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Updated:    Monday, 25th September 2023 at 11:08:40 AM

3 Buttes

General Info
3 Buttes OR-SUF-230424
12 miles NE of Florence, OR 119
2023-08-26 Lightning
27% 2023-10-30
1 single residence
2 nonresidential commercial properties
Timber USDA Forest Service
Resources
14 0 0 9
Incident Contacts

541-259-9804

Siuslaw National Forest Facebook page (@SiuslawNF)

https://www.fs.usda.gov/siuslaw

Status

Unless conditions change, the next official update for the Three Buttes Fire will be on Monday, September 25. For more information,
please visit the Siuslaw National Forest Facebook page (@SiuslawNF) and the Siuslaw National Forest Webpage
(https://www.fs.usda.gov/siuslaw).

2023-09-25 07:50:27

Anvil

General Info
Anvil OR-RSF-000413
8 miles E of Port Orford, OR 21,817
2023-08-25 Undetermined
17% 2023-10-31
203 Residences threatened
97 minor structures threatened
Timber USDA Forest Service
Resources
1,308 35 10 48
Incident Contacts

Fire Information:(541) 216-4579

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/orrsf-anvil-fire

facebook.com/flatfireoregon2023

twitter.com/FlatFireOR2023

Status

09/25/2023
Crews were able to hold the northern fire perimeter even with sustained 20 mph winds and gusts of 45 mph. The northeast corner of
the fire area remained the most active, yet high humidity and wetting rains prevented significant fire growth. Continued hard work by
firefighters and the changing weather accounts for an increase of overall fire containment.
Fire engines and crews patrolled the Sixes River Road corridor ensuring primary and contingency plans were in place throughout the
day’s high winds in the event fire activity increased suddenly. Additional resources were present on the western fire perimeter near the
Hatchery and structures. Crews actively patrolled the Elk River Road corridor ensuring no burning materials rolled over primary
containment lines. Coos Forest Protective Association (CFPA) heavy equipment and ground crews strengthened containment lines near
the Sunshine Bar area to limit any additional fire spread.

Flights by aviation resources were limited by the adverse weather conditions across the fire area. An unmanned aircraft system (UAS)
was able to make an early morning flight, providing firefighters with perimeter fire data and showing areas with highest concentrations
of heat from the fire. If conditions permit, the UAS will continue to gather information today, which may include the status of roads. With
the advent of heavy wetting rains and potential for runoff and floods in the fire area, crews plan to remain in fire camp longer this
morning. Supervisors will assess the safety of roads and trails this morning prior to beginning work, especially near steep slopes where
debris flows are possible.

Evacuations: Curry County Sheriff’s Office has identified four evacuation zones around the Anvil Fire. At this time, Zones 1 and 4
remain in Level 3 “Go” evacuation status and Zones 2 and 3 are in Level 2 “Get Set” status. The Sheriff and fire managers are
constantly evaluating the evacuation status and will lift them once there is certainty that they would not need to be reinstated. View the
interactive evacuation map at https://bit.ly/45UIh2E. Sign up for Curry Co. emergency alerts at the link below. The Red Cross shelter in
Port Orford is in standby to support any evacuees.

Area and Road Closures: For the safety of firefighters and the public, the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest (RRSNF) and Bay
District Bureau of Land Management have issued closure orders for the Anvil Fire area. Find maps and closure information at
https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-closures/orrsf-anvil-fire.

2023-09-25 08:31:53

Bedrock

General Info
Bedrock OR-WIF-230266
27 miles SE of Eugene, OR 31,590
2023-07-22 Undetermined
98% 2023-10-15
1 residence destroyed
3 minor structures destroyed
Timber and Brush USDA Forest Service
Resources
64 1 3 3
Incident Contacts

541-215-6735

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/orwif-bedrock-fire

https://www.facebook.com/willamettenf

2023.bedrock@firenet.gov

Status

09/25/2023

Suppression: With the cool weather and wetting rain further decreasing fire behavior to creeping and smoldering even extinguishing
some areas of remaining heat within the fires’ perimeters, most firefighting resources are focused on suppression repair. However,
crews working on the Petes Lake Fire expect to finalize mastication efforts to reduce fuels between the fire and Forest Service Road
4628 on Monday.



