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P515 and Lionshead Update Sept 11 2020

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Publication Type: News Fri, 09/11/2020 - 12:00

Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs P-515 & Lionshead Fire Update – Friday, September 11, 2020 – 9:00 a.m.

Weather and Fire Behavior: West to northwest winds are expected today, 6-10 mph with gust up to 15 mph. The easterly transport winds are carrying over smoke to Central and Eastern Oregon not only from the Lionshead Fire but also from the Beachie Creek and Riverside Fires. Temperatures will be in the mid 70-80’s with very low relative humidity. Extreme drought and dry fuels continue give the east side of the crest equal potential for extreme fire behavior.

Current Situation: Crews working the eastern side of The Lionshead Fire located on the Warm Springs Reservation, continued to make great progress widening containment lines with strategic firing operations yesterday. Securing the eastern edges of the fire is critical in long term containment of the fire with the changing of the wind pattern to an easterly flow. Air resources supported the crews all day with fire-retardant, insuring to keep the eastern edge of the fire anchored in place. Hand-crews and dozers worked tirelessly continuing to construct line on the north and south boundaries of the fire. Strategies are being discussed on containment options to be used to go west over the crest of the cascades. West of the Warm Springs Reservation boundary the fire continues to grow, challenging firefighters with complex terrain and difficult access.

Today’s Activities: On the Warm Springs Reservation, firefighters will continue hardening containment, keeping close watch on the fire as the winds return to the westerly flow. Handline and dozer line will continue to be put in where needed, laying hose lays and mopping up areas along control lines that have heat. Crews will watch for any spot fires that may come from the change in winds or fire growth outside the fire area. Air resources are available to help the firefighters on the ground but will be dependent on visibility due to smoke. Pockets of unburned fuels within the fire have potential to torch and put up large columns of smoke. On the most southern flank, crews will continue to insert hose lays in areas inaccessible by fire engines to support the southern fire boundary. South of Mt. Jefferson there are unburned pockets of forest that have potential to burn if ground fire finds its way into the area. West of the reservation boundary firefighters will continue to scout for possible southern containment locations. On the north side of the fire, firefighters will continue to work their way through the area, although active fire and hazards in the burned area make accessing infrastructure treacherous.

Evacuations: There are currently no orders for evacuation on the reservation. The Oregon Office of Emergency Management has created an interactive database to help provide the most up to date information on evacuation statewide. https://www.oregon.gov/oem/emops/Pages/RAPTOR.aspx

Closures: Trout Lake Road at pavement end; Road B140 at Potter’s Pond; Road B210 and Road P-500. All trails south of Trout Lake, west of M-120 Metolius Bench, east of Mt. Jefferson, and north of J-195 will be closed to the public. Tenino Road (P-200) is closed to the public, with only fire personnel and residents are allowed. For public and firefighter safety, roads and trails on the southwest portion of the Warm Springs Reservation near the fires are closed to the public. Forest closures are in place for Deschutes, Mt. Hood and Willamette National Forests. A Temporary Flight Restriction is in place over the P-515, Lionshead & Beachie Creek Fire. Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. Deschutes NF Alerts Willamette NF Alerts Mt. Hood NF Alerts

FOR ADDITIONAL FIRE INFORMATION: Fire Information: 971-277-5075

TripCheck: https://www.tripcheck.com/.

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Facebook: www.facebook.com/LionsheadFire

Email: 2020.lionshead@firenet.gov

P515 and Lionshead Update Sep 10 2020

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Publication Type: News Thu, 09/10/2020 - 12:00

Confederated Tribes of Warms Springs P-515 & Lionshead Fire Update Thursday, September 10, 2020 – 9:00 a.m.

Weather and Fire Behavior: Morning winds from the southeast are expected to shift to the northwest this afternoon, promoting fire spread back to the south and east. Temperatures will be in the 70s with minimum relative humidity in the teens. Drought conditions, higher temperatures and low relative humidity will continue to contribute to the active fire behavior.

Current Situation: The perimeter of the P-515 Fire is completely lined. Hand crews continue to improve containment lines and mop up is ongoing. It has burned 4,609 acres.On the Lionshead, fire was very active on the west side of the fire toward the town of Detroit. Extreme drought conditions combined with strong easterly winds, due to a cold front, pushed the fire spread west over the crest of the cascades and north of Mt. Jefferson on Monday evening. On the reservation, crews took advantage of the easterly winds to prepare and strengthen indirect containment lines on all flanks of the fire. On the north flank, firefighters focused efforts on the B210 road that leads to Trout Lake. Working around to the northeast, the P-515 has been established as a strong anchor point. On the eastern flank, the fire line has held strong near the Whitewater River canyon. Crews worked to clear roads around Peters Pasture and North of Shitike Butte preparing for strategic firing operations planned for today. Along the southern perimeter, additional firing operations to secure the J-100 road system and keep the fire to the west in anticipation of a return to westerly prevailing winds. This operation is to prevent the fire from moving toward Warm Springs and the Metolius Basin. Increased smoke is expected due to these events.

