Cougar Creek Fire Update for Sunday July 21, 2024 

KEY MESSAGES: 

Yesterday, a spot fire crossed Wenatchee Creek in high elevation, north of residences, and continues to burn to the northwest. The spot fire occurred due to embers cast from one side of the valley to the other. Prompt response from aviation resources is being utilized to slow the progression of the spot fire to allow for on the ground resources to enhance fire mitigation efforts.  Night shift resources utilized tactical ignition operations to build an anchor point on the southwest flank to continue direct line construction.  Firefighter efforts have been successful on the southern half of Wenatchee Creek drainage following along Hanson Ridge to Grande Ronde Road, aiding in establishing containment. 

CURRENT STATUS: 

Fire operations are being supported by loaned Initial Attack Department of Natural Resources air assets including 2 air platforms, 5 helicopters and 3 air tankers. Control lines are being put in place to limit fire spread in the Wenatchee Creek area. Crews are establishing hose lays, attacking the fire directly, and building dozer lines. Structure protection continues and mopping up of hot spots is taking place in areas with diminished fire activity. 

FIRE BEHAVIOR AND WEATHER: 

The fire is expected to be plume dominated, driven by wind circulation created by strong convection above the fire. There is a 10% chance of thunderstorms tonight in the area. This type of weather outlook generates extreme fire growth. Hot dry weather continues. Today will likely be the hottest of the week, with temperatures exceeding triple digits. 

EVACUATIONS AND CLOSURES: 

There are evacuation levels in effect, including the extent of Grande Ronde Rd in Washington state. Please see the evacuation notice from Asotin County Sheriff and Asotin County Emergency Management. The Grande Ronde Road is closed from Troy, Oregon to the Highway 129 junction. 

Size: 2936 acres
Containment: 89%
Total Personnel: 237
Structures Threatened: 416
Start Date & Time: 7-7-24 9:51 am
Cause: Under Investigation
Location: Southside of Lytle Creek

At 6 p.m. today, the San Bernardino National Forest will assume command of the Vista Fire, as California Interagency Incident Management Team 15 will be demobilized for a period of rest before their next assignment. The fire continues to exhibit minimal activity, mainly creeping and smoldering, with lingering heat and hot spots.

San Bernardino National Forest will continue to employ firefighters on the fire to ensure the fire remains within the fire line boundary with patrols and mopping up operations while maintaining readiness for initial attack on new start on the forest. Smoke from the fire is to be expected as larger fuels in the interior will continue to smolder with the possibility of interior pockets burning out. Suppression repair teams will continue their efforts to rehabilitate fire lines under the guidance of resource advisors, who will oversee the installation of effective erosion control measures such as water bars. Containment has increased to 89 percent.

The Forest Service has an area closure in effect on the San Bernardino and the Angeles National Forest. The public is prohibited from recreating in the fire area and should not enter the forest on Lytle Creek Road. The closure is in effect to protect firefighter personnel and communities. More information about the closure order is available on the national forest websites at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sbnf/alerts-notices and https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices.

AIR QUALITY: 

Visit AirNow.gov for information and actions you can take to protect yourself and loved ones.

ROAD CLOSURES:

Lytle Creek Road is closed to the general public including all recreation areas north of Glen Helen Parkway.

EVACUATIONS:

None.

Note: In an effort to quickly communicate information on impending dangers, the San Bernardino County Sheriff Department and San Bernardino County Fire Department send high-speed mass notifications via telephone and text messages. This system is known as the Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS). To learn more about this service, visit the website for more information: https://sbcfire.org/alertwarning/.

CLOSURES:

The Mt. Baldy Ski Lifts are authorized to operate on lands, roads, and trails otherwise closed by Forest Order No. 05-01-24-08. This exemption applies only to customers who hold a valid lift or pass or reservation with Mt. Baldy Ski Lifts for the area within the Angeles National Forest. The area closure remains in effect to protect the public and firefighters who are working in the area of the Vista Fire. 

Closure order in effect on the San Bernardino National Forest and the Angeles National Forest. Several roads, campgrounds, picnic areas, trailheads, and dispersed recreation areas are closed to the public to provide for firefighter, community and public safety. Recreation activities are prohibited within the closure area. More information about the closure order is available on the national forest websites at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sbnf/alerts-notices and https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices.

