Big Horn Fire

3:00 PM, July 23, 2024

Estimated size:                    14,099 acres

Containment:                        1%

Start Date/Time:                7/22/2024 at 1:07 PM

Area of Origin:                     7 miles SE of Bickleton, WA

Cause:                         Undetermined

Structures Damaged:   0

The Big Horn fire is burning near the town of Bickleton in Klickitat County, Washington. The fire started at approximately 1:07 PM yesterday afternoon and was driven by windy and dry conditions. At 07:00 AM this morning, a Southeast Incident Management Team Type 3 (SEIMT3) took command of the fire.

This morning, new crews began to work the fire, in three separate Divisions. The fire continues to threaten residential and agricultural properties, critical infrastructure, and the natural gas plant. A night shift operation is planned for tonight to continue today’s progress.  The public is urged to stay clear of the fire, downed power lines, and any other hazards within the fire area.  

Evacuation levels have been added by the Klickitat County Sherriff’s Office to include new Level 1 areas, additional Level 2 and expansion of the Level 3 areas adjacent to the fire perimeter. This was instituted as a precautionary measure to improve notifications to residents and citizens if conditions change. An updated map has been published by Klickitat County Emergency Mangement.

Road Closures: East Road is closed from the Town of Bickleton south to Hale Rd.

Evacuation Levels:

As of 7/23/2024 at 12:30 PM and most current: 

Level 3 "GO NOW" for North of Alder Creek, West to Crider Valley, East to Peterson; and from East Road to Sand Ridge Rd to the East and Alder Creek south to the Columbia River. 

Level 2 "GET SET" for Middle Rd to the West, Coleman Rd to the North, Klickitat County Line to the East; and from Sand Ridge Rd to the Klickitat County Line.

Level 1 "GET READY" Evacuation for North of Coleman Rd to Stegeman and Van Horn, West to East Rd, East to Klickitat County Line.

Weather and Fire Behavior: Dry weather continues throughout the day with 0% chance of rain.  Daytime humidities remain low and winds continue to be around 5-10 mph. 

Smoke: While there are no current air quality alerts for Klickitat County, communities close to active wildfires could see air quality worsen as the fire and wind conditions change. For more information on smoke and air quality, please visit: Washington Smoke Information (wasmoke.blogspot.com) 

Shelter: There are no shelters currently. If you need shelter, please call Klickitat County Dispatch at 509-773-4545.

Resources: Multiple overhead, strikes teams, aircraft and dozers are currently responding to the fire. 

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Big Horn Fire

10:30 AM, July 23, 2024

Estimated size:            13,800 acres

Containment:                        1%

Start Date/Time:                7/22/2024 at 1:07 PM

Area of Origin:             7 miles SE of Bickelton, WA

Cause:                         Undetermined

Structures Damaged:      0

The Big Horn fire is burning near the town of Bickelton in Klickitat County, Washington. The fire started at approximately 1:07 PM yesterday afternoon and was driven by windy and dry conditions. Since its origin, multiple resources including air operations and approximately 100 fire personnel have responded to the fire on the initial attack.  At 5:00 PM, Washington State Fire Mobilization was activated to support the firefighting efforts. Currently, the fire is threatening residential and agricultural lands, critical infrastructure, and a natural gas plant. Public and firefighter safety is the most important thing at a fire. Yesterday, during the initial attack, one firefighter sustained non-life-threatening injuries due to smoke inhalation. They were transported to an area hospital for evaluation.  

At 7:00 AM this morning, a Southeast Incident Management Team Type 3 (SEIMT3) took command of the fire and will work closely with Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office, Fire Departments, and Emergency Management agencies. 

Road Closures: East Road is closed from the Town of Bickleton south to Hale Rd.

Evacuation Levels:

As of 7/22/2024 at 7:31 PM and the most current: 

Level 3 " Go Now ":  East Road to Sand Ridge Road to the East and Alder Creek south to the Columbia River. 

Level 2 "Get Set": Sand Ridge Road to the Klickitat County Line.

Weather and Fire Behavior: Dry weather is expected throughout the day with 0% chance of rain.  Daytime humidities will remain low and winds from 5-10 mph. 