Today’s Activities: Safety of firefighters and the public remains our highest priority. PNW Team 3 continues close collaboration with Warm Springs Natural Resources and Fire Management. Warm Springs Interagency Hotshot Crew, Engine crews and other local resources continue to engage in efforts on the Warm Springs Reservation, as they prepare roads to be used as containment lines on the northeast and southern side of the Lionshead Fire. Aviation resources will be available as needed to help with containment efforts.

Evacuations: There are currently no evacuation orders associated with the fires on the Warm Springs Reservation. To check on family across the state, the Oregon Office of Emergency Management has created an interactive dashboard to help provide the most up-to-date information on evacuations statewide. https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/6329d5e4e13748b9b9f7f33f06a3c376/

Closures: For public and firefighter safety, roads and trails on the southwest portion of the Warm Springs Reservation near the fires are closed to the public. Trout Lake Road at pavement end; Road B140 at Potter’s Pond; Road B210 and Road P-500. All trails south of Trout Lake, west of M-120 Metolious Bench, east of Mt. Jefferson, and north of J-195 will be closed to the public. Tenino Road (P-200) is closed to the public, with only fire personnel and residents are allowed. Forest closures are in place for Deschutes, Mt. Hood and Willamette National Forests. For more information about forest closures, please refer to National Forest websites. Deschutes NF Alerts Willamette NF Alerts Mt. Hood NF Alerts A Temporary Flight Restriction is in place over the P-515 and Lionshead Fires. Wildfires are a No Drone Zone.

FOR ADDITIONAL FIRE INFORMATION: TripCheck: https://www.tripcheck.com/. Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7049/Facebook: www.facebook.com/LionsheadFire Email: 2020.lionshead@firenet.gov Fire Information: 971-277-5075

Air Quality Report and Forecast Sep 10 2020

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Publication Type: Announcement Thu, 09/10/2020 - 12:00

Please see attached Air Quality Report and Forecast Sep. 10, 2020

P515 and Lionshead Update Sep 9 2020

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Publication Type: News Thu, 09/10/2020 - 12:00

The Pacific Northwest experienced historic fire activity over the last two days. Continued easterly winds have pushed the Lionshead Fire to grow to 105,340 acres.

Weather and Fire Behavior: Temperatures will be warmer with slightly lower humidity levels than yesterday. Easterly winds will persist through most of the day, changing to southeast in the late afternoon. East winds will decrease; however, drought conditions, high temperatures and low relative humidity will contribute to continued active fire behavior.

Current Situation: Extreme drought conditions combined with strong easterly winds, due to a cold front, pushed the fire spread west over the crest of the cascades and north of Mt. Jefferson. Long range spotting contributed to more than 12 miles of fire spread that included the areas around Breitenbush and Detroit Lake. The fire also crossed highway 22 in multiple places. Fire personnel coordinated with local emergency services on evacuations, providing escort for residents and campers. Crews on the Warms Springs Reservation portion of the fire took advantage of the easterly winds to prepare and strengthen indirect containment lines. On the eastern and southern flanks of the fire, crews worked to clear roads in anticipation of a return to westerly prevailing winds to prevent the fire from moving toward Warm Springs and the Metolius Basin.

Today’s Activities: Safety of firefighters and the public remains our highest priority. Firefighters will continue to assist with any necessary evacuations as needed. Crews will assess and provide protection to structures at risk in the Detroit area. On the west side of the crest of the cascades, fire crews will scout from the north and south to determine locations for containment lines. To the south fire crews will be looking for access in the area around Idanha and Detroit area. On the Warm Springs Reservation firefighters will continue preparing roads to be used as containment lines on the northeast and southern side of the Lionshead Fire. Air resources will be available as needed to help with containment efforts.

Evacuations: Orders are being issued for evacuations as conditions change. Please monitor the local area sheriff’s department websites and Facebook for updates. (Deschutes, Jefferson, Wasco, Linn, and Marion counties)

Closures: For public and firefighter safety, roads and trails on the southwest portion of the Warm Springs Reservation near the fires are closed to the public. Forest closures are in place for Deschutes, Mt. Hood and Willamette National Forests. For more information about forest closures, please refer to National Forest websites.

Deschutes NF Alerts Willamette NF Alerts Mt. Hood NF Alerts

A Temporary Flight Restriction is in place over the P-515 and Lionshead Fires. Wildfires are a No Drone Zone.

