7/26/2024 Joint News Release

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7/26/2024 Battle Mountain Complex Update: ODF Teams 1 & 3 coordinate on Battle Mountain Complex Zones I & II

Battle Mountain Complex Morning Update: ODF Teams 1 & 3 coordinate on Battle Mountain Complex Zones I & II

 ODF Teams 1 & 3 coordinate on Battle Mountain Complex Zones I & II, strides made overnight

 

UKIAH, Ore. – In Zone I, Firefighters on night shift were able to increase containment lines around the southeastern portions of the Battle Mountain Complex Zone I (formerly the Boneyard Fire) overnight, wrapping the southern edge of the fire from Top Road to Wall Creek Road. This work contributes to an overall increase in containment on the incident and will continue to be a focus for resources working on Zone I of the fire today.

 

Despite cooler temperatures and decreases in wind speed, fire behavior remained active along Zone I’s western perimeter. A spot fire approximately four acres in size was located near Ant Hill, but firefighters were able to quickly line and stop the spot fire’s progress before it could spread any further.

 

In Zone II, the eastern half of the Battle Mountain Complex, firefighters are taking advantage of the somewhat lower temperatures. With less smoke in the air, more assets are available to more portions of the fire.

 

“This slight break in the weather is really giving us the time and space we needed to dig in and get some work done” said Deputy Incident Commander, ODF Team 3, Bryce Thomas. “We’re holding more line and tying in key pieces of line to minimize acres. There’s a lot of work left, but we’re cautiously optimistic. I can’t say enough about all the hard work our firefighters and support functions put into this.”

 

On the southeast portion of the fire, firefighters largely held firelines with minimal growth. Crews constructed dozer line, completed some burn operation to tie together two divisions and began preparations for additional burning. Lines are holding along Highway 395 but many hazard trees and rolling debris remain along the roadway.

 

Along the southern head of the fire, firefighters continue to scout steep and bluffy terrain to tie together lines. Crews were seeing more success holding lines within the drainages, but the terrain continues to challenge suppression efforts.

 

Along the north, firefighters continue to construct direct, tight line on the fire’s edge and hope to connect dozer lines today. Structural firefighters, under the command of the Oregon State Fire Mashal, continue to provide protection for residents along the perimeter.

 

The 4,484-acre North Fork Owens Fire is now 70% contained (the complex stands at 5% containment).

 

Evacuations: Level 1 (Be Ready), Level 2 (Be Set) and Level 3 (Go Now) evacuations are in effect. For updated information, visit:

• For Umatilla County, follow www.facebook.com/UmatillaCountySheriff or sign up for Umatilla County Emergency Alert System at https://member.everbridge.net/index/2590041373147145.
• For Grant County, visit the RAPTOR arcgis site or sign up for alerts at: https://member.everbridge.net/index/825462649520134.
• For Morrow Couty, visit https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/de78333b0d2544f7a320142174aa20ae

 

Public Land Closures:

The Bureau of Land Management has closed public lands along the John Day River from Kimberly to Dale, and from Kimberly to Service Creek. More information here: https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-info/oregon-washington/fire-restrictions.

The Umatilla National Forest has implemented a closure for public lands within the Heppner Ranger District and the North Fork John Day Ranger District. More information at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/umatilla/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1194462 and https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/umatilla/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5286768.

 

FIRE AT A GLANCE
Total Estimated Complex Size: 151,013 acres

North Fork Owens: 4,484 acres

Containment:     5%

Cause:                Under Investigation 

Estimated Cost:            $7,500,000

 

All Resources

Hand Crews: 45         

Engines:            75         

Water Tenders:             34         

Dozers:              30

Helicopters:   8
Total Personnel:           1,466

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7/26/2024 Easy Fire Update

 

Easy Fire Update July 26, 2024 English version en español Smoke outlook Perspectiva de humo

Start date: July 17, 2024 Location: 17 miles west of Mazama, WA Cause : Lightning Fire size: 410 acres Containment : 0% Total Personnel : 120

