Alaska State Parks has closed Olnes Pond for fire operations on the Lost Horse Creek Fire. This location is closer to the fire for firefighters to efficiently access the equipment they need as it comes in, including structure protection equipment and crew food deliveries. Keeping this area clear keeps both firefighters and the public safe during logistical operations. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

(MOCLIPS, Wash.) – The Margarita Fire started August 2nd at approximately 12:30am on the Quinault reservation, approximately 1.5 miles NE of Moclips. It is mostly burning in a timber sale unit that is a mix of cedar slash and standing trees, surrounded by heavy timber. Western Washington Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command of the fire on August 4th.
The fire is currently 61 acres and 20% contained. The reduction in acreage since yesterday is due to improved mapping. Crews yesterday completed fire line around the entire fire perimeter. Containment is a measure of overall progress toward a fully controlled fire. Containment of the fire will continue to increase in the coming days as firefighters continue to mop up, remove snags, and remove burnable materials inside the fire area. Mop up is extinguishing or removing burning material near fire lines, felling snags, and trenching logs to prevent rolling after an area has burned. The most secure section of the fire is along the west and north edges.
The objective today is to continue mopping up and improving fire lines. Additional firefighting crews and equipment arrived yesterday and will continue work through the day and night. They will lay in more water hoses and focus on mop up efforts along the south side of the fire. This ongoing work will reduce the likelihood that fire will be able to cross established fire lines, and will help to reduce residual smoke.
The only evacuation warning is a Level 2 – Get Set – for the community of Quinault Village, also known as Moclips Estates. Residents should have essentials packed and be ready to go if conditions change.
Weather today is expected to be mostly cloudy with a slight chance of light rain overnight. The high temperature is forecast to be 59 degrees. Winds will be out of the northwest at 8-13 mph.
You can support firefighting efforts by making your home Firewise. This includes clearing defensible space near any buildings on the property. For more information see https://www.dnr.wa.gov/firewise

With the wildfires come smoke. Strengthening wind is currently pushing smoke from the American Mesa Fire to the east, which may affect areas along the New Mexico-Colorado border and as far south as Dulce, Chama, Tres Piedras and Questa. Other fires are contributing, too: the Lake Fire near Navajo Lake, the Dry Fire on the San Juan National Forest and fires in northern Arizona. So far, it looks like this smoke will be lofted in the air, creating hazy skies but not affecting surface level air quality.

Other areas of New Mexico are receiving hazy skies caused by fires in southern New Mexico and southeast Arizona.

The Fire and Smoke map at is a good resource for smoke forecasts and current surface air quality data from monitors on the ground. You can also read special smoke outlook reports for areas with fires, including the current one.

To get a sense of the near real-time smoke movement, the High-Resolution Rapid Refresh model from NOAA is a good reference. The vertically integrated smoke model looped on a map updates hourly and predicts smoke concentrations and general transport out to 18 hours in the future.

As always, check New Mexico Fire Information’s Smoke Management page for tips on protecting your health when and if smoke affects surface air quality.

Red Barn 7 Fire Update

Sunday August 6, 2023

4:00 pm

Size: 490 acres

Containment: 80%

Start Date: August 5, 2023

Cause: Under Investigation

After 5 p.m. on Aug. 5, Texas A&M Forest Service received a request for assistance on a fire burning 1.5 miles south of Fort Davis along Highway 17 in Jeff Davis County, Texas. The fire is burning in grass and brush fuels.

Texas A&M Forest Service has mobilized the following to assist with response efforts: fire managers and miscellaneous overhead, dozers, engine crews and a suppression crew module from Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS), Emergency Medical Task Force (EMTF) personnel.

Yesterday:

The Red Barn 7 Fire started burning mid slope on a hill next to Highway 17. Crews began creating indirect containment lines next to existing roads by implementing a burnout operation, which is a removal of unburned fuel between the fire’s active edge and the road. Indirect containment lines are built some distance away from the active fire edge to take advantage of existing barriers and to provide for firefighter safety. Crews worked through the night, completing the burnout operation and holding the new containment lines.

