tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51379951787483522482024-03-14T02:30:18.540-07:00Central OR Fire InfoThis blog is cooperatively maintained and posted by those Central Oregon Agencies
involved in emergency
response, to serve the communities information needs.Kassidy Kernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13204193085055448735noreply@blogger.comBlogger641125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137995178748352248.post-15415052237605787052018-06-29T16:18:00.002-07:002018-07-02T09:58:45.603-07:00We've Moved We have designed a new website that will soon be taking the place of this blog. The new site is available now and we encourage you to add it to your bookmarked sites.<br />
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
It will continue to be your one-stop-shop for all things wildfire and prescribed fire in central Oregon and it also has helpful information on smoke. This site will soon automatically redirect to that site but we will try to continue posting information here for the time being but we look forward to continuing to provide you with up-to-date fire information on the new website at: <a href="http://www.centraloregonfire.org/">http://www.centraloregonfire.org/</a></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131742240575608962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137995178748352248.post-54949290958162279402018-06-29T16:13:00.002-07:002018-06-29T16:13:39.815-07:00Industrial Fire Precaution Level to Raise on Tuesday<br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The public is also reminded to use
caution on public lands for the upcoming holiday week<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Central
Oregon</span></i><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> – Hot and dry temperatures have prompted fire officials for the
Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and Crooked River National Grassland
along with the Prineville District Bureau of Land Management to raise the Industrial
Fire Precaution Level from I to II. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The fire danger level remains at HIGH in Central Oregon and fire
officials and fire officials will raise the Industrial Fire Precaution Level to
II 12:01 a.m. on July 3. A Level II or “Partial Hoot Owl” means the use of
power saws and equipment maintenance may only happen between the hours of 8:00
p.m. and 1:00 p.m. </span><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Fire officials
encourage the public to be diligent with all ignitions sources on public lands.
Ensuring all cigarette butts are properly extinguished in an ashtray or dish of
water and spark arrestors are in place on all motorized equipment.
Additionally, all motorized recreationists should park in areas cleared of
vegetation – the undercarriage of a vehicle can be hot enough to start a fire.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">While fire
restrictions are not yet in place on most public lands in Central Oregon, the
public is encouraged to make sure campfires are built in areas void of light
fuels such as grass and that you have an adequate amount of water to ensure
that it is ‘dead out’ when you leave the area or go to bed at night. Be sure to
‘Know Before You Go’ if you can have a campfire as seasonal campfire
restrictions are already in place on portions of the Deschutes, John Day and
Crooked Rivers as well as on BLM-administered lands along Lake Billy Chinook.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Officials want to remind the public that using explosive target
material, such as Tannerite, and the use of explosives and fireworks continue
to be prohibited on all federal lands.</span><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Discharging fireworks on federal
public lands is punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 and a sentence of up to
six months in jail. </span><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">For more information, visit www.fs.usda.gov/deschutes and follow us on
twitter @CentralORFire.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">-End-<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131742240575608962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137995178748352248.post-51433119796473539882018-06-27T08:58:00.003-07:002018-06-27T08:58:34.838-07:00Update for the Boxcar and Jack Knife Fires, June 27 9:00 a.m. <br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<b><u><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Boxcar Fire:</span></u></b><b><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">100,207 acres Containment: 85% Reported: June 21, 7:48 a.m. Cause: Lightning<b><u><span style="color: red;"><u></u><u></u></span></u></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<b><u><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Jack Knife Fire:</span></u></b><b><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">15,676 acres Containment: 90% Reported: June 22, 8:11 a.m. Cause: Lightning<u></u><u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;"><u></u><u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<b><i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Maupin, Oregon –</span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Despite gusty winds and low relative humidity yesterday, firefighters continued to improve containment lines and mop up. Estimated containment of the Boxcar Fire has increased to 85%, with 95% containment accomplished for the Jack Knife Fire. There was no significant growth of the fires yesterday. The small increase in acreage is due to more accurate mapping.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Crews and air resources are targeting any remaining hotspots near firelines, but mopping-up and patrolling are the major activities occurring today. Many resources are being released to support fire suppression efforts throughout the nation.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">A local Type 3 Incident Management Team led by Incident Commander Shannon Prather will shadow NWIMT #13 and begin managing the Boxcar Fire <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1452685330" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">tomorrow</span></span> at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1452685331" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">7:00 a.m.</span></span> The Jack Knife fire will enter patrol status. Unless conditions change, this will be the final daily Update specific to these fires. Fire information will continue to be available through the Central Oregon Fire Management Service, through the contact sites provided above.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Overall, smoke in the fire area is minimal, with few sources well within the fire’s perimeter. Areas along the South East flank continue to have some residual heat beneath juniper trees. Smoke will continue to decrease as fuels are consumed.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Today’s weather will be similar to yesterday (82 degrees), with an expected weak cold front moving in at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1452685332" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">2:00 p.m.</span></span>, affecting weather conditions until approximately <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1452685333" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">10:00 p.m.</span></span> Winds are anticipated to increase to 20 mph on the ridge tops and relative humidity will be less than 20%. Fire Behavior Analyst Dean Warner cautions that, “If any new fire is detected or created, rates of spread will be surprisingly fast. If fire establishes in concentrated fuel, expect fire to burn intensely.”<u></u><u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">As summer progresses, raising temperatures and drying grass, brush and trees, we ask the community and visitors to stay particularly vigilant in being fire safe.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">All roads in the vicinity of Maupin are open and the Deschutes River is open to recreation. When entering burned areas remember that hillsides can become unstable due to reduced vegetation. Rocks may dislodge and become a hazard along roadways. If precipitation occurs, flash flooding can move large amounts of soil and debris. Always be aware of potential hazards when moving through recently burned areas.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Closures:<u></u><u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">A Level 1 Evacuation Notification continues to be in place for the area bounded by Hwy 97, Bakeoven Road, the Deschutes River, and the South Junction Road. Residents should be aware of the local wildfires and consider how they would evacuate should conditions change.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131742240575608962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137995178748352248.post-28443573551240337742018-06-27T08:20:00.000-07:002018-06-27T08:20:03.060-07:00Rising fire danger prompts public use restrictions in Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon District[Prineville, Ore,] The Central Oregon District off the Oregon Department of Forestry is implementing Regulated-Use Closure effective at 12:01 a.m., Friday June 29, 2018. These lands include private, municipal and state lands protected by the Central Oregon District. “Recent fire activity has shown a significant potential for rapid fire growth,” says Rob Pentzer, Assistant District Forester. “We are looking to reduce potential fire starts from high risk activities.” The public use restrictions included in the Regulated-Use Closure are intended to limit preventable ignitions, allowing firefighters to focus on fires started by lightning.<br />
<br />
Activities below are restricted by this closure. Additional restrictions and the full proclamation can be accessed at www.Oregon.gov/ODF/Fire/Pages/Restrictions.aspx<br />
<br />
