Incident Publication

Northern Rockies Team 1, Incident Commander Brent Olson

Location:  7 miles SW of Togwotee Pass

Start Date: Friday, August 16, 2024

Cause: Lightning

Size: 12,978 acres

Percent complete:  44%

Resources: 490 Total Personnel: 8 Hand Crews; 20 Engines; 1 Dozer; 12 Heavy Equipment; 5 Helicopters 

KEY MESSAGES:

Completion has now increased to 44 percent on the fire. Percent complete refers to the degree to which the confine/point protection strategic actions have been accomplished. Confine is a wildfire response strategy of restricting a wildfire to a defined area, primarily using natural barriers that are expected to restrict the spread of the wildfire under the prevailing and forecasted weather. Point protection tactics include the installation of pumps, sprinkler systems, vegetative fuels reduction, and other actions to protect values-at-risk. 

On wildfire assignments Incident Management Teams are typically tasked with the initial attack on new wildfires within a designated area around the fire and to provide support to other wildfires as requested. Yesterday, two heavy helicopters and one hotshot crew was loaned to the Jackson Ranger District to suppress a new fire start near Jackson. While the fire wasn’t within the Fish Creek Fire’s designated response area, it demonstrates the high priority placed on suppressing new fire starts and keeping those fires small.

CURRENT STATUS:

Yesterday, conditions were favorable for aerial firing operations on the east side of the fire area to remove a pocket of unburned fuel and prevent the fire from spotting across the 2007 Hardscrabble fire scar. The indirect control line located from Highway 26 south to Pilot Knob and the Moccasin Basin Trailhead was utilized as planned as a holding feature during firing operations. On the northeast side some unburnt islands have burned together aided by hand firing operations as needed. Crews and equipment continued to work on widening and improving the shaded fuels break along Deception Road south of the Brooks Lake Lodge.  On the fire’s northwest side south of Hwy 26 and alongside of Flagstaff Road, firefighters utilized heavy equipment to continue construction of a shaded fuel break to assist with point protection of Togwotee Lodge. Structure protection crews reviewed plans and tested equipment in the Brooks, Pinnacle and Breccia areas. Due to the colder temperatures at night, the structure protection pumps, hose, and equipment need to be checked and tested every morning to ensure functionality when needed. Structure Protection resources also started assessing protection needs farther east of the fire along the Highway 26 corridor.

Today, the work to construct and improve indirect control lines will continue along the Deception and Flagstaff Roads as part of the confine/point protection strategy employed to protect the identified values at risk. Crews will patrol and monitor the areas where firing operations were completed. Structure protection crews will test hose lays to make sure they are ready when needed and continue assessments of the values at risk in additional areas along the Highway 26 corridor.

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR: 

It will be warm and dry again today with a return to a more south to southwesterly wind this afternoon. Humidity will again drop to around or below 15 percent.  The smoke mixing height will be high today which means that there will be less smoke impacts at ground level.

Persistent fire behavior will continue into today. There will be a change back to southerly winds after the gusty east winds experienced overnight. There will be isolated fire activity in timbered areas with heavy fuels. Fuel conditions and weather exist today to promote fire behavior with low to moderate rates of spread, torching and downwind spotting up to three tenths of a mile. Significant growth is only anticipated in areas where there is alignment of wind, slope and continuous burnable fuels. Fire behavior will increase after the inversion lifts around 10:00 a.m., peaking around 6:00 p.m. and then moderating after dark. 

AIR QUALITY AND SMOKE:

Air quality and smoke conditions and forecasts can be found at https://www.airnow.gov/.

CLOSURES AND EVACUATIONS:

A joint Closure Order for the fire area has been issued by the Bridger-Teton and Shoshone National Forests for public and firefighter safety. Please do not enter the closure area or use the Forest Roads that are closed.

The Fish Creek Area, Roads, and Trails Closure Order (map) has been established for public and firefighter safety in the fire area. Full details can also be found at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/btnf/alerts-notices.