Lonnie Click, Incident Commander, NWCIMT3 James Osborne Incident Commander, Trainee NWCIMT3 CURRENT SITUATION:   The Easy Fire is burning in large dense timber, abundant dead trees, and ground vegetation on extremely steep terrain. Fire activity near State Route 20 has moderated with continued fire activity within the fire footprint on the north and south side of the fire. Firefighters worked with Washington Department of Transportation(WSDOT) on Wednesday and Thursday to clean up debris and fallen trees across the highway. The highway closure is regularly being reassessed, so please be sure to check the WSDOT travel map for any updates throughout the day. Yesterday firefighters continued preparation of indirect handlines, tying into natural features like avalanche chutes and previous burn scars. As part of the fireline preparations crews are installing hoselays and sprinkler systems on both the south and north side of the fire. In addition, crews successfully established helispots on the north side of the fire which will provide additional access in case of an emergency.   TODAY’S ACTIVITIES: Crews will continue to work with Washington Department of Transportation to clean up fallen trees and debris from the shoulders of State Route 20. Firefighters will also maintain line preparation and falling operations on the north and south side of Easy Fire. Crews are scouting opportunities to conduct strategic firing operations to burn out vegetation between the fire and constructed fireline. Firefighters are also developing an aerial operations plan for structure protection on Mebee Lookout Tower if fire activity necessitates such measures. WEATHER: Temperatures today will rise slightly with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Humidity is expected to moderate today and through the weekend. Winds will decrease today with a northwest direction around 7 mph. The cooling trend will continue over the weekend along with a reduction in winds.   CLOSURES: State Route 20 is currently closed due to fire activity and debris on the road. This closure is being reassessed today to see if there are opportunities for partial or full opening of the highway. Be sure to check https://wsdot.com/Travel/Real-time/Map/ for the latest information on the highway closure status.   The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has closures in place for trails within the fire area: https://bit.ly/EasyFireClosures. This closure includes a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail. Campfires are prohibited. There is a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) in place over the fire: https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_6779.html. Unauthorized drone activity is prohibited under the TFR.  EVACUATIONS: There are no evacuations in place for the Easy Fire. Anyone recreating in the area should be vigilant about being aware of surroundings and stay out of closed areas.  To receive fire updates via email, sign up at: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/yocX9Sv Public Information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Pioneer-Fire-Information/61560760893080/ E-mail: 2024.pioneer@firenet.gov Phone: 541-861-5808; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. (7 days a week) Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wases-pioneer and https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/waowf-easy-fire Washington Smoke Blog: https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/pioneerfirechelan

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7/26/2024 Diamond Complex Update

 

Diamond Complex July 26, 2024 2024.Diamondcomplex@firenet.gov 541-375-0367, 8 am to 8 pm Diamond Complex Facebook Diamond Complex InciWeb