FIRE RESTRICTIONS:

The San Bernardino National Forest has implemented increased fire restrictions. Campfires are restricted to those developed areas listed in the Forest Order.

Falls Fire Update for July 21, 2024

Size: 120,919 Start Date: July 10, 2024 Location: 13 Miles NW of Burns, Oregon 

Containment: 15% Total Personnel: 1,634 Cause: Human-caused, under investigation 

Structures Triaged: Residences: 283; Commercial: 65; Outbuildings: 460 

Resources Assigned: 46 hand crews, 103 engines, 25 bulldozers, 32 water tenders 

Aerial resources available to the fire: two helicopters, and single-engine air tankers (SEATS).

Yesterday, for the third consecutive day, fire growth on the Falls Fire was moderated by a persistent heavy smoke layer keeping wind and temperatures lower over the fire. Night and day shift operations have been taking advantage of this opportunity to build more direct and indirect containment lines, as well as holding and mopping up. The fire remains approximately 13 miles north of Burns, 11 miles southwest of Seneca, 7.5 miles south of Izee, and 3 miles west of Highway (Hwy) 395.

In the northwest corner of the fire, firefighters worked on securing line and mopping up small spots over FSR 47. Resources continued constructing direct line with dozers and hand crews on Forest Service Road (FSR) 4785 toward Burnt Mountain. Construction of secondary contingency dozer line is nearly complete to the west near Snow Mountain along FSR 4781.  Firefighters scouted for additional secondary line both north and south off FSR 4781.  Structure crews continued to remove or minimize vegetation and other fuel sources around homes and ranches in the Izee Valley. Along the northern flank, heading toward the northeast corner of the fire, crews and dozers continued to establish control line along FSR 3750 working easterly to connect into FSR 37 and FSR 31. Preparation continues for a small tactical burnout operation east of FSR 31 south of Myrtle Park Meadows to strengthen control lines. Structure crews supported burnout operations and continued hardening surface prep at cabins and homes off FSR 37. Crews lined and controlled some additional spots in the area with support from helicopter bucket drops. Control lines along much of the southern portions of FSR 31 and west to FSR 43, continued to hold firm as mop-up operations are ongoing. Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) crews positioned along FSR 31 assisted with mop up and conducted patrols along existing lines.

Today, in the northwest corner, crews will continue constructing and securing direct dozer line along FSR 4785, as well building secondary contingency line on FSR 4781 out to Snow Mountain. Near FSR 3750 and FSR 47, firefighters will continue to extinguish sources of heat along control lines and prepare for a small tactical burnout operation to secure a previous slop-over in that area. Crews are looking for opportunities to build control lines in the Donivan Mountain and Alsup Mountain areas.  Going further east along the northern flank, dozer and hand line construction will continue along FSR 3750 with the objective of connecting control lines into FSR 37 and FSR 31.  Firefighters are preparing to conduct a series of tactical burnout operations along this road system to secure control lines when conditions are favorable. On the northeastern corner of the fire, just south of Myrtle Park Meadows, mop-up work will continue on a 200 acre slop-over along the FSR 31 Road. Structure crews will support burnout operations and continue hardening surface prep at cabins and homes off FSR 37.

Further north, away from the fire perimeter, crews are constructing a planned secondary contingency line along FSR 37 just west of Hwy 395 in the Fisk Gulch area.  This secondary contingency line is part of an alternate plan and will run east to west using portions of FSR 37 and FSR 31. In the southern and western sections of the fire, much of the established control line that extends from the southeast corner, over to the western flank of the fire, firefighters will continue to hold, improve, and mop-up control lines.  Firefighters and OSFM task force resources will be focusing on a concentration of hotspots in the Red Hill area. Today, OSFM crews will continue to reevaluate assessments and harden structures to ensure they are well protected should they become threatened.

A Red Flag warning remains in place for dry and unstable conditions. The fire weather forecast calls for clearer air and for a dry front to move in over the area which will cause winds to increase and bring a 10% chance for thunderstorms in the early afternoon.  Winds will be from the east and breezier than the last couple of days with the chance of gusty outflow winds should thunderstorms develop.  A Heat Advisory remains in effect lasting into Monday with temperatures approaching 100 degrees. These conditions have the potential to produce rapid fire growth.

