Fire: Easy Fire    
Containment: 0%
Acres: 300+                    
Start Date: July 17, 2024                                             
Cause: Lightning                          
Location: 18 air miles west of Mazama, WA              
Total Personnel: 35                 
Fuels/Topography: timber, rugged terrain
                                         
Yesterday: Firefighters responded to a new wildfire sparked by dry lightning storms moving through the Easy Pass area of the Methow Valley and immediately reported explosive fire growth and running crown fire into the evening. Crews stayed on the fire overnight but weeks of extreme temperatures, record dry conditions, and dangerous terrain with no road access hampered initial response efforts.  

“Our goal is to stop any new growth on the Easy Fire, but this is a really rough spot,” said Chris Furr, Methow Valley District Ranger for the Forest Service. “Another day of low humidity, extreme heat, and dangerous ground conditions isn’t going to help.”  

Today: Firefighters will continue scouting terrain where containment lines would be effective at stopping any new growth on the Easy Fire. Since there are no existing roads or other natural features to limit fire spread, fire managers will use a combination of ground crews to put in containment lines and air resources to cool off hotspots with water. Steep terrain will likely limit the ability of air tanker pilots to safely fly the fire area even if retardant were effective in dense timber where typically, little if any retardant reaches the ground.

“This is just a nasty piece of ground for ground and air resources,” added Furr. “In this first 24 hours we’re going to look at every option, every tool, we have to safety corral this thing but we're also bracing for the long-haul.”

Smoke: Air resource advisors are anticipating persistent smoke remaining at Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with periods of Unhealthy to Very Unhealthy possible during evening hours as smoke settles into valley bottoms for the greater Methow Valley area. For more information on smoke and air quality please visit: https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/

Closures: Trails: Pacific Crest Trail in the Easy Pass/Rainy Pass area is closed as well as the Heather Maple Pass Trail due to closed road access. More details on other area trail closures will be shared as they become available. Roads: Highway 20 (North Cascades Highway) is fully closed between Granite Creek (MP 148) and east of the Rainy Pass Trail Head (MP 158) due to wildfire activity. Please check Washington State Department of Transportation information at https://wsdot.com/Travel/Real-time/Map/

Evacuations: None, there are no structures or homes threatened at this time.

Fire Information:
Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/waowf-easy-fire 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/OkaWenNF 
X: twitter.com/OkaWenNF
Fire Information: 509-557-0718

Stage II Fire Restriction Order

PROHIBITIONS
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50, the following acts are
prohibited on all National Forest System lands administered by the Lolo National
Forest in Granite, Missoula, Mineral, Powell, Ravalli, and Sanders Counties in Montana.
Described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this order,
hereinafter referred to as the “Described Area”:
1. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire or stove fire. 36 CFR
§ 261.52(a).
2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation
site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or
closed of all flammable materials. 36 CFR § 261.52(d).
3. Welding or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame. 36 CFR
§ 261.52(i).
4. Operating an Internal Combustion Engine. 36 CFR § 261.52(h).

EXEMPTIONS
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(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 exempting them from this Order or a written determination by a Forest Service authorized officer that a permit is not required under 36 C.F.R. § 251.50(e)(1) or (2)]. If such authorization provides for operation of an Internal Combustion Engine or welding or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame, such acts are prohibited from the hours of 1:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. each day. Outside of these hours, a one-hour foot patrol in the work area is required following cessation of these activities.

2.Persons using a device solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three feet of the device.
3.Operating generators with an approved spark arresting device within an enclosed vehicle or building or in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three feet of the generator.
4.Operating motorized vehicles on designated roads and trails, unless such road or trail is otherwise closed or restricted.
5.Emergency repair of public utilities and railroads.
6.Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting service in the performance of an official duty.

DESCRIBED AREA
All National Forest System lands administered by the Lolo National Forest in Granite, Missoula, Mineral, Powell, Ravalli, and Sanders Counties in Montana, except for the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, including the Scapegoat Wilderness, which are not included in or affected by this order.

