Retreat Fire

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

inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wases-retreat

Location:  14 miles southwest of Naches, WA

Start Date: July 23, 2024

Cause: Under Investigation

Size: 45,588 acres

Containment: 63%

Resources: 549 Total Personnel; 4 Dozers; 9 Hand Crews; 53 Engines

Key Messages:  

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

Current Status:

California Complex Incident Management Team 14 is managing the Retreat Fire under a full suppression strategy, prioritizing public and firefighter safety. Firefighters are progressing well with perimeter control.

 Yesterday, mop-up work continued along the fire's northeast, east, and south sides. Firefighters will continue patrolling these areas to ensure no heat or fire threatens the line. Crews will also continue to extinguish hot spots where needed. The remaining heat is mainly on the fire's timbered west side, and crews focus on containing these areas. The heavy equipment group continues constructing the shaded fuel break along an interior road parallel to Forest Roads 1200 and 1201. This shaded fuel break will function as an alternate control line. In the southwest corner of the fire, crews continue to mop up and patrol around the structures at Camp Ghormley, Lost Lake Road, and along the Highway 12 corridor. 

Weather and Fire Behavior:

On Friday, northeast to southeast winds will be somewhat stronger and gustier than earlier in the week as a low-pressure system approaches.  There is a risk of thunderstorms today, tonight, and all-day Saturday.

Fuels are unseasonably dry across the fire area. Today, fire will continue to burn in pockets throughout the interior, and smoke will remain visible. Firefighters will be looking for spot fires that could occur with today's gusty winds.

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/

2024 Retreat Fire PIO Map - 8-9-2024

Fri, 08/09/2024 - 08:20

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2024 Retreat Fire PIO Map - 8-9-2024

Retreat fire public information map.

Retreat Fire

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

inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wases-retreat

Ubicación: 14 millas al suroeste de Naches, WA

Fecha de inicio: 23 de julio de 2024

Causa: Bajo investigación

Tamaño: 45,588 acres

Contención: 63%

Recursos: 549 Personal en total; 4 Bulldozers; 9 Equipos manuales; 53 Camiones

MENSAJES CLAVE:

El corredor de la autopista 12 permanece cerrado al tránsito público por razones de seguridad pública y de los bomberos. Los árboles grandes debilitados por el fuego siguen representando un riesgo de caer en la carretera en momentos inesperados. Siguen existiendo puntos calientes a lo largo del corredor de la autopista 12, que se espera que permanezca cerrado durante varios días.

ESTADO ACTUAL:

El Equipo 14 de Gestión de Incidentes Complejos de California está gestionando el incendio Retreat bajo una estrategia de supresión total, priorizando la seguridad pública y de los bomberos. Los bomberos están progresando bien con el control del perímetro.

Ayer, el trabajo de limpieza continuó a lo largo de los lados noreste, este y sur del incendio. Los bomberos seguirán patrullando estas áreas para asegurarse de que el calor o el fuego no amenacen la línea. Los equipos también seguirán extinguiendo los puntos calientes donde sea necesario. El calor restante se encuentra principalmente en el lado oeste arbolado del incendio, y los equipos se centran en contener estas áreas. El grupo de equipo pesado continúa construyendo el cortafuegos sombreado a lo largo de un camino interior paralelo a Forest Roads 1200 y 1201. Este cortafuegos sombreado funcionará como una línea de control alternativa. En la esquina suroeste del incendio, los equipos continúan limpiando y patrullando alrededor de las estructuras en Camp Ghormley, Lost Lake Road y a lo largo del corredor de la autopista 12.

CLIMA Y COMPORTAMIENTO DEL INCENDIO:

El viernes, los vientos del noreste al sureste serán algo más fuertes y racheados que a principios de la semana a medida que se acerca un sistema de baja presión. Existe riesgo de tormentas eléctricas hoy, esta noche y todo el día del sábado.

Los combustibles están anormalmente secos en toda el área del incendio. Hoy, el fuego seguirá ardiendo en focos en todo el interior y el humo seguirá siendo visible. Los bomberos buscarán focos de incendio que podrían producirse con los fuertes vientos de hoy.

