High Cascades Complex East Zone Fire Update – Wednesday, September
20, 2017 – 9:00 a.m.
High
Cascades Complex East Zone Fire Information
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Crater
Lake National Park Information
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Summary: The High Cascades Complex East Zone
received significant rain and snow over the Spruce Lake, Blanket Creek and
North Pelican Fires. Moisture reduced fire activity and the threat to Rim
Village, Park Headquarters, Munson Valley, West Rim Drive, Mazama Village and
the south entrance. However, weather posed challenges to resources working on
the line. Poor visibility and wet roads prevented some crews from engaging in
operations. “We are able to use this time to develop solid repair plans and set
priorities for future operations,” said Tim Roide, Incident Commander for the
East Zone.
Inclement weather prevented aerial
observations but managers do not anticipate any change in fire perimeter over
the next several days. New acreage and containment percentages will be
available when weather clears. Drier
conditions are expected this weekend, which will provide fire managers a
precursory view into potential fire activity for the rest of the season.
The Rogue River-Siskiyou reduced
campfire restrictions. The Fremont-Winema National Forest lowered its Industrial
Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) to IFPL-2. Public Use Restrictions have been
rescinded on BLM, Forest Service and National Fish & Wildlife protected
lands.
Weather:
Heavy rainfall is expected today with gusts of 40-50 mph along ridgelines.
There is potential for snow levels to drop below 5500 feet.
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Closures:
Area closures remain in effect but will be evaluated and reconsidered as
weather continues to hamper fire activity. A number of area road and trail
closures are in place. For specific closure information, visit https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5503.
The
North Entrance Road and East Rim Drive were closed yesterday due to weather. Park
visitors are urge to check conditions before making plans as snow is expected at
higher elevations today and Thursday. The West Rim Drive is
closed until Friday at 4:00 p.m. due to
construction. All concession facilities and services remain open for visitors
to the Park. Motorists
and visitors to the area also need to be aware of delays on Highway 230 between
Union Creek and the junction with Highway 138 due to road construction.
A
Level 1 Evacuation Notification remains in effect for Mazama Village in Crater
Lake National Park. Level 1 is the first step in the “Be Ready, Be
Set, Go!” system. For more information about evacuation levels and procedures,
go to http://tinyurl.com/BeReady-BeSet-Go.
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Quick Facts
Incident Summary
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Fire Locations
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Approximate Acreage
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52,737 acres (East Zone Only)
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Containment
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39% (East Zone
Only)
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Start Dates
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North Pelican – 08.10.2017
Spruce Lake – 07.29.2017 Blanket Creek – 07.26.2017 |
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Cause
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Lightning
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Incident Commander
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Tim Roide, Great Basin Type 2 Incident Management Team #4
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Resources on the Fires
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4 hand crews, 5 dozers, 15 engines, 2 helicopters
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Total Personnel
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346
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Online Links
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Twitter:
@SCOFMPFIREINFO
Fire Closures:
Smoke Information: http://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com/
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