08/26/2017 High Cascades Complex Fires Update

High Cascades Complex

8/26/2017 10:00 a.m.

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Northwest Incident Management Team 7 is now managing the Pup, Paradise, and Windy Gap Fires formerly included in the Falcon Complex.  NW IMT 7 is now managing a total of 20 fires in Crater Lake National Park, Rogue River-Siskiyou, Fremont-Winema, and Umpqua National Forests. 

 

New closure orders have been issued by the Umpqua, Rogue River-Siskiyou, and Fremont Winema National Forests due to hazards associated with fire activity.  Road, trail, and area closures have been expanded in and around the Abbott Creek Research Natural Area and the northern portion of the Sky Lakes Wilderness, including a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail. For maps and details see:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/5503/

 

 

Blanket Creek Fire - Start Date: July 26, 2017     Cause: Lightning     Size: 7,189 acres     Containment: 60%   

Location:  Approximately seven miles east of Prospect, Oregon

 

Status: Helicopters and aircraft continue to support ground operations. Active burning is expected with short range spotting. Hand crews are prepping in-direct line along Hwy. 62 in preparation for burnout operations. Motorists should watch for firefighters and equipment.

 

 

Spruce Lake Fire - Start Date: July 29, 2017     Cause: Lightning     Size: 5,314 acres     Containment: 60%   Location: West side of Crater Lake National Park

Status: Interior burning continues. Crews are building indirect line south of Red Cone.

 

 

Sherwood Fire - Cause: Under investigation     Size: 77 Acres     Containment: 90%       
Location: Approximately six miles west of Diamond Lake near Sherwood Butte. 

Status: Crews are strengthening containment lines around the fire and mopping up hot spots.

                                                                      

Broken Lookout/Lookout 2 Fires - Cause:  Lightning     Size: 1,534 Acres     Containment: 0%   

Location: Approximately six miles west of the junction of Highways 62 and 230

Status: The Windy Gap and Paradise Fires will likely merge with the Broken Lookout Fire.  Fire managers are planning an in-direct containment because of steep and difficult terrain. 

 

 

Weather/Fire Behavior:  The weather will become hotter and dryer with an increasing unstable and “mixing” air mass above the area.  These conditions could lead to more active fire behavior and a potential for short range spotting.  Isolated flare-ups are possible in areas that have not shown activity for a couple days.

 

Closures:

For a complete list of closures see Inciweb at: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/5503/

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Closures: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/rogue-siskiyou/

Crater Lake National Park Trail Closures: https://www.nps.gov/crla/planyourvisit/conditions.htm

Umpqua National Forest closures: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/Umpqua/alerts-notices

 

Smoke Outlook:  To see check visibility in the area, check out the webcams on the Crater Lake National Park website https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm. A full smoke report is posted on the Inciweb website.

 

 

Quick Facts Incident Summary
Approximate Size:	14,802 acres
Fire Containment:	53%
Incident Commander:	Eric Knerr
Resources on the fire:	Crews: 9 Helicopters: 8 Engines: 10 Water Tenders: 6 Dozers: 2
Total Personnel:	467
Jurisdiction:	Rogue River-Siskiyou NF, Crater Lake NP, Umpqua NF, Fremont-Winema NF
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5503
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