Smoke: While there are no current air quality alerts for Klickitat County, communities close to active wildfires could see air quality worsen as the fire and wind conditions change. For more information on smoke and air quality, please visit: Washington Smoke Information (wasmoke.blogspot.com) 

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Diamond Complex 
2024.Diamondcomplex@firenet.gov

Information line: 541-375-0367, 8 am to 8 pm

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July 24, 2024

Firefighters continue to discover new fires resulting from a lightning storm July 16. In the past 24 hours another 8 fires totaling an estimated 62 acres have been identified and added to the Diamond Complex, on the Diamond Lake Ranger District of the Umpqua National Forest. 

Currently there are 20 fires totaling an estimated 3,811 acres in the Diamond Complex, with 278 personnel assigned. The Complex is 3% contained. All fires are under a full suppression strategy. Firefighters are directly attacking the fires’ edge where access and firefighter safety allow, and implementing indirect strategies using constructed control lines, and utilizing natural barriers where access issues and safety concerns prevent direct attack. 

The fires comprising the Diamond Complex are: Pine Bench, 1,472 acres, and 0% contained, north of Hwy 138 near Dry Creek;  Trail, 827 acres and 5% contained, east of Hwy 138 on the west slope of Mt. Thielsen; Lemolo, 518 acres and 0% contained, north of Lemolo Lake on Bunker Hill;  Pig Iron, 27 acres and 25% contained, Pig Iron Mountain north of Hwy 138; Watson, 144 acres and 0% contained, north of Hwy 138 on Watson Ridge,  Brodie, 95 acres and 0% contained,  about 5 miles south of Hwy 138 and south of Devils Canyon; Trep, 101 acres and 0% contained, about 4 miles south of Hwy 138; Garwood, 5 acres and 65% contained, about 3 miles southwest of Mt. Bailey; Slide, 0.1 acres and 90% contained, northeast of Pine Bench;  Potter, 372 acres,  north of Hwy 138 about 2 miles southeast of Potter Mt.;  Ooya, 123 acres, north of Hwy 138 about 1 mile northeast of Bird Point; Clearwater, 7 acres and 90% contained, south of Hwy 138 about 5 miles northwest of Diamond Lake;  Elephant, 0.7 acres and 0% contained, 2 miles southwest of Lemolo Lake; Lost Bear, 5 acres and 0% contained, 2 miles south of Hwy 138, and Lost, 12 acres and 0% contained, 4 miles south of Hwy 138. The 8 newest fires totaling 62 acres are widely scattered and have not been named.

Nationally and in the Pacific Northwest, fire activity is putting an extreme demand on firefighting resources. This means that firefighters must carefully prioritize and efficiently utilize available resources to protect values at risk. The highest priority will remain public and firefighter safety and protecting infrastructure and homes. 

Yesterday, Northwest Team 7 continued active suppression on the Trail Fire. Afternoon winds increased fire behavior on the northwest flank, pushing the fire into a previous burn scar in the Mt. Thielsen Wilderness where the fire lost intensity. On the Lemolo fire, fire line is established on the east and northeast of the 700 road. Lower humidity and higher wind speeds contributed to increased fire activity. Two helicopters dropped water to slow the fire. The Ooya and Potter fires are showing moderate growth, as firefighters develop a strategy to contain these fires when resources become available.  On the Pig Iron fire, work continues to get the fire into patrol status. Access has been established to the Watson fire and a dozer is working the fire. Firefighters worked to keep the Pine Bench fire west of Forest Road 4775, and successfully suppressed several spot fires. Several of the newly identified fires were successfully attacked and contained.

Today, active suppression continues with the Lemolo, Trail, Pig Iron and Pine Bench fires as priorities. Work will continue to get water delivery and fire line established on the Watson Fire.

Weather: Today will be slightly cooler with slightly higher humidity.  Exposed, higher elevation fires will see gusty westerly winds. Very dry forest fuels and steep terrain will contribute to potentially active fire behavior.

