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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel> <atom:link href="http://inciweb.org/feeds/rss/articles/s/38/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><title>InciWeb Incident Articles for OREGON</title><link>http://inciweb.org/state/38/</link><description>Latest articles for incidents in OREGON</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:14:32 -06:00</pubDate><language>en-us</language><item><title><![CDATA["Rattle Fire Road and Trail Closures Lifted (Rattle Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1510/8424/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1510/8424/</guid><description><![CDATA["The Umpqua National Forest has lifted all trail and road closures associated with the Rattle Fire near the Boulder Creek Wilderness. The closures went into effect in late August. The 19,775-acre Rattle Fire is 100 percent controlled. The public is reminded to use extreme caution while near burned areas. This includes watching for falling snags, trees, boulders and other dangers associated with a burned landscape. As hazardous trees fall, tree tops can break with downed limbs and branches accumulating on the ground and across roads or trails. Rattle Fire began as a lightning strike on August 17th in the Boulder Creek Wilderness on the Umpqua National Forest. The fire burned 15,985 acres in the Wilderness where salvage, replanting or other vegetation management are not allowed. Of the area burned outside of wilderness, 3,736 acres are in land allocations where salvage of burned trees is only appropriate to meet certain criteria such as restoring habitat or removing a safety hazard. The..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:27:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["End of Fire Season on Umpqua National Forest (Rattle Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1510/8399/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1510/8399/</guid><description><![CDATA["ROSEBURG, OR - October 17, 2008 - Fire managers declared the end of the 2008 fire season on the Umpqua National Forest by lifting all fire restrictions as of October 16. Industrial fire precaution restrictions are no longer in effect. The 2008 fire season included 116 fires which burned about 23,000 acres. All but 12 were lightning-caused fires. Of those, nine were started by abandoned campfires, which still have the potential of escaping during the cooler days of fall.During the season, 115 fires were suppressed. The Rattle Fire began on August 17th in the Boulder Creek Wilderness and is 90 percent contained. According to fire managers, it will take appreciable rain or snow on the fire to be considered controlled. Boulder Flat Campground has reopened through October 31st after being temporarily closed during the Rattle Fire. People walking in the area near the Boulder Creek Wilderness or driving roads near the Rattle Fire are advised that trees with heat in them are still coming..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:16:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Bridge Creek Closure Revision (Bridge Creek Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1487/8389/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1487/8389/</guid><description><![CDATA["ORDER OCH - 2008 - 002-03 SPECIAL AREA CLOSUREOCHOCO NATIONAL FOREST  Pursuant to 16 USC 551, 36 CFR&sect;261.50 (a) and (b), the following special restrictions and prohibitions are established within the specific area on the Ochoco National Forest, in the State of Oregon, contained within the boundary lines described as follows and depicted on the attached map, hereby incorporated in this Order as Page 3 of 3.&middot;&middot; The area encircled by a boundary line beginning at the junction of the Forest Road 2630 and Forest Road 2630-450, thence in a northeasterly direction along Forest Road 2630-450 (including Forest Road 2630-450,) to its intersection with private land near Bridge Creek, thence along the private property / Forest boundary in a clockwise direction to the northeast corner of Section 26 in Township 12-South, Range 21-East, thence following the section line south to the southeast corner of Section 35 in Township 12-South, Range 21-East, thence south along the section..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:04:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Closures Lifted on The Middle Fork Fire; Public Ad (Lonesome Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8387/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8387/</guid><description><![CDATA["(Lonesome Complex) Middle Fork Fire - High Cascades Ranger District Closures Lifted on the Middle Fork Fire; Public Advised to Use Caution when Traveling the Area MEDFORD, OR, October 9, 2008, - Effective on Thursday, October 9, 2008 the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest will lift all trail and road closures associated with the Middle Fork Fire. These closures went into effect in September 2008. Currently, the 21,175-acre Middle Fork Fire is 90 percent contained. With the fire closures lifted, the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest fire managers are urging the public to use caution when traveling near the Middle Fork Fire area on the High Cascades Ranger District due to weakened and/or dead trees in the area as well as firefighting crews with equipment traveling on the roads. With firefighters still working in the area, the Forest Service asks that recreationist and motorists observe their surroundings and exercise caution by driving slowly and using their head lights. There are..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:35:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Revised Closures and Restrictions -- Oct. 7, 2008 (Rattle Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1510/8382/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1510/8382/</guid><description><![CDATA["CLOSURES and RESTRICTIONSPer Forest Supervisor Orders #UMP242 The Boulder Creek Wilderness area and the following roads, trails, and areas are CLOSED to provide for public health and safety: ROADS: &middot; 3810 (Prairie) from 3810-300 to 3810-360 TRAILS: &middot; 1414 - Deer Leap and Jessie Wright segments of the North Umpqua Trail&middot; 1486 - Skipper Lakes Trail &middot; 1487 - Perry Butte Trail&middot; 1488 - Cinder Prairie Trail&middot; 1491 - Bradley Trail &middot; 1492 - No Name Trail&middot; 1493 - Soda Springs Connection (along the road)&middot; 1535 - Wild Rose Trail &middot; 1552 - Boulder Creek Trail &middot; 1553 - Spring Mountain Trail&middot; 1554 -- Boulder West Trail CAMPGROUNDS: &middot; Boulder Flat and Eagle Rock IFPL (Industrial Fire Precaution Level): 1 Public Use Restrictions: None (on Forest Service lands) FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:Umpqua National Forest Diamond Lake and North Umpqua Ranger Districts 541-498-2531 and 541-496-3532..