Pioneer Fire Update for July 31, 2024  
 Incident Commander Lonnie Click  
Complex Incident Management Team Northwest 3   
(541) 861-5808, staffed 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 2024.pioneer@firenet.gov  

Quick Facts  
Size: 33,762 acres   
Start Date: June 8, 2024  
Location: 31 miles NW of Chelan, WA  
Containment: 12%  
Personnel: 674   
Cause: Human-caused, under investigation  
Resources Assigned: 8 crews, 4 helicopters, 28 engines, 29 water tenders, 17 heavy equipment

There will be a community meeting in Manson Wednesday, 5:30 PM at the Manson High School. The meeting will be streamed live on the Pioneer Fire Information Facebook page. Please submit questions in advance to 2024.pioneer@firenet.gov or via Facebook Messenger.   

CURRENT SITUATION: Weather conditions remained favorable yesterday with minimal fire progression to the north. Water drops from helicopters and scooper aircraft were used throughout the day between Hazard Creek and Fourmile Creek, removing much of the heat from the fire and slowing fire growth along the lakeshore. Firefighters are using this time of slowed fire activity to continue their work on community protection measures in Stehekin before hot and dry conditions return. Crews continued to work their way up the Stehekin Valley towards Harlequin Bridge, installing sprinklers and hose lays. Felling of hazard trees and work on the community protection lines also continued throughout the Stehekin area. Along the lakeshore, firefighters continued to mop up and patrol around structures between Flick Creek and Fourmile Creek. The southern edge of the fire is still holding in Lone Fir drainage and continues to be monitored for any heat or activity. Crews continued to improve the contingency line along Nelson Ridge, as well as mastication around Oss Peak and work on the shaded fuel break from Cooper Ridge down to the Antilon Lake area. Road improvements in the Black Canyon and Gold Creek areas also continued to maintain ingress and egress for fire equipment.  

TODAY’S ACTIVITIES:   To further slow northward progression of the fire, firefighters will be inserted into the lower slope between Fourmile Creek and Hazard Creek to suppress hot spots and coordinate with aviation resources conducting water drops. Crews will continue mopping up and patrolling around structures along the lakeshore. In Stehekin, structure protection work will continue up the valley. Firefighters will continue to improve the community protection line, installing hose lays and sprinklers where needed, while also assessing where existing roads can be used as fireline. South of the fire, and west of Manson, crews will continue preparing indirect contingency lines.   

WEATHER AND SMOKE: Today and into the weekend will see increasingly hotter and drier weather conditions, with a chance of thunderstorms starting Thursday. An Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for Friday and Saturday. Overnight temperatures will also be hotter and drier. Friday will also bring a period of up lake winds. See Current Smoke Outlook for North Central Washington (airfire.org) for information about smoke and air quality.  

EVACUATIONS: Level 1, 2 and 3 evacuation levels remain in effect around the Pioneer Fire. Please contact Chelan County Emergency Management or visit https://t.ly/QoH9w for more information.  

FOREST CLOSURE: Current closures for the North Cascades National Park: https://www.nps.gov/noca/index.htm  
The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has a closure order in place for much of the fire area: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest - Alerts & Closures (usda.gov). 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.  

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Press Release – 07/31/2024

Lower Granite Fire

On Tuesday, July 30th fire crews identified unburned fuels within the fire zone in the Kluge Canyon area just north of Tramway Road. As a precaution, fire mitigation strategies were implemented to reduce the risk of flareups while also helping secure and maintain the fire line. These actives have helped reduce the risk to our fire crews while also minimizing the impact on the surrounding rangeland. Additional fuels mitigation will be address as needed taking into consideration firefighter safety, rangeland impact, and livestock health. The public should be aware that an increase in visible smoke is possible over the next few days. 

Landowners are encouraged to contact the Incident Command Team at cody_leclerc@firenet.gov. Landowners within the fire zone area are asked to call 509-808-6720 for immediate assistance. 

Weather forecasts show a strong high pressures system making its way over the fire area today with temperatures expected to reach 94 degrees.   Relative humidity will remain at 23-29%. Winds SE 2-5 mph this morning increasing to NW 4-8 mph later this afternoon.  Incident Command staff are also looking at Thursdays forecast as temperatures will increase to 96-103 degrees with relative humidity around 18-22% with in increased chance of isolated thunderstorms over the region. 