Evacuation notices remain in effect in Grant and Harney Counties. For the most accurate evacuation information, please visit the Harney County Sheriff’s evacuation map here: https://tinyurl.com/3zst4sjy, or the Grant County Emergency Management Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068819321423.

The Malheur National Forest issued a fire area closure. A detailed map and additional information about the fire area closure are available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/malheur/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1189259. 

A temporary flight restriction (TFR) remains in place over the fire area.

U.S. Forest Service fire investigators are seeking the public’s assistance with any tips or information pertinent to the start of the Falls Fire on the Malheur National Forest. Please submit any information that could assist fire investigation efforts to SM.FS.R6TipHotLine@usda.gov.  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Falls-Fire-2024-61562126623985/ 

InciWeb:  https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/ormaf-falls-fire 

Fire Information Line: 541-208-4370, staffed 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Email: 2024.Falls@firenet.gov 

Harney County non-emergency evacuation questions: 541-589-5579 

Air quality questions: 541-573-2271  

Smoke Outlooks: https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook 

Actualización del Incendio Lake 21 de Julio de 2024

Lake Fire Teléfono: 213-631-5455 Horas: 8 a.m. - 8.p.m

Correo electrónico de Lake Fire: 2024.lake@firenet.gov

    Inicio del Incendio Lago: viernes, 5 de julio de 2024 a las 3:48 p.m.

Causa: Bajo investigación

Localización: Cerca del lago Zaca, en el condado de Santa Barbara, al norte de Los Olivos, California.

Tamaño en el momento de la actualización: 38.664 acres

Contención: 73%

Personal: 2.055

Detalles completos del incidente: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-2024-lake-fire

A partir de hoy, Cal Fire Team 5 ha completado su asignación. La Unidad Cal Fire San Luis Obispo permanece en comando unificado. La estructura de la Zona Norte y Sur ha sido disuelta.

En el extremo oeste del incendio, cerca del drenaje de Sisquoc, los bomberos continúan construyendo líneas de mano directas siempre que sea posible. Las áreas de calor infrarrojo observadas utilizando un sistema aéreo no tripulado (UAS por sus siglas en inglés) están disminuyendo. Todo el calor observado está dentro de la línea de fuego. Hacia el este, los bomberos buscarán calor en grandes áreas de combustibles no quemados dentro del perímetro del incendio. Los bomberos han comenzado la reparación de los esfuerzos de supresión en las líneas de contingencia construidas antes del incendio. Este proceso reducirá los impactos de los esfuerzos de supresión en la tierra.

Previsión para el domingo: Esta semana continúan condiciones persistentes más cálidas y secas con máximas temperaturas desde mediados de los 90 hasta cerca de 100 grados. Habrá bajos niveles de humedad alrededor del fuego.

Donaciones: Agradecemos el apoyo de la comunidad. Pedimos que cualquier donación o esfuerzo voluntario se dirija a los bancos de alimentos locales para ayudar a la comunidad. Los puestos de Comando de Incidentes de Lake Fire no pueden aceptar donaciones.

Cierre del área del incendio del lago: Loscaminos y senderos dentro del cierre están cerrados. Consulte la Orden de Cierre y el Mapa de Orden de Cierre. Esto permanecerá en vigor hasta el 18 de agosto de 2024, o hasta que sea revisado o rescindido.

Humo: A medida que mejoran las condiciones de calidad del aire, el Distrito de Control de la Contaminación del Aire del Condadode Santa Barbara (APCD por sus siglas en inglés) - Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Santa Barbara y el Distrito de Control de la Contaminación del Aire del Condado de Santa Barbara (APCD por sus siglas en inglés) han levantado la Alerta de Calidad del Aire en el Valle de Santa Ynez. La vigilancia de la calidad del aire se mantendrá en todo el condado, y las condiciones de calidad del aire se prevé que sea buena a moderada en todo el condado.

Áreas de evacuación: El Sheriff del Condado de Santa Barbara ha reducido algunas de las órdenes de evacuación y advertencias. Vea las actualizaciones más recientes: https://www.readysbc.org/4275/Lake-Fire-Incident---July-2024. Regístrese para recibir alertas de emergencia en ReadySBC.org.

Cierre de carreteras: Visite el Mapa de Cierre de Carreteras del Condado para más detalles.