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:57:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Rattle Fire Update -- Oct. 6, 2008 (mon.) (Rattle Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1510/8379/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1510/8379/</guid><description><![CDATA["IDLELYD PARK, Ore. - All roads -- except a portion of the 3810 Prairie Road -- that were closed in the Umpqua National Forest for the Rattle Fire will re-open on Tuesday. The 3810 Road between the junctions with Roads 300 and 360 will remain closed. Other roads where crews are chipping brush and trees may be temporarily blocked. The 5851 Road in the Willamette National Forest is also scheduled to re-open on Tuesday. The following trails will also re-open: 1532 -- Illahee Flat Trail 1534 -- Bulldog Rock Trail 1539 -- Illahee Lookout Trail 1543 - Fuller Lake Trail 1414 -- Marsters segment of the North Umpqua TrailAll trails adjacent to and within the Boulder Creek Wilderness remain closed, including #1486, #1487, #1488, #1491, #1492, #1493, #1535, #1552, #1553, #1554, and the Jessie Wright and Deer Leap segments of the #1414, or North Umpqua, Trail. Steamboat Falls campground will be re-opened; Boulder Flat and Eagle Rock campgrounds will remain closed. On Sunday, firefighters did road..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:13:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["News Release 10/05/08 10:00 AM PT  (Lonesome Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8374/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8374/</guid><description><![CDATA["This daily news release is the last one planned for Lonesome Complex. Information about ongoing fire rehabilitation work will be available at local Forest Service and Park Service offices. Yesterday&#39;s Activities: As weather permits, fire rehabilitation work is being done in cooperation with the National Park Service and Forest Service. Helicopter operations were on hold again yesterday due to low visibility.  Weather and Fire Behavior: There was widespread rainfall on the fire area yesterday. More rain and cooler temperatures will continue into Sunday morning.  Today&#39;s Planned Actions: As weather allows, helicopters will assist with removal of excess equipment and supplies. Crews will patrol and work on fire rehabilitation.The base camp at Stewart State Park is being dismantled. Starting today, personnel will base operations out of the Prospect Ranger Station. Closures: Closures remain in effect to provide for firefighter and public safety. For up-to-date trail, road and..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 12:16:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Rattle Fire Update -- Oct. 5, 2008 (sun) (Rattle Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1510/8375/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1510/8375/</guid><description><![CDATA["IDLELYD PARK, Ore. - Two inches of rain fell on most areas of the Rattle Fire on Saturday, helping to bump containment to 90 percent. Stump hole and sheltered areas contain to hold some heat. Firefighters carried out extensive rehabilitation of contingency line and pulled equipment and hose. Those activities will continue today. A transition plan for management of the fire was signed Saturday. Jim Valentine&#39;s Type 3 team will complete suppression, direct line rehabilitation and chipping objectives by the end of shift Wednesday, and will then turn responsibility for the fire over to the Umpqua National Forest. Sunday&#39;s weather forecast called for possible morning showers, then clearing in the afternoon and into Monday. Area, road and trail closures remain in effect for areas within, and adjacent to, the fire. More information on the closures can be found atwww.inciweb.org/incident/1510 or"]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 12:04:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gnarl Ridge Fire Update 10/05/08 (Gnarl Ridge Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1465/8373/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1465/8373/</guid><description><![CDATA[" Type 3 Incident Management Team  Leo Segovia, Incident Commander  Gnarl Ridge Fire Daily Update  Sunday, October 5, 2008  This will be the final update for the Gnarl Ridge Fire issued by the Type 3 Incident Management Team. The Type 3 Team is starting the transition process to transfer management of this fire to the Hood River Ranger District. The transfer of command is scheduled for 6:00 PM on Monday, October 6, 2008.The rains have continued to fall on the Gnarl Ridge Fire, with over 3.6 inches recorded in the last 24 hours at the weather station at Cloud Cap. With the forecast calling for more rain over the next couple of days, the Type 3 Team is implementing plans to drastically reduce staffing on the fire. Most of the remaining people and equipment will be leaving the fire by Monday evening. The camp facilities at the Hood River County Fairgrounds will also be closing on Monday. Two hand crews and two engines will stay to assist the local resources with the remaining work needed..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 11:53:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["BAER Team Holding Open House (Gnarl Ridge Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1465/8370/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1465/8370/</guid><description><![CDATA["Gnarl Ridge FireBAER TEAMOpen House The Burned Area Emergency Response Team will be holding an Open House Monday, October 6at the Hood River Ranger District Office in Parkdale from6:00 PM to 7:30 PM This meeting will provide information on proposed rehabilitation and restoration treatments on the burned"]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 19:44:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Lonesome Complex Camp Closed (Lonesome Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8369/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8369/</guid><description><![CDATA["The base camp for Lonesome Complex is closing tomorrow morning, Sunday October 4, 2008. All future operations for Lonesome Complex will be based out of Prospect Ranger"]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 16:32:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["A Collection of Wizard Fire's Best Photographs Are (Wizard Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1552/8367/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1552/8367/</guid><description><![CDATA["   A collection of Wizard Fire&#39;s best photographs are now available on line.   If you would like to view a collection of the best photographs from the Wizard Fire (from 9/28 through 10/4) please visit the following web site: orca-imt.us   All of these photographs were taken by firefighters assigned to the Wizard Fire.  This group of photos represents the best ones from over 500 photos submitted.     orca-imt.us"]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 14:17:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gnarl Ridge Fire Update 10/04/08 (Gnarl Ridge Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1465/8365/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1465/8365/</guid><description><![CDATA["Type 3 Incident Management Team  Leo Segovia, Incident Commander  Gnarl Ridge Fire Daily Update  Saturday, October 4, 2008  The rain rolled in on the Gnarl Ridge Fire yesterday. The Remote Access Weather Station (RAWS) at Cloud Cap recorded over 2.2 inches of rain in 24 hours, plus winds gusting up to 37 miles per hour. Additional rains, heavy at times, are forecasted to hit the fire area between now and Tuesday.This morning, fire supervisors and Hood River Ranger District personnel are assessing conditions on and near the fire.The heavy rainfall has triggered a safety stand-down for the fire fighters. Crews and equipment will be staged at the Incident Command Post in Odell until it is determined to be safe to send them up to the fire. More personnel and equipment are being released as surplus.With the storms several streams, including Polallie, Eliot, and Tilly Jane Creeks, are areas of high concern. These streams have suffered landslides in the past that have damaged roads,..