This page is designed to provide for timely and official fire information about wildland fires across the Pacific Northwest. The information is posted by the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center in partnership with Public Information Officers that work for federal, state and local fire agencies and is drawn from official sources within the wildland fire community.
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Monday, November 9, 2020
Friday, November 6, 2020
Monday, November 2, 2020
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Monday, October 26, 2020
Monday, October 19, 2020
Sunday, October 18, 2020
Saturday, October 17, 2020
10/17/2020 NWCC Morning Brief
Date/Time Stamp: Saturday, Oct 17, 2020, 06:53
A cold front from British Columbia moved over the region Friday and Friday night. Gusty west winds kicked up east of the Cascades, mainly in the Columbia Basin but cloud cover and high humidity kept fire potential low. Some rain accumulated in sections of Washington and northern Oregon.
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Preparedness Levels
Northwest PL
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2 (10/10) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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3 (10/13) |
Northwest Incident Activity
New Fires and Acres
4 fires for 1,500 acres
OR: 3 fires for 1,500 acres
WA: 1 fire for 0 acres
Large Fire Summary
New large incidents: 1
Reported incidents: 7 (OR: 7, WA: 0)
No growth on existing incidents
Northwest IMT Activity
NIMOs Committed: 0
Type 1 IMTs committed: 0
Type 2 IMTs committed: 2
Area Command committed: 0
National Fire Activity
Initial attack activity: Light (68 new fires)
New large incidents: 2
Large fires contained: 2
Uncontained large fires: 29
National IMT Activity
Area Command Teams: 2
NIMOs committed: 2
Type 1 IMTs committed: 8
Type 2 IMTs committed: 11
Nationally, there are 30 large fires being managed under a strategy other than full suppression.
Northwest Current Incident Details
Incidents listed below meet large fire criteria and/or incidents with a Type 1 or 2 IMT assigned. Large incidents are defined as fires which are 100+ acres in timber or 300+ acres in grass/brush. For additional information on incidents no longer listed below please refer to the NW Large Incident Summary or Northwest Fires Utilizing Monitor, Confine, Point Zone Protection Suppression Strategies (YTD)
Incidents not Previously Reported: 1
Rose Creek. OR-VAD-000226. ICT4. 7 mi S of Ironside, OR. Start 10/16. Full Suppression. Cause: Human. 1,500 acres. 11% contained. Brush and grass. Active fire behavior. Structures threatened.
Incidents Previously Reported: 6
Archie Creek. OR-UPF-000436. IMT2, NW Team 12 (Dimke). 20 mi E of Glide, OR. Start 9/8. Full Suppression. Cause: Unknown. 131,542 acres (+0). 95% contained. Timber. Minimal fire behavior. Road, trail and area closures.
Thielsen. OR-UPF-000441. IMT2, NW Team 12 (Dimke). 2 mi SE of Diamond Lake, OR. Start 9/8. Point Protection, Full Suppression. Cause: Unknown. 9,975 acres (+0). 75% completed. Timber. Minimal fire behavior. Road, trail and area closures.
Beachie Creek. OR-WIF-200299. IMT3. 15 mi N of Detroit, OR. Start 8/16. Full Suppression. Cause: Unknown. 193,573 acres (+0). 80% contained. Timber and brush. Minimal fire behavior. Road, trail and area closures.
Riverside. OR-MHF-000859. ICT3. 8 mi SE of Estacada, OR. Start 9/8. Full Suppression. Cause: Human. 138,054 acres (+0). 72% contained. Timber and logging slash. Minimal fire behavior. Road, trail and area closures.
Lionshead. OR-WSA-000077. ICT3. 20 mi W of Warm Springs, OR. Start 8/16. Full Suppression. Cause: Lightning. 204,469 acres (+0). 46% contained. Brush and timber. Minimal fire behavior. Structures threatened. Road, trail and area closures.
Holiday Farm. OR-WIF-200430. IMT3. 3 mi W of McKenzie Bridge, OR. Start 9/7. Full Suppression. Cause: Unknown. 173,393 acres (+0). 96% contained. Timber and brush. Minimal fire behavior. Road, trail and area closures.
Northwest Fire Weather Summary
A few showers will linger over sections of Washington on Saturday while Oregon is anticipated to be dry by midday. Temperatures will be above seasonal normal in southern Oregon and below seasonal normal in Washington. Winds will decrease east of the Cascades. See your NWS forecasts for the latest details in your area.
Northwest Fire Potential Summary
No critical combinations of fire danger, fire weather, and sufficient ignitions are expected for the northwest geographic area for the next week.
