6/30/2021 Wrentham Market Fire PM Update

6/30/2021 OR State Fire Marshal mobilizes task forces and resources to help fight Wrentham Market Fire

6/30/2021 S-503 Fire Update

6/30/2021 Lovlett Corral Fire Update

6/30/2021 NWCC Morning Brief

6/29/2021 Lovlett Corral Fire Update

6/29/2021 S-502 Fire Update

6/29/2021 NWCC Media Brief

6/28/2021 S-503 Fire Update

6/28/2021 NWCC Morning Brief

6/27/2021 S-503 Fire Update

6/27/2021 NWCC Morning Brief

6/26/2021 S-503 Morning Update

6/26/2021 NWCC Morning Brief

6/25/2021 Cutoff Fire Evening Update

 

Containment on Cutoff Fire passes two-thirds mark

BONANZA, Ore.— Hard work pays off. Containment has reached 67% on the Cutoff Fire. There’s been no growth in the fire’s size, which remains at 1,288 acres. The fire is located six miles north of Bonanza and 20 miles east of Klamath Falls.

Today, firefighters will continue mopping up remaining hot spots close to the fire’s edge that were identified Wednesday night by air and ground-based infrared heat detection equipment. Firefighters are digging out stump holes, extinguishing smoldering duff and clearing low-hanging tree limbs.

Crews from the Cutoff Fire were sent to a new fire start east of Bonanza late yesterday to help local firefighters. Together, they stopped the spread of the Painter Fire. This is the fourth time aircraft or ground resources deployed to the Cutoff Fire have responded to new fire starts in the area.

This morning, officials lowered the evacuation levels for the fire area to Level 1 (Get Ready). Residents are advised to plan for how they would evacuate and where they would go if needed.

Incident Meteorologist Tom Wright from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting record-breaking triple-digit temperatures at the fire this weekend. “Like much of Oregon, it will be very warm Saturday and we could shatter heat records Sunday,” Wright said. Fire managers are having firefighters pace their work with the heat levels, drink lots of water and take shade breaks as needed to avoid heat-related illnesses.

Firefighting traffic remains heavy in the fire area. Fire managers ask that other drivers in the area stay aware and reduce speeds to accommodate fire-related traffic.

6/25/2021 S-503 Morning Update

6/25/2021 NWCC Morning Brief

6/24/2021 Cutoff Fire Update

 

Cutoff Fire Daily Update 6/24/21

Cutoff Fire Wildfire
News – 19 hrs. ago

 Fire crews mopping up hot spots ahead of coming heat wave

BONANZA, Ore.— Overnight, detection operations were conducted by numerous
methods including a drone, a fixed-wing airplane, and ground-based crews, all equipped
with infrared heat detection equipment. These are just some of the tools that fire managers are using to ensure the Cutoff Fire is contained. 

There has been no fire growth in the past 24-hours.  Firefighters have shifted their attention
to the mop up process.  Mop up consists of intentionally identifying hot spots that could
threaten the fire line and extinguishing them. Last night’s infrared detection resources
have given firefighters detailed information on where many of these hotspots are.

Firefighting traffic remains heavy in the fire area.  Fire managers ask that other traffic
in the area stay aware and reduce speeds as they share the roads with firefighters. 
Fire managers would also like to remind people that hazards remain in and near the
fire area, including fire-weakened trees, stump holes filled with hot ash and other hazards.   

Forecasts call for temperatures in Klamath County to soar headed into the weekend,
reaching at least 100 degrees by Sunday. Fire managers are reminding firefighters to drink
plenty of water to avoid heat-related illnesses.

                                             

6/24/2021 S-503 Evening Update

6/24/2021 S-503 Morning Update

6/24/2021 NWCC Morning Brief

6/23/2021 Cutoff Fire Evening Update

 

Cutoff Road Fire P.M. Update 6/23/2021

Cutoff Fire Wildfire
News – 8 hrs. ago

Fire Crews Strengthen Control Lines Ahead of Predicted Heat Wave

 BONANZA, Ore.—More precise mapping now shows the size of the Cutoff Fire as
1,288 acres. Containment has reached 41%. Firefighters have mopped up all around the
fire to a distance of at least 100 feet, and to 150 feet from the edge in some places. Tonight,
a drone carrying infrared heat-detection equipment will fly over the fire's perimeter to identify
areas that are still hot and smoldering. Meanwhile, ground crews will use hand-held infrared
heat detectors to comb over the fire looking for hot spots that need to be mopped up.