Today:

There were no issues holding the containment lines last night around the now estimated 490 acre fire. Texas A&M Forest Service resources not working last night, TIFMAS crews and the EMTF returned to the fire at 8:45 am and by noon the Red Barn 7 Fire was 80% contained. Resources will continue patrolling and suppressing heat until end of shift today.

Weather and Fire Behavior:

Mild temperatures this morning around 70 degrees with maximum relative humidity around 45 percent. Winds will come from the southwest blowing around 7 to 12 mph. Temperatures will be hot with a high around 102 and minimum relative humidity around 15 percent. No thunderstorms are expected this afternoon. Tonight, temperatures will fall to around 72 degrees and relative humidity recovery will only be 45 percent.

Monday will remain hot with a high temperature near 102 degrees and minimum relative humidity falling to around 14 percent. There is a low chance that an isolated thunderstorm may appear on Monday afternoon. Lightning risk will be low, but gusty, erratic winds may be possible even with dry showers and thunderstorms.

Evacuations: None

Damages/Injuries:  None

Closures: None

Buckskin 2 Fire

Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Sandpoint Ranger District

Fire Information: 208-557-8813

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/idipf-buckskin-2-fire

Type 3 Incident Commander, Chris Smith

August 6, 2023

Location:  Located approximately 8 miles due south of Clark Fork, ID on Delyle Ridge, between Twin Creek and Dry Creek, south of Highway 200              

Start Date: 8/4/2023      

Cause: Under Investigation     

Size: 180 acres (estimated)             

Containment: 0%   

Total Personnel: 80     

Engines: 3      

Hand Crews: 2    

Modules: 2     

Heavy Equipment: Dozer

The Buckskin 2 Fire was initially reported on 8/4/2023 around 9 PM. The fire is burning in steep challenging terrain covered in heavy fuels. Firefighters have been scouting the area surrounding the fire and working to develop a plan that would allow them to go direct on the fires edge with the assistance of heavy equipment. The fire is an estimated two miles from the nearest residence. Fire crews have assessed the residential area, finalized a Structure Protection Plan, and have begun to implement the plan. A Type 1 helicopter will be assisting with suppression efforts on the fire today. Additional firefighting resources have been ordered.

EVACUATION STATUS

The Bonner County Sheriff’s Office issued a READY evacuation notice for the residents of Twin Creek Rd and Rearden Rd in Clark Fork. At the READY level, it is recommended that a plan is in place or developed and you begin to organize any needs in order to evacuate the area if a more significant threat occurs. Sign up for Bonner County Sheriff’s Office emergency messaging through NIXLE at www.nixle.com. 

CLOSURES AND SPECIAL MESSAGES

A Forest Closure Order for the fire area is pending. Road closures associated with the Buckskin Fire; the intersection of USFS road 203 and 332, the intersection of 1021 and 332 as well as roads 1533 and 306 in Clark Fork. UTV trail 77 is closed as it goes right into the drainage where the fire is burning. The public is encouraged to avoid the general area for firefighter safety and practice caution while driving near firefighters and apparatuses.

For the safety of our aerial resources and firefighters on the ground, please do not fly unmanned aircraft (drones) in the fire vicinity. If you fly, we can't. 

WEATHER

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are predicted this afternoon with potential for heavy rain associated with the storms. Partly sunny with a high of 82 degrees and southeast winds around 7 mph are forecasted. Thunderstorms and scattered showers are expected to continue through the night and into tomorrow. A flood watch is currently in effect until 11pm tomorrow night.

Bayfield, CO, 6 de agosto de 2023. El incendio de Dry Lake ahora está contenido al 11% y los bomberos han completado el "rayado" de las líneas de control alrededor del incendio de 1372 acres. 135 bomberos están asignados al incendio, ubicado en el bosque nacional de San Juan, al noreste de Bayfield. Junto con la línea negra, se quemaron bolsas interiores de vegetación con un sistema aéreo no tripulado (UAS) o dron. Los bomberos ahora están patrullando el perímetro y no se espera un mayor crecimiento. Continuará la quema y la combustión lenta de la vegetación interior, aunque la actividad del fuego y la producción de humo disminuirán. Esta noche, el humo puede asentarse entre Bayfield y Chimney Rock en el corredor de la autopista 160 y en el drenaje del río Piedra hacia Arboles.