**Diamond Complex Q & A session at Diamond Lake Resort, 10:30 am, Saturday July 27, 2024. Fire staff on hand to answer community questions.** A large-scale lightning event on July 16 started several fires on the Diamond Lake Ranger District of the Umpqua National Forest. The fires are being managed as the Diamond Complex. It consists of 24 fires and an estimated 4,166 acres with 3% containment and 395 personnel assigned. Nationally and in the Pacific Northwest, fire activity is putting an extreme demand on firefighting resources. The highest priority remains public and firefighter safety and protecting infrastructure and homes. The fires are being managed under a full suppression strategy. This means that crews engage in direct attack on the fires’ edge where access and firefighter safety allow. They are implementing indirect strategies using constructed control lines and utilizing natural barriers where direct attack cannot be done safely. Pacific Power and Light (PP&L) infrastructure within the complex continues to be a top priority for protection as crew attack fires threatening those resources. The Trail fire, east of Hwy 138 on the west slope of Mt. Thielsen, is 830 acres and 5% contained. Crews continue to keep the fire within the current control lines and minimize impacts to the recreational values around Diamond Lake. The Lemolo fire, north of Lemolo Lake on Bunker Hill, is 627 acres and 0% contained. Crews will continue to complete dozer line on the east flank and look for opportunities to implement control lines north of the fire to protect recreational values around Lemolo Lake. The Pine Bench fire, north of Hwy 138 near Dry Creek, is 1,546 acres and 0% contained. Crew will patrol and continue to hold the 4775 road and hold and mop up any new spot fires. Watson fire, north of Hwy 138 on Watson Ridge fire is 166 acres and 0% contained and the Loafer fire at 24 acres and 0% contained. Crews have been making great progress with the limited resources available. They will begin direct line construction and hose lay today and continue to fortify lines. There are smaller clusters of fires within the complex that consist of: Pig Iron, 27 acres and 25% contained, near Pig Iron Mountain north of Hwy 138; Brodie, 98 acres and 0% contained, about 5 miles south of Hwy 138 and south of Devils Canyon; Trep, 109 acres and 0% contained, about 4 miles south of Hwy 138; Garwood, 5 acres and 65% contained, about 3 miles southwest of Mt. Bailey; Slide, 0.1 acres and 90% contained, northeast of Pine Bench; Potter, 504 acres and 0% contained, north of Hwy 138 about 2 miles southeast of Potter Mt.; Ooya, 136 acres and 0% contained, north of Hwy 138 about 1 mile northeast of Bird Point; Clearwater, 1 acre and 90% contained, south of Hwy 138 about 5 miles northwest of Diamond Lake;  Elephant, 0.7 acres and 0% contained, 2 miles southwest of Lemolo Lake; Lost Bear, 5 acres and 0% contained, 2 miles south of Hwy 138; Lost, 14 acres and 0% contained, 4 miles south of Hwy 138; Sheep, 0.3 acres and 0% contained, 3 miles north of Diamond Lake; Thin, 1 acre and 0% contained, four miles northwest of Diamond Lake; Trap, 4 acres and 0% contained, 1 mile south of Hwy 138 near Trap Mountain; Bear Trap, 45 acres and 0% contained, 2 miles south of Hwy 138 near Bear Trap Mountain; Campwood, 8 acres and 0% contained, 2 miles south of Hwy 138; Rough, 8 acres and 0% contained, two miles south of Hwy 138, Birds, 10 acres and 0% contained, Wood, 2 acres and 0% contained, 2 miles south of Hwy 138; and Mowich, 1 acre and 0% contained, 1 mile north of Hwy 138. Today, firefighters will continue direct suppression on accessible fires, and will develop specific suppression strategies for other less accessible fires to be carried out as resources become available. Weather: Today will be slightly cooler with higher humidity and lighter winds. While these conditions favor firefighting, very dry forest fuels and steep terrain will still allow persistent fire spread. Fire Behavior: Fire will likely remain active especially as temperatures increase into the afternoon hours. Short uphill runs are through surface fuels and some torching potential remains in areas with heavier fuel loads. Smoke Outlook: Smoke continues to impact the region. For the most up to date information, please visit www.fire.airnow.gov Closures and Evacuations: Umpqua National Forest has issued two closures across the forest in response to fire activity to protect public and wildland firefighter safety. Emergency Fire Closure ORDER NO. 06-15-24-03 and Emergency Fire Closure ORDER NO. 06-15-02-24-01 which impact all of the Cottage Grove Ranger District, most of the Diamond Lake Ranger District, and parts of the Tiller and North Umpqua Ranger Districts. The closure orders can be found here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/umpqua/alerts-notices. Additionally, Diamond Lake, Thielsen View, and Broken Arrow Campgrounds are closed through July 28, 2024, and will be reevaluated closer to that date. Fire danger is set at High and Public Use Restrictions are set at Level 2: https://bit.ly/3xIZZdK.  Douglas County Sheriff has issued a Level 3: GO NOW and Level 2: BE SET for the Trail Fire and Lemolo Fire. There is a Level 2: BE SET for the Pine Bench Fire. Please see detailed information here: www.dcso.com/evacuations. Daily Update for the Diamond Complex fires for July 26 Public information map of the Diamond Complex fires for July 26 Smoke Outlook for Southern Oregon for July 26

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