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Thanks for your interest during the fire.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Deception Creek Fire Update 9/21/14
The high temperature yesterday on the Deception Creek Fire was 91 degrees at 3,500’, and the relative humidity (the amount of moisture in the air) was recorded at 20%. The expected east winds did not develop yesterday and are not predicted for today. Isolated pockets of vegetation continued to burn generating various amounts of smoke throughout the day.
The weather forecast calls for warm and dry conditions until mid-next week when a fall storm system over the Pacific could bring cooler temperatures and up to 0.5” of rain.
The weather forecast calls for warm and dry conditions until mid-next week when a fall storm system over the Pacific could bring cooler temperatures and up to 0.5” of rain.
Fire crews will continue to patrol all areas of the fire and repair adversely impacted sites due to fire suppression activities. Chippers and large material grinders will also continue to remove excess woody debris from roads and fire lines. No helicopters were utilized yesterday to drop water on the fire, due to minimal fire activity.
The 376 firefighters, 3 helicopters, 6 engines, 1 dozer, and 11 water tenders assigned to the Deception Complex are poised to respond if fire activity increases.
Smoke over the communities of Westfir and Oakridge may be noticeable today, but is expected to be light. Westerly winds are predicted to transport smoke away from the fire area later in the day after the inversion layer has lifted. For additional air quality information see the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency website at oregonsmoke.blogspot.com or lrapa.org.
Public use restrictions, area, road and trail closures can be viewed at: Willamette National Forest fs.usda.gov/willamette or Umpqua National Forest fs.usda.gov/umpqua
Today will be the last day that Oregon Interagency Incident Management Team 4 will manage the Deception Complex. Tomorrow, a smaller management team will continue meeting containment objectives under the direction of John Poet as the Incident Commander. A new fire information telephone number will be announced tomorrow.
Fire Summary
Size: 6,010 acres
Containment: 90%
Personnel: 376
Location: 2 miles west of Oakridge, OR
Cause: lightning
Road Closures: Patterson Mountain Road and Forest Roads 2102, 5840, 5847, & 5850.
Trail Closures: Deception Trail #3466 and Lawler Trail #3473 are closed.
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Deception Creek Fire Update 9/20/14
The Deception Creek Fire remained within control lines yesterday and continued to burn islands of unburned vegetation. The estimate of 6,010 acres burned within containment lines has increased by 50 acres from yesterday.
The weather pattern has switched to a warming and drying trend with above average temperatures. Fortunately, recent light rains have kept the relative humidity at levels around 50%. This has moderated the fire behavior and slowed the spread of the fire. A light east wind is expected today and will further reduce the relative humidity to as low as 20% in exposed areas by this afternoon.
Fire crews will continue to patrol all areas of the fire and repair fire-suppression activities. Chippers and large material grinders will also continue to remove excess woody debris from roads and fire lines. No helicopters were utilized yesterday to drop water on the fire, due to minimal fire activity.
The 409 firefighters, 3 helicopters, 9 engines, 1 dozer, and 12 water tenders assigned to the Deception Complex are poised to respond if fire activity increases.
Smoke over the communities of Westfir and Oakridge may be noticeable today, but is expected to be light. East winds are predicted to transport smoke away from the fire area later in the day after the inversion layer is lifted. For additional air quality information see the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency website at oregonsmoke.blogspot.com or lrapa.org
The closure order placed over the Staley Fire has been terminated by the Willamette National Forest and all roads, trails and area previously closed are now open for public use. Other public use restrictions, area, road and trail closures can be viewed at:
The weather pattern has switched to a warming and drying trend with above average temperatures. Fortunately, recent light rains have kept the relative humidity at levels around 50%. This has moderated the fire behavior and slowed the spread of the fire. A light east wind is expected today and will further reduce the relative humidity to as low as 20% in exposed areas by this afternoon.
Fire crews will continue to patrol all areas of the fire and repair fire-suppression activities. Chippers and large material grinders will also continue to remove excess woody debris from roads and fire lines. No helicopters were utilized yesterday to drop water on the fire, due to minimal fire activity.
The 409 firefighters, 3 helicopters, 9 engines, 1 dozer, and 12 water tenders assigned to the Deception Complex are poised to respond if fire activity increases.
