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
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Trout Fire: 23,597 acres | 70% contained                                    
Long Fire: 9,204 acres | 98% contained
Total Personnel: 175                                                         

Trout Fire: Crews will continue to hold and mop-up along Sherman Pass Rd. Line improvements are underway in various areas to maintain and improve on containment. 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 is being inventoried and backhauled. Wildland fire modules are in the process of being 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 the days progress. 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: A slow cooling trend continues as high pressure slowly breaks down through the weekend. Winds will follow typical patterns for the area, with a few cumulus buildups north of the fire area on Friday. Max temperatures of 70-80 degrees are expected today with a minimum relative humidity (RH) of 20-28%. West/southwest wind speeds of 7-13 mph with gusts of 20 mph are expected after 3pm. On ridges/exposed areas wind speeds of 8-15 mph with gusts of 21 mph are expected. Tonight, minimum temps across the fire will range from 53-60 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. 

Paddock Fire update/stats update: Nevada Team 3

Fire size:                           153,327 Acres

Containment:                 0%

Location:                          Located 20 miles north of Emmett

Acres Burned:              Approximately 153,000 acres, burning in grass and brush. 

Resources Assigned:    205 (includes engines crews, hand crews, dozers, aircraft, support personnel)

Start Date:                       08/05/2024

Cause:                              Lightning-caused fire 

Evacuations and Closures: 

• Gem County Emergency Operations Center – 208.817.2060
  • https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064197575384
• Washington County:
  • https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064563945141
• Payette County:
  • https://www.facebook.com/WCEMID

BLM Facebook:              BLM Idaho Fire | Facebook

InciWeb:            Idbod Paddock Information | InciWeb (wildfire.gov)

Idaho fire information:  Boise District – Idaho Fire Information

For the latest updates and evacuation information, residents are encouraged to monitor local news and official social media channels.

Contact: Fire Information Officer Bureau of Land Management Phone: 208-384-3378 

August 9, 2024 - Forest Service wildland fire investigators are working jointly with the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the Alexander Mountain Fire, located west of Loveland, Colo. The Alexander Mountain Fire was determined to be human caused.

This is an active, ongoing investigation, and investigators from both agencies are working together closely to follow all leads. Investigators are requesting anyone with information about the start of the Alexander Mountain Fire to call the Forest Service Law Enforcement Tip line at (303) 275-5266. Photos, videos, and typed statements can also be uploaded to https://fs.us.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/amountainfire. Thanks to all of those who have already provided information.

Investigators are particularly interested in information about anyone who was in the area immediately east and below the peak of Alexander Mountain, photos of the fire between 10:30 and 11:15 a.m. on July 29, 2024, and information from anyone who spends time in the Alexander Mountain area. 

Datos clave

Tamaño:  37164           Fecha de inicio: 8 de junio de 2024        Ubicación: 31 millas al NO de Chelan, WA

Contención: 13 porciento           Personal: 653                           Causa: De orígen humano, a ser determinada

SITUACIÓN ACTUAL: El incendio se ha desplazado al extremo sur de Boulder Creek, y va avanzando hacia el noreste y está firmemente en la huella del incendio Rainbow Bridge de 2010 entre Little Boulder Creek al sur y Rainbow Creek hacia el norte. Las cuadrillas continuarán mejorando las líneas manuales alrededor de la zona para que el fuego no se acerca más en la comunidad de Stehekin.

ACTIVIDADES DE HOY: Hoy será un día difícil de incendios, ya que la posibilidad de períodos intensos de lluvias aumenta la posibilidad que fluyan escombros en el área y eleva las posibilidades de fuegos nuevos debido a las tormentas eléctricas. Debido a las ráfagas de viento de 40 mph que se prevén, los bomberos pudieran verse obligados a tomar una pausa táctica mientras que duran esos eventos. Con la información que se obtuvo del vuelo infrarrojo de anoche, los encargados del incendio están evaluando las ubicaciones para líneas de contingencia al norte del área de Boulder Creek para que el fuego se quede dentro de la huella del incendio Rainbow Bridge. Las trituradoras y otras maquinarias pesadas están reforzando las líneas de contención a lo largo de Stehekin Valley Road y continuarán todo el día.