Closures and Evacuations: Umpqua National Forest has issued two closures across the forest in response to fire activity to protect public and wildland firefighter safety. Emergency Fire Closure ORDER NO. 06-15-24-03 and Emergency Fire Closure ORDER NO. 06-15-02-24-01 which impact all of the Cottage Grove Ranger District, most of the Diamond Lake Ranger District, and parts of the Tiller and North Umpqua Ranger Districts. The closure orders can be found here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/umpqua/alerts-notices. Additionally, Diamond Lake, Thielsen View, and Broken Arrow Campgrounds are closed through July 28, 2024, and will be reevaluated closer to that date. Fire danger is set at High and Public Use Restrictions are set at Level 2: https://bit.ly/3xIZZdK. 

Douglas County Sheriff has issued a Level 3: GO NOW and Level 2: BE SET for the Trail Fire and Lemolo Fire. There is a Level 2: BE SET for the Pine Bench Fire. Please see detailed information here: www.dcso.com/evacuations.  

 

Harney County Sheriff's Office Notice of Possible Power Outage for Riley and Wagontire

Microwave Tower Fire Update

July 24, 2024

Fire Information: (541) 903-2069 daily from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Email: 2024microwave@firenet.gov

Microwave Fire Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2024MicrowaveTowerFire/

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/or954s-microwave-tower

0% Contained

704 Acres

5 miles west, southwest of Mosier, OR

Burning in brush, timber, and grass 

Highlights

The Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team 6, led by Incident Commander Mack McFarland, assumed command of the Microwave Fire at 6:00 a.m. this morning, Wednesday, July 24, 2024. The Complex Incident Management Team brings additional resources and management capabilities to implement a full suppression strategy for the Microwave Tower Fire. The Microwave Tower Fire was first detected on July 22 and the cause is currently under investigation. 

Fire Behavior

The fire has seen moderate activity with intermittent single tree torching, some flanking and smoldering creating a moderate amount of smoke. The fire also saw growth backing down the north slope. With the expected increased winds today, crews are ready to address increased fire behavior and there is a potential for increased smoke in the area.

Currently there are approximately 72 personnel assigned to the fire. They are building a combination of dozer and hand line on the southern edge to contain the fire. Additionally, crews are working to improve roads, trails and previously constructed contingency lines around the remainder of the fire.

Evacuations

The Mosier Senior Center at 500 E. 2nd Ave., is being used as a cooling center for the public where they can also charge their devices. For up to date information on evacuations in the area, please visit https://www.facebook.com/WascoCountySheriff.

Actualización diaria del incendio Pioneer                               

24 de julio de 2024

Datos clave

Tamaño: 30,914 acres           Fecha de inicio: 8 de junio de 2024    Ubicación: 31 millas al NO de Chelan, WA

Contención: 14%                              Personal: 695                          Causa: De origen humano, a ser determinada

Recursos: 11 equipos, 5 helicópteros, 25 camiones de bomberos, 28 tanques de agua, 17 maquinarias pesadas

Se realizará una reunión comunitaria en Manson el miércoles a las 5:30 PM en Manson High School.  La reunión de será transmitida en directo en la página de Facebook sobre información del incendio Pioneer. Agradecemos que envíen sus preguntas por adelantado al correo 2024.pioneer@firenet.gov o a través del Messenger de Facebook.

SITUACIÓN ACTUAL: Ayer, los bomberos continuaron el trabajo de extinción y contención en varias secciones del incendio Pioneer. Los helicópteros vertieron cubetas de agua en la ladera norte mientras que las cuadrillas empezaron a construír la línea de control al sur del desague de Flick Creek. La línea de control está diseñada para incorporar una barrera natural para disminuír la propagación del fuego a lo largo de la orilla del lago. El equipo de ataque movilizado por el estado llegó el lunes y recibió sus camiones de bomberos y camiones por barco. Este equipo adicional permitirá proteger aún más alrededor de estructuras privadas dentro de Stehekin. Los UAS (drones) volaron sobre el desague de Lone Fir al oeste de Manson en búsqueda de focos de calor utilizando tecnología infrarroja. No se encontraron focos de calor en el desague. Continuó el trabajo en la carretera y la eliminación de vegetación en las líneas de contingencia al este de Manson a lo largo del área de Forest Service Road 8200.