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 11:53:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["News Release 10/4/08 (Lonesome Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8362/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8362/</guid><description><![CDATA["Yesterday&#39;s Activities: Fire rehabilitation work is being done in cooperation with the National Park Service and Forest Service. Helicopter operations were on hold due to low visibility. Dick Boothe&#39;s Type III Incident Command Team shadowed PNW Team 3 in preparation of transferring command Saturday morning at 6:00 am. Weather and Fire Behavior: There was widespread rainfall on the fire area yesterday. More rain and cooler temperatures will continue into Sunday morning.  Today&#39;s Planned Actions: As weather allows, helicopters will assist with removal of excess equipment and supplies including two remote automated weather stations. Firefighters will patrol and work on fire rehabilitation.Dick Boothe&#39;s Type III team took command of Lonesome Complex this morning at 6:00 am. The base camp at Stewart State Park is being dismantled. Firefighters will base operations out of the Prospect Ranger Station. Closures: Closures remain in effect to provide for firefighter and public..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 11:10:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Rattle Fire Update -- Oct. 4, 2008 (sat) (Rattle Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1510/8364/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1510/8364/</guid><description><![CDATA["IDLELYD PARK, Ore. - Rain fell on the Rattle Fire on Friday, keeping fire activity to a minimum and speeding up containment efforts. Remote automated weather stations in the area recorded up to a quarter inch of rain, as of 3 p.m. Friday.The rain allowed crews to complete containment lines around a spot fire that occurred north of the 3810 Road earlier this week. Firefighters will continue to mop up and patrol other portions of the fire today, and pull equipment and hose, where appropriate. Rehabilitation efforts will continue where contingency lines were built.Significant rain is forecasted for the area over the next several days. The Umpqua National Forest dropped to an Industrial Fire Precaution Level 1 at 5 p.m. on Friday, with a fire danger rating of moderate. Area, road and trail closures remain in effect for areas within, and adjacent to, the fire. More information on the closures can be found at:www.inciweb.org/incident/1510 or www.fs.fed.us/r6/umpqua. "]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 10:37:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Wizard Fire Update for Saturday, October 4, 2008 A (Wizard Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1552/8366/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1552/8366/</guid><description><![CDATA["Camp Sherman, OR --- Yesterday, more than 1/2 of an inch of rain fell on parts of the Wizard Fire helping fire fighters with their mop-up duties. The fire remains at 1,840 acres and is considered 90% contained. Fire lines have been constructed around the entire perimeter of the fire but there are still many areas within the containment lines that are smoking and burning in small pockets. Crews will continue to extinguish all burning materials 300' from fire lines along the north, east and southern parts of the fire. Along the western edge, near Forest Service Road 14, the mop-up standards are 150' in from FS Road 14.   There are a series of weather patterns that will pass over the fire for the next few days that will bring various amounts of rain. With these wet conditions, there will be a rapid demobilization of excess fire suppression resources. The type II Oregon and California (ORCA) Incident Management Team (IMT) will be transferring management responsibilities over to a type III..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 08:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Wizard Fire Update, Friday, October 3, 2008 (Wizard Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1552/8360/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1552/8360/</guid><description><![CDATA[" Friday, October 3, 2008 - 08:00 a.m. - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:Tom Lavagnino - Incident Information Officer (541) 595-5842www.inciweb.org/incident/1552/Incident Command Post is located at the Allingham Guard Station, 2 miles north of Camp ShermanCamp Sherman, OR --- Fire lines have been constructed around the entire perimeter of the fire and the burn-out operation along the west end, near Forest Service Road 14 was completed in the early morning hours yesterday. Crews will now focus their energies on mopping up the fire up to 300&#39; from the firelines and up to 150&#39; from Forest Service Road 14. The shape and size of the Wizard Fire should not change in the future if all conditions go according to the plan for containing and controlling the fire. Periods of rain are expected to continue throughout Friday and the weekend, further cooling the fire area. Very few large trees were killed by the fire as a majority of the fire did not reach the..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:50:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Revised Closures and Restrictions - Oct. 3, 2008 (Rattle Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1510/8359/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1510/8359/</guid><description><![CDATA["CLOSURES and RESTRICTIONSPer Forest Supervisor Orders #UMP241 and 18-2008-00-09Rattle Fire Revised: October 3, 2008 The Boulder Creek Wilderness area and the following roads, trails, and areas are CLOSED to provide for public health and safety due to active fire and on-going fire operations: ROADS: 4760 (Grassy Ranch - Singe Creek) including spur roads: 039, 041, 050, 060, 100, 102, 104, 105, 110, and 200 4775 (Medicine Creek) including spur roads: 010 (Copco), 011 (Soda Springs), 400, 150, 454, 500 (Slide Creek), 600 (Camel Hump), 700, 710, and 900 (Mill Creek) 3810 (Prairie) in its entirety to 3810-360 and 3810-436 3816 (Reynolds Creek) to 2850 3817 (Bend Creek - Washboard) to 3850 3850 (Bulldog - Reynolds)to 3810, 4713 (Jack Creek) 34 (Toketee - Rigdon) north from the junction of 34 and 3402 (Thorn Mountain) to junction of 34 and 2154 including spur road 3402 (Thorn Mountain) 5851 (portion from Wilderness boundary north - (Willamette National Forest)TRAILS: 1414 - Deer Leap, Jessie..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:45:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Information Center Phone Number Change (Lonesome Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8358/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8358/</guid><description><![CDATA["LONESOME COMPLEX INFORMATION CENTER: (503) 423-7153-As the Lonesome Complex fire behavior moderates and crews switch gears to more mop-up and rehab work, the incident command post is downsizing. The phone number for incident information will change this afternoon to (503) 423-7153. Shannon O&#39;Brien will be your incident information contact.