The combination of aggressive and
focused firefighting efforts and favorable weather conditions has allowed crews
to push the Ramsey Canyon Fire back and keep it well within containment lines.
Evacuation levels have been lowered. Areas that were in Level 3 are now Level 2
(Set) and areas that were Level 2 are now Level 1 (Ready). The road closure
along East Evans Creek Road still remains closed to the public and only
accessible to local residents and fire personnel.
focused firefighting efforts and favorable weather conditions has allowed crews
to push the Ramsey Canyon Fire back and keep it well within containment lines.
Evacuation levels have been lowered. Areas that were in Level 3 are now Level 2
(Set) and areas that were Level 2 are now Level 1 (Ready). The road closure
along East Evans Creek Road still remains closed to the public and only
accessible to local residents and fire personnel.
Because of a drastically decreased
threat to homes, Oregon State Fire Marshall (OSFM) Green Team is being released
and will be demobilized tomorrow morning, leaving oversight of the fire solely
to Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Incident Management Team 2. Joe Hessel,
ODF Incident Commander, thanked OSFM Incident Commander Les Hallman and his
entire team, saying, “Thank you for your help. You will be missed. We are
much more efficient when we work together.”
threat to homes, Oregon State Fire Marshall (OSFM) Green Team is being released
and will be demobilized tomorrow morning, leaving oversight of the fire solely
to Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Incident Management Team 2. Joe Hessel,
ODF Incident Commander, thanked OSFM Incident Commander Les Hallman and his
entire team, saying, “Thank you for your help. You will be missed. We are
much more efficient when we work together.”
Today, crews were able to mop up into the perimeter 50-75 feet in
many places. Tonight, the plan is to continue mopping up at least 50 feet
around the entire perimeter and to increase areas around all structures.
many places. Tonight, the plan is to continue mopping up at least 50 feet
around the entire perimeter and to increase areas around all structures.
Location: 12 miles northwest of Eagle Point
Ignition Date: August 22, 2018
Cause: Under investigation
Acres burned: 1,971
Personnel: 942
Containment: 40%
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Watson Creek Fire – Lake County
In the northwest corner of the fire, crews were able to take
advantage of favorable wind directions by utilizing controlled burning to
strengthen the lines. Some spot fires were detected in the morning but
contained by end of shift. All aircraft were able to fly the entire day and
containment lines held.
advantage of favorable wind directions by utilizing controlled burning to
strengthen the lines. Some spot fires were detected in the morning but
contained by end of shift. All aircraft were able to fly the entire day and
containment lines held.
Community meeting:
- 7 p.m. today, Paisley Community
Center
Open invite to tour fire camp:
- 1:30-3 p.m. Tuesday, Paisley
Location: 13 miles west of Paisley
Ignition Date: August
15, 2018
Ignition Date: August
15, 2018
Cause: Under investigation
Acres burned: 56,185
Personnel: 1,043
Containment: 50%
More information:
Terwilliger Fire – Willamette National Forest
Yesterday, fire activity moderated as clouds, cooler temperatures,
and higher humidity covered the fire area until mid-afternoon. The fire
continued to move north of Basalt Creek, moving up slope, and established a
well-developed column of smoke. On the southwest perimeter, crews strengthened
a direct line along the road and aim to secure this area in the coming days.
Air operations engaged the western perimeter heavily and will continue as
conditions allow today.
and higher humidity covered the fire area until mid-afternoon. The fire
continued to move north of Basalt Creek, moving up slope, and established a
well-developed column of smoke. On the southwest perimeter, crews strengthened
a direct line along the road and aim to secure this area in the coming days.
Air operations engaged the western perimeter heavily and will continue as
conditions allow today.
Yesterday afternoon an unmanned aircraft system, or drone, entered the fire
area violating the temporary flight restriction and grounding aerial operations
on the fire.
When drones are in the sky, air resources cannot operate. The fine for
operating in the temporary flight restriction area is up to $27,500.
Fire activity moderated with the overnight moisture, but will return today as
clouds clear, higher temperatures rise, and humidity drops over the fire area.
Location: 30 miles east of Springfield
Cause: Under
investigation
Cause: Under
investigation
Acres burned: 5,398
Personnel: 382
Containment: 2%
Containment: 2%
More information:
Other fires
Jennie’s Peak Fire – Wheeler County
There was no growth on this fire as crews were able to increase
containment. This will be the final report unless significant activity occurs.
containment. This will be the final report unless significant activity occurs.
Location: 14 miles south of Fossil
Ignition Date: August 17, 2018
Cause: Unknown
Acres burned: 45,956
Personnel: N/A
Containment: 95%
More information:
Stubblefield and Lonerock Fires – Gilliam and Wheeler counties
Again on Sunday, minimal fire activity was observed on the
Stubblefield and Lonerock Fires as firefighters continued to mop up remaining
hot spots within control lines. This will be the final report unless
significant activity occurs.
Stubblefield and Lonerock Fires as firefighters continued to mop up remaining
hot spots within control lines. This will be the final report unless
significant activity occurs.
Stubblefield Fire – 54,221 acres, 95% contained
Lonerock Fire – 5,056 acres, 95% contained
Location: West, southwest and southeast of Condon
Ignition Date: August
17, 2018
Ignition Date: August
17, 2018
Cause: Unknown
Personnel: N/A
More information:
Miles and Columbus fires
(formerly the South Umpqua Complex/Sugar Pine Fires, also includes
Snow Shoe and Round Top)
Snow Shoe and Round Top)
This team will continue to work
toward full containment of these fires and carry on important repair and
rehabilitation of the landscape affected by the fire and necessary firefighting
efforts.
toward full containment of these fires and carry on important repair and
rehabilitation of the landscape affected by the fire and necessary firefighting
efforts.
With the start of bow hunting season, hunters are reminded to stay
out of closed areas and please be conscious of firefighters still working in
the woods.
out of closed areas and please be conscious of firefighters still working in
the woods.
Miles Fire – 35,741 acres, 54% contained
Columbus Fire – 10,226 acres, 56% contained
Location: Approximately 5 miles northeast of
Trail
Trail
Ignition date: July 15, 2018
Cause: Lightning
Acres burned: Combined total of 49,937
Personnel: N/A
More information:
Taylor Creek and Klondike East
Columns of smoke were visible in town Sunday afternoon. Some of
this originated from the south end of the Klondike Fire east zone, where
interior pockets of unburned fuel showed increased fire activity. Strong
northeast winds and higher temperatures will likely result in more fire
activity.
this originated from the south end of the Klondike Fire east zone, where
interior pockets of unburned fuel showed increased fire activity. Strong
northeast winds and higher temperatures will likely result in more fire
activity.
Location: 10 miles west of Grants Pass
Ignition date: July 15, 2018
Cause: Lightning
Acres burned: 52,838 acres
Personnel: 390
Containment: 95%
More information:
Klondike Fire West
The fire burned actively yesterday afternoon in a westward spread across
the slope below Silver Peak Ridge toward the Illinois River. The weather
forecast calls for northeast and east winds to arrive late today and tomorrow,
once again pushing the fire toward the Illinois River. Yesterday a tall plume
of smoke developed in this area.
the slope below Silver Peak Ridge toward the Illinois River. The weather
forecast calls for northeast and east winds to arrive late today and tomorrow,
once again pushing the fire toward the Illinois River. Yesterday a tall plume
of smoke developed in this area.
Firefighters continue to implement an aggressive and adaptive approach to
suppressing the fire in the Klondike West Zone. One highly skilled hotshot crew
and six small fire engines arrived yesterday, adding to the available
firefighting resources.
Air tankers and helicopters continued to support firefighting activities near
Silver Peak Ridge yesterday and are expected to be active in that area again
today.
Some evacuation levels were raised to Level 2 (Get Ready) in the
Agness Zone.
Agness Zone.
Location: 9 miles northwest of Selma
Ignition date: July 15, 2018
Cause: Lightning
Acres burned: 89,579 acres
Personnel: 1,046
Containment: 37%
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