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Wednesday, August 29, 2018
RAMSEY CANYON FIRE EVACUATIONS - UPDATE
News Release from Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office
Posted on FlashAlert: August 29th, 2018 6:00 PM
Downloadable
file: Ramsey Canyon map - image 082918
Downloadable file: Ramsey Canyon map - detail 082918
Downloadable file: Ramsey Canyon map - detail 082918
Update - August
29, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.:
SAMS VALLEY, Ore. – Based on the
recommendation of fire officials managing the Ramsey Canyon Fire, the Jackson
County Sheriff’s Office is reducing all remaining Level 2 “Be Set” evacuation
zones to Level 1 “Be Ready.” In the meantime, residents are advised to
remain vigilant to changes in weather and fire behavior, and to monitor fire
information resources.
The following is comprehensive list of all
current evacuation levels related to the Ramsey Canyon Fire:
Level 1 “Be Ready”:
East Evans Creek Road, 15500 through
Meadows Road; West Fork Evans Creek Road, addresses of 18504 and 18508;
Ramsey Rd., from the 11600-block through the intersection with Meadows Road;
Meadows Road, from East Evans Creek Road, south to the address of 14765.
Roadblocks will be removed and National Guard
troops will be demobilized soon. Residents and motorists in the area are
advised to anticipate fire traffic to continue and to drive carefully.
Refer to the interactive fire map to check a
specific address for evacuation status: https://bit.ly/2uUku2C .
For preparedness information and to sign up
for Citizen Alert, go to www.rvem.org .
Follow the Ramsey Canyon Fire Information page
on Facebook for updates: https://www.facebook.com/
Public fire information is available by phone
at (541) 474-5305 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Community Meeting Tab has been Updated
Community meetings are scheduled for those effected by the Natchez & Taylor Creek/ Klondike Fires on Thursday, August 30th, please click here for more information.
Joint Information Center Fire Update August 29, 2018
Click here for a downloadable copy of the update.
NATCHEZ
Information for Southwest Oregon Fires is available at the Joint
Information Center (JIC) at 541-474-5305 7 AM – 8 PM.
Fire Summary (as reported on at 9:00 a.m. August 29)
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FIRE NAME
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ACRES
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CONTAINMENT
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PERSONNEL
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TAYLOR CREEK FIRE
|
52,838
|
95%
|
144
|
KLONDIKE
|
98,539
|
40%
|
1,116
|
NATCHEZ
|
26,227
|
71%
|
459
|
MILES
COLUMBUS
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35,741
10,226
|
54%
56%
|
317
Combined
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RAMSEY CANYON
|
1,971
|
70%
|
750
|
WEATHER
Temperatures today will be
slightly cooler than yesterday, though still above average for this time of
year. Relative humidity will be higher and winds will be light from the
northwest today. There has been no measureable precipitation across the area
since the original lightning storm on July 15, a period of 45 days. There is no
rain or lightning forecasted for this area in the near future although some
marine air is predicted to move into the area and help reduce the dryness and
bring relative humidity up.
SMOKE
Smokey conditions will persist down wind of the fires with the coastal communities continuing to find some relief with the change of northeast winds to northwest. With the recent change in wind flow, areas on fires that have been seeing lower amounts of smoke may have pockets of unburned fuels burn creating smoke again.
Smokey conditions will persist down wind of the fires with the coastal communities continuing to find some relief with the change of northeast winds to northwest. With the recent change in wind flow, areas on fires that have been seeing lower amounts of smoke may have pockets of unburned fuels burn creating smoke again.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
There are many area and road closures due to
past and present fire activity, see below for direct links to areas you may be
visiting. Fire restrictions are in place, contact or visit specific land
management area sites for most current restrictions.
EVACUATIONS
Josephine County current evacuation information
is available at the Josephine County Sheriff’s website at http://www.co.josephine.or.us/News.asp?SectionID=180.
Jackson County current evacuation information is
available at the Jackson County Sheriff’s website at http://jacksoncountyor.org/sheriff/News.
Douglas County current evacuation information is
available at the Douglas County Sheriff’s website at http://www.dcso.com/#.
Information about fire evacuation
levels is also available from the Joint Information Center at 541-474-5305.
Evacuees seeking assistance can
contact the American Red Cross at (888) 680-1455.
CLOSURES
TAYLOR CREEK/KLONDIKE
The Rogue River-Siskiyou NF
Taylor Creek Fire Emergency Area Closure Order 06-10-22-18-62 closes national
forest lands near the Taylor Creek Fire for public health and safety. Effective
July 19, 2018 through October 31, 2018, unless sooner rescinded. Detailed
information and a map of the area closure are available at https://tinyurl.com/RRSiskiyou.
