid droplets that can cause serious health problems. Of these, particles less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter, also known as PM2.5, pose the greatest risk to health. This Smoke Outlook reflects 24-hour PM2.5 impacts on air quality.

Special Statement:  This is the last smoke forecast produced for these fires.

Fire 
The four fires in the area are Tiger Island (31,083 ac); Elizabeth (930 ac); Hwy. 113 (7,124 ac) and Lions Camp Rd.(787 ac). Minimal fire activity expected due to the reduced amount of heat sources. (visit Inciweb Tiger Island Fire for more details) (visit Inciweb Hwy 113 Fire for more details)
(visit Inciweb Elizabeth Fire for more details) (visit Inciweb Lions Camp Road Fire for more details)

Smoke 
Smoke from Canada wildfires that moved into the area yesterday is expected to linger for a day or two. This extra smoke in the area will decrease air quality. Local fires will produce widely scattered, light, smoke. Heat scorched leaves and pine needles have fallen and covered much of the burned areas. Reburn has been occurring within the fire perimeters when fallen leaves are ignited by smoldering fuels. This causes increased levels of smoke for short periods in the immediate vicinity of the reburn. None of the communities in the area should be impacted by smoke from local fires, even if reburn occurs. Communities should experience MODERATE air quality today with periods of GOOD. The Canada wildfire smoke is the main reason for this decrease in air quality from the GOOD we have had since rains last week.

Health and Safety 
Smoke contains microscopic solids and liquid droplets that can cause serious health problems. Of these, particles less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter, also known as PM2.5, pose the greatest risk to health. This Smoke Outlook reflects 24-hour PM2.5 impacts on air quality.

News Release

Six Rivers National Forest

Eureka, CA 95501

(707) 442-1721

fs.usda.gov/detail/srnf

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Fuel Issue on Smith River Complex South Temporarily Affected Fire Operations

 Eureka, CA. September 9, 2023 – On Thursday, September 7 around 2 p.m., a fuel vendor mistakenly filled one of two fuel tenders at the Gasquet Base Camp with incorrect fuels—diesel instead of gasoline and vice versa. An operations chief began receiving reports of vehicle malfunctions midafternoon on Friday, September 8. He notified incident management, who assembled a contingent of incident and agency personnel and cooperators to respond to the situation. By 4 p.m. the issue had been identified and all crews were directed by radio to immediately pause all fire operations and not operate any vehicle. The team determined that between 2 p.m. on September 7 and noon on September 8, 42 vehicles had received a large enough quantity of incorrect fuel to have an effect. There are more than 700 vehicles on the incident. The operational pause by all fire personnel on the fireline had been necessary because disabled emergency vehicles would have been unable to respond to a medical emergency had there been one.

By 6 p.m. on Friday September 8, the operational pause was lifted. Apart from potential vehicle issues, there were no negative consequences to fire operations. Most fire personnel without functional vehicles were shuttled to one of the three incident camps, and crews who remained in place had hot meals delivered to them and camped overnight. Firefighters who were scheduled to be demobilized from the incident are being transported to their home units.

Local tow truck operators are in the process of retrieving 24 vehicles and delivering them to the southern incident command post in Crescent City. The remaining 18 vehicles were driven to the nearest incident camp. Local mechanics are involved in the initial repair process: Rubber, walled catchment tarps have been installed on a bed of gravel. The fuel will be pumped into 55-gallon drums, which will be loaded onto pallets and, along with the tarps, given to the responsible fuel contractor. The contractor will follow the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s disposal guidelines.

 Questions can be directed to Smith River Complex South Fire Information: 707-383-9727.

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With favorable weather and light fire behavior, fire crews and air resources continued suppression actions on the El Valle Fire today by nearly lining the entire 521-acre burn area, which was mapped earlier this morning by an infrared flight. Containment, however, will remain at 0% as crews have not begun to secure and mop up the line. 

Evacuation statuses will remain in place with plans to revisit them Sunday afternoon. Weather forecasts for Sunday show somewhat improved but similar weather as today, including a chance for gusty and erratic outflow winds from potential thunderstorm activity. 

“We recognize that everyone is eager to fully return home, but we are not out of this yet,” said Incident Commander Fabian Montaño. “We hope Sunday’s weather is as helpful as it was today, but there remains a risk of fire behavior becoming extreme again.” 

Forecasts call for increasing chances of precipitation and relative humidity beginning tomorrow and throughout the rest of the week. 

The Highway 76 closure has been reduced to between north of County Road 69 in Ojo Sarco and Forest Road 76A south of Chamisal. The Santa Barbara Campground remains closed. 

12 engines, one hotshot crew, one type 2 handcrew, two dozers, two type 1 helicopters and an air tanker worked the fire today. 

The fire was first reported at 12:49 p.m. on Sep. 8. Its cause remains under investigation. 

