KEY MESSAGE

Heavy equipment is working on cleaning up residual fuels from indirect line on Moccasin Ridge. The trees were initially removed to create a fire break to stop fire progression during the first few days of the initial attack.

CURRENT STATUS

Crews will continue to search out and mop up hot spots on the eastern edge of the fire. Saturday evening an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) flew over the fire and containment lines with heat sensing equipment to search for areas of residual heat. Any areas of concern found by the UAS will be dealt with by remaining crews. Hotspots/smoke continue to appear despite the precipitation and crews are continuing to look for more with the coming hot and dry weather.

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR

Sunday's cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity will be replaced by warmer daytime temperatures and much lower relative humidity to start the week. Cloud cover this afternoon will diminish overnight with mostly clear skies today. There is a slight chance of strong to severe storms containing strong winds and hail this afternoon. Also, there will be a slight chance of thunderstorms early on Tuesday morning

CLOSURES

The temporary flight restriction is still in effect over the fire area. An area and road closure around the fire is in effect due to hazardous conditions resulting from fire activity. 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. 

Incident Commander: D. Hammack; O. Olander(T)
Location: 10 miles southwest of Wise River, MT
Start Date: 7/25/2024
Cause: Undetermined
Size: 2,300 acres
Resources on Site: 2 hotshot crews; 3 type 2 hand crews; 9 engines; 2 skidgens; 1 dozer
Total Personnel: 234
 

KEY MESSAGES: 

A Community Meeting will be held on Monday, August 5, 2024 at the Wise River Community Foundation Building at 6:00 p.m. MDT. An Area/Road/Trail Closure is in effect for the vicinity of the fire perimeter on the west side of the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway. 

The Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway remains OPEN. Those recreating or traveling in the fire area are encouraged to be aware of the situation and to pay attention to increased fire traffic. If traveling in the area please slow down, drive 35 MPH, and yield to firefighting equipment, engines, and vehicles.

CURRENT STATUS/PLANNED ACTIONS: 

After flying the fire yesterday with the type-three helicopter, the fire perimeter was mapped the fire at 2600 acres. Fire activity has increased to the south towards Pettengill Creek and north towards Grouse Lakes.

The Flathead Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC) continue constructing fireline on the east flank of the fire progressing west and will continue securing the fire’s edge. Hand crews continue to secure and “mop-up” all residual heat adjacent to private lands near Pettengill Road. The Bonneville Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC) continues to work with structure protection equipment (pumps, hoses, and sprinklers) near residences in the Pettengill Creek area. Additional resources are expected to extend structure protection, improving fireline from Pettengill Creek towards Reservoir Creek. These actions are to keep the fire west of the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway and north of Pettengill Creek to protect private property in the Pettengill Creek Drainage. 

Fire managers will scout for opportunities on the southern and southwest flanks of the fire in the Pettengill Creek and Reservoir Creek drainages. Smoke is still visible throughout the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway and Wise River vicinity.

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR:

Sunday was cooler with increased humidity. Fire behavior was moderated but the fire still made a push north towards Grouse Lakes. Today, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Temperatures will be warmer than yesterday which may increase fire activity. Active fire behavior is expected to continue with movement primarily up the Grouse Creek drainage and sub-drainages.

CLOSURES AND RESTRICTIONS:

The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest has issued an Area/Road/Trail Closure (Closure #01-02-03-24-05) effective July 31, 2024. This Order is for public and firefighter safety during fire suppression efforts of the Grouse Fire. Closure information and maps are posted on the Forests’ website and the fire’s Inciweb page as they are in place. https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/mtbdf-grouse.

A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place over the fire area.

The Forest is in Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. Campfires are allowed only in a permanent metal fire grate/ring provided by the Forest Service in a designated, developed recreation site. Smoking is restricted to vehicles, in buildings, or in an area clear of flammable materials. Devices with an on/off switch that use LPG fuels are allowed in an area clear of flammable materials within 3 feet of the device.

Information: (541) 321-0369    

Email: imt2.fireinfo@odf.oregon.gov

Incident Links: https://linktr.ee/WindingWatersComplex2024

Containment rises to 83% on Winding Waters Complex
 

WALLOWA, Ore. – Since yesterday’s update, sustained mop up operations pushed even deeper into the black, and good progress was made in suppression repair efforts. The fire is 83% contained, which means that mop up work has significantly increased the security of firelines.  As a result, some resources have been made available for reassignment, or are returning home for a couple days of hard-earned rest. Air support remains available to assist firefighters.

