Areas and Roads Closed for Bluff Creek Complex to Reopen August 10, 2024
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho August 5, 2024— As the Bluff Creek Complex fires approach containment, all closures associated with the Bluff Creek Complex are expected to be rescinded and areas reopened on August 10, 2024.
Closures expected to be rescinded on August 10 include those of the Gold Flat undeveloped campsite along the St. Joe River and several forest roads in the Bluff Creek area, as well as a closure announced today of the Trail 80 trailhead along Simmons Creek eight miles north of Red Ives Cabin.

A second round of precipitation brought an additional one-half inch of rain over the Bluff Creek Complex on August 4 as The Buffalo and East Fork Fires reached 100 percent containment. The Junction Fire is 90 percent contained and crews are working to secure the remaining perimeter and implement erosion control features.
The Dominion Point Fire has no containment because the fire has not reached the firelines, which is a defining feature of containment. However, firefighters have established indirect fireline around the entire fire and crews have been working to improve those lines with mastication along roads, installing fire hose along hand and machine lines, and improving ingress and egress for firefighters working on the firelines. With current fire behavior, as well as recent and forecasted precipitation, the fire is not expected to grow or reach the established fireline.

Further details on these closures including maps of the closed roads and trail can be found on the forest’s Alerts webpage.
For more information on the Bluff Creek Complex, visit https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idipf-bluff-creek-complex
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Community Meeting in Burns

When: Tuesday, August 6, 7 pm

Where: Harney County Chamber of Commerce

484 N. Broadway Avenue, Burns, OR

The public is invited to join leaders from the Alaska Incident Management Team for a community meeting to provide an update on the Telephone and Falls Fires.

The meeting will also be shared on the Malheur National Forest Facebook page, as well as the Falls and Telephone Fires Facebook page.

The Clearwater Fire has a dedicated phone line at 307-395-2334. We are happy to take your call; however, please note that service is limited.

The best way to contact fire information for this incident is to email us at 2024.clearwater@firenet.gov

Operations Section Chief for Southwest Area Complex Incident Management Team 2, Rocky Gilbert, provides a daily operations update for Monday, August 5, 2024, for the Courtrock Fire and the Lone Rock Fire over their Facebook pages (see below for links). Go there now to get the latest update.   

Tamaño: 1,311 acres

Fecha de inicio: 22 de julio de 2024

Causa: A ser determinada

Ubicación: 5 millas al oeste de Mosier, OR

Contención:  89%

Combustibles: Arbustos, restos de madera y césped

Aspectos destacados:

Se llevó a cabo un vuelo utilizando infrarrojos ayer por la tarde, este es un sistema de detección de calor que se usa para determinar el alcance del calor en el incendio. Esta información permite que los bomberos encuentren las áreas donde existen focos de calor y en la cual se ocupa una neutralización adicional. Se vió una acitividad mínima de fuego, sin que creciera el borde.

Operaciones:

Siguen ardiendo secciones interiores de combustibles. Producirán humo durante el día, y por la noche pueden resultar en un brillo visible, que se puede ver desde el otro lado del río. Por causa del borde muy empinado del norte, son preocupantes escombros calientes que rodan y se instalaron sistemas de rociadores para brindar agua continua y minimizar los focos de calor. Las cuadrillas diurnas y nocturnas patrullaron el perímetro del incendio para garantizar la seguridad de las líneas. Se está realizando la reparación por causa de la extinción en los senderos y caminos para reducir la erosión y devolver las áreas perturbadas a un estado más natural.

Las cuadrillas continuarán el trabajo de reparación y patrullando el perímetro del incendio en busqueda de focos de calor. Esta noche, será el último turno para el patrullaje de noche. El patrullaje del incendio se reanudará por la mañana.

Clima e intensidad del incendio:

Fue limitada la humedad por las lluvias recientes y la vegetación permanece seca. Continuará un flujo del oeste con temperaturas calientes. Se pide a los conductores que tengan cuidado en la Interestatal 84, ya que los bomberos siguen trabajando en la zona. Los vientos persistentes del oeste están dispersando el humo del incendio Whisky Creek por esta área.