Smoke over the communities of Westfir and Oakridge may be noticeable today, but is expected to be light. East winds are predicted to transport smoke away from the fire area later in the day after the inversion layer is lifted. For additional air quality information see the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency website at oregonsmoke.blogspot.com or lrapa.org
The closure order placed over the Staley Fire has been terminated by the Willamette National Forest and all roads, trails and area previously closed are now open for public use. Other public use restrictions, area, road and trail closures can be viewed at:
Willamette National Forest - fs.usda.gov/willamette or
Umpqua National Forest - fs.usda.gov/umpqua
Umpqua National Forest - fs.usda.gov/umpqua
Fire Summary
Size: 6,010 acres
Containment: 85%
Personnel: 409
Location: 2 miles west of Oakridge, OR
Cause: lightning
Road Closures: Patterson Mountain Road and Forest Roads 2102, 5840, 5847, & 5850.
Trail Closures: Deception Trail #3466 and Lawler Trail #3473 are closed.
Friday, September 19, 2014
Deception Creek Fire Update 9/19/14
The Deception Creek Fire remained within control lines yesterday and continued to burn islands of unburned vegetation. The estimate of acres burned within containment lines has not increased from yesterday because an infrared flight was not flown due to a heavy cloud cover. The infrared images identity hot areas and are used to determine the burned acres.
Yesterday, isolated pockets and various amounts of rain fell over the fire area. Weather stations near the fire recorded rain amounts up to 0.2 inches.
The Deception Creek Fire continues to be managed under a full suppression strategy which is designed to keep the fire size as small as possible while maintaining public and firefighter safety, and protecting natural resources.
Helicopters were not utilized yesterday to drop water on the fire, due to minimal fire activity. Large wood chippers will be used again today along the eastern perimeter of the fire to remove excess vegetation. A wood grinder, capable of shredding large diameter material will also be used. Repair of fire suppression activities will continue in all parts of the fire.
The 442 firefighters, 4 helicopters, 13 engines, 1 dozer, and 13 water tenders assigned to the Deception Complex are poised to respond if the fire escapes any containment line.
Air quality over the communities of Westfir and Oakridge is expected to be in the moderate range today. For additional air quality information see the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency website at oregonsmoke.blogspot.com or lrapa.org
The closure order placed over the Staley Fire has been terminated by the Willamette National Forest and all roads, trails and area previously closed are now open for public use. Other public use restrictions, area, road and trial closures can be viewed at:
Willamette National Forest - fs.usda.gov/willamette Umpqua National Forest - fs.usda.gov/umpqua
Willamette National Forest - fs.usda.gov/willamette Umpqua National Forest - fs.usda.gov/umpqua
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Deception Creek Fire Update 9/18/14
Yesterday, the Deception Creek Fire stayed within established control lines and continued to burn islands of unburned vegetation. This has produced periods of heavy smoke in the nearby communities of Oakridge and Westfir and dispersed smoke elsewhere depending on the transport winds at the time. An infrared flight over the fire area has been used on previous nights to determine the hot spots or heat signatures within the fireline. The burned acres have been increasing to reflect the additional areas burned. Todays estimate of acres burned has not increased because a the infrared imaging could not penetrate a heavy cloud cover over the fire last night.
This morning, light rain started to fall in Oakridge and over the fire. Predictions today are for continued sporadic showers dropping 0.1 to 0.2 inches of rain.
The Deception Creek Fire continues to be managed under a full suppression strategy which is designed to keep the fire size as small as possible while maintaining public and firefighter safety, and protecting natural resources.
No helicopters were utilized yesterday to drop water on the fire, due to minimal fire activity. Some additional heavy equipment will be used today to clean up cut vegetation from fire line construction efforts. Three to four large wood chippers will be used on recently cleared roads along the eastern perimeter of the fire. A wood grinder, capable of shredding large diameter material will also be used.
The 600 firefighters, 4 helicopters, 19 engines, 2 dozers, and 11 water tenders assigned to the Deception Complex are poised to respond if the fire escapes any containment line.
