Special Statement
An Air Quality Advisory is in effect for southwestern Washington until 8 PM PDT Saturday, August 9. Pollutants can cause burning eyes, itchy throat, and other health problems. More information can be found at https://aqi.oregon.gov/.

Aviso Especial
Un aviso de calidad del aire está vigente para el suroeste de Washington hasta las 8 PM PDT del sábado 9 de agosto. Los contaminantes pueden causar ardor en los ojos, picazón en lagarganta y otros problemas de salud. Se puede encontrar más información en https://aqi.oregon.gov/.

Fire
On the Whisky Creek Fire, crews complete and monitor indirect handlines while helicopters with buckets drop water
directly on any active fire. Today, winds will be westerly and temperatures in the upper 80s are expected. The Whisky Creek Fire is currently 1671 acres. The Sandstone fire is creeping and smoldering within the perimeter of a wildfire that burned in 2006. Some increased fire activity is expected this afternoon. An indirect suppression strategy is currently being explored. The fire is 513 acres in size. On the Williams Mine Fire, west winds will act to increase fire activity through Saturday. On Sunday, more humid conditions could limit fire activity, limiting smoke production. The fire is 5549 acres in size.

Fuego
En el Incendio de Whisky Creek, los equipos completan ymonitorean líneas de defensa indirectas mientras que loshelicópteros con cubos de agua arrojan agua directamentesobre cualquier fuego activo. Hoy, se esperan vientos deloeste y temperaturas en los 80 grados. El Incendio de WhiskyCreek tiene actualmente 1671 acres. El Incendio de Sandstoneestá avanzando lentamente y ardiendo dentro del perímetrode un incendio forestal que ocurrió en 2006. Se espera ciertaactividad de fuego aumentada esta tarde. Actualmente se estáexplorando una estrategia de supresión indirecta. El incendiotiene un tamaño de 513 acres. En el Incendio de WilliamsMine, los vientos del oeste aumentarán la actividad de fuegohasta el sábado. El domingo, condiciones más húmedas podrían limitar la actividad de fuego y la producción de humo. El incendio tiene un tamaño de 5549 acres.

Smoke
On Saturday, winds will be more westerly and will clear smoke in much of the outlook area. Winds are expected to remain westerly through the weekend with some pooling expected during overnight hours, increasing smoke
concentrations in localized areas. Air quality in general will be between Good to Moderate for much of the smoke
outlook area with localized areas of USG for locations nearest to the Williams Mine, Whisky Creek, and Sandstone
Fires.

Humo
El sábado, los vientos serán más del oeste y despejarán elhumo en gran parte del área de perspectiva. Se espera que losvientos permanezcan del oeste durante el fi n de semana, conla posibilidad de acumulación durante las horas de la noche, loque aumentará las concentraciones de humo en áreaslocalizadas. En general, la calidad del aire será de Buena aModerada en gran parte del área de perspectiva de humo, conáreas localizadas de IGS en las ubicaciones más cercanas a lasminas Williams, Whisky Creek y Sandstone.

Fire Location 

• Wolf Creek: 5 miles W of Donnelly, ID 
• Boulder: 9 miles SW of Cascade, ID 

Size 

• Wolf Creek: 1,153 acres 
• Boulder: 1,594 acres

Containment 

• Wolf Creek :46% 
• Boulder: 6% 

Personnel 

• Wolf Creek: 268 
• Boulder: 434 

Start Date 

• Both Fires: 7/24/2024 

Cause 

• Both Fires: lightning 

Incident Commander 

Tony DeMasters, Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team #2

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Summary: The Boulder and Wolf Creek Fires started on the evening of Wednesday, July 24, 2024. An incident management team is delegated to the West Mountain Complex which includes Boulder, Snag, and Dollar Fires on the Boise National Forest and the Wolf Creek Fire on the Payette National Forest. Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team 2 took command of the West Mountain Complex today at 6:00 a.m. The team is using a mix of full suppression strategy, confine and contain, and point/zone protection on these lightning-caused fires. Please avoid high traffic fire areas, slow down while driving, and give the firefighters room to do their work. 

Weather | Anticipated Fire Behavior: 

A cooling trend is expected in the next few days with decreased humidity and temperatures dropping to the upper 60s/low 70s. Dry thunderstorms are expected over the weekend, with a low chance of wetting rains in the area.

Actions: 

Earlier this week, several new starts began on both the Boise and Payette National Forests. Firefighter and public safety, as well as the protection of values at risk, remain the top priorities of the team through all suppression efforts. 