• Happy Canyon Road en el límite del Servicio Forestal
• Montaña Figueroa justo al norte de la escuela Midland
• Ruta forestal 10N06
• Zaca Lake Road al este de Foxen Canyon Road.

Lake Fire Incident Update July 21, 2024

Lake Fire Phone: 213-631-5455 Hours: 8 a.m. – 8.p.m

Lake Fire Email: 2024.lake@firenet.gov

Lake Fire Start: Friday, July 5, 2024 at 3:48 p.m.

Cause: Under investigation

Location: Near Zaca Lake in Santa Barbara County, north of Los Olivos, California

Size at time of update: 38,664 acres
Containment: 73%

Personnel: 2,055

Full Incident Details: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-2024-lake-fire

As of today, Cal Fire Team 5 has completed their assignment. The Cal Fire San Luis Obispo Unit remains in Unified Command.. The North and South Zone structure has been dissolved.

On the west end of the fire near the Sisquoc drainage, firefighters continue to construct direct handline where possible. Infrared heat signatures observed using an unmanned aerial system (UAS) are diminishing. All of the observed heat is within the fire line. To the east, firefighters will be search for heat in large areas of unburned fuels within the fire perimeter.  Firefighters have begun suppression repair on contingency lines constructed ahead of the fire. This process will reduce the impacts of suppression efforts on the land. 

Forecast for Sunday: Persistent warmer and drier conditions continue this week with highs in the mid-90s to near 100 degrees. There will be low humidity levels across the fire. 

Donations: We appreciate the outpouring of support from the community. We ask that donations or volunteer efforts be directed to local food banks to assist the community. Lake Fire Incident Command posts cannot accept donations.

Lake Fire Area Closure: Roads and trails within the closure are closed. Refer to the Closure Order & Closure Order Map.  This will remain in effect until August 18, 2024, or until revised or rescinded. 

Smoke: As air quality conditions improve, the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) —Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) have lifted the Air Quality Alert in the Santa Ynez Valley. The Air Quality Watch will remain in place countywide, and air quality conditions are forecasted to be good to moderate throughout the county.

Evacuation Areas: The Santa Barbara County Sheriff has reduced some evacuation orders and warnings.  See the most recent updates: https://www.readysbc.org/4275/Lake-Fire-Incident---July-2024. Register for emergency alerts at ReadySBC.org. 

Road Closures: Visit the County Road Closure Map for details. 

• Happy Canyon Road at the Forest Service Boundary.
• Figueroa Mountain just north of Midland School.
• Forest Route 10N06.
• Zaca Lake Road east of Foxen Canyon Road.

Acorn Fire: 5 acres - 100% containment

Packsaddle Fire: 47 acres - 100% containment    

Long Fire: 8,908 acres - 0% containment

Trout Fire: 14,753 acres - 0% containment

Total Personnel: 834

Current Situation: The Acorn Fire and Packsaddle Fire have been declared 100% contained. This achievement highlights the dedication of all involved. Operations to fully contain the Trout Fire and Long Fire are ongoing. On these fires the strategy has remained the same since day one: aggressive full suppression. To help accomplish this, a fleet of 13 helicopters assigned to the incident is providing logistical support and water drops to firefighters on the ground.

Trout Fire: The Trout Fire, which earlier in the incident grew to the east, is now burning to the northwest and southwest. This is the result of changes in weather, vegetation types, and terrain. Saturday’s winds shifted and pushed the fire southwest into Machine Creek. The bowl-shaped terrain and thick vegetation created intense fire behavior, and air tankers dropped retardant on a ridgeline east of Round Meadow. Around Kennedy Meadows, the use of masticators—large tractors able to grind up brush—sped up the construction of contingency line. The construction and strengthening of the Kennedy Meadows contingency line will continue, moving northward toward Bitter Creek and Lost Creek. Crews will also remain on Sherman Pass Rd., strategically burning when necessary to keep the fire from crossing to the north.

Long Fire: Saturday was a successful day on the Long Fire. Crews have completed handline construction along the entire southern perimeter, from South Fork Kern River on the west to beyond Chimney Basin Road on the east. On the northern perimeter, retardant line continues to hold the fire and with favorable morning winds, crews will work along the fire’s edge. Crews are extending handline construction around the northeast head of the fire. Today, another hotshot crew will be flown in to aid the suppression effort on the northwest, building control line around the head and toward the South Fork Kern River. Other crews will be working in that area strengthening existing control lines and containing a small spot fire that occurred just south of the main perimeter Saturday afternoon. 

