Let it be known that Forest Order No. 06-24-05 is rescinded and replaced by Forest Order No. 06-24-06 Done at Susanville, California this 28th day of July, 2024.

Currant Creek Fire Update

Sunday, 7/28/24 at 9:00 PM

Size: 182 acres

Estimated Containment: 0%

Today, hand crews worked up each flank from the origin towards the ridge digging hand line and addressing hot spots near the edge to prevent spread. Two helicopters supported firefighters by delivering loads of water to douse hot spots and spot fires. Some active fire behavior was observed between the fingers going up the ridge. The northernmost finger produced a significant plume of smoke around 2 PM that could be seen from certain areas on Redlands Mesa and around Cedaredge.

However, that activity did not increase the footprint of the fire. Additional crews are due to arrive tomorrow. They will join existing resources and continue constructing line around the fire with the support of aircraft. Crews are still working on containment and pre-evacuation warnings remain in place due to continued Red Flag weather conditions forecast for Monday.

Firefighters are making good progress suppressing hotspots within the core of the fire and spot fires to prevent further growth. Fire growth was minimal today thanks to their efforts despite low humidity, high temps, and winds gusting up to nearly 30 MPH. As long as fire activity remains stable, updates will be published once daily. Additional updates may be issued if conditions change significantly, or if the pre-evacuation status changes.

Please do not call dispatch for updates about this fire. The most up to date fire information will be posted on Inciweb. Evacuation information can be found on the Delta County Sheriff’s Office Facebook or on the Delta County Website.

Durkee Fire Information 

Community Meeting

July 29, 2024 @ 6:30 p.m. PDT

We invite you to receive the latest information on the Durkee Fire from the current incident management team and connect with local agency representatives. 

Churchill School, 3451 Broadway St., Baker City, OR 97814

Fire Info Line: 541-208-4371

A recording of the meeting will be available on the Durkee Fire Facebook page after the event.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

FOREST SERVICE

WILLAMETTE NATIONAL FOREST

SPRINGFIELD, OREGON

ORDER # 06-18-10-24-26

FOREST ORDER

MOSS MOUNTAIN-POTTER FIRE EMERGENCY AREA CLOSURE

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50 (a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System (“NFS”) areas, roads, and trails described below within the administrative boundaries of the Willamette National Forest. Refer to Exhibit A for the map and Exhibit B for trails and recreation sites that are closed. Also note the recreation sites outside of the closure boundary that will be closed with this Order. This Order supersedes Forest Order # 06-18-10-24-23 for the Moss Mountain Fire and Forest Order #06-18-10-24-25 for the Potter Fire and is effective from July 29, 2024 through November 15, 2024, unless otherwise rescinded sooner.

PROHIBITIONS:

1. Being on the road. 36 CFR § 261.54(e)

2. Being on a trail 36 CFR § 261.55(a)

3. Entering into or being upon National Forest System Lands closed for the protection of public health and safety. 36 CFR § 261.53(e)

CLOSURE AREA:

The closure area is located within the State of Oregon, Lane, Douglas, and Klamath Counties, and within the Administrative Boundaries of the Willamette National Forest. The closure applies to the NFS areas, roads, and trails and trailheads described below. The closure area is depicted on the attached map, which is incorporated into this order as “Exhibit A”. All areas, roads, trails, campgrounds, and rec sites in this closure area are closed. All roads forming the boundary of the closure area are included in the closure including FS Road 21. Recreation sites, trails and campgrounds closed by this order are depicted in “Exhibit B”.

Area Closure Description

The closure boundary starts on Forest Service (FS) Road 23 east of the C.T. Beach Picnic Area and Boat Launch. The closure boundary follows FS Road 23 southeast to the boundary of the Diamond Peak Wilderness Area in Township 23 S, Range 5 E, Section 14 then follows the Wilderness boundary east to the Willamette National Forest boundary in Township 23 S, Range 5 ½ E, Section 7. The closure boundary then proceeds south-southeast then northnorthwest following the Willamette National Forest boundary to its junction with FS Road 5850 in Township 23 S, Range 2 E, Section 36. The closure boundary then follows FS Road 5850 east to its junction with FS Road 2127 then continues east on FS Road 2127 to its junction with FS Road 21. The closure boundary then follows FS 21 north to its junction with FS Road 2118 then continues north then east on FS Road 2118 to its junction with FS Road 23 completing the closure area boundary.