PURPOSE
The purpose of this Order is to protect natural resources and public health and safety by reducing the probability of human-caused ignitions of wildfire during times of dry fuel conditions.

IMPLEMENTATION
1.This Order shall be in effect on July 19th, 2024 at 00:01 hours (12:01 am) and shall remain in effect until December 1, 2024, or until rescinded, whichever comes first.
2.A map identifying the Described Area is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A. For a digital version of this Order and Exhibit A, go to https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/lolo/alerts-notices
3.Unless otherwise expressly defined in this Order, the terms used in this Order are defined by the regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture, 36 C.F.R. Chapter II,Parts 200-299. If there are terms in this Order that are not expressly defined in the Order or 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299, their meaning shall be determined by their plain language definitions. 4.A violation of the above prohibitions is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C.§§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.
5.Contact the Missoula Ranger District in Missoula, MT, (406) 329-3814, and Lolo National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Missoula, MT, (406) 329-3750, for more information about this Order.

Vale, OR— Yesterday, thunderstorms occurred over and near the Cow Valley Fire area. No growth was detected, and fire activity has minimized significantly due to successful strategic firefighting operations. Firefighters continued suppression efforts connecting fire lines and extinguishing hot spots. Some Cow Valley resources aided in finding and suppressing new starts from lightning. Firefighters were able to douse one strike area with 1400 gallons of water and are confident it will not grow. 

Today, at 6am, Northwest Team 6 took command of the lightning caused Durkee Fire. It is estimated to be about 3,000 acres, located in Baker County south of the town of Durkee, West of Cottonwood Gulch near Burnt River. Surplus resources from the Cow Valley Fire are being used to help assess and suppress the Durkee fire. 

COW VALLEY FIRE: Firefighters working on the Cow Valley are continuing to patrol and find pockets of heat to extinguish. No fire spread is expected, and fire behavior is characterized as smoldering. 

BONITA FIRE: The Bonita Fire is 2,727 acres and 90% contained. Minimal fire behavior has been observed due to suppression efforts, containment features and fuel consumption. 

WEATHER AND SMOKE: It will be hot and dry today with temperatures ranging between 99-105 and low humidity around 10%. Winds will be north, northwest 5-9 MPH. The current smoke information and the air quality index, visit airnow.gov. 

EVACUATIONS AND CLOSURES: All evacuation order related to the Cow Valley Fire have been lifted. Check below for updates or 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/. 

ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL INCIDENTE DE LA MAÑANA

Fecha: 7-18-2024 Hora: 10:00 am

Tamaño: 2936 acres                                                                          Fecha/hora de inicio: 7-7-24 9:51 a

Contención: 79%                                                                               Causa: Bajo investigación

Total de personal: 396                                                                    Ubicación: Lado sur de Lytle Creek

Estructuras amenazadas:  416 Agencias de Mando Unificado: Equipo 15 de Gestión de Incidentes de California, Departamento de Bomberos del Condado de San Bernardino. 

Los bomberos patrullarán, limpiarán y comprobarán las líneas de contención durante todo el incendio. Las cuadrillas siguen preparadas para movilizarse y responder a cualquier nuevo inicio de incendio en las proximidades debido a la disponibilidad de combustibles secos. Los bomberos continuarán las operaciones de reparación de supresión y retirar el equipo de las líneas de contención y de contingencia. La contención ha aumentado hasta el 79%.

“Estamos en julio y hemos alcanzado el PL5 a nivel nacional. En California tenemos diez equipos de gestión de incidentes, y siete de ellos están asignado,” dijo Tom Clemo, Comandante de Incidentes. “Vamos a ir despacio y con cuidado con nuestro plan de reparación de la supresión.”

