News - Monday, July 31, 2023 at 10:00 am

Colt Fire Fact Sheet

Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Fire Protection

Lolo National Forest and Flathead National Forest Land Management        

NORTHERN ROCKIES TEAM 1                                        INCIDENT COMMANDER: BRENT OLSON

Fire Information: 406-247-0922      2023.Colt@firenet.gov    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColtFire 

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/mtmts-colt-fire

Monday, July 31, 2023 at 9:00 am

Location:  15 miles northwest of Seeley Lake, Montana

Start Date: 7/17/2023            Cause: Lightning       Size: 6,177 acres        Containment: 8%     

Total Personnel: 589             Engines: 15                Helicopters: 5                   Hand Crews: 15   

KEY MESSAGE

Red Flag conditions materialized yesterday in the region with high temperatures, low humidity levels and west winds. These conditions tested the control line preparation work that crews have done on the southeast and east sides of the fire. The preparation work allowed crews to successfully hold the established fire lines and catch spot fires as they developed throughout the afternoon and evening.

CURRENT STATUS

Fire crews completed securing the previous day’s firing operations on both the southeast corner and north sides of the fire before the winds increased yesterday. Personnel adjusted to securing and holding the lines as fire activity increased. An early afternoon infrared mapping flight shows an increase in 702 acres for a new size of 6,177 acres.  Additional acreage increase is expected due to yesterday’s intense fire activity.

After completing firing operations on the southeast corner, crews secured and held the control lines and responded to spot fires working to secure them quickly. On the east side along Forest Road 646 (Colt/Uhler Road) personnel patrolled, held, and mopped up along the control lines. On the north side, crews and equipment took holding actions along the established fire control lines and continued to construct control lines towards the northwest corner. There was active fire near Beaver Lake during the afternoon. On the southwest corner the fire was active and pushed up towards Sunset Ridge near Sunset Peak. On the south side crews worked their way west continuing to look for opportunities to keep the fire north of the West Fork of the Clearwater River. The Structure Protection Groups assisted crews working on the east and southeast while being prepared to implement structure protection plans if needed.

PLANNED ACTIONS

On the south side of the fire four crews will work on control line moving towards the west and keeping north of the West Fork of the Clearwater River. Personnel will look for opportunities to construct fire control lines with the highest probability of success on the southwest corner and west side. Crews will continue to hold and mop up along Forest Road 646 as well as the southeast corner. On the north side, crews will patrol, hold, and start mopping up the fire edge along Forest Road 4356. On the northwest corner crews will continue constructing fire control line from Colt Lake to Beaver Lake. South Structure Protection will assist with holding operations on the east and southeast sides of the fire. A Lindbergh Group has been organized and will be looking at establishing secondary control lines near or adjacent to Forest Road 906. A night shift of engines and personnel will patrol, monitor fire conditions, and engage in suppression actions. Helicopters and airplanes will be used to drop water and retardant on the fire as they are available.

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR

The high temperatures in the fire area on Monday will range from 80-91 degrees, with relative humidity levels in the mid to upper teens.  Winds will be from the west to southwest at 10 mph. These warm and dry conditions will again lead to active, intense fire behavior. Moderate growth is expected with the fire moving through the heavy dead and down surface fuels. Torching and spotting are possible in the subalpine fir and lodgepole pine.

EVACUATIONS AND CLOSURES

The Missoula County Sheriff’s Office Evacuation Warning and Order summary:

-Residents on Beaver Creek Road (near the summit) are under an Evacuation Warning.

-Mile marker 31 (Beaver Creek Road at the intersection of Hwy 83) south towards Seeley Lake to mile marker 27, and including residences in Rovero Flats, are under an Evacuation Order.

-Residences beginning at mile marker 27, south end of Rovero Flats, to mile marker 25.5 (the intersection of the West Fork of the Clearwater Road and Hwy 83) are under an Evacuation Warning.

-Residences on the north and south ends of Lake Inez are under an Evacuation Warning. The east side of Lake Inez, along Hwy 83, is not under any Warning or Order.

If conditions rapidly change an Evacuation Order may be issued with no prior notice or warning. Home and property owners in the surrounding area should remain vigilant and prepared. Have an evacuation plan for family, pets, and livestock; sign up for emergency alerts at Smart911.com; and be familiar with the Missoula County evacuation process and what an order and warning means by clicking on the following link:   https://www.missoulacounty.us/government/public-safety/office-of-emergency-management/evacuation-information.  For evolving Evacuations and Warnings please visit the Missoula County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MissoulaCountySheriffsOffice .

