Special Statement

Smoke from the new fire South of Orleans, may impact the West portion of the Outlook area.

Fire

The fire is at 429,118 acres with 36% containment. The fire continues to be active in the Mill Creek drainage and in the interior of the perimeter due to heavy, dry fuels. Fire behavior will be moderate today with smoke shading until the inversion lifts late afternoon.

Smoke

Smoke continues to impact Shingletown and Chester. Chester could remain in the USG range throughout the day and will remain in the Lake Almanor area until winds can clear the smoke out. Areas to the West of the fire are in Good-to-Moderate air quality conditions. Smoke should decrease in these areas today due to the west/southwest winds.

Be Smoke Aware

If you smell smoke, and it is impacting you, seek relief if possible.

Saturday, August 10, 2024

The Homestead Complex includes seven fires totaling 3,726 acres with an overall containment of 14%. There are 415 personnel currently working on the fire. Twelve fellow firefighters from Australia and New Zealand have arrived and will be serving in a range of resource positions on the fire. Fire managers continue directing resources to fires based on threats to property, infrastructure, industry, and areas with the highest probability of success while providing for firefighter and public safety. The fire is being managed by Northwest Incident Management Team 8. 

Yesterday, on the No Man Fire (1,334 acres), control line on the west flank continued to prevent westerly movement of the fire. The fire remained active in the southeast corner and northern flanks of the fire as crews resumed tactical burnout operations. Burnout operations were supported with helicopter bucket drops. Additional tactical burnout operations are planned for tomorrow. Crews continued to prep and put in hose lays along roads serving as control lines.  On the Salmon 33 Fire (237 ac.), the fire was active along the northeastern flank near the 3815 Road. Crews assessed the south flank for further containment. Two engines were assigned to the area for nightshift patrol operations. Horse Heaven Creek Fire (997 ac.), firefighters continued improving and plumbing line with hoselays along the north side of Windy Creek. Heavy equipment arrived from other areas of the fire to begin work on prepping roads to serve as contingency lines. On the Fuller Lake Fire (253 ac.), on the east side of Fuller Lake, the fire continued to back down to the 5851 Road that is serving as a control line. On the Bullpup Fire (361 ac.), firefighters continued snag falling operations along the 5851 Road and strengthened control lines. On the east flank, the fire continued to back down to the 300 Road serving as a control line as planned. On the Reynolds Butte Fire (330 ac), firefighters continued to be successful with establishing more direct dozer line along the east flank of the fire off of the 3850 Road. Crews completed containment line and continued mopping-up around the five acre slopover tying the area back into the primary containment line. Crews discovered an additional small spot fire that was mopped-up. 

Today, on the No Man Fire, firefighters will be focusing efforts on strengthening containment lines along the northern and southern flanks of the fire doing tactical burnouts designed to establish more black (consumed fuel) between the active fire edge and control lines. Crews continued to prep and put in hoselays along control lines in support of burnout and mop-up operations. On the Salmon 33 Fire, crews will continue to extend and strengthen containment lines and conduct tactical burnout operations. On the Horse Heaven Creek Fire, crews will continue work on improving handline and extending hoselays as well as establishing additional contingency lines using heavy equipment where possible. On the Fuller Lake and Bullpup Fires, engine crews will be patrolling control lines and conducting suppression actions as needed. On the Reynolds Butte Fire, firefighters plan to establish more direct dozer line construction on the southwest flank of the fire. Mop-up will continue along established control lines, including the approximate five acre slopover from a few days ago. Crews will be extending hoselays along completed control lines in support of burnout and mop-up operations. The Lost Bucket Fire (34 ac.) was contained on July 29 and continues to show minimal fire activity. The fire is in a patrol status. 

Today’s weather will again be very similar to the last few days and include smoky and hazy conditions in the valley and sheltered drainages for most of the day. Temperatures will be in the mid-70s to lower 80s in the higher elevations and mid-80s in the lower elevations. Winds will start out coming from the east then becoming west-northwest in the afternoon. 

Current forest fire restrictions and danger ratings are:  

Fire Danger Rating: Very High  

Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPL): 3  

Public Use Fire Restrictions (PUR): 3 

CLOSURES:  

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Roseburg District, has issued a closure order for portions of BLM land which border the Umpqua National Forest Emergency Fire Closure north of Steamboat. The closure order can be viewed here: https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2024-07/orwa-fpo-rbg-072624.pdf.  