Easy Fire Update for July 31, 2024  
Incident Commander Lonnie Click  
Complex Incident Management Team Northwest 3   
(541) 861-5808, staffed 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 2024.pioneer@firenet.gov

Quick Facts  
Size: 528 acres*  
Start Date: July 17, 2024  
Location: 17 miles west of Mazama, WA
Containment: 0%  
Personnel Assigned: 127  
Cause: Lightning  
Resources Assigned:  3 crews     6 engines
*no updated IR data due to weather conditions  

CURRENT SITUATION: Fire spread remained minimal yesterday with continued fire activity within the fire perimeter. On the north side of the Easy Fire crews completed work on helicopter landing zones for crew transportation to minimize extensive hike-in travel times. Firefighters also worked to remove hazard trees and widen indirect firelines. Chipping operations continued along State Route 20 to remove vegetation from the highway. Debris was trucked out of the fire area to the Cedar Creek Trailhead. On the south side of the Easy Fire crews tested sprinkler systems and continued work to bolster indirect firelines.   

State Route 20 remains open to through traffic with a pilot car escorting vehicles through mileposts 148-157 from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily. Expect 30 minutes delays as firefighters continue removing trees and debris from the roadway and conduct full suppression tactics on the Easy Fire. Please do not stop or pull over between mileposts 148-157. With wildfire and firefighting operations still active, the highway may need to close again on short notice. Be sure to check https://wsdot.com/Travel/Real-time/Map/ for the latest information on State Route 20.  

TODAY’S ACTIVITIES: Given the incoming hot and dry weather, fire activity is expected to increase slightly with continued smoldering and occasional flare ups. Crews will continue to chip vegetation and tree debris off the shoulder of State Route 20 and widen indirect firelines. Firefighters will also implement the use of helicopter transportation to the higher elevation areas of the Easy Fire to begin work along the Mt. Hardy ridge line. Crews continue to scout opportunities to further secure the ridgetop and indirect lines with future strategic firing operations.  

A Temporary Flight Restriction is in place for all aircrafts not involved in wildfire suppression operations. Do not fly a personal drone over or near the Easy Fire. Any incursions create a safety hazard to fire aircraft and require air operations to stop.  

WEATHER: Temperatures today will continue to increase as a warming and drying trend begins with a strong ridge building into the Northwest. Expect scattered clouds in the morning and mostly sunny sky weather in the afternoon. Winds will be northwest 1-4 and increase to 7-10 mph after 10:00 a.m.  

CLOSURES: 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. Anyone recreating in the area should be vigilant of surroundings and stay out of closed areas.

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PYRAMID FIRE:

PYRAMID FIRE PUBLIC MEETING TONIGHT: A public meeting about the Pyramid Fire will be held on Wednesday, July 31, at 6 p.m. at Sweet Home Fire District, 1099 Long Street, Sweet Home. If you can't attend in person, you can watch the meeting live on the Willamette National Forest YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/@WillametteFireInfo. If you have questions you'd like answered at the meeting, please email them to 2024.Pyramid@firenet.gov.

East of Middle Santiam Wilderness, 1,156 Acres, 11 Percent Contained, Total Personnel, 403, Lightning Caused

On the northwest flank near two bridges, the fire continues to back down the slope within the constructed control lines. Heavy equipment and crews are still engaged in widening and improving the existing control line on the outer perimeter. With the predicted warmer and drier weather, crews continue to focus on direct line construction on the east flank, at the fire’s edge, from the 680 Road to South Pyramid Creek.

SLATE FIRE:

5 miles SW of Detroit, OR, 91 Acres, 27 Percent Contained, Total Personnel, 48, Under Investigation

With warmer and drier weather predicted, fire crews are working aggressively on the Slate Fire. Control lines have been constructed, and firefighters are now tasked with the tedious process of mop-up. Today, crews worked up to 100 feet inside the fire's perimeter, searching for any burning materials, removing fire-damaged trees, and cooling ash pits. Firefighters will continue mop-up operations for the next few days to secure control lines.

WEATHER: A strong upper ridge will begin building over the area today, bringing warmer and drier conditions. A major heat wave is expected this weekend. 

SMOKE IMPACTS: Smoke and air quality conditions are available on: AirNow.gov

EVACUATIONS: On July 17th, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Forest, issued a Level 3: Go Now Evacuation Alert for the closure area affected. Please refer to the Linn County Fire Map https://tinyurl.com/LinnCoFireMap for full details of the issued evacuation area (which will appear in red). 

AREA CLOSURES: Due to active fires, road, recreation sites, and trail (including the PCT) closures are in effect in the Willamette National Forest. Specific information is posted at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/willamette/alerts-notices/?cid=fseprd552029.

FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Fire restrictions are in effect for Willamette National Forest, including the Three Sisters, Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington, Waldo Lake, and Diamond Peak Wilderness areas. Read the complete restrictions at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-notices/?aid=81487. 

Two multi-engine Superscoopers join the Sand Stone Fire
Daily Update – Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Highlights: Containment levels have increased on all three fires. The Sand Stone, Deer, and Davenport Fires are now reported at 20%, 18%, and 93% containment, respectively. Two Canadair CL-415, also known as Superscoopers, joined the Sand Stone Fire yesterday and began dropping water on the fire. These aircraft will continue their work throughout the day.

Total personnel on all incidents: 470

Sand Stone Fire: Acres: 24,133 Containment: 20% Start Date: 7/25/2024 Fuels: Grass, brush

Operations: The Sand Stone Fire provides an ideal opportunity to utilize scooper planes, a specific type of aircraft that can “scoop” up to 1350 gallons of water by skimming the surface of lakes and then dropping water onto the fire. This approach is particularly effective for the Sand Stone Fire because it is situated close to Bartlett Lake and burning through grasses and brush. The two scoopers are targeting their efforts on the west side of the fire to moderate activity near the powerlines. Ground crews will continue to secure the movement of the fire on the east side as it backs down into Indian Springs Canyon. The fire continues to progress to the north, producing a visible smoke column as temperatures increase fire activity in the afternoons. Three Type 1 helicopters are also supporting ground crews by dropping water on the northwestern perimeter to cool the fire’s edge.

Deer Fire: Acres: 279 Containment: 18% Start Date: 7/17/2024 Fuels: Grass, brush, timber

Operations: Deer Fire activity in the Mazatzal Wilderness remains at low intensity as it moves through stands of pine trees, cleaning up fuels along the forest floor. Containment on the Deer Fire has increased to 18%.

Davenport Fire: Acres: 447 Containment: 93% Start Date: 7/19/2024 Fuels: Grass, brush

Operations: No activity has been observed on the Davenport Fire within the Mazatzal Wilderness for over two weeks. Containment for the Davenport Fire is now being reported at 93%.

Weather: On the Sand Stone Fire, weather is predicted to be in the upper 90s. Temperatures over the Deer and Davenport Fires will be about 15 degrees lower. There is a 30-35% chance of lightning and thunderstorms today.

Smoke: Smoke may be visible from Fountain Hills, Sunflower, Rio Verde, Goldfield, and unincorporated communities in the Rio Verde Foothills. An interactive smoke map is available at https://fire.airnow.gov/. A daily smoke forecast for the Sand Stone Fire is available at www.azdeq.gov/wildfire/forecast/sandstonefire.

Evacuations: The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office has moved the community of Sunflower to “set” status. “Set” status means residents should identify the closest shelter or safe space, prepare an emergency kit, listen to public health officials and be ready to leave the area. The Ready, Set, Go! program is a nationwide program to educate residents about steps to take during an emergency. Sign up for emergency alerts at ready.maricopa.gov.

Closures: Southbound State Route 87 is closed between State Route 188 to Bush Highway. The Incident Management Team is working closely with the Arizona Department of Transportation and Department of Public Safety to determine when the highway can be safely reopened. See https://az511.gov/ for a map of the closure. The Tonto National Forest has issued a closure order for the Sand Stone Fire. More information can be found on the Tonto National Forest website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/tonto/alerts-notices/. Trail users should avoid using the Arizona National Scenic Trail near the fire area.

Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the first priority. A temporary flight restriction (TFR) is in place over the area, which includes uncrewed aircraft or drones. 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: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/aztnf-sand-stone /
480-409-9683 / https://www.facebook.com/TontoNationalForest / 2024.sandstone@firenet.gov

Information: (541) 321-0369    
Email: imt2.fireinfo@odf.oregon.gov

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

Crews prepare lines for hotter weather on the Winding Waters Complex 

WALLOWA, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry Incident Management Team 2 will hold a community meeting at Wallowa High School on Thursday (8/01) at 7pm. The meeting will be held in the commons at the entrance to the gymnasium.  Community members are invited to attend. This will offer community members the opportunity to hear more about fire conditions and planned operations. 
Today, firefighters on the Big Canyon fire are preparing to remove unburnt fuel between the fire and indirect containment lines with strategic firing operations along the Deer Creek drainage. Removing unburnt fuel inside the lines will better secure the fire from increasingly hotter and drier weather forecasted through the weekend.  Some smoke may be visible, as a result, on the southern end of the Big Canyon Fire due west of Wallowa. Aircraft will be airborne to locate spot fires that may emerge and to assist firefighters with bucket drops as needed. On other fires in the complex, crews continue patrol and mop up to further ensure that the fires remain within the lines. 
The Winding Waters Complex is comprised of the following fires, listed by name and Acres:

Big Canyon: 288 Acres
Charlie Brown: 69 Acres
Courtney Creek: 59 Acres
Mountain View: 318 Acres
Water: 18.5 Acres

Public use and industrial restrictions remain in effect on both ODF and USFS jurisdictions. Above normal temperatures are forecast to return by Thursday.
Contact Blue Mountain Interagency Dispatch Center at (541) 963- 7171 or dial 9-1-1 to report a fire or smoke. Stay informed about current fire-related updates in the Blue Mountains by visiting http://bluemountainfireinfo.blogspot.com/

Fire Update – Oakridge Lightning Fires

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

Wednesday, July 31, 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: A community meeting will be held tonight at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Oakridge High School, 47997 W 1st St. Oakridge, OR. Fire managers and local officials will provide the latest updates on fire activity and suppression efforts. Parking at the high school is limited; please plan accordingly.

Current Situation: Fire behavior is anticipated to increase today, and over the next several days, as temperatures rise and humidity decreases. Winds will remain light out of the northwest, though up-slope winds may shift slightly to the north. Abundant dead and down fuel is extremely receptive as lichen continues to be observed igniting and carrying flames.

The total acreage of the seven fires is 7,592 acres with 700 personnel assigned.

Information for each of the seven Oakridge Lightning Fires is provided below. Firefighting activities and suppression actions are described in detail for each double-lettered division on each fire.

Chalk Fire (3,525 acres, 26% contained)

Division AA: Low intensity firing operations continued on the west side of the Chalk Fire yesterday. Crews will secure and mop up in these areas while additional strategic options are being considered on Division AA.

Division KK: Similar to Division AA, crews will mop up and secure line from the burn operation that occurred earlier this week. Additional crews continue to prepare the 1925 Road.

Division TT: Heavy equipment continues to build and strengthen line on the north side of the Chalk Fire moving east, while fire managers scout for additional opportunities in Division TT.

Coffeepot Fire (3,591 acres, 0% contained) and Moss Mountain Fire (246 acres, 0% contained)

Division PP: Spot fires on the south side of the Coffeepot Fire were addressed via bucket drops yesterday. Crews continue low-intensity firing operations as well as scouting for, and addressing, additional spot fires attributed to burning lichen.

Division RR: Line north of the Coffeepot Fire has been constructed in Division RR. Low-intensity firing operations occurred last night to secure line. Crews will be mopping up in this area today.

Division SS: Line is being strengthened through the use of heavy equipment from the southern point of the Moss Mountain Fire to the east to tie in with Division WW. Equipment will now be used to push line west toward Division PP. A contingency group is scouting this division, looking for future strategic operations to hold fire north of privately held land.

Division WW: Crews constructed line from the 2307 Road and connected it to the 23 Road yesterday. Efforts will shift today to prepare line down the 23 Road. Crews continue to scout for secondary line options should they be needed.

Tire Mountain Fire (23 acres, 100%) – Division TT: The Tire Mountain Fire has been contained. Crews remain in place to patrol and address potential spot fires. Activity remains minimal on Tire Mountain Fire.

McKinley Fire (24 acres, 0% contained) – Division AA: Firefighters identified and addressed a small spot fire yesterday. Activity remains minimal on McKinley Fire, where staff will remain in place to patrol and address future spots.

208 Fire (145 acres, 0% contained) – Branch XII: Fire is holding. There has been no recent growth in this area.

217 Fire (38 acres, 100% contained) – Branch XII: The 217 Fire is contained. Crews will continue to patrol.

 Weather and Fire Behavior:

Warmer and drier conditions have arrived; northwest winds will remain light with some potential for upslope and up valley wind. Smoke is expected to lift around 2:00 p.m. today. Higher temperatures and lower minimum relative humidity will be much lower beginning today, and for the rest of the week.

Very dry and receptive lichen continues to carry fire and ignite spots in abundant dead and dry fuel across the fires. Fire weakened trees from this and previous fires remain a concern to firefighter safety. As temperatures rise and humidity decreases, fire intensity and activity can be expected to increase over the next several days.

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 Fire Personnel: 641

Fire Cause: Lightning

Location: North & South of Oakridge, OR

Cougar Creek Fire Update for Wednesday July 31, 2024 

KEY MESSAGES: 

Recent rains and higher humidity levels slowed fire activity yesterday. Tactical burning operations resumed on the southwest side of the fire yesterday to secure a portion of the perimeter. The secondary line on Mallory Ridge east of the fire is nearing completion. 

