http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/state/38/Latest articles for incidents in OREGONWed, 19 Jun 2013 11:18:08 -05:00en-ushttp://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3355/18421/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3355/18421/Pursuant to 36 CFR, Sec. 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are temporarily prohibited in the area described in this order within the Umatilla National Forest, from Tuesday, April 30, 2013 until further notice. 1. Being on the road. For the purpose of this order, this restriction applies to the National Forest System roads and/or segments listed in Appendix A of this oder listed below and attached maps. 36CFR261.54(a) 2. Being on the trail. For the purpose of this order, this restriction applies to the National Forest System trails and/or segments listed in Appendix A of this order listed below and attached maps. 36CFR261.55(a) Pursuant to 36 CFR, Sec. 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order. 1. Persons with a permit specifically authorizing the prohibited act or omission. 2. Any Federal, State or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty. 3. An Forest Service Employee when preforming official...Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:53:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3355/18418/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3355/18418/Pendleton, Oregon. The Umatilla National Forest is preparing to implement spring prescribed burning activities. Prescribed burning is done to achieve a variety of objectives including reducing hazardous fuels in the wildland-urban interface, reducing activity slash to facilitate planting, reducing the risk of large-scale wildfires, enhancing wildlife habitat, and restoring fire as a disturbance factor on landscapes. An estimated 1,000 and 4,000 acres are planned for burning this spring, but that figure could increase if good burn conditions persist. The actual amount of burning accomplished will be determined by weather, fuels conditions, and forecasted smoke dispersion. In many areas, prescribed burning is the last of a series of treatments for vegetation management and fuel reduction projects. Burning often follows harvest or other thinning activities that remove some trees while retaining the largest, healthiest trees of the most fire-resistant species, such as ponderosa pine and...Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:28:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/18289/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/18289/Deschutes National Forest 63095 Deschutes Market Rd., Bend, OR, 97701 www.fs.usda.gov/centraloregonContact: Jean Nelson-Dean, 541-383-5561 Nov. 6, 2012Public Open House to Discuss the Pole Creek FireFocus on Restoration, Recreation Sites, Road Closures and Long-term Recovery SISTERS- Next Tuesday, the Deschutes National Forest, Sisters Ranger District, will host a public open house to discuss several items related to the Pole Creek Fire.The open house will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 at the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District Office, 301 South Elm Street, Sisters, Ore.Forest Service employees will staff tables to answer questions on a variety of issues related to the Pole Creek Fire including:· long-term and short-term restoration of the fire area,· impacts to recreation sites and activities and how the impacts may be addressed, · road closures and area closures and what the public can expect, · an overall view of the progress of the fire...Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:41:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/18288/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/18288/Deschutes National Forest 63095 Deschutes Market Rd., Bend, OR, 97701 www.fs.usda.gov/centraloregon Contact: Jean Nelson-Dean, 541-383-5561 Nov. 6, 2012 Cause of Pole Creek Fire Released by InvestigatorsLightning Determined to be the Cause BEND- Fire investigators released their findings on the cause of the Pole Creek Fire today citing lightning as the probable cause.The Pole Creek Fire was discovered on Sept. 9, 2012, and ultimately grew to 26,795 acres. The fire investigation team concluded the probable cause of the fire to be the result of lightning from a small isolated thunderstorm in the area of Pole Creek Trailhead late in the day on Sept. 8, 2012. The team's conclusion comes from numerous eye-witness interviews, lightning occurrence records, the exclusion of all other probable fire ignition possibilities.To reach the conclusion the investigation team analyzed evidence of lightning strikes at the origin area. The investigation team was challenged by the complete...Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:34:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/18217/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/18217/Update on Pole Creek Fire ClosureForest Service opens several areas SISTERS- Beginning today many portions of the Pole Creek closure area are open; however, some closures will continue within the interior portion of the fire.Portions of the closure that are opened include: Forest Service Road 16 and areas east of the road, the Pacific Crest Trail, the Black Crater Trail, and the north end of the Trout Creek Butte area, including portions of Forest Service Roads 15 and 1018.To ensure public safety, the following locations will remain within a closure: the junction of Forest Service Road 16 and Forest Service Road 1514, the junction of Forest Service Road 15 and Forest Service Road 1520, and the junction of Forest Service Road 1018 and Forest Service Road 1018-800. The remaining closure area may continue through the winter to ensure that people are not harmed by falling trees weakened by the fire and winter weather. As the winter progresses, if the Forest Service has the opportunity to...Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:05:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/18183/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/18183/Pole Creek Fire Fully Contained SISTERS- The Pole Creek Fire was declared fully contained yesterday by the incident management team in charge of the fire.As of late yesterday afternoon, the Pole Creek Fire was 100% contained. The closure area for the Pole Creek Fire remains in place because public hazards still exist within the area. Adjustments to the designated closure area will be addressed and will be announced as soon asThu, 18 Oct 2012 14:10:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/18163/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/18163/The cooler weather system that passed through the region this weekend and last night helped firefighters on the Pole Creek Fire increase containment to 90%. Fire lines within the Three Sisters Wilderness held through the wind event associated with the cold front; no further expansion of the fire perimeter occurred. Full containment is estimated for October 20, 2012.Remaining crews focus on securing the last 10% of fire line and work together with local resources on a full scale rehab effort. Predicted cool temperatures in the area will continue to help firefightingTue, 16 Oct 2012 14:18:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/18124/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/18124/Deschutes National Forest (www.fs.usda.gov/centraloregon) Contact: Sommer Moore 541-549-7706 (Fire Information)Pole Creek Fire UpdateOctober 11, 2012Sisters, OR - On Tuesday, October 9th, a Type IV Incident Management Team (IMT) assumed command of the Pole Creek Fire. The Type IV Incident Commander (IC), Derek Ramsey has taken over management responsibilities of the fire and is using available firefighting resources to continue fire suppression and rehabilitation efforts. Helicopter flights over the fire Tuesday and Wednesday provided the IC with valuable information on current fire status.Containment goals grow nearer as crews continue their persistent, arduous work. Engine crews and hand crews carry on their task of mopping-up hot spots along the fire perimeter and back-hauling excess equipment off the line. The Burned Area Emergency Rehab (BAER) Team is working closely with the IMT to identify rehabilitation opportunities, while crews and equipment operators get busy implementing...Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:36:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/18123/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/18123/ Deschutes National Forest (www.fs.usda.gov/centraloregon) Contact: Sommer Moore 541-549-7706 (Fire Information)Pole Creek Fire UpdateOctober 11, 2012Sisters, OR - On Tuesday, October 9th, a Type IV Incident Management Team (IMT) assumed command of the Pole Creek Fire. The Type IV Incident Commander (IC), Derek Ramsey has taken over management responsibilities of the fire and is using available firefighting resources to continue fire suppression and rehabilitation efforts. Helicopter flights over the fire Tuesday and Wednesday provided the IC with valuable information on current fire status.Containment goals grow nearer as crews continue their persistent, arduous work. Engine crews and hand crews carry on their task of mopping-up hot spots along the fire perimeter and back-hauling excess equipment off the line. The Burned Area Emergency Rehab (BAER) Team is working closely with the IMT to identify rehabilitation opportunities, while crews and equipment operators get busy implementing...Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:22:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/18095/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/18095/Deschutes National Forest (www.fs.usda.gov/centraloregon)Contact: Sommer Moore (Fire Information) 541-549-7706Pole Creek Fire UpdateMonday October 8, 2012 (08:00)Sisters, OR - On Tuesday morning at 07:00, a Type IV Incident Management Team (IMT) will assume command of the Pole Creek Fire. Today, members of that team will shadow their counterparts and learn how the fire has been managed since September 29, when the Type III IMT took over management responsibilities from a Type II IMT. The new Incident Commander (IC) and the Operations Section Chief from the Type III IMT, flew over the fire today and discussed fire suppression strategies and tactics. The new IC gained a great understanding on the status of the fire and what work remains.A special flight was conducted last night, which took infra-red pictures showing hot spots within the fire perimeter. A slight increase in burned acreage was discovered along the western edge of the fire in the Three Sisters Wilderness. The fire is...Mon, 08 Oct 2012 09:35:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/18091/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/18091/Deschutes National Forest (www.fs.usda.gov/centraloregon) Contact: Tom Lavagnino (Fire Information) 541-549-6935 Pole Creek Fire Update Sunday October 7, 2012 (08:00) Sisters, OR - Reports from fire fighters and a reconnaissance flight all indicated that the amount of smoke over the fire area was significantly less yesterday than previous days. The northern fire perimeter especially, generated far less smoke than expected. Crews have removed most excess equipment and are in the patrol mode monitoring for any hot spots or smoke near the line. One medium-lift helicopter will support fire fighters today. It may be tasked with dropping water, picking up equipment, or reconnaissance missions. A high pressure ridge remains over the fire area and temperatures will remain about the same as yesterday. Winds are predicted to be 2-5 miles per hour from the east, with 3-6 miles per hour from the south along ridge tops. The relative humidity is expected to be 17%. Today's long range weather...Sun, 07 Oct 2012 09:38:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/18084/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/18084/Deschutes National Forest (www.fs.usda.gov/centraloregon) Contact: Tom Lavagnino (Fire Information) 541-549-6935 Pole Creek Fire Update Saturday October 6, 2012 (08:00) Sisters, OR - The north, east and south sides of the fire perimeter are looking very calm as fire suppression objectives have been met. Excess fire hose and equipment will continue to be backhauled and the area will be patrolled for hot spots. Two medium-lift capable helicopters will support fire fighters today. They may be tasked with dropping water, picking up sling loads of unneeded equipment, crew transport, or reconnaissance missions. One of the helicopters is planned to be demobilized at the end of shift today. Yesterday, the smoke produced from the interior of the fire was categorized as light. Temperatures will remain about the same as yesterday, but the winds are predicted to be stronger and drier. East winds may occur with a relative humidity (RH) as low as 15%. Wind gusts on the ridge tops are expected to be...Sat, 06 Oct 2012 06:00:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/18071/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/18071/Deschutes National Forest (www.fs.usda.gov/centraloregon) Contact: Tom Lavagnino (Fire Information) 541-549-6935 Pole Creek Fire Update Friday October 5, 2012 (08:00) Sisters, OR - The east side of the fire was relatively calm yesterday as crews have completed most of the fire suppression objectives. Very few smokes were observed near the fire perimeter. Crews will continue to patrol the area for the next few days. All of the planned fire line construction has been completed. Along the northern edge of the fire, excess fire hose and equipment will be back-hauled to camp and eventually returned to the Redmond Fire Cache. This area will be in a patrol status. The heavy-lift helicopter has been released from the fire and the remaining two medium-lift helicopters will support suppression operations during the next few days. Fewer helicopter missions were flown yesterday and fire managers are expecting the same during the next few days. Only minimal smoke in dispersed areas was reported...Fri, 05 Oct 2012 06:00:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/18049/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/18049/Pole Creek Fire Update Thursday October 4, 2012 Sisters, OR - Most of the chipping operations on the east side of the fire have been completed. Equipment and personnel will be redeployed to areas along the northern fire perimeter. Fire suppression objectives on much of the fire are close to being met. Most of the fire suppression work today will focus along the western fire edge in the Three Sisters Wilderness. Hand crews are hiking up to five miles into the Wilderness for fire line construction operations. Helicopter shuttles will be utilized to transport crews working deep in the Wilderness. Crews will begin mop up operations using hose lays and pressurized water once the fire line is complete. Three helicopters are available to cool down hot spots and assist with initial attack missions. Yesterday, only minimal smoke in dispersed areas was observed as the cooler temperature mitigated the fire behavior. The high temperature yesterday was reported at only 49 degrees on the fire area....Thu, 04 Oct 2012 06:00:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/18031/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/18031/October 3, 2012- Sisters, OR - Fire crews made progress yesterday and constructed additional fire lines in the northwest corner of the fire. A heavy-lift helicopter was added to support fire fighters cool down hot spots throughout the fire area. Together with a medium lift capacity helicopter, both ships worked very effectively as a team in support of on-the-ground efforts to contain the Pole Creek Fire. During the peak of the burning period, from 2:00 p.m. until approximately 6:00 p.m., the fire intensity picked up as expected and interior islands of unburned fuel (live and dead vegetation) began to burn. More smoke than in previous days could be seen in part because of the increase in wind speed and direction. Multiple small columns of smoke were observed but were away from the fire perimeter and did not create much concern. The fire size is 26,510 acres, and is 85% contained. Temperatures today are expected to be much lower with the added benefit of an increase in the relative...Wed, 03 Oct 2012 06:00:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17994/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17994/Pole