The Lolo and Flathead National Forests have closed several forest roads, areas, and campgrounds near the fire area for public safety. The list of current closures includes:

-Forest Road 906 (closed at Highway 83)

-Rainy Lake Campground access road 4357 (closed at Highway 83)

-Rainy Lake Campground

-Alva Lake Campground access road (closed by gate at Highway 83)

-Alva Lake Campground

-Lakeside Campground access road (closed by gate at Highway 83)

-Lakeside Campground

-Lake Inez Campground

-Forest Road 646 (closed at the junction of FSR 552; FSR 4354; Forest Road 552 (beyond the turn off to west side Lake Inez access

-Forest Road 5407 and 463 closed beyond the West Side snowmobile trailhead (these roads access the Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Marshall Wildlife Management Area and Lake Marshall)

-Temporarily closing the Forest System Road loops of the Clearwater (FSR 4370 and 4353) and Richmond (FSR 667 and 720)

TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

A Temporary Flight Restriction is in place for air space over the Colt Fire (FDC 03/0291) to provide a safe environment for firefighting aircraft operating in the area. An airport closure is in place for the Condon Airstrip (FDC 07/110) for firefighting helicopter operations. Remember that temporary flight restrictions also apply to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or drones. If you fly, we can’t!                   

July 31, 2023

Flat Fire Morning Update

Size: 25,572 Start Date: July 15, 2023

Point of origin: 2 miles southeast of Agness, OR

Containment: 14%

Cause: Human caused, Under Investigation

Total personnel: 1,850

Resources: 52 engines l 46 crews l 7 bulldozers l 35 water tenders l 8 masticators l 9 helicopters

Current Situation: Crews have made great progress securing the southwestern primary containment line in the last several days which is a critical element in limiting growth of the Flat Fire. Firefighters are using helicopters and Unstaffed Aerial Systems to add firing depth to this important containment feature. A burn-out operation along the dozer line heading east from Game Lake is nearing completion. Structure protection resources have been collecting data to aid firefighters in protecting structures if there is a future need. The alternate control line on Forest Service Road (FSR) 3313, 1503, and 3680 is almost done with completion planned on Tuesday. The containment line on the eastern flank using Burnt Ridge Road has been finished.

Today’s activities: Firefighters will use aerial resources to add fireline depth between the western and eastern portions of FSR 3680. The northern containment line, from Wildhorse Lookout east to FSR 3577, is being actively mopped up and patrolled. The northeastern corner of the fire, using FSR 2308 and 150, has been prepared for firing operations if the need arises due to changes in weather conditions and/or fire activity. To achieve the most effective burnout, conditions require alignment of fuels, fuel moisture, temperature, and relative humidity. There are 9 helicopters and 3 Unstaffed Aerial Systems are available to help firefighters.

With fire traffic on Bear Camp Road, all motorists on Bear Camp Road are asked to slow down, use headlights and proceed with caution.

Community Meeting: A community meeting will take place tonight on July 31st, at 6:00 p.m. at the Brookings-Harbor High School in the cafeteria. The address for the school is: 625 Pioneer Road, Brookings, OR 97415.

Evacuations: A Level 1 “Get Ready” evacuation notice is in effect for areas on the north side of the Rogue River in Agness up to Illahe Lodge and along the Rogue River Corridor from Quosatana Creek Campground to the Agness area. This includes the areas of Spud Road, Old House Creek Road and Oak Flat.

The area immediately east of Agness remains in a level 2 and the remainder of the areas around the fire are Level 1. The Curry County Sheriff’s Office will continue to coordinate with the Fire Incident Management Team and will notify all residents affected by the fire of any reasons to change evacuation levels.

Curry County is using Everbridge to send evacuation notices. You can sign up for notifications here: https://www.co.curry.or.us/departments/emergency_management/index.php.

Weather: The forecast calls for slightly warmer temperatures Tuesday into Wednesday. Tuesday has the potential to be the warmest day on the Flat Fire so far.

Smoke: The Smoke Outlook is available at: https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/en/b74901f7

Closures: The Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest has issued an updated closure order for the fire area including trails, roads and a portion of the Illinois River. Oak Flat Campground, Game Lake Campground, Wild Horse Campground and Snow Camp Lookout Recreation Rentals are all closed as part of the area closure. The Chetco River Road (FR 1376) and Chetco/Pistol River Road (FR 1407) are now closed. The updated closure also allows for public access to the Big Rock swimming hole on the Illinois River. More information can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/bdzbae69

Restrictions: Fire Restrictions are in place, to learn more visit: fs.usda.gov/rogue-siskiyou

Local fuel conditions are variable with fuels dry in some areas but still green vegetation in others. Warming and drying weather conditions continue resulting in higher fire danger.