Efforts around the complex today will ensure that the fire is ready to hand off to the incoming local Type 4 Incident Command. The Transfer of Command is scheduled for tonight, August 5, at 6pm. This will be the final update from the Oregon Department of Forestry Incident Management Team 2 (ODF IMT 2).

“On behalf of our team,” says Matt Howard, Incident Commander, “the support this community has shown for our firefighters has really been special”.

A Red Flag Warning for abundant lightning has been issued for this morning and this afternoon. Outflow winds of up to 50 mph are possible near  thunderstorms. Today is expected to be mostly sunny, with a high near 89. The chance of precipitation is 30%.

Public use and industrial restrictions remain in effect on both ODF and USFS jurisdictions.

Contact Blue Mountain Interagency Dispatch Center at (541) 963- 7171 or dial 9-1-1 to report a fire or smoke. Find Blue Mountains fire-updates at http://bluemountainfireinfo.blogspot.com/

FIRE AT A GLANCE

Estimated Size: 752 Acres

Containment: 83% 

Cause: Lightning

Estimated Cost: $6.1 Million

Evacuations: None

Resources

   Total Resources: 362

Hand Crews:  14

Engines:               12

Ambulances:      1

Dozers:                    2

Water Tenders:  5

Skidgens:              1

Helicopters: 

Type 1 - 2

Type 2 - 2

Type 3 - 2

Park Fire Incident Update 

Morning of Monday, August 5, 2024 

For more information on the Park Fire, please visit: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calnf-park-fire  

Acres: 401,740 Personnel: 6,618 Containment: 34% 

Lassen National Forest: 

The Park Fire has burned 95,743 on the Lassen National Forest. 

Firefighters continue to make preparations along the rim of Mill Creek and work to moderate fire activity in the bottom using helicopter water drops. 

Crews are working to connect a mix of roads, dozer lines and line from Highway 36 to Tamarack Road and parallel the Mill Creek drainage on the north side. On the southern rim, crews are using heavy equipment to improve Forest Roads to prevent the fire from advancing south and east. Lines on both sides of the rim are being plumbed with hose lays. 

Continued hot and dry weather brings an expected increase in fire behavior and residents of the Mineral and Mill Creek areas could see an increase in smoke production as conditions change. 

CAL FIRE: 

The Park Fire spread was limited to the eastern portion of the fire overnight. Fire continued to burn on the larger dead and down fuels. The portion of the fire burning in Mill Creek remained active overnight. Hotter weather, drier conditions, and increased wind speed contributed to increased fire activity.  

Critically low fuel moistures, steep canyons, and long drive times have caused increased fire activity. Although smoke conditions were more favorable Sunday, increased smoke is expected today, especially over the northeast portion of the fire where the fire is active. Highs will reach the lower 100s today while the minimum relative humidity will dip to the lower to mid-teens. Winds could gust to the near 20mph range in the afternoon.  

The Damage Inspection Team (DINS) is finished with inspections. DINS has conducted 1,851.  

The Butte County Local Assistance Center opens today at 2156 Pillsbury Road Suite 100, Chico, CA 95926 

For more information on the Park Fire please visit:  

• CALFIRE Park Fire: https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2024/7/24/park-fire  
• Butte County Sheriff: https://www.facebook.com/bcsonews 
• CAL FIRE Tehama-Glenn Unit/ Tehama County Fire Department: https://www.facebook.com/CALFIRETGU 
• CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit/Shasta County Fire Department: https://www.facebook.com/CALFIRESHU 
• Butte County, CA: https://www.facebook.com/ButteCounty 

Badland Complex Fire Update  
Aug. 5, 2024 
 
Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team Two 
Jared Hohn, Incident Commander 

RMCIMT 2 transitions tonight at 8 pm to a local type 4 organization. 