- LONESOME COMPLEX INFORMATION CENTER: (503)"]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:42:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gnarl Ridge Fire Update 10/3/08 (Gnarl Ridge Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1465/8357/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1465/8357/</guid><description><![CDATA[" Type 3 Incident Management Team  Leo Segovia, Incident Commander Gnarl Ridge Fire Daily UpdateFriday, October 3, 2008  On Thursday, fire personnel worked diligently on the Gnarl Ridge Fire, preparing for the predicted heavy rains. More work was done on establishing proper drainage along roads and fire lines. Surplus pumps, hose, and other equipment were retrieved from the fire line and hauled back to the Incident Command Post at the Hood River County Fairgrounds in Odell. Crews fed piles of brush and woody debris into chippers. This converts a roadside eyesore and fire hazard into mulch. The chips can help protect the soil from erosion and hasten the decomposition of the plant matter. With the higher humidity, the fire burned less actively yesterday. Water was dropped from a helicopter onto a burning snag in Eliot Creek, and crews mopped up additional hot spots near the road to Cloud Cap Inn. Much of the remaining heat is in the large logs and snags. They are extremely dry and need..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:23:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Rattle Fire Update -- Oct. 3, 2008 (fri.) (Rattle Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1510/8356/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1510/8356/</guid><description><![CDATA["IDLELYD PARK, Ore. - A cool, wet weather system could deliver as much as three inches of rain to the Rattle Fire over the next 24 hours, speeding up containment efforts. &quot;We&#39;re not done, obviously,&quot; said Incident Commander Jim Valentine. &quot;There are still operations going on, a lot of moving parts. But we&#39;re looking good.&quot; Light rain on Thursday moderated fire behavior, allowing crews to advance containment lines around a spot fire that occurred north of the 3810 Road earlier in the week. Today, firefighters will improve those lines, and mop up and patrol other portions of the fire. Rehabilitation efforts will continue where contingency lines were built. A road closure order was issued for Forest Road 5851 on the Willamette National Forest, which is being used as a containment line for the spot fire. The public should be aware that heavy demobilization of firefighters today will increase traffic on Highway 138.Other area, road and trail closures remain in..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:10:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["News Release 10/03/08 9am PT  (Lonesome Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8354/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8354/</guid><description><![CDATA["News Release - 10/03/08 9:00 a.m. PTYesterday&#39;s Activities: Within the fire perimeter, the fire crept and smoldered through ground level fuels. Firefighters have finished mop-up on the west side of the fire and are working on fire rehabilitation work. Rehabilitation work on the east side of the fire was completed, that area will continue to be patrolled. Crews removed hose and excess fire suppression equipment. Fire rehabilitation work is being done in cooperation with the National Park Service and Forest Service. Helicopter operations were suspended at about 10:00 am due to low visibility. Weather and Fire Behavior: There was widespread rainfall on the fire yesterday. Much cooler and moister weather aided in reducing fire activity and spread. More rain and cooler temperatures will continue into Sunday morning and fire behavior will continue to moderate as the moisture level in fuels rises. There are still dry areas where the tree canopy is heavy. Today&#39;s Planned Actions: Fire..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:30:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Closures and Restrictions Updated Oct. 1, 2008 (Rattle Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1510/8353/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1510/8353/</guid><description><![CDATA["CLOSURES and RESTRICTIONSPer Forest Supervisor Order #UMP241 Rattle Fire October 2, 2008 The Boulder Creek Wilderness area and the following roads, trails, and areas are CLOSED to provide for public health and safety due to active fire and on-going fire operations: ROADS: 4760 (Grassy Ranch - Singe Creek) including spur roads: 039, 041, 050, 060, 100, 102, 104, 105, 110, and 200 4775 (Medicine Creek) including spur roads: 010 (Copco), 011 (Soda Springs), 400, 150, 454, 500 (Slide Creek), 600 (Camel Hump), 700, 710, and 900 (Mill Creek) 3810 (Prairie) in its entirety to 3810-360 and 3810-436 3816 (Reynolds Creek) to 2850 3817 (Bend Creek - Washboard) to 3850 3850 (Bulldog - Reynolds)to 3810, 4713 (Jack Creek) 34 (Toketee - Rigdon) north from the junction of 34 and 3402 (Thorn Mountain) to junction of 34 and 2154 including spur road 3402 (Thorn Mountain) 5851 (portion from Wilderness boundary north - (Willamette National Forest)TRAILS: 1414 - Deer Leap, Jessie Wright, and Marsters..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:13:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fire Closure Effective 10/02/08 (Gnarl Ridge Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1465/8351/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1465/8351/</guid><description><![CDATA["Order # MH-2008-10 EXHIBIT BGNARL RIDGE FIREAREA CLOSURE10/2/08Due to activity associated with the Gnarl Ridge Fire, the area as shown on Exhibit A is closed to entry. This closure includes the following campgrounds, trails and roads: &middot;· Tilly Jane Campground&middot;· Cloud Cap Campground&middot;· Cloud Cap Road #3512&middot;· Forest Road 2840-630&middot;· Forest Road 2840-620 and associated spurs&middot;· Forest Road 3511 and associated spurs&middot;· Cooper Spur Trail #600-B&middot;· Elk Meadows Trail #645 north of the intersection with Gnarl Ridge Cutoff Trail #652A&middot;· Lamberson Spur Trail #644&middot;· Gnarl Ridge Trail #652 north of junction with Gnarl Ridge Cutoff Trail #652A&middot;· Polallie Ridge #643&middot;· Polallie Ridge Trailhead and associated dispersed campsites&middot;· Tamanawas Tie Trail #650-B&middot;· Wagon Road #642&middot;· Tilly Jane Trail #648&middot;· Tilly Jane Trail #600-A&middot;· Tilly Jane Trail"]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:04:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Rattle Fire Update -- Oct. 2, 2008 (thurs.) (Rattle Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1510/8350/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1510/8350/</guid><description><![CDATA["IDLELYD PARK, Ore. - Rain and cooler temperatures over the next several days are expected to moderate the activity and growth of the Rattle Fire. The fire made little northward progress Wednesday, despite gusty south winds up to 28 mph. Some fuel pockets north of the 3810 Road burned, and the fire also burned below the road in the Boulder Creek Wilderness. Three helicopters helped firefighters keep spot fires in check to the north and west of the fire.Firefighters are building indirect line north of the Boulder Creek Wilderness along Bulldog Trail 1534 and the 5851 Road. If conditions warrant, this area will be burned out. Rehabilitation efforts continue on the south and east flanks of the fire. Engines continue to patrol Highway 138 for burning or rolling material. South winds from 10 to 15 mph are expected this morning, with gusts to 30 mph, becoming southwest and decreasing to 10 mph after 2 p.m. Area, road and trail closures remain in effect for areas within, and adjacent to, the..