El rayo provocó el incendio que comenzó el 1 de agosto y ha brindado a los administradores de incendios la oportunidad de abordar directamente el riesgo a largo plazo de un incendio forestal catastrófico en esta huella de incendio. El Equipo de Manejo de Incidentes Tipo 3 (IMT) del Bosque Nacional de San Juan, que maneja los esfuerzos de extinción de incendios, ha estado extinguiendo el fuego utilizando las tácticas indirectas descritas anteriormente. Los beneficios de esta estrategia incluyen la reducción de combustibles peligrosos, el fomento del crecimiento de plantas nativas, el aumento de la diversidad de especies en el sotobosque y la restauración del equilibrio ecológico. El incendio Dry Lake está ardiendo en el borde noreste de una Delineación Operacional (POD) Potencial (incendio forestal). Los POD son desarrollados por especialistas locales en manejo de incendios forestales para identificar previamente una red de las mejores funciones de control disponibles. El trabajo realizado anteriormente cerca del límite del POD al noreste del Dry Lake Fire está cumpliendo su propósito como elemento de control.

El análisis integral de riesgos completado por los administradores de incendios y la estrategia de manejo de incendios seleccionada se alinea directamente con la Estrategia de Crisis de Incendios Forestales de 10 años del Servicio Forestal. Esta estrategia tiene como objetivo aumentar el uso del fuego en el paisaje, así como otros tratamientos para mejorar la resiliencia de los bosques para las generaciones futuras. Además, se espera que estas acciones de manejo de incendios reduzcan el riesgo de importantes valores locales en riesgo, como residencias privadas, terrenos e infraestructura de servicios públicos. De hecho, los bomberos quemaron cuidadosamente la vegetación debajo y alrededor de un tramo de 1/2 milla de la línea eléctrica Tri-State, que sirve a la comunidad de Pagosa Springs.

El humo seguirá siendo visible para los viajeros a lo largo de la autopista US 160 entre Bayfield y Pagosa Springs, y para algunos residentes en los condados de Ignacio y Archuleta. Esté atento al tráfico adicional de vehículos de bomberos en el área y a lo largo de First Notch Road (FR 620) durante el fin de semana y principios de la próxima semana.

El humo de los incendios forestales puede afectar su salud. Para obtener más información, visite: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/wood-smoke-and-health

Para obtener información sobre el Bosque Nacional San Juan, llame al (970) 247-4874, visite el sitio web del bosque o síganos en las redes sociales (Twitter y Facebook).

FREDONIA, Ariz. – Aug. 6, 2023 – Firefighters are responding to the lightning-caused Kane Fire on the North Kaibab Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest. It is about 13 miles southeast of Jacob Lake, 11 miles south of US 89A, and 5 miles east of SR 67. The wildfire started Friday, Aug. 4 and immediate suppression actions were taken by air and ground resources.

The fire is estimated at 4,980 acres in timber, thick brush, and pinyon-juniper. Concerns include long drive times to access the fire vicinity, cultural resources, wildlife, and private property east of the fire.

Fire behavior was very active Saturday and with hot, dry, windy weather in the forecast, fire managers are expecting similar behavior over the next several days. Approximately 75 personnel are assigned to the incident including two crews, a dozer, a water tender, and five engines. A Type 2 Incident Management Team has been ordered for the incident.

Smoke is visible from across northern Arizona, including many areas south of the Grand Canyon. Smoke is generally spreading to the northeast.

Additional information can be found on the Kaibab NF website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, or by calling the Fire Information Hotline at 928-635-8311 or local ranger stations.