Fremont County: Brooks Lake, Pinnacle Drive and Breccia Drive area remain in the Level 2 Evacuation notice. A Level 2 Evacuation means “Be Set” to evacuate. You must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice. This level indicates there is significant danger to your area, and residents should either voluntarily relocate to a shelter or with family/friends outside of the affected area, or if choosing to remain, to be ready to evacuate at a moment's notice. See the alert notice on the Fremont County Fire Protection District Facebook page. 

Teton County: The Teton County Division of Emergency Management utilizes a Ready, Set, Go www.tetoncountywy.gov/1846/Ready-Set-GO system for evacuation messaging. All residents should be in the Ready status by preparing for evacuations and becoming fire adapted.

US HWY 26/287 continues to experience smoke and sometimes limited visibility. Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is working closely with Fremont County Emergency Management and fire officials for the safety of motorists and firefighters. Drivers are encouraged to visit https://www.wyoroad.info/ prior to traveling on US HWY 26/287 for road status and information, or download the Wyoming 511 app at https://www.wyoroad.info/511/WY511Mobile.html to monitor for any changes due to fire activity.

A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) has been established over the fire area. This allows for firefighting aircraft to safely work over the fire area. Federal, state, and local wildland fire management agencies and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) urge members of the public not to fly “Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)” or drones over the Fish Creek Fire. Unauthorized drone flights pose serious risks to firefighter and public safety and the effectiveness of wildfire suppression operations. If you fly, WE CAN’T!

Northern Rockies Team 3, Incident Commander Mike Behrens

Location: Three miles west of Stevensville, Montana in Ravalli County

Start Date: 8/23/2024

Cause: Lightning  

Size:   1,775 Acres

Completion/Containment:  0 percent

Resources assigned: 586 people

Current Status

On the northern boundary of the fire, firefighters cooled hot spots, held and improved established hand and dozer line, working to the east. These activities will continue today. Contingency plans are in place for the neighborhoods nearest the northeastern edge in the event spotting occurs from firing operations on the east perimeter. Portions of the northwestern side of the fire continue to hold heat. 

Burnout operations were completed on the east side Saturday, bringing the fire edge down to the dozer line. Crews will clean up and mop up the edges of the burnout along the east perimeter today. 

Several spots formed to the southwest during firing on the south edge, near the St. Mary’s Peak trailhead and in the Silverthorn drainage. Multiple Hotshot crews will work to address those spots. Additional firing operations will occur today if necessary to address the spots or secure the control line. Further south, firefighters will improve contingency lines along the Forest Service boundary.

Structure protection resources will patrol the neighborhoods during the day. Night shift resources will work on the southern and eastern edge and patrol affected neighborhoods. They also have initial attack responsibilities. Air operations were limited by the lingering smoke, which hindered visibility for pilots most of the day yesterday. Helicopters will support firefighters today as conditions allow. 

Weather and Fire Behavior

Temperatures will be in the lower 80s, with relative humidity in the mid-teens. Winds will remain light and upslope. Smoke is suppressing active fire behavior until the dispersion of the inversion. Flanking, backing and isolated small group torching can be expected, especially as fire reaches patches of subalpine fir in Silverthorn drainage. Further spotting is expected in stringers of subalpine fir.

SMOKE

For the current smoke reports, visit https://www.airnow.gov/   

EVACUATIONS, RESTRICTIONS, CLOSURES 

The Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office has issued evacuation orders and warnings for neighborhoods in the vicinity of the Sharrott Creek Fire. Download the Ravalli Co. Sheriff’s Office app for information. Evacuation questions can be directed to the Ravalli County Emergency Operations Center at 406-375-6650. The Bitterroot National Forest has issued an area closure from North Fork Sweeney Creek to Sweathouse Creek. See https://tinyurl.com/Sharrottclosure for the order and map. There are temporary flight restrictions (TFR) over the fire area west of Highway 93 from Bass Creek to Big Creek. 

Location:  Railroad Creek/ Skalkaho Creek confluence, 26 miles SE of Hamilton
Start Date: 7/25/2024     
Cause: Lightning
Size: 246  acres (Daly Fire = 100 acres) 
Completion/Containment: 0%
12 Total Personnel
CURRENT STATUS

The Railroad fire is currently assessed at 160 acres. Because of the steep and difficult terrain and high risk to responders, due to suppression difficulty and abundant snag hazards, suppression actions have been limited. However, crews did perform burnout operation on Friday and Saturday between the Bowles Creek fire scar and the 711 road to limit fire growth to the north, and to moderate severity in the railroad Creek drainage. Total acres burned were 40-60 acres with an additional 20-30 acres of ignition planned the coming days. After these operations the fire will have much less potential to spread north towards the Snotel site. Smoke will be visible at approximately 10:00 the morning from elevated points in the Skalkaho creek area and into the valley.