PL5, o Nivel de Preparación 5, indica que hay incidentes importantes en curso y que los recursos de la agencia están funcionando al máximo de su capacidad. En estas condiciones, los equipos de gestión de incidentes trabajan para tomar decisiones estratégicas que mitiguen el riesgo para la seguridad de los bomberos y gestionen los recursos con prudencia. 

El Cierre Forestal en el Bosque Nacional de San Bernardino y Angeles sigue en vigor para garantizar la seguridad de los bomberos y del público. El público tiene prohibido el uso de carreteras, senderos y zonas de recreo en la zona del incendio de Vista y no debe entrar en el bosque por Lytle Creek Road. 

CALIDAD DEL AIRE: 

Visita AirNow.gov para obtener información y medidas que puede tomar para protegerse y proteger a sus seres queridos.

CIERRE DE CARRETERAS:

Lytle Creek Road está cerrado al público en general, incluyendo todas las áreas de recreación al norte de Glen Helen Parkway.

EVACUACIONES:

Ninguna.

Nota: En un esfuerzo por comunicar rápidamente información sobre peligros inminentes, el Departamento del Sheriff del Condado de San Bernardino y el Departamento de Bomberos del Condado de San Bernardino envían notificaciones masivas de alta velocidad por teléfono y mensajes de texto. Este sistema se conoce como Sistema Telefónico de Notificación de Emergencias (TENS). Para obtener más información sobre este servicio, visite el sitio web: https://sbcfire.org/alertwarning/. 

CIERRES:

Orden de cierre en vigor en el Bosque Nacional de San Bernardino y el Bosque Nacional de Angeles. Varias carreteras, campings, áreas de picnic, senderos y áreas recreativas dispersas están cerradas al público para garantizar la seguridad de los bomberos, la comunidad y el público. Las actividades recreativas están prohibidas dentro de la zona de cierre. Más información sobre la orden de cierre está disponible en los sitios web de los bosques nacionales en https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sbnf/alerts-notices y https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices.

RESTRICCIONES CONTRA INCENDIOS:

El Bosque Nacional de San Bernardino ha aumentado las restricciones contra incendios. Las hogueras están restringidas a las zonas urbanizadas enumeradas en el Forest Order.

Members of California Interagency Incident Management Team 14 will provide an in-person briefing on the 2024 SQF Lightning fires—particularly Trout and Long Fires—for residents of Kennedy Meadows at noon on Friday, July 19 at Fire Station #18 (99075 Gorman Ave). Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions during this informal meeting.

If you are unable to attend, you will be able to view a video of the briefing Friday evening on the Sequoia National Forest's Facebook page.

Datos clave

Tamaño: 25,688                   

Fecha de inicio: 8 de junio de 2024    

Ubicación: 31 millas al NO de Chelan, WA

Contención: 14%                 

Personal: 783                          

Causa: De origen humano, a ser determinada

Recursos asignados: 14 equipos, 8 helicópteros, 21 camiones de bomberos, 24 tanques de agua, 19 maquinarias pesadas

Se realizará una reunión comunitaria en Stehekin esta tarde a las 6 PM en el centro de visitantes Golden West.

El incendio Pioneer se extiende dentro de una zona montañosa y remota del Bosque Nacional Okanogan-Wenatchee, cerca de Lake Chelan. Los bomberos ejecutan una respuesta de extinción completa en los espacios naturales de Lake Chelan-Sawtooth para proteger los bienes, vidas y propiedades en riesgo, y tienen como objetivo principal la seguridad del público y de los bomberos. Las comunidades de Chelan, Manson y Stehekin se encuentran abiertas y siguen recibiendo visitantes. 

Operaciones: Los bomberos terminaron las evaluaciones estructurales cerca de Stehekin, además de ampliar y mejorar las líneas manuales y los tendidos de mangueras cerca del Stehekin Valley Ranch. Ya que casi se completa la preparación extensa en el pueblo, los bomberos y los camiones de bomberos están preparados para proteger a la comunidad de Stehekin en caso de que el fuego llegara a acercarse. Helicópteros grandes estarán vertiendo agua hoy, para reducir la propagación del fuego a través de Hunts Creek, donde los bomberos están trabajando en tierra para proteger las estructuras y la infraestructura.