The forecast calls for a heat wave in the area moving into the weekend. Temperatures could
reach 100 degrees by Sunday. Fire managers are reminding firefighters to drink lots of water
to avoid dehydration and heat stress.

Evacuation levels remain unchanged at Level 2 or 1 in areas near the fire. Residents are
allowed to come and go from their properties but are asked to be alert to hazards that
remain near burned areas, including heavy fire equipment traffic.

NOTE: This will be the last evening update from the Cutoff Fire.

6/23/2021 S-503 Evening Fire Update

The S-503 Fire is burning in timber and grasses on the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation and privately owned in-holdings protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry. This fire is being managed as a full suppression fire. 

Fire Information: (541) 670-0812 (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.) or (541) 553-2004 (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.)  

E-mail:  2021.S-503@firenet.gov 

Information Websites: 

Facebook page “CTWS – Fire Management”  

Inciweb information on https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7559  

Oregon Smoke Information - http://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com/ 

Acreage: 6,679 (approximately 535 acres is private in-holdings protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry).   

Containment: 30% 

General Updates: There was no fire perimeter growth today. Acreage reflects the most recently updated mapped data. The entire fire is in full mop-up mode on all perimteres. All smokes and hotspots 300 ft from the fire’s edge in the timber and 100 ft in grass/brush are being located and cooled to meet control objectives.  Additonal resources are arriving to assist with the mop-up and suppression operations.  Resources from the S-503 Fire will be available to assist the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation with any new fire starts. 

Weather: No lightning was received over the fire area today. Tonight will become mostly clear with winds 5 to 7 mph with gusts to 20 mph in the evening.  Minimum temperatures will be 49-55 degrees with maximum relative humidity of 65-75 %.  The weather pattern is setting to heat-up with historic maximum temperatures predicted for this week-end. 

Resources-459: 2–type 1 hotshot crews, 5-type 2 initial attack crews, 2-type 2 hand crews, 2-camp crews, 2-heavy helicopters, 1-light helicopter, 44-engines, 6-dozers, 16-water tender, 3-skidgines, and 92 overhead.  

Closures and Evacuations: The Wasco County Sherriff’s Office has determined all residences west of Kelly Springs Rd/Back Walters Rd remain at evacuation Level 2 - Get Set. Anything east of Kelly Springs to Reservation Rd, including Walters Corners and the community of Pine Grove, also remains at Level 2 - Get Set.   

Temporary Flight Restrictions: For the safety of the firefighters and aircraft fighting the S-503 Fire, a temporary flight restriction has been placed over the fire area. Please consult the “Notice to Airman” for specifics. Wildfires are a “No Drone Zone.”

 

6/23/2021 Cutoff Fire Update

 

Cutoff Fire A.M. Update 6/23/2021

Cutoff Fire Wildfire
News – 42 min. ago

Night crew sets day crew up for success

BONANZA, Ore.— Night shift resources made good progress on the fire. Crews worked on
containing the 5 acre spot fire from yesterday afternoon.  Firefighters also carried out a small,
controlled burn of unburned vegetation in the fire’s interior.

Today the plan is to mop-up 150 feet into the fire’s perimeter.  Crews will continue to strengthen containment lines until the fire reaches full containment.  The biggest threat to spread is hot spots close to the fire’s edge. 

Tonight, an infrared drone will fly over the fire to map the hot spots near the fire’s perimeter.
This resource maps heat that cannot be seen by the naked eye. Residents in the area may
notice this aircraft as it operates after dusk along the perimeter of the fire. Members of the
public are not allowed to fly drones near wildfires - if you fly, we cannot!

ODF Incident Management Team 1 held a community meeting last night. 
The meeting was recorded and is posted on the fire’s Facebook page. 
Local fire managers and team members spoke at the meeting and answered numerous
questions from participants.

Today’s weather is expected to be more moderate with warm, dry, and sunny conditions. 
There is a chance of thunderstorms today after 3 p.m. The best chance for a thunderstorm
will be to the north and east of the fire.

As a reminder there are still evacuations in effect in the area near the fire.  A Level 2
(GET SET) evacuation is still in effect for the area east of Bly Mountain Cutoff Road,
between Jaguar Lane/Racoon Lane and Spaniel Lane/ Crocodile Lane, west of Thrasher
Drive. A Level 1 (GET READY) evacuation notice is in place for other areas. There are still
hazards around the fire, so residents are urged to stay vigilant when traveling through the area.