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:29:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Rogue River-siskiyou National Forest Closure Info. (Lonesome Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1497/8348/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1497/8348/</guid><description><![CDATA["ORDER RSF-125 EMERGENCY CLOSURE - FIRE ROGUE RIVER-SISKIYOU NATIONAL FOREST  Pursuant to Title 36 CFR Part 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited within the boundaries of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest and the Fremont-Winema National Forest, as described in this order and attached map to provide for public health and safety due to active fire and extreme fire conditions in the area until rescinded. 1. Being on a trail. [36 CFR 261.55(a)]-Trail #979 (Alta Lake Trail), the entire length. The legal location of the closed trail is in T.33S, R.4E, Section 13; T.33S, R.5E, Sections 17, 18, 20, and 21, 28, and 33; T.34S, R.5E, Section 4.-Trail #1084 (Tom and Jerry Trail), the entire length.The legal location of the closed trail is in T.32S, R.4E, Section 25; T.32S, R.5E, Sections 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, and 34. -Trail #1088 (Halifax Creek Trail), the entire length.The legal location of the closed trail is in T.33S, R.5E, Sections 3, 4, and 9.-Trail #1085 (Mudjekeewis..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:49:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gnarl Ridge Fire Update 10/2/08 (Gnarl Ridge Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1465/8347/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1465/8347/</guid><description><![CDATA[" Type 3 Incident Management Team Leo Segovia, Incident Commander Gnarl Ridge Fire Daily Update   Thursday, October 2, 2008   On Wednesday, fire personnel continued to extinguish scattered hot spots on the Gnarl Ridge Fire. Most of the visible smoke came from burning fuels deep in the interior of the fire, or on the extremely steep slopes near Eliot and Polallie Creeks. A Type 1 helicopter dropped water on several flaming areas to reduce the potential for the fire to send embers past the fire lines.The Yellow spike camp, one mile north-northwest of Cloud Cap Inn, was dismantled yesterday. The crews hiked down to the road while a helicopter transported their equipment. Today will be a day with many changes at the Gnarl Ridge Fire. Some areas closed to public entry due to the fire are being reopened, effective today. For up-to-date closure information, see Page 2 of this update or go to http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/mthood/conditions/index.shtml#hor or call the Hood River Ranger District at..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:18:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Wizard Fire Update Thursday, October 2, 2008 (Wizard Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1552/8346/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1552/8346/</guid><description><![CDATA["Camp Sherman, OR --- Yesterday, fire crews successfully completed burn out operations within firelines along the north and west flanks of the Wizard Fire to further secure those lines. The shape and size of the Wizard Fire should not change in the future if all conditions go according to the master strategic plan for containing and controlling this fire. Cooperative weather created optimal fire effects as the fire displayed classic underburn characteristics. The south and east flanks of the fire continue to be mopped-up and placed in patrol status until fire mop-up objectives are achieved. Today, crews will focus on mopping-up the fire up to 300&#39; from the firelines. Due to the visual concerns and the amount of snags, or dead trees, near Forest Service Road 14 (along the Metolius River) the mop-up standards will be 150&#39; from Road 14. Fire hose and other excess suppression equipment are being removed along the secured sections of the fire&#39;s perimeter, and rehabilitation of..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:57:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["News Release 10/02/08 9am PT  (Lonesome Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8345/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8345/</guid><description><![CDATA["News Release - 10/02/08 9:00 a.m. PTYesterday&#39;s Activities: Mop-up progressed well on the west and north flanks. Crews removed several thousand feet of hose and other suppression equipment from firelines that were complete. Fire rehabilitation work is being done in cooperation with the National Park Service and Forest Service. Chipping operations along roads went well, and should be wrapped up in the next couple of days. In more remote areas, crews prepared sling loads of hose and other firefighting equipment for pick-up by helicopters. Afternoon winds stirred up active fire behavior in the Red Blanket area as well as in the south and northeast portions of the fire. It stayed within the existing fire perimeter. Air operations were temporarily suspended until the winds calmed.Weather and Fire Behavior: Much cooler and moister weather aided in reducing fire activity yesterday. The southeast winds will continue until the storm front moves in. The rain and lower temperatures forecast..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:03:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Closure Reduction, Storm Expected at Gnarl Ridge (Gnarl Ridge Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1465/8343/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1465/8343/</guid><description><![CDATA["  Gnarl Ridge Fire News ReleaseMt. Hood National Forest  October 1, 2008 5:00 pmFor Fire Information: 541-354-1836 For Closure Information: 541-352-6002 Internet Address: www.inciweb.org Internet Address: www.fs.fed.us/r6/mthood &middot; &middot; &middot; &middot; &middot; For Immediate Release &middot; &middot; &middot; &middot; &middot; Road and Trail Area Closures Reduced Parkdale, Oregon - Due to decreased fire activity the area closed to public entry around the Gnarl Ridge Fire will be reduced effective Thursday morning, October 2nd, at 12:01 am. Some of the trails and roads that were closed for the past two weeks are now open to public travel. Newly opened roads include the Laurance Lake Road (Forest Road 2840) and the Red Hill Road System (Forest Road 16). Timberline, Tamanawas Falls, Pinnacle Ridge, and Elk Cove Trails have also been reopened. For a map of the revised closure area as well as a listing of which campgrounds, trails, and roads remain closed please visit the Gnarl..