• Possession of the following firefighting equipment is required while traveling in a motorized vehicle, except on federal and state highways, county roads and driveways: one shovel and one gallon of water or one operational 2½ pound or larger fire extinguisher, except all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles which must be equipped with an approved spark arrestor in good working condition.<br />
<br />
• Smoking is prohibited while traveling, except in vehicles on improved roads.<br />
<br />
• Open fires are prohibited, including campfires, charcoal fires, cooking fires and warming fires, except in designated areas.<br />
<br />
• Chainsaw use is prohibited, between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Chainsaw use is permitted at all other hours, if the following firefighting equipment is present with each operating saw: one axe, one shovel, and one operational 8 ounce or larger fire extinguisher. In addition, a fire watch is required at least one hour following the use of each saw.<br />
<br />
• Mowing of dried grass with power driven equipment is prohibited, between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., except for the commercial culture and harvest of agricultural crops.<br />
<br />
• Use of motor vehicles, including motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, is prohibited, except on improved roads and except for vehicle use by a landowner and employees of the landowner upon their own land while conducting activities associated with their livelihood.<br />
<br />
• The use of fireworks and blasting is prohibited.<br />
<br />
Beginning July 1, 2018 open burning including burn barrels in Hood River and Wasco counties will be prohibited.<br />
<br />
The public is also reminded that the use of tracer ammunition or exploding targets is illegal within the District during fire season. As of January 1, 2017 sky lanterns and other luminaries are prohibited in Oregon.<br />
<br />
For additional information on ODF’s Central Oregon District, including contact information and unit offices, please visit www.ODFcentraloregon.com.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137995178748352248.post-39696474040968047882018-06-26T21:35:00.003-07:002018-06-26T21:35:54.006-07:00Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Update – June 26, 9:00 p.m.<br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Redmond, Oregon</i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"> –</span></i>Firefighters
responded to two incidents this afternoon, the first was approximately one and
a half miles east of Sunriver and the other was immediately adjacent to
Prineville.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Incident #477 east of Sunriver was held at ½ an acre this
afternoon. Firefighters responded with two engines and two crews and were able
to call the fire contained and controlled by the end of the day. The cause of
this fire is under investigation. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The Barnes Butte Fire, incident #480, was under the joint
command of firefighters from Central Oregon Fire Management Service (COFMS) and
Crook County. The fire ignited just outside of Prineville and but was held to
16 acres with the help of 5 Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs), 5 helicopters, 8
engines, one hand crew and one hotshot crew. Firefighters will continue mopping
up around the fire perimeter, which will be monitored by Crook County through
the night. The cause of this fire is under investigation.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The public is reminded to be careful with any ignitions on
public lands. Central Oregon recently moved to HIGH fire danger, meaning fuels
are very receptive to ignitions. If you are recreating on public lands,
remember to remain diligent about ensuring all fires are ‘dead out’ and cold to
the touch, all spark arrestors are properly installed, and trailer chains are
secured.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">-End-</span><o:p></o:p></div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131742240575608962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137995178748352248.post-47597035867390980662018-06-26T09:06:00.001-07:002018-06-26T09:06:49.666-07:00Boxcar and Jack Knife Fire Update, June 26, 9:00 a.m.June 26, 2018 9:00 a.m. Update<br />
<br />
<b> Boxcar Fire:</b> 99,500 acres Containment: 60% Reported: June 21, 7:48 a.m. Cause: Lightning<br />
<br />
<b>Jack Knife Fire</b>: 14,772 acres Containment: 80% Reported: June 22, 8:11 a.m. Cause: Lightning<br />
<br />
<b><i>Maupin, Oregon</i></b> – Despite gusty winds yesterday, cooler weather helped firefighters continue to build and improve containment lines. Estimated containment for the Boxcar Fire has increased to 60% and for the Jack Knife Fire to 80%.<br />
<br />
The Boxcar Fire is now 99,500 acres. More than 100 miles of containment line on the fire are being monitored by firefighters who mop-up hotspots as they are found. Emphasis is still being directed in the Deschutes River Canyon where heat can persist under juniper trees and sage brush. Steep, rocky, inaccessible terrain is a challenge for firefighters in this area. A BLM jet boat transported firefighters up river yesterday to assess structures and develop contingency plans, should fire activity increase.<br />
<br />
<br />
Yesterday afternoon, as firefighters were completing fireline on the East flank of the Boxcar Fire, some active fire between Highway 197 and Bakeoven Road was suppressed with helicopter water drops. Overall, smoke in the fire area was minimal in comparison to past days, with a few sources well within the fire’s perimeter. The smoke will continue to decrease as time passes and the fuels are consumed.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The Jack Knife Fire remains at 14,772 acres. Firefighters continued to search for hotspots yesterday. Little to no heat or smoke was found within the fire perimeter. In order to be closer to their assigned area, firefighters have been staying at a satellite camp in the town of Moro. As the Jack Knife Fire shifts to patrol status, fewer firefighters are needed and will base from the primary Fire Camp in Maupin.<br />
<br />
<br />
The Boxcar (including South Junction) and Jack Knife Fires are full suppression fires, with priorities of protecting firefighter and public safety and limiting impact to structures, natural and cultural resources. The response to these fires has been a cooperative effort by local ranchers, the Central Oregon Fire Management Service, and the Ashwood-Antelope Rural Fire Protection Association. Lightning ignited over 70 fires across Central Oregon June 20 and 21. Of the hundreds of lightning strikes, only 4 became large wildfires.<br />
<br />
<br />
Today’s weather will be warmer than yesterday (82 degrees) with lower relative humidity (20%). Winds will be approximately 10 mph from the north/northwest. This will be a relatively benign weather day, with opportunity to complete firefighting tasks. However, with the onset of summer, warming temperatures and unseasonably dry grassy fuels, we ask the community and visitors to stay vigilant in being fire safe. Just one spark can start a wildfire. Dragging trailer chains, leaving campfires unattended, parking in dry grass, discharging firearms or fireworks, tossing cigarettes, and using mechanical equipment without spark arrestors are all known causes of wildfires.<br />
<br />
<br />
Closures:<br />
<br />
· The John Day River camping closures associated with the Jack Knife Fire have been lifted today.<br />
<br />
· A Level 1 Evacuation Notification continues to be in place for the area bounded by Hwy 97, Bakeoven Road, the Deschutes River, and the South Junction Road. Residents should be aware of the local wildfires and consider how they would evacuate should conditions change.<br />
<br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131742240575608962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137995178748352248.post-41975281468174560492018-06-26T08:07:00.001-07:002018-06-26T08:07:49.335-07:00Graham Fire Final Update June 26, 2018 7:00 A.M. <br />
<div class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-right: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">After
three days with no additional perimeter growth and well-established control
lines, the ODF Incident Management Team 2 will be handing management of the
Graham Fire back to Oregon Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon District
Wednesday morning. Control lines around the fire’s perimeter have been mopped
up to at least 50 feet. However, local residents may still expect to see
occasional smoke from pockets of unburnt fuel smoldering in the fire’s
interior. If residents see flames or spot fires they are advised to call 911. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-right: .5in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-right: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Resources
on the fire today include: 10 hand crews, 2 helicopters, 17 engines, 1 dozer, 3
water tenders and 338 personnel. Containment is estimated at 85%.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: .5in; margin-top: 0in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: .5in; margin-top: 0in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">ODF’s Central Oregon District will continue the
use of additional engines and fire crews to achieve 100% containment. The
District strategies will include daily engine patrols and mop up operations. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-right: .5in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-right: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The
Graham Fire was a hot, fast-moving wildfire driven by strong winds, dry
conditions and light flashy fuels that burned in the wildland urban interface
in and around the community of Three Rivers. The firestorm torched trees and
produced 100’ flame lengths. Thanks to the responsive efforts of local wildland
and structural suppression forces as well as prior defensible space created by
local residents, the fire was held to 2,175 acres. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-right: .5in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-right: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Team
