Location:  Approximately 3.5 miles east of the north tip of Hayden Lake, along the Hayden Creek Road (Forest Service Road 437) from the Ridge Creek drainage to South Chilco Mountain. 

Start Date: 8/3/2023      Cause: Undetermined               Size: 4,359 acres      Containment: 32%

Total Personnel: 471     Heavy Equipment: 19               Engines: 16          Crews: 13

FIRE STATUS

Firefighters continue efforts on both primary containment lines and contingency lines on the Ridge Creek Fire. Little fire growth occurred yesterday. Last night’s infrared flight provided information on heat sources. Resources in all divisions will seek and extinguish these heat signatures.

On the eastern side of the fire, crews continue indirect line work on Forest Service Roads 437 and 1507. Road and line improvement efforts continue as the division moves toward patrol status. Multiple resources remain in the area to ensure that mitigation measures are in place as smoldering and creeping fire behavior persists.

To the north, where steep and rocky terrain present challenges, resources work to identify ridges and roads to use in more direct fire line construction. Firefighters have completed handline on Forest Service Road 406 M where fire has backed down to the dozer line. On Bunco Road, chipping operations are nearly complete.

Firefighters have established fireline on the west side of the fire to prevent its spread. Mechanical treatment and hand crews are snagging hazard trees and chipping on the south end of Forest Service Road 625 and grading and repairing dozer line on Forest Service Road 206. Division resources expect to finalize contingency lines here in the near future.

Aviation resources continue to assist firefighters on the ground. Helicopters are making water drops in key areas to reduce heat and extinguish fire where needed.

The structure protection group is working with local cooperators in the Trapper’s Creek and Bunco Road communities to monitor fire conditions.

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR

Yesterday was warmer and drier than predicted. Today’s forecast calls for little to no cloud cover, maximum temperatures in the 90s at 4000 feet, zero chance of rain and low humidity. These combined conditions have the potential to increase fire behavior. Fire potential is greater today than it has been during the last several days.

Air quality information is available at www.airnow.gov and www.wildlandfiresmoke.net.

EVACUATION STATUS—UNCHANGED

The Kootenai County Office of Emergency Management evacuation status for the Bunco area remains the same (SET or Level 2). More information is available at https://www.kcsheriff.com/186/Emergency-Management.  

CLOSURES AND SPECIAL MESSAGES—UNCHANGED

A daylight hours temporary flight restriction remains in place https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_3_3347.html

The Coeur d’Alene Dispatch Zone has issued Stage II Fire Restrictions for the Idaho Panhandle, including Kootenai County. 

Closure Order #01-04-03-23-003 for the Idaho Panhandle National Forest remains in place for Forest Service land north of Forest Service Road (FSR) 206, west of FSR 209 and FSR 385, and south of FSR 332; and for Forest Service land surrounding and north of the Yellowbanks Creek area and west of FSR 1535.

The closure includes all Forest Service Roads within the area:

• FSR 332, 385, 392, 428A, 437, 1507, 1511, 1530, 1552 and 1587.
• FSR 206 north of the junction with FSR 406.
• FSR 406 north of the junction with FSR 206.
• Bunco Road/FSR 332 from National Forest boundary east to the junction of FSR 385.
• FSR 385 from junction with Bunco Road/FSR 332 south to the junction of FSR 209 and FSR 794.

It also includes Forest Service Trails 69, 78, 234, 577 and 802.

This order is necessary for public and firefighter safety due to heavy fire traffic and equipment in the area.

Final Crater Creek Fire Update

August 28, 2023

Quick Facts
 

Approximate Size

5,055 acres

Containment

6%

Total Personnel

215

Fire Danger

Very High

Structures Lost

    Primary – 0

    Secondary - 0

Cause

Lightning/Natural

For Immediate Release - August 28, 2023

Tonasket, WA: This will be the final update for the fire unless significant events occur. With forecasted cooler temperatures, precipitation, and the mild fire behavior observed the last few days, managers feel confident in their decision to transition management of the incident back to the Northeast Region, DNR. Work from previous operational periods continue, though the majority of resources will be released by tomorrow. Crews are working to improve pre-existing fireline that connects Hurley Peak west to the Fourteen Mile Road. Crews chipping and clearing on the FS 39 Road will continue to work until the fire is fully lined.

Please check closure information on the websites below as recensions become possible in the coming weeks. Daily communication with British Columbia fire officials is ongoing.

Weather: Forecast is based on an elevation range of 6000 to 7500 feet. The high today is 68 degrees with a minimum humidity of 30 percent. An upper-level ridge will continue to provide dry, warm conditions today. South winds will be light and terrain drive, shifting west in the evening. The chance of showers and thunderstorms increases Tuesday night.