• Outside of the closure boundary the recreation sites listed in “Exhibit B” are closed.

EXEMPTIONS:

Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e)(1) and (4), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

(1) Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order) specifically exempting them for this Order.

(2) Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.

These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 CFR Part 261, Subpart A.

Violations of these prohibitions are punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.00 for an individual or $10,000.00 for a corporation or imprisonment for not more than six months or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 18 U.S.C. § 3551, 3571, and 3581.

Executed in Springfield, Oregon on this 29th day of July 2024. Duane Bishop

Forest Supervisor

Willamette National Forest

Moss Mountain-Potter Fire Closure Exhibit B ClosureNumber 06-18-10-24-26 Willamette National Forest

Closed NFS Trails:

6302 Bear Mountain

3645 Blue Lake

3462 Chuckle Springs

3564 Corrigan Lake

3699 Diamond Peak

3644 Dome Rock

3620 Hemlock Butte

3649 Indigo Lake

3639 June Lake

3609 Middle Fork

3688 Moon Point

3648 Opal Lake

3630 Pioneer Gulch

4228 Pool Creek

3632 Rockpile

3637 Staley Ridge

3624 Tufti Creek

3662 Vivian Lake

3643 Windy Pass

3685 Youngs Rock

Closed NFS Campgrounds and Rec Sites:

Bear Mountain Trailhead

Bingham Boat Launch Boat Launch

Blue Lake Trailhead

Campers Flat Campground

Chuckle Springs Trailhead

Corrigan Lake Trailhead

Diamond Peak North Trailhead

Diamond Peak South Trailhead

Diamond Peak Wilderness Wilderness Area

Hemlock Butte Trailhead

Indigo Lake Trailhead

Indigo Springs Campground

June Lake Trailhead

Loggers Butte Day Use Area

Middle Fork- Sand Prairie Trailhead

Middle Fork – 21 Road/2127 Road Trailhead

Middle Fork – Big Swamp Trailhead

Middle Fork – Coal Creek Trailhead

Middle Fork – Paddy’s Valley Trailhead

Middle Fork – Timpanogas Trailhead

Moon Point Trailhead

Opal Lake Trailhead

Pool Creek Trailhead

Pioneer Gulch Trailhead

Rockpile Trailhead

Sacandaga Campground

Sand Prairie Campground

Secret Campground

Staley Ridge/Dome Rock Trailhead

Timpanogas Lake Campground

Timpanogas Lake Shelter

Tufti Creek Trailhead

Vivian Lake Trailhead

Warner Mountain Lookout

Windy Pass Trailhead

Youngs Flat (Everage Flat) Campground

Youngs Rock Trailhead

Southbound State Route 87 is closed between State Route 188 and Bush Highway due to the #SandStoneFire. Motorists are advised to expect delays and seek an alternate route.

There is no estimated time to reopen the southbound lanes. The northbound lanes are unaffected.

For real-time road information, use the AZ511 app:

Apple https://bit.ly/4cpuuV3

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Fire activity on the Courtrock Fire increases, resources engaged with aircraft, active ground suppression, and structural protection
 

MONUMENT, Ore. – Wind, heat, record dry vegetation and topography continue to drive growth on the Courtrock Fire. With less smoke and more visibility, multiple helicopters, including from the Oregon National Guard, were able to deliver water drops today on the southwest and southeast portions of the fire.

MONUMENT, Ore. – Firefighters suppressing the Courtrock Fire continued to expand containment lines along the eastern and western perimeter with the goal of pinching off the head of the fire where it’s been progressing in the southeast.

Bluff Creek Complex

Idaho Panhandle National Forests

Fire Information 208-557-8813 

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idipf-bluff-creek-complex 

July 28, 2024

Idaho Panhandle Type 3 Incident Management Team

Incident Commander Brian Hicks and Incident Commander Trainee Bryce Barth

Location:  The fires are burning along both sides of the Bluff Divide, approximately 13 1/2 miles southeast of Avery, ID; five and a half miles west from Gold Creek Campground; and approximately two miles northwest of Junction Ridge.

