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"Sayre Wildland Fire"
"Current Situation: Last night, cooler temperatures and increased humidity diminished fire behavior. The U.S. Forest Service utilizes infrared aircraft that fly over fires to determine areas that are still hot but not visible. Last night only a few spots of heat were showing within the perimeter of the fire.Planned Actions for Today: The priority is to continue to reinforce fire lines south of Placerita Canyon. Firefighters will extinguish any hot spots 300 feet inside the line to ensure that there are not hot embers that could re-ignite a fire. Current Road Closures: All roads are open.Evacuation Closures: All evacuations have been lifted. The Oakridge Mobile Home Park is open to residents only. Evacuation Centers: The American Red Cross has an evacuation center at Sylmar High School. Animal Evacuations: Large animals may be picked up by owners at Hansen Dam Equestrian Center. Small animal evacuation center is located at West Valley, East Valley and Mission Shelter."
"Marteen Wildland Fire Used for Resource Benefit"
"The Marteen Wildland Fire Use, 15 miles northeast of Williams, continues to grow slowly near Wildcat Hill on the west side of the fire. Monitors report the fire is 10,788 acres. The fire started by lightning Aug. 7. Officials determined this was a valuable opportunity to reintroduce fire in this particular area of the forest and decided to manage it to achieve natural resource objectives. The fire grew at a steady pace north and south along Spring Valley Wash reaching 700 acres. When the monsoon rains arrived, fire activity stopped for over a month. On Oct. 15, renewed activity was again reported. For the past month, personnel have managed the fire for resource benefits in a predetermined area taking actions when necessary to protect private property and cultural and heritage resources. Some of these benefits include decreasing hazardous fuel build up, increasing vegetation diversity and decreasing the intensity and severity of future fires in the area. Managers say the fire will..."
"Tehipite Wildland Fire"
"The interagency Tehipite Fire is now 11,596 acres with 4,140 acres within Kings Canyon National Park and 7,456 acres within the Sierra National Forest. The fire has grown 500 acres in the last month. Fire activity was observed on the northwest portion of the fire in the Rodgers Creek area on the Sierra National Forest and near Kettle Dome in Kings Canyon National Park. An unusually warm and dry October has supported the continued fire growth. Much of the perimeter of the fire has moved into rocks, green meadows, and sparse vegetation that deter fire spread. Fire activity observed is mostly a creeping ground fire that is clearing forest vegetation accumulated over the past 100 years. Rain is forecasted for this weekend and it is anticipated that fire activity will diminish with this rain. Historically, fires ignited in the summer months by lightning storms would burn throughout the late summer and fall in the Sierra Nevada. These fires would slowly smolder with the cooler and..."
"Rattle Wildland Fire"
"Firefighters are continuing with rehab efforts for dozer and handlines. There are still trees with heat coming across firelines and roads. Please obey highway signs and avoid parking where cones are in place due to danger of trees and rocks coming down on your vehicle. All road closures, except a portion of the 3810 Road, were lifted October 7th. Trails adjacent to, or within, the Boulder Creek Wilderness are closed. Rattle Fire began on August 17th in the Boulder Creek Wilderness on the Umpqua National Forest. The fire has burned primarily in the wilderness in the area of the 1996 Spring Fire."
"Shingle Mill Wildland Fire Used for Resource Benefit"
"The Kemmerer Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest is managing the Shingle Mill Fire to improve the vegetation and Forest health on the District. The Shingle Mill fire is burning in the upper portion of Shingle Mill Creek in the Hams Fork drainage approximately 1 mile southeast of the Elk Guard Station. The fire started from a lightning strike that likely occurred Thursday, September 11 when a weather event moved through the area. There are no structures threatened by the"
"Lonesome Complex Wildland Fire"
" (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..."