Current Situation:  

• The Badland Complex is 99% contained at 54,563 acres, with 245 personnel assigned. The Thompson Fire is holding at 31,557 acres and is now 99% contained. The Coyote, Powder, Chalk, Sheep Mountain, Daly, and Crandall Fires are all 100% contained.  
• The fires of the Badland Complex have been tested by gusty outflow winds over the past couple of days, as thunderstorm activity passed through the area, with no active fire behavior that threatened fire perimeters. As time goes on, the likelihood of this threat is diminished. 
• Yesterday, containment was established along the northern perimeter of Thompson Fire in Division A except for one mile of uncontained line. The southern perimeter in Division W is completely contained. Today, resources in both divisions will patrol for any increase in fire behavior, ready for initial attack in case of new fires. 
• Crews assigned to Division R on the Coyote Fire will patrol for any increase in fire behavior and be prepared for initial attack on any new ignitions. 
• In Division E, assigned resources will patrol the Powder Fire while repairing some of the resource damage caused by suppression activities, as provided for in the delegation of authority. 
• Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 will transfer command of the Badland Complex at 8:00 p.m. tonight to local control under a type 4 organization. The type 4 team is composed of diversely qualified resources who have been working the Badland Complex and are familiar with its specific issues, concerns, and complexities. 
• A complement of engines and other equipment will remain assigned to the complex to support suppression repair, completion of containment on the Thompson Fire, and to support future initial attack efforts with continued dry conditions. One type 1 helicopter is available out of Baker City to support area fires today. 

Weather: Today’s weather will start out mostly sunny, followed by a few scattered afternoon thunderstorms with a passing cold front. Lightning and gusty, outflow winds remain the greatest threat from passing storms. Southwest winds will usher in slightly warmer, drier conditions, shifting northwesterly in the evening with gusts to 25 miles per hour, diminishing before midnight. Tuesday through Thursday, mostly sunny conditions persist, with temperatures slightly above normal and dry. Increased clouds in the afternoons and breezy, northwest, evening winds can be expected. 

Smoke Information: Air quality impacts are expected to continue to be a factor as smoke from regional fires are transported in on prevailing winds. For current Oregon air quality conditions, please visit https://oraqi.deq.state.or.us/home/map.  

Evacuations: Evacuations have remained unchanged since 7/30/2024. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064434892363. Sign up for Baker County emergency alerts at https://public.alertsense.com/SignUp/publicUser.aspx?regionid=1357  

Closures: Check for highway closures at https://www.tripcheck.com/DynamicReports/Report/RoadConditions.  

Fire Restrictions: Fire Restrictions are in effect. Get details at https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2024-07/orwa-fpo-val-071024.pdf. 

Temporary Flight Restrictions: A temporary flight restriction (TFR) has been updated. View a map of the TFR and details at https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_7614.html. Fire aviation response is halted or delayed if an unauthorized aircraft enters the TFR. Temporary flight restrictions also apply to unmanned aircraft systems or drones. If you fly, we can’t! Learn more about how to use drones safely and responsibly at Home - Know Before You Fly. 

Fire Info Phone: 541-362-1507  Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Email: 2024.badlandcomplex@firenet.gov  . 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BadlandComplex/ Media Line: 541-249-5894 

Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orvad-badland-complex-2024  

Actualización del Incendio Alexander Mountain, Información Actual 5 de Agosto del 2024

Acres:9,668

Fecha de inicio: 07/29/24

Ubicación: Condado de Larimer, Colorado

Personal: 628

Contención: 54%

Puntos Destacados: El tamaño del incendio no aumentó ya que las cuadrillas continuaron manteniendo el perímetro. Durante la noche, los bomberos patrullaron y aseguraron las líneas de defensa a lo largo de la autopista 34, Cedar Park y el borde este del incendio. Hoy, el enfoque estará alrededor de Cedar Park y en localizar cualquier foco de combustible caliente restante. Las cuadrillas comenzarán cerca de las estructuras y otros valores y avanzarán para asegurar el perímetro. A medida que se logre una mayor contención, las cuadrillas enfocaran su atención en localizar áreas que retengan calor en el interior del incendio y en patrullar las líneas de defensa.

Actividad del Incendio: Se espera que el fuego se propague lentamente y rescolde sin expandir el perímetro. Se utilizarán imágenes aéreas infrarrojas para localizar los puntos calientes. Aunque es posible que sigan saliendo humo en algunos focos aislados, se espera que las líneas de defensa se mantengan. La probabilidad de ignición sigue disminuyendo a medida que aumenta la humedad. Hoy por la tarde los vientos racheados pueden provocar un aumento del comportamiento del fuego.