CLOSURES
Currently, there are road closures in effect. 
HWY 38 (Skalkaho Hwy remains OPEN)
See InciWeb for map and details on area closure: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-closures/mtbrf-railroaddaly-fire 
 

Limepoint Fire 

Sunday, September 1, 2024 

Contacts for Fire Information:   

208-992-3032 or 2024.limepoint@firenet.gov 

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idpaf-limepoint-fire  

https://www.facebook.com/payettenationalforest/

The Limepoint Fire added over 200 acres due to a combination of infrared mapping and interior fires consuming fuel. None of the fires currently threaten containment lines and containment is holding at 93%. The smoke that was visible yesterday evening was from those interior fires. Smoke from interior burns will likely be visible again today, and an air quality alert has been issued until 3:00 p.m. this afternoon.  

Salvaged timber operations are complete and all salvaged wood has been decked. The log decks are clearly marked and have been slated for a salvage timber sale. The wood is not available to the public.  

Sunday will be hot and dry, with clear skies apart from the smoke. Sunday night an upper level low moves into the area, bringing with it a small chance for showers and thunderstorms Monday morning. Additional storms are possible late Monday afternoon, with gust potential to 50 mph. A fire weather watch in in effect for Monday. 

As hunters and recreators continue to make their way to their favorite playground on the Payette National Forest, we ask that the public please prioritize driving safety. As there are still road closures in effect, motorists should expect increased congestion on open roads. Know that heavy equipment and fire crews are still working in the fire area. Dust, poor visibility, and rough roads can all make driving difficult. Please slow down, use your lights and seatbelts, and do not tailgate. 

Evacuations: Cuprum remains at a Level 1 (READY) evacuation level.  

Closures: The Forest Closure Order updated Monday, August 26, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. Some areas previously closed to the public have been reopened. For details about the closure, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/payette/alerts-notices. There is still a lot of work being done in the fire area; for your safety and the safety of firefighters, please observe the existing Payette Forest Closures still in effect and watch out for firefighters and fire traffic. 

Restrictions: Effective 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 30, 2024, Stage 1 fire restrictions were lifted. There are currently no fire restrictions in place, but visitors are reminded that vegetation is still dry and to be careful with all use of fire outdoors. 

Repair efforts are on-going; Red Flag Warning in effect for Flat Rock, Constitution and House Draw Fires  

Daily Update September 1, 2024 

 
Fire Information Phone: 307-201-3885 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.) 

Media Information Phone: 307-543-7202 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.) 

Suppression Repair Phone: 307-303-7642 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.) This phone line is for private landowners to contact fire officials with repair of heavy equipment line or cut fence that occurred during suppression efforts.  

Email: 2024.housedraw@firenet.gov 

Acres: Flat Rock – 52,421; Remington – 196,368; Constitution – 24,594; House Draw – 174,547 
Acreage changes may occur due to overnight operations and infrared mapping. 

Containment: Flat Rock – 78% Remington – 81%; Constitution – 95%; House Draw – 94% 

Location: Flat Rock – 11 miles northwest of Gillette, WY; Remington – 14 miles northeast of Leiter WY, multiple counties in southeast MT; Constitution – 11 miles northeast of Gillette, WY; House Draw – 9 miles southeast of Buffalo, WY 
Start Date: August 21, 2024 Personnel: 433 Fuels: Grass, brush and timber 

Resources: 6 crews | 30 engines | 4 water tenders | Heavy Equipment  

Highlights: Suppression repair efforts continue across the Flat Rock, Remington, Constitution and House Draw fires. As crews carry on with repair activities, the fire update release schedule will be modified to occur every-other-day through the duration of Southwest Area Incident Management Team 5 management of the incident. 
Fire Activity: Hot and dry conditions continue today, supporting smoldering and creeping fire activity in interior zones of the fires. 