"Gnarl Ridge Wildland Fire"
"The Gnarl Ridge Fire was started by lightning on Thursday night, August 7, 2008 on the north flank of Mt. Hood. It was contained by late August at 516 acres. On September 16, unusually hot and dry conditions coupled with a persistent thermal belt during the night caused the fire to make a major run shortly after midnight. The Northwest Oregon Interagency Incident Management Team assumed management of the fire on September 18. Fire lines were established around the fire, much of the heat was extinguished, some of the hazardous trees were felled, and drainage was established along roads and fire lines. Historic Cloud Cap Inn and the structures at Tilly Jane were saved from the fire. On October 2, a Type 3 Incident Management Team, headed by Incident Commander Leo Segovia, assumed command of the Gnarl Ridge Fire. Fire personnel continued to extinguish remaining hot spots, did extensive work to reduce the erosion potential of the areas impacted by the fire and suppression efforts, and..."
"Shoshone Basin Wildland Fire"
"Fire began Monday, September 29, at 2:30 p.m. Located approximately three miles east of Rogerson, cause under investigation. 6,800 acres. Resources on scene include 12 engines, Rural Fire Department water tenders, one hot shot hand crew, two helicopters and three dozers. Estimated containment at 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, September"
"Bear Wallow Complex - Klamath Theater Wildland Fire"
"Thursday, September 25, 2008FINAL UPDATE Unless Conditions ChangeQuestions on fire conditions should be directed to:530-841-4451 - Klamath NF Fire Information Center707-441-3673 - Six Rivers NF Fire Information CenterThe remaining lightning-caused fires on the Klamath and Six Rivers National Forests that started on June 21 are now 90 percent contained overall, with a total acreage of 191,292 acres for all the fire areas involved. Continuing warm and dry weather will influence fire activity where heat sources remain within the Marble Mountain and Siskiyou Wildernesses. The fires are confined in these wilderness areas and will continue to smolder, creep, back-down slopes until a significant rainfall occurs over the northern California area.Management of the remaining fires will be transferred back to the Klamath and Six Rivers National Forests from the Boise National Incident Management Organization on Friday, September 26. Most of the fire suppression repair work has been completed on..."
"Panther - Klamath Theater Wildland Fire"
"Thursday, September 25, 2008FINAL UPDATE Unless Conditions ChangeQuestions on fire conditions should be directed to:530-841-4451 - Klamath NF Fire Information Center707-441-3673 - Six Rivers NF Fire Information CenterThe remaining lightning-caused fires on the Klamath and Six Rivers National Forests that started on June 21 are now 90 percent contained overall, with a total acreage of 191,292 acres for all the fire areas involved. Continuing warm and dry weather will influence fire activity where heat sources remain within the Marble Mountain and Siskiyou Wildernesses. The fires are confined in these wilderness areas and will continue to smolder, creep, back-down slopes until a significant rainfall occurs over the northern California area.Management of the remaining fires will be transferred back to the Klamath and Six Rivers National Forests from the Boise National Incident Management Organization on Friday, September 26. Most of the fire suppression repair work has been completed on..."
"Siskiyou/ Blue 2 Complex-klamath Theater Wildland Fire"
"Thursday, September 25, 2008FINAL UPDATE Unless Conditions ChangeQuestions on fire conditions should be directed to:530-841-4451 - Klamath NF Fire Information Center707-441-3673 - Six Rivers NF Fire Information CenterThe remaining lightning-caused fires on the Klamath and Six Rivers National Forests that started on June 21 are now 90 percent contained overall, with a total acreage of 191,292 acres for all the fire areas involved. Continuing warm and dry weather will influence fire activity where heat sources remain within the Marble Mountain and Siskiyou Wildernesses. The fires are confined in these wilderness areas and will continue to smolder, creep, back-down slopes until a significant rainfall occurs over the northern California area.Management of the remaining fires will be transferred back to the Klamath and Six Rivers National Forests from the Boise National Incident Management Organization on Friday, September 26. Most of the fire suppression repair work has been completed on..."