Closures: Closure Orders have been issued by the US Forest Service, BLM, and DNR.
USFS: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and the Colville National Forest for the following campgrounds, roads, and trails:
Developed Campgrounds Closed

Long Swamp Campground, 14 Mile Campground

Roads Closed

FSR 3900100, 110, 105, FSR 3900395, FSR 3900415, FSR 3900500 (Iron Gate), 502, 505, 510, 515

Trails Closed

Trail No. 340 Long Draw, Trail No. 341 Deer Park, Trail No. 342 Windy Peak, Trail No. 343 Clutch Peak, Trail No. 360 Basin Creek, Trail No. 362 Windy Peak, Trail No. 375 Albert Camp, Trail No. 387 Middle Fork, Trail No. 505 Coleman Ridge from junction with Trail No. 561 north to junction with Trail No. 510, Trail No. 510 Chewuch from junction with 510A Cathedral Driveway north to junction with Trail No. 565 Lesamiz, Trail No. 533 Boundary Trail (Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail) from the junction of the lower Cathedral Lake Trail No. 545 junction east to the Forest Service boundary with the Loomis State Forest, Trail No. 533.2 Smith Lake, Trail No. 534 Tungsten Creek, Trail No. 561 Fire Creek

https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/colville/alerts-notices or https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/alerts-notices

WA DNR: The WA Department of Natural Resources has closed the northern block of the Loomis NRCA. This closure includes the Disappointment Trailhead, as well as Cold Springs Campground, Cold Springs Overlook, and Chopaka Lake Campground. The Cold Springs Road is closed 6 miles past the intersection with Toats Coulee Road, and the Fourteen Mile Road is closed 1 mile past the intersection with Toats Coulee Road. https://www.dnr.wa.gov/LoomisLoupLoup

BLM: The Chopaka Lake Campground is closed until further notice.

More information can be found on InciWeb:
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/wanes-crater-creek-fire

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Community Meeting 4 p.m. Monday, August 28, 2023

The United States Forest Service, in cooperation with California Incident Management Team 2, will host a community meeting for those impacted by the 2023 SRF Lightning Complex. The meeting will be held at 4:00 pm on Monday, August 28, 2023, at the Karuk Department of Natural Resources (DNR), 39051 HWY 96 Orleans, CA. Representatives from the Six Rivers National Forest and CIIMT2 will be present to provide an update and answer questions. The meeting will be recorded and uploaded to social media for viewing by those unable to attend. If bandwidth allows, the meeting will be streamed live on Facebook Live. To submit questions in advance, email the questions to 2023.lightningcomplex@firenet.gov

Fecha de Inicio: 15-Ago-2023

 Localizado: Six Rivers National Forest

Causa: Relampagos

Acres: 70,716

Contencion: 6%

Personal: 2,661

Gasquet, Calif., 28 de Agosto, 2023. Los bomberos continúan trabajando arduamente bajo condiciones climáticas favorables, conteniendo el Incendio Smith River Complex lo mas que sea posible antes de que un patrón de que la adversidad del clima se asiente para el miércoles y jueves. El día de ayer, los bomberos lograron incrementar líneas de contención a lo largo del Incendio Corral. Debido a la baja visibilidad, una vez más, se pospuso la utilización de un módulo de helitack para asistir al Incendio Diamond.

Un grupo de expertos en el incendio (hotshot) prosiguen con las operaciones de quema sobre la línea de control que conecta French Hill Road al Sur del Highway 199. Se espera completar dicha operación el día de hoy. Una vez establecida esta línea, se limitará la propagación de las llamas provenientes del Oeste para el Incendio Kelly dirigiéndose hacia la infraestructura a lo largo de Hill Road. Se continuará con las operaciones de quema en el lado Norte del Highway 199 entre 18N10 Road y el Highway 199. Una vez que estas operaciones sean conectadas a la línea de buldócer, se evitara que el fuego afecte la comunidad de Gasquet en el área de North Fork.

A pesar de que las condiciones de humo no permitieron llevar a cabo operaciones aéreas en el día, varios aviones cisterna de ala fija lograron colocar retardantes aéreos a lo largo del flanco Noreste del Incendio Coon. El objetivo es evitar que las llamas crucen al lado Este de la carretera 405, la cual es la línea de control planeada para esta porción del incendio.

El día hoy, persistirá un clima favorable y los bomberos se sienten optimistas en la finalización de las operaciones de quema en ambos lados del Highway. Las escuadrillas con camiones de bomberos prosiguen asegurando de una manera agresiva el eje del incendio que puede ser alcanzado por las mangueras y de esta forma, estar preparados para cualquier cambio en el comportamiento de los vientos del Este el miércoles por la mañana, mientras se introduce hacia el Norte. Los vientos junto con temperaturas más cálidas permanecerán en alta mar moviendo el humo hacia el Oeste de una manera más intensa que los días anteriores. Este patrón de viento de alta mar se debilitará para el jueves cuando otra corriente del Pacifico comience a desarrollarse fuera de la costa retornando una corriente Suroeste, incrementándose las nubes que cubren el área y trayendo consigo la posibilidad de lluvias para el viernes.