Flat Rock – Crews on the Flat Rock Fire observed isolated heat sources within the north flank yesterday, Saturday, August 31. Today, heavy equipment and crews continue repairing fireline on the north end while crews on the south end of the fire assess fence lines and scout additional repair needs. 

Remington – Warm, dry weather continued yesterday on the Remington Fire, supporting smoldering fire activity in sheltered timbered stands, primarily along the northern portion. Also on the north end of the fire, heavy equipment operators repaired fireline while crews on the eastern side conducted repair work near Lee and Boyce Roads. Today, heavy equipment will continue line repair as hand crews scout additional repair needs in the southwest portion of the fire area. 
Constitution – Heat sources remained along the east flank of the Constitution Fire yesterday. Air resources also responded to an isolated flare-up that did not pose any threats to containment lines. Hotshots will patrol and mopup the area today as suppression repair crews build on the success of yesterday’s work along the eastern perimeter. 

House Draw – Minimal heat sources remain on the House Draw Fire. Today, heavy equipment will repair line along the eastern perimeter and northwest side of the interstate. 

Evacuations: No evacuations are in effect on the Flat Rock, Remington, Constitution or House Draw fires.  

Weather: A Red Flag Warning is in effect today, September 1, for the Flat Rock, Constitution and House Draw fires as temperatures climb into the mid-90s, winds increase and relative humidity drops into the teens.  
Fire Restrictions and Closures: Fire Restrictions are in place across the fire area including: 

• The Custer Gallatin National Forest (Powder River and Rosebud Counties, Montana) implemented road closures within the Remington Fire burned area located on National Forest System lands, effective August 30, 2024. More information available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1202405.pdf. 
• Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for Custer Gallatin National Forest, Ashland Ranger District (effective August 1, 2024). More information available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/custergallatin/alerts-notices/?aid=89447. 
• Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for Bureau of Land Management Buffalo Field Office in Johnson County (as of July 1, 2024) and Campbell and Sheridan Counties (as of July 9, 2024). More information available at https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/wyoming/fire. 
• Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for Sheridan, Campbell and Johnson Counties in Wyoming (as of July 9, 2024). More information available at https://wsfd.wyo.gov/fire-management/fire-restrictions. 
• Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for Thunder Basin National Grasslands within the Douglas Ranger District in Converse, Campbell, Crook, Natrona, Niobrara, Platte, and Weston counties in the State of Wyoming (as of August 7, 2024). More information available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/mbr/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1199001. 
• The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest implemented a temporary closure of the popular Weston Recreation Area on the Thunder Basin National Grasslands within the Constitution Fire (Johnson County, WY), effective August 23, 2024. More information available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1201513.pdf. 

More Information: 

InciWeb (House Draw Fire):  https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wyhpd-house-draw-fire  

InciWeb (Remington Fire): https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/mtgnf-remington-fire  

Public Information Linktree: https://linktr.ee/housedrawfire  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SWIMT5/  

Johnson Fire Forces Evacuation Orders on Little East Fork Road
Ravalli County Sheriff Steve Holton said that residents on Little East Fork Road were issued Evacuation Orders due to fire growth and activity of the Johnson Fire.  The orders only apply to the residents of Little East Fork Road.  There are no other evacuation warnings or orders in effect for the Johnson Fire at this time.  
For more information on the Johnson Fire, please use the number or links below.
Contact Fire Information: 406-401-0286 or 2024.johnson@firenet.gov
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NevadaTeam1
Or https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverBitterrootNF
InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident.../mtbrf-johnson-fire

Diamond Complex

• Size: 11,138 acres
• Containment: 78%
• Personnel: 1, 133
• Location: 18 miles SW of Chemult, OR
• Start Date: July 19, 2024
• Cause: Undetermined

Middle Fork Fire

• Size: 5,282 acres
• Containment: 46% 
• Personnel: 75
• Location: Crater Lake National Park
• Start Date: July 17, 2024
• Cause: Undetermined

Current Situation

Today at 7 a.m. the Southern Area Gold Complex Incident Management Team assumed management of the Diamond Complex and the Middle Fork Fire under the leadership of Incident Commander Debbie Beard. The Gold Team is grateful to California Interagency Incident Management Team 4, cooperators, collaborators and the community for supporting the firefighters.