CIERRES Y EVACUACIONES:

Para obtener la información más actualizada sobre evacuaciones, visite el sitio web de Gestión de Emergencias del Condado de Yakima en este enlace: Sitio web de Gestión de Emergencias de Yakima.

• La US Hwy 12 permanece cerrada entre la Y en la Hwy 410 y la cima del Paso en el poste de la milla 151.
• Cierre del incendio Retreat del Bosque Nacional Okanogan-Wenatchee: www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/alerts-notices/?aid=89192.
• La Región Sudeste del Departamento de Recursos Naturales del Estado de Washington (DNR) ha cerrado temporalmente el Bosque Estatal Ahtanum debido al aumento de la actividad del incendio Retreat adyacente que arde cerca del lago Rimrock. El público puede acceder a la información de cierre más actualizada en www.dnr.wa.gov/ahtanum.
• El Departamento de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de Washington ha cerrado la mayor parte del Área de Vida Silvestre de Oak Creek al acceso público debido al incendio Retreat hasta el 23 de agosto para garantizar la seguridad pública y facilitar las tareas de extinción del incendio. Puede encontrar más información en Áreas de Vida Silvestre | Departamento de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de Washington.

CALIDAD DEL AIRE Y HUMO:

Las condiciones del aire y del humo y las perspectivas de humo se pueden encontrar en https://www.airnow.gov/

 

2024 Retreat Fire PIO Map Spanish - 8-9-2024

Fri, 08/09/2024 - 08:15

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2024 Retreat Fire PIO Map Spanish - 8-9-2024

Retreat fire information map is spanish. 

Fire Update – Willamette Complex (South)

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

Friday, August 9, 2024 – 9:00 a.m.

Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1

Dan Dallas, Incident Commander

Information Phone: (541) 208-1742

Email:2024.mossmountain@firenet.gov

Information Staffing Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Special Note

California CIMT13 assumed management of the Pyramid, Slate, and Ore Fires (Willamette Complex North) yesterday. Alaska CIMT3 will assume management of the remainder of Willamette Complex (South) on Saturday morning as the Rocky Mountain CIMT1 reaches the end of our extended tour of duty.

Current Situation

Slow but steady progress continues on meeting the objective of containing the seven Willamette Complex (South) Fires. Work on the Complex’s two largest fires, Chalk and Coffeepot, has shifted from building containment lines to improving, securing, and patrolling those lines as we work towards the containment goal. Today, the Alaska CIMT3 will be shadowing our suppression operations on the ground to develop a full understanding of the terrain, access, fuels, values at risk, fire behavior, and suppression strategies and tactics. This will prepare them to assume management of the fires without interruption on Saturday morning as the Rocky Mountain CIMT1 reaches the end of our tour and heads home. We are grateful to the local communities and agencies who have encouraged and supported us during our time here.

Chalk Fire

Divisions AA and TT: Yesterday’s work included using the UAS (drone) to fire unburned fuels in a large green interior island on the north side of the fire. The drone has completed its mission and will move to the Coffeepot Fire today. In addition, crews patrolled and secured firelines along the perimeter of the divisions.

Division KK: Crews patrolled and secured firelines around the division.

Coffeepot Fire and Moss Mountain Fire

Divisions PP and RR: Crews focused on improving and patrolling firelines yesterday. Today, the UAS (drone) will be used to clear out unburned fuels inside firelines on the southeastern portion of the fire.

Division SS: Moss Mountain Fire progressed 300 ft. southward to the 2120 Road. Crews located and lined three small spots across the road. Future efforts will be directed at holding the fire north of this road. Tentative plans to build dozer line to connect the 2120 Road to the 490 Road proved to be infeasible yesterday. Crews will still work to hold the fire east of the 490 Road, but supervisors are assessing the 2309 Road as a secondary option if needed.

Division WW: Chipping of fuels along indirect containment lines continued in the western part of the division. Mechanized equipment and hand crews continued prepping the 2300 Road as an indirect line, working to the northwest. This multi-day project, which is being closely coordinated with Resource Advisors, will continue today.