6/23/2021 S-503 AM Fire Update

6/23/2021 Central Oregon National Forests and Prineville BLM Public Use Restrictions & Changes in IFPL

6/23/2021 NWCC Morning Brief

6/22/2021 Cutoff Fire Evening Update

Cutoff Fire P.M. Update 6/22/2021

Cutoff Fire Wildfire
News – 10 hrs. ago

Fire Crews Continue to Make Progress on Cutoff Fire in Klamath County

BONANZA, Ore.—Firefighters successfully battled a spot fire that grew to about 5 acres as
winds swept the Cutoff Fire Tuesday afternoon. In addition to keeping the new spot fire from
spreading, firefighters from the Cutoff Fire also attacked a new fire start elsewhere in Klamath
County. They also widened their containment lines on the Cutoff Fire during the day to at least
50 feet around the perimeter and up to 100 feet in many places. Fire managers expect fire
activity tonight to be mainly limited to the duff under juniper trees, stumps, and heavier fuels,
such as downed trees.

The fire size has remained at 1,150 acres, although some unburned portions in the
interior may still burn over the next day or two. Fire behavior is mainly smoldering and
creeping, with gusty winds overnight affecting the spread and direction. The fire is burning
on a mix of public and private forestland.

A damage assessment team looked over the fire-impacted area today. The team found
that two residences and 20 outbuildings were destroyed, out of some 125 structures that
were initially threatened by the fire.

Containment rose to 23%. That is expected to rise as fire managers gain confidence in the
strength of their fire lines in the face of continuing dry weather, with much high temperatures
expected heading into the weekend.

ODF’s Incident Management Team 1 has been managing the fire since Sunday night.
Liaison Officer Larry Goff praised the work of local cooperating agencies. One example
is the help Fire District 5 in Klamath County and the Bonanza Fire Department gave in
providing a supplemental water supply when crews on the Cutoff Fire were running low.
“This is typical of the tremendous support we’ve received from local agencies for our efforts
here.”

 

6/22/2021 S-503 Evening Update

6/22/2021 S-503 Fire Update

6/22/2021 NWCC Morning Brief

6/21/2021 Cutoff Fire PM Update

Firefighters make good progress despite challenging weather conditions

 Bonanza, OR—Despite the forecast for challenging winds the Cutoff Fire experienced no new growth and the fire stayed within its established footprint. On the northern portion of the fire, firefighters began mop-up operations and strengthened control lines. Several helicopters dropped water on the southern portion of the fire where winds and dry fuel conditions caused more active fire behavior.

This evening, night resources will continue to monitor for thunderstorms which are forecast to develop into the early morning hours. These passing storms could bring wetting rains and hail directly under the cells. Gusty and erratic winds are associated with thunderstorm activity. Crews are also prepared to respond if new starts materialize from the passing storms. The current Red Flag Warning expires at 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 23.

At noon on June 21, 2021, Klamath County Emergency Management and Klamath County Sheriff’s Office, under recommendation of the Incident Commander for the Cutoff Fire, reduced the Evacuation Level 3 area (GO NOW) to Level 2 (GET SET). The current evacuation recommendations are:• Level 2 (GET SET)East of Bly Mountain Cutoff Rd, North to Grizzly Ln, West of Hummingbird Dr, and Forest Service Rd 3812 South three miles past Keno Springs Rd.• Level 1 (GET READY)East of Bly Mountain Cutoff Rd, North to Hwy 140 and Kingfisher Dr, West of Hummingbird Dr, South to Grizzly Ln.

While evacuation levels were reduced, there is still significant danger in the area. Residents should be aware of the possibility of down powerlines, damaged trees at risk of falling, and other dangers. Roads in the fire area remain closed to all but emergency vehicles and residents only. Firefighting equipment traffic will continue to be heavy in the fire area. Klamath County Sheriff’s Office will also continue patrols in the area.

ODF Incident Management Team 1 will be holding a public meeting tomorrow, June 22 at 7:00 p.m. Members of the community are invited to join us at Bonanza Big Springs Park, 300 Main Street. A live stream will be available via Facebook live. In the case of severe weather please join us on the Facebook page for a virtual presentation.

6/21/2021 S-503 Evening Fire Update

6/21/2021 Northwest to Increase to PL3

The Northwest Geographic Area Preparedness Level will increase to PL 3, effective Tuesday, June 22, at 0001 hrs PT.