Creek Fire Update October 2, 2012 Firefighters have completed over two miles of direct fireline construction along the northwestern flank of the fire from established line near Forest Road 1026 into the Three Sisters Wilderness toward Alder Creek. Helicopters supported the line construction with water drops to cool hotspots. Crews are installing fire hose as they go to provide firefighters with water. Portable water tanks will be set up along the line to provide a source of water. A Type 1 helicopter will join in the effort today. Crews are in the final stages of fireline rehabilitation in the Little Three Creek Lake area and are working north along Forest Road 16. Chipping operations are cleaning up brush and limbs that were cut during fireline construction and returning the chips to the forest floor. Work on the portion of the fire west of Trout Creek Butte continues with firefighters extinguishing hotspots inside the fire area. Crews began removing hose lays and equipment...Tue, 02 Oct 2012 09:48:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17989/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17989/As the temperatures climb this afternoon, we are seeing an increase in burning activity along the west flank and on interior unburned islands. The fire is likely to produce visible smoke columns in the afternoon hours.Mon, 01 Oct 2012 16:07:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17978/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17978/ Pole Creek Fire Update October 1, 2012 An interior island burned near the Wychus Creek drainage and a section of the west flank inside the wilderness is actively burning, both of which created smoke columns yesterday afternoon. The activity in the wilderness is approximately 5 miles southwest of Trout Creek Butte. The fire grew 225 acres on Saturday to 26,510 acres, and is still 85% contained. Two Hotshot crews arrived yesterday and will begin a direct attack strategy today on the northwest corner of the fire. The plan is today is to scout the open line on the western portion of the fire in the wilderness and to continue handline construction there. Some additional resources are ordered to support the direct attack strategy. Fire suppression rehabilitation continues on the south end of the fire and along the east flank. Chipping operations along Forest Road 16 are nearing completion. A type 2 hand crew was able to get about a mile into the wilderness on the northwest corner of...Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:14:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17954/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17954/The telephone line is back up in ICP Information:Sat, 29 Sep 2012 17:56:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17941/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17941/Pole Creek Fire Update September 29, 2012 A local Type 3 Incident Management Team, John Erwert Incident Commander, assumed command of the Pole Creek Fire at 7:00 A.M. on Saturday morning. The incident command post will remain at the rodeo grounds east of Sisters. Firefighters worked on the north end of the fire yesterday, mopping up hot spots and reinforcing existing lines. Crews are rehabilitating the lines on the east side from Three Creek Lake north along Forest Road 16. Senator Jeff Merkley toured the fire area and the Incident Command Post on Friday. Plans for Saturday are to continue working on the spots around the Trout Creek Butte and strengthening lines and mopping up. The area around the fire remains closed to public access for public and firefighter safety. Included in the closure area are the Forest Road 16 (Three Creek Lake), Forest Road 15 (Pole Creek Road), and a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). A reroute is in place for that portion of the PCT that is...Sat, 29 Sep 2012 09:37:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17938/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17938/See Incident Commander Brian Watts' final message to the firefighters. Oregon Interagency Incident Management Team 4 will be transitioning the fire to the local Type 3 team tomorrow morning. Click on the link in the LINKSFri, 28 Sep 2012 19:25:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17923/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17923/ Current Status The Pole Creek Fire is located approximately five miles southwest of Sisters, OR www.inciweb.org Email: polecreekfire@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/PoleCreekFire Twitter: http://twitter.com/desnatlforest/ Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/polecreekfire Firefighters were able to get a line into the Three Sisters Wilderness on the northwest corner of the fire yesterday, to slow fire spread. Crews continued mopping up on the east and southeast sides of the fire from Three Creek Meadow north. Mop-up continued along the west side of Trout Creek Butte strengthening line there. The fire remains at 26,285 acres and is 85% contained. Cloudy skies helped keep fire behavior low during the day on Thursday. Plans today are to continue mopping up, looking for spots and rehabilitating fire lines. Residents are reminded that the fire is not out and they should continue to monitor information sources for fire updates. ALL major routes remain open to Sisters and...Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:43:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17886/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17886/Effective at 1600 hours on September 26, the Deschutes County Sheriff removed the Level 2 Pre-evacuation order for Crossroads Subdivision, Edgington, Remuda Road and the surrounding areas. Yesterday firefighters worked on mopping-up and rehabilitating fire lines. The fire size remains at 26,285 acres and is 80% contained. Full containment is expected by October 15, 2012. Crews used aviation assets for a time on Wednesday afternoon along the northwest side of the fire to cool spots. Residents are reminded that the fire is not out and they should monitor information sources for fire information. ALL major routes remain open to Sisters and other central Oregon communities. The Oregon Interagency Incident Management Team 4 will transition the management of the fire to a local Type 3 organization on Saturday at 7:00 A.M. Check www.firewise.org for tips and techniques on providing defensible space around your property.Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:20:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17867/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17867/MEDIA RELEASE Pole Creek Fire Update Sisters, Oregon September 26, 2012 4:00 pm BY: Lt. Scott SheltonDeschutes County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Coordinator This is an updated information release from the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office in addition to the daily releases from the Pole Creek Fire Incident Management Team. After consulting with the Oregon Incident Management Team #4 (Blue Mountain Team), the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office is removing the "level 2" pre-cautionary notice for all Sisters area residents (Crossroads Subdivision, Edgington, Remuda Road and the surrounding areas). Residents from the affected areas, and the Sisters community in general, should be mindful that fire conditions still exist and will likely continue until seasonal weather conditions finally change. Citizens are also reminded that currently a large area south and west of Sisters still remains under a closure order to insure the safety of fire fighters as well as the...Wed, 26 Sep 2012 20:21:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17862/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17862/This video shows division leadership in their division specific breakout. See the video in the LINKSWed, 26 Sep 2012 17:44:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17853/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17853/The last infrared flight of the Pole Creek Fire was on September 24 @ 1:15 a.m. Size of the fire from that flight was mapped at 26,200 acres. Current size is 26,285 acres, due to growth from spots on the west side of Trout CreekWed, 26 Sep 2012 13:33:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17852/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17852/The video of Tyler Otterson, Planning Operations, giving an operational update at the September 26th morning briefing is posted in the Links section to theWed, 26 Sep 2012 13:31:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17839/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17839/ Current Status The Pole Creek Fire is located approximately five miles southwest of Sisters, OR www.inciweb.org Email: polecreekfire@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/PoleCreekFire Twitter: http://twitter.com/desnatlforest/ Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/polecreekfire A community fire information update is planned for Wednesday, September 26th at 7:30 P.M. at the Sisters Elementary School at 611 East Cascade Ave. The briefing will include an in-depth update on the Pole Creek Fire. The fire size is at 26,285 acres. Firefighters worked on mopping-up and rehabilitating fire lines. Three spot fires were discovered in the Trout Creek drainage and were contained on Tuesday. Warmer temperatures and light winds tested fire lines yesterday. Helicopters dropped Thermagel, a class A retardant on the northwest corner of the fire to secure the line. One helicopter was released on Tuesday evening and another will be released on Wednesday evening. ALL major routes remain...Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:20:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17817/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17817/A community fire information update is planned for Wednesday, September 26th at 7:30 P.M. at the Sisters Elementary School at 611 East Cascade Ave. The briefing will include an in-depth update on the Pole Creek Fire. The fire size is at 26,285 acres. Firefighters worked on mopping-up and rehabilitating fire lines. Most of the work was on lines on the west side of Trout Creek Butte, with the installation of over 27,000 feet of hose lays to aid in mop-up. Monday was the last night shift on the fire; all night-shift personnel will roll over into day shift. Helicopters flew gel on the northwest portion of the fire in the wilderness. Firefighters were able to tie the line into rock. Cooler temperatures Sunday and Monday helped keep fire behavior down, allowing crews to make good progress on the lines. The Pole Creek Fire helped support aviation operations on the Canyon Creek Fire by providing three helicopters for bucket drops. ALL major routes remain open to Sisters and other central...Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:22:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17780/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17780/Firefighters were able to make excellent progress on the Pole Creek fire yesterday. The fire spotted across the line west of Trout Creek Butte in several places on Saturday. Engines, dozers and hand crews established lines around all known spots by Sunday evening. The fire grew to 26,200 acres as estimated from an Infrared flight early Monday morning. Crews will continue to strengthen, mop-up, and rehabilitate lines today. WEATHER DISCUSSION: High Pressure will settle in at the surface and aloft on Monday, resulting in warmer and drier air once again. Expect lighter terrain driven, and channeling winds Monday, ahead of a mainly dry, slow moving cold front that looks to sweep in from the northwest Monday evening into Tuesday morning. ALL major routes remain open to tourist destinations in Sisters and other central Oregon communities. For information on smoke tips, visit the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) at http://tinyurl.com/bm8txvw, or call (503) 229-6397. Residents...Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:18:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17761/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17761/All known spots and fires on the Pole Creek Fire areSun, 23 Sep 2012 19:16:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17757/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17757/Successful progress is being made on the fire and spots on the west side of Trout Creek Butte. Firefighters expect to have lined by end of day shift today.Sun, 23 Sep 2012 16:47:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17748/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17748/A community fire information update is planned for Sunday, September 23 at 4:00 pm at the Sisters Elementary School, on 611 East Cascades Avenue. The briefing will provide an in-depth update on the Pole Creek fire. No lightning was reported near the Pole Creek Fire, but winds caused the fire to spot over the line on the west side of Trout Creek Butte. A Surge Task Force, consisting of two Hotshot Crews and one other crew, was utilized to help contain spotting. The fire experienced growth to 25,886 acres on Saturday, about 300 acres, along the west side of Trout Creek Butte. The fire received some precipitation overnight that will help firefighters with direct attack on the spot fires. Wind is expected throughout Sunday that will likely dry out fuels in the fire area. Containment of the spot fires is the primary goal for Sunday, then firefighters will return to mopping-up and patrolling for hotspots inside the fire containment lines. Some resources are being used to rehabilitate fire...Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:06:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17743/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17743/A community meeting is being held today, Sunday, September 23rd at 4pm at the Sisters Elementary School. Fire officals will provide updates regarding Pole Creek Fire status.Sun, 23 Sep 2012 10:35:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17737/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17737/Saturday winds gusted to 22mph and tested the firelines. Firefighters worked through Saturday night to contain spot fires on the west side of Trout Creek Butte. Overnight the fire received 0.2-0.25 inches of rain which is helping firefighters contain the spot fires. This weather respite will be short lived with gusty winds expected later today and red flag warnings still in place.Sun, 23 Sep 2012 09:57:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17726/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17726/Late Saturday afternoon, firefighters detected fire spots on the west side of Trout Creek Butte. Crews and engines are working on containing the spots and additional resources are responding to assist.Sat, 22 Sep 2012 19:57:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17718/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17718/The Pole Creek fire held at 25,553 acres on Friday. Firefighters completed contingency lines and are conducting mop-up and rehabilitation of fire lines. There is a RED FLAG WARNING in effect from Friday evening through Saturday evening for the fire area due to potential for thunderstorms producing abundant lightning over the area. The Pole Creek Fire is supporting the Deschutes National Forest with two Initial Attack Task Forces should any lightning fires develop. Resources are staging in Prineville and Bend to support initial attack, should lightning fires develop.Today firefighters will continue to mop-up and keep fire spread in check to the north in the Three Sisters Wilderness.ALL major routes remain open to tourist destinations like Sisters and other central Oregon communities. For information on smoke tips, visit the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) at http://www.deq.state.or.us/aq/burning/wildfires/index.htm, or call (503) 229-6397.Residents in the Crossroads...Sat, 22 Sep 2012 13:57:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17672/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17672/ ORDER NO. 06-01-05-12-002 EMERGENCY OCCUPANCY AND USE RESTRICTIONS NATIONAL FOREST AREAS AND NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM TRAILS AND ROADS DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST SISTERS RANGER DISTRICT Pursuant to 16 USC, 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b) the following acts are prohibited on areas and designated sections of National Forest system trails and roads as described below, and as shown on the attached map, within the Deschutes National Forest, hereby incorporated into this order as Attachment 'A'. Beginning at a point located at the intersection of Highway 242 and the northwest corner of Township 15 South, Range 10 East, Section 8; thence west along Highway 242 to its intersection with the Pacific Crest Trail located in Township 15 South, Range 08 East, Section 17; thence south along the Pacific Crest Trail to its intersection with the Deschutes/Lane County line in Township 15 South, Range 08 East, Section 20; thence south along the Deschutes/Lane County line to its intersection with the Pacific...Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:53:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17660/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17660/The Pole Creek fire grew to 25,553 acres on Thursday. Active fire behavior on the southwest side produced a smoke column early in the day yesterday. Burning and subsequent smoke column came from the north side late in the afternoon. A one-acre spot fire outside the line on the north side was fully contained by noon Thursday. Firefighters were able to get a line around a 5 - 10 acre area that was burning north of the Scott Pass trail. Fire managers and cooperators held a fire information update meeting in Sisters on Thursday evening that was well attended. Issues such as smoke mitigation were discussed and alternatives were presented.Firefighters are transitioning into mop-up and patrol status on the southeast side of the fire. Resources are concentrating on keeping fire spread on the north side in check. There is a RED FLAG WARNING in effect from this evening through Saturday evening for the fire area due to potential for thunderstorms producing abundant lightning over the area later...Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:18:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17600/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17600/ Current Status: The Pole Creek Fire is located approximately five miles southwest of Sisters, OR www.inciweb.org Email: polecreekfire@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/PoleCreekFire Twitter: http://twitter.com/desnatlforest/ Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/polecreekfire The Pole Creek Fire is now just over 24,000 acres with most growth yesterday in the SW corner of the fire in the Three Sisters Wilderness. Smoke settled over the fire again last night making visibility poor for fire patrols. A one acre spot fire was discovered outside containment lines just southwest of Trout Creek Butte. Firefighters used dozers to quickly line the spot. Other fire crews continued patrols and mop-up along the NW, SE, and SW fire perimeter. Firefighters today will focus on completing mop-up of the spot near Trout Creek Butte. Suppression resources will continue the mop-up along all cooled fire edges and patrol for spots outside of the primary containment lines. Rehabilitation of...Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:29:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17644/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17644/~POLE CREEK WILDFIRE HEALTH ADVISORY~ MEDIA CONTACTS: Deschutes County-Tom Kuhn, (541) 322-7410, Anna Johnson, (541) 280-5263 Oregon Health Authority-Kathleen Vidoloff, (971) 673-1012 Department of Environmental Quality-Frank Messina, (541) 633-2119 WILDFIRE SMOKE REMAINS AT VERY HIGH LEVELS Due to the Pole Creek wildfire, smoky conditions are expected to persist throughout Central Oregon for two weeks or more. Deschutes County Health, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Oregon Health Authority, and the Sisters School District are communicating on a daily basis to work on short and long-term options to reduce the health impact of wildfire smoke inhalation for the public. Updates and health recommendations for SISTERS: The "shelter in place" health advisory set by Deschutes County Health last week continues UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE for the affected area of Sisters. "Shelter-in-place" means to take shelter where you are-at home, work, school, or in between. In this...Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:14:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17594/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17594/ Current Status: The Pole Creek Fire is located approximately five miles southwest of Sisters, OR www.inciweb.org Email: polecreekfire@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/PoleCreekFire Twitter: http://twitter.com/desnatlforest/ Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/polecreekfire Warmer and drier air moved into Central Oregon today and fire behavior increased, producing more smoke columns. Fuels burned out in the SE to SW corners of the fire and produced the most smoke, with fire moving higher into the Snow and Park Creek drainages. Fire crews and engines on the E, NE, and N central fire perimeters concentrated on mop-up, patrols and some initial rehabilitation of no longer needed dozer lines. Night-shift crews will work on continuing the mop-up in the NW, SE, and SW corners of the fire where the fire was the most active today. Some resources are no longer needed to complete containment objectives and they are being made available for reassignment to other fires. A...Wed, 19 Sep 2012 22:59:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17580/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17580/Oregon Incident Management Team 4 and other fire officials will hold a meeting to update the community about the Pole Creek fire on Thursday, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sisters Elementary School, 611 East Cascades Ave, Sisters, OR.Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:52:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17578/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17578/Updates on air quality in the Sisters areahttp://www.deq.state.or.us/aqi/wildfire/wildfireAQI NE.aspxHourly Air Quality - SistersWed, 19 Sep 2012 17:43:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3126/17557/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3126/17557/TERMINATION OF FOREST ORDER # 18-2012-10-15 Due to public safety concerns related to the Bobby Lakes Fire, Forest Order 18-2012-10-15 was implemented. The fire has been controlled, therefore, Forest Order 18-2012-10-15 is hereby terminated. Done in Springfield, Oregon on this 17 day of September, 2012. Meg Mitchell Forest Supervisor Willamette NationalWed, 19 Sep 2012 11:41:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3126/17555/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3126/17555/Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:35:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17549/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17549/ Current Status The Pole Creek Fire is located approximately five miles southwest of Sisters, OR www.inciweb.org Email:polecreekfire@gmail.com Facebook:www.facebook.com/PoleCreekFire Twitter:http://twitter.com/desnatlforest/ Flickr:www.flickr.com/photos/polecreekfire Firefighters endured smoke again through the night in efforts to complete burnouts on the NW corner of the Pole Creek Fire. Crews worked tirelessly to keep the fire within established containment lines on the S, E and N perimeters. Firefighters wasted little time yesterday in utilizing a combination of air tankers, helicopters, engines and crews to keep fire west of Road 16. Smoke columns were seen late in the day after developing when the main body of the fire grew together with burnouts on the SE corner of the fire in efforts to secure the southern perimeter.Crews will focus today to hold lines on the SE and NW and to mopup and patrol on the S, E and N perimeters. Smoke columns are expected to again be visible...Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:33:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17544/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17544/SISTERS, OREGON 9/18/12As of Tuesday evening, the American Red Cross will close the temporary aid station at the Sisters Elementary School. The American Red Cross staff would like to thank the school for their support of the Aid Station and the generous use of the gymnasium.The American Red Cross will remain available to provide assistance should the need arise. Red Cross Contact Phone: 541-749-4197For additional information on the status of the Pole Creek FireWed, 19 Sep 2012 09:46:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17537/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17537/ POLE CREEK FIRE UPDATEOREGON INTERAGENCY INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM 4DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST Current Status: The Pole Creek Fire is located approximately five miles southwest of Sisters, OR www.inciweb.org Email: polecreekfire@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/PoleCreekFire Twitter: http://twitter.com/desnatlforest/ Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/polecreekfire A slow moving thermal trough began movement over the fire area today generating active fire behavior within the main body of the fire. Crews completed burnout operations along Road 16 on the SE end, providing a containment line from Tam McArthur rim east to Road 16. Burnouts were also initiated on the NW corner. Additional secondary lines are also being put in place on the E and N perimeters of the fire. Several spot fires were discovered near Three Creeks Meadow along Road 16, putting up smoke and moving north and west upslope towards the main body of the fire. Spots were quickly corralled by...Tue, 18 Sep 2012 23:30:00 -05:00http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17536/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3244/17536/ NOTAM Number : FDC 2/4468 Download shapefiles Issue Date : September 15, 2012 at 1901 UTC Location : 5 MILES SW OF SISTERS, Oregon Beginning Date and Time : Effective Immediately 1300-0300 UTC Daily Ending Date and Time : Until further notice Reason for NOTAM : TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING AVIATION OPERATIONS Type : Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s) : N/A Pilots May Contact : SEATTLE (ZSE) Center, 253-351-3520 Jump To: Affected Areas Operating Restrictions and Requirements Other Information Affected Area(s) Top Airspace Definition: Region bounded by: Latitude: Longitude: FRD: From: 44º16'07"N 121º45'31"W DSD255019.6 To: 44º16'07"N 121º34'35"W DSD257011.8 To: 44º13'00"N 121º30'59"W DSD239009.4 To: 44º05'00"N 121º30'59"W DSD204013.7 To: 44º05'00"N 121º45'31"W DSD225022.1 Altitude: From the surface up to and including 9000 feet MSL Effective Date(s): In UTC: 1300 to 0300 UTC Daily starting September 15 until...Tue, 18 Sep 2012 22:11:00 -05:00