Contingency Group: This group continues working with local resources to identify and construct secondary containment lines to protect high value assets existing south of the Coffeepot and Moss Mountain fires.

208 Fire

The 208 Fire in Diamond Peak Wilderness has shown little growth over the past several days. Fire managers plan to aerially assess the fire when priorities for aircraft allow.

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

Yesterday’s weather remained dry, providing favorable conditions for removing fuels with low intensity firing operations. Today will begin with clear skies and an inversion layer holding smoke near ground level. The source of the smoke is a combination of local fires and the Homestead Complex to the south on the Umpqua National Forest. The inversion will break in early afternoon when direct sunshine will raise temperatures into the 70s and 80s and lower relative humidity to 30-40%. Winds will remain light, shifting from downslope winds to northwest winds in the afternoon. A cooling trend beginning early next week will raise humidity and increase fine fuel moisture levels, resulting in less active fire behavior.

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 and Moss 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.

For More Information:

Phone: (541) 208-1742

Email: 2024.mossmountain@firenet.gov

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orwif-oakridge-lightning-fires-2024

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OakridgeLightningFires2024/

Total Willamette Complex Personnel: 1,078

Fire Cause: Lightning

Location: North & South of Oakridge, OR

Communities May Continue to See Smoke as Materials within the Fire Burn

Location: Lonerock to west of Highway 207 | Size: 137,222 acres | Containment: 98% 

Cause: Under Investigation 

Start Date: July 13, 2024 | Total Personnel: 267

Fire Information Line: 541-208-4369, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.   

Email: 2024.0404rvlonerock@firenet.gov

Condon, Ore. — Smokes interior to the fire will continue and represent no danger to containment. They should not be reported. Crews will continue a robust presence to monitor containment lines and will promptly handle any new hot spots. The initial attack groups will continue their important role assisting local entities in addressing any new starts.
 

Weather— A weak system will continue to cross the region today. The high but dense cloud cover will keep temperatures up overnight and marginally improve relative humidity recovery. This system still has the capability of producing lightning. Any rain showers will be slight and may not even reach the ground. Winds will be terrain-driven with light gusts over ridgelines. Early next week a cool, dry system will enter the area. No significant weather events are expected in the near future.

Safety— Please keep driving in and near the affected areas to necessary trips only. The roads are still being used by fire personnel and heavy equipment. Although the fire is largely contained, it will not be out for some time.
 

Closures —Closure orders are under constant review. Agencies consider many factors with regard to these reviews. Public safety is always the first consideration. Hunting, firewood gathering, and other land uses are also considered. Agencies will open lands to these uses as soon as safety allows.

• Umatilla National Forest Order Number 06-14-02-24-02 includes prohibitions within the Heppner Ranger District on the Umatilla National Forest.
• Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Prineville District Office issued an Emergency Public Land Closure on BLM-managed lands along the main stem pf the John Day River and along the North Fork John Day River from Kimberly, OR. to Dale, OR.

Evacuation information: Real-Time Assessment and Planning Tool for Oregon (RAPTOR) public information map.

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

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Facebook video link to the operational video for August 9, 2024. https://fb.watch/tRYzRnAfyq/

KEY MESSAGE

The Lolo National Forest takes over command of the fire Sunday morning from Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 9. This will be the final daily update moving forward at this time. For the most current information, please see the Miller Peak Fire Inciweb page. The link is at the top and bottom of the page.

CURRENT STATUS

The fire is in a new phase as water bars and log recovery are completed and the fire is becoming increasingly contained with the consistent precipitation and constant attention. Local resources will continue to stay and monitor the fire as well as be prepared to respond to any new fires in the area if necessary. Due to the spotty burn on the east flank, crews will need to maintain a presence on the fire for the foreseeable future.

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR

Yesterday saw mild temperatures and an easterly wind that increased in the evening hours. Winds will be relatively light today trending east and mostly terrain driven on Saturday. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms today with a better chance on Saturday. The best chance of storms will be 3-7pm each day, but nocturnal storms are possible (10-15% chance) early Saturday. The chance of a wetting rain is low, generally less than 10 percent. Watch for gusty, erratic winds to 40 mph near any thunderstorms. 