Boulder Fire: 

The planned area for the fire footprint was reduced, staying west of the South Fawn Creek drainage. Near this area, firefighters are assessing opportunities for dozers to create fireline by clearing away a large swath of vegetation. The natural barriers of scree and steep rocky slopes to the west are limiting the spread of the fire in that direction. The night shift on the Boulder Fire continued last night as crews cooled hotspots and patrolled areas to the north.

Wolf Creek Fire: 

Containment of the Wolf Creek Fire is at 46%.  Yesterday, crews reinforced the dozer and handlines on the northeast area of the fire. By placing water pumps along the Little Weiser River, firefighters are able to connect to a water source and roll out hoses to reach areas they are cooling down. Firefighters addressed a few spot fires just beyond the southern perimeter. Yesterday, the Valley County Sheriff’s Office announced that the immediate threat to structures and property along the Cascade Lake area reduced, and the “ready” evacuation order for Zones 7 and 8 was lifted.

Important Information: The Boise National Forest has issued a closure order #0402-04-98 for National Forest System (NFS) roads, trails and lands encompassing the Boulder Fire. The closure was enacted to protect public safety and support fire suppression activities. The closure includes Blue Lake and Snowbank Mountain Road (#446) along with all #404 and #421 system roads. Near the Wolf Creek Fire, Forest Road #435 (Anderson Lake Road) was closed on August 1.  For more information on closures on the Boise National Forest please visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices 

On the Payette National Forest, a closure including popular National Forest System roads around the Wolf Creek fire such as: sections of NFS #1763 (West Mountain Jeep Trail), #835, #206, #326. For a map and more detailed description of the closure please visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/payette/alerts-notices 

For timely information on evacuations, check out your county’s emergency alert system. 

• Valley County: https://www.co.valley.id.us/CompleteEmergencyNotificationandAlerting 
• Adams County:  https://public.alertsense.com/SignUp/PublicUser.aspx?regionid=1077

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions have been issued for the Payette Fire Restrictions Area on the Payette National Forest and the West Central Mountains Fire Restrictions Area on the Boise National Forest.  For more information on the restrictions and a very helpful interactive map, visit https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-management/fire-restrictions-finder/

Paint Crossing Fire Daily Update

Saturday, August 10, 2024

August 10, 2024

Size: 2,362 acres

Containment: 75%

Date Started: August 7, 2024

Cause: Under investigation

Structures: At this time crews have not identified any damaged structures.

Evacuations: There are no evacuations in place at this time.

The Paint Crossing Fire started on August 7, 2024, and initially was responded to by local fire departments from Throckmorton County. Texas A&M Forest Service was requested for assistance at 3:00 p.m. and responded with aviation resources, heavy equipment, and engines from Texas A&M Forest Service and Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS). Texas A&M Forest Service is currently in unified command with Throckmorton County fire departments.

Closures: There are no road closures at this time. 

Yesterday: Firefighters worked to ensure that no new growth occurred outside of the containment lines. A helicopter was used to provide water to the fire and cool areas of high heat as firefighters patrolled the perimeter of the fire. Four new spot fires were discovered, three north of the Brazos River and one south of the river. All these spot fires were showing minimal activity in steep terrain as firefighters began to work their way into them. 

Today: An additional strike team of engines arrived today, providing additional manpower and water support to contain the four separate spot fires. Crews will be working in steep terrain using hand tools, chainsaws, and hoses to first construct line around the spot fires and then cool them down so that they do not produce any additional fire growth. Other crews will continue working around the main fire’s perimeter, mopping up any areas of heat that could threaten the line. 

Weather and Fire Behavior: Temperatures are expected to be cooler today and winds are expected to be light as a weak cold front moves across the fire area today. With higher humidities forecasted as well, this should create good conditions for firefighters to accomplish lots of good work today. 

There is a chance for thunderstorms in the area this evening which could produce high and erratic winds and dry lightning, potentially causing new fire starts. 

Fire Information 

Adam Turner                                                                            Information Officer

Public Information Officer, Texas A&M Forest Service              Texas A&M Forest Service                   

Email: adam.turner@tfs.tamu.edu                                              information@tfs.tamu.edu         

Phone: 940-328-9158                                                                979-255-0591

Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/txtxs-paint-crossing

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AllHazardsTFS

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllHazardsTFS

The Sequoia National Forest issued Forest Order No. 0513-24-13 to temporarily close lands, trails, and roads around the Trout Fire. This order goes into effect July 29, 2024 and expires August 12, 2024.  See the attached PDF for the official closure order and map.

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Media Contact:

Public Information Officer, Amy Ricotta, 970-823-4060

Bucktail Fire Update – August 10, 2024, 11:00 a.m. 