Start Date: 7/25/2024                                   Cause: Lightning                          Size: 425 acres 

Completion/Containment: 0% 

125 Total Personnel:   

1 Engine

1 Type 2 Hand Crew

2 Interagency Hotshot Crews

5 Heavy Equipment

1 Water Tender

Key Message:  

With the national Planning Level of 5

Current Status: 

The Bluff Creek Fire consists of four different fires: Junction Fire, East Fork Fire, Dominion Point Fire, and Buffalo Fire. As of last night, the Junction Fire increased to 250 acres; the East Fork Fire increased to 25 acres; the Dominion Point Fire increased to 150 acres; and the Buffalo Fire has remained around 1/10th of an acre.

All available resources are engaged in suppression, working on these fires based on priority order. Due to the immediate threat to values at risk, including private industry timberlands, active logging sales, and equipment, the Junction Fire remains priority. Active fire behavior led to spot fires crossing a road on the north end of the fire yesterday, but crews were able to contain the spot fires and hold the road. Heavy equipment utilization has increased accessibility for crews to more safely and effectively engage in the fire, and accessibility improvements will continue throughout today. Today’s focus will be on the eastern portions of the fire, where crews will be engaging directly where feasible to do so. 

On the East Fork Fire, one hotshot crew worked to gain safe access to the fire and were able to start engaging directly on the eastern portion. Today, professional fallers will further secure workable spaces, falling large dead standing snags that pose a significant risk to firefighter safety. On the Dominion Point Fire, crews worked on opening up access to the area and planning engagement tactics. Today, they will prioritize the southern portion of the fire, directly on Dominion Point. The Buffalo Fire remains at one tenth of an acre, burning in heavy dead and down fuels.

Weather and Fire Behavior

Temperatures today will be slightly cooler, ranging from 78-85 in the valleys and 68-78 in mountains. Relative Humidity is slightly increased, ranging from 25%-40%. Winds will be breezy, with potential for gusts up to 20 mph in the lower slopes/valleys and 25 mph in the upper slopes/ridges. Tomorrow there is a slight chance of rain showers in the late morning and afternoon.

Closures and Special Messages

Closures surrounding both fire areas are necessary to protect the safety and welfare of the public and provide for safe firefighting efforts and access. Specific closure information and maps are posted on InciWeb at https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/***** and https://www.fs.usda.gov/ipnf as they are implemented. 

The Bluff Creek Complex closures include the following roads and area:

• CLOSED:
  • Forest Development Road 509 beginning at its junction with County Highway 50 and concluding at its intersection with Forest Development Road 201. 
  • Forest Development Road 1258 beginning at its junction with Forest Development Road 509 concluding at its intersection with Forest Development Road 201. 
  • Forest Service Development Road 1956F beginning at its junction with Forest Development Road 509 and concluding at its junction with Forest Development Road 3338. 
  • Forest Development Road 322 beginning at its junction with Forest Development Road 201 concluding at Conrad Peak.
  • Gold Flat Camp Area: Gold Flat undeveloped campsite located 8.6 miles North on Forest Development Road 218 from Red Ives Cabin. Gold Flat undeveloped campsite is located within Section 23 and 24 in T16N, R30W. The area Gold Flat undeveloped campsite where defined on the map comprises of 6.2 acres bordered by the St. Joe River on the West and Forest Development Road 218 on the East.

At this time, a TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION is in place for 27NM SE KELLOGG, Idaho near MULLAN PASS VOR/DME (MLP). No pilots may operate an aircraft in the areas covered, including drone pilots. 

Currant Creek Fire Update - Sunday, July 28, 2024

11:30 am

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The Delta County Sheriff’s Office is providing a morning update on the Currant Creek Fire east of Cedaredge near Redlands Mesa. The fire is still burning but fire growth was knocked down substantially Saturday afternoon and evening thanks to the efforts of the Cedaredge Fire Protection District, Hotchkiss Fire District and crews from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and aviation assets.

