http://inciweb.org/forest/1497/Latest articles for Lonesome Complex Wildland FireFri, 09 Jan 2009 16:03:50 -06:00en-ushttp://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8387/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8387/(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 are...Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:35:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8374/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8374/This daily news release is the last one planned for Lonesome Complex. Information about ongoing fire rehabilitation work will be available at local Forest Service and Park Service offices. Yesterday's Activities: As weather permits, fire rehabilitation work is being done in cooperation with the National Park Service and Forest Service. Helicopter operations were on hold again yesterday due to low visibility. Weather and Fire Behavior: There was widespread rainfall on the fire area yesterday. More rain and cooler temperatures will continue into Sunday morning. Today's Planned Actions: As weather allows, helicopters will assist with removal of excess equipment and supplies. Crews will patrol and work on fire rehabilitation.The base camp at Stewart State Park is being dismantled. Starting today, personnel will base operations out of the Prospect Ranger Station. Closures: Closures remain in effect to provide for firefighter and public safety. For up-to-date trail, road and...Sun, 05 Oct 2008 12:16:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8369/http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8369/The base camp for Lonesome Complex is closing tomorrow morning, Sunday October 4, 2008. All future operations for Lonesome Complex will be based out of Prospect RangerSat, 04 Oct 2008 16:32:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8362/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8362/Yesterday's Activities: Fire rehabilitation work is being done in cooperation with the National Park Service and Forest Service. Helicopter operations were on hold due to low visibility. Dick Boothe's Type III Incident Command Team shadowed PNW Team 3 in preparation of transferring command Saturday morning at 6:00 am. Weather and Fire Behavior: There was widespread rainfall on the fire area yesterday. More rain and cooler temperatures will continue into Sunday morning. Today's Planned Actions: As weather allows, helicopters will assist with removal of excess equipment and supplies including two remote automated weather stations. Firefighters will patrol and work on fire rehabilitation.Dick Boothe's Type III team took command of Lonesome Complex this morning at 6:00 am. The base camp at Stewart State Park is being dismantled. Firefighters will base operations out of the Prospect Ranger Station. Closures: Closures remain in effect to provide for firefighter and public...Sat, 04 Oct 2008 11:10:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8358/http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8358/LONESOME COMPLEX INFORMATION CENTER: (503) 423-7153-As the Lonesome Complex fire behavior moderates and crews switch gears to more mop-up and rehab work, the incident command post is downsizing. The phone number for incident information will change this afternoon to (503) 423-7153. Shannon O'Brien will be your incident information contact.- LONESOME COMPLEX INFORMATION CENTER: (503)Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:42:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8354/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8354/News Release - 10/03/08 9:00 a.m. PTYesterday's Activities: Within the fire perimeter, the fire crept and smoldered through ground level fuels. Firefighters have finished mop-up on the west side of the fire and are working on fire rehabilitation work. Rehabilitation work on the east side of the fire was completed, that area will continue to be patrolled. Crews removed hose and excess fire suppression equipment. Fire rehabilitation work is being done in cooperation with the National Park Service and Forest Service. Helicopter operations were suspended at about 10:00 am due to low visibility. Weather and Fire Behavior: There was widespread rainfall on the fire yesterday. Much cooler and moister weather aided in reducing fire activity and spread. More rain and cooler temperatures will continue into Sunday morning and fire behavior will continue to moderate as the moisture level in fuels rises. There are still dry areas where the tree canopy is heavy. Today's Planned Actions: Fire...Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:30:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1497/8348/http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1497/8348/ORDER RSF-125 EMERGENCY CLOSURE - FIRE ROGUE RIVER-SISKIYOU NATIONAL FOREST Pursuant to Title 36 CFR Part 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited within the boundaries of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest and the Fremont-Winema National Forest, as described in this order and attached map to provide for public health and safety due to active fire and extreme fire conditions in the area until rescinded. 1. Being on a trail. [36 CFR 261.55(a)]-Trail #979 (Alta Lake Trail), the entire length. The legal location of the closed trail is in T.33S, R.4E, Section 13; T.33S, R.5E, Sections 17, 18, 20, and 21, 28, and 33; T.34S, R.5E, Section 4.-Trail #1084 (Tom and Jerry Trail), the entire length.The legal location of the closed trail is in T.32S, R.4E, Section 25; T.32S, R.5E, Sections 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, and 34. -Trail #1088 (Halifax Creek Trail), the entire length.The legal location of the closed trail is in T.33S, R.5E, Sections 3, 4, and 9.