The Umpqua National Forest has Emergency Fire Closures in place. ORDER NO. 06-15-24-05 and ORDER NO. 06-15-02-24-01 can be found here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/umpqua/alerts-notices. 

Fire Prevention: 

Know Before You Go, Fire Restrictions are in place to help decrease the potential of accidental human starts. Check often for the most current Fire Restrictions of where you will be recreating and working. #knowbeforeyougo #onlyyoucanpreventwildfires #thankyoufirefighters 

Willamette Complex South Update

Chalk, Coffeepot, McKinley, Moss Mountain, Tire Mountain, 208, and 217 Fires

Saturday, August 10, 2024

Total Willamette Complex Personnel: 1,273

Total Willamette Complex  Acres: 13,040

Fire Cause: Lightning 

Summary

On Friday, weather conditions remained suitable for continued progress on fireline construction and low-intensity firing operations using uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). While fire managers anticipate that these fires will continue to burn until a season-ending event, progress continues to keep communities safe. 

On Saturday morning, August 10 the Alaska Complex Incident Management Team (CIMT) 3 took command of the seven Willamette Complex South fires. The team is led by Incident Commander (IC) Peter Butteri. Alaska CIMT 3 is grateful for the work of outgoing Rocky Mountain CIMT1 and will build from their work to establish strong lines of communication with crews on the ground and with local communities. 

Chalk Fire (4,930 acres, 50% containment)
On Friday, the Chalk Fire continued to burn actively on the west side, where aerial firing operations targeted previously unburned islands within the fire perimeter to remove fuels and reduce the risk of high-intensity fire. Otherwise, fire activity is minimal. Crews will continue to strengthen and patrol indirect containment lines outside the western and northern edges of the fire. 

Coffeepot Fire (5,907 acres, 35% containment)
Friday saw minimal fire activity on the south, west, and northern portions of the Coffeepot Fire where suppression actions have been successful. Aerial firing operations were successful in removing fuels within previously unburned islands near the southeastern edge of the fire perimeter. Crews continue to strengthen and secure indirect containment lines around the southeastern edges of the fire along Forest Roads 2120 and 2129. 

Moss Mountain Fire (627 acres, 0% containment)
The rugged terrain and erratic wind within and surrounding the Moss Mountain Fire makes this area especially dangerous for firefighters and challenging for managers to predict potential fire behavior. Fire managers will look for opportunities to minimize fire spread south by identifying areas to construct and secure indirect line tying into previously burned areas. Crews in the area will continue to construct indirect fireline along Forest Roads 2120 and 23 to prepare for potential future fire spread. 

208 Fire (183 acres, 0% containment)
The 208 Fire in the Diamond Peak Wilderness has shown little growth over the past several days. Fire managers will assess the fire today from the air, conditions permitting. 

217 Fire, Tire Mountain Fire, and McKinley Fire 
The 217, Tire Mountain, and McKinley Fires are 100% contained and in patrol status. 

Weather and Fire Behavior

The weekend will be the start of a cooling trend. Winds will remain light and primarily from the northwest. By Monday, cooler marine air will bring lower temperatures and higher relative humidities. As a result, fire behavior is expected to decrease in intensity over the next several days. 

Evacuations

For evacuation information please visit: https://www.LaneCountyOR.gov/2024wildfires 

To sign up for evacuation alerts please visit: https://www.LaneAlerts.org  

Closures and Fire Restrictions

Area, road, trail, and recreation site closures are in place on the Willamette National Forest in the vicinity of many active fires. Temporary road barricades are in place to restrict traffic across the fire areas.

For specific closure information follow this link:  
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/willamette/alerts-notices/?cid=fseprd552029 

Fire restrictions on the Willamette National Forest may be found at this link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-notices/?aid=81487

Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) are in place over the Chalk, Coffeepot, and Moss Mountain Fires. Wildfires are a no-fly zone for unauthorized aircraft, including drones. If you fly, we can’t. For more information, visit http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.   

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For More Information 

Phone: (541) 208-1742, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Email: 2024.willamettecomplex@firenet.gov 

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orwif-willamette-complex-fires-south

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

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WillametteComplexFiresSouth

Current Situation

The Pyramid, Slate and Ore fires are not yet fully contained and continue to have potential for growth, as intense heat has been detected by infrared technology. 

