Ore Fire Information 2024

09/10/2024

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Thanks! The U.S. Forest Service - Willamette National Forest and California Incident Management Team 13.

The purpose of this page is to provide updated information regarding the Willamette Complex Fires (North Zone).
Fires that make up the complex include:
-Boulder Creek Fire
-Ore Fire
-Linton Creek Fire
-374 Fire

09/10/2024

We have rain on the way, find out how much.

09/10/2024

Operations Section Chief Jamie Rickard provides an update on activities on the Willamette Complex North.

09/09/2024

Willamette Complex North Daily Update
Monday, September 9, 2024
[email protected]
Information line: 541-208-1262, 8 am to 8 pm
Facebook: https://facebook.com/.../www.../PyramidFireInfo2024/o2024/ and https://www.facebook.com/PyramidFireInfo2024/
InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orwif-north-willamette-complex

The storm that passed through on Friday, September 6, ignited several new fires. California Incident Management Team 13 assumed command of three of these fires. In addition to the Pyramid, Ore and Linton Creek, the IMT also has the Boulder, and Round Top fires, along with the “374 Fire” within the Willamette Complex North. In addition, resources remain identified and available to respond for initial attack fires when needed.

Suppression Objectives: The Boulder, Ore, Linton Creek, Pyramid, 374, and Roundtop fires are full suppression fires. Many different strategies are being used to protect values at risk, including infrastructure, communities, and Highway 126, the Middle Santiam Wilderness, HJ Andrews Experimental Forest, and private timberlands. Crews are building direct fire line where possible, and strategic indirect contingency line as needed. In addition, heavy equipment, fire retardant, and water dropping air support are being used.

Current Situation: Many fires are currently burning on the Willamette Complex. If more fires come under the command of Team 13, fires will be prioritized for values at risk to life and property.

Boulder Fire: 5 Miles West of McKenzie Bridge, acres, 0% contained, lightning caused. A Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notice is in effect for North of Highway 126 East from the east end of Drury Land to Old Clear Lake Cutoff Loop. View an Interactive Evacuation Status Map.

NEW CLOSURE: Beginning at noon on Monday Highway 242 will be closed to all traffic at the intersection with Highway 126 (mileposts 55 to 77). Crews will remain in the area to assist with evacuations. Highway 126 between mileposts 15 and 17 will be reduced to one lane with pilot cars guiding traffic. Do not divert onto forest roads to avoid closures, check https://tripcheck.com/ for updates.

Ore Fire: 7 miles Northeast of Blue River, 3,397 acres, 43% contained, human caused. Firefighters are continuing with cleaning up the 1509 Road to secure and clean up below the Ore Creek drainage. Material from activity fuels will be hauled away to improve and secure fire lines.

Linton Creek: 621 acres, 0% contained, lightning caused. Firefighters scouted access points and are gathering intelligence on areas to engage the fire. This is being managed under a full suppression strategy.

Pyramid Fire: East of Middle Santiam Wilderness, 1,312 Acres, 98% contained, lightning caused. Work will continue with masticating and chipping on contingency lines. Material created from this work will be hauled away.

Safety: Check Lane County and Deschutes County for evacuation orders within the Willamette Complex North.
Closures & Fire Restrictions: Willamette National Forest - Alerts & Closures https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-notices/?aid=61574

Everyone is reminded to stay out of all fire closures for firefighter and general safety. Violations of these prohibitions are punishable by a fine of up to $5,000. All campfires, charcoal fires, pellet fires, or any other open fires are prohibited, including in developed campgrounds and wilderness areas. Pressurized liquid or gas stoves, lanterns, and heaters that can be switched on and off are allowed. Please see Forest Order 06-18-00-24-27 for additional information.

09/09/2024

Jamie Rickard provides an operational update for the WIllamette Complex North, including the Pyramid Fire, Ore Fire, Linton Creek Fire, Boulder Creek Fire, and the 374 and Rount Top Fires.

09/08/2024

09/08/2024

Willamette Complex North Daily Update
[email protected]

Information line: 541-208-1262, 8 am to 8 pm
Facebook: https://facebook.com/OreFireInformation2024;
https://www.facebook.com/PyramidFireInfo2024/
Sunday, September 8, 2024

Message: The Linton Creek fire started Friday, September 6. California Incident Management Team 13 assumed command at 3pm on Saturday September 7. Currently the fire is estimated at 600 acres and rapidly growing. There is zero percent containment, and cause was determined to be lightning.