 

 

6/21/2021 S-503 Fire Update

6/21/2021 Cutoff Fire Morning Update

6/21/2021 NWCC Morning Brief

6/20/2021 Cutoff Fire PM Update

 

Cutoff Fire Information P.M. Update 6/20/21

Cutoff Fire Wildfire
News – 10 hrs. ago

 Fire Crews Make Steady Progress on Cutoff Fire Near Bonanza

Bonanza, Ore.—Firefighters on the ground used bulldozers, other heavy equipment, and hand tools to build containment lines around the Cutoff Fire near Bonanza. In the air, skies above the fire were busy with heavy air tankers, helicopters, and single engine air tankers (SEATS) dropping water and retardant to slow the fire’s spread.

Fire managers estimate that over half of the fire’s 1,500-acre perimeter has been lined. Containment sits at 10%, indicating that the control lines will need to be significantly strengthened before they will withstand forecasted hot, dry weather. The fire is burning on a mix of public and private forestland and threatens approximately 125 structures.

In consultation with the fire’s Incident Commander, Klamath County Emergency Management issued a Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation for the area east of Bly Mountain Cutoff Road, between Jaguar Lane/Racoon Lane and Spaniel Lane/ Crocodile Lane, west of Thrasher Drive. Evacuation levels remain unchanged.

ODF’s Incident Management Team 1 took command of the fire at approximately 6:00 pm on Sunday, June 20, 2021. Incident Commander Joe Hessel praised the work of local agencies. “The local forces did an excellent job getting this fire knocked down quickly. They did a tremendous amount of work. Our job is to pick up where they left off and finish the job,” said Hessel.

The priorities for the coming days including improving protection around structures and strengthening control lines. The weather forecast calls for continued hot and dry weather with the potential for thunderstorms.

American Red Cross and the Klamath County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) have set up shelter at the Living Springs Fellow Church (31897 Mission St, Bonanza, OR 97623). The shelter offers temporary housing, meals, first aid and a pet shelter. 

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6/20/2021 S-503 Fire Update

6/20/2021 NWCC Morning Brief

6/19/2021 Morning Update

6/18/2021 Morning Brief

6/17/2020 NWCC Morning Brief

6/16/2021 NWCC Morning Brief

6/15/2021 NWCC Morning Brief

6/14/2021 NWCC Morning Brief

6/13/2021 NWCC Morning Brief

6/12/2021 NWCC Morning Brief

6/11/2021 Joseph Canyon and Dry Creek Fires FINAL update

6/11/2021 Joseph Canyon and Dry Creek Fires Update

6/11/2021 NWCC Morning Brief

6/10/2021 Joseph Canyon and Dry Creek Fires Update

6/10/2021 NWCC Morning Brief

6/9/2021 Joseph Canyon and Dry Creek Evening Update

6/9/2021 NWCC Morning Brief

6/8/2021 Joseph Canyon and Dry Creek Fire Update

6/8/2021 NWCC Morning Brief

6/7/2021 Dry Creek Fire Update

 

Cooler temps and calmer winds quiet the Dry Creek Fire

The Dry Creek Fire is located in a remote area of Hells Canyon (far NE of Joseph, OR).  Its footprint encompasses an area of approx. 1600 acres.  Most fire growth was driven by high winds on Saturday, and conditions have moderated since.  Growth in the past 24 hours has been limited to approx. 100 acres in the SE corner of the fire perimeter, between Dry Creek and Wild Canyon.

Planned actions today include:  

• Continuing to secure the fire’s edge in Downey Gulch and Dry Creek Ridge. 
• Scouting to look for opportunities to secure the fire’s edge west of Cook Creek. 
• Utilizing helicopters with water buckets to assist the crews. 
• Establishing "spike camps" for two hotshot crews to stay overnight near the fire, both to increase the efficiency of suppression efforts and to reduce the risk involved in shuttling crews to/from the site.
  

6/7/2021 Joseph Canyon Fire Update

Cooler, calmer weather slows spread of Joseph Canyon Fire

 


JOSEPH, Ore. – Cooler temperatures and moderate winds Sunday slowed the spread of the Joseph Canyon Fire, allowing firefighters to work more strategically.

“We won today,” said Andy Hayes, the incident commander trainee with the Blue Mountain Type 3 Incident Management Team said. “We didn’t win Saturday (when higher winds challenged firefighters), but we won today.”

Additional resources and successful burnout operations along the west side of Cottonwood Creek created the anchor point needed to begin establishing containment lines. Steep, rugged terrain remains the biggest challenge, as firefighter safety is always the first priority.

The fire is burning in and around the Grande Ronde and Joseph Creek Areas of Critical Environmental Concern on the Vale District Bureau of Land Management and in the Nez Perce Precious Lands Wildlife Area (Héte’wits Wétes), which is protected by Oregon Department of Forestry. Firefighters are working to protect ecological, geological and cultural resources along with private property, rangeland and timber.