Pyramid Fire 

East of Middle Santiam Wilderness, 1,323 Acres, 47 Percent Contained, Lightning Caused

Yesterday, firefighters focused on managing increased fire activity on the northwestern flank that threatened the fire line using aircraft.  They also secured and mopped up the north edge of the fire and patrolled the hand line. Along the southern perimeter, crews also continued to improve the dozer line.  Today, firefighters continue to hold the line along the north, east and south perimeters by securing previous firing operations and existing hand and dozer lines.

Slate Fire

5 miles SW of Detroit, 69.4 Acres, 99 Percent Contained, 65 Personnel, Under Investigation

Today, crews continue to patrol and secure the fire perimeter to keep the fire within its current footprint.  Due to continued progress over the last week, the Willamette National Forest will be taking over command of the Slate Fire beginning Sunday, August 11.  Crews will continue to patrol and secure the perimeter.  Today will be the last written update of the Slate Fire from California Incident Management Team 13.

Weather & Fire Behavior

Milder conditions, and increased marine influence, are expected to continue through the weekend. Predicted maximum temperature today is 84 to 88 °F in the valleys and 78 to 82 °F on the ridgetops. Predicted minimum relative humidity is 38 to 44 percent in the valleys and 46 to 52 percent on the ridgetops. There is a very slight chance of isolated thunder in the evening. Even as weather beings to moderate, fire behavior will continue to be active. Higher winders will generate improved smoke transport, however clear skies and sun on fuels may result in an increase in fire behavior. Smoke and air quality conditions are available on: AirNow.gov 

Evacuations, Closures & Fire Restrictions

On July 17th, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Willamette National Forest, issued a Level 3: Go Now Evacuation Alert for the closure area affected. Please refer to the Linn County Fire Map https://tinyurl.com/LinnCoFireMap for full details of the issued evacuation area (which will appear in red). To sign up for evacuation alerts, visit https://www.linnsheriff.org/. 

Area, road, trail, and recreation site closures are in effect in the Willamette National Forest. Specific information is posted at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-notices/?aid=61574. 

Fire restrictions are in effect for Willamette National Forest. Read the complete restrictions at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-notices/?aid=81487. 

Wildfires are a no-fly zone for unauthorized aircraft, including drones. If you fly, we can’t. For more information, visit http://knowbeforeyoufly.org

Warner Peak Fire Daily Update

Saturday, August 10, 2024

Location of Origin: 6 miles East of Plush, on the Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge

Start Date: August 5, 2024

Size: 39,923 acres                                                       

Percent Contained: 0%

Cause: Undetermined, Under Investigation                 

Fuels: Brush, Tall Grass

Resources Assigned: 4 Crews, 14 Engines, 3 Helicopters, 8 Single Engine Air Tankers, 1 Type 1 Airtanker, 3 Water Tenders, 2 Bulldozers

Operations: Yesterday, firefighters were challenged by very active fire behavior on the east and northeast portions of the fire. Several spot fires were caught and contained on the eastern side, where firefighters were successful in halting spread at existing roads for most of the day. At approximately 5 p.m. a spot fire escaped and grew rapidly towards the northeast, keeping crews and aerial resources busy until dusk. A full night shift was staffed last night to take advantage of favorable weather conditions for strategic firing operations along the Hart Mountain Road from Blue Sky Road west to the Refuge entrance. Firing serves to strengthen a control line by removing fuels in advance of natural fire growth. This slows fire progression when it encounters the reduced fuel load and reduces the likelihood that natural fire will cross a control line. Crews also performed firing operations around the Refuge Headquarters and worked diligently through the night to hold the line and protect the Headquarters. On the west side, firefighters focused on preventing growth from the origin near Hart Lake further west towards Plush and were successful in those efforts. Firefighters on the southern edge worked on building and reinforcing fire lines using the South Boundary Road as a control line and will continue that work today. Additional resources arrived yesterday, including crews, engines, and two bulldozers that were put to work improving roads to be used as fire line on the south and west perimeters.

The Southwest Complex Incident Management Team 1 is en route to manage the Warner Peak Fire. They will assume command on Sunday at 6 a.m.

Closures: The Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge is closed for the safety of the general public.

Weather: No significant weather pattern changes are expected over the next few days, so expect similar conditions again today. Temperatures will gradually trend cooler into early next week and daytime humidity will trend slightly higher. Isolated thunderstorms are looking less likely for this weekend.

Smoke: Wildfire smoke may impact the community of Plush. Go to fire.airnow.gov/ to see the latest smoke conditions in your community. 