CLIMA Y HUMO: Se ha emitido una advertencia de bandera roja por causa de los rayos y tormentas eléctricas en el área. Durante el fin de semana, una masa de aire cálido e inestable se asentará sobre el incendio Pioneer durante. Perturbaciones débiles que pasan por el noroeste traerán posibilidades intermitentes de lluvias y tormentas eléctricas. La intensidad será más fuerte y generalizada será durante el periódo más caliente en las horas de la tarde y las primeras horas de la noche. Durante este tiempo, las tormentas eléctricas traerán la posibilidad de rayos dispersos, fuertes lluvias, granizo pequeño y vientos racheados. Las temperatura se mantendrá entre los 80 y los 90 grados, con vientos generalmente ligeros y ráfagas de viento de tormentas eléctricas erráticos y breves.

El viernes se puede esperar ver una calidad del aire de bueno a moderado en la mayor parte de las comunidades del valle de Methow y en el área de Lake Chelan, con posibles períodos de humo al final de la tarde y la noche. Posiblemente Stehekin tenga humo moderado todo el día, mientras que Omak y Brewster deberían tener una buena calidad de aire.

EVACUACIONES:  Los niveles 1, 2 y 3 de evacuación siguen vigentes alrededor del incendio Pioneer. Comuníquese con el Departamento de gestión de emergencias del condado de Chelan o visite https://t.ly/QoH9w para obtener más información.

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

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

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

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

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

Correo electrónico: 2024.pioneer@firenet.gov

Northern Rockies Team 8 will transfer command of the Black Mountain Fire back to the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest on Saturday, August 10th at 6:00 AM. Robert Smith, a Type 3 Incident Commander will assume command of the fire with approximately 100 firefighters.

Current Status

Fire Operations reported 87% containment yesterday evening as firefighters successfully secured fireline over the past couple of days. Crews completed initial mop-up for most of the fire area, gridding approximately 120 feet into the black from the fireline, to search for and extinguish lingering heat. Firefighters are still working to secure the northwest corner of the fire which contains a high density of snag hazards (dead, standing trees) as well as a higher density of fuels on the ground. Feller bunchers and crews are reducing fuels along the Lincoln Ditch Road to create an additional holding line to protect private structures and land should the fire move further to the east and south.

Over the past couple of days, no additional heat sources were found to the east of the main fire perimeter. On Wednesday, UAS operations (Unmanned aircraft Systems Operations or use of a drone) along with infrared detection was used to search for heat 300 feet from the perimeter; no areas of heat were located.

Approximately 100 firefighters, including 3 crews, 2 engines, and a number of pieces of heavy equipment will remain on the incident. 

Given the success of firefighter efforts to secure the fire perimeter, this will be the final update for the Black Mountain Fire. Please refer to Inciweb for the most up to date information regarding fire statistics. The Helena-Lewis and Clark Facebook page will share changes regarding Evacuations and Closures.

Weather

A light chance for showers and thunderstorms on Friday with probabilities increasing to a 40% chance for thunderstorms and 55% to 70% chance for rain. Temperatures are on a gradual warming trend.

Evacuations and Closures

Evacuations: Per the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff's Office, an Evacuation Warning remains in effect. The following area is open to RESIDENTS ONLY: North of Lone Point Dr and Tamarack. North of North Lincoln Gulch/Morris Dr. North of the intersection of Beaver Creek Rd and Stonewall Creek and all feeder roads north of that intersection.

Closures: The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest road, trail, and area closure order remain in effect. The closure order and map is posted on Inciweb, Black Mountain Fire.

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Northern Rockies Team 8, Type III Incident Management Team led by Incident Commander Brad Bergman.  

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This is an update to the Borel Fire.

Zones: 735B, 737A, 738, 740B, 747A, 736, 741A have all been downgraded from an evacuation warning to a normal status.

The evacuation orders for zones 737B and 739A have been lifted.

No further advisories are in place for these zones.

Click on the link below for health and safety information for safely returning home: https://kernpublichealth.com/returning-home-after-a.../

Follow the link to view the updated map: https://go.genasys.com/d8zclc

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This is an update to the Borel Fire in the Breckenridge Area.