Please follow all fire restrictions and only use properly functioning spark arresters and stay on designated trails and roads. Do not park, idle or drive on dry, flammable vegetation. Your vehicle could start a wildfire

Bedrock Fire update for Monday, July 31, 2023

Lowell, Ore. – Bedrock Fire managers and cooperators will be sponsoring a series of public meetings to present status updates and answer questions. The meeting at Lowell will be Live streamed on the “Bedrock Fire 2023” Facebook page, and recorded for later viewing. The schedule for the meetings is:

• Tuesday, August 1 at 5:00 p.m. at Lowell High School
• Tuesday, August 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Oakridge High School
• Wednesday, August 2 at 6:00 p.m. at McKenzie High School

Bedrock Fire is a full suppression fire, meaning fire personnel will be working to secure lines all the way around the fire. They are building these lines as direct to the fire’s edge as it is safe to do so.

Yesterday, 3% of the fire perimeter was designated as “contained”.  Containment is the designation for a section of line when there is little to no probability of re-ignition.  The contained section is south of Big Fall Creek Road on the west edge of the fire. There is no longer heat adjacent to this portion of line.

Achieving containment is a multi-step process.  Flammable vegetation and other fuels adjacent to the fire line are reduced in quantity or “abated”. Fuel abatement on Bedrock Fire is being completed with a combination of mechanical methods like masticators and work by crews with chainsaws and hand tools cutting vegetation.  When a fire line is fully prepared, firefighters may conduct burnout operations, lighting residual fuels along the line to consume them. This prevents the fire from burning intensely along the line, reducing the chance of fire crossing the containment line. Firefighters then extinguish all heat near the fire line to complete the work needed to achieve containment.

We were unable to have an infrared flight last night. Acreage will be updated after the next flight.

WEATHER:  High temperatures are expected to be near 80 degrees and minimum relative humidity is expected to be in the upper 30 percent range. Slightly warmer weather is expected later this week. By mid-week, cloud cover is forecast to increase, but rain remains unlikely.

SAFETY: Willamette National Forest has issued a Forest Closure Order for the area around the Bedrock Fire. A corrected version was posted July 30. Please stay out of the closure area for your safety and the safety of fire personnel. Unmanned aerial systems (AES or drones) are not permitted within the Temporary Flight Restriction.

SMOKE:  Smoke from the Bedrock Fire will continue to spread into central Oregon, causing some areas to experience “unhealthy” conditions. Smoke from the Flat Fire and other fires is also impacting many areas.

Air Resource Advisors for the Bedrock Fire have issued a Smoke Outlook for July 31 - August 1, 2023. Please see the attached files.

Location: Forest Service Road (FSR) #284 (Elk City Wagon Road) 1 mile east of China Point, 3 miles Northwest of Pilot Knob near Mountain House Site

Start Date: 7/10/23       Cause: Lightning        Size: 179 acres                Completion/Containment: 25%

Total Personnel: 119    Engines: 2        Dozers: 2          Forest Masticators: 2      Helicopters: 1  

Water Tender: 6          Crews: 3  

CURRENT SITUATION

The Midnight Fire did not see any additional growth yesterday; however, the fire is spotty and there are still interior fuel sources.  Good work and coordination continues along the contingency line as fire personnel work to implement plans for resource protection.

PLANNED ACTIONS

Firefighters will continue to hold, secure, and improve fire lines. They will continue to identify and control sources of heat and mitigate safety concerns.  Approximately six miles of the contingency line remains to be constructed. The work on the contingency line is important because one ember could provide a new ignition source. 

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR

Little change is expected, hot and dry conditions will continue through Wednesday. Relative humidities will be in the low 20s, with moderate overnight recoveries. Winds are predicted to be light, and terrain driven. 

The expected fire behavior remains similar to what we have seen in the past few days. It is described as moderate with smoldering, single tree torching, and group torching. As temperatures increase with the heat of the day so will fire behavior.

Air quality information: AirNow Interactive Map (epa.gov)

CLOSURES AND SPECIAL MESSAGES

Going outside this summer?  Recreating responsibly and firewise is extra important this year.  If you remember, we had a historically big winter, with a shift right into summer growing season. This means that even more potential dry fuel for wildfires. Let’s all do our part to prevent wildfires.   There are currently no closures in place, but firefighting traffic is expected to be heavy along FSR # 244 (Lighting Creek Road) and FSR# 284 (Elk City Wagon Road) between China Point and Lytle Cow Camp.