En Graham Harbor, la cuadrilla del sistema aéreo no tripulado seguirá vigilando de cerca el desague de Lone Fir, por medio de usar una cámara infrarroja para identificar cualquier fuente de calor residual en las áreas de madera alrededor de los arroyos Canoe y Lone Fir que pudieran reavivarse. Los bomberos con equipo pesado están progresando bien al mejorar la línea de topadoras al sur desde Parrish Peak hacia Cooper Corral Spring. Los recursos del incendio Pioneer siguen disponibles para ayudar en atacar fuegos que inician en el área.

Seguridad y cierres: El Servicio de Parques Nacionales-North Cascades ha ampliado su lista de cierres: https://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/fire-closures.htm. El Bosque Nacional Okanogan-Wenatchee ha emitido una orden de cierre sobre gran parte del área afectada por el incendio. Podrá encontrar detalles y mapas disponibles en: https://bit.ly/PioneerClosure. La restricción temporal de vuelo (TFR, en inglés) sobre el área del incendio fue ampliada ayer: https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_6779.html. La actividad de drones está prohibida por la TFR, ya que los helicópteros no pueden volar si hay drones no autorizados.

Evacuaciones:  Los niveles de evacuación de nivel 1, 2 y 3 permanecen vigentes alrededor del incendio Pioneer. Visite https://t.ly/QoH9w para tener más información.

Clima y humo: Permanece en efecto un aviso de calor ya que el día de hoy tendrá cielos despejados, temperaturas más altas junto con humedad relativa baja continua. Hoy, la calidad del aire en el lago arriba será de insalubre a muy insalubre para los grupos sensibles, especialmente por la mañana antes de que se despeje. El pronóstico de la calidad del aire se puede ver en: https://bit.ly/PioneerFireSmoke.. Obtenga más información sobre el humo en http://wasmoke.blogspot.com/. El jefe de bomberos emitió clasificaciones de peligro de incendio y restricciones: https://t.ly/WLBds.

Location: Humboldt County, CA., Approx. 8 miles south of Willow Creek

Size: 4,033 acres

Containment: 0%

Start Date: July 15, 2024 at 5:40 PM

Cause : Under investigation

Hill Fire Community Meeting, today, July 18, 2024, 7 p.m. at the Veterans Hall, Willow Creek, CA.

Current Situation:

Yesterday, fire activity moderated compared to previous days. Fire managers are using a full suppression strategy with crews going direct where possible while also utilizing indirect tactics in areas that pose a potential risk to firefighter safety. A few spot fires were identified to the north along Friday Ridge and resources on scene began constructing direct and indirect containment lines. Crews constructed dozer lines to the west and north of the fire. Aircraft continued to perform retardant drops along the perimeter of the fire. 

Today, the primary focus will be to the north of the fire where crews will scout for possible opportunities to construct direct dozer line south of Route 1. Firefighters will also conduct firing operations along Route 1 to strengthen the potential containment line along Friday Ridge. Aircraft will continue to perform retardant drops to slow the spread of the fire. Federal and state air resources on scene include helicopters, air tankers, and air attack. Fire behavior is expected to be moderate today with continued dry conditions. The North Coast Interagency Type 3 Incident Management Team and CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 2 are now fully integrated and working in unified command. 

Fire camp will be at the Veterans Park in Willow Creek, CA., beginning today, July 18, 2024.

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation order and warnings remain in effect. For current updates on evacuations, visit https://www.facebook.com/HumboldtSheriff and https://humboldtgov.org/2383/Current-Emergencies. Conditions are subject to change at any time, visit https://protect.genasys.com/search for a full zone description. 