Acorn Fire and Packsaddle Fire: Saturday evening the SQF Lightning Incident Commander announced the successful containment of both the Acorn Fire and Packsaddle Fire. 

Weather & Air Quality: A persistent weather pattern is forecasted for the next several days. No rainfall is expected on either fire. Temperatures will remain higher than average and relative humidity will approach critically low levels. A daily smoke outlook is produced for the areas and communities affected by the 2024 SQF Lightning fires (tinyurl.com/452x2uzr).

Forest Closures & Restrictions: Sequoia National Forest lands, roads, trails, and recreation sites around the Trout, Long, and Packsaddle Fires are temporarily closed under Forest Order No. 0513-24-12. Fire restrictions are also in effect under Forest Order No. 0513-24-10. Both orders, maps, and accompanying appendices can be found on the Forest’s “Forest Orders” web page: tinyurl.com/2en2d36k.

Evacuations: Tulare County evacuation warnings are in effect for zones TLC-E274-B and TLC-E261-B, the area north of Canebrake Road, south of Sacatar Trail, west of Inyo County line, east of the South Fork and Kern Rivers.

Morning Update

Date: 7-21-2024 Time: 8:00 am

Size: 330 acres                                                                 Start Date & Time: 7-19-24 3:23 pm

Containment: 30%                                                             Cause: Under Investigation

Total Personnel: 181                                                         Location: Heaton Flats (near East Fork Rd)

Firefighter Injuries: 2                                                        Structures Threatened: 0                                             

Current Situation:

Overnight there was minimal burning activity on the fire. Crews worked on extinguishing hotspots within the fire perimeter. Today, two Forest Service Hotshot crews will be flown into the upper portion of the fire and plan to stay overnight. This will help minimize travel time and safety concerns due to the extremely steep terrain. Firefighters will continue to improve the fireline expecting to increase containment. Weather forecasts will be hot and dry through July 24 or July 25. With temperatures reaching 102 degrees and low relative humidity between 8% and 20%. Winds are expected to gust up to 18 MPH in the afternoon and evening hours. The combination of high temperatures, low humidity, and gusty winds will remain a concern for a potential increase in fire activity. 

For current wildfire information follow, Angeles National Forest: 

• Website: fs.usda.gov/angeles
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angelesnationalforest 
• X (formally known as Twitter): https://x.com/Angeles_NF 
• InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caanf-fork-fire

Closures:

• The San Gabriel Canyon and East Fork remains closed to all forest visitors. 
• Highway 39
• East Fork Road
• Glendora Ridge Road
• Glendora Mountain Road

Fire Restriction:

The current fire danger level on Angeles National Forest is HIGH. "Know Before You Go"--to always check fire restrictions before each and every visit, as restrictions can change at any time with little to no notice: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/angeles/home/?cid=FSBDEV3_02772 

Smoke Outlook 7/21 - 7/22 Eastern Oregon

Special Statement

A Heat Advisory will be in effect today through Wednesday as expected temperatures are expected to be at or above 100 degrees. An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for Harney, Malheur, Grant, and Morrow Counties until Monday afternoon.

Fire

There are multiple fires effecting the forecast area. The Falls Fire is currently 120,919 acres and is 15% contained. The Lone Rock Fire is 116,563 acres and is 40% contained. The Durkee Fire is 101,665 acres and the Battle Mountain Complex is 6,408 acres. Hot, dry conditions will continue to result in active fire and continued smoke production across the area as multiple fires continue to burn.

Smoke

Smoke from multiple fires will continue to impact the area. Hot, dry conditions continue, and thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon. If they do occur, gusty winds will impact which areas experience smoke. Areas south of the fires continue to be the most impacted, with Burns expected to have UNHEALTHY air quality, and John Day expected to have UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS conditions. Winds are expected to shift later in the day, and areas east of the fire are expected to see more impacts. Baker City and Ontario are expected to have UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS conditions overall. Similar conditions are expected on Monday, as fires remain active and hot and dry conditions continue. It’s recommended that people try to find places with air conditioning, stay hydrated and take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside.

