"The east flank of the fire remains most active and continues to burn in steep terrain and heavy timber," officials said. Keep up with The Guardian’s rolling coverage of the fires here: Here’s another satellite view of the smoke: Today’s real color visible satellite loop of the West Coast really captures the magnitude of the smoke coverage. While the fire has increased, crews have also increased containment to 20 percent as of 9 am Saturday morning. UPDATE: Containment for the South Obenchain Fire has increased again, going from 35 percent containment to 45 percent. More information is available on the Fire, Weather & Avalanche Center Wildfire Map. The effects of this disinformation were dangerously evident on the ground. About 1.47m acres of Oregon and Washington have been engulfed in flames, according to the Bureau of Land Management, with 27 large fires burning. For more info: https://t.co/8OMUxCyaUq@CALFIRE_MEU @CALFIRE_HUU @MendocinoNF pic.twitter.com/QGHwP96Q5A. On the south, west, and north flanks of the fire, crews have been reinforcing containment lines and mopping up hot spots. A task force from the Oregon State Fire Marshal's office is still patrolling along Butte Fall Highway and the town of Butte Falls, protecting structures in the area. A permit will be issued by the guards and will be required for re-entry. This is a large wildfire that has burned 32,671 acres since September 7, 2020. All perimeters of the fire are in "mop-up and patrol status." On the south perimeter in the Worthington Road area, good dozer line is established and holding. September 12, 2020. More information is available on the Fire, Weather & Avalanche Center Wildfire Map. Last week, Pelosi barely mentioned the fires, which are ravaging her own home state of California, until Thursday, when she was asked about them on MSNBC and in a weekly press conference. Associated Press Scenes of devastation in Oregon; 500,000 evacuated as wildfires rage Published: Sept. 10, 2020 at 8:53 p.m. On the east end of the fire, flames are about eight miles away from Butte Falls. It started late Thursday afternoon around roughly 4 P.M. ODF said it grew to 150 acres by 5:45 Thursday evening and is spreading East. The August Complex fire –which began as 37 separate fires sparked a rare bout of dry lightning in mid-August – has grown into the largest fire on record in California, displacing the Mendocino Complex fire – which burned the same region 2018 – for the top spot. Further afield, other men with similar sympathies appeared to be on patrol. See the latest wildfire information for the Worthington Fire, near Eagle Point, Oregon, that has burned 761 acres since July 30, 2020 and is currently contained. Level 2 "Be Set" evacuation warnings have been issued along Rogue River Drive from Highway 234 to Shady Cove, and along Highway 62 from Eagle Point to Shady Cove. At the time of the request, the fire threatened 1,291 households in and around the communities of Eagle Point, White City, Butte Falls, Shady Cove, and the surrounding Rouge Valley. I really want to thank everyone for their hard work to get us to this point," said Northwest Incident Management Team 8 Deputy Incident Commander Kevin Stock. Many evacuation orders have eased on the South Obenchain Fire over the past several days as growth of the fire began to slow. As the fires turn the air toxic, unhoused people are especially vulnerable. UPDATE: Firefighters are trying to dig in along the north and east flanks of the South Obenchain Fire in order to keep it from reaching Shady Cove and Butte Falls, according to the latest from fire officials. Here are some more images of the devastation in Oregon: Oregon’s fire marshall – who is responsible for leading the state’s fire service – was placed on administrative leave. Containment also has increased by 10%. A hotshot crew is working in the area on Friday to tie in fire line. A farm is leveled by the South Obenchain Fire along Butte Falls Highway in Eagle Point, Oregon, September 10. Some appeared to be noting the faces and number plates of passersby. “This is about possible looters, not antifa or setting of fires,” the edit read. In northern California, a forecast of gusty winds tomorrow and Monday are a cause for some concern, per the National Weather Service. Climate activists say the tepid political response, particularly from the Democratic House speaker, Nancy Pelosi, is yet another sign that US politicians are far from ready to take concrete steps to deal with the realities of climate change, let alone write laws to stop burning fossil fuels in order to slow its effects. Sat 12 Sep 2020 18.13 EDT Read about our policies and notice regarding Americans with Disabilities Although one person was arrested for alleged arson amid the fires, the majority of fires across Oregon and the west appear to have been sparked by power lines and other ignitions. One of them, Sergio Olmos, who was on assignment for Oregon Public Broadcasting, said