ODF Incident Management Teams
- Team 1 is on rotation
- Team 2 is on rest
- Team 3 is transitioning off the Battle Mountain Complex near Ukiah (ODF Northeast Oregon District) today. CIMT SW Team 3 will take command of the complex at 6 p.m. today. Updates available on the incident’s Facebook page.
- Cottage Grove Complex (ODF South Cascade District). Updates available on the incident’s Facebook page. This team was ordered in by ODF through a state-to-state mutual aid agreement.
ODF Priority Fires
| FIRE NAME | TOTAL ACRES | ODF ACRES | CONTAINMENT | LOCATION | COMMAND |
| Lane 1 | 15,101 | 7,451 | 9% | East of Cottage Grove | NC CIMT |
| Town Gulch | 10,000 | 350 | 0% | 24 miles E of Baker City | IMT3/OSFM Blue Team |
| Crazy Creek | 78,269 | 6,333 | 19% | 16 miles E of Paulina | SW IMT 5 |
| Parrish Creek Complex | 200 | 176 | 20% | South of Spray | ICT 3 |
| Courtrock | 20,019 | 16,218 | 77% | 7 miles South of Monument | SW Team 2 |
| Battle Mountain Complex | 182,605 | 71,978 | 43% | West of Ukiah | ODF IMT 3 |
| Falls | 147,320 | 7,330 | 75% | 20 miles NW of Burns | CIMT AK Team 1 |
| Telephone | 53,338 | 4,861 | 40% | 16 miles N of Burns | CIMT AK Team 1 |
| Microwave Tower | 1,313 | 927 | 89% | 5 miles SW of Mosier | CIMT NR Team 2 |
| Lone Rock | 137,222 | 57,202 | 92% | 10 miles SE of Condon | CIMT SW Team 2 |
| Durkee | 294,265 | 34,923 | 86% | 5 miles SW of Durkee | SA Gold Team 3 |
There are approximately 9,487 personnel assigned to the 33 large fires across the state, not including many of the local and agency government employees, landowners, forestland operators, and members of the community who are contributing every day.
ODF Highlight: Firewise USA is a program that helps guide communities in the process of protecting their homes and neighborhood from wildfire. The program is run by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and co-sponsored by the National Association of State Foresters and U.S. Forest Service.
The Oregon Department of Forestry is responsible for administering the program in Oregon and is a resource to help guide communities in becoming wildfire resilient, find grants to fund projects, and give expert advice.
This work is not done alone. Through the help of ODF’s partners, like the Oregon State Fire Marshal, community coordinators, and local fire departments, we all work together to complete assessments and help the community develop action plans for implementing wildfire risk reduction activities.
What are the benefits of becoming a Firewise USA site? By becoming a Firewise USA site, you can educate your community and work to become more wildfire resilient. As a Firewise USA site, you have access to a number of wildfire partners, like the Oregon Department of Forestry, to help you in securing grants, getting advice, help in coordination and more. For example, this past spring ODF Western Lane District held community chipping days for their Firewise USA sites to assist in reducing fallen debris from the recent ice storm.
The continuation and growth of the Firewise USA program in Oregon is just one way we can create more fire adapted communities and protect our neighbors.
Weather: General winds shift and come from the north and northeast today. Winds increase Thursday and spill across the Cascades between Mt. Rainier and Mt. Jefferson. Expect light to moderate east wind to be focused on the western Gorge where local gusts reach 30-35 mph at typical windy points. Friday, general winds flip back westerly and become gusty through the typical Cascade gaps, strongest in the central and eastern Gorge plus the Kittitas Valley. Meanwhile, upper low pressure deepens along the Pacific Northwest coast. Showers and thunderstorms will continue through the weekend and remain along the Canadian border plus the north Washington Cascades. These storms will be on the wet side with lower end lightning counts. Storms expand to eastern Oregon beginning Friday but will trend toward the drier side, but also with lower end lightning counts.
Prevention: August is historically known for higher fire danger. Help relieve the strain on our firefighters by practicing wildfire prevention. Know the fire danger level of the areas where you live, work and play, and follow all local restrictions on burning, equipment use, campfires and other activities that can start wildfires. Find danger levels and restrictions across the state here.
Resources
- ODF wildfire blog and Public Fire Restrictions/Danger Levels map
- Regional situation report and national situation report
- Inciweb (information, photos, videos, and maps from specific incidents)