Crews Make Progress on Containment 

Spoon Fire Quick Facts 

Acres: 4,560 acres 

Cause: Lightning 

Containment: 25% 

Start Date: July 24, 2023 

Location: 2.5 miles east of Highway 60 between Globe and Show Low, AZ. 11 miles southwest of Cedar Creek 

Fuels: Piñyon- Juniper, Manzanita, Grass, Cedar 

Total personnel for all incidents: 392 

Overview: Fire crews are making progress to contain all fires. Rain fell across the fire area, resulting in decreased fire activity. This will help keep fire activity minimal over the next few days. This doesn’t mean the fires are out. 

Spoon Fire Update: Fire crews gained containment along the west side and began direct fireline construction on the east side of the fire, resulting in containment increasing to 25%. 

Weather: Rain fell across the area on Sunday, and all fires received some rain. Predictions for Monday include the possibility of thunderstorms forming and moving into the area in the early afternoon. Precipitation chances increase to 80%, with temperatures dropping into 80s. 

Evacuations: None. Residents and visitors should take time to become familiar with the Ready, Set, Go evacuation model. These steps help you to be READY in the event of an emergency by preparing now. Additionally, sign up for the Navajo County Alert System at https://tinyurl.com/y4vwrasw. 

Smoke: The Spoon Fire may have isolated smoke from interior pockets of vegetation. Please slow down when traveling through smoky area. For information on smoke and air quality visit https://www.airnow.gov. 

Closures: Highway 60 remains open. The southwest portion of Fort Apache is closed, including all Salt River sites within the closure area. 

Fire Restrictions: There are several fire restrictions in place depending on location. 

• Fort Apache Agency: Stage 2 Fire Restrictions - No campfire, fireworks, outdoor smoking, debris burning or discharging of firearms. Power saws cannot be used between 10 am and 8 pm. All motorized travel is restricted to developed roads. 

• Show Low, Navajo County and Apache Sitgreaves National Forests: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions - No campfires (except in developed recreation sites), no smoking outdoors, no welding, no fireworks. 

Crews Make Progress on Containment 

Cottonwood Ridge Fire Quick Facts 

Acres: 345 

Cause: Lightning 

Containment: 50% 

Start Date: July 23, 2023 

Location: 4 miles south of Show Low, AZ 

Fuels: Timber, grass, brush 

Snake Ridge Fire Quick Facts 

Acres: 42 acres 

Cause: Lightning 

Containment: 25% 

Start Date: July 28, 2023 

Location: 11 miles southwest of Show Low, AZ. 

Fuels:  Grass, Brush 

Total personnel for all incidents: 392 

Overview: Fire crews are making progress to contain all fires. Rain fell across the fire area, resulting in decreased fire activity. This will help keep fire activity minimal over the next few days. This doesn’t mean the fires are out. 

Cottonwood Ridge Fire Update: Crews made progress bringing containment up to 50% before being forced off the fire line by rain and lightning. Crews will continue to improve and secure firelines to protect communities to the north. 

Snake Ridge Fire Update: No smoke was visible on the fire Sunday, and the fire showed minimal hot spots. Crews will continue to improve firelines and mop up hot spots. 

Weather: Rain fell across the area on Sunday, and all fires received some rain. Predictions for Monday include the possibility of thunderstorms forming and moving into the area in the early afternoon. Precipitation chances increase to 80%, with temperatures dropping into 80s. 

Evacuations: None. Residents and visitors should take time to become familiar with the Ready, Set, Go evacuation model. These steps help you to be READY in the event of an emergency by preparing now. Additionally, sign up for the Navajo County Alert System at https://tinyurl.com/y4vwrasw. 

Smoke: The Spoon Fire may have isolated smoke from interior pockets of vegetation. Please slow down when traveling through smoky area. For information on smoke and air quality visit https://www.airnow.gov. 

Closures: Highway 60 remains open. The southwest portion of Fort Apache is closed, including all Salt River sites within the closure area. 

Fire Restrictions: There are several fire restrictions in place depending on location. 

• Fort Apache Agency: Stage 2 Fire Restrictions - No campfire, fireworks, outdoor smoking, debris burning or discharging of firearms. Power saws cannot be used between 10 am and 8 pm. All motorized travel is restricted to developed roads. 