-Trail #1085 (Mudjekeewis...Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:49:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8345/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8345/News Release - 10/02/08 9:00 a.m. PTYesterday's Activities: Mop-up progressed well on the west and north flanks. Crews removed several thousand feet of hose and other suppression equipment from firelines that were complete. Fire rehabilitation work is being done in cooperation with the National Park Service and Forest Service. Chipping operations along roads went well, and should be wrapped up in the next couple of days. In more remote areas, crews prepared sling loads of hose and other firefighting equipment for pick-up by helicopters. Afternoon winds stirred up active fire behavior in the Red Blanket area as well as in the south and northeast portions of the fire. It stayed within the existing fire perimeter. Air operations were temporarily suspended until the winds calmed.Weather and Fire Behavior: Much cooler and moister weather aided in reducing fire activity yesterday. The southeast winds will continue until the storm front moves in. The rain and lower temperatures forecast...Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:03:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8337/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8337/Yesterday's Activities: Mop-up progressed well and crews began pulling hose where mop-up standards had been met. Fire rehabilitation work is being done in cooperation with the National Park Service and Forest Service. Chipping operations along roads is going well, and should be wrapped up in the next couple of days.Firefighters who have been stationed at the three spike camps around the Lonesome Complex returned to fire camp at Stewart State Park after finishing their shift yesterday. The Lonesome Complex also provided initial attack support for local Forests. Helicopters hauled gear from the spike camps in support of this move. Weather and Fire Behavior: There was moderate fire activity yesterday within the existing perimeter of the Lonesome Complex. The fire crept around, smoldering in the ground fuels and there was occasional torching of individual and groups of trees. Winds pushed against the uncontained eastern flank of the fire, moving it back into the existing burn....Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:38:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8333/http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8333/Will the forest recover Most of the Lonesome Complex has burned in the Sky Lakes Wilderness and Crater Lake National Park. While the Lonesome Complex is being actively suppressed, both of these areas are generally managed to promote natural processes, which include fire as a natural and normal part of a healthy environment. Although blackened now, burned forest areas do provide habitat for many species, and these areas will again develop into older forests as time goes on. Many species are dependent on fires for reproduction and survival.Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:34:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8332/http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8332/Where do the animals go during and after the wildfire Wildlife moves away from fire areas during active burning, however they usually do not move far. Fires often burn in a mosaic pattern, creating new habitat and opening up previously wooded areas. Dead standing snags will become new homes for woodpeckers, osprey's and eagles among many other animals. New meadows will become grazing areas for animals such as deer and elk.Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:04:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8331/http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8331/What happens after the fire is controlled A rehabilitation team will assess the damage and develop a plan to stabilize the burned areas. However, there may still be interior islands of forest that will continue to burn; rehabilitation for those areas will have to wait a while. Those will be monitored by the local forest officials.Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:53:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8325/http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8325/How are fires named Fire names are often based on a local geographic feature. Mountains, Swamps, Creeks, Meadows, Lakes, etc. The Lonesome Complex took its name from Lonesome Meadows on the Umpqua National Forest. The Complex started out as multiple fires and included Lonesome Fire, Bessie Rock and Middle Fork Fires. Bessie Rock and Lonesome Fire are now contained. The only fire still being actively suppressed as part of the Lonesome Complex is the Middle Fork Fire on the Rogue River - Siskiyou National Forest.In some cases it is most efficient to manage multiple incidents from a single command post. When this occurs, the group of incidents is referred to as a complex. Oftentimes, a complex takes its name from one of the fires being managed as part of the complex. In this case, the Complex took its name from the Lonesome Fire.This was produced by the Lonesome Complex Fire Information Center staffed by PNW Team 3 Incident ManagementTue, 30 Sep 2008 14:37:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8320/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8320/News Release - 09/30/08 9:00 a.m. PTYesterday's Activities: Mop-up is progressing well along the west and north flanks. Yesterday's fire activity was mostly inside of the existing fire perimeter. Ground level fuels were actively burning and single and group tree torching began by mid-day. In the afternoon, active fire behavior up canyons and slopes led to the development of several smoke columns. The activity that led to these columns was all within the containment lines. Weather and Fire Behavior: Yesterday's winds pushed against the uncontained eastern flank of the fire, moving it back into the existing burn. Temperatures are expected to be down a little today and the humidity is expected to be a little higher in the fire area.Today's Planned Actions: Firefighters will continue holding and checking the spread of the fire and constructing fireline. Mop-up, chipping and fireline rehabilitation work continue as well. Firefighters who have been stationed at the three...Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:10:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8317/http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8317/Click on the LINK listed to the right under RELATED INFORMATION for an animated version of the Fire Progression Map available on www.InciWeb.org - MAPS.This animated graphic (GIF) is available on the Lonesome Complex PDF Supplimental Page - High Resolution Maps.The animated gif shows the fire spread and directions over the last few weeks.Produced by the Lonesome Complex GIS & Web Team Sections, PNW TeamTue, 30 Sep 2008 09:20:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8311/http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8311/Smoke from the Lonesome Complex will persist in the mornings in areas south and east of the fire as diurnal winds transport smoke down valleys into low lying areas. These cool winds are caused when cold air from nightly cooling drains into a valley or basin, causing a down-slope wind. Cold air is denser than warm air and sinks. During the day, as the sun heats the surface of the earth, it causes warm air to rise from the surface, causing upslope winds. Smoke will often clear out during the day in these low lying areas as temperatures rise. Smoke from wildland fires is made up of small particles, gases and water vapor. Water vapor makes up the majority of smoke. The remainder includes carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, volatile organic compounds, air toxics and very small particles.The biggest health threat from smoke is the very small particles. These microscopic particles cause burning eyes, a runny nose and in some cases bronchitis. Smoke can aggravate lung and heart...Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:02:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8307/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8307/News Release - 09/29/08 9:00 a.m. PTYesterday's Activities: Firefighters did a lot of good work again yesterday, building fireline, holding existing firelines, chipping brush, mopping-up, pulling hose and doing fireline rehabilitation. As the inversion lifted in the afternoon, the fire became more active, with individual and groups of trees torching. By afternoon there were several columns of smoke, all within the fire's perimeter. Air support worked with ground crews to check the fire's spread. Annie Spike camp and the seven-mile helibase were both closed yesterday. Closing these facilities will not compromise our ability to respond to emerging issues on the fire.Weather and Fire Behavior: The Weather Service posted a red flag warning for a dry, unstable air mass with gusty winds over the fire. These conditions are conducive to large fire growth. Wind, low humidity and dry fuels all pose concerns for firefighters. An increase in visible fire activity is expected as early...Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:00:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8305/http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8305/People map is an informational page produced by PNW Team 3. It identifies the home base for firefighters on this incident. To see which states the firefighters on the Lonesome Complex call home, click on the link under Related Information (to the right).Sun, 28 Sep 2008 19:30:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8304/http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8304/InciWeb is experiencing a few technical difficulties. Many of the related links are not functioning. In the interim, the information in those related links is available at the Lonesome PDF Supplemental Page. To view PDF Printable format files of News Releases, Photo Galleries, Announcements and more, please go to the Lonesome PDF Supplemental Page. The developer of InciWeb and PNW Team 3 Web Managers are working to correct thisSun, 28 Sep 2008 14:15:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8303/http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8303/[Copied From: NWCG : http://www.wildfirelessons.net/documents/NWCG MIST Directive Attachment 1003.doc]NWCG Guidance on Minimum Impact Suppression TacticsIn Response To the10-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR REDUCING WILDLAND FIRE RISKS TO COMMUNITIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT TASK: Prepare awareness and training information on the use of minimum impact suppression activities and deliver through standard firefighting training program. MINIMUM IMPACT SUPPRESSION TACTICS (MIST) ACTION ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 1 & 2: Critically review MIST policies, determine need to increase awareness of MIST, and recommend changes to policies and guidelines. POLICY The change from fire control to fire management has added a new perspective to the role of fire manager and the firefighter. Traditional thinking that "the only safe fire is a fire without a trace of smoke" is no longer valid. Fire Management now means managing fire "with time" as opposed to "against time." The objective of putting the fire dead out by a...Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:32:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8299/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8299/News Release - 09/28/08 9:00 a.m. PTYesterday's Activities: The morning inversion helped firefighters as they continued to make significant progress building fireline and mopping up along firelines yesterday. Contingency lines were installed and chippers were used to remove brush and small trees from several roads along the eastern side of the fire. Chipping the brush and debris from clearing the roads makes them more effective as firelines. Weather and Fire Behavior: All of the fuels, from fine grasses to heavier timber, are extremely dry. That, combined with the general warming and drying trend in the fire area will lead to an increase in visible fire activity; particularly in the afternoon as the inversion lifts. Columns of smoke from the fire may also be visible. Smoke in the valleys may persist as nighttime downslope winds transport smoke into low lying areas. Today's Planned Actions: Firefighters will continue holding the fire's northern and southwestern flanks as...Sun, 28 Sep 2008 10:41:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8294/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8294/News Release - 09/27/08 9:00 a.m. PTPNW National Incident Management Team 3 assumed management of the Lonesome Complex at 6 a.m., Thursday, September 25, 2008Yesterday's Activities: Firefighters continued to make significant progress mopping up the burned out areas on the western flank of the fire. Contingency lines are being installed and chippers are being used to remove brush and small trees from several roads along the eastern side of the fire. The crews located a line for laying hose from the fire's northern edge up to Union Peak. They also continued scouting for the best locations to put a hose line between Union Peak and the Pacific Crest Trail. The Lonesome Complex is operating two helibases in support of firefighting efforts. Both helicopters and fixed wing airplanes dropped water and retardant on the fire front near Union Peak. Helicopters were also involved in supporting the three spike camps located in the interior to the fire. Weather and Fire Behavior: A general...Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:05:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8291/http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8291/The Lonesome Complex, like most wildland fires, is burning in a mosaic pattern. The pattern varies from unburned areas to areas where the heat and duration of the fire was intense enough to damage the soil. Terrain, fuel and weather conditions are all factors in how quickly a fire moves through an area and how intensely it burns. This photo gallery gives a birdseye view of the Lonesome Complex and illustrates the mixture of burn intensities. To view the photos, click on the link to the photo gallery under Related InformationFri, 26 Sep 2008 17:18:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8287/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8287/News Release - 09/26/08 9:00 a.m. PTPNW National Incident Management Team 3 assumed management of the Lonesome Complex at 6 a.m., Thursday, September 25, 2008.Yesterday's Activities: On the western perimeter, firefighters continued to make significant progress mopping up fireline areas. Contingency lines have been brushed out along the eastern edge of the fire and chippers were used to continue with the line preparation efforts. Around the northern edge of the fire crews continued scouting for the best locations to build fireline and worked to build line in the rough terrain. Fire behavior included single trees torching and fire creeping along the ground. The fire continued to spread in heavy fuels.The Lonesome Complex is operating two helibases in support of firefighting efforts. Aerial resources were shared yesterday with other fires, including a new start on the Willamette National Forest, near Oakridge.Pacific Northwest Incident Management Team 3 assumed command of the fire at...Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:31:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8281/http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8281/Last nights open house at Ft. Klamath's Community Involvement Center provided an opportunity for interested individuals to learn more about operations on the Lonesome Complex. Incident Command Team representatives had maps and photos available for viewing while they answered questions about firefightingThu, 25 Sep 2008 11:48:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8280/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8280/News Release - 09/25/08 9:00 a.m. PTPNW National Incident Management Team 3 assumed management of the Lonesome Complex at 6 a.m., Thursday, September 25, 2008. Yesterday's Activities: Stronger winds on the fire increased torching and resulted in some spotting. Crews continued successful burnout operations on the southwest and eastern sections of the fire. On the western perimeter, firefighters continued to make good progress with mop-up activities. Nine people attended the fire information open house last night in Ft. Klamath at the Community Involvement Club. Those in attendance had an opportunity to visit with Incident Command Team representatives and look at the current maps and photos of the fire. PNW Team 3 shadowed members of the Blue Mountain Team yesterday in preparation for PNW Team 3 assuming command at 6:00am this morning.Weather and Fire Behavior: Low clouds are expected to remain today until the cold front finishes moving through in mid to late morning. This afternoon...Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:34:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8277/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8277/Prospect area citizens banded together Tuesday evening to honor and thank wildland firefighters for their efforts. The Material Girls of Shady Cove, the Lady Lions of Prospect, and the Home Extension of Prospect delivered nearly one hundred pounds of homemade cookies to the Lonesome Fire Incident Command Post at Joseph Stewart State Park Tuesday evening. Firefighters flocked to the cookie table after their duty shift. "This is our last night here, and it's like a celebration," said one firefighter. This wonderful gesture was a "thank-you" from the surrounding communities for the firefighting effort in fighting the Middle Fork Fire. The firefighters all expressed their thanks to the community for their kindness. Kathy Rodriguez represented all the ladies that baked the cookies by delivering them and serving them to the firefighters.Rob Batten, Incident Commander for the Blue Mountain Interagency Incident Management Team expressed his thanks to the community for thinking of the...Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:44:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8270/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8270/ Current Status The Lonesome Complex is currently managed by the Blue Mountain Interagency Incident Management Team. The fire is located about 12 miles east of Prospect, OR. Lat: 42o43'21" Long: 122o15'53" Estimated Acreage 18,238 acres: Crater Lake NP - 1,651; Rogue River NF - 16,170; Fremont-Winema NF - 417. Containment 30 percent Cause and Date Started Lightning, August 16, 2008 Resources on the Fire 20-person fire crews: 38 Helicopters: 13 Engines: 15 Bulldozers: 2 Water tenders: 21 Overhead: 352 Total Personnel: 1249 Restrictions and Closures The fire has spread into Crater Lake National Park, the Rogue-Siskiyou National Forest, and the Fremont-Winema National Forest. There are three area closures. For more information, see the map at http://inciweb.org/incident/maps/1497/ Plans for Today Patrol and hold lines. Conduct burnout operations as conditions allow. Recon and construct...Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:04:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8268/http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8268/A fire information open house will be held in Ft. Klamath at the Community Involvement Club on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Come visit with Blue Mountain Team represtatives and look at the most current maps and photos of the fire. For further information, callMon, 22 Sep 2008 16:44:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1497/8254/http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1497/8254/ORDER RSF-124EMERGENCY CLOSURE - FIREROGUE RIVER-SISKIYOU NATIONAL FORESTPursuant to Title 36 CFR Part 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited within the boundaries of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest and the Fremont-Winema National Forest, as described in this order and attached map to provide for public health and safety due to active fire and extreme fire conditions in the area until September 30th, 2008, or unless sooner rescinded. 1. Being on a trail. [36 CFR 261.55(a)]-Trail #979 (Alta Lake trail), the entire length. The legal location of the closed trail is in T.33S, R.4E, Section 13; T.33S, R.5E, Sections 17, 18, 20, and 21, 28, and 33; T.34S, R.5E, Section 4.-Trail #1084 (Tom and Jerry trail), the entire length.The legal location of the closed trail is in T.32S, R.4E, Section 25; T.32S, R.5E, Sections 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, and 34. -Trail #1088 (Halifax Creek trail), the entire length.The legal location of the closed trail is in T.33S, R.5E, Sections 3,...Sat, 20 Sep 2008 23:20:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8240/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8240/The Middlefork Fire, started by a lightning strike on the Rogue National Forest, has crossed the Crater Lake National Park boundary. It is currently located in the remote southwest corner of the park. There is no threat to park structures or visitors at this time. As a safety precaution, the park is closed to hikers south of Highway 62.The park is taking all of the necessary actions to supress the fire. Favorable weather conditions predicted for the next three days should help in this effort.The Middlefork Fire is part of the Lonesome Fire Complex. Further updates will be issued as conditions change.Masha McCabe, Crater Lake NationalSat, 20 Sep 2008 09:35:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8239/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8239/ Lonesome Complex Fire FIRE UPDATESeptember 20, 2008Additional Fire Information:http://www.inciweb.org/ bluemountainteam@live.com Current Status The Lonesome Complex is currently managed by the Blue Mountain Interagency Incident Management Team. The fire is located about 12 miles east of Prospect, OR. Lat: 42o43'21" Long: 122o15'53" Estimated Acreage17,808 acres Containment20 percent Cause and Date StartedLightning, August 16, 2008 Resources on the Fire 20-person fire crews: 27 Helicopters: 10 Engines: 7 Bulldozers: 2 Water tenders: 15 Overhead: 247 Total Personnel: 912 Restrictions and Closures Closures have been expanded due to recent and anticipated fire activity. The fire has spread into Crater Lake National Park and the Fremont-Winema National Forest. The area south of Hwy 62 in the Park has been closed to public access. PLEASE STAY CLEAR OF CLOSED AREAS. Highway 138 is closed from Dry Creek to Slide Creek due to a neighboring fire. Plans for Today Hold and...Sat, 20 Sep 2008 09:29:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1497/8237/http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1497/8237/Temporary