ACTIVIDADES DE HOY: Anoche el fuego comenzó a retroceder hacia el desague de Flick Creek, sin embargo no ha cruzado Flick Creek. Hoy los bomberos centrarán su atención en frenar esa sección del fuego. El equipo de ataque movilizado por el estado continuará preparándos para proteger las estructuras en Stehekin. Se vigilará el desague de Lone Fir para detectar puntos de calor. Mientras monitorean el desague de Lone Fir, las cuadrillas estarán preparados para tomar acción si es necesario.

CLIMA: Las inversiones del miércoles por la mañana darán paso al sol por la tarde y temperaturas cálidas que llegarán como a los 85 grados. El aire no estará tan seco como en días anteriores, pero el nivel de humedad puede descender hasta alrededor del 25% por la tarde. Se esperan vientos ligeros a primera hora del día y hasta principios de la tarde. Se prevé que la velocidad del viento aumentará por la tarde con ráfagas de unas 10 mph, y pudiera llegar a las 20 mph. Los vientos de velocidad similar continuará hasta el jueves.

EVACUACIONES:  Los niveles 1, 2 y 3 de evacuación alrededor del incendio Pioneer no han cambiado. Visite https://t.ly/QoH9w para tener más información.

CIERRE DEL BOSQUE: Cierres vigentes del Parque nacional North Cascades: https://www.nps.gov/noca/index.htm

El Bosque Nacional Okanogan-Wenatchee ha emitido una orden de cierre sobre gran parte del área afectada por el incendio: https://bit.ly/PioneerClosure. Las fogatas están prohibidas. Hay una restricción temporal de vuelo (TFR, en inglés) sobre el área del incendio: https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_6779.html. La actividad de drones no autorizados está prohibida por la TFR.

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wases-pioneer 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560760893080 

Línea de información sobre el incendio: 541-861-5808, de 8 AM a 8 PM

Correo electrónico: 2024.pioneer@firenet.gov 

Several fires on the Willamette National Forest and other portions of the country are contributing to smoky conditions in the surrounding communities. Citizens can view maps and updates about smoke and air quality conditions by visiting this website Using AirNow During Wildfires | AirNow.gov

Actualización del incendio Easy      
24 de julio de 2024

Datos clave

Tamaño: 397 acres        Fecha de inicio: 17 de julio de 2024      Ubicación: 17 millas al oeste de Mazama, WA
Contención: 0%              Personal asignado: 118              Causa: Rays

Recursos asignados:  3 cuadrillas      3 camiones de bomberos

SITUACIÓN ACTUAL: Las temperaturas más frescas del martes minimizaron la acitividad de fuego y en general la propagación del fuego en el incendio Easy por la mañana. El martes por la noche empeoró la actividad del fuego, lo que provocó que se quemaran árboles individuales y en grupo, y se podía ver una columna de humo. El fuego arde en un terreno muy escarpado con madera grande y densa, muchos árboles muertos y vegetación en el suelo. El incendio sigue avanzando lentamente cuesta abajo hacia la carretera 20 (SR 20) North Cascades Highway.

Ayer, los helicópteros continuaron ayudando a los bomberos mediante cubetas de agua para frenar que se propagará más el fuego. Las cuadrillas instalaron sistemas de rociadores para proteger estructuras alrededor de Easy Pass Trailhead y establecieron sitios para proveer agua a las mangueras de la línea de contención. Los bomberos también construyeron líneas de contención que se conectan con las huellas de un incendio anterior en el lado norte del incendio Easy. Desplazamientos de piedras, árboles caídos y el incendio activo cerca de la carretera obliga al cierre de la SR 20 para proteger al público de los peligros asociados con el comportamiento del incendio y las estrategias de extinción. Los equipos talan árboles muertos entre el extremo activo del incendio y la ruta estatal 20 para ayudar a limitar su propagación hacia la carretera.