Heavy traffic is expected throughout the Labor Day holiday weekend. Please be careful when driving in the area.

Middle Fork Fire

Firefighters are suppressing interior heat and working on the north and west sides of the fire to secure and tie in firelines using minimum impact suppression tactics that decrease the fire’s long-term effects. Firefighters are also continuing suppression activities on the fire’s east and south sides where some heat remains. Where possible, crews will repair areas disturbed by wildfire suppression operations. Yesterday, crews removed hazard trees that posed a threat to firefighter and public safety along the 230 Road and the North Entrance Road in Crater Lake National Park. That work has been suspended until Tuesday in anticipation of holiday traffic. 

The North Entrance of Crater National Park will be open today through 6 a.m. on Tuesday September 3. The park remains open.

Diamond Complex

• Pine Bench Fire (north of Hwy 138 near Dry Creek, 3,973 acres, 65% contained): Firefighters are securing fireline on the south and west edge and monitoring the north side of the fire. Aviation will support firefighters with water drops as needed. Crews will be patrolling and mopping up on the fire’s eastern edge. 
• Potter Fire (north of Hwy 138, 2 miles southeast of Potter Mountain, 3,428 acres, 38% contained): Helicopters dropped water on hot spots on the fire’s south side yesterday. Firefighters continue to secure the eastern edge of the fire, especially near the water flume, although steep terrain, heavy timber and snags are making work difficult. Aviation will support firefighters with water drops as needed. On the north side of the fire, firefighters are making sure the fireline is cold and repairing areas disturbed by wildfire suppression operations. Crews are cleaning up contingency lines and roads. 
• Lemolo Fire (north of Lemolo Lake, 1,246 acres, 100% contained): Firefighters found some rekindling fire due to dropping needles and are blowing them off the fireline to keep it secure.
• Multiple fires near the center of the complex: Infrared maps show a lot of heat that firefighters will assess and secure today. Crews will continue using water to eliminate heat and clean up needle cast.

Weather and Fire Behavior        

The trend of very dry, hot weather continues today. Relative humidity will fall to 10% in valleys and 15% on ridgetops this afternoon. High temperatures expected in the upper 80s to low 90s for valleys and mid- to upper 80s for ridgelines. Some moisture and instability in the upper atmosphere arrive today with clouds building but rain is not expected. Winds will be southwesterly with gusts up to 18 mph along ridgetops. 

Fire potential has increased after several solid drying days. Fire behavior may include some active flames and torching, but the fire will mostly smolder and creep. Dry lighting and gusty winds are expected Sunday. Monday brings a better chance of showers. 

Smoke Outlook

Local smoke production has increased from the active fires yesterday. Smoke from Idaho fires also contributed to the degrading of air quality in Oregon. For more detailed information, please visit outlooks.airfire.org/outlook. Current air quality information is available at fire.airnow.gov.

Evacuations

As of August 23, 2024, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has cancelled evacuation orders for all areas.

Forest Closure

Please note that all Umpqua National Forest Ranger Stations are closed on Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day.

On August 30, 2024, the Umpqua National Forest decreased Public Use Restrictions (PURs) to Level 2. The forest remains in High Fire Danger and Industrial Fire Precaution Levels are at Level 2. For more information, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/umpqua/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1202470.

On August 27, 2024, the Umpqua National Forest issued an updated closure order, allowing increased access to specific roads, trails and campgrounds. These are listed as exemptions in Forest Order 06-15-24-07. For more information, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/umpqua/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1202210.

The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest has issued a closure for the area north and west of Crater Lake National Park along Highway 230 south to the intersection with Highway 62. See the closure order and map at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/rogue-siskiyou/alerts-notices.

Park Closure

The Crater Lake National Park remains open. However, Crater Lake National Park has several closures in effect. For details, visit  https://www.nps.gov/crla/planyourvisit/conditions.htm.

The north entrance to Crater Lake National Park will be open Saturday, August 31 through 6 a.m. Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Fire operations may necessitate temporary closures or delays along the North Entrance Road. 