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:19:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Kitson Fire Update 10/01/08 (Kitson Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1550/8341/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1550/8341/</guid><description><![CDATA["Kitson Fire UpdateWednesday, October 01, 2008 8:00amFire Information 541-782-1974Hours 7 am - 9 pmmailto:Kitsonfire@gmail.com FIRE ACTIVITY SUMMARY: Fire officials are confident with the progress made over the past few days; they will be able to hold the dozer and handlines. Mop-up throughout the fire area is close to completion and rehabilitation of secure areas will begin. The team has started the demobilization of some crews and equipment as fire goals and objectives are being met. The weather will be slightly cooler with decreasing winds out of the southwest which will allow firefighters to complete the mop-up standards set by the Type 2 Incident Fire Management Team and District Resources. Interior islands of fuel will continue to burn within the fire perimeter as the fire creeps around in the forest litter causing some smoke to be visible. The Willamette National Forest has issued an Emergency Road Closure for Public Health and Safety in the Kitson Fire area. Road blocks have..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:05:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Closures Remain in Effect (Rattle Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1510/8340/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1510/8340/</guid><description><![CDATA["October 1, 2008 -- 9 a.m. PSTClosures Remain in Effect around Rattle FireBecause of continuing fire activity and public safety concerns, area, road and trail closures currently in place for the Rattle Fire will remain in effect until further notice. "We know hunters are anxious to have these roads reopened, but we just can&#39;t jeopardize the safety of the public or our firefighters by reopening these roads right now," said Derek Ibarguen, Acting Diamond Lake District Ranger. "There&#39;s just too much fire traffic and active fire behavior." Ibarguen will re-evaluate the situation next Monday. A detailed list of the closures may be found on the Web at: www.fs.fed.us/r6/umpqua or www.inciweb.org/incident/1510.# #"]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:07:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Rattle Fire Update -- Oct. 1, 2008 (wed.) (Rattle Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1510/8339/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1510/8339/</guid><description><![CDATA["RATTLE FIRE UPDATEInformation Office (541) 498-2216 or (503) 679-2079Hours: 9:00 am - 6:00 pmEmail: rattlefire2008@gmail.comWednesday, October 1, 2008 - 11 a.m. IDLELYD PARK, Ore. - The Rattle Fire pushed beyond its northern contingency line along the 3810 Road at several spots on Tuesday under hot, dry and windy conditions. Where the fire had yet to reach the northern boundary of the Boulder Creek Wilderness, firefighters held, mopped up and monitored fire activity. In the afternoon, engines doused a small flare-up along Highway 138, near mile-marker 53. Steep terrain prevented firefighters from putting line around the fire. The highway remained open, with Oregon Department of Transportation personnel directing traffic. Today firefighters are constructing line and considering a burnout beyond the 3810 Road, which will add additional acreage to the fire, but allow a road and trail to be used as containment lines."We're turning the problem into an opportunity to make the fire more..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:52:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["News Release 10/01/08 9am PT  (Lonesome Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8337/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8337/</guid><description><![CDATA["Yesterday&#39;s Activities: Mop-up progressed well and crews began pulling hose where mop-up standards had been met. Fire rehabilitation work is being done in cooperation with the National Park Service and Forest Service. Chipping operations along roads is going well, and should be wrapped up in the next couple of days.Firefighters who have been stationed at the three spike camps around the Lonesome Complex returned to fire camp at Stewart State Park after finishing their shift yesterday. The Lonesome Complex also provided initial attack support for local Forests. Helicopters hauled gear from the spike camps in support of this move. Weather and Fire Behavior: There was moderate fire activity yesterday within the existing perimeter of the Lonesome Complex. The fire crept around, smoldering in the ground fuels and there was occasional torching of individual and groups of trees. Winds pushed against the uncontained eastern flank of the fire, moving it back into the existing burn...."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:38:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gnarl Ridge Fire Update 10-1-08 (Gnarl Ridge Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1465/8334/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1465/8334/</guid><description><![CDATA["Northwest Oregon Interagency Incident Management TeamCarl West, Incident CommanderGnarl Ridge Fire Daily UpdateWednesday, October 1, 2008  "The lack of smoke and the infrared imagery showing few hot spots tell the story," said Roddy Baumann, Fire Behavior Analyst for the Northwest Oregon Incident Management Team. "You&#39;ve been doing good work, and the fire&#39;s going away," he told crews heading out to the fire. Bauman&#39;s words summarized the two-week effort at taming the Gnarl Ridge Fire. Hot spots were becoming difficult to find on Tuesday. Crews were carefully searching areas within 400 feet of firelines for residual heat, but finding very little. Some heat remains in the interior of the fire, however. The Red spike camp, located approximately one mile west of Tamanawas Falls, was dismantled yesterday. The crews hiked out and their gear was flown out by helicopter. The Yellow spike camp, one mile north-northwest of Cloud Cap Inn, will be dismantled today and crews will be..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:56:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Wizard Fire Update for Wednesday, October 30, 2008 (Wizard Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1552/8336/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1552/8336/</guid><description><![CDATA["   Camp Sherman, OR --- Yesterday was another hot and dry day but fortunately, there were no winds over the fire area. This created a heavy layer of smoke which reduced the visibility and grounded all air resources. Along the northern edge of the fire, crews were very successful in managing the fire as it slowly backed down from the Green Ridge Lookout towards Forest Service Road 14.  Very few large trees were killed and fire managers were pleased with the results.   Today the weather is expected to continue to be hot and dry and fire crews will monitor the progress of the fire as it gradually burns towards FS Road 14. There will be a chance for isolated thunderstorms today which may cause some instability over the fire area and create erratic winds that could surprise firefighters. With thunderstorms, there will always be a potential for new fire starts caused by the lightning. Fire managers will be carefully watching the area for any new fires. Temperatures are expected to be lower..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Will The Forest Recover (Lonesome Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8333/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8333/</guid><description><![CDATA["Will the forest recover Most of the Lonesome Complex has burned in the Sky Lakes Wilderness and Crater Lake National Park. While the Lonesome Complex is being actively suppressed, both of these areas are generally managed to promote natural processes, which include fire as a natural and normal part of a healthy environment. Although blackened now, burned forest areas do provide habitat for many species, and these areas will again develop into older forests as time goes on. Many species are dependent on fires for reproduction and survival."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:34:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Where Do The Animals Go (Lonesome Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8332/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8332/</guid><description><![CDATA["Where do the animals go during and after the wildfire Wildlife moves away from fire areas during active burning, however they usually do not move far. Fires often burn in a mosaic pattern, creating new habitat and opening up previously wooded areas. Dead standing snags will become new homes for woodpeckers, osprey&#39;s and eagles among many other animals. New meadows will become grazing areas for animals such as deer and elk."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:04:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["What Happens After The Fire Is Controlled (Lonesome Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8331/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8331/</guid><description><![CDATA["What happens after the fire is controlled  A rehabilitation team will assess the damage and develop a plan to stabilize the burned areas. However, there may still be interior islands of forest that will continue to burn; rehabilitation for those areas will have to wait a while. Those will be monitored by the local forest officials."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:53:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Flare-up Along Hwy. 138 Cooled Down (Rattle Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1510/8329/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1510/8329/</guid><description><![CDATA["Sept. 30 -- 4:15 PST -- Traffic is flowing freely on Hwy. 138. Engines doused the flare-up reported earlier with water and have left the"]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:34:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["9/30 -- Fire Activity Increases (Rattle Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1510/8326/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1510/8326/</guid><description><![CDATA["2:00 PST -- Fire activity has increased on the north flank. The fire is bumping up against the 3810 Road. Firefighters are doing small burnout operations along the road as necessary to reduce the available fuel for the approaching fire. A Type 1 helicopter has been borrowed from the Oak Ridge Fire for bucket drops to cool the fire where necessary.3:00 PST -- A small (1/4 acre) flare-up has occurred along Highway 138 near mile marker 53. Firefighters and engines are on scene. The terrain is too steep for fires to put line around the fire, but they can reach it with water. Oregon Dept. of Transportation personnel are providing traffic control. Travellers may experience some delays but the road has not been closed. "]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:30:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["How Did The Lonesome Complex Get Its Name (Lonesome Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8325/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8325/</guid><description><![CDATA["How are fires named Fire names are often based on a local geographic feature. Mountains, Swamps, Creeks, Meadows, Lakes, etc. The Lonesome Complex took its name from Lonesome Meadows on the Umpqua National Forest. The Complex started out as multiple fires and included Lonesome Fire, Bessie Rock and Middle Fork Fires. Bessie Rock and Lonesome Fire are now contained. The only fire still being actively suppressed as part of the Lonesome Complex is the Middle Fork Fire on the Rogue River - Siskiyou National Forest.In some cases it is most efficient to manage multiple incidents from a single command post. When this occurs, the group of incidents is referred to as a complex. Oftentimes, a complex takes its name from one of the fires being managed as part of the complex. In this case, the Complex took its name from the Lonesome Fire.This was produced by the Lonesome Complex Fire Information Center staffed by PNW Team 3 Incident Management"]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:37:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Rattle Fire Update - Sept. 30, 2008 (Rattle Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1510/8323/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1510/8323/</guid><description><![CDATA["Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 10 a.m. PDT IDLELYD PARK, OR - Firefighters successfully held the Rattle Fire on Monday, with overcast skies helping to moderate Red Flag conditions. "The cloud cover bought us another day," said Operations Chief Barry Shullanberger.Firefighters suppressed a 13.4-acre spot fire north of the 3810 road, on the northern boundary of the Boulder Creek Wilderness. The fire remained active on the southwest flank, but did not make any runs. Continuing hot, dry and unstable conditions today could push the fire toward contingency lines along the northern and southeastern firelines. Burnout operations along the northern flank will continue as needed.Area, road and trail closures remain in effect for areas within, and adjacent to, the fire. More information on the closures can be found atwww.inciweb.org/incident/1510 or www.fs.fed.us/r6/umpqua.# # #FIRE FACTS -- AT A GLANCEAcres: 18,838Containment: 65%Personnel: 305Including: Crews: 5 20-personHelicopters: 3Engines:..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:11:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gnarl Ridge Fire Update 9-30-08 (Gnarl Ridge Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1465/8321/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1465/8321/</guid><description><![CDATA["Northwest Oregon Interagency Incident Management TeamCarl West, Incident CommanderGnarl Ridge Fire Daily UpdateTuesday, September 30, 2008   It has been unusually warm and dry for late September on the Gnarl Ridge Fire. At higher elevations, last night&#39;s temperatures hovered around 60 degrees. The relative humidity on the ridges stayed below 30%, These conditions are similar to the ones two weeks ago when the Gnarl Ridge Fire roared back to life in the middle of the night. Aggressive mop-up has helped to prevent a repeat of that level of fire activity, but the potential for a flare-up remains.Some open flames were visible on the fire yesterday. "The fire is going where the fuels are," explained Roddy Baumann, the Fire Behavior Analyst for the Northwest Oregon Interagency Management Team. "Some areas have been burned so intensely that there is very little left to burn. The areas of concern are where there are green islands of fuel that can still erupt into flame."Both day and night..