Air quality over the communities of Westfir and Oakridge is expected to be in the low to moderate range again today. For additional air quality information see the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency website at oregonsmoke.blogspot.com or lrapa.org
The closure order placed over the Staley Fire has been terminated by the Willamette National Forest and all roads, trails and area previously closed are now open for public use. Other public use restrictions, area, road and trail closures can be viewed at:
Willamette National Forest - fs.usda.gov/willamette or
Umpqua National Forest - fs.usda.gov/umpqua
Fire Summary
Size: 5,960 acres
Containment: 80%
Personnel: 600
Location: 2 miles west of Oakridge, OR
Cause: lightning
Road Closures: Patterson Mountain Road and Forest Roads 2102, 5840, 5847, & 5850.
Trail Closures: Deception Trail #3466 and Lawler Trail #3473 are closed.
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Deception Creek Fire Update 9/17/14
The Deception Creek Fire stayed within established control lines and continued to burn another 86 acres yesterday. Islands of unburned vegetation along the western perimeter of the fire continued to burn and produced events of heavy smoke.
A new weather pattern is developing over Western Oregon today that contains more moisture, lower temperatures and a denser cloud cover. Today, there is a slight chance of isolated thundershowers followed by further cooling. Thursday, there is a 50% chance of showers dropping 0.1 to 0.2 inches of rain.
The Deception Creek Fire continues to be managed under a full suppression strategy which is designed to keep the fire size as small as possible while maintaining public and firefighter safety, and protecting natural resources.
Mop up (extinguishing all burning material) along the perimeter of the fire is progressing as planned and may be completed within the next few days making the containment lines more secure. As more vegetation within the fire lines is burnt, fire managers feel more confident in meeting containment objectives.
The 671 firefighters, 4 helicopters, 37 engines, 2 dozers, and 15 water tenders assigned to the Deception Complex are poised to respond if the fire escapes any containment line.
Air quality over the communities of Westfir and Oakridge is expected to be in the low to moderate range today. For additional air quality information see the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency website at oregonsmoke.blogspot.com or lrapa.org
The closure order placed over the Staley Fire has been terminated by the Willamette National Forest and all roads, trails and area previously closed are now open for public use. Other public use restrictions, area, road and trail closures can be viewed at: Willamette National Forest - fs.usda.gov/willamette or Umpqua National Forest - fs.usda.gov/umpqua
SUMMARY
Size: 5,960 acres
Containment: 75%
Personnel: 671
Location: 2 miles west of Oakridge, OR
Cause: lightning
Road Closures: Patterson Mountain Road and Forest Roads 2102, 5840, 5847, & 5850.
Trail Closures: Deception Trail #3466 and Lawler Trail #3473 are closed.
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Deception Complex Fire Update 9/16/14
The Deception Creek Fire continued to burn actively yesterday, but did stay within established control lines. Unburned islands of vegetation remain mostly along the western perimeter of the fire that will continue to burn and produce smoke for days to come.
The Red Flag Warning has expired this morning as more moisture moved into the area and the risk of thunderstorms has been reduced.
The Deception Creek Fire continues to be managed under a full suppression strategy which is designed to keep the fire size as small as possible while maintaining public and firefighter safety, and protecting natural resources.
Mop up (extinguishing all burning material) along the perimeter of the fire is progressing as planned and may be completed within the next few days making the containment lines more secure. As more vegetation within the fire lines is burnt, fire managers feel more confident in meeting containment objectives.
Today, temperatures are expected to be cooler and the relative humidity (the amount of moisture in the air) is predicted to be higher. The increase humidity will reduce the fire behavior but may also increase the amount of smoke generated from burning vegetation.
The 731 firefighters, 6 helicopters, 34 engines, 2 dozers, and 21 water tenders assigned to the Deception Complex are poised to respond if the fire escapes any containment line.
Air quality over the communities of Westfir and Oakridge is expected to be in the moderate range today. For additional air quality information see the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency website at oregonsmoke,blogspot.com or lrapa.org.
Public use restrictions and area, road and trial closures are in effect. They can be viewed at:
Willamette National Forest - fs.usda.gov/willamette
Umpqua National Forest - fs.usda.gov/umpqua
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