Extension: 33,246 acres                                          Inicio:15-Julio-2023

Origen: 2 millas Sueste de Agness, OR

Contencion: 30%

Personal : 841

Recursos: 41 camiones de bomberos l 16 escuadrillas de bomberos l 2 buldócer l 27 cisternas l 4 masticadores l 9 helicopteros

Resumen del Incendio: Los bomberos continuan progresando en los trabajos de limpieza, en la apertura de caminos para contruir lineas potenciales de contencion y llevando a cabo igniciones aereas para remover espacios de emanacion de calor que aun no han sido quemados dentro del perimetro del incendio. El patron en las condiciones climaticas permanece de una manera consistente. Sin embargo, se anticipa un calientamiento ligero y una tendencia a traves del curso de esta semana. Nuestros bomberos continuan alertas para cualquier cambio potencial en la actividad del incendio.

Actividades para el dia de hoy:  Los bomberos se encuentran asegurando e improvisando líneas de contención existentes, con el objetivo de mantener el fuego dentro de la misma zona. Además, otra escuadrilla de bomberos conduce actividades constantes de limpieza para garantizar líneas y patrullar todas las divisiones. En las localidades alrededor de Agness, permanecen en pie las estructuras de protección, las cuales se dedican a examinar y conducir evaluaciones de la infraestructura en el área afectada. Los bomberos prosiguen mejorando las líneas de control alternativas sobre el sistema de las Carreteras Forestales (FSR) 1376 (hacia el Sur) y 1503, 3313, así como 3680 (hacia el Oeste). Los trabajadores del turno nocturno se dedican a mantener y patrullar las líneas de contención. En caso de ser necesario, los bomberos se encuentran preparados para responder a cualquier inicio de incendio en el área. Se podrá observar la presencia del humo desde las áreas aledañas al incendio. Este humo es provocado por las igniciones aéreas de los helicópteros en la esquina suroeste cerca de la cabecera de Lawson Creek y la zona de Game Lake.

Debido a la incrementación del tráfico por la presencia de los bomberos, se hace un llamado a los motoristas cruzando la carretera Bear Camp Road, que manejen con cautela, a baja velocidad y con las luces delanteras del vehículo encendidas.

Condiciones climáticas: Esta mañana, se experimentarán temperaturas entre los 80 y 90 grados, con porcentaje de humedad relativa alrededor de 25 a 35 porciento y con vientos provenientes de las partes más altas sobre el área Noreste. Por la tarde de hoy, habrá un flujo de transición hacia el Noroeste del incendio. El periodo de la presencia de la humedad baja está incrementándose diariamente. Este fenómeno climático da como resultado un material de combustión más seco y una incrementación en el comportamiento del incendio.

Impacto del humo: Pronósticos en la presencia del humo, puede encontrarse en la página web: https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook/b74901f7?

Cierres de áreas: El Bosque Nacional de Rogue River-Siskiyou, emitió una orden de cierre incluyendo senderos, carreteras y parte del rio Illinois. Esta orden de cierre abarca Oak Flat Campground, Game Lake Campground, Wildhorse Campground y el Lookout Recreacional de Snow Camp.  La carretera forestal de Chetco River Road (FR 1376) y la de Chetco/Pistol River Road (FR 1407) actualmente se encuentran cerradas. Esta nueva orden de cierre permitirá al público el acceso a el área para nadar de Big Rock en el Rio Illinois.

Evacuaciones:  Todos los niveles de evacuación han sido reducidos a un Nivel 1 “Prepárese” para todas las áreas en las proximidades del Incendio Flat.  https://tinyurl.com/currycountyem

Orden de restricción: Actualmente, el Nivel de Peligro de Incendio es “Extremo”. El Bosque Nacional de Rogue River-Siskiyou ha dictado un Nivel 2 de restricción para el público en general. Para más información:  https://tinyurl.com/ueuznr6e

Por favor siga todas las restricciones en el área para prevenir incendios forestales. Conozca el área de recreación antes de visitarla. Revise las restricciones en el uso de fogatas que existen en su destino de recreación.