THE DALLES, Ore. – The Memaloose # 2 Fire was reported late Friday evening burning on the south side of Interstate 84 near the eastbound Memaloose Rest Area, three miles east of Mosier, burning on lands protected by ODF, Mosier Fire and Rescue, and the USFS Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The fire is now estimated at 167 acres and 50 percent contained. Suppression efforts are focusing on strengthening containment lines and mopping up the interior of the fire. Evacuation levels are decreasing and roads in the area continue re-opening. The fire is being managed under Unified Command with ODF and the USFS-CRGNSA. Cause: under investigation. This will be the final report about this fire on these daily updates unless the situation changes.
New fires reported on ODF-protected lands
New fires reported on ODF-protected lands
There
were no fires 10 acres or larger reported on ODF-protected lands over the past
24 hours.
were no fires 10 acres or larger reported on ODF-protected lands over the past
24 hours.
Ongoing fires on ODF-protected lands
Northeast Oregon District,
Pendleton Unit: The Little Rail Creek Fire, was reported late Friday evening, August 10, burning approximately
12 miles east of Pilot Rock in the Little Rail Creek drainage area. Fire lines
have held and the fire remains today at approximately 1,000 acres and is now 70
percent contained. Resources on the fire today include 3 crews, 4 engines, and 2
helicopters. The cause of this fire is lightning. This will be the final report
about this fire on these daily updates unless the situation changes.
Pendleton Unit: The Little Rail Creek Fire, was reported late Friday evening, August 10, burning approximately
12 miles east of Pilot Rock in the Little Rail Creek drainage area. Fire lines
have held and the fire remains today at approximately 1,000 acres and is now 70
percent contained. Resources on the fire today include 3 crews, 4 engines, and 2
helicopters. The cause of this fire is lightning. This will be the final report
about this fire on these daily updates unless the situation changes.
Miles,
Columbus, Snow Shoe and Round Top fires
Columbus, Snow Shoe and Round Top fires
(formerly
the South Umpqua Complex/Sugar Pine fires)
These
fires are being managed under unified command by the Northern Rockies Incident
Management Team 2 (Incident Commander Doug Turman) and components of Oregon
Department of Forestry Incident Management Team 3 (Incident Commander Link
Smith).
fires are being managed under unified command by the Northern Rockies Incident
Management Team 2 (Incident Commander Doug Turman) and components of Oregon
Department of Forestry Incident Management Team 3 (Incident Commander Link
Smith).
On
the Miles Fire, crews continue to
make progress, including on the southern flank where the fire has twice jumped
the Elk Creek Road. Crews are also working on the northwestern side of the fire
to hold the fire south of the road. Burn-out operations continue today and crews
will also continue work to secure any exterior spotting.
the Miles Fire, crews continue to
make progress, including on the southern flank where the fire has twice jumped
the Elk Creek Road. Crews are also working on the northwestern side of the fire
to hold the fire south of the road. Burn-out operations continue today and crews
will also continue work to secure any exterior spotting.
On
the Columbus Fire, control lines on
the western edge at the northern perimeter are holding well. Significant heat
and the majority of perimeter growth yesterday was on the southeast flank of
the fire, with scattered heat throughout most of the interior. Crews are
conducting burn-outs as needed.
the Columbus Fire, control lines on
the western edge at the northern perimeter are holding well. Significant heat
and the majority of perimeter growth yesterday was on the southeast flank of
the fire, with scattered heat throughout most of the interior. Crews are
conducting burn-outs as needed.
Mop-up
and patrol and monitoring continues on the Snow
Shoe and Round Top fires.
and patrol and monitoring continues on the Snow
Shoe and Round Top fires.
Location: Approximately 5 miles northeast of Trail
Ignition date: July 15, 2018
Cause: Lightning
Acres burned/Percent contained: Combined total of approximately
44,489 acres. Miles Fire: 30,974 acres, 10%
contained; Columbus Fire:
9,545 acres, 14% contained; Snow
Shoe Fire: 3,816 acres, 95% contained; Round Top Fire: 154
acres, 95% contained.
Total Personnel: 2,154
More
Information: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6112/
Other fires
Taylor Creek Fire – Josephine County
The
Taylor Creek/Klondike Fire
is being managed by the Alaska Incident Management Team (Incident Commander:
Tom Kurth).
Taylor Creek/Klondike Fire
is being managed by the Alaska Incident Management Team (Incident Commander:
Tom Kurth).
There
will be a Klondike Fire Community Meeting at 6 p.m. this evening, August 13, at
the Selma Community & Education Center, 182355 Redwood Highway, Selma, OR.
will be a Klondike Fire Community Meeting at 6 p.m. this evening, August 13, at
the Selma Community & Education Center, 182355 Redwood Highway, Selma, OR.
Location: 10 miles west of Grants Pass
Ignition date: July 15, 2018
Cause: Lightning
Acres burned: Approximately 48,257 acres
Personnel: 1,102
Containment: 45%
More Information: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6058/
Klondike Fire – Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
The
Taylor Creek /Klondike Fire is being
managed by the Alaska Incident Management Team (Incident Commander: Tom Kurth).
Taylor Creek /Klondike Fire is being
managed by the Alaska Incident Management Team (Incident Commander: Tom Kurth).
There
will be a Klondike Fire Community Meeting at 6 p.m. this evening, August 13, at
the Selma Community & Education Center, 182355 Redwood Highway, Selma, OR.
will be a Klondike Fire Community Meeting at 6 p.m. this evening, August 13, at
the Selma Community & Education Center, 182355 Redwood Highway, Selma, OR.
Location: 9 miles northwest of Selma
Ignition date: July 15, 2018
Cause: Lightning
Acres burned: Approximately 55,248 acres
Personnel: 521
Containment: 15%
More Information: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5998/