• Show Low, Navajo County and Apache Sitgreaves National Forests: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions - No campfires (except in developed recreation sites), no smoking outdoors, no welding, no fireworks. 

Equipo de Gestión de Incidentes del Complejo del área de las Montañas Rocosas 1
Dan Dallas, Comandante del Incidente

Teléfono de Información: 970-648-4470 (publico), 970-765-7123 (medios de comunicación)
Correo electrónico: 2023.lowline@firenet.gov
Horario: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Situación Actual: El incendio Lowline mide 1331 acres actualmente y está 15% contenido. El clima cambiante y sus efectos sobre el fuego y nuestras actividades de extinción fue el tema predominante ayer y continúa hasta el día de hoy. Las operaciones de quema aéreas y manuales comenzaron ayer por la mañana, pero una tormenta eléctrica pasó por el extremo sur del incendio alrededor del mediodía, lo que provocó nubes pesadas, aumento de la humedad y lluvia mínima. Esta combinación fue suficiente para que la quema fuera marginalmente efectiva, esas operaciones se redujeron principalmente a primera hora de la tarde, un momento en que las condiciones de quema suelen ser óptimas. Las cuadrillas continuaron con otras acciones de supresión durante el resto del día. Reanudarán la quema en la medida de lo posible hoy, según lo permitan las condiciones.

En la División A, un helicóptero que realizaba operaciones de quema aéreas complementado con una cuadrilla de encendio manual en tierra comenzó a quemar los combustibles pesados ​​entre el extremo norte del incendio y la línea de fuego indirecta aún más al norte. Este trabajo progresó bien hasta que llegó una tormenta eléctrica sobre el incendio, momento en el que se cerraron las operaciones aéreas por seguridad. Las cuadrillas de tierra continuaron encendiendo combustibles y avanzaron hacia el oeste a lo largo de una cresta hasta la División W. Si el clima lo permite, este trabajo continuará hoy con el objetivo de llenar los espacios sin quemar y extender la quema más hacia el oeste.

La quema manual ocurrió ayer en la División Z, pero las actividades principales fueron retener, patrullar y limpiar a lo largo de las líneas de fuego existentes. El mismo trabajo continuará hoy. El Grupo de Protección de Estructuras trabajó en evaluaciones de estructuras y trabajos de mitigación, incluido el despliegue de rociadores en el extremo sur del incendio. La evaluación y preparación de la estructura avanzará hacia el este hoy.

En la División Y, una cuadrilla de máquinas continuó la preparación de la línea de fuego y la retención de una pequeña área quemada el sábado. Esto continuará hoy. La estrategia es seguir la progresión del fuego hacia el oeste por debajo de una cresta, apagándose solo cuando sea necesario para seguir el ritmo del fuego y evitar que cruce la cresta hacia el sur.

Condiciones Climáticas y de Combustibles:

Una célula electrica pasó ayer sobre el extremo sur del incendio, produciendo nubes pesadas, aumento de la humedad, pero poca lluvia. Hoy veremos tormentas adicionales en movimiento. Las temperaturas serán un poco más frescas y la humedad un poco más alta que ayer. Hay un 85% de probabilidad de lluvia hoy con hasta 0.15” de precipitación, dependiendo de la trayectoria de la tormenta. Es probable que el miércoles también esté húmedo, pero el jueves comienza una tendencia seca, con condiciones mucho más cálientes y secas hasta el próximo fin de semana.

Los combustibles en el área del incendio son coníferas mixtas con un componente pesado de muerte y caído, que se transforman en pasto y arbustos en las elevaciones más bajas. La propagación del fuego en los combustibles de coníferas es de moderada a alta. Los herbáceos vivos y humedos están deteniendo que el incendio pueda propagarse en en los pastos y el arbusto conocido como artemisa. Los combustibles muertos y caídos son excepcionalmente secos, y las coníferas mixtas se queman fácilmente con antorchas grupales y recorridos cortos de copa. Los niveles más altos de humedad redujeron el comportamiento del fuego ayer, y las lluvias pronosticadas deberían moderar las condiciones durante unos días.

Evacuaciones, Cierres, y Restricciones de Incendios:

Se han realizado evacuaciones obligatorias en los drenajes de Squirrel Creek y Mill Creek. Para obtener información específica sobre evacuación, consulte Manejo de emergencias del condado de Gunnison en www.gunnisoncounty.org. Puede registrarse para recibir alertas de emergencia en sus teléfonos u otros dispositivos en: https://bit.ly/3QhZVZg.