FOR ADDITIONAL FIRE INFORMATION:

TripCheck: https://www.tripcheck.com/. Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7049/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/LionsheadFire Email: 2020.lionshead@firenet.gov
Fire Information: 971-277-5075

Air Quality Report and Forecast Sep 9 2020

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Publication Type: Announcement Wed, 09/09/2020 - 12:00

Please see attached Air Quality Report and Forecast Sep 9. 2020

P515 and Lionshead Update Sep 8 2020

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Publication Type: News Tue, 09/08/2020 - 12:00

Lionshead Fire Update – Tuesday, September 8, 2020 – 9:00 a.m.

Weather and Fire Behavior: The Red Flag Warning continues throughout today for gusty winds and low relative humidity. East winds are expected to be strongest early in the day, then gradually subside. Temperatures will be cooler today, reaching the 70s in the lowlands and the 60s at higher elevations. The winds are expected to continue to push the fire west further onto the Willamette National Forest. The fire may also be pushed to the southwest, past the south flank of Mt. Jefferson. Long-range spotting may ignite new fires a mile or more from the main fire.Last 24 hours: The Lionshead Fire was actively burning early Monday. Sunday’s spot fires on the northwest flank burned into the main fire. As a strong cold front approached and passed through the vicinity, winds became gusty and shifted to coming from the east. The winds, smoke, and blowing dust grounded aircraft mid-day. The winds aligned with terrain and pushed the northwest edge of the fire through a band of heavier fuels north of Mt. Jefferson, south of Shitike Creek. The fire ran 4 miles in less than 2 hours, crossing onto the Willamette National Forest in the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness. The fire continued to burn actively through the night, spreading west to near Idanha and the community of Breitenbush.More work was completed on the J-100, J-173, P-400, and P-500 roads, preparing them as potential control lines. Work was nearly finished on the roads between the south end of the fire and the Warm Springs Reservation boundary.Today’s Activities: Due to the strong east winds and continued low humidity, the fire is expected to spread further to the west. Firefighters will be shifted as needed to areas where they can safely and effectively work to slow the fire’s spread. Some fire personnel will continue to prepare indirect control lines to the south and north of the fire. Aircraft operations may be restricted by the wind and poor visibility.Evacuations: Orders are being issued for evacuations as conditions change. Please monitor the local area sheriff’s department websites and Facebook pages for updates. (Deschutes, Jefferson, Wasco, Linn, and Marion counties)Closures: For public and firefighter safety, roads and trails on the southwest portion of the Warm Springs Reservation near the fires are closed to the public. Forty miles of the Pacific Crest Trail are closed between Santiam Pass and Olallie Lake. Much of the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness and some nearby lands and recreation sites are closed. See Willamette, Deschutes, and Mt. Hood N.F. websites for trail, road and area closures. Deschutes NF Alerts Willamette NF Alerts Mt. Hood NF Alerts A Temporary Flight Restriction is in place over the P-515 and Lionshead Fires. Wildfires are a No Drone Zone.

FOR ADDITIONAL FIRE INFORMATION:

Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7049/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/LionsheadFire

Email: 2020.lionshead@firenet.gov

Fire Information: 971-277-5075

Air Quality Report and Forecast Sep 8 2020

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Publication Type: Announcement Tue, 09/08/2020 - 12:00

Please see attached: Air Quality Report and Forecast Sep. 8, 2020

Air Quality Report and Forecast Sep 7 2020

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Publication Type: Announcement Mon, 09/07/2020 - 12:00

Please see attached Air Quality Report and Forecast Sep. 7, 2020

P515 and Lionshead Fire Update Sep 7 2020

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Publication Type: News Mon, 09/07/2020 - 12:00

Warm Springs, Oregon - This update is for the Lionshead and P-515 Fires. Both fires are currently burning on the Warm Springs Reservation and are being managed for full suppression. The Lionshead Fire has triggered closures on other public land jurisdictions and has the potential to burn onto National Forest Lands. Northwest Team 10 would like to sincerely thank the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and The Bureau of Indian Affairs for their support and professional partnership while managing the two fires. Due to increased fire complexity, a Type 1 team, PNW Team 3 under the leadership of Noel Livingston, will assume responsibility for the fire on September 8th.

Current Status: On Sunday, a smoke inversion kept large fire growth to a minimum on the Lionshead Fire. The fire is now 18,615 acres and 31% contained. Firefighters took advantage of the relatively quiet fire behavior to locate and cool spot fires and scout for possible places to stop the fire's spread. Vegetation was removed along the J-100 and P-400 roads to prepare them for use as control lines on the north and south sides of the fire. Potential control lines were also identified west of the J-100 Road to try and stop the fire's spread to the southwest. Mop-up operations and removal of excess equipment continued on the P-515 Fire. Surplus resources are being reassigned to the Lionshead Fire.