CLOSURES

An area and road closure around the fire is in effect due to hazardous conditions resulting from fire activity and to allow crews to finish their work on steep, single lane roads. Stage II fire restrictions are in effect in the area. Specific closure information and maps are posted on InciWeb at https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/mtlnf-miller-peak-fire and https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/lolo/alerts-notices as they are implemented. 

Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fire Daily Update – Friday, August 9, 2024 

The Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fire is a total of 18,498 acres and considered 9% contained. Percent containment represents sections of fire line that pose no escape risk without further action from firefighters. There are currently 1293 personnel assigned to the incident.   

A Level 3 evacuation notice for the Bohemia Mining District and Fairview Peak has been issued by the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. The Level 3 evacuation was recommended by fire officials with the North Carolina Team. 

  The fire’s progress continues to be slow and steady. We’ve asked residents of the Bohemia Mining District to evacuate as a proactive measure.  This allows adequate time for residents to leave and for firefighters to bring in their equipment and conduct strategic firing and other operations. The Noonday Road in and out of the Bohemia Mining District is very rough and does not allow quick ingress or egress. 

Brice Creek/Disston Level 1 evacuation remains in place. 

Closures: Due to the wildfires, the Umpqua National Forest has updated one of the existing closure orders. Forest Order No. 06-15-24-05 supersedes Closure Order No. 06-15-24-03 and is in effect as of August 8, 2024. Forest Order No. 06-15-02-24-01 remains in place. These orders can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/aler/umpqua/alerts-notices. 

The Bureau of Land Management has issued the following emergency closure for Lane County: https://www.blm.gov/announcement/bureau-land-management-expands-emergency-fire-closure-due-cottage-grove-lane-1-fire 

The following County roads are closed except to owners of private lands accessed from these roads: Brice Creek Road east of Umpqua National Forest Boundary, all of Sharps Creek Road.  

Evacuations: A “Level 3” evacuation notice is in effect for the Bohemia Mining District and Fairview Peak. Additionally, a “Level 1” evacuation notice has been issued by the Lane County Sheriff’s Department for areas east of Disston, starting at Brice Creek Road milepost 0.7 and following Brice Creek Road south. An evacuation map is available at: www.LaneCountyOR.gov/Lane1Fire. 

Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR): A “TFR” is in place at an altitude from the surface up to and including 8500 feet, daily (24 hours) until further notice. Complete information is available at https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_5180.html. Flying a drone near or around a wildfire compromises the safety of pilots and interferes with firefighting efforts. 

For further information visit the Inciweb link for the Cottage Grove - Lane 1 Fire here: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/or77s-Cottage-Grove-lane-1   

Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM   E-mail: 2024.lane1@firenet.govFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/CottageGroveLane1Fires2024 

Containment increases on the Deer, Y Bar, Clair, and Bartlett Fires

Daily Update – Friday, August 9, 2024

Highlights: Containment on the Deer, Y Bar, Clair, and Bartlett Fires increased yesterday. Many of the fires received substantial rainfall, with more expected today. The Tonto National Forest has begun the assessment of the post-fire flooding and erosion risk on the Sand Stone, Bartlett, and Claire Fires. Firefighters continue to complete work to secure fire perimeters and prepare for any initial attack needs.

