City of Burns

Falls Fire Update July 22, 2024: https://5il.co/2rq9u

Fall Fire Map Update

Falls Fire Update for July 21, 2024 Size: 120,919 Start Date: July 10, 2024 Location: 13 Miles NW of Burns, Oregon Containment: 15% Total Personnel: 1,634 Cause: Human-caused, under investigation Structures Triaged: Residences: 283; Commercial: 65; Outbuildings: 460 Resources Assigned: 46 hand crews, 103 engines, 25 bulldozers, 32 water tenders Aerial resources available to the fire: two helicopters, and single-engine air tankers (SEATS). Yesterday, for the third consecutive day, fire growth on the Falls Fire was moderated by a persistent heavy smoke layer keeping wind and temperatures lower over the fire. Night and day shift operations have been taking advantage of this opportunity to build more direct and indirect containment lines, as well as holding and mopping up. The fire remains approximately 13 miles north of Burns, 11 miles southwest of Seneca, 7.5 miles south of Izee, and 3 miles west of Highway (Hwy) 395. In the northwest corner of the fire, firefighters worked on securing line and mopping up small spots over FSR 47. Resources continued constructing direct line with dozers and hand crews on Forest Service Road (FSR) 4785 toward Burnt Mountain. Construction of secondary contingency dozer line is nearly complete to the west near Snow Mountain along FSR 4781. Firefighters scouted for additional secondary line both north and south off FSR 4781. Structure crews continued to remove or minimize vegetation and other fuel sources around homes and ranches in the Izee Valley. Along the northern flank, heading toward the northeast corner of the fire, crews and dozers continued to establish control line along FSR 3750 working easterly to connect into FSR 37 and FSR 31. Preparation continues for a small tactical burnout operation east of FSR 31 south of Myrtle Park Meadows to strengthen control lines. Structure crews supported burnout operations and continued hardening surface prep at cabins and homes off FSR 37. Crews lined and controlled some additional spots in the area with support from helicopter bucket drops. Control lines along much of the southern portions of FSR 31 and west to FSR 43, continued to hold firm as mop-up operations are ongoing. Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) crews positioned along FSR 31 assisted with mop up and conducted patrols along existing lines. Today, in the northwest corner, crews will continue constructing and securing direct dozer line along FSR 4785, as well building secondary contingency line on FSR 4781 out to Snow Mountain. Near FSR 3750 and FSR 47, firefighters will continue to extinguish sources of heat along control lines and prepare for a small tactical burnout operation to secure a previous slop-over in that area. Crews are looking for opportunities to build control lines in the Donivan Mountain and Alsup Mountain areas. Going further east along the northern flank, dozer and hand line construction will continue along FSR 3750 with the objective of connecting control lines into FSR 37 and FSR 31. Firefighters are preparing to conduct a series of tactical burnout operations along this road system to secure control lines when conditions are favorable. On the northeastern corner of the fire, just south of Myrtle Park Meadows, mop-up work will continue on a 200 acre slop-over along the FSR 31 Road. Structure crews will support burnout operations and continue hardening surface prep at cabins and homes off FSR 37. Further north, away from the fire perimeter, crews are constructing a planned secondary contingency line along FSR 37 just west of Hwy 395 in the Fisk Gulch area. This secondary contingency line is part of an alternate plan and will run east to west using portions of FSR 37 and FSR 31. In the southern and western sections of the fire, much of the established control line that extends from the southeast corner, over to the western flank of the fire, firefighters will continue to hold, improve, and mop-up control lines. Firefighters and OSFM task force resources will be focusing on a concentration of hotspots in the Red Hill area. Today, OSFM crews will continue to reevaluate assessments and harden structures to ensure they are well protected should they become threatened. A Red Flag warning remains in place for dry and unstable conditions. The fire weather forecast calls for clearer air and for a dry front to move in over the area which will cause winds to increase and bring a 10% chance for thunderstorms in the early afternoon. Winds will be from the east and breezier than the last couple of days with the chance of gusty outflow winds should thunderstorms develop. A Heat Advisory remains in effect lasting into Monday with temperatures approaching 100 degrees. These conditions have the potential to produce rapid fire growth. Evacuation notices remain in effect in Grant and Harney Counties. For the most accurate evacuation information, please visit the Harney County Sheriff’s evacuation map here: https://tinyurl.com/3zst4sjy, or the Grant County Emergency Management Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068819321423. The Malheur National Forest issued a fire area closure. A detailed map and additional information about the fire area closure are available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/malheur/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1189259. A temporary flight restriction (TFR) remains in place over the fire area. U.S. Forest Service fire investigators are seeking the public’s assistance with any tips or information pertinent to the start of the Falls Fire on the Malheur National Forest. Please submit any information that could assist fire investigation efforts to SM.FS.R6TipHotLine@usda.gov.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Falls-Fire-2024-61562126623985/ InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/ormaf-falls-fire Fire Information Line: 541-208-4370, staffed 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Updated Fall Fire Map

