Watson Creek Fire
This fire has burned onto ODF-protected land from Fremont-Winema National Forest (FWF) protected land. An extended attack is in progress with a high potential for IMT deployment.
Public meeting:
- Tonight, Aug. 19, 7 p.m., Community Center, Paisley
Fire managers will offer a briefing on the condition of the landscape in the fire area, show maps, and share details of the ongoing firefighting strategy.
Location: 5 miles west of Paisley
Cause: Under investigation
Acres burned: 16,227
Personnel: 350
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Eli Creek Fire
This fire is 100% contained. This will be the final report.
Location: 15 mi SW of Pilot Rock
Cause: Lightning
Acres burned: 3,421
Kinzua Complex
This complex includes six fires at approx. 611 acres and is burning in grass, timber, and juniper.
Location: 10 mile radius around Fossil
Cause: Lightning
Acres burned: 611
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Miles and Columbus fires (formerly the South Umpqua Complex/Sugar Pine Fires)
While containment remained unchanged on the Miles and Columbus fires at 35 and 29 percent, firefighters continue to make excellent progress. The moderating factor in keeping the fires behavior in check has been the smoke from this and other fires in the area that has settled over the fire area.
The Northern Rockies Incident Management Team (IMT) 2 is timing out on this assignment and is in the process of transitioning the fire to the Pacific Northwest IMT 2, led by Incident Commander Chris Schulte. ODF IMT 3 will continue to work in unified command with the incoming team.
Miles Fire – 33,204 acres, 35% contained
A heavy layer of smoke settled over the fire yesterday that slowed growth and delayed burnout operations for an additional day. The southern half of the Miles Fire is in full mop-up with some portions moving to patrol status. The fire remains most active in the Elkhorn Peak area, where the main fire is still some distance from established control lines. The north end of the fire continues to creep through green ground fuels on a path towards the Columbus Fire.
Columbus Fire – 9,814 acres, 29% contained
The west flank of this fire is in repair mode as crews grade roads from heavy fire traffic and create water bars to prevent future erosion. The 2017 Broken Lookout Fire scar is serving as a natural barrier for the east side of Columbus Fire. Just as the Miles Fire creeps to the north towards the Columbus Fire, the Columbus Fire is working its way south towards the Miles Fire through moister vegetation.
Location: Approximately 5 miles northeast of Trail
Ignition date: July 15, 2018
Cause: Lightning
Acres burned: Combined total of 47,105
Personnel: 1,487
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Other fires
Klondike West Fire – Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
The Taylor Creek and Klondike Fires were split into zones on Saturday. The fires are now referred to as “Taylor Creek and Klondike East Fires,” managed by the Alaska Incident Management Team out of Lake Selmac, and “Klondike West Fire” managed by California Interagency Incident Management Team 4 out of Gold Beach.
Public meeting: Klondike Fire East
- Monday, Aug. 20, 6 p.m., Illinois Valley High School, 625 E. River St., Cave Junction
Public meetings: Klondike Fire West
- Monday, Aug. 20, 6 p.m., Agness Community Library, 3905 Cougar Ln., Agness
- Tuesday, Aug. 21, 6 p.m., Curry County Fairgrounds, Curry Showcase Building, 29392 Ellensburg Ave., Gold Beach
Location: 9 miles northwest of Selma
Ignition date: July 15, 2018
Cause: Lightning
Acres burned: 66,332 acres
Personnel: 845
Containment: 15%
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Taylor Creek and Klondike East Fires – Josephine County
Location: 10 miles west of Grants Pass
Ignition date: July 15, 2018
Cause: Lightning
Acres burned: 52,588 acres
Personnel: 569
Containment: 61%
More information:
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6058/
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6058/