More info, see NW 7-Day Significant Fire Potential Forecast, and National 7-Day Significant Fire Potential
Friday, October 16, 2020
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Monday, October 12, 2020
10/12/2020 Beachie Creek and Riverside Fires Update
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Riverside & Beachie Creek Fires Update – Monday, October 12, 2020
Riverside Fire Quick Facts Approx. Size: 138,054 ac. | Beachie Creek Fire Quick Facts Approx. Size: 193,556 ac. |
Containment: 61% | Containment: 72% |
Total Personnel: 169 | Total Personnel: 226 |
Start Date: Sept. 8, 2020 Cause: Human | Start Date: August 16, 2020 Cause: Under Investigation |
General Information: Most of the field work on both the Beachie and Riverside fires continues to be repairing of fire lines, patrolling and mop-up. There is an area closure in place, this is a necessity for the safety of firefighters and public. Recent winds and rains continue to weaken trees, increasing the danger of them falling. Wet roads create unsafe driving and working conditions for all.
Weather and Fire Behavior: Heavy rains and winds from last night will taper to light showers this morning. Temperatures will be near 50 degrees with west winds 11-14 mph and gusts up to 30 mph on the ridges. The recent weather will keep fire behavior to limited creeping and smoldering. Wet conditions can make it difficult and unsafe for firefighters to continue fire suppression repair work.
Riverside Fire: Firefighters were cautious of the muddy conditions that rain created yesterday. Work will be limited by the same conditions today.
Beachie Creek Fire: Heavy equipment work has been limited. Hand crews remain to finish fire suppression repair work where it is safe to do so.
Evacuations: Current evacuation information for: Marion County is available at www.co.marion.or.us/Alerts?
Closures: Multiple forest and area closures remain in effect for the safety of firefighters and the public. For the most up to date information, see the following websites:
Mt. Hood National Forest www.fs.usda.gov/detail/mthood/
news-events/?cid=FSEPRD811247 Willamette National Forest www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/
willamette/alerts-notices/? aid=61574 Bureau of Land Management www.blm.gov/programs/public-
safety-and-fire/fire-and- aviation/regional-info/oregon- washington/fire-restrictions. Oregon Department of Forestry https://www.oregon.gov/odf/
fire/pages/restrictions.aspx Road Closures on TripCheck: www.tripcheck.com/
Santiam State Forest is closed
After Wildfire Resources: For information regarding assistance after a wildfire about timber salvage, landowner assistance and replanting see the following website: https://www.oregon.gov/odf/
Sunday, October 11, 2020
Saturday, October 10, 2020
Friday, October 9, 2020
10/9/2020 Holiday Farm Fire Update
In addition to working on the remaining suppression work, fire crews have been working for several days to complete suppression repair work ahead of this weekend’s forecasted rains. The fire has not grown and remains at 173,393 acres. It is now 84% contained.
Although resources are diminishing and fire camp is being broken down, firefighters and equipment will still be committed to the suppression and repair of the fire and fire lines. While the Incident Management Team is preparing to demobilize on Tuesday, the local agencies are preparing for the remaining work. Some resources will stay in the area to continue progress on these continuing tasks.
Weather for today is expected to be much like yesterday, with temperatures in the 70s and relative humidity between 45 and 55 percent. Winds are expected to be a little breezier today ahead of the cold front. Tonight, rain is expected to begin around midnight and will continue through tomorrow.
Tomorrow, fewer resources will be in the fire area. Due to the steep terrain, conditions are too dangerous for firefighters to work on many areas of the fire. The areas that are deemed safe for personnel will still see some firefighting and repair work activities occurring.
Remember, closures are still in place and will remain until areas are believed to be safe for public use. This process may take time, as there is a large area to assess. Please adhere to area and road closures. These closures are in place to provide for the safety of all.
For information regarding Willamette National Forest closures, please visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/willamette/fire
Information on Bureau of Land Management closures can be found at: https://www.blm.gov/alert/fire-closures-and-fire-restrictions
For fire information inquiries, call (541) 357-9729 or visit https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7170/. The Holiday Farm Fire Facebook page will also continue with updates (@holidayfarmfire).
10/9/2020 Beachie Creek and Riverside Fires Update
Weather and Fire Behavior: Cloudy conditions and cooler temperatures continue for Friday as a cold front moves into the area, bringing gusty winds in the late afternoon. Rain is forecasted to begin Saturday and continue through the weekend.
Riverside Fire: Two 911 calls were received for smoke from the community. Firefighter resources responded. Firefighters are focusing their efforts on mop-up, perimeter patrol and line repair. With management approval, Portland General Electric and Oregon Department of Transportation will be flying drones to assess damages throughout the day. The forecasted weather system could bring an increase in hazards within the fire area, so providing for public and firefighter safety is paramount.