Fire Update for July 20, 2024 Size: 114,236 Start Date: July 10, 2024 Location: 13 Miles NW of Burns, Oregon Containment: 10% Total Personnel: 1,661 Cause: Human-caused, under investigation Structures Triaged: Residences: 261; Commercial: 58; Outbuildings: 414 Resources Assigned: 47 hand crews, 105 engines, 27 bulldozers, 32 water tenders Aerial resources available to the fire: two helicopters, and four single-engine air tankers (SEATs). Yesterday, for the second consecutive day, fire growth on the aalls aire was moderated by a persistent heavy smoke layer coming in from other fires in the region keeping wind and temperatures lower over the fire. Night shift and day shift operations have been taking advantage of this opportunity to increase containment and establish direct control lines ahead of the fire. The fire is burning approximately 13 miles north of Burns, 11 miles southwest of Seneca, 7.5 miles south of Izee, and 3 miles west of Highway (Hwy) 395. A community meeting will be held this afternoon, July 20 at 3 p.m. at the Grant County Regional Airport in John Day. The meeting will be live-streamed on the Malheur National Forest and Falls Fire 2024 Facebook pages. Yesterday evening, a successful tactical burnout operation was conducted in the northeast portion of the fire. The objective was to protect private property to the north, including the Izee area, south of aorest Service Road (aSR) 68 between aSR 4790 road and aSR 47. Oregon State aire Marshal (OSaM) crews continued to provide point protection to structures, enhance surface preparation, and extend structure surveys along Highway 395, throughout Seneca, Izee, and surrounding areas. Resources continued constructing direct line with dozers and hand crews on aSR 4785 up to Burnt Mountain. Dozers established a contingency (secondary) line along 4781 toward Snow Mountain. aire crews and equipment also continued to establish control line along the northern flank of the fire extending along aSR 3750 and connecting up with the northern portions of aSR 37 and aSR 31. In the northeast corner, Crews and dozers worked off the east side of aSR 31 to build line around a 200 acre slop-over, just south of Myrtle Park Meadows, to tie it back into aSR 31. The line is nearly complete and preparations are underway to conduct a small tactical burnout operation within this slop-over area to help secure the control line. Control lines along much of the south and west portions of the fire, along aSR 43, continue to hold firm as mop-up operations continue. OSaM crews positioned along aSR 31 assisted with mop up and conducted patrols along existing lines. airefighters also scouted for additional contingency line opportunities. OSaM crews faced active fire behavior and supported efforts to complete fire line East of the 47 road, North of Sugarloaf Mountain and along the southeast edge of the fire. Today, crews will continue constructing and securing direct dozer line along aSR 4785, as well as an alternative contingency line on aSR 4781 out to Snow Mountain. Along the eastern portion of the northern flank of the fire, dozer and handline will be constructed with the objective of tying in line around Burnt Mountain. Crews and equipment will continue establishing control line along the northern flank of the fire extending along aSR 3750 and connecting toward aSR 37 and aSR 31. airefighters are preparing to conduct a series of tactical burnout operations along this road system to secure control lines when conditions are favorable. On the northeastern portion of the fire, just south of Myrtle Park Meadows, work will continue on the two-day old 200 acre slop-over along the aSR 31 Road. Firefighters will continue to hold, improve, and mop-up control lines along the westerly and southern areas of the fire. In the southeast corner of the fire, work will continue on securing dozer line and mopping-up hotspots in the Red Hill area. Today, a Red alag warning is in effect for dry and unstable conditions. aire weather is predicted to be similar to the past two days – warm, with some terrain-driven (diurnal) wind, being moderated by a persistent heavy smoke layer. These conditions may inhibit fire behavior and help firefighters to make progress on containing the fire. Winds on the fire today will transition starting in the evening from terrain-driven to predominantly easterly (wind coming from the east) with possible gusts up to 18 mph. Temperatures will be in the 90s and relative humidity will be very low. A Heat Advisory is in effect for the area starting today and extending into Monday with temperatures possibly over 100 degrees. Evacuation notices remain in effect in Grant and Harney Counties. For the most accurate evacuation information, please visit the Harney County Sheriff’s evacuation map here: https://tinyurl.com/3zst4sjy, or the Grant County Emergency Management Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068819321423. The Malheur National Forest issued a fire area closure. A detailed map and additional information about the fire area closure are available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/malheur/news-events/?cid=aSEPRD1189259. A temporary flight restriction (TaR) remains in place over the fire area. U.S. Forest Service fire investigators are seeking the public’s assistance with any tips or information pertinent to the start of the Falls Fire on the Malheur National Forest. Please submit any information that could assist fire investigation efforts to SM.FS.R6TipHotLine@usda.gov. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/aalls-aire-2024-61562126623985/ InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/ormaf-falls-fire Fire Information Line: 541-208-4370, staffed 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Email: 2024.Falls@firenet.gov Harney County non-emergency evacuation questions: 541-589-5579 Air quality questions: 541-573-2271 Malhuer National Forest