Evacuaciones:

Siguen vigentes las evacuaciones de nivel 2 y 1 en el condado de Wasco: https://www.facebook.com/WascoCountySheriff

Sigue vigente la evacuación de nivel 1 en el condado de Hood River: https://www.facebook.com/hrcso

Caminos y vías cerrados:

Para garantizar la seguridad del público y de los bomberos, existen órdenes de cierre para el sendero Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail y carreteras en el condado Hood River. Podrá encontrar los detalles de estos cierres en sus páginas web: https://www.hoodrivercounty.gov/closures and https://stateparks.oregon.gov/ 

Para mantenerse informado sobre las condiciones actualizadas en la Interestatal 84, visite https://tripcheck.com/

Total de recursos asignados al incendio:

Aprox. 86 personal, 2 equipos de obreros, 8 camiones de bomberos, 1 tanque de agua,  3 topadoras, y 1 tractor.                                

Información de contacto: Correo electrónico: 2024.microwavetower@firenet.gov,

Teléfono: 541-208-1744, de 8 a.m. a 8 p.m. 

Escanee el código QR para tener más información

Trout Fire: 23,559 acres | 49% contained 

Long Fire: 9,204 acres | 95 % contained

Total Personnel: 256 

Trout Fire: Crews will continue to hold and mop-up Sherman Pass Rd from Bald Mountain to indirect line and improve former line to Sirretta Pass. Chipping operations progress in the Cherry Hill area. Personnel will be utilized to improve the trail from the termination of Mosquito Meadow Rd to Big Meadow and the adjacent ridge to the west, enhancing protection to the community of Horse Meadow. Interior pockets have consumed to the point that the risk of short-range spotting is decreasing under current weather conditions. Continued warming and drying may promote further spread in unlined areas.

Long Fire: Fire activity remains minimal with containment at 95 percent. A patrol status is being maintained to periodically reassess for any changes. Crews will begin suppression repair assessment in effected areas. Grading operations will commence.

Weather & Air Quality: Continued high pressure over the area will allow for a slight increase in temperatures, low daytime relative humidity (RH) with poor overnight recoveries. Winds will follow typical diurnal patterns, with the strongest winds in the afternoon through evening. Ridge winds will be from the south/southwest 5-10 mph with gusts to 15 mph. By the afternoon and evening, both valley/slope and ridge winds will be from the southwest to west from 10-15 mph with gusts up to 20-25 mph. Max temperatures at 7000 FT are expected to be 77-84 degrees. Overnight temperatures are expected to be 60-65 degrees with a maximum RH 25-35%. 

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: Residents under an evacuation warning or order can go to either the Tehachapi Education Center (126 S. Snyder Ave., Tehachapi). Animal services are available to assist in sheltering companion animals at the center. 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.

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.

• Kern County has multiple evacuation orders and warnings in effect due to the Borel Fire. The following zones are under an evacuation order: KRN-403-A, KRN-403B, KRN-735, KRN-736, KRN-737, KRN-738, KRN-739-A, KRN-740, KRN-741-A, KRN-747-A, and KRN747-B.
• The following zones are under an evacuation warning: KRN-750
• Tulare County has evacuation warnings and advisories in effect due to the Trout and Long Fires. The following zones are under an evacuation warning: TLC-E274-B and TLC-E261-B. The following zones are under an evacuation advisory: TLC-E297-A, TLC-E250, TLC-E274-A, and TLC-E261-A.

Size: 1,311 acres

Start Date: July 22, 2024

Cause: Undetermined

Location: 5 miles west of Mosier, OR

Containment:  89%

Fuels: Brush, timber, and grass

Highlights:

An afternoon flight was conducted utilizing Infrared, a heat detection system used to determine the extent of heat signatures on the fire. This information allows firefighters to find areas where hot spots are located, and additional mop up is needed. The observed fire behavior was minimal with no perimeter growth. 

Operations:

Interior pockets of fuel continue to burn. During the day they will produce smoke, and at night can provide a visible glow, noticeable from across the river. Along the steep northern edge, roll-out of hot debris is a concern and sprinkler systems were installed to provide continuous water to reduce hot spots.  Day and nighttime crews patrolled the fire perimeter to ensure the lines were secure. Suppression repair is occurring along trails and roads to reduce erosion and return disturbed areas to a more natural state.

Crews will continue suppression repair work and patrolling the fire perimeter for hot spots. Tonight, will be the last shift for night patrol. The patrol of the fire will resume in the morning. 

Fire Behavior and Weather:

Moisture from recent rain was limited and vegetation remains dry. An onshore westerly flow will continue with hot temperatures. Drivers are asked to please use caution on Interstate 84 as firefighters are still working in the area. Persistent west winds are dispersing smoke from the Whisky Creek Fire into this area.