Sign up for Humboldt Alert emergency notifications at https://humboldtgov.org/2014/Emergency-Notifications

Closures:

Forest Closure Order currently in effect for the area impacted by the Hill Fire. It is temporarily prohibited to be on any national forest system land, trail, or road within the closure area. To view the closure order and map of closure area visit the following link www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1191963.pdf

Road closures are currently in place on Friday Ridge Rd. at Forest Service Route 6N06, Friday Ridge Rd. at Forest Route 5N01 and Friday Fridge Rd. at Forest Route 5N04.

Fire Restrictions:

Forest fire restrictions currently in effect across the Six Rivers National Forest. Campfires and stove fires are restricted to those developed areas listed in the forest order located at https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1188610.pdf. 

Smoking, welding, and operating an internal combustion engine also have restrictions in place.

LONE ROCK FIRE UPDATE 
July 18, 2024 

Location: 10 miles SE of Condon, Oregon | Size: 77, 020 acres | Containment: 10% 

Cause: Under Investigation | Start Date: July 13, 2024 | Total Personnel: 607 

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

Fire Information Line: 541-208-4369 | Email: 2024.0404rvlonerock@firenet.gov 

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

Yesterday’s Activities: Significant fire behavior emerged yesterday afternoon, leading to notable fire growth to the south. The fire's southward growth into timber fuels increases the likelihood of crown fires and long-range spotting. In the northwest area of the fire, firefighters made progress in securing the fire line. Last night, the fire remained highly active in the southern area, crossing Forest Service Road 21. Firefighters continued to hold the fire north of Forest Service Road 25. Firefighters worked through the night providing structure protection to the surrounding communities. 

OSFM resources worked to mop up lines and further secure the community of Lonerock. Crews also worked to access and protect structures on the southern flank of the fire, as activity picked up in the afternoon. 

Today’s Activities:  Firefighters are prepared to encounter increased fire behavior this afternoon. Wildland fire crews will continue to monitor, patrol, and secure the north and northwest area. Today the remaining six structural task forces will be bolstered by a complement of 20 engines that are assigned to the Lone Rock Fire. Structural crews will be working in the community of Lonerock, and along the 25 Road on the southern front of the fire. 

Firefighters will work through the night to protect structures and suppress the fire, focusing additional resources on the more active southeastern area. 

Evacuations:  

• Level-3 Evacuations – GO NOW! Level-3 Evacuate immediately for the following areas: 
• Gilliam County: residences South of Lonerock. An evacuation center is set up at memorial hall in Condon. For more information on evacuations, visit Gilliam County Sheriff's Office Facebook page 
• Wheeler County: Township 6, Range 24. A temporary evacuation point has been set up at the Wheeler County Fairgrounds (720 E 3rd Street in Fossil, OR). Showers and public restrooms are available on site. For more information about the evacuation point, call 2-1-1. 
• Morrow County: from the West County Line along Buttermilk Canyon to HWY 207, Mile Post 10 South of Hardman to the South Morrow County line. The Red Cross will be setting up a temporary shelter at the Heppner Elementary School. For more information on evacuations, visit Morrow County Sheriff's Office Facebook page 
• Level-2 Emergency Alert – GET SET! Level-2 Be set to evacuate at a moment’s notice for the following areas:   
• Gilliam County: residences North of Lonerock. 
• Wheeler County: community of Spray. A temporary evacuation center has been set up at the Wheeler County Fairgrounds (720 E 3rd Street in Fossil, OR). Showers and public restrooms are available on site. For more information about the evacuation point, call 2-1-1. 

Weather: Hot, dry conditions are expected to persist. The southwest morning winds are expected to shift to northwest gusting winds this afternoon. This will contribute to very active fire behavior in the afternoon.  

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

Flight Restrictions: A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place above the Lone Rock Fire area. Unauthorized drone flights (UAS) pose serious risks to firefighter and public safety and the effectiveness of wildfire suppression operations. Aerial firefighting is suspended when unauthorized UAS are in the area, allowing wildfires to grow larger. 

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