Umpqua North Complex Update
Fire Information Line (541) 378-6944
Incident: During the week of August 9th, lightning started dozens of fires across the northern Umpqua National Forest along both sides of State Route 138 east of Roseburg in Douglas County, Oregon.
Incident Command: Alaska Interagency Incident Management Team, Tom Kurth, Incident Commander.
Current Size: 1,410 acres, approximate total of complex.
Containment: 0%
Current Resources: Crews: 9, Helicopters: 1, Engines: 15, Dozers: 5, Water Tenders: 6, Total Personnel: 324
Current Situation:
On Tuesday, fire activity across the Umpqua North Complex was moderate. Cloud cover and heavy smoke kept temperatures lower than forecasted, giving firefighters an opportunity to begin making good progress with both direct and indirect fireline construction. The Alaska Team continues to develop a strategy to respond to the numerous fires burning in the Umpqua National Forest. Resources continue to arrive to aid in the effort. The highest priority area being addressed is the Fall Creek Fire along Highway 138, with the plan to limit its westerly progression towards private land. Forest Road 4711, off Highway 138 is closed to traffic. This is box canyon country, very steep terrain and heavy brush. Happy Dog Fire (Dry Creek area) is holding well and firefighters are managing the incident. Structure protection is in place for those areas that have been threatened. Other fires are being managed throughout the complex. Firefighting resources from the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Management, Oregon Department of Forestry and volunteer and local fire departments all continue to work together to aid the firefighting efforts.
Weather Conditions:
Weather conditions are stable overhead, with a slow warming and drying trend forecasted for the weekend. Relative humidity should stay the same.
The Douglas County Sherriff’s Office, in coordination with the Umpqua North Complex Fire Managers, lowered the Level 3 Evacuation Notice for the Dry Creek area to Level 2. Floating on and fishing along the North Umpqua River between Steamboat/Gravel Bin take-out and Susan Creek remains closed due to rolling debris and falling trees. The road shoulders and pullouts between Mile Posts 31 to 35 and Mile Posts 45 to 50.5 of the State Highway 138 East, also known as the North Umpqua Highway, are being closed to protect public and firefighter safety. The road remains open to through traffic. Please drive with extra care on this highway.
Flight Restrictions: A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place over the fires. Pilots looking for more information on the TFR go to: http://tfr.faa.gov/tfr2/list.
Over 100 people were at the well-attended community meeting at the Glide Community CenterTuesday evening. Community members were engaged, very knowledgeable, and interested about the fire activities. The main topics of concern were dangerous traffic on Highway 138 and limiting access to the North Umpqua River.
The Umpqua National Forest has announced the following closures in the Umpqua North and Diamond Lake Ranger Districts. To read the Forest Closure Orders go here:https://www.fs.usda.gov/
Umpqua North Complex Closure Area: See attached map.
National Forest System (NFS) Roads Closures:
NFS Road No. 4750 and all roads within the area closure listed above. NFS Road No. 2800-620
Trails: Trail No. 1414- The North Umpqua Trail, from the Forest Service boundary to the Mott & Panther Trailheads on NFS Road No. 4712, Trail No. 1502 - Fall Creek Falls Trail, Trail No. 1513 - Williams Creek Trail, Trail No. 1530 - Riverview Trail, Trail No. 1510 - Deception Trail, Trail No. 1521, Twin Lakes Loop, Trail No. 1500, Twin Lakes Trail.
Recreation Sites: Steamboat Falls Campground, Wright Creek Campground, and Horseshoe Bend Campground.
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