Evacuations:

Level 2 and 1 evacuations remain in effect for Wasco County: https://www.facebook.com/WascoCountySheriff 

Level 1 evacuations remain in effect for Hood River County: https://www.facebook.com/hrcso 

Road and Trail Closures:

For public and firefighter safety, closures are in place for The Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail and for roads in Hood River County. Details of these closures are available on their websites: https://www.hoodrivercounty.gov/closures and https://stateparks.oregon.gov/

To stay informed on the most up-to-date road conditions on Interstate 84, visit https://tripcheck.com/ 

Total Fire Resources Assigned:

Approx. 86 personnel, 2 hand crews, 8 engines, 1 water tenders, 3 dozers, and 1 skidder.                                      

Contact Information: 

Email: 2024.microwavetower@firenet.gov,

Phone: 541-208-1744, 8 A.M - 8 P.M        

Fire Update – Willamette Complex

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

Monday, August 5, 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

In addition to the fires listed above (formerly called Oakridge Lightning Fires), Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 (CIMT1) is managing the Pyramid, Slate, and Ore Fires; all of which are active on the Willamette National Forest.

Ore Fire Information: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orwif-ore-fire 

Pyramid and Slate Fire Information: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orwif-pyramid-and-slate-fires 
 

Current Situation

Fire activity was low to moderate on Sunday which benefited firefighters working to secure lines across most of the Oakridge Lightning Fires. Light northwest winds remain in the forecast as temperature increases and humidity decreases over the next several days. Conditions have been advantageous for low intensity firing operations on both the Chalk and Coffeepot fires, which have reinforced existing line and led to more containment.

Information for seven Willamette Complex fires is provided below. Firefighting activities and suppression actions are described in detail for each double-lettered division on each fire.

Chalk Fire 

Division AA: Crews continue to patrol and secure the line south of the Chalk Fire. A low intensity firing operation is moving east to west along the 1920 Road to tie in Division AA with Division TT. The firing operation will continue into evening hours for the next few days to hold the line north of the 1920 Road.

Division TT: Crews have identified opportunities to keep the Chalk Fire within a smaller footprint on its western edge. Lines will continue to be built and secured with low intensity firing operations with the goal of securing a tighter perimeter in Division TT.

Division KK: Contingency lines to the northeast of the Chalk Fire continues to be constructed and secured. Crews will also address an unburned island of fuel within the fire perimeter’s interior. A felling module is working to remove hazard trees along road systems for firefighter safety and future travel access.

Coffeepot Fire and Moss Mountain Fire 

Division PP: Crews continue to secure the southwest corner of this division and are working east toward the division break with SS. Options have been identified to secure the east side more tightly to the fire’s edge.

Division RR: Low intensity firing operations are being used to secure lines on the west and north sides of the Coffeepot Fire. Additional containment is expected in this area in the coming days.

Division SS: Water drops were used on Moss Mountain Fire yesterday as pockets of heat became more active; however, the fire did not spread much beyond its existing footprint. Heavy equipment continues to work north of privately held land.

Division WW: Crews are focused on securing existing lines and working on contingency lines from the south to north in Division WW.

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

208 Fire and McKinley Fire 

The 208 and McKinley fires have shown little growth over the past several days.

217 Fire and Tire Mountain Fire 

The 217 and Tire Mountain fires are contained.

Weather and Fire Behavior

Mostly sunny skies are expected today. Increased fire activity yesterday will result in significantly more smoke

in the area today reducing the sunshine even under sunny skies. Another nocturnal inversion is in place this

morning with much warmer/drier conditions at higher elevations. This inversion should lift around 2:00 p.m.,

possibly earlier on the fires with less smoke. High temperatures will be cooler than yesterday with similar minimum humidity. Light northwest winds will pick up after the inversion lifts and downslope/downvalley winds are expected after 7:00 p.m. Mild to moderate fire activity is expected, without much fire spread.

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.

 

Fire Statistics

Fire Statistics

Fire

Acres

Containment

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: 997   

Fire Cause: Lightning

Location: North & South of Oakridge, OR

Chalk: 3,928 acres, 50% contained

Coffeepot: 5,559 acres, 3% contained

Moss Mountain: 390 acres, 0% contained

Incident 208: 157 acres, 0% contained

McKinley:  24 acres, 54% contained

Tire Mtn: 23 acres, 100% contained

Incident 217: 38 acres, 100% contained 

Total: 10,119 acres

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