Genasys Zone KRN 403 has been re-split to reflect updated evacuation statuses. KRN-403 has been split North and South, just north of Forest State Route 28S62.

The northern portion, now KRN-403A is no longer under an evacuation order. This order has been lifted, no further advisories in place for this zone.

The southern portion, now KRN-403-B remains under an evacuation order. Those that remain in an evacuation order should be aware that visibility in the area can be reduced and roads may become blocked.

Click on the link below for health and safety information for safely returning home: https://kernpublichealth.com/returning-home-after-a.../

Follow the link to view an updated map: https://go.genasys.com/d8zclc

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For the most updated information, please continue to monitor local media or visit ReadyKern

If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1.

Quick Facts

Size: 1754 acres | Start Date: July 17, 2024 | Location: 17 miles west of Mazama, WA | Containment: 0% Cause: Lightning | Resources Assigned: 185

CURRENT SITUATION: The fire remains on the northeast side of State Route 20, burning in timber on extremely steep slopes between Mebee Pass and Mount Hardy. Single tree torching may produce short-range spotting up to half-a-mile downwind. Crews have wrapped the Washington Pass SnoTel site and have installed sprinklers and hose line.

TODAY: A red flag warning is in effect for the Easy Fire and portions of western slopes of the Washington Cascades for Friday and Friday night for scattered lightning and gusty outflow winds. With expected wind gusts of 40 mph, firefighters may be forced to take a tactical pause during those events. Storms will start off dry but may bring wetting rains. Of primary concern to fire managers is the possibility of new starts and erratic winds that could rapidly escalate fire behavior. The fire will continue to finger uphill above Swamp Creek toward Mount Hardy with the potential for spotting over the ridgetop into the headwaters of the Methow River.

WEATHER AND SMOKE: Thunderstorms on Friday will start off dry with potential for new fire starts. Storms will slowly transition wet with the potential for heavier rain cores to produce upwards of a quarter of an inch. If these heavier rain cores fall over the Easy Fire, there is concern for small debris flows. The Easy fire will continue to experience light southeast winds on Friday then transition to northwest winds in the evening and through the day on Saturday with afternoon temperatures remaining in the 70s and 80s.

Expect good to moderate air quality across most of the communities in the Methow Valley and in the Lake Chelan area on Friday, with periods of smoke possible in the late afternoon and evening. Stehekin will likely experience moderate smoke throughout the day, while Omak and Brewster should have good air quality.

CLOSURES: State Route 20 is closed in both directions between Granite Creek (MP 148) and Easy Pass Trailhead (MP 157): https://wsdot.com/Travel/Real-time/Map/. State Route 20 will remain closed through the weekend as crews continue working to mitigate hazards. Washington Department of Transportation will reevaluate conditions on Monday August 12, 2024. The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has closures in place for trails within the fire area: https://bit.ly/EasyFireClosures. This closure includes a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail. Campfires are prohibited. There is a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) in place over the fire: https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_6779.html. Unauthorized drone activity is prohibited under the TFR.

EVACUATIONS: There are no evacuations in place for the Easy Fire. Visitors recreating in the area should be vigilant of surroundings and stay out of closed areas.

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

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

Fire Information Line: 541-861-5808, 8 AM to 8 PM

Email: 2024.easy@firenet.gov

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Media Contact:

Public Information Officer, Vicki Shaffer and Amy Ricotta, 970-823-4060

Bucktail Fire Update – August 9, 2024, 1:00 p.m. 

Nucla, Colorado 

Start Date: August 1, 2024

Cause: Unknown

Size: 7,177 acres 

Percent Contained: 10%

Resources Assigned: 193 personnel

Crews (8); Engines (5); Water tenders (2); Air Resources (4); Heavy Equipment (7)

Yesterday: With the secured line in place, fire crews successfully conducted hand and aerial ignitions on the northwestern side of the fire. Helicopters continued interior burning into the evening which supported a low intensity fire to reduce understory vegetation.  This method of igniting fires and burnout operations controls the speed, intensity, and overall fire behavior.  The significant fire growth is due to these operations. 