A temporary forest closure
order is in effect for the area around the Klondike Fire. Forest Roads 4103,
4105, 2512, and 2402-676 remain closed. A temporary road closure order
06-10-22-18-73 is also in place for Bear Creek Road between Agness and east to
the county line. Information on current conditions can be found at the Rogue
River National Forest website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/rogue-siskiyou/alerts-notices.
NATCHEZ
Closure orders are in effect on Klamath National
Forest and Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest within the vicinity of the
Natchez Fire. A closure order was issued August 5th, effective until the
Natchez Fire is declared out. For details of the closure order please go to the
Klamath National Forest Website at www.fs.usda.gov/klamath.
HENDRIX
The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Hendrix
Fire Area Closure for the southern portion of the Siskiyou Mountains Ranger
District remains in effect. Detailed information and a map of the area closure
are available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/rogue-siskiyou.
KLAMATHON
An area closure remains in effect for BLM lands
southeast of Ashland, Oregon including a portion of the Soda Mountain
Wilderness https://tinyurl.com/KlamathonClosure. The Pacific Crest Trail is open in the Soda Mountain Wilderness
and Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, while the Lone Pilot Trail remains
closed. A map of the closure is available at http://tinyurl.com/KlamathonClosureMap.
MILES AND COLUMBUS
An Emergency Road and Area Fire
Closure has been issued by the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. All
portions of the Forest west of Forest Roads 68 near the northern boundary and
all of 6640 are closed. This area is bounded on the south by BLM and private
land, to the north and west by the Umpqua National Forest and to the east by
open portions of the Rogue River- Siskiyou National Forest.
The Umpqua National Forest has implemented
emergency road and trail closures on the Tiller Ranger District because of the
South Umpqua Complex. The order includes previous closures on the Diamond Lake
Ranger District and North Umpqua Ranger District to create a current and
comprehensive list. More
information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/umpqua/alerts-notices.
PUBLIC
MEETINGS
NATCHEZ
- Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 6:00pm
- Happy Camp
Grange, 64501 2nd St, Happy Camp, CA
KLONDIKE
- Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 5:00pm
- Agness Community Library, 3905 Cougar Ln, OR
LINKS TO SPECIFIC INCIDENTS
When you want to help….
In a time of crisis
people naturally want to reach out and help. We appreciate those efforts
and have a few suggestions for you to consider.
Most appreciated by
firefighters:
- Thank you notes and banners
- Donation information: http://www.roguevalley.recovers.org
- Donations to
Wildland Firefighter Foundation: http://www.wffoundation.org
Other ideas:
- Join or support your local fire department or emergency
organizations- they appreciate your generosity since they are the first
responders in many cases.
- Donate to local charitable organizations like the Red
Cross.
- Donate to local food banks, which sometimes get
forgotten when fires impact a community.
- Create and
maintain a defensible space around your home! Give emergency
responders and yourself a safe area to defend your home in or retreat to,
if necessary.
Note: Fire camps cannot
accept food items due to health and federal contract regulations. We feed
our assigned fire crews three meals a day plus snacks.
Ramsey Canyon Fire August 29,2018 Update
Natchez Fire Update - August 29, 2018
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Spanish version of the JIC Daily Update for August 28 is now available on the En Espanol tab.
Spanish version of the JIC Daily Update for August 28 is now available on the En Espanol tab. Click here to be directed to the En Espanol page.
Drone - No Fly Zone
Drones have been a problem on incidents. Please do your part and help keep emergency responders safe and working.
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Joint Information Center Fire Update August 28, 2018
Click here for a downloadable printable version.
Information for Southwest Oregon Fires is available at the Joint Information Center (JIC) at 541-474-5305 7 AM – 8 PM.
NATCHEZ
Information for Southwest Oregon Fires is available at the Joint Information Center (JIC) at 541-474-5305 7 AM – 8 PM.
Email: swofireinfo@gmail.com
Blogspot: http://swojic.blogspot.com
Fire Summary (as reported on at 9:00 a.m. August 28)
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FIRE NAME
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ACRES
|
CONTAINMENT
|
PERSONNEL
|
TAYLOR CREEK FIRE
|
52,838
|
95%
|
209
|
KLONDIKE
|
93,358
|
37%
|
1040
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NATCHEZ
|
25,563
|
70%
|
467
|
MILES
COLUMBUS
|
35,741
10,226
|
54%
56%
|
317
Combined
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RAMSEY CANYON
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1,971
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55%
|
846
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WEATHER
Strong east winds are expected
to taper off this afternoon with a northwest flow starting on Wednesday.
Daytime temperatures will remain in the 70’s to mid 80’s, relative humidity
will be as low as 14% in some areas, the driest it has been since the start of
the fires. Tonight will be clear with lows in the mid 40’s to mid 50’s. There
is no rain or lightning forecasted for this area in the near future.
SMOKE
Smokey conditions will persist down wind of the fires with the coastal communities finding some relief with the change of northeast winds to northwest late today into Wednesday. With the change in wind flow, areas on fires that have been seeing lower amounts of smoke may have pockets of unburned fuels burn creating smoke again.
