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8282020 Shissler Fire Update

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Shissler Fire

August 28, 2020

Daily Update 9:00 a.m.

 

Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7014

Incident Commander: Rod Weeks, Northern Rockies Incident Management Team

Fire Information: 208-310-0317

 

Size: Approximately 2692 acres                         Containment: 10%                   Cause: Lightning

Location: Two miles south of Red River Hot Springs near Elk City, Idaho

Structures destroyed: 0

Fire management actions:  Firefighters have nearly completed the fuel break east of the 505 and improvements along FSR 1166.  The structure protection group continues working with private landowners on fire prevention activities around homes and businesses on Hot Springs Road.  Due in large part to precipitation, fire behavior has been low over the past few days allowing good progress to be made.  Predicted gusty winds on Saturday could increase fire behavior.

Resources Threatened: Private property, structures, and infrastructure along Hot Springs Road and Red River Hot Springs.

Evacuations and Closures: Additional trail closures were implemented on August 26th for the Shissler Fire to provide for public safety.  The current closure order and map may be found on Inciweb https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7014 under the Closures and Maps tabs.  The following roads, trails, and campgrounds are closed to public traffic:

505 Trail – From the Montana Road (FSR 468) to the intersection with the 668 Trail, continuing to Black Hawk Mountain.

504 Trail – In its entirety, from junction with FSR 234 to Trail 505

541 Trail – From FSR 234 to Green Mountain

588 Trail – In its entirety from junction with FSR 234 to Trail 505

Bridge Creek Campground

Butter Creek – Undeveloped Campground

FSR 1170

FSR 1166

Magruder Road and Green Mountain Road remain open.

Use caution on FSR 234 (Hot Springs Road) due to increased fire vehicle traffic.

Weather & Fuel Conditions: The weather today continues to be cool and dry.  Winds gusting to 20 mph are predicted for Saturday.  Moisture is expected to follow behind the cold front later in the weekend.

Temporary Flight Restrictions: Temporary flight restrictions (TFR) are in effect around the entire fire area.  Remember, that temporary flight restrictions also apply to unmanned aircraft systems (drones), so if you fly, we can’t!

8272020 Shissler Fire Update

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Shissler Fire

August 27, 2020

Daily Update 9:00 a.m.

 

Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7014

Incident Commander: Rod Weeks, Northern Rockies Incident Management Team

Fire Information: 208-310-0317

 

Size: Approximately 2650 acres                         Containment: 10%                   Cause: Lightning

Location: Two miles south of Red River Hot Springs near Elk City, Idaho

Structures destroyed: 0

Fire management actions:  Firefighters continue constructing fire line east of the 505 Trail to protect structures and infrastructure.  They are minimizing equipment use on the trail as much as possible.  The structure protection group continues working with private landowners on fire prevention activities around homes and businesses on Hot Springs Road.  Heavy equipment continues to improve access on FSR1166 for future control line construction.

Resources Threatened: Private property, structures, and infrastructure along Hot Springs Road and Red River Hot Springs.

Evacuations and Closures: Additional trail closures were implemented for the Shissler Fire yesterday to provide for public safety.  The current closure order may be found on Inciweb https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7014 under the Closures tab.  The following roads, trails, and campgrounds are closed to public traffic:

505 Trail – From the Montana Road (FSR468) to the intersection with the 668 Trail, continuing to Black Hawk Mountain.

504 Trail – In its entirety, from junction with 234 road to Trail 505

541 Trail – From Forest Service Road 234 to Green Mountain

588 Trail – In its entirety from junction with Road 234 to Trail 505

Bridge Creek Campground

Butter Creek – Undeveloped Campground

FSR 1170

FSR 1166

Magruder Road and Green Mountain Road remain open.

Use caution on FSR 234 (Hot Springs Road) due to increased fire vehicle traffic.

Weather & Fuel Conditions: This afternoon brings a slight chance of more thunderstorms, increasing the potential for wind driven fire growth.  Thursday and Friday are predicted to be calm weather days.  A cold front will move through the area on Saturday bringing the potential for gusty winds.  Cooler, wetter weather will follow the cold front on Sunday.