Condiciones climáticas: Las condiciones cálidas se mantendrán hasta el miércoles, junto con lluvias y tormentas eléctricas por la tarde y la noche. Se espera un cambio significativo en el patrón de clima cálido y seco más adelante en la semana, con temperaturas más frías y lluvias leves a moderadas. Las ubicaciones que se encuentran cuesta y río abajo de las áreas quemadas son muy susceptibles a inundaciones repentinas y flujos de escombros, especialmente en y cerca de terrenos empinados.

Condiciones de humo: Las comunidades cercanas al incendio tendrán impactos moderados de humo. En el oeste de Loveland, Masonville, Little Dam, a lo largo de la autopista 34 hasta Drake y Glen Haven, continúa la posibilidad de humo residual del rescoldo. Para obtener más información sobre el humo y la calidad del aire, visite el Departamento de Salud Pública y Medio Ambiente de Colorado.

Cierres, Evacuaciones y Evaluación de Estructuras: La Oficina de Gestión de Emergencias del Condado de Larimer está abriendo estaciones de acreditación para los propietarios de las comunidades de Cedar Park y Storm Mountain. Para obtener información detallada, visite larimer.gov. El Centro de Información Conjunta de la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Larimer brinda información sobre avisos de evacuación y cierres de carreteras. Para obtener la información de evacuación más actualizada, visite, visite nocoalert.org o envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra LCEVAC al 888777. Puede comunicarse con el Centro de Información Conjunta al 970-980-2500.

Causa del incendio: Se solicita a cualquier persona que tenga información sobre la causa y el origen del incendio Alexander Mountain que llame a la línea de denuncias de las fuerzas del orden del Servicio Forestal al 303-275-5266. Se pueden enviar fotografías y videos a través de https://fs.us.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/amountainfire.

Para más información:

Correo electrónico: Para recibir actualizaciones por correo electrónico sobre este incendio, únase a nuestra lista de correo electrónico y seleccione Forest Health & Fire: North of Hwy 34 to Hwy 14 (Buckhorn Canyon, Glen Haven, Cedar Park). 

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

Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/coarf-alexander-mtn-fire    

Special Statement

*** AIR QUALITY ALERT *** An Air Quality Alert has been
issued for all of Yakima County, including the Yakima
Reservation, IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Particulate
matter (PM2.5) may reach Unhealthy or Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups (USG) levels.

Fire

With hot and mostly dry weather, a few interior portions of the fire continue to be active. Elsewhere, excellent progress is being made to increase containment (now at 49%) with strategic firing operations along the NW side of the fire. Visit Inciweb for more information on Retreat and other fires in the Pacific NW.

Smoke

Smoke from other fires in the Pacific NW combined with that from the Retreat Fire will push Air Quality to UNHEALTHY levels at times. With northwesterly winds, Ellensburg should remain mostly GOOD, with some haze and smoke entering the area from fires to the north. On average, MODERATE conditions are predicted at Yakima, Toppenish, and Prosser.Closer to the fire, USG to UNHEALTHY is expected along the western side of the Upper Naches Valley.

Perspectivas del humo

Centro-Sur de Washington - Retreat Fire

Declaración Especial

*** ALERTA DE CALIDAD DEL AIRE *** Se ha emitido una Alerta de Calidad del Aire para todo el Condado de Yakima, incluyendo la Reserva de Yakima, EN VIGOR HASTA NUEVO AVISO. Las partículas en suspensión (PM2,5) pueden alcanzar niveles insalubres o insalubres para Grupos Sensibles (USG).

Fuego

Con tiempos cálidos y mayormente seco, algunas partes interiores del incendio continúan activas. Por otra parte, se están realizando excelentes progresos para aumentar la contención (ahora en el 49%) con operaciones estratégicas de fuego a lo largo del lado NO del incendio. Visite Inciweb para obtener más información sobre el Retiro y otros incendios en el noroeste del Pacífico.

Humo

El humo de otros incendios en el noroeste del Pacífico combinado con el del Retreat Fire elevará la calidad del aire a niveles INSALUBRES de ves en cuando. Con vientos del noroeste, Ellensburg debe permanecer en BUENA condición, con un poco de neblina y el humo que entra en la zona de los incendios hacia el norte. En promedio, se prevén condiciones MODERADAS en Yakima, Toppenish y Prosser. Más cerca del fuego, el USG es INSALUBRE,  a lo largo del lado occidental del Alto Valle de Naches.