2 fire managers leave behind an excellent safety record. More than 300
personnel were assigned to the incident and no injuries were reported.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-right: .5in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-right: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">ODF’s
Central Oregon District will continue to provide occasional updates on the fire
status. The new public information contact is Jamie Knight: 541-963-3168, </span><a href="mailto:Jamie.Knight@oregon.gov"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Jamie.Knight@oregon.gov</span></a><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: .5in; margin-top: 0in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: .5in; margin-top: 0in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Inciweb:
</span><a href="https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5855/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5855/</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: .5in; margin-top: 0in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Central
Oregon Fire Info : </span><a href="http://centralorfireinfo.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">http://centralorfireinfo.blogspot.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: .5in; margin-top: 0in;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Facebook:
</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ODFCentralOregon/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">https://www.facebook.com/ODFCentralOregon/</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: .5in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: .5in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">###<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131742240575608962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137995178748352248.post-74607996177550880232018-06-25T10:20:00.002-07:002018-06-25T10:20:06.310-07:00Boxcar Fire and Jack Knife Fire Update 6/25<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">June 25, 2018 9:00 a.m. Update<u></u><u></u></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><u></u> <u></u></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><u><span style="color: red;">Boxcar Fire:</span></u><span style="color: red;"> </span></b>95,850 acres Containment: 47% Reported: June 21, 7:48 am Cause: Lightning<b><u><span style="color: red;"><u></u><u></u></span></u></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><u><span style="color: red;">Jack Knife Fire:</span></u><span style="color: red;"> </span></b>14,772 acres Containment: 65% Reported: June 22, 8:11 am Cause: Lightning<u></u><u></u></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><u></u> <u></u></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Maupin, Oregon –</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> Firefighters have accomplished significant containment on both the Boxcar and Jack Knife Fires, burning south and east of Maupin in Wasco and Sherman Counties. Estimated containment for the Boxcar Fire is 47% and for the Jack Knife Fire is 65%. <u></u><u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><u></u> <u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">The Boxcar Fire is now 95,850 acres. Yesterday heavy smoke lingered in the area due to an inversion holding warm air and smoke low to the ground. Smoke increased midafternoon due to fire activity on the Fire’s eastern flank between Highways 197 and 97. Fire crossed over the dozer line and an additional spot fire was detected in the area. Aerial resources assisted firefighters with water and retardant drops to suppress this burning. Those sites will be tied back into the main fire containment perimeter today. On the southern edge of the Boxcar Fire, firefighters burned out remaining fuels to increase containment along South Junction Road and the Deschutes River corridor. Night shift crews monitored the south and east portions of the fire, continued protection of structures, and accomplished an additional ½ mile of burning-out along the River corridor, leaving approximately one mile to complete today. Prineville District BLM River Rangers will transport firefighters via jet boat to otherwise inaccessible areas to continue to secure the fire’s edge along the river. Aerial resources are available to the fire as needed. <u></u><u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><u></u> <u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">The Jack Knife Fire grew to 14,772 acres as ground crews made great progress burning to containment lines and continuing to secure the Fire’s north and south edges down to the John Day River. Firefighters will be working throughout the day to cool hot spots on the perimeter and improve containment.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><u></u> <u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Today’s weather will be cooler (78 degrees) with higher relative humidity (30%). Strong, gusty winds out of the north/northwest are expected in the fire area and could push Boxcar Fire activity towards the east. Crews will continue efforts to contain and secure this perimeter, keeping the Fire west of Bakeoven Road.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><u></u> <u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">As a reminder, Deschutes River recreation sites are open to the public. Recreationists are encouraged to use caution in the fire area. Fire-blackened sites can still contain hot spots from burning stumps or heated rocks. Rocks that have rolled down from steep canyon slopes have been reported on the road.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><u></u> <u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Closures:<u></u><u></u></span></div>
<div class="m_1128926316007240361MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 0in;">
<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt;"><span>·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size: 11pt;">On the John Day River, river miles 68 through 55 are closed to camping. <u></u><u></u></span></div>
<div class="m_1128926316007240361MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 0in;">
<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt;"><span>·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size: 11pt;">A Level 1 Evacuation Notification is in place for the area bounded by Hwy 97, Hwy 216, the Deschutes River, and the South Junction Road. Residents are encouraged to be aware of the threat in their area and consider how they would evacuate should conditions change. <u></u><u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<u></u> </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131742240575608962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137995178748352248.post-25261616421439357462018-06-24T17:37:00.000-07:002018-06-24T17:37:53.818-07:00Cold trailing on the Jack Knife Fire perimeter<span style="background-color: #f5f8fa; color: #14171a; font-family: "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Firefighters on the Jack Knife Fire </span><span style="background-color: #f5f8fa;"><span style="color: #14171a; font-family: Segoe UI, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">are cold trailing the perimeter to check for hot spots. Cold trailing means firefighters are carefully inspecting and feeling the ground with the back of their hands for heat to detect any fire, digging out every live spot, and trenching any live edge.</span></span>
<span style="color: #14171a; font-family: Segoe UI, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">(Photo by Roland Lane).</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f5f8fa;"><span style="color: #14171a; font-family: Segoe UI, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YBgTBzY8s0s/WzA4WSEIzbI/AAAAAAAAAeE/pz5ArI7zjyctHu2vrsPLT-xiLs_3QrMFwCLcBGAs/s1600/598a435edec5b.image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="516" data-original-width="775" height="213" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YBgTBzY8s0s/WzA4WSEIzbI/AAAAAAAAAeE/pz5ArI7zjyctHu2vrsPLT-xiLs_3QrMFwCLcBGAs/s320/598a435edec5b.image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: #f5f8fa;"><span style="color: #14171a; font-family: Segoe UI, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131742240575608962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137995178748352248.post-28802753045831670822018-06-24T10:53:00.002-07:002018-06-24T10:53:59.059-07:006/24/2018 Photos of Harpham Flat Recreation Site and Boat Launch in Boxcar Fire taken 6/23/2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YffdlVbVHo4/Wy_aZsTSBSI/AAAAAAAAAdc/brtn3PrgiF8wv2H7qLQDA2ReaQffNpXFwCLcBGAs/s1600/Boxcar%2BHarpham%2BFlat%2B4%2B6232018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YffdlVbVHo4/Wy_aZsTSBSI/AAAAAAAAAdc/brtn3PrgiF8wv2H7qLQDA2ReaQffNpXFwCLcBGAs/s320/Boxcar%2BHarpham%2BFlat%2B4%2B6232018.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2b651BYdimE/Wy_aeB_USnI/AAAAAAAAAdg/USoqcy-3pB8fykADtNdA8tDJWWx-fU22ACLcBGAs/s1600/Boxcar%2BHarpham%2BFlat%2B2%2B6232018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="972" data-original-width="1296" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2b651BYdimE/Wy_aeB_USnI/AAAAAAAAAdg/USoqcy-3pB8fykADtNdA8tDJWWx-fU22ACLcBGAs/s320/Boxcar%2BHarpham%2BFlat%2B2%2B6232018.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DALiZIg0TRM/Wy_aiK3WtLI/AAAAAAAAAdk/dx-NpYJSiYw9ccymdKtWCaBdqZ3RMao7wCLcBGAs/s1600/Boxcar%2BHarpham%2BFlat%2B1%2B6232018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="972" data-original-width="1296" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DALiZIg0TRM/Wy_aiK3WtLI/AAAAAAAAAdk/dx-NpYJSiYw9ccymdKtWCaBdqZ3RMao7wCLcBGAs/s320/Boxcar%2BHarpham%2BFlat%2B1%2B6232018.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131742240575608962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137995178748352248.post-53467009228746982182018-06-24T10:04:00.001-07:002018-06-24T10:05:18.270-07:006/24/2018 Graham Fire Update 8:30 a.m.