CURRENT STATUS:  

The First Creek Fire, from last week’s lighting storm, continues to be monitored for smoke and is contained. The spot fire on the eastern edge of the Cougar Creek Fire from the strong westerly winds is now controlled and being monitored for hot spots. 

On the southwest flank of the fire near Grouse Flats, crews have begun patrolling and monitoring the perimeter. If smoke is detected, Initial Attack (IA) crews will be available for incident response. Tactical firing operations will take place as weather conditions allow on the 600 Road and Hansen Ridge.  

Complex Incident Management Team Northwest 13 will transfer command of the Cougar Creek Fire to Complex Incident Management Team Northwest 12, under the direction of Incident Commander Jeff Dimke today at 7:00pm. 

FIRE BEHAVIOR AND WEATHER: 

Due to lower temperatures and higher relative humidity levels the past few days, recent fire progression has been primarily terrain-driven. Lower humidities are expected today along with atmospheric instability which will release some smoke. A high-pressure system is expected to bring warmer temperatures starting Friday and will lower relative humidity levels leading into the weekend.  This rise back into the triple digits later this week, fire behavior may increase. 

EVACUATIONS AND CLOSURES:  

Forest closure descriptions and maps are available online on the Umatilla National Forest Closure page. In Washington, evacuation notices are posted on the Asotin County Sheriff webpage and Asotin County Emergency Management  Facebook page. Grande Ronde Road is closed from Troy, Oregon to Highway 129 junction in Washington.  In Oregon, a level 2 evacuation is in effect for Wallowa County, including all of Grouse Flat from Bear Creek Rd north to the State boundary and the Garfield County line to Grande Ronde River. 

Public Meeting in Monument Tonight at 5 P.M.
 

Firefighters continue to hold and strengthen Courtrock Fire lines

MONUMENT, Ore. – Today on the Courtrock Fire, firefighters will focus on mopping up areas adjacent to the fireline and moving deeper into the fire. As this work continues, they will be looking for larger, heavier fuels that retain heat and could ignite adjacent unburned fuels. Firefighters will use hand tools and water to douse burning material and cool the fire.

Badland Complex Fire Update 
July 31, 2024

Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team Two
Jared Hohn, Incident Commander

Highlight: Today, at 4:30 p.m., at the Richland City Hall, Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team Two will be on the Richland City Council meeting agenda to present a fire update on the Badland Complex. 

Current Situation: 

• The Badland Complex is 54,615 acres and 69% contained with 296 personnel assigned. The decrease in acreage is due to an infrared flight, which provided more accurate mapping. Currently there are 75 miles of contained fire line and roughly 30 miles of uncontained line.
• The Thompson Fire is now 31,557 acres and 47% contained. Yesterday, crews gained more containment on the northern edge through a grassy area near Little Lookout Mountain, north of Durkee Creek and Lawrence Creek. Work will continue there for multiple operational periods. On the eastern side, the Gila hotshots and skidgines are working to check and strengthen roughly 12 miles of containment line through thick juniper and timber. With a period of expected high temperatures and possible windy conditions in the future, fire managers are eager to complete work. This work is expected to take multiple operational periods. On the southeastern perimeter, work continues between Lookout Mountain Road and Manning Creek Road.
• The Coyote Fire is now 22,184 acres and 96% contained. The primary focus on this fire is to secure the southern edge of rough country, moving toward the Snake River.
• The Powder, Chalk, Sheep Mountain, Daly, and Crandall Fires are all 100% contained.
• Beginning today, there is a significant weather shift to significantly hotter, dryer weather.

Weather & Smoke Information:  Today may see a heavy inversion layer which will bring west/southwest winds on the ridges and up slope, up valley winds gusting up to 15 mph. Skies should be clearer, with less smoke and temperatures in the 90s in the lower elevations and 80s on the hilltops.

An air quality advisory is in effect for Baker County due to heavy concentrations of wildfire smoke. For current Oregon air quality conditions, please visit https://oraqi.deq.state.or.us/home/map. 

Evacuations: Multiple areas have been reuced to a Level 2 (BE SET) or are no longer under any evacuations. 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. All BLM Vale District Recreation Sites along the Snake River between Oxbow and Huntington and on Lookout Mountain are closed. This includes Spring Recreation Site, Swedes Landing, and Bassar Diggins Campground. 

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) is in effect over the fire area to provide a safe environment for firefighting aircraft operations. 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: Facebook Badland Complex Fires 2024  Media Line: 541-249-5894

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