A type 1 helicopter and four single engine air tankers performed water and fire-retardant drops on the fire Saturday afternoon following a brief thunderstorm that moved through the area and provided much needed rain and hail over the fire. This moisture combined with the water and retardant drops significantly altered fire behavior and caused the fire to lay down and stop progressing at a rapid pace. The fire is burning in pinon-juniper forest, oak brush and other brush types in steep terrain which is a challenge for fire crews.

The majority of the fire is contained on private property as of 7:00 am Sunday morning. On Saturday evening, the Cedaredge Fire Protection District turned the fire over to the Delta County Sheriff’s Office as a county responsibility fire. The Sheriff’s Office then formally requested the CO Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) assume command and control of the fire as a State Responsibility fire and that request has been granted as of Sunday morning. The Fire is being managed by Incident Commanders from the BLM with assistance from DFPC.

The CO Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) utilizing state of the art infrared cameras and software has mapped the fire at approximately 182 acres as of Saturday evening. An image of the current boundary and size of the fire has been included to show the location of the fire in location to 3100 Road and other residences in the area.

At the recommendation of the Fire Incident Commanders, Fire Chiefs from Hotchkiss and Cedaredge Fire Protection Districts, and the Delta County Undersheriff, the pre-evacuation status for residents of upper Redlands Mesa and Leroux Creek as noted below will remain in effect until incident commanders can report more containment on the fire with the pending red flag conditions.

Pre-Evacuation Area: The pre-evacuation notice applies to residents who live on 3100 Road north of Redlands Mesa Road to the Forest Service Boundary and West along Redlands Mesa Road to Rim Rock Road and Currant Creek north to the forest service boundary. A polygon shape from the Delta County Alert issued on Saturday, July 27th is included to show this area. The Pre-Evacuation Notice means residents should be taking preparations to leave in the event the fire grows and starts progressing to the east or southeast towards residences. Pre-evacuation tips can be found online at US Fire Administration’s Website (https://www.usfa.fema.gov/.../wildfire-evacuation...) .

Fire crews held a briefing Sunday morning at 7:00 am and multiple engine crews and two type-two hand crews remain on the fire today and are working hard to establish containment lines around the fire. Additional resources have been ordered to suppress the fire and will arrive mid-day today. The National Weather Service has forecast Red Flag Warnings for across Delta County today. This means low relative humidity, low moisture levels in fuels and the potential for high winds which can drive fire growth. Fire crews have informed the county their main objective is to improve containment and address hotspots on the fire to prevent flare up and increased fire behavior as red flag conditions persist this afternoon.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Delta County Sheriff’s Office and Bureau of Land Management. The Delta County Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Management, Delta County leadership, DFPC and BLM are working jointly to support fire suppression efforts on this fire and prevent future growth and risk to the residents of upper Redlands Mesa and Leroux Creek.

Fire updates will be shared as they become available and will be posted to the Delta County Website at DeltaCountyCO.gov/Alerts – click on the Currant Creek Fire button. Updates are also posted to the Delta County Alerts Facebook page and Delta County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.

We encourage all residents in the vicinity of the fire and across Delta County to be sure you are registered for Delta County Alerts by opting into emergency alerts by registering your home address, phone numbers and email address with Delta County Alerts. For more information on how alerts work and to sign up, please visit DeltaCountyCO.gov/Alerts.

https://deltacountyco.gov/656/Issued-Alerts

Wildfire Alert- Currant Creek - Near Cedaredge | Pre-Evacuation Notice .

Delta County Alert - This is a WILDFIRE ALERT for a new wildfire start near Currant Creek on the West end of Redlands Mesa and East of Cedaredge.

The Hotchkiss Fire Department and Cedaredge Fire Department are on-scene and requesting residents who live along Leroux Creek - 3100 Road north of Redlands Mesa Road and residents west of 3100 Road to Rimrock Road and North of Redlands Mesa Road in the P25 Road area start getting prepared and be ready to evacuate. The fire department is requesting you be in a PRE-EVACUATION status for this wildfire.

The wildfire is in the area of Currant Creek and Rim Rock Road and burning east. Strong winds are pushing the fire and homes in upper Leroux Creek should be ready to evacuate.

More information will be issued as it becomes available. Follow the Delta County Alerts Facebook page for more information at Delta County Alerts

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1503 hours