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This is an update for the Borel Fire in the Havilah area. Zone(s) KRN-738 has been upgraded to an Evacuation Order. You should Leave NOW. Visibility in the area will be reduced and roads may become blocked; if you do not leave now, you could be trapped, injured or killed.

If you have physical limitations and require evacuation assistance, please call the Aging & Adult Services hotline at 1-855-264-6565.

**Please plan to use Caliente Bodfish Rd SOUTH to the Tehachapi Area when evacuating the area. Evacuees are advised not to access Caliente Creek Rd**

An evacuation center has been set up at:

Tehachapi Education Center

126 S. Snyder Ave.

Tehachapi, CA 93561

Animal Services will assist with sheltering companion animals at the center.

Evacuation Boundaries:

North of: Stagecoach Dr.

South of: Pine St.

East of: Foxtail Canyon Rd.

West of: Red Mountain

Affected Genasys Protect zone(s) KRN-738

Follow the link to view a map of the area under the Evacuation Order:

https://go.genasys.com/gryljl

For the most updated information, please continue to monitor local media or visit Facebook.com/ReadyKern

If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Naches, WA

Retreat Fire Closure Closure Order: 06-17-08-24-17

Pursuant to 16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Naches Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. This Order supersedes Order 06-17-08-24-17, dated July 24, 2024, signed by Acting Forest Supervisor Tara Umphries. This Order is effective July 30, 2024, through October 31, 2024, unless rescinded sooner.

PROHIBITIONS:

Entering into or being upon National Forest System lands, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.53(e)].

Being on a National Forest System trail, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.55(a)].

Being on a National Forest System Road as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.54(e)].

Use of vehicle off of National Forest System Roads as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.56].

CLOSURE AREA DESCRIPTION:

The Retreat Fire Area Closure is defined as follows:

The closure area boundary begins at the junction of the Forest Boundary at Hwy. 12 East and extends to the North and South from that intersection to the west, and is described as T14N R15E, extending North to section 1 and to the South to section 36. To the south the closure extends to the West following the Forest Boundary in T13N R14E and ending at the southwest corner of section 29. The closure will extend north from this corner, following the boundary line for T13N R14E, to its intersection with FSR 1203 at sections 16 and 17, and includes all lands to the east of this boundary. The closure then extends north following FSR 1203 to its intersection with FSR 1200- Tieton Rd. and is described as T14N R14E, section 28. The closure extends east on Hwy 12 to the junction of FSR 1500- Bethel Ridge Rd., following FSR 1500 to the northwest to its junction with FSR 1500-0324, described as T14N R14E, section 7. The boundary then extends to the east following FSR 1500-0324 until it intersects with FSR 1500- 0325A, it then goes east along FSR 1500-325A, towards the junction with FSR 1400- Oak Creek. The boundary then is composed of the north, east, and south boundary lines of T14N R15E.

FSR 1500-Bethel Ridge Rd. from Hwy. 410 to its junction with FSR 1500-0324 will remain open. FSR 1200 Tieton Rd, from its western entrance to the closure at FSR 1203 will remain open.

The following campgrounds, roads and trails are included in this closure order:

Developed Campgrounds Closed

• Windy Point Campground
• Willows Campground
• Hause Creek Campground
• Wild Rose Day Use Area
• Tieton Pond Campground
• Peninsula Campground
• South Fork Bay Campground

Roads Closed

• FSR 580
• FSR 606
• FSR 1202
• FSR 1203
• FSR 1500-0312
• FSR 1500-0313
• FSR 1304 and all spurs and intersecting roads.
• FSR 1500-325A in its entirety.
• FSR 1201 and all spurs and intersecting roads.
• FSR 1301
• FSR 1302 and all spurs and intersecting roads.
• FSR 1304 and all spurs and intersecting roads.
• FSR 1400 and all spurs and intersecting roads.
• FSR 1401 and all spurs and intersecting roads.
• FSR 1410 and all spurs and intersecting roads
• FSR 1500 from the junction with US Highway 12 up to the junction with FSR 1500-0324
• FSR 1200 (Tieton Rd) from the eastern junction with US Highway 12 to the junction with FSR 1203