Nucla, Colorado 

Start Date: August 1, 2024

Cause: Unknown

Size: 7,202 acres

Percent Contained: 10% 

Resources Assigned: 193 personnel

Crews (5); Engines (4); Water tenders (2); Air Resources (4); Heavy Equipment (6)

Yesterday: Firefighters made substantial progress in utilizing hand and aerial burnout operations to introduce low intensity fire into available fuels and hold the fire within containment lines. The significant fire growth is due to these operations.  Part of their tactics included utilizing a fire scar from 2022 on the northwest side of the fire to moderate fire behavior. Completing the burnout operations marks a crucial milestone in firefighting efforts by securing the perimeter of the fire. Scattered rain occurred across the fire last night, helping moderate fire intensity.

Today: While interior areas of the fire continue to burn, the public should expect to see less smoke today. Crews will continue to hold fire lines, monitor and patrol the area. Containment numbers are expected to increase after crews verify the line on the ground. While the area closure remains in effect, Highway 90 is now open to through traffic. The roads and trails north of Highway 90 in the fire area remain closed. 

Weather: Monsoon moisture will remain over the wildfire and allow some showers and thunderstorms to form through the weekend.  The chance for heavy rain is 40%. Today’s temperatures will range from 81-86 degrees Fahrenheit while relative humidity will be 31-36%. 

Evacuations: None.

Closures:  While the area closure remains in effect, Highway 90 is open to through traffic at 12:01 a.m., August 10, 2024. The roads and trails north of Highway 90 in the fire area remain closed.

Road and area closures are in place within the proximity of the fire for public and firefighter safety. This includes 25 Mesa Road to the northwest, as well as Houser Road, Cottonwood Trail, and Hwy 90 to the south. The closure area also includes all roads and trails within this boundary. For a complete list of closed roads and a map of the closure area, please visit: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/coupd-bucktail-fire. 

The BLM temporary Emergency Closure Order and map are posted to the BLM Southwest District Fire page under Current Fire Restrictions & Notices / Uncompahgre Field Office at: https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-information/colorado/southwest-district. 

The Forest Service temporary Emergency Closure Order and map are posted on the Forest Service Website at: fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1198456.pdf. 

A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place over the fire area. Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. If You Fly, We Can’t: https://knowbeforeyoufly.org/home

Smoke Information: Visit CDPHE - Colorado.gov/AirQuality to learn about protecting yourself from wildfire smoke. For more information on current air quality go to Fire and Smoke Map (airnow.gov) and zoom in on Southwest Colorado. 

Fire Prevention: Fire managers would like to remind everyone to be attentive to their actions and surroundings, especially in areas with dry vegetation or dead/down trees. Preventing new fires is the most important thing anyone can do to help firefighters. Practice smart wildfire prevention behavior including never leaving a campfire unattended, and ensuring fires are completely out and cold. Make sure trailer chains don’t drag and dispose of smoking materials properly.  Every spark can start a fire!  

For additional information:

Montrose County Sheriff’s Office: https://montrosecountysheriffsoffice.com/bucktail-fire

Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control: https://dfpc.colorado.gov

Bureau of Land Management Southwest Colorado District, Uncompahgre Field Office: https://www.facebook.com/BLMMontroseFireUnit

West Slope Fire Information website: www.WestSlopeFireInfo.com

GMUG Fire Information https://www.facebook.com/GMUGFireInfo

Road Closures Montrose County: https://www.facebook.com/MontroseCountySO

Bucktail Fire Information Hotline: (970) 823-4060

Fire Information: 917-921-5226, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.         
Media Line: 917-921-5226, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Email: 2024.lightning@firenet.gov
Inciweb Fire Info: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/casqf-2024-sqf-lightning
Facebook: facebook.com/SequoiaNF/
X: x.com/SequoiaForest 

Trout Fire: 23,597 acres | 70% contained                                    
Long Fire: 9,204 acres | 98% contained
Total Personnel: 170                                                          

Trout Fire: Crews will continue to hold and mop-up along Sherman Pass Rd. Transition to damage assessment and suppression repair continues with a group being established to focus on these efforts where needed across both fires. Excess hose and equipment are being inventoried and backhauled. Wildland fire modules have been extracted in steep country where there will be continued monitoring by air. The threat of short-range spotting will remain but may be mitigated with the gradual cooling and somewhat higher humidity as we get closer to Sunday. Heavy surface and ground fuels will continue to generate heat, driving that possibility.