Official fire information can be found on these sites:

• Inciweb: https://inciweb.fs2c.usda.gov/incident-information/orshr-warner-peak 
• Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/hart-mountain-national-antelope 
• The South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SCOFMPFIREINFO 

Retreat Fire

Fire Information: 509-213-4890    Email: 2024.retreat@firenet.gov

Ubicación: 14 millas al suroeste de Naches, WA
Fecha de inicio: 23 de julio de 2024
Causa: Bajo investigación
Tamaño: 45.601 acres
Contención: 66%
Recursos: 536 personas en total; 4 excavadoras; 9 cuadrillas de bomberos; 51 camiones de bomberos.

MENSAJES CLAVE:
El corredor de la autopista 12 permanece cerrado a la circulación pública por razones de seguridad de los bomberos y del público. Los grandes árboles peligrosos debilitados por el fuego siguen suponiendo un riesgo de caída sobre la autopista en momentos inesperados. A lo largo del corredor, que se prevé que permanezca cerrado durante varios días, sigue habiendo focos de combustión lenta.

Hoy, la zona del incendio está bajo aviso de bandera roja hasta las 21.00 horas por tormentas y vientos racheados.
 

SITUACIÓN ACTUAL:
El Equipo 14 de Gestión de Incidentes Complejos de California gestiona el incendio de Retreat con una estrategia de extinción total, dando prioridad a la seguridad pública y de los bomberos. Los bomberos están localizando y eliminando puntos calientes y añadiendo profundidad a las líneas de control.
 

Los equipos de bomberos seguirán patrullando las líneas de control para asegurarse de que no haya calor o fuego que amenace la línea. Las cuadrillas también continuarán extinguiendo los puntos calientes donde sea necesario. La mayor cantidad de calor y humo se encuentra en el lado noroeste del incendio, donde los equipos de extinción completaron las operaciones contra incendios la semana pasada. Los equipos pesados están construyendo el cortafuegos cerca de las carreteras forestales 1200 y 1201. Este cortafuegos sombreado será una línea de control alternativa para proteger las estructuras de la zona del lago Rimrock. Los bomberos
continúan limpiando y patrullando alrededor de las estructuras en Camp Ghormley, Lost Lake Road y el corredor de la autopista 12.
 

Los bomberos y los organismos locales han empezado a determinar las obras de reparación necesarias y planificarán cómo llevarlas a cabo en las próximas semanas.
 

METEOROLOGÍA Y COMPORTAMIENTO DEL FUEGO:
Anoche, las cuadrillas observaron lluvia ligera y relámpagos en toda la zona del incendio. Sin embargo, no detectaron nuevos focos de incendio. La amenaza de tormentas continúa el sábado por la tarde. Las temperaturas seguirán siendo las mismas que ayer, pero volverá a soplar viento del oeste y la humedad aumentará con fuerza. Existe la posibilidad de que se incendien árboles aislados en las elevaciones boscosas del incendio. Los cordones interiores de pino ponderosa pueden seguir encendidos y arder activamente con el quemado de un solo árbol.
 

CIERRES Y EVACUACIONES:
Para obtener la información más actualizada sobre evacuaciones, visite la Administración de Emergencias del Condado de Yakima en este enlace: Sitio web de la Administración de Emergencias de Yakima.

•  La autopista 12 permanece cerrada entre la Y de la autopista 410 y la cima del puerto en el punto kilométrico 151.
• Cierre de incendios en el Bosque Nacional Okanogan-Wenatchee : www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/alerts-notices/?aid=89192.
• La Región Sureste del Departamento de Recursos Naturales del Estado de Washington (DNR) ha cerrado temporalmente el Bosque Estatal de Ahtanum debido al aumento de la actividad del incendio adyacente Retreat Fire que arde cerca de Rimrock Lake. El público puede acceder a la información más actualizada sobre cierres en www.dnr.wa.gov/ahtanum.
•  El Departamento de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de Washington ha cerrado la mayor parte de la zona silvestre de Oak Creek al acceso público debido al incendio Retreat Fire hasta el 23 de agosto para garantizar la seguridad pública y facilitar las labores de extinción. Encontrará más información en Áreas silvestres | Departamento de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de Washington.

CALIDAD DEL AIRE Y HUMO
Las condiciones de la calidad del aire y del humo y las previsiones de humo pueden consultarse en https://www.airnow.gov/.