Temporary Flight Restrictions: Temporary flight restrictions (TFR) are in effect around the entire fire area.  Remember, that temporary flight restrictions also apply to unmanned aircraft systems (drones), so if you fly, we can’t!

8252020 Shissler Fire update

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Shissler Fire

August 25, 2020

Daily Update 9:00 a.m.

 

Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7014

Incident Commander: Rod Weeks, Northern Rockies Incident Management Team

Fire Information: 208-310-0317

 

Size: Approximately 2500 acres                        Containment: 0%                    Cause: Lightning Location: Two miles south of Red River Hot Springs near Elk City, Idaho Structures destroyed: 0 Fire management actions: Cooler temperatures over the past few days have moderated fire growth, with 100 acres added overnight.  Overcast conditions due to smoke from California is continuing to keep temperatures below expected.  However, thunderstorms predicted for Tuesday may produce erratic gusty winds which could contribute to fire growth.  Firefighters continue constructing fire line east of the 505 Trail to protect structures and infrastructure.  They are minimizing equipment use of the trail as much as possible.  The structure protection group continues working with private landowners on fire prevention activities around homes and businesses on Hot Springs Road.  Heavy equipment continues to improve access on FSR1166 for future control line construction. Resources Threatened: Private property, structures, and infrastructure along Hot Springs Road and Red River Hot Springs. Evacuations and Closures: No evacuations have occurred due to the Shissler Fire.  Several roads, trails, and campgrounds in the area are closed to provide for public safety:

• 505 Trail – From Magruder Road to the intersection with the 668 Trail

• 541 Trail – From Forest Service Road 234 to Green Mountain

• Bridge Creek Campground

• Butter Creek – Undeveloped Campground

• FSR 1170

• FSR 1166

Magruder Road and Green Mountain Road remain open. Use caution on FSR 234 (Hot Springs Road) as there are two water tenders travelling regularly up and down the road, in addition to fire management vehicles. Please visit the incident inciweb page ‘Closures’ tab for up to date information: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7014/. Weather & Fuel Conditions: Cloud cover and smoke from California fires are providing some sky cover that is keeping temperatures cooler than expected.  There is a chance of thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon which could produce erratic, gusty outflow winds.  A slight chance of thunderstorms is predicted for Wednesday with a warmer drying trend toward the end of the week. Temporary Flight Restrictions: Temporary flight restrictions (TFR) are in effect around the entire fire area.  Remember, that temporary flight restrictions also apply to unmanned aircraft systems (drones), so if you fly, we can’t!

8242020 Shissler Fire update

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Shissler Fire

August 24, 2020

Daily Update 9:00 a.m.

 

Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7014

Incident Commander: Rod Weeks, Northern Rockies Incident Management Team

Fire Information: 208-310-0317

 

Size: Approximately 2400 acres                         Containment: 0%                     Cause: Lightning Location: Two miles south of Red River Hot Springs near Elk City, Idaho Structures destroyed: 0 Fire management actions: Overnight the fire grew a few hundred acres, still moving east away from structures.  Access along FSR505 has been improved, allowing firefighters to construct fire line east of the road to protect structures and infrastructure.  Aircraft supported firefighters on the ground with water most of the day.  The structure protection group continues working with private landowners on fire prevention activities around homes and businesses on Hot Springs Road.  Heavy equipment is working to improve safe access on FSR1166 for future control line construction.  Some lightning is expected in the area beginning as early as today and lasting through tomorrow.  Thunderstorms may bring winds and potential fire growth. Resources Threatened: Private property, structures, and infrastructure along Hot Springs Road and Red River Hot Springs. Evacuations and Closures: No evacuations have occurred due to the Shissler Fire.  Several roads, trails, and campgrounds in the area are closed to provide for public safety:

• 505 Trail – From Magruder Road to the intersection with the 668 Trail

• 541 Trail – From Forest Service Road 234 to Green Mountain

• Bridge Creek Campground

• Butter Creek – Undeveloped Campground

• FSR 1170

• FSR 1166

Magruder Road and Green Mountain Road remain open. Use caution on FSR 234  (Hot Springs Road) as there are two water tenders travelling regularly up and down the road, in addition to fire management vehicles. Please visit the incident inciweb page ‘Closures’ tab for up to date information: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7014/. Weather & Fuel Conditions: Clear, warm conditions will remain over the area through today, with humidity remaining low.  The drier air will also bring about the development of valley cold pools which could also enhance the presence of narrow mid slope thermal belts.  The presence of thermal belts can contribute to higher overnight fire activity.  The next weather front brings a possibility of showers on Monday and Tuesday. Temporary Flight Restrictions: Temporary flight restrictions (TFR) are in effect around the entire fire area.  Remember, that temporary flight restrictions also apply to unmanned aircraft systems (drones), so if you fly, we can’t!

8232020 Shissler Fire Update

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Shissler Fire

August 23, 2020

Daily Update 10:00 a.m.

 

Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7014

Incident Commander: Rod Weeks, Northern Rockies Incident Management Team

Fire Information: 208-310-0317

 

Size: Approximately 2100 acres                         Containment: 0%                     Cause: Lightning Location: Two miles south of Red River Hot Springs near Elk City, Idaho Structures destroyed: 0 Fire management actions: Cooler temperatures moderated fire behavior yesterday with only about 100 acres of growth.  Crews continue to improve roads for access and reduce fuels around structures.  Fire growth continues to be primarily to the Northeast into Meadow Creek and away from structures along Hot Springs Road. Two heavy equipment task force units are being used to gain access to the fire by clearing along FSR 505 and FSR 1166. Two crews and several engines are conducting structure protection, setting up hoselays and sprinklers. Resources Threatened: Private property, structures, and infrastructure along Hot Springs Road and Red River Hot Springs. Evacuations and Closures: No evacuations have occurred due to the Shissler Fire. Several roads, trails, and campgrounds in the area are closed to provide for public safety:

• 505 Trail – From Magruder Road to the intersection with the 668 Trail

• 541 Trail – From Forest Service Road 234 to Green Mountain

• Bridge Creek Campground

• Butter Creek – Undeveloped Campground

• FSR 1170

• FSR 1166

Magruder Road and Green Mountain Road remain open. Use caution on FSR 234 as there are two water tenders travelling regularly up and down the road, in addition to fire management vehicles. Please visit the incident inciweb page ‘Closures’ tab for up to date information: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7014/. Weather & Fuel Conditions: Clear, warm conditions will remain over the area through today, with humidity remaining low.  The drier air will also bring about the development of valley cold pools which could also enhance the presence of narrow mid slope thermal belts. The presence of thermal belts can contribute to higher overnight fire activity. The next weather front brings a possibility of showers on Monday and Tuesday. Temporary Flight Restrictions: Temporary flight restrictions (TFR) are in effect around the entire fire area. Remember, that temporary flight restrictions also apply to unmanned aircraft systems (drones), so if you fly, we can’t!

8222020 Shissler Fire Update

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Fire Information: 208-310-0317

 

Size: Approximately 1990 acres                         Containment: 0%                     Cause: Lightning Location: Two miles south of Red River Hot Springs near Elk City, Idaho Structures destroyed: Fire management actions: The fire was active yesterday due mostly to afternoon winds. Acreage increase occurred mostly between 1pm and 9pm, with moderate growth overnight. Today’s size up estimates the fire at 1990 acres.  Fire growth was primarily to the Northeast into Meadow Creek and away from structures along Hot Springs Road. Two heavy equipment task force units are being used to gain access to the fire by clearing along FSR 505 and FSR 1166 . Two crews and several engines are conducting structure protection, setting up hoselays and sprinklers. Resources Threatened: Private property, structures, and infrastructure along Hot Springs Road and Red River Hot Springs. Evacuations and Closures: No evacuations have occurred due to the Shissler Fire. Several roads, trails, and campgrounds in the area are closed to provide for public safety: • 505 Trail – From Magruder Road to the intersection with the 668 Trail • 541 Trail – From Forest Service Road 234 to Green Mountain • Bridge Creek Campground • Butter Creek – Undeveloped Campground • FSR 1170 • FSR 1166