City Council Agenda and Packet July 24, 2024: https://5il.co/2ro92

Via Facebook: Falls Fire 2024 07/19/2024 Falls Fire Morning Quick Facts: Acreage: 114,236 Containment: 10% Total Personnel: 1,588 Hand crews and dozers worked on building control lines on the northern and eastern parts of the fire last night. The work done by the night operation will continue today building and improving control lines on the north and northwest parts of the fire. Firefighters will also seek locations to add more control lines on the northeast corner of the fire. The ”Call Out Map” will be shared again this morning. An operational video will post at 8:00 a.m. with further details on the fire. 🎥 Photo taken 7/17 southeast part of fire, dozer building control line #FallsFire2024 Burns Interagency Fire Zone Burns Fire Department Burns Paiute Tribe Harney County Emergency Management U.S. Forest Service-Malheur National Forest Grant County Emergency Management Hines VFD

Draft Ordinance No. 24-901 : https://5il.co/2riz4

UPDATE: ISSUE HAS BEEN FIXED Water Main break on Grand and Taylor so expect water interruptions. Also, please be careful while driving as our crew will be out working on getting the issue fixed. Thank you in advance for your patience while we fix this issue.

Via Facebook: Falls Fire 2024 Updated: 9:20a 07/18/2024 The Falls Fire became very active yesterday afternoon in the northwest and northeast corners of the fire. The fire acreage is now estimated to be 110,674 with 5% containment. The fire is burning approximately 13.5 miles north of Burns, 11 miles southwest of Seneca, 7.5 miles south of Izee, and 3 miles west of Highway (Hwy) 395. Yesterday, there was significant fire growth in the northwest and northeast areas of the fire. In the northwest corner, the fire crossed primary control lines and moved northerly down the Corral Creek drainage onto the ridge east of Donivan Mountain. Fire resources working in the area responded by building dozer line on the western flank of the fire and shifted engines and crews to protect values on private land. In the northeast corner, two spot fires started in an area north of Burnt Mountain and south of Myrtle Park Meadows just east of Forest Service Road (FSR) 31. Fire crews in the area responded and worked to line fire with dozers. Fire crews and equipment, both ground and air, continued to establish control line along the northern flank of the fire where conditions allowed for safe operations. At the southeastern area of the fire, firefighters tied in the dozer line that now connects the 3110 and 3120 roads from the Mosquito Flats area at Lone Pine Road in the south to the FSR 31 to the north near Van Zandt Meadows. Firefighters continued to be successful at keeping the fire from coming out of the Lake Creek drainage. Control lines along much of the south and west portions of the fire, along FSR 43, continue to hold firm as mop-up operations continue. Aerial resources, including five helicopters, six single-engine air tankers (SEATs), two large air tankers (LATs), and two very large air tankers (VLATs) helped to slow the fires growth, and supported efforts to construct flanking control lines. Today, fire behavior is predicted to be heavily influenced by very active, erratic, multi-directional winds similar to yesterday. In response to yesterday’s fire growth in the northwest and northeast corners of the fire, available resources will be shifted to these areas in an effort to protect the community of Izee and homes and ranches to the north of the fire. Fire crews and heavy equipment will be constructing control lines around where the fire grew near Donivan Mountain. In the northeast, crews and equipment will be constructing control lines around two spot fires that spotted over FSR 31 north of Burnt Mountain. Mop-up operations will continue on portions of the southern and western areas of the fire along FSR 43. Firefighters will continue to scout for future control lines. Two Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSMF) task forces are assigned to the north and northeastern corner of the fire today. This includes the community of Izee, the Silvies Ranch area, and the City of Seneca. Two task forces will work along the 395 and 31 roads prepping structures. Structure protection is a priority for OSFM crews. Crews will continue triage assessment and fire protection efforts on the northern flank. One crew will continue to support wildland suppression efforts improving control line while moving forward with triaging efforts along the southern flanks of the fire in the Lodge Pine area. Community members with questions can contact the Non-Emergency County Information Line at 541-589-5579. Today’s predicted weather includes very active, erratic, and shifting wind conditions. Temperature highs will be 90 – 98 degrees and with very low relative humidity levels. Evacuation notices remain in effect in Grant and Harney Counties. For the most accurate evacuation information, please visit the Harney County Sheriff’s evacuation map here: https://tinyurl.com/3zst4sjy, or the Grant County Emergency Management Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068819321423. The Malheur National Forest issued a fire area closure. A detailed map and additional information about the fire area closure are available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/malheur/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1188914. A temporary flight restriction (TFR) remains in place over the fire area. #FallsFire2024 U.S. Forest Service-Malheur National Forest Burns Interagency Fire Zone Burns Paiute Tribe Burns Fire Department Hines VFD Harney County Emergency Management