Motorized Trails Closed

• Trail No. 1126- Louie Trail
• Trail No. 1127- Divide Ridge Trail
• Trail No. 1202
• Trail No. 1146
• Trail No. 1145- Long Lake
• Trail No. 224
• Trail No. 232
• Trail No. 237
• Trail No. 262
• Trail No. 602 – Sleepy Loop Trail
• Trail No. 608
• Trail No. 608A- Long Lake Tie
• Trail No. 609- Pickle Prairie Trail
• Trail No. 609A- Pickle Prairie Loop Trail
• Trail No. 610
• Trail No. 613- Divide Ridge East Trail
• Trail No. 652- Bethel-Oak Trail
• Trail No. 671- Bethel – Lynn Tie Trail
• Trail No. 672- Bethel Trail

See Exhibit A for closure map.

EXEMPTIONS:

Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

1. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire-fighting force in the performance of an official duty.
2. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation Order), specifically exempting them from this Order.

These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 CFR Part 261, Subpart A.

Violations of these prohibitions are punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.00 for an individual or $10,000.00 for a corporation, or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. (16 USC § 551; 18 USC §§ 3551, 3559, 3571, and 3581.)

Executed in Wenatchee, Washington this 30 day of July 2024

TARA UMPHRIES

Digitally signed by TARA UMPHRIES Date: 2024.07.30 10:07:20 -07'00'

TARA UMPHRIES

Acting Forest Supervisor

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

A violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both. 16 USC § 551 and 18 USC §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.

Public Information Phone: (435) 310-5450 Email: 2024.silverking@firenet.gov  

Agency: Fishlake National Forest – Beaver Ranger District 

Location: Approximately three miles west of Marysvale, Utah  

Start Date: July 05, 2024   

Cause: Lightning  

Acres: 18,222 

Containment/Completion: 86% 

Personnel: 258 

Beginning today moisture will move out of the area, leading to a warming and drying trend with a high likelihood of Red Flag Warnings this weekend. Not only will the Silver King Fire containment lines be tested, but other potential lightning fires could pop up and require initial attack.  Use extra caution while these conditions exist to avoid starting a new fire; this would strain already-depleted fire resources. Abide by Stage 1 Fire Restrictions that prohibit any open fire EXCEPT when located at an approved facility or campground.   

If you plan to be outdoors over the next few days, keep sun and heat safety in mind. Between 2004 and 2018 there were an average of 702 heat-related deaths per year in the United States.  Heat stress cases are very common in the summer and can progress rapidly to heat exhaustion and heat stroke, which is a dangerous and life-threatening illness.  We often are having so much fun outside that we forget about this very real danger.  Follow these 3 simple rules to keep you safe from the summer heat.   

Rehydrate Always keep water with you and remember to drink it throughout the day.  Staying hydrated allows your body to regulate its temperature. 

Shade up Locate cool and shady areas to rest in regularly.  There can be a 10- to 15-degree temperature difference between the sun and shade. 

Recognize Heat Stress Early recognition of the signs of heat stress will help you prevent deterioration into heat exhaustion and heat stroke.  Signs of heat stress are heat rashes, dizziness, disorientation, lack of sweating, and cramps. 

Suppression and repair remain the focus for firefighters on the Silver King. On the north side of the fire, crews continue to patrol and monitor the perimeter. On the east side, personnel continue dozer line repair. On the south and west sides, firefighters continue to monitor and secure edges where possible. 

The Speirs Fire daily fact sheet will be moving to an every other day posting (next one will be shared tomorrow morning) but here are some quick facts for today:

715 acres, 68% contained, 399 personnel & please watch the operational update video that has been posted on the Ashley National Forest FB page.

If you have specific questions, please contact the Speirs Fire information line at (435) 709-8209.