Today’s Operations: Fire resources will continue to work along the J-100 and P-400 roads on potential containment lines. Interagency Hotshot crews will diligently work to establish lines between fingers of the Lionshead Fire and burn out fuels to reduce the chance of further spread to the southeast.

Weather and Fire Behavior: There is a Red Flag Warning in effect today for strong winds and low humidity. A cold front is expected to pass over the fire area this afternoon, bringing winds gusting up to 30 mph from the east to northeast through Tuesday. The winds have the potential to push the fire through unburned areas to the west of the fire and north of Bald Peter. Temperatures will be cooler and relative humidity slightly higher than yesterday.

Closures: For public and firefighter safety, roads and trails on the southwest portion of the Warm Springs Reservation near the fires are closed to the public. Forty miles of the Pacific Crest Trail are closed between Santiam Pass and Olallie Lake. Much of the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness and some nearby lands and recreation sites are closed. See Willamette, Deschutes, and Mt. Hood N.F. websites for trail and area closures.

Deschutes NF Alerts
Willamette NF Alerts
Mt. Hood NF Alerts

A Temporary Flight Restriction is in place over the P-515 and Lionshead Fires. Wildfires are a No Drone Zone.

Evacuations: Orders are being issued for evacuations as conditions change. Please monitor the local area sheriff’s department websites and Facebook pages for updates. (Deschutes, Jefferson, Wasco, Linn, and Marion counties)

COVID-19: NW Team 10 is following recommendations from the CDC to keep fire personnel and the public safe. There is no public access to the Incident Command Post at the Jefferson Co. Fairgrounds.

Prevention Message: Head's up when in the woods or near trees! Strong winds can blow down trees and branches.

P515 and Lionshead Fires Update Sep 6 2020

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Publication Type: News Sun, 09/06/2020 - 12:00

For Immediate Release: Sunday, September 6, 2020
Incident Commander: Alan Lawson, Northwest Team 10
E-mail – 2020.p515@firenet.gov
Fire Information: 971-277-5075

Warm Springs, Oregon - This update is for the P-515 and Lionshead Fires, burning on the Warm Springs Reservation. Both fires are being managed for full suppression.

Current Status:  The perimeter of the P-515 Fire is completely lined. Hand crews continue to improve containment lines and mop up is ongoing in close coordination with resource advisors. Back haul of excess equipment is being facilitated and resources are being incorporated with the Lionshead Fire.
The Lionshead Fire burned actively yesterday and is now 15,945 acres and 31% contained. The fire spotted approximately 2 miles to the north into the Shitike Drainage. The fire also made a push to the southwest, then hooked back to the east, crossing Bald Peter. Air resources worked the edges of the fire giving firefighters time to continue to assess potential containment options along the fire’s perimeter.

Today’s Operations: Ground crews will continue to assess potential opportunities for indirect containment options along the P-400 Road to the north and the J-140 Road to the south. Low relative humidity, high temperatures, and dry conditions will lead to continued extremely active fire behavior throughout the day. A strong low-level inversion will limit air support through most of the day. Crews will continue to mop up along all secure containment lines and spot fires.

Weather and Fire Behavior: With abundant dry fuels and both daytime and nighttime humidity values that continue to be very low, extremely active fire behavior is expected again today. Winds on Sunday will be light and variable followed by a cold front on Monday moving from north to south with wind gusts expected to be 35-40 mph from the east-northeast. A fire weather watch is in effect for gusty winds and low humidity Monday and Tuesday.

Closures: For public and firefighter safety, roads and trails on the southwest portion of the Warm Springs Reservation near the fires are closed to the public. Deschutes National Forest and Willamette National Forest are closing much of the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness. Forty miles of the Pacific Crest Trail are closed between Santiam Pass and Olallie Lake. Mt. Hood National Forest has closed the Olallie Lake and Breitenbush Lake area. Allingham Campground and campgrounds to the north are now closed. See Willamette, Deschutes, and Mt. Hood N.F. websites for trail and area closures.

A Temporary Flight Restriction is in place over the P-515 and Lionshead Fires. Wildfires are a No Drone Zone.

Evacuations: Orders are being issued for evacuations as conditions change. Please monitor the sheriff’s department and National Forest websites and Facebook pages for updates.
www.fs.usda.gov/deschutes/
www.fs.usda.gov/willamette/
www.fs.usda.gov/mthood/
www.facebook.com/DeschutesCountySheriff/
www.facebook.com/JeffersonCountyORSheriff/
www.facebook.com/LinnSheriff/
www.facebook.com/MCSOInTheKnow/

COVID-19: NW Team 10 is following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to keep fire personnel and the public safe. There is no public access to the Incident Command Post (ICP) at the Jefferson Co. Fairgrounds.

Prevention Message: National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year! Learn more here: https://www.ready.gov/september

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