Magruder Road and Green Mountain Road remain open. Use caution on FSR 234 as there are two water tenders travelling regularly up and down the road, in addition to fire management vehicles. Please visit the incident inciweb page ‘Closures’ tab for up to date information: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7014/. Weather & Fuel Conditions: Clear, warm conditions will remain over the area through Sunday, with humidity remaining low.  The drier air will also bring about the development of valley cold pools which could also enhance the presence of narrow mid slope thermal belts. The presence of thermal belts can contribute to higher overnight fire activity. The next weather front brings a possibility of showers on Monday and Tuesday. Temporary Flight Restrictions: Temporary flight restrictions (TFR) are in effect around the entire fire area. Remember, that temporary flight restrictions also apply to unmanned aircraft systems (drones), so if you fly, we can’t!

8212020 Shissler Fire update

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Incident Commander: Rod Weeks, Northern Rockies Incident Management Team
Fire Information: 208-310-0317
Size: Approximately 770 acres
Containment: 0%
Location: Two miles south of Red River Hot Springs near Elk City, Idaho
Structures destroyed: 0

Fire Managers will host a public meeting today, Friday August 21, 6:00 p.m., at the Red River Campground. The meeting will be held outside due to COVID concerns. Please bring a chair!


Fire management actions: Today, firefighters will continue to engage the fire and construct direct line where feasible (most likely along the western and northwestern fire perimeter). Air support will continue to support crews on the ground. Resources Threatened: Private property, structures, and infrastructure along Hot Springs Road and Red River Hot Springs. Evacuations and Closures: No evacuations have occurred due to the Shissler Fire. Several roads, trails, and campgrounds in the area are closed to provide for public safety:
•505 Trail – From the Montana State border to the intersection with the 668 Trail•541 Trail – From Forest Service Road 234 to Green Mountain•Bridge Creek Campground•Butter Creek – Undeveloped Campground•FSR 1170•FSR 1166Be advised that fire traffic is present along Highway 14, use caution along narrow sections and around corners.Please visit the incident inciweb page ‘Closures’ tab for up to date information: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7014/.Weather & Fuel Conditions: Clear, warm conditions will remain over the area through Sunday, with humidity remaining low. The drier air will also bring about the development of valley cold pools which could also enhance the presence of narrow mid slope thermal belts. The presence of thermal belts can contribute to higher overnight fire activity. The next weather front brings a possibility of showers on Monday and Tuesday.Temporary Flight Restrictions: Temporary flight restrictions (TFR) are in effect around the entire fire area. Remember, that temporary flight restrictions also apply to unmanned aircraft systems (drones), so if you fly, we can’t!

8202020 Shissler Fire update

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Shissler Fire Daily UpdateAugust 20, 2020
Incident Commander: Rod Weeks, Northern Rockies Incident Management TeamFire Information: 208-310-0317Size: Approximately 722 acres Containment: 0% Cause: LightningLocation: Two miles south of Red River Hot Springs near Elk City, IdahoStructures destroyed: 0
 Rod Weeks’ Type 3 incident management team assumed management of the Shissler fire at 0600 on August 20, 2020.Fire Managers will host a public meeting, Friday August 21, 6:00 p.m., at the Red River Campground. The meeting will be held outside due to COVID concerns. Please bring a chair!Fire management actions: Yesterday aircraft were able to deliver retardant along the southern and northwestern boundaries to prevent movement toward private structures. Today, firefighters will continue to engage the fire and construct direct line where feasible (most likely along the western and northwestern fire perimeter). Air support will continue to support crews on the ground.Resources Threatened: Private property, structures, and infrastructure along Hot Springs Road and Red River Hot Springs.Evacuations and Closures: No evacuations have occurred due to the Shissler Fire. Several roads, trails, and campgrounds in the area are closed to provide for public safety:• 505 Trail – From the Montana State border to the intersection with the 668 Trail• 541 Trail – From Forest Service Road 234 to Green Mountain• Bridge Creek Campground• Butter Creek – Undeveloped Campground• FSR 1170• FSR 1166Be advised that fire traffic is present along Highway 14, use caution along narrow sections and around corners.Please visit the incident inciweb page ‘Closures’ tab for up to date information: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7014/.Weather & Fuel Conditions: The National Weather Service predicts a mainly dry cold front will pass through the area this afternoon resulting in breezy winds. Temperatures are expected to be quite a bit cooler than in recent days due to cloudcover and high atmosphere smoke. This should also help keep humidity readings up as well. The post frontal environment appears to be quite dry, so humidity will be once again low despite more normal temperatures. The drier air will also bring about the development of valley cold pools which could also enhance the presence of narrow mid slope thermal belts. A second dry cold front could bring yet another threat for low humidity and gusty winds on Saturday.Temporary Flight Restrictions: Temporary flight restrictions (TFR) are in effect around the entire fire area. Remember, that temporary flight restrictions also apply to unmanned aircraft systems (drones), so if you fly, we can’t!