Evacuaciones:

Todas las ordenes de Evacuación serán dictadas por la Oficina del Alguacil en la Ciudad de Del Norte. Si Usted reside en dicha ciudad, por favor regístrese en el sistema Community Alert System para recibir notificaciones de emergencia. Los Niveles de Evacuación hasta el día de hoy, se encuentran de la manera siguiente:

Nivel 3 “Salga”: Patrick Creek, Little Jones Creek, Copper Creek Drainage, Coon Creek/ 16n19 17n07, Washington Flat, Pioneer Road, Panther Flat Campground Area, todas las comunidades del Norte en Slant Bridge Road hasta la Frontera de Oregon a lo largo del Highway 199, French Hill Road.

Nivel 2 “Listos”: Low Divide, High Divide, Rowdy Creek, Big Flat/Rock Creek

Nivel 1 “Prepárese”: Hiouchi desde Slant Bridge hasta el eje Este de North Bank Road

Cierres

South Fork Road abierto solamente para residentes.  Debe presentar prueba de residencia.

Rowdy Creek Road permanece cerrado hasta la parte superior de Low Divide.

Howland Hill Road (solamente residentes)

Carretera de la ciudad 316, Shelly Creek,

Carretera de la ciudad 315 Holiday Mine

Carretera de la ciudad 311 Old Gasquet Toll Road

Carretera de la ciudad 305 Weimer Road

Carretera del Servicio Forestal 16N19 y 17N07

Debido a la actividad del Incendio, el Highway 199 está cerrado desde Slant Bridge Road hasta Oregon Mountain Road (Milla 16 hasta 31)

Un cierre total está en pie sobre U.S. 199 en la Estación Agrícola cerca de la frontera con Oregon. Para información actual de carreteras visite: quickmap.dot.ca.gov

A partir del domingo, 20 de agosto, 2023, el Bosque Nacional de Six Rivers, dictó una orden de cierre para todo el bosque.  https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/srnf/notices/?cid=FSEPRD1096395

La Cruz Roja Americana, ha establecido un albergue en el área del Fairgrounds de la ciudad de Del Norte (421 US-101 N, Crescent City, CA, 95531) para aquellos que hayan sido evacuados. Los trabajadores de la Cruz Roja en caso de desastres se encuentran trabajando en conjunto con los oficiales locales con la finalidad de ayudar en asegurar que las personas evacuadas reciban comida, agua y albergue.

Para mayor Information

Smith River Complex Inciweb: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/casrf-smith-river-complex

Facebook

Six River National Forest: https://www.facebook.com/SixRiversNF

Oficina de Servicio de Emergencia para Del Norte: https://www.facebook.com/DelNorteOfficeOfEmergencyServices   

Ficina del Agualcil de Del Norte: https://www.facebook.com/DelNorteCountySheriffDepartment

Incendio Smith River Complex North: https://www.facebook.com/smithrivercomplexnorth

Bosque Nacional de Rogue River-Siskiyou: https://www.facebook.com/R6RRSNF/

Manejo de Emergencias de Josephine County: https://www.facebook.com/josephinecountyEM

Mapa Interactivo de Evacuación: https://rvem.org/.

Shelby 3540 Fire Final Daily Update

August 28, 2023

1:00 pm

Size: 70 acres

Containment: 100%

Start Date: August 24, 2023

Cause: Electrical

Texas A&M Forest Service received a request for assistance from Center Police Department for a fire at CR 1024 and HWY 96 south of Center, Texas on August 24, at 4:25 pm. 

Crews from Texas A&M Forest Service have completed containment lines and mop-up operations. All state resources have been released and, pending any significant change in fire activity, this incident will no longer be updated.

Shearwood Creek Fire Daily Update

August 28, 2023

12:30 pm

Size: 3,562 acres

Containment: 95%

Start Date: August 24, 2023

Cause: Under Investigation

At 12:16 pm on Aug. 24th, Texas A&M Forest Service received a request for assistance for a fire on County Road (CO) 032 off State Highway 63, approximately 15 miles northwest of Jasper, Texas. The fire is actively burning in mixed oak/pine timber with grass and yaupon understory.

In coordination with local fire departments, crews from Texas A&M Forest Service, Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System, and out-of-state resources continue mop-up operations and patrolling containment lines for hotspots. Last night’s thunderstorms bought beneficial precipitation on the fire. A drone flight was completed earlier this morning to assist crews with locating any remaining heat sources.

A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) has been ordered for the area over the fire, [NOTAM: FDC 3/1024, https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_3_1287.html]. Please avoid the area to provide a safe environment for incoming firefighting aircraft.