Traffic at park entrances will be busier than usual throughout the holiday weekend. Long lines and waits of up to 2 hours are expected at both entrance stations. Arriving before 10 a.m. or after 3 p.m. may reduce wait times. If the park is not your destination, please consider avoiding Highway 62 and taking an alternative route. 

Beginning at 6 a.m. Tuesday, September 3, and continuing until further notice, the North Entrance will be closed to all traffic to allow hazard reduction work related to the Middle Fork Fire to resume. During this time, access to the park will be limited to the South Entrance. We recommend checking the latest conditions and road status before your visit to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience. Updates will be available on the park website at https://www.nps.gov/crla and on Oregon Tripcheck at https://www.tripcheck.com.

REMINDER: The Pacific Crest Trail between the Lightning Springs and Rim Trail Intersections, Bald Crater Loop, Bert Creek and Boundary Springs Trails are closed until further notice due to potentially hazardous conditions created by the Middle Fork Fire. Hikers and bikers may not use the North Entrance Road to enter or leave Crater Lake National Park.

Temporary flight restrictions (TFRs)

TFRs are in place over the Middle Fork Fire https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_8387.html (6 a.m. to 9 a.m. local time to accommodate uncrewed aircraft systems work) and https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_7055.html (9 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time) and over the Potter and Pine Bench Fires https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_7055.html (9 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time).

Size: 784 acres   Location: 5 miles west of Crescent Lake Junction, OR   County: Klamath  

Start Date: July 17, 2024   Cause: Lightning   Containment: 0%   Total Personnel: 134

Activities – The section of shaded fuel break between Crescent Lake and Summit Lake continues to progress well and is anticipated to be complete by September 7. The bulk of the work remaining along the final portion of shaded fuel break is slash removal being accomplished by local contractors with equipment and log trucks. Structure protection equipment remains in place along Crescent Lake and is being tested periodically. A 1.5-mile hose lay remains in place along the Whitefish Creek Trail on the southern edge of the fire to check fire spread as it approaches the trail. 

Weather, Fire Behavior, and Smoke – Warmer and drier conditions persist across the fire area Saturday under clear skies. Continued warming and drying is expected though Sunday followed by a slight cool down until Wednesday, September 4 before another warming and drying trend sets in late next week. Isolated thunderstorms may impact the fire area Sunday into Monday bringing the potential for outflow winds and new fire starts. Fire behavior has increased due to warmer temperatures and low relative humidity, single and group tree torching is being observed. Smoke production has increased daily and is expected to increase today through the weekend. Depending on weather conditions, fire season often lasts through September into early October. 

Incident Strategy – A full suppression strategy is being implemented utilizing indirect tactics, shaded fuel breaks, structure protection equipment, trail, and hose lay. Firefighter and public safety remain the incident management team’s highest priority in managing this fire. Expect to see increased fire activity due to the warmer and dryer conditions.

Closures – To provide for the safety of firefighters, equipment operators, and the public, the Deschutes National Forest emergency closure around Crescent Lake and in the Diamond Peak Wilderness is still in effect, including these areas: Forest Service Road 60 is closed, and road guards have been posted for public safety. More closure information is available at: https://www.fsa.gov/alerts/deschutes/alerts-notices/?aid=89091   

Evacuations – The WILDFIRE! Level 1 – BE READY to Evacuate notice issued by Klamath County Emergency Management for Crescent Lake, Odell Lake, and Crescent Junction areas remains in effect (INCENDIO FORESTAL! Nivel 1 - ESTÉ PREPARADO para evacuar de las siguientes zonas: Crescent Lake, Odell Lake, Crescent Junction). Visit www.klamathcounty.org/300/emergency-management for more information or to sign up for alerts.

Fire Restrictions – Stage 2 Public Use Fire Restrictions – which prohibit open fires, including in developed campgrounds – remain in effect for the Deschutes National Forest. The Industrial Fire Precaution Level is currently Level III “Partial Shutdown.” Visit fs.usda.gov/detail/deschutes/home/?cid=stelprdb5297376 for more information.  

Drone Restrictions – Aerial firefighting is suspended when unauthorized drones are in the area. Unauthorized drone use over a fire area poses serious risks to fire personnel and the effectiveness of wildfire suppression operations. If you fly, we can’t. 