Quick Facts

• Acres: Mill, 2,962; Smith, 45
• Containment: Mill 10%; Smith 60%
• Detection Date: July 22, 2024
• Cause: Lightning
• Fixed wing: available as needed
• Crews: 13
• Engines: 97
• Dozers: 7
• Helicopters: 9 + mapping-capable UAS
• Total resources: 765

Headlines
•    As of Thursday, some evacuations have been downgraded. For specific evacuation information, please visit: facebook.com/plumascountysheriff or facebook.com/sierracosheriff
•    Join us for another Ask-the-Incident Commander meeting daily at 2 pm. (Technology permitting) on facebook.com/USFSPlumas 
 

Operational Update
Smith Fire: Infrared mapping is showing very little heat remaining, and crews will continue today to patrol and mop up any heat sources that could threaten containment. 
Mill Fire: The Mill Fire is also showing reduced heat. Infrared mapping showed some minor lingering heat northeast of Whitehawk and crews will focus on that today. Other priorities include completing contingency lines that were put in to protect communities and energy infrastructure and backhauling any unused equipment and trash. Areas of heat remain inside containment lines and area residents and visitors can expect to see isolated smokes in the coming days.
 

Weather
Dry weather with a gradual cooling trend is expected today. Winds are predicted to increase around the fire area in the afternoon, but not to critical levels.

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Smoke Outlook 7/26 - 7/27 Eastern Oregon

Special Statement

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for Harney, Wheeler, Grant, Umatilla, Morrow, Counties.

Fire

There are multiple fires affecting the forecast area. For more information on these incidents, please visit Inciweb.

Smoke

This morning, there is a strong inversion, holding heavy smoke in place in Burns, Seneca, and John Day. Winds are expected to be from the northwest in the morning, turning more westerly throughout the day. Winds may be gusty at times this afternoon, leading to greater smoke impacts in areas east of active fires. Burns and Seneca are expected to have VERY UNHEALTHY air quality overall, and John Day is expected to have UNHEALTHY conditions due to the inversion and smoke from multiple fires. Once the inversion breaks down, smoke will mix up and out, leading to slightly better conditions in these areas. Due to their proximity to active fires, Monument is expected to have VERY UNHEALTHY conditions and Spray is expected to have UNHEALTHY conditions. UNHEALTHY conditions are expected in Heppner, where smoke from multiple fires is expected to move in.

Additional Smoke Outlooks

Smoke outlooks for adjacent areas are posted on the Fire and Smoke Map.

LONE ROCK FIRE UPDATE July 26, 2024

Location: Lonerock, Ore. to west of Highway 207 | Size: 136,561 acres | Containment: 45% Cause: Under Investigation 

Start Date: July 13, 2024 | Total Personnel: 926

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orprd-lone-rock-fire 

Fire Information Line: 541-208-4369 

Email: 2024.0404rvlonerock@firenet.gov

Condon, Ore. — The Lone Rock Fire is being managed under a full suppression strategy by the unified command of the Northwest (NW) Team 2 and Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Red Team.

There will be a community meeting tomorrow, Saturday, July 27 at 6:00 p.m. at the Grade School Gym located at 392 Main Street, Fossil, Ore. The meeting will also be available on the Lone Rock Fire Facebook page.

Yesterday’s Activities: Crews were successful at keeping the fire within its existing footprint and continued to focus on patrol and mop-up operations. Minimal to moderate fire behavior was observed across the entire fire area. Containment of the Lone Rock Fire increased to 45 percent.

Hoselays were put in place at the previous spot fire near Notch Road, and firefighters were able to use these resources to assist in mop-up operations there. Crews also completed strategic firing operations yesterday morning to better secure the spot fire near Flatiron Spring.

Firelines held well in the southern portion of the fire, including along OR 19 and Alder Creek Road. Crews continued to monitor and mop-up isolated interior hot spots. North of Forest Service Road (FSR 25), crews worked to complete a small firing operation to remove the remaining unburned fuels. As of 8:00 p.m. on Thursday evening, OR-19 and OR-207 were fully reopened to traffic.

Today’s Activities: The focus today will be on continuing to mop-up and patrol existing line across the fire area, as well as further securing the spot fires on the east and west sides of the fire perimeter. Lines have held around these areas of concern for several days now. Crews are evaluating the unburned pocket of fuels on the west side of the fire and may conduct strategic firing operations if necessary.

Due to the tremendous work by firefighters and the completion of mop up work around homes, the threat to structures has reduced greatly. As a result of that progress, some Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) task forces and the OSFM incident management team will complete their shift today and then be reassigned to nearby fires or return home to protect their local communities on Saturday. The OSFM Red Team and all of its structural firefighters that have protected Spray, Ore. and served on the fire would like to thank the communities affected by this fire for their support.