This is the latest map for the Falls Fire.

Falls Fire Update for July 17, 2024 : https://5il.co/2redm

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Falls Fire Update for July 16, 2024 Falls Fire 2024 | Facebook Falls Fire 2024 | InciWeb (541) 208-4370 Staffed 8 am to 8 pm 2024.falls@firenet.gov The Falls Fire experienced significant growth again yesterday due to hot and dry conditions and strong outflow winds from passing thunderstorms. The fire is now estimated at 85,348 acres with 0% containment. The fire is burning approximately 13.5 miles north of Burns, 15 miles southeast of Seneca, and 3 miles west of Highway (Hwy) 395. Highway 395 remains closed from milepost 60 north to Seneca. A community meeting is planned for 6:30 p.m. at Seneca City Hall tonight, July 16. Fire managers intend to host the meeting in person and stream it live on the Malheur National Forest and Falls Fire 2024 Facebook pages. If fire activity or fire-related road closures makes it unsafe or unpractical for fire managers to travel from Burns to Seneca, the meeting will only be live streamed on Facebook. The meeting will include time for questions. Yesterday afternoon the fire grew significantly in the northeast corner. Initially, the fire grew northerly toward Forest Service Road (FSR) 31 and it then shifted southeasterly toward the FSR 3110 pushed by strong, shifting winds. The fire also challenged anchor points in the northwest corner and southeast corners of the fire. Firefighters, on both day and night shifts, lined spot fires and continued to hold the northwestern and southern perimeters of the fire along the FSR 43. Firefighters held the fire to minimal growth on the southeastern corner near Lake Creek and worked to establish dozer control lines to tie into the Silvies River area to the east toward the FSR 3110 area. One OSFM Structure Task Forces worked on the fire throughout the night to triage and provide structure protection. Firefighters continued to scout for opportunities to establish additional control lines. Aerial resources, including three helicopters, two cranes, six single-engine air tankers (SEATs), two large air tankers (LATs), and two very large air tankers (VLATs) helped to slow the fires growth, and supported firefighters as they made progress securing containment lines. Today, the fire is predicted to be very active with elevated rates of spread. Firefighters will work to construct additional control lines and to hold the fire along established control lines using both aerial and ground resources. Firefighters will continue to scout for future control lines to the north and east. The Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Blue Incident Management Team and seven task forces have been assigned to the fire. The task forces are structural firefighters from Oregon and Washington. They include Washington County, Lincoln County, Douglas County, Tillamook County, Yamhill County, Clackamas County, Snohomish County, and Thurston County. Their primary focus will be structure protection, structure assessment, and supporting the overall mission of the Falls Fire. Fire activity in the area remains extreme and certain areas may not be safe for assessment. As weather and fire behavior allow, OSFM Task Forces will assess cabins, ranches, and structures in and around the fire. Crews are documenting damage or lost structures using GPS software. They will be working on Lone Pine Road, Hines Logging Road, east of Highway 395, and west of Hwy 395 toward Silvies Ranch. The incident command team continues to increase the number of resources working on the fire and to build greater capacity for fire suppression efforts. Currently there are 891 personnel on the fire; this includes 19 20-person hand crews, 41 fire engines, 13 bulldozers, and 14 water tenders. Today’s predicted weather calls for dry and very unstable conditions with temperatures near 90 degrees and humidity around 15%. Winds will generally be from the west-southwest at 5-8 mph. There is a chance of thunderstorms with gusty winds up to 30 mph. Evacuation notices remain in effect in Grant and Harney Counties. For the most accurate evacuation information, please visit the Harney County Sheriff’s evacuation map here: https://tinyurl.com/3zst4sjy, or the Grant County Emergency Management Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068819321423. The Malheur National Forest issued an updated fire area closure Sunday, July 14. A detailed map and additional information about the fire area closure are available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/malheur/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1188914. A temporary flight restriction (TFR) remains in place over the fire area. Fire Restrictions are in effect across Oregon; Know Before You Go, and use extreme caution while recreating in these hot and dry conditions. #OnlyYouCanPreventWildfires