Weather:

Hot and relatively dry conditions will continue today. The relative humidity is expected to rise to the mid 40’s from yesterday's isolated showers and thunderstorms. Those isolated storms will continue today, and wind speeds will between 5-10 mph out of the north.

Closures & Evacuations:

The fire initially prompted evacuations and road closures throughout the area. As of 6 p.m. on Aug. 26, all evacuation orders have been lifted. There are no road closures in place currently. Additional information can be found on www.drivetexas.org.

Damages:

A Texas A&M Forest Service Post Fire Assessment Team (PFAT) was brought in on August 25, 2023, to assess the fire area and to determine any damage on the Shearwood Creek Fire. Currently, a total of 15 structures have been lost. Sixty homes have been saved with an additional 4 homes being directly saved from firefighter efforts.

CAMP CREEK Fire Information Community Meeting

We will provide an update on the Camp Creek Fire in Welches, OR on Monday, August 28, 2023 at 6:30 pm at Mt Hood Lions Club, located at 24730 E Woodsey Way, Welches, OR.

We will attempt to livestream on htps://www.facebook.com/campcreekfire 

Weather and Fire Behavior: The Camp Creek Fire in the Bull Run Watershed northeast of Sandy was sparked by lightning on Thursday, August 24, and has grown to around 1,600 acres with 0% containment. Yesterday’s somewhat more favorable weather conditions moderated fire behavior and limited growth. The fire stayed mostly in its footprint from Friday. The fire burned in heavy fuels, and it continued to move up drainage to the northeast and east.

Bull Run Watershed is a dense temperate rainforest with many down and dead trees and deep forest duff, and this abundance of material provided plenty of receptive fuel, causing the fire again to put up a large smoke column. Rain showers and isolated thunderstorms are possible this evening, but warm and dry weather conditions are expected to continue today and into the future. Southwesterly winds are expected to remain generally light.

Operations: Firefighters focus on full suppression of the fire, using fire crews taking action to limit growth to the north, west, and south assisted by water dropped from heavy helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. Currently, the helicopters are dipping water out of the Bull Run Reservoir #1and the airplanes are scooping water from the Columbia River. No fire retardant is being used, but it could be if needed to help contain the fire along Forest Road (FR) 14 on the fire’s southern flank. Ground crews are utilizing FR 12 on the northern flank of the fire and FR 14 on the southern flank to construct containment lines. Hand crews are constructing containment line between the two roads to the west of the fire. Crews face numerous safety hazards, including threats posed by falling fire-weakened trees and travel on narrow, winding roads. The Great Basin Team has ordered additional crews, engines, and heavy equipment and residents will notice an increasing number of firefighters assigned to the fire in coming days.

The Great Basin Team 1 has been working closely with Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency manager to develop contingency plans to notify residents of possible evacuations should the fire spread out of the Bull Run Watershed. https://www.clackamas.us/wildfires

A community meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday evening at Mt. Hood Lions Clubhouse, 24730 E Woodsey Way, Welches, OR. The meeting will attempt to be livestreamed on Facebook Live at: https://www.facebook.com/campcreekfire

Check current Air Quality at Air Now: https://www.airnow.gov/?city=Sandy&state=OR&country=USA

Information regarding the fire’s effect on the Bull Run Watershed: https://www.portland.gov/water/camp-creek-fire

Closures and Evacuations: Currently there are no fire related closures or evacuations, but people in the area should be prepared for both. Clackamas County residents can sign up to receive critical emergency messaging via email, phone call, and text: https://www.clackamas.us/dm/publicalerts

Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR): There is a TFR over the fire area and drone use is illegal. 

Loop Fire

News - 08/28/2023

Size: 2100 acres

Containment: 80%

Start Date: August 26, 2023

Cause: Undetermined

Incident Commander: Stephen Tanner, TAMFS

Current Situation:

Because of the work performed by dozers, engines, and early air support by Fireboss airplanes yesterday, the fire is looking great, according to fire managers. Assigned resources are making good progress with mopping up, and all bulldozer lines are tied in. Today, fire managers will continue to use bulldozers, engines, and hand crews to mop up and strengthen containment lines on the Loop Fire.

Weather:

North/northeasterly winds will increase by late this morning, with gusts up to 20 mph possible from early this afternoon through sunset. Owing to seasonable temperatures (in the mid-90s), minimum afternoon RH is expected to range from 25-30% near the
fire site. Chances for precipitation are nil over the coming days.

Evacuations and Closures:

There are no evacuations at this time, but citizens are encouraged to refer to the Clay County Sheriff's Office's Facebook page for more information.

Emergency Alerts:

Clay County implemented a county-wide burn ban for Clay County effective immediately July 26. Please follow the link below for more information.

Wildfires and Disasters | TEXAS BURN BANS TFS (tamu.edu)

Damages and Injuries: 

None reported