Evacuations:

• For information on evacuations in Gilliam County, visit Gilliam County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.
• For information on evacuations in Wheeler County, visit Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.
• For information on evacuations in Morrow County, visit Morrow County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.

Shelters:

• An evacuation center has been set up at the Wheeler High School (600 E B Street, Fossil, Ore.). A large animal shelter is available at the County Fairgrounds (720 E 3rd Street in Fossil, Ore.).

Closures:
• OR-19 and OR-207 were fully reopened to traffic on Thursday, July 25 at 8:00 p.m. For updated

road closure information, visit https://www.tripcheck.com/.

Weather: Friday will be a little warmer with temperatures in the upper 70s and 80s, and relative humidity values in the teens. Winds will shift to northeasterly on ridge tops, but a little weaker with sustained speeds of 4-7 mph.

• Umatilla National Forest Order Number 06-14-02-24-02 includes prohibitions within the Heppner Ranger District on the Umatilla National Forest.
• Bureau of Land Management Prineville District Office issued an Emergency Public Land Closure on BLM-managed lands along the main stem John Day River from Kimberly, Ore. to Dale, Ore.; and along the North Fork John Day River from Kimberly, Ore. to Dale, Ore.

Smoke Information: Visit https://fire.airnow.gov/ for local air quality information.

Flight Restrictions: A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place above the Lone Rock Fire area. Unauthorized drone flights (UAS) pose serious risks to firefighter and public safety and the effectiveness of wildfire suppression operations.

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The Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 will hold a public meeting in the Oakridge High School auditorium on Friday, July 26 at 6 p.m. The address for the high school is 47997 W 1st street, Oakridge, OR. The event will be livestreamed and a recording posted to the Fire Facebook page. 

Fire managers and officials will provide fire updates on the Chalk, Coffeepot, Moss Mountain, McKinley, Tire Mountain, 217 and 208 Fires.

Please consider attending either onsite or virtually. 

Oakridge Lightning 2024 Fires Public Meeting, Friday, July 26, 6 p.m.

Thu, 07/25/2024 - 21:00

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Oakridge Lightning 2024 Fires Public Meeting, Friday, July 26, 6 p.m.

Forest Service News Release

Santa Fe National Forest Manages lightning-caused Tanques Fire

Cuba Ranger District, Cuba, N.M., July 25, 2024— The lightning caused Tanques Wildfire, located in the northwest corner of the Cuba Ranger District, around 25 miles north of Cuba, NM, was first reported the morning of July 18. Currently, the fire is 13 acres, burning in ponderosa pine, pinyon-juniper, and oak. 

Santa Fe National Forest will manage the fire as a Type 3 incident with a confine and contain strategy.  This means crews will manage the fire within a predetermined area (confine) and use points to stop the fire’s spread (contain). To accomplish this strategy, crews will conduct firing operations using aerial and hand ignitions within a 7000-acre planned perimeter as early as July 25 and use roads, hand lines, and natural barriers as containment lines. 

The fire is burning in an area that has already gone through the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process and a landscape that has been thinned and treated with prescribed fire in the past. The primary objectives are to provide for firefighter and public safety and improve wildlife habitat. “Successful completion of this work will provide the elk and mule deer populations improved forage habitat for many years to come,” said Cuba District Ranger Patrick Petracca. 

Fire crews are working with stakeholders and mitigating any risk to private landowners in the vicinity. There are no risks to nearby communities and no evacuations will be required.  There will be a closure of roads around the planned perimeter of the project area during ignition operations.

Smoke may be visible from communities along Highway 112 including El Vado and Llaves, NM and from the Jicarilla Apache Nation Indian Reservation. View an interactive smoke map on AirNow Fire and Smoke Map. To learn more about smoke impacts visit Wildfire and Prescribed Fire Smoke Resources (nm.gov).

Fire Information

Contact Claudia Brookshire, Public Affairs Officer, Santa Fe National Forest

Phone: 505-607-0879 (available from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm)

Email: claudia.brookshire@usda.gov

Links: Santa Fe National Forest website, New Mexico Fire Info, Inciweb, and Santa Fe National Forest social media (Facebook and X). 

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