flight restriction over the Middle Fork Fire east of Prospect, ORPlease see this link for the graphic: http://tfr.faa.gov/save pages/notam print 8 9126.html Issue Date : September 18, 2008 at 2122 UTC Location : PROSPECT, Oregon Beginning Date and Time : Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time : Until further notice Reason for NOTAM : TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING 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 Airspace Definition: Region bounded by: Latitude: Longitude: FRD: 42º56'00"N 122º25'11"W OED020034.8 42º56'00"N 122º12'00"W OED030041.6 42º41'05"N 121º59'45"W OED054042.4 42º38'36"N 122º00'00"W OED057041.6 42º38'36"N 122º25'11"W OED047023.9 Altitude: From the surface up to and including 10500 feet MSLFri, 19 Sep 2008 18:37:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8222/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8222/Lonesome Complex Fire FIRE UPDATESeptember 18, 2008Additional Fire Information:http://www.inciweb.org/ bluemountainteam@live.comThe Lonesome Complex is currently managed by the Blue Mountain Interagency Incident Management Team. The fire is located about 12 miles east of Prospect, OR. Lat: 42o43'21" Long: 122o15'53" Approx. Acreage: 13,895 acres Containment: 15 percent Lightning, August 16, 2008 20-person fire crews: 19 Helicopters: 7 Engines: 7 Bulldozers: 2 Water tenders: 14 Overhead: 222 Total Personnel: 690 Closures have been implemented on the Pacific Crest Trail due to fire activity. This fire has the potential to spot up to 1 1/2 miles. PLEASE STAY CLEAR OF CLOSED AREAS. Highway 138 is closed from Dry Creek to Slide Creek due to a neighboring fire. Fire has crossed Pacific Crest onto the Fremont-Winema NF and north toward Crater Lake National Park. Plans are moving forward to establish a second Incident Base on the Winema side of the crest, in addition to the current...Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:37:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8209/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8209/ Current Status The Lonesome Complex is currently managed by the Blue Mountain Interagency Incident Management Team. The fire is located about 12 miles east of Prospect, OR. Lat: 42o43'21" Long: 122o15'53" Estimated Acreage 7,770 acres Containment 15 percent Cause and Date Started Lightning, August 16, 2008 Resources on the Fire 20-person fire crews: 19 Helicopters: 7 Engines: 7 Bulldozers: 2 Water tenders: 14 Overhead: 221 Total Personnel: 698 Restrictions and Closures Closures have been implemented on the Pacific Crest Trail due to anticipated fire activity. Infrared flights indicate that the fire has now reached the Pacific Crest Trail. This fire has the potential to spot up to 1 1/2 miles. PLEASE STAY CLEAR OF CLOSED AREAS. Highway 138 is closed from Dry Creek to Slide Creek due to a neighboring fire. Plans for Today Additional burnout on the west flank as the opportunity presents. Improve line to Tom and...Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:39:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8200/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8200/ Lonesome Complex Fire FIRE UPDATE September 16, 2008 Fire Information: www.inciweb.org bluemountainteam@live.com Current Status The Lonesome Complex is currently managed by the Blue Mountain Interagency Incident Management Team. The fire is located approximately 12 miles east of Prospect, OR Lat: 42o43'21" Long: 122o15'53" Estimated Acreage 5,963 acres Containment 15 percent Cause and Date Started Lightning, August 16, 2008 Resources on the Fire 20-person fire crews: 19 Helicopters: 6 Engines: 6 Bulldozers: 2 Water tenders: 11 Overhead: 220 Total Personnel: 693 Restrictions and Closures Closures have been implemented on the Pacific Crest Trail due to anticipated fire activity. Infrared flights indicate that the fire is now only 1 mile from the Pacific Crest Trail. This fire has the potential to spot up to 1 ½ miles. PLEASE STAY CLEAR OF CLOSED AREAS. Highway 138 is closed from Dry Creek to Slide Creek due to...Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:55:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8193/http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1497/8193/Closures have been implemented on the Pacific Crest Trail due to anticipated fire activity. Infrared flight last night indicated that the fire is now only 1 mile from the Pacific Crest Trail. This fire has the potential to spot up to 1 1/2 miles. PLEASE STAY CLEAR OF CLOSEDMon, 15 Sep 2008 12:32:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8192/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8192/Lonesome Complex Fire FIRE UPDATESeptember 15, 2008 Fire Information:http://www.inciweb.org/https://165.221.39.44/bluemountainteam@live.comThe Lonesome Complex is currently managed by the Blue Mountain Interagency Incident Management Team. The fire is located approximately 12 miles east of Prospect, OR Lat: 42o43'21" Long: 122o15'53"Approximate acres: 5,158 acresContainment: 10 percentCause/Date: Lightning, August 16, 2008 Resources assigned: 20-person fire crews: 13 Helicopters: 7 Engines: 5 Bulldozers: 2 Water tenders: 6 Overhead: 213 Total Personnel: 558 Closures have been implemented on the Pacific Crest Trail due to anticipated fire activity. Infrared flight last night indicated that the fire is now only 1 mile from the Pacific Crest Trail. This fire has the potential to spot up to 1 1/2 miles. PLEASE STAY CLEAR OF CLOSED AREAS.Highway 138 is closed from Dry Creek to Slide Creek due to a neighboring fire.Plans for today: Anchor, hold and control the west side of...Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:22:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8190/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8190/Lonesome Complex Fire FIRE UPDATESeptember 14, 2008Fire Information:http://www.inciweb.org/bluemountainteam@live.comThe Lonesome Complex is currently managed by the Blue Mountain Interagency Incident Management Team. The fire is located approximately 12 miles east of Prospect, OR Lat: 42o43'21" Long: 122o15'53"Size: 4,258 acresContainment: 5 percentCause/Date: Lightning, August 16, 2008 Resources Assigned: 20-person fire crews: 13 Helicopters: 5 Engines: 2 Bulldozers: 2 Water tenders: 6 Overhead: 169 Total Personnel: 514 Closures have been implemented on the Pacific Crest Trail due to the anticipated fire activity near the trail. Highway 138 is closed from Dry Creek to Slide Creek due to a neighboring fire. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT HUNTERS AND TRAIL USERS STAY OUT OF CLOSED AREAS.A temporary flight restriction (TFR) is in place over the Middle Fork Fire.Plans for today: Continue to actively suppress the fire and construct hand line in steep terrain. Burnout small...Sun, 14 Sep 2008 15:51:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8185/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8185/Lonesome Complex Fire FIRE UPDATE Fire Information:http://www.inciweb.org/bluemountainteam@live.com The Lonesome Complex is currently managed by the Blue Mountain Interagency Incident Management Team. The fire is located approximately 12 miles east of Prospect, OR Lat: 43o6'16" Long: 122o21'4" Size:3500 acres Containment: 5 percent Cause and Date Started: Lightning, August 16, 2008 Resources Assigned:20-person fire crews: 11 Helicopters: 1 Engines: 2 Bulldozers: 2 Water tenders: 3 Overhead: 117 Total Personnel: 443 Closures are being implemented on the Pacific Crest Trail due to the anticipated fire activity near the trail. Highway 138 is closed from Dry Creek to Slide Creek due to a neighboring fire. Plans for today: Continue to actively suppress the fire and construct hand line.Weather: Sunny. Locally dense smoke dissipating in the afternoon after 2:00 pm.Maximum temperatures 82 to 88 degrees in the lower canyons. 76 to 82 degrees on the mid slopes and ridges. Relative...Sat, 13 Sep 2008 14:32:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8177/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8177/Contact: Patty Burel at (541) 618-2113 or (cell) (541) 941-4268 or Ada Takacs at (cell) (231) 649-1375 (Lonesome Complex) Middle Fork Fire - High Cascades Ranger District Fire Team Sets Up Incident Camp at Stewart State Park MEDFORD, OR, September 12, 2008, (10:00 a.m.) - The Type II Blue Mountain Interagency Incident Management Team from north eastern Oregon is fighting the 3,500-acre Middle Fork Fire, 12 miles southeast of Prospect and now operating out of the Joseph H. Stewart State Park. Both the Incident Command Post and fire camp is set up at the Joseph H. Stewart State Recreation Area which is located about 40 miles from Crater Lake National Park. The 3,500 acre Middle Fork Fire is currently 5% contained and continues burning within the Sky Lakes Wilderness. Yesterday the fire spread primarily on the northwest side. Today firefighters will continue to construct fire line on the north and south side to keep spread of the fire in check. The Blue Mountain Interagency Incident...Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:34:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8116/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8116/(Lonesome Complex) Middle Fork Fire - High Cascades Ranger District Expect Wildfire Smoke in the Rogue Valley including Medford and AshlandMEDFORD, OR, September 3, 2008, (3:30 p.m.) -Fire managers announced that increased fire behavior is expected later this week and into the weekend as the 400-acre Middle Fork Fire continues to burn within a remote location in the Sky Lakes Wilderness. Preparations are underway for this increase in fire activity, with fireline constructed and burnouts planned to keep this fire within pre-established containment areas. The predicted weather event of higher temperatures, higher humidity and north to northeast wind directions could draw smoke from the Middle Fork Fire into Prospect and also into the Rogue Valley including the Medford and Ashland areas. Resources: Two hand crews and a helicopter are assigned to this fire to keep it within in predefined boundaries along the south side of the Middle Fork drainage of the Rogue River. Closure: The Middle...Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:47:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8033/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8033/Lonesome Complex Fire Update Lonesome Complex - High Cascades Ranger District PROSPECT, OR, August 27, 2008, (9:00 a.m.) - The High Cascades Ranger District would like to thank the Prospect and Union Creek communities for their help and understanding during this event. The 411 acre Lonesome and 69 acre Bessie Rock Fires are now 100% contained. The area, road and trail closures around the Lonesome Fire will be lifted effective Thursday, August 28. A small contingent of firefighters will continue to mop-up and rehabilitate fireline for the next several days. Forest visitors can expect to see firefighting vehicles in the vicinity of these fires and are asked to drive with caution.The Middle Fork Fire continues to creep and smolder within the Sky Lakes Wilderness and is now estimated to be 45 acres. A handcrew is assigned to this fire to keep it from crossing the Middle Fork Trail. The Middle Fork Trail #978 remains closed due to safety concerns related to this fire. This fire will...Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:55:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8017/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8017/Fire Update Lonesome Complex - High Cascades Ranger District PROSPECT, OR, August 26, 2008, (9:00 a.m.) -Significant progress was made yesterday on the Lonesome and Bessie Rock Fires of the 523 acre Lonesome Complex, as cooler temperatures allowed firefighters to continue securing lines around both fires. Today's activity on each fire will be to continue mop-up and rehabilitation of firelines, and to begin to remove equipment and supplies used during suppression activities. The Middle Fork Fire continues to grow along the face of a steep canyon within the Sky Lakes Wilderness. This fire is now estimated to be 43 acres as it slowly advances through down dead fuels. A crew will continue to work along the bottom edge of the fire along the Middle Fork Trail #978 in order to keep the fire on the south side of the trail. A Long Term Analysis Team will be completing its assessment of this fire's potential for growth and future management opportunities today. The Middle Fork Trail...Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:48:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8006/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/8006/Fire Update Lonesome Complex - High Cascades Ranger District PROSPECT, OR, August 25, 2008, (9:00 a.m.) - Firefighters continue to make good progress on the three fires of the 512 acre Lonesome Complex. Today's weather forecast is for cooler temperatures, higher humidity, and a slight chance of precipitation for the area allowing firefighters an excellent window of opportunity to close in on containment of the Lonesome and Bessie Rock Fires. The 32 acre Middle Fork Fire continues to slowly grow in a steep and heavily timbered canyon within the Sky Lakes Wilderness. Firefighters have been spiked out on this fire for the past several days, working to keep it from crossing the Middle Fork Trail and assessing other suppression options. A Long Term Analysis Team of fire behavior analysts and fire operations experts has been assigned to provide Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest managers with fire growth projections and management options related to this fire. The 411 acre Lonesome...Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:41:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/7986/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/7986/Fire Update Lonesome Complex - High Cascades Ranger District PROSPECT, OR, August 24, 2008, (9:00 a.m.) - Firefighters continue to make good progress on the three fires of the Lonesome Complex. The complex of fires is now 35% contained. More accurate mapping of the Lonesome, Bessie Rock and Middle Fork Fires yesterday resulted in changes in the amount of acreage estimated within the perimeters of each fire. Road, trail and area closures are now in effect for areas near the Lonesome Fire, and a trail closure has been issued for the Middle Fork Fire to provide for public and firefighter safety. Maps and detailed information on the closures can be found at local Forest Service offices or on the web at: www.inciweb.org.The Lonesome Fire exhibited no growth yesterday as it continued to smolder at the 6,000 foot elevation of the Rogue Umpqua Divide. The revised acreage for this fire is now 405 acres. Minimum Impact Suppression Tactics continue to be applied to this fire and crews have...Sun, 24 Aug 2008 11:28:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/7965/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/7965/Contact: Paul Galloway at (541) 560-3400 Fire Update Lonesome Complex - High Cascades Ranger District MEDFORD, OR, August 23, 2008, (10:00 a.m.) - Firefighters took advantage of moderate fire behavior and made good progress yesterday on the three fires of the Lonesome Complex. Road, trail and area closures are now in effect for areas near the Lonesome Fire to provide for public and firefighter safety. Detailed information on the closures can be found at local Forest Service offices or on the web at: www.inciweb.org.The Lonesome Fire continues to slowly spread along the Rogue-Umpqua Divide, on both the Rogue River-Siskiyou and Umpqua National Forests. Still estimated at 500 acres, the fire has burned into the Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness near Buckneck Mountain. This fire is being fought utilizing Minimum Impact Suppression Tactics due to its remote location, fire behavior, and associated resource values. Today there are five twenty person handcrews and two engines assigned to this...Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:09:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/7964/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1497/7964/ Contact: Paul Galloway at (541) 840-0094 Fire Update Lonesome Complex - High Cascades Ranger District MEDFORD, OR, August 22, 2008, (10:00 a.m.) - Nearly 300 firefighters are now assigned to work on the three uncontained fires of the Lonesome Complex on the High Cascades Ranger District. A base camp has been established at the Jim Creek Seed Orchard and the public should be aware of heavy traffic on Forest Road 68 in the Woodruff Bridge area. Today firefighters are expecting increasing temperatures and falling humidity to increase fire behavior . Resources assigned today to the Lonesome Complex include twelve handcrews, eight engines, four water tenders, and three heavy helicopters. The Lonesome Fire located on the far northern end of the District has continued to slowly spread across the Rogue-Umpqua Divide and is now burning on both the Rogue River-Siskiyou and Umpqua National Forests. The fire is estimated to be 500 acres in size. Minimum Impact Suppression Techniques (MIST)...Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:05:00 -06:00