Long Fire: Fire activity remains minimal with containment at 98 percent. The Long fire is being monitored by air. Suppression repair work continues, particularly in the Kennedy Meadows area. Grading operations continue down Canebrake Rd to 178. Fire suppression equipment is in the process of being inventoried and removed. 

Weather & Air Quality: Mostly clear conditions with a slight decrease in temperatures through the weekend. There is an increase in winds on Sunday as a trough pattern sets up in the region. A few cumulus buildup in the north. Max temperatures of 72-82 degrees are expected today with a minimum relative humidity (RH) of 23-33%. West/southwest wind speeds of 7-14 mph with gusts of 20 mph are expected after 3pm. On ridges/exposed areas wind speeds of 4-8 mph with gusts of 13 mph are expected. Tonight, minimum temps across the fire will range from 47-61 degrees with RH recoveries between 38-65 percent.

Sequoia National Forest & BLM Closures & Restrictions: Sequoia National Forest lands, roads, trails, and recreation sites around the Trout and Long Fires are temporarily closed under Forest Order No. 0513-24-13. All orders, maps, and accompanying appendices can be found on the Forest’s website: tinyurl.com/2en2d36k. The Bureau of Land Management Bakersfield Field Office has temporarily closed Long Valley Campground, Chimney Creek Campground, and portions of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). View the emergency closure order here: tinyurl.com/4mprcb9b. The PCT is closed between Hwy 178 at Walker Pass (mile 653) and the South Fork of the Kern River bridge (mile 717.7). 

Evacuation Center: The Tehachapi Education Center (126 S. Snyder Ave., Tehachapi) has been placed in a standby status, due to no residents currently utilizing the service. Contact the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767. 

Large-Animal Assistance:

The rodeo grounds in Kernville (467 Scodie Ave., Kernville) is available for residents who need to move large animals or livestock. For more information, contact Orion, Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 661-340-0026.

Road Closures: The Trout Fire Closure Area boundary begins at the intersection of the Sequoia National Forest Boundary and Sierra Way (Mtn 99) in Section 14, Township 25 South, Range 33 East, Mount Diablo Base & Meridian, then continues approximately 76.5 miles south, east, north, and west along the Forest Boundary to its intersection with the North Fork of the Kern River in Section 1, T. 20 S., R. 34 E., MDB&M, then continues along Mtn 99 approximately 20.3 miles to the starting point. Visit the Forest Service Forest Orders and Forest Regulations website for more info on closures in the Sequoia National Forest (tinyurl.com/4zrmvnzy)

Evacuations: Everyone in areas of active fires should “Know Your Zone.” Go to Genasys Protect (tinyurl.com/jcdv55f9) to identify the zone you reside in.

• Tulare County has evacuation warnings and advisories in effect due to the Trout and Long Fires. The following zones are under an evacuation advisory: TLC-E250, TLC-E261-A, TLC-E261-B, TLC-E274-A, TLC-E274-B, and TLC-E297-A. 

Town Hall Meeting: The Tehama County Sheriff's Office and CAL FIRE Tehama-Glenn Unit/ Tehama County Fire Department would like to invite the public to an informative town hall meeting to discuss the Park Fire and our recovery efforts on Friday August 9th, 2024, starting at 6:30 PM at the Tehama County Board Chambers, at 727 Oak Street in Red Bluff.

Borel Fire Incident Update Friday, August 9, 2024

Fire Information: 559-481-7849, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Media Line: 559-492-9967, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Email: 2024.lightnin

A Local Assistance Center will be opening TODAY August 10, from 10:00 am until 7:00 pm and will continue daily through Tuesday, August 13, from 10:00 am until 7:00 pm. Address: Lake Isabella Senior Center, 6401 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240.

Current Situation:  There is no expectation for additional growth on the Borel Fire, but crews remain ready to respond to any unexpected fire behavior. The focus is on suppression repair and eliminating flare ups in steep terrain within the fire’s perimeter. Several evacuations were lifted yesterday, leaving only two areas under Evacuation Order.

Borel Fire: Crews made excellent progress on suppression repair efforts yesterday. Firefighters continue to work hard in difficult terrain to completely contain the fire with line from hand crews and dozers. Isolated torching can be expected well inside the perimeter and can be seen as a visible glow at night. These isolated pockets of unburned fuel currently pose no threat to the fire’s perimeter or surrounding communities. As residents re-enter their neighborhoods and properties, we ask for careful, slow, and safe driving due to the large number of personnel still working, including fire, utilities, and other crews.

Trout and Long Fire:  For continuing information, please visit: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/casqf-2024-sqf-lightning 

Weather:  Today will remain hot and dry, with highs reaching triple digits in some areas of the fire. Weather is expected to see a gradual cooling trend into next week, with winds of 5-15 mph and gusts up to 25 mph. 