Mapa de Información Pública del Retiro 10 de agosto

Sat, 08/10/2024 - 12:21

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Mapa de Información Pública del Retiro 10 de agosto

Mapa con la ubicación del Incendio Retreat y sus alrededores

Current SitUation

The Pyramid, Slate and Ore fires are not yet fully contained and continue to have potential for growth, as intense heat has been detected by infrared technology. 

Ore Fire

Blue River, 2,507 Acres, 21% Contained, 168 Total Personnel, Under Investigation

Even with increased moisture and lower temperatures over the past few days, heavy dead and down fuels contributed to active fire behavior yesterday.  Crews continued monitoring and patrolling the fire through the night. Today, crews on the western flank will continue to hold and patrol the 1509 Road and evaluate and assess opportunities for firing planned indirect lines.  Crews to the north will also evaluate opportunities for future firing operations.  Crews and heavy equipment across the Ore Fire continue to prepare indirect fire lines and secure threats to the line by removing trees, snags and other fuels, and suppressing any flare-ups or hot spots. 

Weather & FIre Behavior

Milder conditions, and increased marine influence, are expected to continue through the weekend. Predicted maximum temperature today is 84 to 88 °F in the valleys and 78 to 82 °F on the ridgetops. Predicted minimum relative humidity is 38 to 44 percent in the valleys and 46 to 52 percent on the ridgetops. There is a very slight chance of isolated thunder in the evening. Even as weather beings to moderate, fire behavior will continue to be active. Higher winds will generate improved smoke transport, however clear skies and sun on fuels may result in an increase in fire behavior. Smoke and air quality conditions are available on: AirNow.gov 

Evacuations, Closures & Fire Restrictions

On July 17th, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Willamette National Forest, issued a Level 3: Go Now Evacuation Alert for the closure area affected. Please refer to the Linn County Fire Map https://tinyurl.com/LinnCoFireMap for full details of the issued evacuation area (which will appear in red). To sign up for evacuation alerts, visit https://www.linnsheriff.org/. 

Area, road, trail, and recreation site closures are in effect in the Willamette National Forest. 

Specific information is posted at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-notices/?aid=61574. 

Fire restrictions are in effect for Willamette National Forest. Read the complete restrictions at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-notices/?aid=81487. 

Wildfires are a no-fly zone for unauthorized aircraft, including drones. If you fly, we can’t. For more information, visit http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

Retreat Fire

Fire Information: 509-213-4890    Email: 2024.retreat@firenet.gov

Location:  14 miles southwest of Naches, WA

Start Date: July 23, 2024

Cause: Under Investigation

Size: 45,601 acres

Containment: 66%

Resources: 536 Total Personnel; 4 Dozers; 9 Hand Crews; 51 Engines

Key Messages:  

The Highway 12 corridor remains closed to public travel for firefighter and public safety reasons. Large fire-weakened hazard trees continue to pose a risk of falling on the highway at unexpected times. Smoldering hot spots remain along the corridor, which is expected to remain closed for several days.

Today, the fire area is under a red flag warning until 9 pm for thunderstorms and gusty winds. 

Current Status:

California Complex Incident Management Team 14 manages the Retreat Fire under a full suppression strategy, prioritizing public and firefighter safety. Firefighters are locating and removing hotspots and adding depth to control lines.

Fire crews will continue patrolling control lines to ensure no heat or fire threatens the line. Crews will also continue to extinguish hot spots where needed. The most heat and smoke are located on the fire's northwest side, where hotshot crew completed firing operations last week. Heavy equipment crews are constructing the shaded fuel break near Forest Roads 1200 and 1201. This shaded fuel break will be an alternate control line to protect structures in the Rimrock Lake area. Firefights continue to mop up and patrol around the structures at Camp Ghormley, Lost Lake Road, and the Highway 12 corridor. 

Firefighters and local agencies have begun identifying the needed fire suppression repair work and will be planning how to complete it in the coming weeks. 

Weather and Fire Behavior:

Last night, crews observed light rain and lightning across the fire area. However, they did not detect any new fire starts. The threat of thunderstorms continues on Saturday afternoon. Temperatures will remain the same as yesterday, but there will be a shift back to a westerly wind, and humidity will spike strongly. There is potential for single tree torching in the timbered elevations of the fire. Interior ponderosa pine stringers can continue to ignite and burn actively with single tree torching.

Closures and Evacuations:

For the most up-to-date information on evacuations, please visit Yakima County Emergency Management located at this link: Yakima Emergency Management website.