Tamaño de Whisky Creek: 2,085 acres |Fecha de inicio: 20 de julio   |Causa: De orígen humano   |Contención 24%

Tamaño de Sandstone: 702 acres | Fecha de inicio: 5 de agosto   |  Causa: Rayo   |   Contención 75%

Total de recursos: 536 | Equipos de obreros: 7 | Camiones de bomberos: 7 | Topadoras: 1 | Maquinarias pesadas: 11 | Helicópteros: 4

Sigue el trabajo de extinción en el incendio Whisky Creek, a 6 millas al sureste de Cascade Locks, Oregón, y en los incendios de Sandstone y Blister Creek, a 9 millas al suroeste de Ripplebrook, Oregón. Estos arden en un terreno escarpado y accidentado en el Bosque Nacional Mt. Hood, donde los escombros rodantes y los árboles debilitados por el fuego dificultan el trabajo de extinción. La seguridad de los bomberos y la del público siguen siendo la principal prioridad. 

Este fin de semana del Día del Trabajo, por favor ayude a prevenir incendios forestales y proteja a los bomberos al recrear de manera responsable, respetando los cierres de incendios y cumpliendo con todas las restricciones vigentes contra incendios.

Bomberos, camiones de bomberos y otros recursos en los incendios Whisky Creek y Sandstone están listos si es necesario para ayudar a las agencias locales de administración de tierras para el ataque inicial de fuegos nuevos en el área.

Whisky Creek: Sigue habiendo un poco de humo en el East Fork de Herman Creek debido a los combustibles que arden. Una evaluación de las tierras no observó ninguna actividad significativa de incendios a lo largo de las laderas norte y noreste. Esta menor intensidad del fuego permite que los asesores de recursos locales evalúen las condiciones del campo e identifiquen las reparaciones complejas que se necesitan una vez que terminen los trabajos de extinción. Se hizo una reparación pequeña en la carretera de servicio forestal (FSR) 2810, mientras que se planea terminar el trabajo de reparación que queda. Continúa el patrullaje a lo largo de la línea de contención al esta hasta Green Point Mountain, complementado por un vuelo de reconocimiento aéreo ayer. Continuarán las reparaciones a lo largo del sendero 409 Trail, mientras que siguen en marcha las reparaciones no mecánicas a lo largo del camino forestal 2080 cerca del límite del área de naturalez.

Sandstone y Blister Creek: Ya que no se observó ninguna actividad de incendio, no se tuvo que verter agua ayer en el incendio Blister Creek. El trabajo de nivelación y astillado continúa a lo largo del camino forestal 7010-630, y ya se terminó la trituración en el camino forestal 7015 y el astillado a lo largo del camino forestal 4620. Mañana llegará un sistema aéreo no tripulado (UAS, por sus siglas en inglés) con capacidad de mapeo infrarrojo para mapear el calor restante en áreas inaccesibles y de difícil acceso, para minimizar los riesgos a los bomberos debido a los acantilados muy empinados del incendio Blister Creek.

Clima y humo: El día de hoy resultará en las temperaturas más altas del incidente, con máximas casi a los 90 grados a lo largo de las crestas y bajos 90 en los valles. Aumentará la probabilidad de que el humo y la combustión se desplacen en las áreas de incendios debido a la menor humedad relativa, la débil recuperación durante la noche y los cambios de viento durante el día. Sin embargo, las condiciones de calidad del aire siguen siendo buenas para ambas zonas de incendios.

Cierres: Información sobre el cierre del Bosque Nacional Mt. Hood y el Área Escénica Nacional del Río Columbia se puede encontrar en escaneando el código QR o siguiendo el enlace en la esquina inferior derecha de la página. Los cierres se implementarn para la seguridad del público y de los equipos de bomberos.

Seguridad: El público juega un papel importante en la prevención del próximo incendio forestal. Tenga cuidado con cualquier fuente de ignición. Para obtener consejos de prevención, visite, https://keeporegongreen.org. Hay restricciones contra incendios dentro del Bosque Nacional Mt. Hood. Se puede ver más información en https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/mthood/fire.

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