The next fire update is planned for Sunday evening, unless there are significant changes to fire size, fire behavior and/or evacuation statuses. 

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

Port Angeles, Wash. – As temperatures warmed and relative humidity levels dropped, fire activity increased slightly. The Hurricane and Eagle Point fires remained mostly quiet with some smoldering and smoking. Martins Lake Fire grew by 1.5 acres to a total of 3 acres. The Low Divide Fire showed more smoke than yesterday, but growth was not significant. Firefighters continue to make contact with and provide escorts to backpackers in the area.

In the morning, smoke from the Eagle Point Fire was observed in the valleys at Hurricane Ridge. It slowly dissipated over the course of the day.

The Delabarre and Diamond Mountain fires showed no change from yesterday 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

70 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

6 acres

N. Fork Quinault drainage

Delabarre

9/1/23

1 acre

3 miles SE of Mount Christie

Martins Lake

9/2/23

3 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.

Olympic National Forest Fires

The Tunnel Creek Fire, located east of the Buckhorn Wilderness in the Olympic National Forest, is now 100% contained. Firefighters will continue to patrol the area. This will be the last update on the fire unless significant changes occur. For additional information, please contact the Olympic National Forest Supervisor’s Office at (360) 956-2402.

Background Information

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

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  

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 via the Obstruction Point Trailhead should contact the WIC at 360-565-3100 or https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/wic.htm.   

Weather and Fire Behavior

The upper-level ridge over the area today will move east tonight. A weakening frontal system will pass over the site late Sunday bringing cooler temperatures and the chance for showers. Continued seasonal conditions expected through at least the middle of next week. A return to warmer and drier conditions is expected late next week.

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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There is more smoke on the Camp Creek fire today as firefighters continue putting fire on the ledge between the main body of the fire and the 12 road. Residents in the Sandy area can see the smoke.  You can visit with the information officers at Jonsrud Lookout, or at the Hoodland Thriftway, or call us at 503-427-8324 for more information.

An infrared flight took place this morning at 9:45, finding the size at 521 acres. Containment remains at 0%.

The map shows the 521-acre burn area. Green shading is National Forest land (341 acres) and brown shading shows non-Forest Service lands (181 acres).

The fire so far today has had much less intense behavior, however, activity could pick up later today if dry thunderstorms arrive and produce high winds. Crews remain on scene working to strengthen dozer lines, increase containment and protect structures.

Find more information in this morning's full update.

Equipo Dos de Gestión de Incidentes del Complejo del Área de las Montañas Rocosas
Jared Hohn, Comandante del incidente

Mensaje de seguridad: Con la temporada de caza oficialmente abierta, tenga cuidado con los bomberos que trabajan en el bosque.

Situación actual: El Complejo Cowlitz permanece contenido en un 12% con un total de 657 acres y 395 efectivos.  Los bomberos vigilarán de cerca el tiempo hoy con temperaturas en los 80s. La humedad bajará a niveles casi críticos al 20%, y la combinación de estos dos factores podría aumentar el comportamiento del fuego y el humo.

                  En la Subdivisión I/División C/F, en las condiciones actuales, no se espera que el incendio de Grassy Mountain amenace las infraestructuras públicas o privadas. Su ubicación en un aspecto orientado al norte reduce el potencial del clima más cálido y seco. Los bomberos patrullarán todos los incendios con medios terrestres o aéreos para identificar cambios en el comportamiento del fuego e implementar las acciones apropiadas. Ayer no se detectó humo ni otros indicios de calor en los incendios de Allen Mountain, Cougar Gap y Berry.  Un grupo de trabajo sigue vigilando todos los incendios de esta rama.

                  En la Subdivisión II/División L, las cuadrillas están identificando y extinguiendo puntos calientes en los incendios de Adams Fork, Jackpot y Mission, donde el calor se ha ocultado en capas profundas de mantillo y musgo de turba. Durante los próximos días, un grupo de protección de estructuras estará en los barrios cercanos al incendio de Jackpot y al Centro de Aprendizaje de Cispus para realizar evaluaciones y elaborar planes de protección de las viviendas y edificios de la zona.

                  En la Subdivisión II/División W, las cuadrillas de los incendios de Spencer Quartz y Snagtooth terminaron de cepillar los antiguos caminos madereros. Una trituradora está eliminando vegetación adicional para ensanchar las carreteras.  Esta área contiene múltiples peligros para los bomberos, incluyendo árboles muertos en pie - snags - y terreno rocoso casi vertical.

                  Veinte incendios están apagados o en estado de patrulla. Las cuadrillas siguen visitando esas zonas para asegurarse de que todo el calor residual permanece en las líneas de control, utilizando apoyo aéreo como vuelos IAA y UAS.  También utilizamos aviones tripulados que disponen de infrarrojos y otras capacidades ópticas. Las imágenes térmicas pueden ayudar a localizar focos de calor en tierra que necesitan ser extinguidos. Recordatorio al público  El uso privado de drones está prohibido dentro de la zona del incendio bajo las restricciones temporales de vuelo (TFR) al norte y al sur de la US-12.  Al hacerlo, corre el riesgo de ralentizar el éxito que los bomberos ya han logrado.