Suppression Objectives: The Ore, Pyramid and Linton Creek Fires are full suppression fires. Many different strategies used to protect values at risk, including the Middle Santiam Wilderness, HJ Andrews Experimental Forest, and private timberlands are being implemented. Firefighters are building direct fire line where possible, and strategic indirect contingency line as needed. In addition, heavy equipment, fire retardant, and water dropping air support are being used.

Current Situation: The red flag warning expired Saturday evening and an onshore flow will return today bringing reduced temperatures over the next few days. Tuesday calls for a 60 percent chance of rain with more rain anticipated later in the week. Crews will continue working to secure, patrol, and mop up containment lines. Resources are available to provide initial attack response if additional fires are reported.

Ore Fire: 7 miles Northeast of Blue River, 3,379 acres, 42% contained, human caused. Firing operations took place last evening to clean-up the Ore creek drainage after extensive preparation. Firefighters will spend today improving the direct and indirect fire lines increasing the buffer along the 1509 road. Operations of chipping and masticating resume and material will be hauled away from the lines. Crews will continue burn operations utilizing UAS to strengthen and add depth to yesterday’s operations.

Pyramid Fire: East of Middle Santiam Wilderness, 1,312 Acres, 98% contained, lightning caused. With weather patterns predicted to be more favorable with lower temperatures and higher humidities, work will continue with masticating and chipping on contingency lines. Material created from this work will be hauled away.

Safety: With the start of the Linton Creek fire there is an evacuation order in place around the Three Sisters Wilderness. Please visit Lane County Sheriff’s Office for more information regarding the evacuation notice. Please remember to drive defensively and reduce speed when traveling. https://www.lanecountyor.gov/cms/one.aspx?pageId=20364078

Closures & Fire Restrictions: Willamette National Forest closures for all fires can be found here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-notices/?aid=61574

Everyone is reminded to stay out of all fire closures for firefighter and general safety. Violations of these prohibitions are punishable by a fine of up to $5,000. All campfires, charcoal fires, pellet fires, or any other open fires are prohibited, including in developed campgrounds and wilderness areas. Pressurized liquid or gas stoves, lanterns, and heaters that can be switched on and off are allowed. Please see Forest Order 06-18-00-24-27 for additional information. https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-notices/?aid=81487

09/08/2024

Incident Commander for the Willamette Complex North provides an update on the Linton Creek Fire, now part of the Willamette Complex North. The IC discusses operational strategy and recreational trail closures near this fire.

09/08/2024

Operations Section Chief Jamie Rickard provides an update on the Willamette Complex North - Ore, Pyramid, and Linton Cree Fires for September 8, 2024.

09/07/2024

News Update
Reported on: Sept. 6
Size: approximately 200 acres
Containment: 0%

CA Interagency Incident Management Team 13 has taken command of the and will be managing it as part of the Willamette Complex North.

09/07/2024

Supporting Long Term Recovery In Communities Impacted by Wildfires

The communities surrounding the Ore and Pyramid fires have been impacted by past wildfires. The road to recovery requires the work of many peoples and organizations. One organization on the front lines of recovery is the Santiam Canyon Long Term Recovery Group. Their mission is: “to support the wildfire recovery efforts of a string of small towns along Oregon’s North Santiam River — including Lyons, Mehama, Elkhorn, Mill City, Gates, Detroit, Idanha and Breitenbush.”

They provide case management services directly to assist disaster survivors with their immediate and long term needs such as furniture replacement, medical care, and helping them navigate government programs that will further assist them. Their program also looks to the future, providing grants to help homeowners build defensible space around their homes mitigating the impact of future catastrophic wildfires. This aspect of their work includes providing advice on how best to cleanup fire damaged properties and help with navigating the permitting process for rebuilding homes damaged by the fire.

The Santiam Canyon Long Term Recovery group recognizes that “disaster brings out the best in us.” That philosophy suffuses their community-centered and holistic effort. Though they help to provide services directly and assist in navigating other recovery services, they also rely on and encourage grassroots volunteerism. If you want to want volunteer, learn more about their efforts, live in the communities they serve and need assistance learn more here: https://www.santiamrecovery.org/

09/07/2024

Incident Command Posts, or ICP’s is the location where the primary functions of the Incident Command take place. The Incident Commander and his/her staff (Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance, Information, and Safety) are all in a common location, sometimes referred to as “Main Street”. A large briefing area is here also, to provide daily information to all staff regarding everything occurring on the incident. This is also where Food, Supply, Fuel, Showers and Restrooms, and sometimes a laundry service are located.