• US Hwy 12 remains closed between the Y at Hwy 410 and the summit of the Pass at milepost 151.
• Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Retreat Fire Closure: www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/alerts-notices/?aid=89192.
• The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Southeast Region has temporarily closed the Ahtanum State Forest due to increased activity from the adjacent Retreat Fire burning near Rimrock Lake. The public can access the most up-to-date closure information at www.dnr.wa.gov/ahtanum.
• Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has closed the majority of the Oak Creek Wildlife Area to public access due to the Retreat Fire until August 23 to ensure public safety and facilitate firefighting efforts. More information can be found at Wildlife Areas | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife.

AIR QUALITY AND SMOKE:

Air quality and smoke conditions and smoke outlooks can be found at https://www.airnow.gov/

Retreat Fire PIO Map - August 10, 2024

Sat, 08/10/2024 - 12:20

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Retreat Fire PIO Map - August 10, 2024

Retreat Fire PIO Map

Williams Mine Fire Update for Saturday, August 10, 2024

KEY MESSAGES: 

Complex Incident Management Team Northwest 13 assumed command of the fire today at 6:00 a.m. 

The Williams Mine Fire is being managed as a full suppression fire. Efforts will continue to minimize impacts on the Trout Lake community as well as grazing allotments and historic structures. 

The fire perimeter is approximately 3.5 miles away from the closest point of the Yakama Nation Reservation.

CURRENT STATUS: 

Today's winds will generate fire spread south and east. The fire is burning with rapid growth in a previously burned area and sustained growth in unburnt areas is expected. There are multiple spot fires ¼ and ½ a mile from the head of the fire. Firefighters and heavy equipment continue to build containment lines by clearing brush and vegetation along the fire perimeter. Suppression resources are also locating spot fires that were established by strong winds earlier in the week.  Structure protection resources continued to map infrastructure in order to provide 

WEATHER:

There is an increased chance of thunderstorms starting at 12:00 p.m. today. Winds will increase out of the west/northwest to 10mph throughout the day, a distinct change from the eastern winds seen yesterday. The relative humidity (RH) value will drop and moisture recoveries are expected to be poor, leading to drier fuels on the landscape. 

CLOSURES:  

Level 2 & 3 evacuations are in effect for the community of Trout Lake. An evacuation center is located at 1455 NW Bruin County Road, White Salmon, Washington. Evacuations are coordinated through the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office and the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office. The FS-23 and FS-25 roads are closed, see the Williams Mine Area and Road Closure for more details. The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is closed from the PCT's intersection with FS 23 to Potato Hill. The closure spans the entire Mt Adams Wilderness.

WALLOWA-WHITMAN NATIONAL FOREST
Forest Order #06-16-01-24-05
TOWN GULCH FIRE EMERGENCY AREA CLOSURE

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited in the area described in this Order within the Whitman Ranger District of the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. This Order is effective from August 7, 2024, through October 1, 2024, unless rescinded sooner.

PROHIBITIONS:

1. Entering into or being upon National Forest System Lands closed for the protection of public health and safety. 36 CFR § 261.53(e)
2. Being on the road. 36 CFR § 261.54(e)
3. Being on a trail 36 CFR § 261.55(a)
4. Entering or using a developed recreation site or portion thereof. 36 CFR § 261.58(b)

CLOSURE AREA:
The closure applies to the NFS areas, roads, campgrounds, and trails and trailheads described below and as depicted on the Map (Exhibit A). 

Beginning at Forest Service Road (FSR) 7000 (East Eagle Road) at the Forest Boundary, proceeding north to FSR 7015 (Empire Gulch Road), then east on FSR 7015 to FSR 7700, then east on FSR 7700 to FSR 7710, then east on FSR 7710 to the forest boundary, then south on the forest boundary until the forest boundary turns west, then west on the Forest Boundary to junction of FSR 7000 at the point of beginning. Forest Service Road 7700 from Hwy 86 to 7700\7710 junction is closed.

(Use of Forest Service Roads 7000, 7015, 7700 north of 7700\7710 junction is permitted.)

EXEMPTIONS:
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R., § 261.53 (e), the following persons are exempt from this order:

1. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order) specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission.
2. Any Federal, State or local law enforcement officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.

These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A.

Violation of these prohibitions are 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 U.S.C. § 551 and 18 U.S.C. §§ 3551, 3559, 3571, and 3581.)

Executed in Baker City, Oregon, this 7th day of August, 2024.