Durkee, Cow Valley, and Bonita Fires Update for Sunday, July 21, 2024

541-208-4371, staffed 7AM to 7PM PDT

2024.durkee@firenet.gov 

DURKEE FIRE: Start date: July 17, 2024 | Location: 5 miles southwest of Durkee, OR | Personnel: 434 | Fire size: 116,431 acres | Cause: Lightning | Containment: 0%

Yesterday, was an extremely active fire day. The Durkee Fire spread most to the southeast, with some growth in the north and west. About 24 aviation resources engaged in aerial firefighting operations over Durkee Fire yesterday, one of the largest aerial responses in the country! There was an intrusion into the restricted air space from a privately-owned drone. Thanks to the quick actions of fire personnel, aircraft did not have to be grounded and firefighting efforts were able to continue both on the ground and in the air.

Firefighters were able to conduct strategic firing operations on the southern tip of the fire up Dry Creek Road.  This helped create a fire break to slow fire spread. Firefighters have been able hold the fire from Brogan south. The Durkee Fire did spread to Malheur Reservoir last night.

Today, extreme fire behavior is anticipated again. Fire fighters in partnership with local RFPAs (Rangeland Fire Protection Associations) will engage and make progress around the fire perimeter where safe to do so. They are working on building fireline from Malheur Reservoir to Amelia Butte. Firefighters are also working to slow fire spread where the fire crossed Burnt River. A weather shift is expected today. 

COW VALLEY FIRE:  Start date: July 11, 2024 | Location: 9 miles east of Ironside, OR | Personnel: 13 | Fire size: 133,490 acres | Cause: Human caused |Containment: 78%

Firefighters working on the Cow Valley are patrolling to find any pockets of heat to extinguish. No fire spread is expected, and fire behavior is characterized as smoldering. 

BONITA FIRE: Start date: July 11, 2024 | Location: 9 miles south east of Ironside, OR | Personnel: 0 | Fire size: 2,727 acres | Cause: Human caused |Containment: 90%

Minimal fire behavior has been observed due to suppression efforts, containment features and fuel consumption. 

INVESTIGATION: Reward offered for information relating to wildfires in Malheur Reservoir area

VALE, Ore. – Fire investigators and law enforcement officials are requesting the public’s assistance in the investigation of the Cow Valley, Bonita and other small wildfires in the Malheur Reservoir area.

These fires all began in the early morning hours of July 11, between approximately 1 and 5 a.m. They are believed to be human caused and of a suspicious nature. A monetary reward is being offered for information leading to the identification of individual(s) responsible. Anyone with information about any of these incidents should call We Tip Anonymous at 1-800-47-ARSON, online at wetip.com

WEATHER AND SMOKE: There is a Red Flag warning for lightning today. Thunder is expected outside the fire area to the south. The thunderstorms will bring outflow winds tonight and could cause gusts up to 60 mph from any direction. For current smoke information, visit airfire.org 

EVACUATIONS AND CLOSURES: The Malheur County Sheriff’s has issued evacuations for the area around Durkee Fire. check for updates on the Malheur County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. The Baker County Sheriff’s Office has issued evacuations for the area around Durkee Fire. Visit the Baker County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page for more information. Baker County Sheriff's Office has closed Burnt River Canyon Road to non-local, non-emergency traffic due to the Durkee Fire.

BURN BAN: A burn ban is currently in effect for all of Malheur County, including all BLM lands.  For more information, visit https://www.malheurco.org/category/public-notices/. 

TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION: There is a temporary flight restriction over the Durkee Fire, please remember, if you fly we can’t!

Cow Valley and Durkee Fire Facebook

Special Statement

Additional monitoring locations will be added to the Smoke Outlook over the next couple days.

Fire

The Acorn and Packsaddle fires saw minimal growth yesterday, while the Long and Trout remain the most active of the SQF Lightning Fires. Expected fire behavior includes group torching, spotting, and uphill runs. 

Smoke

Yesterday, smoke generally tracked to the NW and impacted foothill communities causing MODERATE to USG conditions throughout the Outlook area. Expect similar smoke transport today with westside communities seeing MODERATE to USG conditions. The Owens Valley should see slightly less smoke with generally MODERATE conditions in the afternoon. Smoke that pooled overnight should begin to lift by early afternoon as solar heating increases and overnight inversions break.