<br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt 0.5in; text-align: center;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">NEWS RELEASE<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 8pt; text-align: center;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Graham Fire June 24,
2018<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>8:30 A.M.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Update<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 8pt;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 8pt;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As fire suppression tactics have increased
containment and lowered the risk to structures, the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s
resources will be released around noon today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The Oregon Department of Forestry team will remain with local resources
to continue mopping up and monitoring any remaining hot spots.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 8pt;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Resources on
the fire today are: 7 Hand crews, 6 Helicopters, 33 Engines, 1 Dozer, 8 Water
tenders and 395 personnel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The estimated
containment is 60% and 2,143 acres.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 8pt;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Today’s
warmer temperatures and lower relative humidity may cause the fire to show more
activity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fire fighters are seeing
juniper trees torch in the interior of fire.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Air attack resources are available today to drop water on those trees if
needed. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 8pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Lake Chinook Chief
Don Colfels said, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Given the intensity of the fire and
the strong winds driving it east, the fire had potential to leave dozens of
families without a home today. Thanks to the work of our local crews, the
support of other Central Oregon Agencies and state support from ODF and OSFM we
were able to bring this fire to the more manageable state it is today. Additionally,
because this community has worked hard to create defensible spaces many homes
have been completely burned around and left intact”.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 8pt;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">A public
meeting is planned for Sunday, June 24 at 6:00 p.m. at the Chinook Store, 8241
SW Jordan Road in Culver. Residents are invited to hear from local officials to
learn more about the fire and what they can do to protect their homes and lands
in the future.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 8pt;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Public
information contact is Ashley Lertora; 503-338-8442.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 8pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">###<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131742240575608962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137995178748352248.post-52737176553998184312018-06-24T10:03:00.001-07:002018-06-24T10:03:22.343-07:006/24/2018 Graham Fire Community Meeting Sunday, June 24 6 p.m.<h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <u></u></span></span></span></h2>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt;">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<u></u><u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><u></u> <u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_403687930" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">June 24, 2018</span></span><u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><u></u> <u></u></span></div>
<h1>
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">CONTACTS: Marcus Kauffman 541-580-7480 <u></u><u></u></span></h1>
<h1 style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: 0.5in;">
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #222222;">marcus.kauffman@oregon.gov</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><u></u><u></u></span></h1>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><u></u> <u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Ashley Lertora 503-338-8442<u></u><u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #222222;">Ashley.M.Lertora@oregon.gov</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><u></u><u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><u></u> <u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt;">WHO: Oregon Incident Management Team 2, ODF Central Oregon, Lake Chinook Fire, Jefferson County Sherriff and local elected officials (invited)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><u></u> <u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt;">WHAT: Graham Fire Community Meeting<u></u><u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><u></u> <u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt;">WHEN: <span style="color: #222222;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_403687931" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">SUNDAY JUNE 24, 2018 6:00-7:00 PM</span></span><u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><u></u> <u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt;">WHERE: CHINOOK STORE, 8241 SW JORDAN RD, CULVER OR<u></u><u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><u></u> <u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt;">WHY: The Graham Fire Incident Management Team will hold a community meeting to discuss current fire status. Residents are invited to hear from fire managers and local officials about the fire and learn what they can do to protect their homes and lands. Fire managers will be on hand to explain planned operations and describe what to expect. Media are welcome to attend.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><u></u> <u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt;">For more information visit:<u></u><u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><u></u> <u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Inciweb: </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5855/&source=gmail&ust=1529943847931000&usg=AFQjCNE41mzkyK7NR9NPFG8gebQBDntveg" href="https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5855/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #1155cc;">https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/<wbr></wbr></span>incident/5855/</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><u></u><u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Central Oregon Fire Info : </span> <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://centralorfireinfo.blogspot.com&source=gmail&ust=1529943847931000&usg=AFQjCNGBiwu17VR6_oel-nGfX8GTPfQd3A" href="http://centralorfireinfo.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #1155cc;">http://centralorfireinfo.<wbr></wbr></span>blogspot.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><u></u><u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Facebook: </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/ODFCentralOregon/&source=gmail&ust=1529943847931000&usg=AFQjCNFaCc1RdoQOXmX0qrU_DwI027xZDQ" href="https://www.facebook.com/ODFCentralOregon/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #1155cc;">https://www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr></span>ODFCentralOregon/</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><u></u><u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><u></u> <u></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><u></u> <u></u></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt;">###<u></u><u></u></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131742240575608962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137995178748352248.post-66353064009748784122018-06-24T08:58:00.004-07:002018-06-24T08:59:48.578-07:00Good Progress Being Made to Secure Firelines on Boxcar and Jack Knife Fires<b><i>Maupin, Oregon</i></b> – Firefighters, with assistance from Rural Fire Protection Association (RFPA), local ranchers, and aerial resources, completed several burnout operations yesterday, halting fire spread in several areas. <br />
<br />
The Boxcar Fire is estimated to be 87,000 acres, including the previously referenced “South Junction Fire” that has merged into it. A burnout operation was completed along Bakeoven Road and fire line was constructed on the southeast edge of Maupin using bulldozers. Air tankers laid down retardant and helicopters dropped water on hot spots to help secure these lines. Fire backed down to the Deschutes River access road on the western flank of the fire, crossing the road and burning into the Harpham Flat campground and day use area. There was no infrastructure damage to Harpham, although visitors should use caution and avoid burned areas as there could be hot ashes left by burned stumps or rocks. Firefighters were able to halt fire spread to the south by burning along the South Junction Road from Shaniko Junction to South Junction Campground on the Deschutes River. They were also able to use Highway 197 as a containment line from Shaniko Junction to Criterion, keeping the fire west of the highway as the South Junction Fire joined the Boxcar. The RFPA continues working to stop progression of the fire to the east, preserving important grazing resources.<br />
<br />
Firefighters on the Jack Knife Fire, approximately 10,000 acres, 11 miles southeast of Grass Valley, were able to stop eastward progress of the fire at the John Day River. They have constructed and are improving containment lines at Wilson Point on the north edge of the Fire and Adobe Point on the south. The Fire’s western edge is bounded by disked agricultural fields.<br />
<br />
Today’s weather will be hot and dry with temperatures in the mid-90s and relative humidity below 20%. Although tomorrow’s weather is forecast to be much cooler (70’s), the weather change will arrive with strong 20-25 mph North-Northeast winds blowing from about 10 pm and through the night.<br />
<br />
Closures:<br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The Deschutes River remains open for boating and recreation. Camping is discouraged between Trout Creek and Maupin including the following camping and day use sites: Harpham Flat, Long Bend, Wapinitia and Devil’s Canyon. Boat ramps are still open for launching and takeout, but vehicles should not be parked at the launch sites and a shuttle service should be utilized. <br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>On the John Day River, river miles 68 through 55 are closed to camping.<br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Level 1 evacuation is in place for the area bounded by Hwy 97, Hwy 216, the Deschutes River, and the South Junction Road. Residents are encouraged to be aware of the threat in their area and prepare for evacuation should conditions change.<br />
<div>
<br /></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131742240575608962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137995178748352248.post-73701798148979008832018-06-23T19:27:00.002-07:002018-06-23T19:29:08.900-07:006/23/2018 7 pm Graham Fire Update <br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt 0.5in; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt 0.5in; text-align: center;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p><span style="font-family: "calibri";"></span></o:p></span></b> </div>