Although containment remains at zero percent, fire spread was limited to 300 acres, for a total of 4,000 acres at the end of the day. Northwest 7 Type 2 Incident Management Team is assuming command of both the Joseph Canyon and Dry Creek fires.

The 1,600-acre Dry Creek Fire is burning in the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest approximately 10 miles southeast of the Joseph Canyon Fire. Two hotshot crews, smoke jumpers and rappelers are working to secure a line between Downey Creek and north Cook Creek to anchor suppression efforts.

Fire personnel from Oregon Department of Forestry, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Vale Bureau of Land Management and Washington Department of Natural Resources are working cooperatively to protect public and private lands affected by both fires.

6/7/2021 NWCC Morning Brief

6/6/2021 Joseph Canyon Update

6/6/2021 NWCC Morning Brief

6/4/2021 NWCC Morning Brief

6/3/2021 Sycan River PM Update

6/3/2021 Mehl Creek PM Update

6/3/2021 NWCC Morning Brief

6/2/2021 Mehl Creek Evening Update

6/2/2021 Sycan PM Fire Update

6/2/2021 Sycan Fire Update

6/2/2021 NWCC Morning Brief

 

Morning Brief 

Date/Time Stamp: Wednesday, Jun 02, 2021, 07:52 

Report will post daily Mon – Fri at 0800, unless significant activity occurs. 

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Northwest Activity Summary  

A clear and dry day across the geographic area produced above average temperatures with several stations recording high 80 to 90-degree marks. Several predictive services key weather stations recorded record highs for the day. Winds were mild for most of the day. Humidities on the east side of the Cascades dropped in the low 20s. Initial attack activity was light.  

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Northwest IMT Rotation (6/1 – 6/8)  For additional IMT information refer to the IMT Status/Rotation page
NW Area Type 1	NW Area Type 2
PNW Team 3 - Johnson	NW Team 7 - Loomis
PNW Team 2 - Allen	NW Team 6 - Sheldon
	NW Team 8 - Stock

Preparedness Levels  
 Northwest PL  

Current	3-Day	10-Day	30-Day
1 (1/1)	1	1	1

 

 

National PL

2 (4/1)

 

 

 

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Northwest Incident Activity
New Fires and Acres
10 fires for 11.4 acres
OR: 5 fires for 0.4 acres 

WA: 5 fires for 11 acres 

Large Fire Summary
New large incidents: 1
Reported incidents: 1 (OR: 1, WA: 0)
No growthon existing incidents 

Northwest IMT Activity 

NIMOs Committed: 0
Type 1 IMTs committed: 0
Type 2 IMTs committed: 0 

Area Command committed: 0 

 

National Fire Activity 

Initial attack activity: Light (155 new fires)
New large incidents: 3 

Large fires contained: 2 

Uncontained large fires: 14 

National IMT Activity
Area Command Teams: 0
NIMOs committed: 0
Type 1 IMTs committed: 0
Type 2 IMTs committed: 3 

 

Nationally, there are 9 fires being managed under a strategy other than full suppression. 

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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: 0 

Incidents Previously Reported: 1 

Sycan River. OR-FWF-210179. IMT3. 20 mi NE of Beatty, OR. Start 5/30. Full Suppression. Cause: Unknown. 679 acres (+0). 30% containment. Timber and brush. Minimal fire behavior. Structures threatened. Evacuation notices 

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Northwest Fire Weather Summary  

Gradual cooling will commence west of the Cascades on Wednesday. East of the Cascades temperature and humidity will be at their hottest and driest as a thermal trough moves over central Oregon and Washington. Isolated thunderstorms are likely over central Oregon by afternoon expanding eastward on Thursday and Friday. Westerly general winds will increase in eastern Oregon and Washington on Thursday and Friday as a cooling trend takes hold.   

See your NWS forecasts for the latest local forecasts and warnings. 

 

Northwest Fire Potential Summary  

The potential for initiation of significant fires will ramp upwards on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in central Oregon and eastern Washington PSAs NW06, NW07, NW09, NW10 as thunderstorms, increased wind, low humidity and high fire danger combine. Initial attack will likely be faced with increased number of ignitions due to lightning starts. Fire potential will moderate over the weekend as cooler temperatures settle over the region with higher humidity.  

More info, see NW 7-Day Significant Fire Potential Forecast, and National 7-Day Significant Fire Potential 

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National Incident Management Situation Report (IMSR): https://www.nifc.gov/nicc/sitreprt.pdf 

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