Today: Firefighters and helicopters will continue to scout for burnout opportunities and hand igntions will continue as possible.  Expect additional smoke again this afternoon from these operations. Firefighters will continue to strengthen firelines and increase containment.  Road and area closures will remain in place throughout the weekend. 

Weather: Monsoon moisture increases today and will remain elevated through the coming week. Storms will be capable of strong and unpredictable outflow winds along with an increasing potential for excessive rainfall.  Today’s temperatures will range from 81-86F while relative humidity will be 30-35%.

Evacuations: None.

Closures:  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! 

Datos clave

Tamaño: 1754 acres     Fecha de inicio: 17 de julio de 2024      Ubicación: 17 millas al oeste de Mazama, WA       Contención: 0%            Causa: Rayo                                          Recursos asignados: 185

SITUACIÓN ACTUAL:  El incendio sigue ardiendo en el extremo noreste de la carretera 20, entre madera ubicada en pendientes demasiado empinadas entre Mebee Pass y Mount Hardy. La quema de árboles individuales pudiera producir fuegos salpicados de corto alcance de hasta media milla. Las cuadrillas han envuelto el sitio Washington Pass SnoTel y han instalado rociadores y mangueras.

HOY:  Está vigente una advertencia de bandera roja para el incendio Easy y partes de las laderas al oeste de las Cascadas de Washington para el viernes y el viernes por la noche por causa de relámpagos dispersos y vientos racheados. Debido a las ráfagas de viento que se esperan de 40 mph, los bomberos pueden verse obligados a tomar una pausa táctica durante esos eventos. Al principio las tormentas comenzarán secas, pero después pudieran traer lluvias húmedas. La mayor preocupación para los encargados del incendio es la posibilidad de fuegos nuevos y vientos erráticos que podrían intensificar rápidamente la actividad del fuego. El fuego continuará subiendo por encima de Swamp Creek hacia Mount Hardy, con la posibiidad de fuegos salpicados sobre la cima de la cresta en la cabecera del río Methow.

CLIMA Y HUMO: El viernes las tormentas eléctricas comenzarán secas con la posibilidad de iniciar nuevos incendios. Las tormentas lentamente cambiarán a lluvia con la posibilidad de lluvia de más de una cuarta pulgada. Si esta lluvia pesada cae sobre el incendio Easy, existe la preocupación de pequeños flujos de escombros. El incendio Easy continuará con vientos ligeros del sureste el viernes, luego pasará a vientos del noroeste por la noche y el sábado, con temperaturas por la tarde que se mantendrán entre los 70 y 80 grados.

El viernes se puede esperar ver una calidad del aire de bueno a moderado en la mayor parte de las comunidades del valle de Methow y en el área de Lake Chelan, con posibles períodos de humo al final de la tarde y la noche. Posiblemente Stehekin tenga humo moderado todo el día, mientras que Omak y Brewster deberían tener una buena calidad de aire.

CIERRES: La Ruta Estatal 20 está cerrada en ambas direcciones entre Granite Creek (MP 148) e Easy Pass Trailhead (MP 157): https://wsdot.com/Travel/Real-time/Map/. La carretera 20 permanecerá cerrada el fin de semana mientras las cuadrillas continúan trabajando para minimizar los peligros. El Departamento de Transporte de Washington reevaluará las condiciones el lunes 12 de agosto de 2024. El Bosque Nacional Okanogan-Wenatchee tiene cierres vigentes para los senderos dentro del área del incendio: https://bit.ly/EasyFireClosures. Este cierre incluye una parte del sendero Pacific Crest Trail. Están prohibidas las fogatas. Hay una restricción temporal de vuelo (TFR, en inglés) sobre el área del incendio: https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_6779.html. La actividad de drones no autorizados está prohibida por la TFR.

EVACUACIONES: No existen órdenes de evacuación para el incendio Easy. Cualquiera que utilice la zona para recrearse debe estar atento a su entorno y permanecer fuera de las áreas cerradas.
 

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/waowf-easy-fire
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560760893080
Línea de información sobre el incendio: 541-861-5808, de 8 AM a 8 PM
Correo electrónico: 2024.pioneer@firenet.gov