<br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt 0.5in; text-align: center;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">NEWS RELEASE<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 8pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Graham Fire June 23, 2018<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>7:00 P.M.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>UPDATE<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 8pt;">
<span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 8pt;">
<span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Fire fighters
continue to make progress in extinguishing hot spots around the perimeter of
the fire.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today they focused their
attention on the first, tomorrow they will work in another fifty feet. Higher
temperatures and lower humilities are forecasted in the coming days and could
make the fire more active.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 8pt;">
<span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">The Jefferson
Sheriff’s office will lower the evacuation level from Level 3 (GO) to Level 2
(READY) status for the Three River’s Subdivision effective today at 6:00
p.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Residents will be allowed to come
and go but should remain aware that fire conditions can rapidly change.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 8pt;">
<span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">A public
meeting is planned for Sunday, June 24 at 6:00 p.m. at the Chinook Village
Store.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Local residents are invited to
hear from local officials to learn more about what they can do to protect their
homes and lands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 8pt;">
<span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Public
information contact is Ashley Lertora 503-338-8442<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 8pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">###<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131742240575608962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137995178748352248.post-17430675009224452762018-06-23T18:20:00.000-07:002018-06-23T22:08:02.611-07:00Helicopter Pulls Water from the Deschutes River on Boxcar Fire<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzo3EDmQeBn8OaFOiN-GrG1Xk7EiEUJivTj9cCQkP99tvBT2Og0MyrUi_Hy4IdqrVOad2bnFp6AL3mDTwW4nA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>
<br />Kassidy Kernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13204193085055448735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137995178748352248.post-86973000065139241772018-06-23T12:53:00.001-07:002018-06-23T12:54:30.193-07:006/23/2018 Noon Boxcar, South Junction and Jack Knife Fires Update<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Firefighting efforts
being coordinated to safely accomplish control and minimize acres burned<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Maupin, Oregon</i> – Hundreds of lightning strikes on June 20 and 21 caused
nearly 70 wildfires throughout central Oregon. The Boxcar and South Junction
Fires are in Wasco County near Maupin. The Jack Knife Fire is in Sherman
County, along the John Day River northeast of Kent. Initial attack resources
from the Central Oregon Fire Management Service, the Rural Fire Protection
District, Maupin Fire Department, Mt. Hood National Forest, The Dalles Fire
Department, and local ranchers have been fighting these fires since their
detection. Strategic use of retardant and heavy helicopters has protected
values at risk. As the fires have grown to large sizes and complexity, a Type 2
Incident Management Team (Northwest Incident Management Team #13) has taken
over command of these fires as of 6:00 a.m. today.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Boxcar Fire Inciweb:</b> </span><a href="http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5862/"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: "calibri";">http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5862/</span></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Estimated Acreage: 23,000 acres
Containment: 10% Reported June 21, 07:48 am, lightning</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">The Boxcar Fire is the largest
of the three incidents with an estimated 23,000 acres burned. Firefighters have
been challenged by gusty winds which have pushed the grass and brush fire south
and east. Hwy 197 is closed between milepost 67 (the intersection with Hwy 97)
and Maupin.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "calibri";">In the Maupin area, firefighters will be
anchoring south of Maupin to build and secure containment lines to the north
and east.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "calibri";">On the western flank, the fire is approaching
the Deschutes River south of Maupin. Firefighters will be looking for places to
safely engage to protect river recreation, private properties and cultural
sites.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Firefighters engaging the Boxcar Fire on the
east flank will work to stop easterly progression by using Highway 97 as
containment line.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">South Junction Fire</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Estimated Acreage: 5,000 acres
Containment: 0% Reported June 21, 3:00 pm, lightning</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "calibri";">This fire has made significant runs to the north
and south from its origin west of Hwy 197 approximately 18 miles north of
Madras.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "calibri";">It will likely join the Boxcar Fire today and,
after that happens, both will be referred to as the “Boxcar Fire”.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Firefighters are coordinating with local ranch resources
on containment lines.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Jack Knife Fire Inciweb</b>: </span><a href="http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5864/"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: "calibri";">http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5864/</span></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Estimated Acreage: 2,000 acres
Containment: 0 Reported June 22, 8:11 am, Lightning</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">This fire is burning 5 miles
northeast of Kent and 11 miles southeast of Grass Valley.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "calibri";">The Jack Knife Fire has reached the John Day
River in several locations. Fire has spread north to Wilson Point and south to
Adobe point.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Approximately 10 ranches and outbuildings are
scattered along the fire perimeter. Structure protection measures are in place
for ranch homes and historical structures along the river.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Fire officials will scout opportunities for
containment on this fire today.</span><br />
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Closures</b>:</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Hwy 197 is closed from south of Maupin from the
town of Maupin to milepost 67, the junction with Hwy 97.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "calibri";">People can still use the Deschutes River for
boating and recreation. Camping is being discouraged between Trout Creek and
Maupin. This involves Harpham Flat, Longbend, Wapinita and Devil’s Camp. Boat
ramps are still open for launching and takeout, but vehicles cannot be parked
at the launch sites and a shuttle service should be utilized.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Periodically the River may be closed by local
Rangers in order to facilitate helicopter water dips.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "calibri";">On the John Day River, river miles 68 through 55
are closed to camping.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131742240575608962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137995178748352248.post-55284437872286982622018-06-23T10:46:00.002-07:002018-06-23T10:46:57.265-07:006/23/2018 Graham Fire Update
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 119%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Date: June 23, 2018 at 10:00 A.M.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 119%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Release: Immediate<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 119%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Contact: Ashley Lertora, 503-338-8442, Justin de Ruyter, 360-431-3869<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 119%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
</div>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 119%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Graham Fire Daily Update<o:p></o:p></span></span></b><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 119%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
</div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Oregon Department of Forestry Type 1 Team and Oregon State Fire
Marshall Green Team took unified command of the fire on Friday at 6:00pm. Fire
crews have made good progress battling the Graham Fire. The fire is estimated
at approximately 2,055 acres and is burning in brush, timber and grass south of
the Metolius River arm of Lake Billy Chinook near Culver, Oregon. Fire crews
completed a burnout operation yesterday and will began mop up operations on
Saturday. Today’s firefighting resources include: 7 hand crews, 26 Engines, 2
dozers, 4 water tenders, approximately 375 personnel and containment is
estimated at 50%. Aircraft resources assigned to this fire are available to all
fires in the area as needed.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 119%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
</div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Crews have set up fire camp at the Sisters Rodeo Grounds. Please use
caution on Highway 20 near the rodeo grounds due to the additional fire traffic
in the area.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 119%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 119%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The fire burned two residential structures and five out buildings, but
many more were saved by local firefighting resources. Further information
regarding structure losses is not available at this time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 119%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 119%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Due to ongoing fire danger Level 3 evacuations remain in effect for the
Three Rivers subdivision. A staffed road block has been established near the
Chinook Village Store restricting access to all except emergency personnel and
credentialed media. For further information regarding evacuations, please refer
to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Facebook site or call Jefferson County
Sheriff at 541- 475-6520.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 119%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 119%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Interested media are to report to the Lake Chinook Fire Station at 11700
Graham Rd where a Public Information Officer will be available 10:30 am—7:00 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 119%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 119%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">There are three structure task forces from Clackamas, Marion, Washington,
Lane and Multnomah counties and have been mobilized under the Conflagration Act