Sequoia National Forest & BLM Closures & Restrictions:  Sequoia National Forest lands, roads, trails, and recreation sites around the Trout and Long Fires are temporarily closed under Forest Order No. 0513-24-12. Lands, roads, trails, and recreation sites around the Borel Fire are closed under Forest Order No. 0513-24-14. Fire restrictions are in effect under Forest Order No. 0513-24-10. All orders, maps, and accompanying appendices can be found on the Forest’s website: tinyurl.com/2en2d36k. The Bureau of Land Management Bakersfield Field Office has temporarily closed Long Valley Campground, Chimney Creek Campground, and portions of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). View the emergency closure order here: tinyurl.com/4mprcb9b. The PCT is closed between Hwy 178 at Walker Pass (mile 653) and the South Fork of the Kern River bridge (mile 717.7).

Evacuation Center:  The Tehachapi Education Center located at 126 S. Snyder Ave., Tehachapi has been placed in a standby status, due to no residents currently utilizing the service.  The shelter is available and ready to assist upon request if the need arises for the communities affected by the evacuation orders and warnings. Animal services are available to assist in sheltering companion animals at the center. Contact the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 to utilize these services.

Large-Animal Assistance:  The rodeo grounds in Kernville (467 Scodie Ave., Kernville) is available for residents who need to move large animals or livestock. For more information, contact Orion, Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 661-340-0026.

Road Closures:  Caliente Bodfish Road is now open, however crews remain in the area with heavy apparatus performing work on and near the roads; please proceed with caution. Visit the Kern County Public Works Department website for the additional information on county road closures (tinyurl.com/z6crvp6t)

Evacuations:   Everyone in areas of active fires should “Know Your Zone.” Go to Genasys Protect (tinyurl.com/jcdv55f9) to identify the zone you reside in.  Several changes to evacuation orders and warnings have been announced recently, and more changes will be coming early this afternoon. 

Whisky Creek:

Size: 1,743 acres

Cause: Human – Under Investigation

Start Date: July 20, 2024

Location: 6 miles SE of Cascade Locks, OR

Fuels: Scrub oak, timber, and grass

Sandstone:

Size: 588 acres

Cause: Lightning

Start Date: Aug. 5, 2024

Location: 9 miles SW of Ripplebrook, OR

Fuels: Timber and grass

Whisky Creek Highlights:

Crews on the Whisky Creek Fire worked on improving fireline yesterday and will continue creating handline today. Due to weather conditions, crews did not burn yesterday but are continuing to hold and secure Thursday’s firing operations.

Sandstone Highlights:

Hand crews and heavy equipment are working on establishing primary control lines as close to the fire as safely possible due to the terrain.  While there was minor fire growth yesterday, the fire didn’t move much from where it was.

Operations:

Crews on the Whisky Creek Fire will continue creating handline to secure the perimeter.  

Two masticators were released from the Whisky Creek Fire yesterday and will be starting work today on the Sandstone Fire.  On Sandstone, crews have been prepping for the masticators and dozers and will continue cutting handlines where the heavy equipment can’t safely go.  The small Blister Creek Fire, just to the northwest of the Sandstone Fire, has hardly moved, and is not expected to cause issues while the fire lines are being built.   

Fire Behavior and Weather

A trough coming in off the coast will lower temperatures and raise humidity. It also brings a chance of thunderstorms and lightning over the next two days.

Additional smoke is expected in the afternoon as fine fuels dry and become more receptive to burning.  Smoke forecasts specifically for the Whisky Creek Fire area can be found at AirNow.gov.

Road and Trail Closures:

The Mt. Hood National Forest and the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area closure information can be found at: Whisky Creek Fire Closures in Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness. Evacuation and closures for the Sandstone Fire can be found at: Sandstone Fire closures; evacuations in effect. Hood River County has closure information that can be found on their  website. Closures are put in place for the safety of the public and fire crews – intrusion in a closure area can stop fire suppression activities, endanger life and property, and can result in fines.

Total Fire Resources Assigned:

• Whisky Creek – 7 crews, 4 initial attack crews, 5 engines, 2 helicopters, 1 dozer, 4 water tenders, 2 masticators, 2 skidgines 
• Sandstone - 7 crews, 1 initial attack crew, 2 engines, 1 dozer, and 2 masticators                 

Contact Information:                                                                                                                          

Email: 2024.whiskycreek@firenet.gov, 2024.sandstone.or@firenet.gov

Phone: 541-208-1743, 8 A.M - 8 P.M