Containment measures continue on Crazy Creek Fire; 498/Kitty Creek Fire at full containment

Daily Update August 5, 2024

Fire Information Phone:541-208-1768 (8am-8pm)

Media Information Phone:541-208-1770 (8am-8pm)

Email: 2024.crazycreek@firenet.gov

Acres:  Crazy Creek – 64,288; 498/Kitty Creek – 73 
Acreage changes may occur due to overnight operations and infrared mapping.

Location: Crazy Creek: 5 miles north of Paulina, OR                      Start Date: July 22, 2024 

           498/Kitty Creek: 7 miles south of Mitchell, OR                     Personnel: 582 

Containment: Crazy Creek 6%; 498/Kitty Creek 100%                  Fuels: Timber and short grass

Resources: 12 crews | 1 helicopter | 31 engines | 11 bulldozers | 13 water tenders | 3 masticators | 17 skid steers

Highlights: Firefighters continued to work around the clock conducting firing operations on the eastern perimeter of the Crazy Creek Fire on August 4, in order to reduce the amount of unburned fuel between the main fire edge and Forest Road 30. Structure protection and strategic burning operations continued on the south edge of the fire to prevent further spread towards Paulina and Rager. 

Fire Activity: After a relatively quiet day across the fire on Saturday, fire activity was elevated again on Sunday, with more critically hot and dry weather slated for the next three days. Given the forecast, a priority across the fire on Sunday was improving lines to withstand potentially extreme burning conditions. 

On the northeast flank, crews conducted a series of burn operations to reduce unburned fuel near established firelines, with the assistance of helicopter bucket drops. Further south, from Toggle Meadows to Wolf Creek, crews sought out containment features and places to engage. On the southern edge, crews continued to improve structure protection measures near a number of historic buildings and private land while burning small pockets of unburned fuel as needed. Crews across the fire perimeter will continue to mop up and patrol where fire behavior has been less active. Areas in mop up and patrol status include a majority of the western flank, as well as portions of the northern perimeter and far northeast corner of the fire. 

Evacuations: Mandatory evacuation orders remain in effect for areas in Crook and Wheeler Counties for areas in or near the fire. Level 3 evacuations have extended from the Forest Boundary to Highway 380. Level 2 evacuations have extended south of Highway 380. 

Weather: The threat of thunderstorms that was present over the fire area all weekend has subsided, but critically warm and dry conditions persist with low humidity, temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and moderate winds. 

Importance of Fire Prevention: All public lands in Central Oregon, to include the Ochoco National Forest are in Stage 2 Public Use (Fire) Restrictions. All open flames, including woodstoves and charcoal briquette fires are prohibited. In times of high fire danger, it is crucial for everyone to follow fire prevention measures to avoid additional strain on overburdened resources. The public's cooperation in adhering to fire bans and restrictions is vital to prevent new fires from starting and to help our firefighters focus on containing the existing fires. Learn more at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/ochoco/alerts-notices/?aid=89068. 

Smoke: Smoke from multiple fires in Central Oregon are impacting the region. Additional details are available via https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook/079f0f73.

Fire Restrictions and Closures: The Ochoco National Forest has implemented a forest closure for the Paulina Ranger District. More information can be found at fs.usda.gov/alerts/ochoco/alerts-notices/?aid=89203. Bureau of Land Management has issued a temporary closure for public lands in Crook and Grant Counties. More information is available at https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2024-08/orwa-fpo-pri-paulina-080224.pdf. 

More Information:

InciWeb:  https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orocf-crazy-creek

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SWIMT5 

Central Oregon Wildfire Information: https://centraloregonfire.org/ 

Crook County Emergency Information Map: https://arcg.is/1ij0vb 

Smoke Outlook 8/05 - 8/06 Eastern Oregon

Fire

There are multiple fires affecting the forecast area. For more information on these incidents, please visit each fire's Inciweb page.

Smoke

Air quality levels range from MODERATE to GOOD across the forecast region this morning. The Crazy Creek fire grew by 10,000 acres yesterday and continues to produce smoke that is affecting the US-26 corridor around Dayville. UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS conditions are expected in and around Dayville. Smoke levels are expected to be highest in this region in the early afternoon when the smoke is mixed down to the surface. Elsewhere MODERATE to GOOD conditions are forecast. Looking ahead, the storms yesterday did produce some lightning so we will be monitoring for new sources of smoke from emerging fires.

Additional Smoke Outlooks

Smoke outlooks for adjacent areas are posted on the Fire and Smoke Map, see below.