and will provide 24-hour structure protection threatened by the fire. The fire
is burning on private lands protected by Oregon Department of Forestry and Lake
Chinook Fire and Rescue, as well as Bureau of Land Management ownership.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 119%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 119%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The cause of the fire is attributed to the lightning storm that passed through
the area last Wednesday. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 119%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 119%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Updated information for the Graham Fire is available on InciWeb https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5855/<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 119%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></div>
<br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 119%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">###<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131742240575608962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137995178748352248.post-62793247181783176842018-06-22T22:46:00.000-07:002018-06-23T13:30:11.236-07:00Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch - Fire Update June 22, 9:15 pm<div dir="ltr">
<br />
<div class="gmail_quote">
<div dir="ltr">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<strong>A Day of Rapid Change for Fires in Central Oregon</strong></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div>
</div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
With two large fires burning in Central Oregon at the start of the day firefighting resources were busy, but with continued initial attack activity and the addition of two new large fires during the day many additional resources were engaged in responding to incidents. A Type 2 federal team (Gales) has been assigned to manage the Boxcar, South Junction and Jack Knife fires. The team will take over management from the Type 3 and 4 teams managing the fires at 6 a.m. tomorrow morning. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<div>
</div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<strong>Fire Summaries</strong></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<strong></strong><br />
<div>
</div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<strong><strong><strong><strong>Boxcar Fire: </strong></strong></strong></strong></div>
<ul>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">
Fire began 3 miles south of Maupin, OR</div>
</li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">
23,000 acres (10% containment)</div>
</li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">
Deschutes River Access Road is closed and Highway 197 remains closed south of Maupin to the junction with Highway 97.</div>
</li>
<li><div>
86 personnel currently assigned to the incident. People have been asked to stay out of the Wapinita, Harpham Flat, Longbend and Devel's Canyon campgrounds.</div>
</li>
<li><div>
Burn out operations off of roads are helping to improve and hold lines around the fire.</div>
</li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<strong><strong><strong><strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">South Junction Fire:</span></strong></strong></strong></strong></div>
<ul>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Located approximately 18 miles north of Madras, OR.</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The fire is 5,000 acres and growing with the fire continuing to push both north and south. Rural Fire Protection Associations and local ranchers are actively engaged in fighting the fire along with federal and state resources. Large pockets of fuel are within the perimeter of the fire.</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Highway 97 currently is closed at milepost 70. Please follow closure on ODOT </span><a href="https://www.tripcheck.com/Pages/Road-Conditions" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Tripcheck</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">.</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The fire is a threat to the railroad on the west, Highway 197 on the east and South Junction campground on the southwest.</span></div>
</li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><strong><strong><strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Jack Knife Fire:</span></strong></strong></strong></span></span></div>
<ul>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Located 5 miles NE of Kent, Oregon.</span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2,000 acres (0% containment)</span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">10 single residences are threatened and the fire has reached the John Day River on the west side of the river.</span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3 hand crews and 2 engines are assigned to the fire with air tankers doing retardant drops. Retardant is helping to keep the fire on the west side of the river and will continue to be used to prevent the spread of the fire to the east side of the river. </span></span></span></div>
</li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "andalewt";"></span></span></span><br />
<div>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "andalewt";"><br /></span></span></span>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "andalewt";"><span style="font-family: "andalewt";"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><strong><strong><strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Graham Fire:</span></strong></strong></strong></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<ul><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "andalewt";">
<li><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "andalewt";"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Located 15 miles north of Sisters, Oregon.</span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "andalewt";"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2,055 acres (50% containment)</span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "andalewt";"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">100 structures threatened in the Three Rivers Subdivision and it remains under a Level 3 (GO) evacuation order by the Jefferson County Sheriff. </span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "andalewt";"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">136 personnel are assigned to the fire.</span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "andalewt";"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Burn out operations will continue during the evening to secure containment lines around the fire.</span></span></span></div>
</li>
</span></span></ul>
</div>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "andalewt";">
</span></span></div>
</div>
<br /></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14881027478806964189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137995178748352248.post-2551830240213730872018-06-22T15:58:00.003-07:002018-06-22T16:00:55.202-07:00Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch - Fire Update, June 22, 3:45 pm<strong></strong><br />
<div dir="ltr">
<div>
Fire activity continues to be brisk across Central Oregon as firefighters addressed two large incidents, responded to other emerging incidents and continue to put out small lightning-caused fires.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<strong>Boxcar Fire</strong></div>
<div>
The Boxcar Fire, which started 3 miles south of Maupin is now estimated to be 18,000 acres and is burning primarily in brush and grass. For most of the day the fire moved south and east away from Maupin and the Deschutes River corridor; however, around 3 p.m. the fire jumped Bakeoven Canyon and was moving back north and west toward Maupin threatening homes. Dozer line has been put in on the top of canyon protecting recreation areas along the Deschutes River. </div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
Campers have been asked to leave four campgrounds (Wapinita, Harpham Flat, Longbend, and Devil's Canyon) located south of Maupin.The campgrounds are not officially closed; however, in the interest of safety people are being asked to not camp in the area at this time. At this moment, rafters can still access Harpham Flat to launch boats into the river, but depending on wind direction people need to be prepared with</div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
Highway 197 from the junction with Highway 97 is closed up to Maupin. The public should go to the Oregon Department of Transportation's Trip Check <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.tripcheck.com&source=gmail&ust=1529794667455000&usg=AFQjCNEFDmnWPNyEcYBouzxK9Eh1yT9WlA" href="http://www.tripcheck.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc;">www.tripcheck.com</span></a> website to get the latest updates. A Type 2 Incident Management Team (IMT) will begin managing the fire after a transition with the Type 3 Team currently on the fire.</div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
<strong>Graham Fire</strong></div>
<div>
The Graham Fire, four miles south of the Metolius River arm of Lake Billy Chinook, near Culver, Oregon. The fire is burning primarily on private land protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry and Lake Chinook Fire and Rescue. The fire is still estimated to be 2,000 acres. Numerous homes are threatened in the Three Rivers Subdivision and a Level 3 (GO) is still in place by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department for the subdivision. For more information on the Graham Fire people can go to <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5855/&source=gmail&ust=1529794667455000&usg=AFQjCNFVx9VsMYYbzGFb3iApswGzqMzi8A" href="https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5855/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc;">inciweb.nwcg.gov</span></a>.</div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
People still can access the Forest Service's Monty and Perry South campgrounds on the Metolius arm if they come from Camp Sherman along the Metolius River rather than from coming through Culver and Lake Billy Chinook17.</div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
<strong>Jack Knife</strong></div>
<div>
The Jack Knife Fire was reported late this morning and is burning in an area 3 miles west of the John Day River and 5 miles northeast of Kent, Ore. The approximately 1,000 acre fire is burning in grass and brush. Aerial resources, primarily air tankers, are helping with the fire along with 3 engines, 3 smokejumpers and a 20-person handcrew. There are several structures, primarily outbuildings, threat<wbr></wbr>ened.</div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
Several small fires were reported near Crane Prairie, west of Bend. The fires were responded to and were contained. </div>
</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131742240575608962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137995178748352248.post-32723386229340967872018-06-22T10:32:00.002-07:002018-06-22T10:36:03.025-07:006/22/2018 10 am Graham Fire Update<a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjvlsPS1ObbAhV2CTQIHWsQB7UQjRx6BAgBEAU&url=http://www.lakechinookfireandrescue.org/eclipse/survey.php&psig=AOvVaw1uxtLm1ufGskkrJt38Gw2g&ust=1529735943781287" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" unselectable="on"></a><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">News
Release:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Graham Fire<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Friday
June 21, 2018<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">10:00
a.m.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: "calibri";"></span></o:p></span></b> </div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Contact:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Christie Shaw, Oregon Department of Forestry<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>541-263-0661<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Justin Deruyter, Oregon State Fire Marshall<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>360-431-3869<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Residents of
Three Rivers subdivision are still under evacuation due to the Graham
Fire.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ODF Team 2, a type 1 team, will be
taking over command tonight at 1800 from the local Type 3 Team, Incident
Commander Caldwell. Incident Command Post will be set up at the Sisters Rodeo
Grounds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Oregon State Fire Marshall
Green Team will be handling structure protection.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The fire is estimated to be approximately
2,000 acres at this time. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">The Graham
Fire was reported late Thursday afternoon, a wind-driven fire burning in brush,
timber and grass south of the Metolius River arm of Lake Billy Chinook near
Culver, Oregon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The fire has burned
private lands protected by Oregon Department of Forestry and Lake Chinook Fire
and Rescue, as well as Bureau of Land Management ownership. It is estimated
around 2,000 acres.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Residents of
the Three Rivers subdivision are under a level three (GO!) evacuation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Residents and the public are reminded not to
cross roadblocks into evacuation areas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some
structures may have been damaged by the fire, but due to safety concerns
firefighters have not been able to investigate all areas of the fire.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For further information regarding
evacuations, please refer to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Facebook site or
call Jefferson County Sheriff at 541-475-6520.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Oregon State Fire Marshall is working on assessing properties within the
fire boundary.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Multiple
resources are on scene and firefighters will continue to mop up around
structures, flank the edge of the fire and try to contain the fire that is
pushing to the northeast through Big Canyon. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Additional resources have been ordered and are
arriving today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Warm temperatures are
anticipated in the next few days along with the return of windy conditions
which will continue to push firefighters working on the fire. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Updated
information for the Graham Fire is available on InciWeb-</span></span><a href="https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5855/"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: "calibri";">https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5855/</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">
<!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600"
o:spt="75" o:preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f"
stroked="f">
<v:stroke joinstyle="miter"/>
<v:formulas>
<v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"/>
<v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"/>
<v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"/>
<v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"/>
<v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"/>
<v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"/>
<v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"/>
<v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"/>
<v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"/>
<v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"/>
<v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"/>
<v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"/>
</v:formulas>
<v:path o:extrusionok="f" gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect"/>
<o:lock v:ext="edit" aspectratio="t"/>
</v:shapetype><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_2" o:spid="_x0000_s1030" type="#_x0000_t75"
style='position:absolute;margin-left:-2.4pt;margin-top:3.85pt;width:57pt;
height:58.15pt;z-index:251658240;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square;
mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-wrap-distance-left:9pt;
mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:9pt;
mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:absolute;
mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute;
mso-position-vertical-relative:text;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;
mso-width-relative:page;mso-height-relative:page'>
<v:imagedata src="file:///C:\Users\fsguest\AppData\Local\Packages\oice_15_974fa576_32c1d314_1dd8\AC\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image001.jpg"
o:title=""/>
<w:wrap type="square"/>
</v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><img align="left" height="78" hspace="12" src="file:///C:/Users/fsguest/AppData/Local/Packages/oice_15_974fa576_32c1d314_1dd8/AC/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image002.jpg" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_2" width="76" /><!--[endif]--><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape
id="Picture_x0020_5" o:spid="_x0000_s1029" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="http://media1.razorplanet.com/share/510579-5514/resources/jcso_patch1369852566.jpg"
style='position:absolute;margin-left:97.8pt;margin-top:3.4pt;width:59.4pt;
height:59.4pt;z-index:251661312;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square;
mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-wrap-distance-left:9pt;
mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:9pt;
mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:absolute;
mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute;
mso-position-vertical-relative:text;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;
mso-width-relative:page;mso-height-relative:page'>
<v:imagedata src="file:///C:\Users\fsguest\AppData\Local\Packages\oice_15_974fa576_32c1d314_1dd8\AC\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image003.jpg"
o:title="jcso_patch1369852566"/>
<w:wrap type="square"/>
</v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="irc_mi"
o:spid="_x0000_s1028" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="Image result for lake chinook fire and rescue"
href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjvlsPS1ObbAhV2CTQIHWsQB7UQjRx6BAgBEAU&url=http://www.lakechinookfireandrescue.org/eclipse/survey.php&psig=AOvVaw1uxtLm1ufGskkrJt38Gw2g&ust=1529735943781287"
style='position:absolute;margin-left:203.4pt;margin-top:4.6pt;width:67.8pt;
height:58.25pt;z-index:251662336;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square;
mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-wrap-distance-left:9pt;
mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:9pt;
mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:absolute;
mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute;
mso-position-vertical-relative:text;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;
mso-width-relative:page;mso-height-relative:page' o:button="t">
<v:fill o:detectmouseclick="t"/>
<v:imagedata src="file:///C:\Users\fsguest\AppData\Local\Packages\oice_15_974fa576_32c1d314_1dd8\AC\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image005.png"
o:title="Image result for lake chinook fire and rescue"/>
<w:wrap type="square"/>
</v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_3"
o:spid="_x0000_s1027" type="#_x0000_t75" style='position:absolute;
margin-left:318.6pt;margin-top:5.3pt;width:63.05pt;height:54.55pt;z-index:251659264;
visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square;mso-width-percent:0;
mso-height-percent:0;mso-wrap-distance-left:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-top:0;
mso-wrap-distance-right:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;
mso-position-horizontal:absolute;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;
mso-position-vertical:absolute;mso-position-vertical-relative:text;
mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-width-relative:page;
mso-height-relative:page'>
<v:imagedata src="file:///C:\Users\fsguest\AppData\Local\Packages\oice_15_974fa576_32c1d314_1dd8\AC\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image007.jpg"
o:title=""/>
<w:wrap type="square"/>
</v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><img align="left" height="73" hspace="12" src="file:///C:/Users/fsguest/AppData/Local/Packages/oice_15_974fa576_32c1d314_1dd8/AC/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image008.jpg" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_3" width="84" /><!--[endif]--><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape
id="Picture_x0020_4" o:spid="_x0000_s1026" type="#_x0000_t75" style='position:absolute;
margin-left:415.8pt;margin-top:8pt;width:51.6pt;height:54.7pt;z-index:251660288;
visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square;mso-width-percent:0;
mso-height-percent:0;mso-wrap-distance-left:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-top:0;
mso-wrap-distance-right:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;
mso-position-horizontal:absolute;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;
mso-position-vertical:absolute;mso-position-vertical-relative:text;
mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-width-relative:page;
mso-height-relative:page'>
<v:imagedata src="file:///C:\Users\fsguest\AppData\Local\Packages\oice_15_974fa576_32c1d314_1dd8\AC\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image009.gif"
o:title=""/>
<w:wrap type="square"/>
</v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131742240575608962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137995178748352248.post-35956264201107404642018-06-22T09:32:00.002-07:002018-06-22T09:32:38.063-07:006/22/2018 Graham Fire Vicinity with Tax Lots 3 am <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W32891u9KUw/Wy0kRu5UuFI/AAAAAAAAAc8/fojF9QEMlS4-hT0ZmHtl9gze8d3Ni8MZQCEwYBhgL/s1600/Graham%2BFire%2BVicinity%2BMap%2BTax%2BLots%2B3%2Bam%2B6_22_2018.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="328" data-original-width="482" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W32891u9KUw/Wy0kRu5UuFI/AAAAAAAAAc8/fojF9QEMlS4-hT0ZmHtl9gze8d3Ni8MZQCEwYBhgL/s1600/Graham%2BFire%2BVicinity%2BMap%2BTax%2BLots%2B3%2Bam%2B6_22_2018.png" /></a></div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131742240575608962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137995178748352248.post-45255579446128519362018-06-22T00:53:00.002-07:002018-06-22T00:53:52.605-07:00Graham Fire Update<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">News
Release:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Graham Fire<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Friday
June 21, 2018<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">12:00