The Falls Fire experienced significant growth again yesterday due to hot and dry conditions and strong outflow winds from passing thunderstorms. The fire is now estimated at 85,348 acres with 0% containment. The fire is burning approximately 13.5 miles north of Burns, 15 miles southeast of Seneca, and 3 miles west of Highway (Hwy) 395. Highway 395 remains closed from milepost 60 north to Seneca. A community meeting is planned for 6:30 p.m. at Seneca City Hall tonight, July 16. Fire managers intend to host the meeting in person and stream it live on the Malheur National Forest and Falls Fire 2024 Facebook pages. If fire activity or fire-related road closures makes it unsafe or unpractical for fire managers to travel from Burns to Seneca, the meeting will only be live streamed on Facebook. The meeting will include time for questions. Yesterday afternoon the fire grew significantly in the northeast corner. Initially, the fire grew northerly toward Forest Service Road (FSR) 31 and it then shifted southeasterly toward the FSR 3110 pushed by strong, shifting winds. The fire also challenged anchor points in the northwest corner and southeast corners of the fire. Firefighters, on both day and night shifts, lined spot fires and continued to hold the northwestern and southern perimeters of the fire along the FSR 43. Firefighters held the fire to minimal growth on the southeastern corner near Lake Creek and worked to establish dozer control lines to tie into the Silvies River area to the east toward the FSR 3110 area. One OSFM Structure Task Forces worked on the fire throughout the night to triage and provide structure protection. Firefighters continued to scout for opportunities to establish additional control lines. Aerial resources, including three helicopters, two cranes, six single-engine air tankers (SEATs), two large air tankers (LATs), and two very large air tankers (VLATs) helped to slow the fires growth, and supported firefighters as they made progress securing containment lines. Today, the fire is predicted to be very active with elevated rates of spread. Firefighters will work to construct additional control lines and to hold the fire along established control lines using both aerial and ground resources. Firefighters will continue to scout for future control lines to the north and east. The Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Blue Incident Management Team and seven task forces have been assigned to the fire. The task forces are structural firefighters from Oregon and Washington. They include Washington County, Lincoln County, Douglas County, Tillamook County, Yamhill County, Clackamas County, Snohomish County, and Thurston County. Their primary focus will be structure protection, structure assessment, and supporting the overall mission of the Falls Fire. Fire activity in the area remains extreme and certain areas may not be safe for assessment. As weather and fire behavior allow, OSFM Task Forces will assess cabins, ranches, and structures in and around the fire. Crews are documenting damage or lost structures using GPS software. They will be working on Lone Pine Road, Hines Logging Road, east of Highway 395, and west of Hwy 395 toward Silvies Ranch. The incident command team continues to increase the number of resources working on the fire and to build greater capacity for fire suppression efforts. Currently there are 891 personnel on the fire; this includes 19 20-person hand crews, 41 fire engines, 13 bulldozers, and 14 water tenders. Today’s predicted weather calls for dry and very unstable conditions with temperatures near 90 degrees and humidity around 15%. Winds will generally be from the west-southwest at 5-8 mph. There is a chance of thunderstorms with gusty winds up to 30 mph. Evacuation notices remain in effect in Grant and Harney Counties. For the most accurate evacuation information, please visit the Harney County Sheriff’s evacuation map here: https://tinyurl.com/3zst4sjy, or the Grant County Emergency Management Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068819321423. The Malheur National Forest issued an updated fire area closure Sunday, July 14. A detailed map and additional information about the fire area closure are available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/malheur/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1188914. A temporary flight restriction (TFR) remains in place over the fire area. Fire Restrictions are in effect across Oregon; Know Before You Go, and use extreme caution while recreating in these hot and dry conditions. #OnlyYouCanPreventWildfires