ACTIVIDADES DE HOY: Los bomberos reforzarán el cortfuego indirecto en la parte norte del incendio Easy. Las cuadrillas pudieran llevar a cabo operaciones de astillado para remover árboles caídos a lo largo de la carretera 20. Además, los bomberos seguirán cortando árboles muertos por encima y en paralelo a la carrtera 20, lo que ayudará a eliminar los peligros de la carretera.

CLIMA: Las temperaturas mañana continuarán bajando con máximas en los 80 y 90 grados y vientos leves del noroeste de alrededor de unas 6 mph. Estará más seco hoy que ayer, pero se espera que mañana el aire más fresco y húmedo se desplace sobre el fuego.

EVACUACIONES:  No existen órdenes de evacuación para el incendio Easy. Cualquiera que utilice la zona para recrearse debe estar atento a su entorno y permanecer fuera de las áreas cerradas. Visite https://t.ly/QoH9w para tener más información sobre los niveles de evacuación.  

CIERRES: La ruta estatal 20 se encuentra cerrada en ambas direcciones entre Granite Creek (MP 148) y Easy Pass Trailhead (MP 157).

El Bosque Nacional Okanogan-Wenatchee tiene órdenes de cierre en los senderos dentro del área afectada por el incendio: https://bit.ly/EasyFireClosures. Este cierre incluye una parte del sendero Pacific Crest Trail. Las fogatas están prohibidas. Hay una restricción temporal de vuelo (TFR, en inglés) sobre el área del incendio: https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_6779.html. La actividad de drones no autorizados está prohibida por la TFR. 

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/waowf-easy-fire

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560760893080 

Línea de información sobre el incendio: 541-861-5808, de 8 AM a 8 PM

Correo electrónico: 2024.pioneer@firenet.gov

Deschutes National Forest

Forest Service News Release

For Release: July 24, 2024

Forest Closure Implemented Around Crescent Lake Due to Red Fire

Release Date: Jul 24, 2024

A closure for the Diamond Peak Wilderness is also in effect

Crescent, Oregon. — Effective immediately, the Deschutes National Forest is closing the area around Crescent Lake due to firefighter suppression efforts and fire proximity of the Red Fire burning within the Diamond Peak Wilderness. This in addition to an existing closure that was in place for the Diamond Peak Wilderness. (See Map)

This closure is being implemented for public and firefighter safety as heavy equipment will be working in the area on a shaded fuel break. Equipment has the potential to throw material over 300 feet. The shaded fuel break serves as a contingency point for holding the Red Fire, if needed. Shadded fuel breaks thin dense tree stands to reduce fire's intensity while retaining enough shade to slow down ground fire.

Campground reservations for the campgrounds listed below are being cancelled starting today through the next week. The Forest Service and Red Fire incident management team will continue to reevaluate the need for an area closure and will reopen the area when safe to do so.

The following campgrounds, recreation sites, & resorts are temporarily closed:

• Simax Group Campground
• Crescent Lake Campground
• Summit Lake Campground
• Spring Campground
• Contorta Point Campground
• Contorta Flat Campground
• Windy Group Campground
• Whitefish Creek Horse Camp
• Crescent Junction Sno-Park
• Crescent Lake Sno-Park
• Crescent Lake Resort
• Old Simax Day Use site
• Simax Beach North Day Use
• Simax Beach South Day Use
• Crescent Lake Day Use Area
• Tranquil Cove Day Use
• Tandy Bay Day Use Site

The following trails and trailheads are temporarily closed:

• Crater Butte Trailhead
• Metolius Windigo Trail
• Fawn Lake Trail Head
• Windy/Oldenburg Trailhead
• Meek Lake Trailhead
• Snell Lake Trailhead

The following roads are closed:

• NF-018
• NF-050
• NF-620
• NF-625
• NF-290
• NF-200
• NF-6005 RD
• NF 6010 RD

Other temporary closures:

• Crescent Lake State Airport
• Crescent Recreation Residences 1-73
• Crescent Lake Guard Station
• Makualla Boy Scout Camp

The Red Fire was started by lightning on July 17, 2024, and is burning within the Diamond Peak Wilderness. The fire is being managed as a full suppression response.

For information regarding the Deschutes National Forest visit fs.usda.gov/main/deschutes/home.

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