a.m.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Contact:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Christie Shaw, Oregon Department of Forestry<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>541-263-0661<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The Graham
Fire was reported Thursday afternoon, burning in brush, timber and grass south
of the Metolius River arm of Lake Billy Chinook near Culver, Oregon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The fire has burned private lands protected
by Oregon Department of Forestry and Lake Chinook Fire and Rescue, as well as
Bureau of Land Management ownership.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Aerial
resources, including Single Engine Air Tankers and heavy air tankers assisted
on-the-ground firefighters to slow the spread of the fire.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A Central Oregon Fire Management Service
(COFMS) local Type 3 Team, Incident Commander Caldwell, assumed command of the
fire at 11:00 p.m. Thursday night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
fire is estimated to be approximately 2,000 acres at this time. Numerous
lightning caused fires in Central Oregon, including three large fires spread firefighting
resources thin today challenging firefighters in their suppression efforts. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Residents of
the Three Rivers subdivision were under a level three (GO!) evacuation
throughout most of the evening as extreme fire conditions and erratic winds
quickly pushed the fire northeast threatening homes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reduced fire behavior has allowed Jefferson
County Sheriff Jim Adkins to reduce evacuation levels in some areas and allow
residents to return to their homes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Residents and the public are reminded not to cross roadblocks into
evacuation areas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Two local Central
Oregon structural task forces worked to protect homes in the fire area
assisting Lake Chinook Fire and Rescue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Three additional structural task forces from Washington and Clackamas
counties arrived on the fire this evening to continue work around the
threatened homes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oregon State Fire
Marshall’s Green Team, Incident Commander Hallman assumed command of the
structural firefighting activities at midnight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Some structures may have been damaged by the fire, but due to safety
concerns firefighters have not been able to investigate all areas of the fire.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The COFMS
Type 3 Team will manage the fire overnight, working to take advantage of cooler
temperatures and increased moisture which will limit fire behavior.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Firefighters will flank the edge of the fire,
building fireline to contain potential spread. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Warm temperatures are anticipated in the next
few days along with the return of windy conditions which will continue to push
firefighters working on the fire.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Additional
resources are arriving to work the day shift Friday, including dozers, hand
crews, helicopters, and fire engines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Updated
information for the Graham Fire is available on InciWeb-</span><a href="https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5855/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5855/</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137995178748352248.post-312770925116572222018-06-21T20:23:00.002-07:002018-06-21T20:23:34.471-07:00Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Update - June 21, 8:25 p.m.<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Update – <span class="m_4333227787342567238gmail-m_-3089566438450173924m_4159608178230540553gmail-aBn"><span class="m_4333227787342567238gmail-m_-3089566438450173924m_4159608178230540553gmail-aQJ">June 21, 8:25 p.m.</span></span><span></span></span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<i>Redmond, Oregon</i><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><i> – </i>Two Central Oregon fires, both started by lightning yesterday, grew significantly today drawing on local firefighting resources and requiring additional firefighting power.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">The Boxcar Fire, which started 3 miles south of Maupin moved both east and west of Highway 197 causing Highway 197 to be closed at times. Visitors to the area should pay attention to any signage on the highway due to the potential of road closures in the area. A Type 3 Team currently is managing the approximately 7,000 acre fire. A Type 2 Team will take over management of the fire tomorrow evening. The fire is expected to continue to grow due to winds and the light brushy fuels in the area.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">The Graham Fire, located near Fly Creek, approximately 7 miles west of Cove Palisades State Park, grew to 750 acres during the day. The fire threatened the Three Rivers Subdivision for much of the afternoon and by early evening the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department had ordered a Level 3 evacuation (Get Out) for the entire subdivision. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">The Boxcar Fire had 3 20-person handcrews, 7 engines, 2 dozers and a water tender working on the fire throughout the day. T</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">he Graham Fire had 2 20-person handcrews, 5 engines, 2 dozers and a water tender. Both fires shared 3 helicopters, 3 heavy air tankers, 5 single engine air tankers. A very large air tanker (VLAT) is expected to help on both fires tomorrow.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Firefighters managed many additional small lightning caused fires throughout the day. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">The next update on the fire will be tomorrow morning at 8 a.m.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">-End-</span><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131742240575608962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137995178748352248.post-59132815860357756032018-06-21T18:19:00.001-07:002018-06-21T18:19:56.692-07:00Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Fire Information Update - June 21, 5:05 p.m.<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Update – <span class="m_-3089566438450173924m_4159608178230540553gmail-aBn"><span class="m_-3089566438450173924m_4159608178230540553gmail-aQJ">June 21, 5:05 p.m.</span></span><span></span></span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<i>Redmond, Oregon</i><i><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> –</span></i>Firefighters spent the afternoon chasing several new starts ignited by lightning strikes that blanketed Central Oregon <span class="m_-3089566438450173924m_4159608178230540553gmail-aBn"><span class="m_-3089566438450173924m_4159608178230540553gmail-aQJ">on Wednesday</span></span>. Over 600 lightning strikes were recorded and firefighters have responded to 38 incidents, the largest of which is southeast of Maupin and estimated at 2,000 acres.<span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
The Boxcar Fire, 3 miles south of Maupin is burning in grass and brush on unprotected private lands and BLM lands. A Type 3 Incident Management Team has taken command of the fire which has assigned numerous engines, one heavy air tanker, a 20-person crew, 3 helicopters, and 4 Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs) to contain the blaze.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
The Graham Fire is burning in timber and brush 7 miles west of Cove Palisades State Park. The latest estimate of the fire was 50-acres. A structural protection task force has responded as well as wildland engines, firefighters and air resources. The fire is burning on private lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry, but is expected to burn onto nearby national forest lands in the near term. A Type 3 team has been ordered to manage the fire.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
Late this afternoon a small fire (#430) was reported to be burning on BLM lands near the Deschutes County Fairgrounds near Redmond. Firefighting resources are currently responding. More information on the fire will be reported as soon as it is available.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
Incident #391 near Lava Island Falls is burning in a kipuka, or area of land surrounded by lava flows. This area is inaccessible to firefighters but is currently contained and will be allowed to naturally extinguish when it runs out of fuel into the lava. The fire could eventually get to approximately 4 acres and will continue to put up smoke for the next few days. The public is asked not to report this smoke which can be seen from Lava Butte and Deschutes River Woods.<span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
A fire near Brothers, Oregon has been contained at .10/acre though smoke could still be visible from Highway 20 or the Oregon Badlands. The public is asked not to call in or report this fire and the smoke should dissipate by <span class="m_-3089566438450173924m_4159608178230540553gmail-aBn"><span class="m_-3089566438450173924m_4159608178230540553gmail-aQJ">tomorrow</span></span>.<span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">-End-</span><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13131742240575608962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137995178748352248.post-51273546328491211302018-06-21T15:22:00.000-07:002018-06-21T15:30:10.629-07:00Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Update – July 21, 3:00 p.m.<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Redmond, Oregon</i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"> –</span></i>Firefighters
spent the afternoon chasing several new starts ignited by lightning strikes
that blanketed Central Oregon on Wednesday. Over 600 lightning strikes were
recorded and firefighters have responded to 38 incidents, the largest of which
is southeast of Maupin and estimated at 2,000 acres.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The Boxcar Fire outside of Maupin is burning in grass and
brush. A Type 3 Incident Management Team has taken command of the fire which
has assigned numerous engines, one heavy air tanker, a 20-person crew, 3 helicopters,
and 4 Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs) to contain the blaze.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Incident #391 near Lava Island Falls is burning in a kipuka,
or area of land surrounded by lava flows. This area is inaccessible to
firefighters but is currently contained and will be allowed to naturally
extinguish when it runs out of fuel into the lava. The fire could eventually
get to approximately 4 acres and will continue to put up smoke for the next few
days. The public is asked not to report this smoke which can be seen from Lava
Butte and Deschutes River Woods.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
A fire near Brothers, Oregon has been contained at .10/acre
though smoke could still be visible from Highway 20 or the Oregon Badlands. The
public is asked not to call in or report this fire and the smoke should
dissipate by tomorrow.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">-End-</span><o:p></o:p></div>
<br />Kassidy Kernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13204193085055448735noreply@blogger.com0