State of Oregon Fire Restrictions

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STATE OF OREGON  -  DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY  -  FIRE RESTRICTIONS

REGULATED CLOSURE PROCLAMATION

Number 01

Effective 1:00 a.m., PDT, July 6, 2020

By virtue of the authority vested in me under the provisions of ORS 477.535 to 477.550, I hereby proclaim a Regulated Closure to be in effect in the following subject area:

All lands protected by the North Cascade Forest Protection District, and all lands within one-eighth mile thereof.

Under this Regulated Closure it is unlawful to be in violation of the following restrictions:

Smoking is prohibited while traveling, except in vehicles on improved roads, in boats on the water, and other designated locations.

Open fires, including campfires, charcoal fires, cooking fires and warming fires are permitted all day during low () fire danger with landowner permission. Open fires are only allowed at locations designated by the forester during moderate (high () fire danger. All open fires are prohibited during extreme fire danger (). Portable cooking stoves using liquefied or bottled fuels are allowed.

The use of power saws are permitted all day during low fire danger () and moderate fire danger (). During high fire danger, () saws are allowed before 1:00 p.m. and after 8 p.m. The use of power saws are prohibited during extreme fire danger (). Each power saw is required to have one shovel and one fire extinguisher of at least 8 ounce capacity. A Firewatch of at least one hour is required following the use of each saw.

Cutting, grinding and welding of metal is permitted all day during low fire danger () and during moderate fire danger (). During high fire danger () it is allowed before 1:00 p.m. and after 8 p.m. as long as it is conducted in a cleared area and has a charged garden hose or one 2 ½ pound or larger fire extinguisher immediately available. Cutting, grinding and welding of metal is prohibited during extreme fire danger ().

The mowing of dried, cured grass is permitted all day during low fire danger () and moderate fire danger (). During high fire danger () it is allowed before 1:00 p.m. and after 8 p.m. The mowing of dried, cured grass is prohibited during extreme fire danger (). The culture and harvest of agricultural crops is exempt from this requirement.

Motor vehicles, including motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, on un-improved roads are permitted all day during low fire danger () and moderate fire danger (). During high fire danger () it is allowed before 1:00 p.m. and after 8 p.m. Motor vehicles, including motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, on un-improved roads are


Oregon State Forests Closed to Public Use

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News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sept. 9, 2020

Contact:

Jason Cox, ODF Public Affairs Specialist, 503-945-7427, jason.r.cox@oregon.gov

All state forests closed to public use due to fire danger

SALEM, Ore. — All ODF-managed forestland is currently closed to public entry and use, including the Santiam, Tillamook, Clatsop, Gilchrist and Sun Pass state forests.

This also includes ODF-managed forestlands in Lane, Douglas, Coos, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Polk, Lincoln, & Benton counties. The Tillamook and Clatsop closures are until at least Sunday, Sept. 13 at 11 p.m. All other closures are until further notice. Closure is necessary due to the current extreme fire conditions that are endangering life, forest resources, and property as well as very limited fire and emergency response resources.


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