Beachie Creek Fire: Fire growth was limited within a concentrated area of heat within the Bull of the Woods Wilderness and fire behavior is expected to remain minimal with the incoming weather. Firefighters will continue to monitor and patrol the fire perimeter for hot spots. Falling trees and landslides are the greatest safety concerns moving into the weekend for both firefighters and the public.
Evacuations: There are no evacuations in Clackamas County. Current evacuation information for Marion County is available at www.co.marion.or.us/Alerts?
Closures:The Willamette National Forest lifted restrictions on campfires. A Closure Order is still in effect, a list of recreation areas within the fire zone that remain closed can be found at https://go.usa.gov/xGpeV
- Mt. Hood National Forest www.fs.usda.gov/detail/mthood/
news-events/?cid=FSEPRD811247 - Willamette National Forest www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/
willamette/alerts-notices/? aid=61574 - Bureau of Land Management www.blm.gov/programs/public-
safety-and-fire/fire-and- aviation/regional-info/oregon- washington/fire-restrictions. - Oregon Department of Forestry https://www.oregon.gov/odf/
fire/pages/restrictions.aspx - Road Closures on TripCheck: www.tripcheck.com/
- Santiam State Forest is closed
Repair and Rehabilitation Teams: The Bureau of Land Management Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation (ESR) teams and the US Forest Service BAER teams are evaluating the fire areas and preparing a repair plan. These programs are designed to address emergency stabilization issues related to wildland fire. ESR and BAER teams are in place for both the Riverside and Beachie Creek fires.
More information can be found athttps://inciweb.nwcg.gov/
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Monday, October 5, 2020
Sunday, October 4, 2020
Saturday, October 3, 2020
Friday, October 2, 2020
Thursday, October 1, 2020
10/1/2020 Holiday Farm Fire Update
Holiday Farm Fire update for Oct. 1, 2020
Update for Oct. 1, 2020, morning
Oregon Department of Forestry IMT 1 Joe Hessel, Incident Commander
Email: holidayfarmfireinfo@gmail.com
Holiday Farm Fire Information: 541-357-9729 (7am-10pm)
Lane County Non-Emergency Call Center: 541-682-3977 (8am-5pm)
Linn County Non-Emergency Call Center: 541-812-2260
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HolidayFarmFire/
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7170/
Springfield, Ore. – Hot and dry conditions persisted over the fire area yesterday and are forecasted again for today. Despite the weather conditions and more active fire behavior, the fire stayed in its same footprint, meaning no growth occurred. The fire has burned 173,094 acres. Firefighters continue to make steady progress and it is now 67% contained.
There are many hazards for firefighters on the line. The steep terrain is one of the biggest hazards they will face. Footing can be treacherous and there are frequently concerns of rolling rocks and other debris. Everyone is reminded of these hazards each day at their operations briefing.
Firefighters working on the night shift have focused on patrolling and extinguishing hot spots along Highway 126. While night shift has fewer resources assigned, their work continues to be vital in the continued progress. These firefighters begin their shift at 7:00 p.m. and work through the night.
With the hot and dry conditions today, visible smokes may be more prevalent. Many of these smokes are well interior in the fire perimeter and do not pose a threat. Please do not call 9-1-1 for fire activity occurring well within the perimeter. Firefighters will continue to work from the perimeter inward to find and extinguish visible smoke and other hot spots.
Many areas may remain closed indefinitely as land managers work to assess safety hazards resulting from the fire. Recreationists and others visiting the forest are encouraged to check for closure information before heading out.
Information for the Willamette National Forest can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/willamette/fire
Information on Bureau of Land Management closures can be found at: https://www.blm.gov/alert/fire-closures-and-fire-restrictions
Road closures remain in place to help provide safety for the public and the firefighters. For information related to road closures and delays, please visit: www.tripcheck.com or https://www.oregon.gov/odot/Pages/Wildfire.aspx
| Estimated Size: | 173,094 acres |
| Containment: | 67% |
| Start Date/Time: | 9/7/2020, 8:20 p.m. |
| Expected Containment Date: | 10/29/2020 |
| Location: | Lane County |
| Cause: | Unknown |
| Personnel: | 630 |
| Assigned Resources:
Hand Crews: Engines: Dozers: Water Tenders: Other Heavy Equipment: |
17 39 7 1 0 |
| Assigned Aircraft:
Structure Task Forces: |
6
0 |
| Firefighter Injuries: | 6 |
| Structures Threatened: | 0 |
| Structures Destroyed
Residences: Non-Residential Commercial: |
431 24 |
| Evacuations: | None in Effect |
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
9/29/2020 Holiday Farm Fire Update
Holiday Farm Fire
Oregon Department of Forestry IMT 3 Link Smith, Incident Commander and Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Red Team Ian Yocum, Incident Commander
Email: holidayfarmfireinfo@gmail.com
Holiday Farm Fire Information: 541-357-9729 (7am-10pm)
Lane County Non-Emergency Call Center: 541-682-3977 (8am-5pm)
Linn County Non-Emergency Call Center: 541-812-2260
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HolidayFarmFire/
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7170/
Springfield, Ore. – Oregon Department of Forestry’s Type 1 Incident Management Team 3, Incident Commander Link Smith, will hand the fire over to ODF IMT 1, another Type 1 team, tomorrow morning. The team would like to thank the communities in the area for their kind hospitality and support during our stay.