Restricciones contra incendios: Las restricciones contra incendios están en vigor. Las hogueras están prohibidas en todo el Bosque Nacional de Gifford Pinchot; sólo se permiten hogueras, estufas y linternas alimentadas con propano. Para más información, visite el sitio web del bosque en Gifford Pinchot National Forest - Fire Management (usda.gov). La decisión de levantar o mantener las restricciones contra incendios depende de factores como las condiciones meteorológicas actuales y previstas, la humedad del combustible, el nivel de actividad del incendio y la disponibilidad de recursos de extinción para responder a nuevas igniciones.

Información meteorológica y sobre el humo: Se espera niebla en el valle por la mañana, que se convertirá en cielos despejados y un día mayormente soleado. Esperamos una temperatura de unos 80 grados bajo cero en el valle, lo que supone un fuerte aumento de la temperatura con respecto a los últimos días. Bajo estas condiciones podemos esperar un aumento en el comportamiento del fuego que puede conducir a humo en el aire.

Cierres: En previsión de la actividad del fuego en curso en las proximidades del Snagtooth Fire las siguientes carreteras y senderos están cerrados al público para reducir la exposición y ayudar a garantizar la seguridad pública: Carreteras forestales 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, Quartz #5C (French Creek), Snyder Pasture #80A. La carretera forestal 8410 está cerrada para la seguridad de los bomberos y del público en las proximidades del incendio de Pothole, y la carretera forestal 78 está cerrada temporalmente entre el cruce 7802 y el cruce 2278 debido a los escombros peligrosos que ruedan por la calzada.

Restricciones temporales de vuelo: Hay dos TFR en vigor, uno situado al norte de la US-12 hasta el Parque Nacional del Monte Rainier, y un nuevo TFR al sur de la US-12 para incluir los incendios de Snagtooth y Spencer Quartz. Si una aeronave no autorizada entra en el TFR, la respuesta de la aviación al incendio se interrumpe o se retrasa. Las restricciones temporales de vuelo también se aplican a los sistemas de aeronaves no tripuladas o drones. ¡Si usted vuela, nosotros no podemos! Más información sobre el uso seguro y responsable de drones en Home - Know Before You Fly.

Se han reducido los niveles de evacuación en el Tyee Ridge Complex                                                                                               

UMPQUA, Oregon. – El Equipo 3 de Gestión de Incidentes del Departamento forestal de Oregón asumió el mando del Tyee Ridge Complex el viernes por la noche. No han cambiado los objetivos; se sigue dando prioridad a proteger la seguridad de los bomberos y el público, minimizar los impactos generales del incendio y entregar información precisa y oportuna.

Petes Lake Fire

September 8, 2023

(Central Oregon) – The Petes Lake Fire was started by a lightning strike on Friday, August 25, near the border of the McKenzie River Ranger District of the Willamette National Forest and the Bend Fort-Rock Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest in the Mink Lake Basin area of the Three Sisters Wilderness. The fire has burned 329 acres, five miles west of Elk Lake.   

A Central Oregon Fire Management Service (COFMS) Type 3 Incident Management Team is now in command of the Petes Lake Fire. The team continues to manage the construction of the shaded fuel break along the Cascades Lakes Highway and monitor fire activity to minimize growth.

Cascade Lakes Highway remains closed from Elk Lake to Lava Lake. Pilot cars continue to detour drivers around this closed section of the highway while firefighters work on the shaded fuel break. The highway is currently projected to reopen by Sunday.

In the next several days, our area is forecast for hotter, drier weather, which could mean increased fire activity and smoke over the fire area. Fire managers remain engaged in fire activity, so there is no need to report the smoke.

Closures: The closure order on the Willamette and Deschutes National Forests for the Petes Lake Fire remains in place and information can be found at: fs.usda.gov/detail/deschutes/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1134682. 

Resorts along the Cascade Lakes Highway remain open for business, though visitors may encounter delays with road flaggers and pilot cars. The Wanoga SnoPark, Mirror Lake Trailhead and Point Campground are temporarily closed to the public.   

Evacuations: The Level 3 (Go Now) Evacuation Notice is still in place for all areas west of the Cascade Lakes Highway from the Lucky Lake Trailhead north to the Mirror Lake Trail. This includes the areas around Lucky Lake, Leech Lake, Doris Lake, Blow Lake and Mirror Lakes. Evacuation notices and updates can be found at: www.deschutes.org/emergency.   

Safety: The public can help firefighters by obeying trail closures and following the detour instructions in the shaded fuel break work areas. Keep vehicle and bike speeds low near work areas. Follow all fire restrictions.   

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