Suppression Repair: Crews continue to work on chipping small diameter trees and other vegetation cut during the fire suppression
efforts. Larger trees are being hauled offsite to remove the fuel for potential future fires. As the rainfall amounts and wind speeds
increase, the environment that firefighters are working in becomes more dangerous. Saturated soils and wind gusts can further weaken
trees and put firefighters at increased risk for fatal injuries. However, they continue to make risk-informed decisions in the field to
complete the necessary suppression repair work while remaining safe.



On the Bedrock Fire, 6.6 miles of handline created by firefighters to limit fire spread have been repaired. Another one mile of handline
repair is needed on the Bedrock Fire. In comparison, only two miles of the nearly nine miles of handline constructed on the Lookout Fire
have been repaired thus far. About half of the handline miles constructed on the Horse Creek Fire have been repaired. Across all five
fires, nine miles of handline have been repaired. Efforts are wrapping up throughout the Horse Creek Fire, with 0.6 miles of handline
repair to complete in the northern end of the fire footprint. Suppression repair efforts on the Pothole Fire should be completed today.



Additional suppression repair work includes removing supplies firefighters used in the suppression efforts on each of the fires. To date,
firefighters have backhauled more than four semi-truck loads of supplies used in the field – including 30 miles of hose that were
deployed in the event it was needed. When returned, these supplies are refurbished and made available for another incident across the
region or country.



Weather: Cloudy skies and widespread rain persisted throughout last night and into this morning as a cold front moved into the region.
Heavy rain and scattered showers are expected throughout the day with high temperatures in 50s. Winds along ridgetops near the
Lookout Fire and Petes Lake Fire will be from the south-southwest, with gusts up to 25-30 miles per hour. More light to moderate
rainfall is expected throughout the week.

2023-09-25 08:44:19

Brice Creek

General Info
Brice Creek OR-UPF-000359
9 miles SW of Oakridge, OR 571
2023-08-25 Lightning
95% 2023-10-01
Timber USDA Forest Service
Resources
43 1 0 2
Incident Contacts

(541) 900-5862, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Email: 2023.dinner@firenet.gov

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/orupf-brice-creek-fire

https://www.facebook.com/bricecreekdinnergrizzlyfires2023/

Status

9/25/2023
Yesterday, crews focused on patrols and repair. Repair and water bar installation are complete, some
additional woody debris may be needed later to mitigate erosion. Operations are suspended today. All
future work assignments will be based on rain accumulation and duration. This will be the last update for
Brice Creek Fire unless significant activity occurs.

2023-09-25 11:07:45

Camp Creek

General Info
Camp Creek OR-MHF-001199
10 miles NE of Sandy, OR 2,055
2023-08-25 Lightning
62% 2023-10-31
Timber, closed timber litter, brush USDA Forest Service
Resources
68 1 0 4
Incident Contacts

971-334-7674 or 2023.campcreek@firenet.gov

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/ormhf-camp-creek-fire

https://www.facebook.com/campcreekfire?mibextid=LQQJ4d

https://www.portland.gov/water/camp-creek-fire Twitter: @MtHoodNF Camp Creek Fire Flicker: https://www.flickr.com/photo s/100460143@N08/

Status

9/19/2023
Current Situation: Fire crews have been working to prepare and strengthen containment lines around the fire and that work is coming to
completion. Yesterday firefighters completed mop-up to remove any remaining heat adjacent to the fireline. There has been little to no
growth of the Camp Creek fire in the last week and no significant fire activity or growth is expected. Within the interior of the fire, some
areas will continue to smolder and burn in place with minimal fire activity until there is significant precipitation.