The size of the fire stands at 173,094 acres and is now 60 percent contained.
650 personnel are currently working the on the fire that includes 17 hand crews, 44 engines, 7 bulldozers, 7 water tenders and 3 other types of heavy equipment. Just six minor injuries have occurred on the fire since it started the night of September 7th.
Fire crews continue to tie containment lines together in tough-to-get-to areas while being supported in the air by four assigned helicopters. Sunday’s higher temperatures and breezy winds stirred up fire activity in some unburned islands around Doe Creek. The interior fire activity posed no threat to containment lines.
Today’s weather will continue to be hot and dry but winds are expected to be minimal.
As ODF IMT 3 passes the baton, fire and other information can still be gleaned from these sources.
For fire information inquiries, call (541) 357-9729 or visit https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7170/. The Holiday Farm Fire Facebook page will also continue with updates as needed (holidayfarmfire@facebook.com).
For information related to road closures and delays, please visit www.tripcheck.com or https://www.oregon.gov/odot/Pages/Wildfire.aspx.
9/29/2020 South Obenchain Fire Update
South Obenchain Fire
South Obenchain Fire Update
September 29, 2020
Quick Facts
South Obenchain Fire Summary
Incident Start: September 8, 2020
Acres: 32, 671
Containment: 96%
Cause: Under Investigation
Single Structures Lost: 33
Other Minor Structures Lost: 56
Wildfire Information Center: (458) 206-3043 https://southwestoregonwildfireinformation.blogspot.com/
Jackson County Emergency Management: (541) 776-7338
Email: SouthObenchainFire@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SouthObenchainFire
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7185
Air Quality: http://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com/
Update: Yesterday, the red flag warning and easterly winds tested the brush and oak in the area, but no active flames flared up and there was no threat to containment on the South Obenchain Fire. Crews are actively engaged in mop up and suppression repair work in Division U on the southeastern flank, ensuring no heat exists within 300 feet of the established fire perimeter. Hose lays are still being used in this section, and crews are breaking up dozer berms that were put in to control the fire early on during the incident. Smokes are still found in the deep interior of the fire.
Weather: Very warm temperatures and dry and unstable conditions are expected over the burn area through much of the week, with little day-to-day variation in the forecast. Winds will be light and mostly terrain/diurnally driven. Temperatures and humidities will vary slightly and gradually moderate by the end of the week. There are no precipitation chances through the weekend and low humidity levels. Temperatures will be in the 90s today.
Resources: 380 total resources. 12 type-2 crews, one light helicopter, two medium helicopters, one fixed-wing air tanker, one air attack, 21 engines, four dozers, eight water tenders, and three skidgens.
Evacuations: Properties east of North and South Obenchain Roads within the burn area are reduced to Level 1. All other areas impacted by the Obenchain fire are no longer under an evacuation order. Visit the Jackson County Emergency Management page: https://jacksoncountyor.org/emergency/News/News-Information for a map of evacuation levels and updates.
Evacuee Resources: The evacuation shelter remains located at the Jackson County Expo Center, 1 Penninger Rd. in Central Point, Oregon where some services are available. Multi-Agency Resource Centers (MARC) are now open in Medford with smaller satellite offices operating in Talent, and Phoenix. MARC locations will be available from 8 am – 8 pm, seven days a week.
Medford: Central High School, located at 815 S. Oakdale Avenue (541) 842-3669
Talent: Talent Elementary School, located at 307 Wagner Creek Road (541) 535-1531
Phoenix: Phoenix Civic Center, located at 220 N. Main Street (541) 535-1955 ext. 303
Temporary Flight Restrictions: The footprint of the TFR has reduced in size and height. It remains in place for the safety of the firefighters and aircraft fighting the South Obenchain fire. Please consult the Notice to Airman for specifics.
Closure: All Bureau of Land Management lands within the fire perimeter remain closed. The public must not enter closure areas and closed recreation sites. Maps of the closure areas are available on the Bureau of Land Management’s website: http://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-info/oregon-washington/fire-restrictions
Public and FireFighter Safety is The Number One priority
Please drive carefully. Firefighters are present and working through the area and along Butte Falls Highway.