Smokey conditions will persist down wind of the fires with the coastal communities finding some relief with the change of northeast winds to northwest late today into Wednesday. With the change in wind flow, areas on fires that have been seeing lower amounts of smoke may have pockets of unburned fuels burn creating smoke again.
HUNTING SEASON
Know before you go! There are many area and road closures due to past and present
fire activity, see below for direct links to areas you may be visiting. Fire
restrictions are in place, contact or visit specific land management area sites
for most current restrictions.
EVACUATIONS
Josephine County current evacuation information
is available at the Josephine County Sheriff’s website at http://www.co.josephine.or.us/News.asp?SectionID=180.
Jackson County current evacuation information is
available at the Jackson County Sheriff’s website at http://jacksoncountyor.org/sheriff/News.
Douglas County current evacuation information is
available at the Douglas County Sheriff’s website at http://www.dcso.com/#.
Information about fire
evacuation levels is also available from the Joint Information Center at 541-474-5305.
Evacuees seeking assistance can
contact the American Red Cross at (888) 680-1455.
CLOSURES
TAYLOR CREEK/KLONDIKE
The Rogue River-Siskiyou NF
Taylor Creek Fire Emergency Area Closure Order 06-10-22-18-62 closes national
forest lands near the Taylor Creek Fire for public health and safety. Effective
July 19, 2018 through October 31, 2018, unless sooner rescinded. Detailed
information and a map of the area closure are available at https://tinyurl.com/RRSiskiyou.
A temporary forest closure
order is in effect for the area around the Klondike Fire. Forest Roads 4103,
4105, 2512, and 2402-676 remain closed. Information on current conditions can
be found at the Rogue River National Forest website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/rogue-siskiyou/alerts-notices.
NATCHEZ
Closure orders are in effect on Klamath National
Forest and Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest within the vicinity of the
Natchez Fire. A closure order was issued August 5th, effective until the
Natchez Fire is declared out. For details of the closure order please go to the
Klamath
HENDRIX
The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Hendrix
Fire Area Closure for the southern portion of the Siskiyou Mountains Ranger
District remains in effect. Detailed information and a map of the area closure
are available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/rogue-siskiyou.
KLAMATHON
An area closure remains in effect for BLM lands southeast of Ashland, Oregon including a portion of the Soda Mountain Wilderness https://tinyurl.com/KlamathonClosure. The Pacific Crest Trail is open in the Soda Mountain Wilderness and Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, while the Lone Pilot Trail remains closed. A map of the closure is available at http://tinyurl.com/KlamathonClosureMap.
An area closure remains in effect for BLM lands southeast of Ashland, Oregon including a portion of the Soda Mountain Wilderness https://tinyurl.com/KlamathonClosure. The Pacific Crest Trail is open in the Soda Mountain Wilderness and Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, while the Lone Pilot Trail remains closed. A map of the closure is available at http://tinyurl.com/KlamathonClosureMap.
MILES AND COLUMBUS
An Emergency Road and Area Fire
Closure has been issued by the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. All
portions of the Forest west of Forest Roads 68 near the northern boundary and
all of 6640 are closed. This area is bounded on the south by BLM and private
land, to the north and west by the Umpqua National Forest and to the east by
open portions of the Rogue River- Siskiyou National Forest.
The Umpqua National Forest has
implemented emergency road and trail closures on the Tiller Ranger District
because of the South Umpqua Complex. The order includes previous closures on
the Diamond Lake Ranger District and North Umpqua Ranger District to create a
current and comprehensive list. More
information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/umpqua/alerts-notices.
PUBLIC
MEETINGS
NATCHEZ fire information
and public meeting
- Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 6:00pm
- Happy Camp
Grange, 64501 2nd St, Happy Camp, CA
LINKS TO SPECIFIC INCIDENTS
Klondike-- https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5998/
Natchez-- https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5948/
Taylor Creek-- https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6058/
Miles/Columbus-- https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5966/
Ramsey Canyon-- https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6167/
When you want to help….
In a time of crisis
people naturally want to reach out and help. We appreciate those efforts
and have a few suggestions for you to consider.
Most appreciated by
firefighters:
- Thank you notes and banners
- Donation information: http://www.roguevalley.recovers.org
- Donations to
Wildland Firefighter Foundation: http://www.wffoundation.org
Other ideas:
- Join or support your local fire department or emergency
organizations- they appreciate your generosity since they are the first
responders in many cases.
- Donate to local charitable organizations like the Red
Cross.
- Donate to local food banks, which sometimes get
forgotten when fires impact a community.
- Create and
maintain a defensible space around your home! Give emergency
responders and yourself a safe area to defend your home in or retreat to,
if necessary.
Note: Fire camps cannot
accept food items due to health and federal contract regulations. We feed
our assigned fire crews three meals a day plus snacks.
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