Total personnel on all incidents: 443 

Clair - 2,170 acres, 51% contained, started 08/04/2024

Bartlett - 6,161 acres, 69% contained, started08/04/2024

Y Bar - 297 acres, 34% contained, started 08/04/2024

Sheep - 2,483 acres, 0% contained, started 08/04/2024

Sand Stone - 27,390 acres, 96% contained, started 07/25/2024

Deer - 378 acres, 26% contained, started 07/17/2024

Operational Update: Yesterday, minimal heat was detected on the Sheep, Clair, Bartlett, and Sand Stone Fires. The Deer Fire exhibited minimal fire activity in the northwest corner of the fire area. The only heat observed on the Y Bar Fire was in the interior of the existing fire footprint. All fires received some level of rain, with the Deer and Y Bar receiving approximately 1-2 inches. During these storms, over 1,300 lightning strikes were recorded within a 6-hour period in a 25-mile radius around the fires. Mastication and vegetation removal efforts will continue as weather conditions allows. Today, higher humidity and chances of precipitation are expected to result in even less fire activity. Firefighters on the Clair and Bartlett Fires are monitoring the perimeter and remain ready to respond to any new fire starts. Today, crews are beginning to evaluate road conditions to assess the potential for continued vegetation and debris removal. Y Bar suppression repair efforts are also ongoing, with additional heavy equipment arriving today to help complete repairs. The Tonto National Forest has ordered a Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team to identify, assess, and address potential erosion and subsequent flooding from runoff in areas impacted by wildfires.

Weather: Temperatures will continue to move further above normal Friday and Saturday while drier air will bring limited afternoon/evening thunderstorm coverage. The highest chances for storms will be in the higher terrain of the northern fires. This next increase in heat will peak on Saturday before temperatures dip slightly Sunday into early next week.

Smoke: Smoke may be visible from Fountain Hills, Sunflower, Deer Creek, Rye, Rio Verde, Goldfield, and unincorporated communities in the Rio Verde Foothills. An interactive smoke map is available at https://fire.airnow.gov/. 

Closures: Horseshoe Lake campgrounds, Bartlett Lake recreation sites, Bartlett Dam Road, Bartlett Lake Flats Road (National Forest System Road #459), and Horseshoe Dam Road (National Forest System Road #205) are closed due to the Bartlett and Clair Fires. The Tonto National Forest has issued a closure order for the Sand Stone Fire area. See https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/tonto/alerts-notices/ for more information about forest closures. Trail users should avoid using the Arizona National Scenic Trail near the fire areas.

Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the first priority. Drivers are reminded to use caution and be aware of firefighters working along State Route 87. Temporary flight restrictions are currently in place for the Bartlett, Clair, and Y Bar Fires. Flying drones near wildfires is dangerous for pilots and firefighters and can bring wildfire suppression efforts to a halt. Know before you fly. If you fly, we can’t. More information can be found at: https://uas.nifc.gov/. 

More Information: 480-409-9683 / https://www.facebook.com/TontoNationalForest / 2024.sandstone@firenet.gov 

https://inciweb.fs2c.usda.gov/incident-information/aztnf-clair / https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/aztnf-bartlett / https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/aztnf-sand-stone 

Paint Crossing Fire Daily Update

Friday, August 9, 2024

August 9, 2024

Size: 1,200 acres

Containment: 50%

Date Started: August 7, 2024

Cause: Under investigation

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

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

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

Closures: There are no road closures at this time. 

Yesterday: Crews worked yesterday to complete and improve the initial containment lines around the perimeter of the fire and then constructed new lines to exclude unburned pockets of fuel, grass and brush, within those initial containment lines. Resources patrolled around the line searching out any areas of heat and extinguished them over the course of the day. A helicopter from the Texas Military Department was utilized to provide water drops on specific locations, providing large amounts of water quickly to ground resources. There was a small spot fire that was caught quickly yesterday, preventing any major fire growth.

Today: Firefighters are back on scene this morning and are reporting that the fire is in good condition, with no smokes visible. Crews will be patrolling around the fire today seeking out any areas of heat or threats to the containment lines and putting those areas out. This process is called mopping up, and it involves firefighters moving all the way around the firefighter and looking over every inch of ground for any heat, flames, or trees that may fall across the containment lines. Any areas that do have heat or flames will be worked, often by hand with aces, hoes, and shovels, and extinguished. 

Weather and Fire Behavior: Temperatures are expected to be cooler today with a high around the mid-90s, and winds are expected to be light as a weak cold front moves across the fire area today. With higher humidities forecasted as well, this should create good conditions for firefighters to accomplish lots of good work today. There is a chance for thunderstorms in the area this evening which could produce high winds and dry lightning, potentially causing new fire starts. 

Fire Information 

Adam Turner                                                                            Information Officer

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

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

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

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

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllHazardsTFS