Joint Information Center (JIC) http://swojic.blogspot.com
Overview
Since July 25, 2017, federal, state & private lands have been experiencing a high level of fire activity across the landscape. The fires, located near the communities of Prospect (High Cascades Fire), Applegate Valley (Miller Complex) and Brookings (Chetco Bar), have been in full suppression mode since their initial start dates.
Local, county, state and federal agencies continue to work together to face the daily challenges of protecting human life, homes and private property while assisting impacted communities. The Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Coos Forest Protective Association, Oregon Department of Forestry and the National Park Service are working collaboratively to suppress these fires.
FIRES AT A GLANCE
FIRE RESOURCES
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CHETCO BAR
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MILLER
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HIGH CASCADES
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TOTAL RESOURCES
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Acres
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107,993
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14,066
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16,400
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138,459
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Personnel
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1,662
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537
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856
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3,055
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Crews
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42
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17
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18
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77
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Engines
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105
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24
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28
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157
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Dozers
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26
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6
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3
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35
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Water Tenders
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31
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15
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21
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67
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Helicopters
|
15
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4
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8
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27
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For more information on what the evacuation levels mean, visit: http://www.rvem.org/general-evacuation-information.html
The Southwest Oregon Joint Information Center (JIC) is an information clearinghouse for large fires including the Chetco Bar Fire, High Cascades Complex and Miller Complex. The JIC will include information on additional large fires as they arise. See swojic.blogspot.com for the latest information.
Chetco Bar Fire
Fire Stats:
Start Date: July 12, 2017 Cause: Lightning Acres: 107,993 acres Total Personnel: 1,662
Current Situation: Crews will continue to strengthen and mop-up containment lines on the southwestern corner of the fire. To the north and south, crews are scouting for and building direct and indirect fireline using existing roads, ridgetops that are sparsely vegetated and previously burned areas. Structure protection efforts continue, focusing on reducing fuels around homes. The structure protection group is also installing hose lays and sprinkler systems.
Evacuations/Closure Information: The Curry County Sheriff’s Office decreased the evacuation level yesterday for many residences in a level 3 evacuation zone starting at Henderson Road and Carpenterville Road, north to Cape Ferrelo Road, and east and west off Carpenterville Road, homeowners will be allowed to return to their homes. More information, including the re-entry process, is available at: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/5385/39102. A map, showing Level I, II and III evacuation areas can be viewed at https://tinyurl.com/ChetcoBarEvac. The Red Cross is operating a shelter at Riley Creek Elementary, 94350 6th St., Gold Beach, Oregon.
High Cascades Complex
[Active: Broken Lookout, Blanket Creek, Spruce Lake, Pup, Paradise, Lookout 2, Windy Gap. 100% Lined: Cougar, Sherwood]
Fire Stats:
Cause: Lightning; Sherwood under investigation Complex Size: 16,400 acres Total Personnel: 856 Complex Containment: 60%
Current Situation: The High Cascades Complex now includes the Paradise, Pup and Windy Gap Fires, formerly associated with the Falcon Complex on the Umpqua National Forest, as well as the Blanket Creek, Spruce Lake, Sherwood and Broken Lookout fires located within Crater Lake National Park and the Rogue River-Siskiyou and Fremont-Winema National Forests. Crews have achieved 100 percent containment of Sherwood Fire and mop-up is complete.
Today’s weather is forecasted to be hot, dry and unstable, with a Red Flag Warning issued for the entire complex. Significant acreage increases are possible at uncontained fire perimeters within the complex. Crews will continue to work around structures in Mazama Village and to prepare Highway 62 in the southeast corner of Crater Lake National Park as a future containment line for Blanket Creek Fire. Helicopters, scooper aircraft and air tankers will be available to assist ground crews, provided smoky conditions do not hinder their use.
Evacuations: Today Crater Lake National Park issued a Level 1 Evacuation Notice for Mazama Village.
Closures: To protect public safety and allow for effective firefighting operations, numerous road, trail and area closures have been issued by the Park and the National Forests. Closure information can be found here: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/5503/.
Miller Complex
[Active: Branch I (Creedence, Bigalow); Branch II (Burnt Peak); Branch III (Seattle, Abney, Cook, Knox, Avalanche Cougar). 100% Lined: Steamboat, Lime Gulch; Contained: Border, Foster, Green Valley, Steve Peak, Slick Rock, Bear Wallow, Overview, Whiskey Ridge, Kinney, Lightning Gulch]
Public Meetings: Tuesday, August 29 at 6 pm at Applegate Fire District #9 in the training building and Wednesday, August 30 at 6 pm at the Williams Elementary School.
Fire Statistics: Start Date: August 14, 2017 Cause: Lightning Complex Sized: 14,066 acres Total Personnel: 537 Complex Containment: 48%
Current Situation: The fires continue to move slowly in most areas, but are still experiencing some active burning conditions. The weather will continue to become hotter and drier through Monday, which is expected to increase fire behavior. There is potential for growth on all fires in the complex. Smoke continues to create poor air quality and hamper use of air resources.
Evacuations and Closures: The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest has closed three areas on the Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District including National Forest land between Kinney and Palmer creeks; the Grayback Mountain area; and the areas south of Applegate Lake. Local residents will be allowed to access their property; please bring proof of residence. The Bureau of Land Management has closed the Grayback Mountain Trailhead.
As a precautionary measure, Level 1 (Be Ready) Evacuation Notices were issued for the following areas:
- Palmer Creek Road at Upper Applegate Road to the 1090/1095 split
- West of Upper Applegate Road and east of Applegate River from Palmer Creek Road to Jackson Campground (11,000 block)
- Boulder City at 11425 Upper Applegate Road
- Carberry Creek Road at Applegate Road to Steamboat Ranch
- Joe Bar area
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