Today’s Activities: Today firefighters will continue chipping and hauling away vegetation debris created from fireline preparation.
Suppression repair activities will also continue throughout the fire area and will include construction of water bars to minimize erosion
on the mechanically constructed portion of the fireline north of the fire. Crews will also continue patroling the fireline, checking for and
extinguishing any hot spots.

Weather: Today will be cold and damp and these weather conditions will continue at least through the middle of the week. Widespread
rain showers are possible as a cold front passes through the region tonight and tomorrow.

Smoke: Current smoke outlook: https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook/2c7a8f9b

Closures: Barlow Wayside Park and the Sandy Ridge Recreation Site are temporarily closed due to fire activity. Clackamas County
residents can sign up at https://www.clackamas.us/dm/publicalerts to receive emergency alerts via email, phone, or text.

Restrictions: A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is issued over the fire area. It is illegal for the public to fly drones over or near
wildfires because of the potential for accidents and disruption of suppression operations. Regardless of the fire, aircraft is not permitted
to fly over the Bull Run watershed.

2023-09-25 07:53:23

Chilcoot

General Info
Chilcoot OR-UPF-000345
20 miles east of Glide, OR 1,948
2023-08-24 Lightning
67% 2023-09-30
Timber, Brush USDA Forest Service
Resources
377 7 3 4
Incident Contacts

541-900-5862

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/orupf-2023-chilcoot-fire-unf

https://www.facebook.com/chilcootridgefires2023/

2023.chilcoot@firenet.gov

Status

09/25/2023
Northwest Team 6 will be transferring command to Northwest Team 13 today at 6 pm. This will allow continued strategic management of
all the Umpqua Fires as personnel time out. Updates for the Chilcoot Fire are posted on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays
unless a significant event or situation change warrant more frequent updates.



Current Situation: Suppression work and weather have moderated fire activity on the Chilcoot Fire. Operations on the fire are moving
into a suppression repair phase. Suppression repair includes restoring hand and dozer line, back hauling equipment, chipping, and
other resource mitigations. Limited fire personnel will be out in the field today. Due to expected heavy rain and winds most firefighters
will be held back from the line to mitigate risk of getting vehicles and equipment stuck or having trees fall near crews.





Weather: Heavy rain is expected with gusty conditions up 35 mph. Temperatures will be in the upper 50s to mid 60s.



Smoke: Smoke outlooks are available at https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook/467b8c16



Safety and Closures: There is a forest closure for portions of the Umpqua National Forest in response to fire activity in the area to
protect public and wildland firefighter safety. A Closure Order for the Canton Creek area has been issued by Bureau of Land
Management (BLM): Chilcoot Ridge Fire Emergency Closure Order BLM Roseburg District.

2023-09-25 11:08:39

Cowlitz Complex

General Info
Cowlitz Complex WA-GPF-001297
20 mile radius of Randle, WA 731
2023-08-26 Lightning
39% 2023-10-31
Timber, closed timber litter, brush USDA Forest Service
Resources
247 1 3 11
Incident Contacts

(360) 208-8075 Time: 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Email: 2023.cowlitzcomplex@firenet.gov

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/wagpf-cowlitz-complex

Facebook/CowlitzComplex

https://twitter.com/GPNF

Status

09/25/2023
(RANDLE, Wash.) – The Cowlitz Complex is 39% contained with a total of 731 acres burned.

The Western Washington Type 3 Incident Management Team led by Incident Commander Kent Stanford has management of the
Cowlitz Complex fires. There are currently 247 resources assigned to the Cowlitz Complex. Crews will continue working with Resource
Advisor (READs) to help with recommendations for fire suppression repair strategies. Firefighters continue to hike into the fire as part of
assessing and patrolling. Yesterday firefighters identified no smoke, nor active movement. As the fire becomes more secure, the team
will continue sending extra resources home.

Weather: Rain will continue through the week decreasing fire activity among the remaining complex fires. We received an estimated
one-half inch of rain across the fire area yesterday.

Safety Message: With heavy rains, the ground is wet with standing water in places. Everything is slick so use caution when traveling. As
the fires continue to come under control, more resources will be heading home. Please be mindful of fire traffic in and around the fire
areas. It is also hunting season so please use caution and wear bright colors when recreating in the area.

Background: There were 30 fires in the complex. The fires started August 25th after a lightning event across the Gifford Pinchot
National Forest. Most have been contained and are in patrol or monitor status as suppression repair continues.

Forest Burn Restrictions: The Mount Hood and Gifford Pinchot National Forest have rescinded public use fire restrictions. For current
information, please visit their website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/mthood/fire and https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/giffordpinchot/fire.

Lewis County Burn Restrictions: A burn ban in unincorporated Lewis County remains in effect. Only recreational fires and charcoal or
wood BBQs are permitted. For information on burn restrictions on land use regulated by the Washington State Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) please visit their website at https://burnportal.dnr.wa.gov

Closures: Due to ongoing fire activities, the following roads and trails are closed to the public to help ensure public and firefighter safety:
Forest Roads 25, 9300 and 9341, Boundary Trail #1 (from Elk Pass to intersection with Summit Prairie), Summit Prairie #2, Craggy
Peak #3, Snagtooth #4, Quartz #5, Stabler Camp 17, Wright Meadows #80, Basin Camp #3A, Quartz #5B (French Creek), Snyder
Pasture #80A.

Temporary Flight Restrictions: The TFR is reduced to one single area encompassing a 5-mile radius east of Randle. The TFR is in
effect during daylight hours to include support for the Grassy Mountain Fire. Fire aviation response is halted or delayed if an
unauthorized aircraft enters the TFR. Temporary flight restrictions also apply to unmanned aircraft or drones. For more information:
https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_3_3758.html

2023-09-25 11:04:10

Dinner

General Info
Dinner OR-UPF-000357
11 miles SW of Oakridge, OR 304
2023-08-25 Lightning
95% 2023-10-01
Timber USDA Forest Service
Resources
43 0 0 1
Incident Contacts

(541) 900-5862, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Email: 2023.dinner@firenet.gov

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/orupf-brice-creek-fire

https://www.facebook.com/bricecreekdinnergrizzlyfires2023/

Status

09/18/2023
On Sunday crews completed mopping up. No smoke or heat was found within 100 – 200 feet from the
perimeter. The fire is expected to be placed in patrol status today and will be monitored for any new activity.
Smoke from interior islands of unburned fuel can be expected well into fall and early winter. This is the last
update for Dinner Fire unless conditions change.

Weather: Cooler and moister. Ridgetop temperatures 68-74 degrees; Humidity 40-50%. In the valleys
temperatures will be 76-79 degrees with humidity 27-34%.
Evacuations: Lane County issued a Level 2 Evacuation (Be Set) for all private lands and mining claims
in the Bohemia areas within the Cottage Grove Ranger District of the Umpqua National Forest.
Safety and Closures: Please remember to stay out of the fire area; this includes flying any unmanned
aircraft (drones). If you fly we can’t. There is a forest closure for portions of the Umpqua National Forest
in response to fire activity in the area to protect public and firefighter safety. There is a Temporary Flight
Restriction over the fire area.

2023-09-25 07:55:06

Flat

General Info
Flat OR-RSF-000209
2 miles southeast of Agness, OR 34,242
2023-07-15 Human Caused - Under Investigation
75% 2023-10-31
126 residences threatened
2 minor structures destroyed
12 mixed residential threatened
Timber, chaparral, grass and understory USDA Forest Service
Resources
11 0 0 3
Incident Contacts

541-216-4579 8am-8pm & Media inquires: 541-237-6369 8am-8pm

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/xx1002-flat-fire

ttps://www.facebook.com/flatfireoregon2023

email: 2023.flat.or@firenet.gov & Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlatFireOR2023

Status

09/25/2023
The RRSNF closure on the Flat Fire remains in effect General Information

Weather: Showers were observed across the Flat and Anvil Fire perimeters yesterday and overnight. The majority of wetting rain began
early this morning, and steady but lighter precipitation is expected to continue until around noon. Projected rain accumulations through
Tuesday range from 2 to 4 inches, which could potentially trigger dangerous debris flows in the fire areas. The National Weather
Service has issued a Flood Watch effective from 2 AM this morning through 11 PM this evening.

Smoke: Visit https://bit.ly/SWORsmoke for current smoke and air quality updates. Smoke and the marine cloud layer are mingling and
settling in the lower elevations overnight causing limited visibility along highways. Please drive slowly and with headlights on through
any fire area. Caltrans issued a schedule of road closures and lane restrictions on US-199 northeast from Crescent City. Local law
enforcement cautions against any non-essential traffic along this route. For specific information on road access, please see the
Caltrans QuickMap site, https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ and Oregon Department of Transportation site, https://www.tripcheck.com/. Do not
use forest roads for alternate routes.

2023-09-25 08:32:42

Grizzly

General Info
Grizzly OR-UPF-000341
11 Miles SW or Oakridge, OR 324
2023-08-24 Undetermined
0% 2023-10-01
9 residences threatened
15 minor structures
1 nonresidential commercial property
Timber USDA Forest Service
Resources
75 3 0 0
Incident Contacts

Fire Information: (541) 900-5862, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Email: 2023.dinner@firenet.gov

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/orupf-brice-creek-fire

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bricecreekdinnergrizzlyfires2023/

Status

09/25/2023
Yesterday only a small amount of heat was detected in the southwest corner of the fire; no movement to
the west or north was detected. Resources were pulled from the fire in the early afternoon due to muddy
roads. Operations are suspended today; the fire will be monitored from pre-determined observation
points.

Weather: Periods of moderate to heavy rain Monday morning through mid-afternoon. Gusty south-
southwest winds, strongest after 1200, gusting 25-35 on ridges. Temperature near 56 degrees, humidity

65%.
Evacuations: Lane County issued a Level 2 Evacuation (Be Set) for all private lands and mining claims
in the Bohemia areas within the Cottage Grove Ranger District of the Umpqua National Forest.
Safety and Closures: Please remember to stay out of the fire area. There is a forest closure for portions
of the Umpqua National Forest in response to fire activity in the area to protect public and firefighter
safety.

2023-09-25 11:08:08

Lookout

General Info
Lookout OR-WIF-230327
4 miles NE of McKenzie Bridge, OR 25,751
2023-08-05 Lightning
50% 2023-10-15
829 residences threatened
243 minor structures
Timber, closed timber litter, brush USDA Forest Service
Resources
648 13 3 18
Incident Contacts

541-215-6735

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/orwif-lookout-fire

https://www.facebook.com/LookoutFire2023

Email: 2023.lookout@firenet.gov

Status

09/25/2023
Suppression: With the cool weather and wetting rain further decreasing fire behavior to creeping and smoldering even extinguishing
some areas of remaining heat within the fires’ perimeters, most firefighting resources are focused on suppression repair. However,
crews working on the Petes Lake Fire expect to finalize mastication efforts to reduce fuels between the fire and Forest Service Road
4628 on Monday.



Suppression Repair: Crews continue to work on chipping small diameter trees and other vegetation cut during the fire suppression
efforts. Larger trees are being hauled offsite to remove the fuel for potential future fires. As the rainfall amounts and wind speeds
increase, the environment that firefighters are working in becomes more dangerous. Saturated soils and wind gusts can further weaken
trees and put firefighters at increased risk for fatal injuries. However, they continue to make risk-informed decisions in the field to
complete the necessary suppression repair work while remaining safe.



On the Bedrock Fire, 6.6 miles of handline created by firefighters to limit fire spread have been repaired. Another one mile of handline
repair is needed on the Bedrock Fire. In comparison, only two miles of the nearly nine miles of handline constructed on the Lookout Fire
have been repaired thus far. About half of the handline miles constructed on the Horse Creek Fire have been repaired. Across all five
fires, nine miles of handline have been repaired. Efforts are wrapping up throughout the Horse Creek Fire, with 0.6 miles of handline
repair to complete in the northern end of the fire footprint. Suppression repair efforts on the Pothole Fire should be completed today.



Additional suppression repair work includes removing supplies firefighters used in the suppression efforts on each of the fires. To date,
firefighters have backhauled more than four semi-truck loads of supplies used in the field – including 30 miles of hose that were
deployed in the event it was needed. When returned, these supplies are refurbished and made available for another incident across the
region or country.



Weather: Cloudy skies and widespread rain persisted throughout last night and into this morning as a cold front moved into the region.
Heavy rain and scattered showers are expected throughout the day with high temperatures in 50s. Winds along ridgetops near the
Lookout Fire and Petes Lake Fire will be from the south-southwest, with gusts up to 25-30 miles per hour. More light to moderate
rainfall is expected throughout the week.

2023-09-25 08:44:05

Marsh

General Info
Marsh OR-KLR-230311
9 miles NE of Chiloquin, OR 2,500
2023-09-23 Undetermined
0% 2023-09-29
Grass USDI Fish and Wildlife Service
Resources
46 0 6 7
Incident Contacts

Status

2023-09-25 07:57:29

Morgan

General Info
Morgan OR-FWF-230307
19 miles east of Bly, OR 2,289
2023-09-18 Undetermined
40% 2023-10-15
5 single residences
3 minor structures
Timber USDA Forest Service
Resources
347 8 0 11
Incident Contacts

541-460-7602

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/orfwf-morgan-fire

Status

9/22/2023

The Morgan Fire is burning in steep, forested terrain, approximately 21 miles northwest of Lakeview, Oregon and 8 miles north of
Quartz Mountain, on both private and National Forest System lands. The fire was reported at 2:44 pm on September 18. Cause is
under investigation.


Temporary Road Closure: On Thursday, the Fremont-Winema National Forest issued a temporary closure for public safety on a
segment of Forest Service Road 2800, between its junction with Forest Road 3428 on the north and Forest Road 2800-016 on the
south. A copy of the order and map is on the Forest website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/fremont-winema


Yesterday: Substantial rainfall and temperatures in the mid-30s aided firefighters as they worked to establish and strengthen control
lines around the fire. Crews on the northwest perimeter engaged in mop up operations, and felled burned trees that pose a hazard to
firefighters and the fire line. Crews around much of the eastern flank patrolled and monitored established line. On the southern flank,
firefighters continued working to find control features where the fire entered steeper and more challenging terrain. An overnight shift of
engines and firefighters continued suppression efforts.


Today’s Activities: Firefighters will take advantage of yesterday’s cool wet weather to build fire line directly at the fire’s edge. Operations
are underway to strengthen containment lines ahead of windy weather predicted for early next week. Crews will look for opportunities to
contain the southwest perimeter in the most steep and inaccessible part of the fire.


Weather: Today will be sunny with light wind and temperatures in the low 60s.


Evacuations: There is currently a Level 1 Evacuation. Evacuation maps are posted on the Morgan Fire Inciweb page and the Lake
County, OR website: https://www.lakecountyor.org/

2023-09-25 07:58:15

Petes Lake

General Info
Petes Lake OW-WIF-320409
Within the Three Sisters Wilderness, approximately 25 miles W of Bend, OR 3,254
2023-08-25 Lightning
50% 2023-10-15
110 non residential commercial properties
Timber USDA Forest Service
Resources
0 0 0 0
Incident Contacts

541-215-6735

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/orwif-petes-lake-fire

2023.peteslake@firenet.gov

Status

9/25/2023 - Resources for Petes Lake Fire are reflected in the Lookout Fire resources

Suppression: With the cool weather and wetting rain further decreasing fire behavior to creeping and smoldering even extinguishing
some areas of remaining heat within the fires’ perimeters, most firefighting resources are focused on suppression repair. However,
crews working on the Petes Lake Fire expect to finalize mastication efforts to reduce fuels between the fire and Forest Service Road
4628 on Monday.



Suppression Repair: Crews continue to work on chipping small diameter trees and other vegetation cut during the fire suppression
efforts. Larger trees are being hauled offsite to remove the fuel for potential future fires. As the rainfall amounts and wind speeds
increase, the environment that firefighters are working in becomes more dangerous. Saturated soils and wind gusts can further weaken
trees and put firefighters at increased risk for fatal injuries. However, they continue to make risk-informed decisions in the field to
complete the necessary suppression repair work while remaining safe.



On the Bedrock Fire, 6.6 miles of handline created by firefighters to limit fire spread have been repaired. Another one mile of handline
repair is needed on the Bedrock Fire. In comparison, only two miles of the nearly nine miles of handline constructed on the Lookout Fire
have been repaired thus far. About half of the handline miles constructed on the Horse Creek Fire have been repaired. Across all five
fires, nine miles of handline have been repaired. Efforts are wrapping up throughout the Horse Creek Fire, with 0.6 miles of handline
repair to complete in the northern end of the fire footprint. Suppression repair efforts on the Pothole Fire should be completed today.



Additional suppression repair work includes removing supplies firefighters used in the suppression efforts on each of the fires. To date,
firefighters have backhauled more than four semi-truck loads of supplies used in the field – including 30 miles of hose that were
deployed in the event it was needed. When returned, these supplies are refurbished and made available for another incident across the
region or country.



Weather: Cloudy skies and widespread rain persisted throughout last night and into this morning as a cold front moved into the region.
Heavy rain and scattered showers are expected throughout the day with high temperatures in 50s. Winds along ridgetops near the
Lookout Fire and Petes Lake Fire will be from the south-southwest, with gusts up to 25-30 miles per hour. More light to moderate
rainfall is expected throughout the week.

2023-09-25 08:44:35

Ridge

General Info
Ridge OR-UPF-346
34mi East of Glide, OR and 36mi west of Chemult, OR 214
2023-08-25 Lightning
95% 2023-09-20
2 minor structures threatened
Timber, Brush USDA Forest Service
Resources
3 0 0 1
Incident Contacts

541-900-5862

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/2023-chilcoot-fire-unf

https://www.facebook.com/chilcootridgefires2023/

https://twitter.com/UmpquaNF

Status

09/18/2023
The Ridge Fire is in patrol status with control lines mopped up and secured up to 250 feet interior. An engine will continue to patrol the
fire perimeter. Fire personnel are confident the fire will remain within the current footprint. Unless there is an unexpected event or
change in situation, this will be the final update for the Ridge Fire.

2023-09-25 07:59:13

Smith River Complex North

General Info
Smith River Complex North CA-SRF-000968
Smith River NRA, near Gasquet, CA 94,508
2023-08-15 Undetermined
85% 2023-11-15
Timber, Brush USDA Forest Service
Resources
1,199 26 6 29
Incident Contacts

541-808-3495

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incide.../casrf-smith-river-complex

https://www.facebook.com/DelNorteOfficeOfEmergencyServices

2023.smithrivercomplex@firenet.gov

Status

09/23/2023
Acres burned in Oregon = 12,463

Yesterday: With the completion of control lines across the northern side of Smith River Complex, fire personnel shifted efforts into full
suppression repair mode. Contingencies for the forecast inclement weather were approved, as the safety of firefighters, contractors and
support staff remain the highest priority for the incident management team.

Today’s Activities: The current operational focus of fire suppression repair and backhauling operations is ongoing. Chipping operations
have concluded along the northwestern perimeter, with dozer line repair work underway at the northeastern point of the fire footprint.

Construction of the secondary control line along the FS 1106 road toward Brookings has approximately two miles of work remaining.
The predicted storm is still expected to bring scattered showers throughout the day, strengthening into significant rainfall in the evening
and Monday. Flood warnings and a wind advisory will be in effect. Fire personnel will be directed to stand down for safety for up to 24
hours until weather conditions mitigate on Tuesday.

Evacuations: The Josephine County Sheriff has set the evacuation status to Level 1-BE READY. Levels will be reevaluated on a
recurring basis. This includes the area west of US-199 in Josephine County, including the community of O’Brien and to the Oregon-
California border. Monitor the Rogue Valley Emergency Management site and also sign up for evacuation alerts, updates and an
interactive Fire First Response Map with evacuation areas available at link below.

Smoke: Southerly to southwest winds will usher smoke northward and inland into Sunday. Smoke from active fires in northern California
will contribute to reduced air quality before arrival of rains. The most impacted communities will be along and east of the US-101
corridor of Curry County, inland to Grants Pass and the US-42 corridor. Early smoke in drainages should begin to dissipate by early
afternoon. Check current conditions at link below.

Area Closures: A closure is in place on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest for Forest Road 1106 (South Elk Mountain Road),
Forest Road 1205 (Lower Wheeler Road), and Forest Road 1983 (Mt. Emily Road) until October 31, 2023 or until rescinded. The
closure allows for safe operations related to the Smith River Complex North. Closures on BLM land are in place as well. Visit
bit.ly/RRSNFAlerts or https://www.blm.gov/orwafire for additional information.

Road Closures and Delays: Caltrans in Del Norte County issued a schedule of road closures and lane restrictions on US-199.
Weekdays will have a combination of road closure and lane restrictions. Over the weekend, the road will remain open, but with lane
restrictions and pilot cars. Expect delays. For specific information on road access, please see the Caltrans QuickMap site
https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ and Oregon Department of Transportation’s https://www.tripcheck.com/. Local law enforcement cautions
against any non-essential traffic along this route. Navigation apps and mapping programs have been routing travelers into active fire
areas. Do not use forest roads as alternate routes.

Restrictions: Please respect the temporary flight restriction (TFR) established for the Smith River Complex. Keep drones away from
firefighting operations and the TFR. If you fly, we can’t. Don’t be the reason a firefighting air mission has to divert! For more information
on the TFR, visit https://tfr.faa.gov/.

2023-09-25 08:00:47

Tyee Ridge Complex

General Info
Tyee Ridge Complex OR-730S-000314
10 miles west of Sutherlin, OR 7,946
2023-08-24 Lightning
98% 2023-09-30
Timber, light logging slash OR Dept. of Forestry
Resources
28 0 0 2
Incident Contacts

(541) 625-0328

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/or75s-tyee-ridge-complex

https://www.facebook.com/tyeeridgecomplex

tyee.ridge.information@gmail.com

Status

9/19/2023
Daily air reconnaissance flights continue to monitor and identify new smoke within the fire perimeter during the day shift. Handheld
infrared cameras continue to be used during night operations to identify areas of heat within the fire perimeter. These “hotspots” are
then marked with flagging for firefighters to mop up and check until no heat remains

Firefighters continue to patrol fires that have reached 100% containment. Repair work continues throughout the complex, including the
installation of water bars for diverting rainwater and reducing soil erosion.

As containment continues in the complex, smoke may be visible as vegetation within the fire’s interior continues to burn.

2023-09-25 08:01:29

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