Falls Fire Morning Quick Facts: Acreage: 85,338 Containment: 0% Total Personnel: 891 The easier to read ”Call Out Map” will be shared again this morning and clearer maps will be posted as available. This map screen shot is meant to give an early morning look at yesterday’s fire movement. An operational video will post at 8:00 a.m. with further details on the fire. Evacuation levels are in place, for current information visit: https://www.facebook.com/HarneyCoSheriff?mibextid=LQQJ4d #fallsfire2024 U.S. Forest Service-Malheur National Forest Burns Interagency Fire Zone

Justin Roberts • Reporter 29 minutes ago · Jul 15, 4:38 PM ALL Forest Service Roads in the Emigrant District are closed due to the Falls Fire 2024. Barriers are on order to prevent people from entering; until then, please refrain from attempting to go in the forest where fire activity is occurring. Per Harney County Sheriff’s Office

I wanted to take a moment and make sure all citizens of Burns know that all normal business at the Harney County Fairgrounds has been suspended due to it being the incident command center and a staging location for the wildfires. We have had a couple incidents occur at or near the fairgrounds that have taken the focus away from the wildfires and important support operations. I encourage citizens to respect the focused operations at the fairgrounds and avoid becoming a distraction. Thank you for your consideration

If you have questions on evacuation or need assistance in any way, Harney County has a dedicated phone number for those questions. Phone # 541-589-5579. Please do not call the Harney County emergency dispatch line unless you are in need of emergency services. If you have questions about the fire, there is a dedicated line for emergency that purpose. Phone # 541-208-4370. There is a Facebook page that is dedicated to the fire. It has been previously distributed in previous messages. Be safe and please be cautious of the firefighters that are being mobilized to and from the fire.

Falls Fire Update for July 15, 2024 Falls Fire 2024 | Facebook (541) 208-4370 Staffed 8 am to 8 pm 2024.falls@firenet.gov The Falls Fire is estimated at 64,225 acres with 0% containment. The fire is burning approximately 13.5 miles north of Burns. As of 8:30 p.m. yesterday, Oregon State Fire Marshal’s (OSFM) Blue Team and Northwest Incident Management Team 8 have joined into unified command for the Falls Fire. This collaboration allows for wildland and structural fire resources to work together under a unified direction while focusing on their different missions. Yesterday, the significant fire growth was along the northeast and northwest corners of the fire. Firefighters continued to hold the western edge of the fire along FSR 43. Spot fires over the 43 road from the night before were lined and firefighters put in hose lays to begin mopping up the area. On the southern perimeter of the fire, firefighters continued to hold the fire on the southwest corner and worked to establish control lines to tie into the Silvies River area to the east. Two OSFM Structure Task Forces worked on the fire throughout the night. Firefighters continued to scout for opportunities to establish additional control lines. Aerial resources, including two helicopters, six single-engine air tankers (SEATs), two large air tankers (LATs), and two very large air tankers (VLATs) helped to slow the fires growth, and supported firefighters as they made progress securing containment lines. Today, similar fire behavior as yesterday is expected. Firefighters will work to hold the fire along established control lines and continue to scout for future control lines. By the end of shift today their will be four OSFM Task Forces supporting the Falls Fire. The incident command team continues to increase the number of resources working on the fire and to build greater capacity for fire suppression efforts. Currently there are 646 personnel on the fire; this includes 17 20-person hand crews, 42 fire engines, 13 bulldozers, and 15 water tenders. Predicted weather is for clearer skies and drier conditions. Winds will be from the west-southwest at 6-12 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. High temperatures will be near 90 degrees with humidity around 15-20%. Winds will prevail from the west and southwest from 8-10 mph. Little to no precipitation is expected for the fire area. Evacuation notices remain in effect in Grant and Harney Counties. For the most accurate evacuation information, please visit the Harney County Sheriff’s evacuation map here: https://tinyurl.com/3zst4sjy, or the Grant County Emergency Management Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068819321423. The Malheur National Forest issued an updated fire area closure yesterday, July 13. Emigrant Creek Campground, Falls Campground, Yellowjacket Campground, and Delintment Lake Campground are closed. A detailed map and additional information about the fire area closure are available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/malheur/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1188914. A temporary flight restriction (TFR) remains in place over the fire area. Fire Restrictions are in effect across Oregon; Know Before You Go, and use extreme caution while recreating in these hot and dry conditions. #OnlyYouCanPreventWildfires 2 Attachments • Scanned by Gmail https://5il.co/2r8qf https://5il.co/2r8qe