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:39:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["News Release 09/30/08 9am PT  (Lonesome Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8320/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8320/</guid><description><![CDATA["News Release - 09/30/08 9:00 a.m. PTYesterday&#39;s Activities: Mop-up is progressing well along the west and north flanks. Yesterday&#39;s fire activity was mostly inside of the existing fire perimeter. Ground level fuels were actively burning and single and group tree torching began by mid-day. In the afternoon, active fire behavior up canyons and slopes led to the development of several smoke columns. The activity that led to these columns was all within the containment lines. Weather and Fire Behavior: Yesterday&#39;s winds pushed against the uncontained eastern flank of the fire, moving it back into the existing burn. Temperatures are expected to be down a little today and the humidity is expected to be a little higher in the fire area.Today&#39;s Planned Actions: Firefighters will continue holding and checking the spread of the fire and constructing fireline. Mop-up, chipping and fireline rehabilitation work continue as well. Firefighters who have been stationed at the three..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:10:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Kitson Fire Update 9 30 08 (Kitson Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1550/8318/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1550/8318/</guid><description><![CDATA["Kitson Fire UpdateTuesday, September 30, 2008 8:00am Fire Information 541-782-1974Hours 7 am - 9 pmmailto:bridgecreek@gmail.com FIRE ACTIVITY SUMMARY: Due to more accurate mapping the Kitson Fire is estimated at 808 acres.Firefighters were able to make good progress in hazard tree removal and mop-up throughout the fire area yesterday. The weather will be slightly cooler with decreasing winds out of the west north/west which will allow further progress on the fireline today. Interior islands of fuel will continue to burn within the fire perimeter causing smoke to be visible. The threat of thunderstorms will move over the fire today which may cause a slight increase in fire behavior. Fire officials are confident with the progress made over the past few days; they will be able to hold the dozer and handlines. The Willamette National Forest has issued an Emergency Road Closure for Public Health and Safety in the Kitson Fire area. Road blocks have been established and visitors are being..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:38:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Animated Fire Progression Available (Lonesome Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8317/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8317/</guid><description><![CDATA["Click on the LINK listed to the right under RELATED INFORMATION for an animated version of the Fire Progression Map available on www.InciWeb.org - MAPS.This animated graphic (GIF) is available on the Lonesome Complex PDF Supplimental Page - High Resolution Maps.The animated gif shows the fire spread and directions over the last few weeks.Produced by the Lonesome Complex GIS & Web Team Sections, PNW Team"]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:20:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Wizard Fire Update for Tuesday, September 30, 2008 (Wizard Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1552/8324/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1552/8324/</guid><description><![CDATA["   Camp Sherman, OR --- Yesterday, fire crews were successful in further securing containment lines along the perimeter of the Wizard Fire and began to burn out unburned islands of vegetation. Most of the work is focused along the northern boundary of the fire near the Green Ridge Lookout. The northern fire line has been safely constructed and secured some distance in front of the main fire. Fire crews will slowly introduce fire and manage its progress to create conditions that will allow it to burn the light ground fuels and avoid killing the larger trees. This &quot;underburn&quot; is designed to reduce or eliminate the grasses, small shrubs and dead debris on the forest floor. Helicopters dropping water and air tankers were used to pre-treat the area between the fire line and the head of the fire to further manage and slow the spread of the fire.   Today, crews will continue this strategy under favorable conditions and the results should leave a natural-looking Ponderosa Pine..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Rattle Fire Update - Sept. 29, 2008 (Rattle Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1510/8314/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1510/8314/</guid><description><![CDATA["RATTLE FIRE UPDATEInformation Office (541) 498-2216 or (503) 679-2079Hours: 9:00 am - 6:00 pmEmail: rattlefire2008@gmail.comMonday, September 29, 2008 - 11 a.m.IDLELYD PARK, OR - The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the fire area until 11 p.m. tonight, with a combination of gusty winds, warm temperatures and low relative humidity creating the potential for extreme fire growth.  Dry lightning is possible Monday and Tuesday afternoons.  Early this morning, firefighters detected a two-acre spot fire north of the 3810 road, on the northern boundary of the Boulder Creek Wilderness. Suppression efforts were underway. Firefighters have spent several days preparing the road to serve as a fire break.  Some resources have been shifted to the western flank along Rattlesnake Ridge, after fire became active in that area Sunday for the first time in a week.  Mop-up operations continue on the fire&#39;s southern flank. Steep terrain and numerous snags -- as many as 125 per..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:44:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Wildland Fire Smoke &amp; Your Health (Lonesome Complex Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8311/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8311/</guid><description><![CDATA["Smoke from the Lonesome Complex will persist in the mornings in areas south and east of the fire as diurnal winds transport smoke down valleys into low lying areas. These cool winds are caused when cold air from nightly cooling drains into a valley or basin, causing a down-slope wind. Cold air is denser than warm air and sinks. During the day, as the sun heats the surface of the earth, it causes warm air to rise from the surface, causing upslope winds. Smoke will often clear out during the day in these low lying areas as temperatures rise. Smoke from wildland fires is made up of small particles, gases and water vapor. Water vapor makes up the majority of smoke. The remainder includes carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, volatile organic compounds, air toxics and very small particles.The biggest health threat from smoke is the very small particles. These microscopic particles cause burning eyes, a runny nose and in some cases bronchitis. Smoke can aggravate lung and heart..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:02:00 -06:00</pubDate></item></channel></rss>