"Jack Creek Wildland Fire"
"Warm temperatures and red flag warnings for hot weather and low relative humidities are causing flare-ups within the Jack Creek Fire perimeter. The 1,113 acre lightning sparked Jack Creek fire is located in remote Jack Creek drainage, part of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, approximately 15 miles southwest of Leavenworth, WA. Smoke is visible in the Wenatchee Valley and may be expected for the rest of the week as fuels dry after a long cooling trend. The fire is monitored by both the Wenatchee River Ranger District and Cle Elum Ranger District and remains within the treatment area. The fire remains within Wilderness boundaries in an area that is lined by steep rock cliffs and scree slopes. It is normal for fires to become inactive, then increase fire activity with change in temperatures, relative humidities, and other climatic factors influence fuels. Certain trail and area closures are in effect:·· Closed- Jack Creek Trail (#1558) beginning at the Junction with Meadow..."
"Gunbarrel Wildland Fire"
"The Gunbarrel Fire began when lightning struck in the North Absaroka Wilderness at 11:54 AM on July 26. The origin was approximately 40 miles west of the town of Cody in bug-killed trees with heavy dead and down"
"South Barker Wildland Fire Used for Resource Benefit"
"Some Crews Released off South Barker Fire Due to decreased fire activity over the last several days and a forecast of reduced fire behavior, some crews were released off the South Barker Fire on Wednesday. More resources will be released today.On Wednesday, active fire burning was again limited to the interior of the fire perimeter. Fire activity included low intensity surface fire and individual tree torching in timber in upper Weeks Gulch, Burnt Log Creek, Big Water Creek, and the head of Willow Creek. Crews spent the day patrolling the western and southern fire perimeter and removing supplies and equipment from helispots.Fire Use Management Team to Leave on FridayThe Fire Use Management Team that has been managing the fire since August 30 will depart on Friday. A Fire Use Manager will arrive to take over management of the fire in coordination with the Fairfield Ranger District. Additional fire resources will remain on the fire as needed. The fire will continue to be managed as..."
"East Slide Rock Ridge Wildland Fire"
"(Cottonwood Ranch, NV) - Although the fire activity increased slightly yesterday due to warmer temperatures and lower relative humidity, the fire is still well within the perimeter of the containment lines and within the wilderness boundary. Crews nearly completed rehabilitation of the fire containment lines outside of the wilderness boundary Sunday and they will likely complete this work today. Fire personnel will continue aerial patrol of the southern perimeter. While the Type 3 Incident Management Team remains at the Incident Command Post at Cottonwood Ranch, Christie Kalkowski will be the point of contact for information on the fire. She can be reached at (775) 355-5311. Hunters and people traveling in the vicinity of the fire area are encouraged to use extreme caution when traveling roads adjacent to the fire, especially along the Pole Creek and Canyon Pockets Roads. A closure order remains in effect for the area surrounding the fire. No roads are affected by the closure...."
"Mill Wildland Fire Used for Resource Benefit"
"The Kaibab National Forest has transitioned the Mill Fire into monitor status after Labor Day weekend rainstorms stalled the growth of the fire at 1, 710 acres. The fire, which is located about three miles south of Big Springs, reached Forest Road 255 to the south and west, and remained within the confines of FR 22 and FR 447 to the east and north.Fire managers were able to achieve a number of objectives with the Mill Fire, both safely and effectively. Most importantly, the Mill Fire was used to reintroduce naturally ignited fire into the ecosystem. The absence of fire activity in large areas across the forest has resulted in heavy, dangerous fuel accumulation. Managing natural fire such as the Mill Fire under favorable low intensity conditions decreases the potential for future large, out of control fires and promotes a healthy ecosystem."Ponderosa pine forests have traditionally had fire as part of the natural fire regime every five to eight years," said Joshua Erickson,..."
"New Fork Wildland Fire"
"The New Fork Lakes fire was reported around 1:00pm on Tuesday, July 29, 2008. The fire is burning approximately 19 miles north of the town of Pinedale, Wyoming. The fire is burning bug killed trees and dead and down timber. This is a human caused fire and is currently under investigation. All trail closures have been"