Se ha implementado cierre de áreas, caminos y senderos en tierras del Sistema Forestal Nacional cerca del incendio. Para obtener detalles, consulte este enlace: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1126172.pdf. BLM ha implementado un cierre temporal en la vecindad del incendio. Para obtener más información, consulte este enlace: www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-information/colorado/southwest-district. Las carreteras del condado en la vecindad del incendio están bloqueadas. En interés de la seguridad pública, los bomberos piden a los visitantes que estén atentos al tráfico de incendios y que eviten el área.

Actualmente no hay restricciones de incendios en el condado de Gunnison. Si se implementan restricciones, se publicarán en este sitio: https://westslopefireinfo.com/gunnison-county/.

Los incendios forestales son una zona de exclusión aérea para aeronaves no autorizadas, incluidos los drones. Si tu vuelas, nosotros no podemos. Para obtener más información, visite http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

Estadísticas del Incendio Lowline:
Tamaño: 1331 acres
Contenido: 15%
Personal: 419
Locación: 14 mi. NNW de Gunnison, CO
Reportado: 8:00 am 26 de Julio, 2023
Causa: Relámpago

Para más Información:
Línea Telefónica : 970-648-4470 (publico), 970-765-7123 (media)
Correo electrónico: 2023.lowline@firenet.gov
InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/cogmf-lowline-fire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GMUGFireInfo

Oregon Department of Forestry Incident Management Team 2 prepares to transfer command.

Bonanza, Ore.- The Oregon Department of Forestry Incident Management Team 2 is preparing a local Type 4 team to take command of the fire tomorrow. Today, fire lines continue to be secured and hoses and equipment are being removed. Fire activity remains within the current perimeter. Fire containment is now at 64%.

This will be the final morning update, and one final evening update will be provided later this evening. Beginning tomorrow, additional information can be found at the South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership site at: https://www.facebook.com/SCOFMPFIREINFO

Weather: Weather conditions are expected to remain calm, warm, and dry over the next few days, with temperatures reaching the mid to high 80's with light winds. There is potential for thunderstorms on Thursday.

Evacuations: Level 2 (BE READY) – all areas inside the fire perimeter.

For the most current evacuation information, call the Klamath County hotline at 541-205-9730, and sign up for Klamath County alerts at http://alerts.klamathcounty.org. The American Red Cross are handing out cleaning kits to those affected by the fire. They are located at Living Springs Church, 31601 Mission Street, Bonanza, Oregon 97623.

Recovery Contact Information:   Information for services and resources for those impacted by the community with unmet needs, residential cleanup guidance, disaster social services and donations are available here: https://tinyurl.com/bddatnxv                     

The York fire is under investigation, it started on private land that is within the Mojave National Preserve.

Firefighters saw minimal fire activity last night, along with some precipitation. This means the fire’s intensity and spread were relatively low, which could help in their containment efforts and reducing the risk to property and lives.

Today firefighters will continue to focus on containment and suppression efforts. Limited visibility due to thick smoke is a challenge the firefighters are facing. With visibility up to a mile or less in some areas it has a significant implication and causes hazardous conditions, hindering firefighting operations as it affects aerial support, ground crews’ movement, and communications between firefighting units.

This is an ongoing coordinated effort between resources from the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, San Bernadino Fire Protection District, and Clark County Fire. Additional, resources have been ordered to assist in these efforts.

As always, it's important to stay updated on official information and follow safety instructions given by local authorities. If you're in the vicinity of the fire, please take necessary precautions to ensure your safety and the safety of those around you.

Road and Area Closures: Ivanpah, Hart Mine Road, and Walking Box Ranch Roads are CLOSED in the Mojave and Castle Mountains.  Additionally, Hole in the Wall, MidHills, and Black Canyon Group Campgrounds are CLOSED until further notice.  These closures are due to hazardous wildfire conditions and fire suppression operations. Please stay clear of the area.

Smoke Effects: Smoke from the fire is reaching into Nevada and southern Utah.  For current smoke impacts and for tips on managing your exposure of wildfire smoke, please visit Airnow.gov; also visit Nevada’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources at Smoke Smart: Pro Tips to Protect your Family from Wildfire Smoke | DCNR (nv.gov)

Clark County, Nevada Impacts: The York Fire is working closely with Clark County Communications to provide timely and accurate information to the public.  If you have any questions regarding what is occurring specifically with the residential areas of Nipton and Searchlight, please visit https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/newslist.php or follow on twitter at https://twitter.com/ClarkCountyNV