that the orders were given by the men – apparently civilians – without explanations or identification. [WEST ZONE of the complex] is 28,247 acres. As of Monday, the South Obenchain Fire was estimated at 32,031 acres and 20 percent contained. The fire is off Worthington road near the Brownsboro highway. This is a developing story and will be updated with more details as they emerge. One sensor says #Oroville AQI is 999 (another says 809) this morning. Crews will fly reconnaissance flights twice a day scouting for smoking areas and make sure they stay within the fire's perimeter. It started late Thursday afternoon around roughly 4 P.M. ODF said it grew to 150 acres by 5:45 Thursday evening and is spreading East. Officials said that the influx of more favorable weather would aid fire crews in further containing the flames this weekend, which have engulfed a massive area north of Sacramento. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has also lowered all level 3 evacuation areas outside of the fire perimeter to a level 2 for residents only. All rights reserved. The fire has burned more than 250,000 acres and has killed at least nine people – in a region that just two years ago was hit by the deadly Camp Fires. It's the second day in a row of a 10 percent increase in fire containment. The Oregon Department of Forestry said on Friday evening that a special interagency task force is working to build a line between Highway 62 and Indian Creek Road, and will be in the area to protect homes. 11 Arizona on the road, 67-51. On the west and northwest perimeters, the fire is backing down off of Highway 62. UPDATE: As of 8 pm Sunday evening, the South Obenchain Fire is 65 percent contained and holding at 32,671 acres. If the smoke layer thins enough, aircraft are on stand by to help firefighting efforts. A farm is leveled by the South Obenchain Fire along Butte Falls Highway in Eagle Point, Oregon, U.S., September 10, 2020. The Level 3 zone now encompasses Shady Cove, Trail, and everything to the east up to and including the west side of Crowfoot Road. It's the second day in a row of a 10 percent increase in fire containment. As of Friday morning, the South Obenchain Fire was still estimated at 23,150 acres with no containment. The fire is burning in Jackson County, about five miles east of Eagle Point, Oregon. The fire's northern tip has reached the Indian Creek area. Another four years of Trump in office would devastate the international climate movement, but even a Democratic-controlled government is not guaranteed to substantially address the crisis. © 2021 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. Copyright © 2021 Allen Media Broadcasting, LLC All Rights Reserved. "Dry southeast winds pushed the fire towards Shady Cove resulting in the evacuation of 5000 residents," the agency said. The incident team says areas inside the immediate burn area remain at a Level 3 "Go" evacuation with restricted entry. The South Obenchain Fire is now estimated at upwards of 25,000 acres, according to the latest from fire officials. At least 12 residences have been destroyed by the fire. The department did not explain what necessitated the leadership change. EAGLE POINT, Ore. — Fire crews responded to a growing fire roughly five miles to the northeast of Eagle Point on Thursday afternoon, later prompting evacuation orders for one nearby road. EAGLE POINT, Ore. --- UPDATE: As of 8 pm Sunday evening, the South Obenchain Fire is 65 percent contained and holding at 32,671 acres. The fire is estimated at 32,833 acres and 25 percent contained. It extends more than 800 miles off of the Washington coast and is being wrapped around an area of low pressure west of California. ... Bryan Alvarez holds a sign for oncoming traffic as utility workers repair power lines in the aftermath of the Obenchain Fire in Eagle Point, Oregon. The evacuated areas are bounded by Butte Falls Highway to the south and all connecting roads 2 miles past Butte Falls on Butte Falls -Fish Lake Road Northward including the first 4 miles past Butte Falls on Butte Falls - Prospect Hwy and northwesterly to toward Lost Creek Lake Dam, Highway 62 the northern boundary. Guards at road blocks will require proof of residency for entrance. Saturday, September 12, 2020 Vehicles lie damaged in the aftermath of the Obenchain Fire in Eagle Point, Oregon, September 11. Temperatures Thursday afternoon in Eagle Point reached 100 degrees and high temperatures are expected to be above 90 through the weekend. the Worthington Fire burned at the beginning of August. Winds are expected to increase Sunday which would clear some smoke out of the area. Spanning across 846,812 acres, the fire is 25% contained. 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Vehicles lie damaged in the aftermath of the Obenchain Fire in Eagle Point, Oregon, U.S., September 11, 2020. ET Thunderstorms moving into the area on Thursday afternoon could revive strong winds, and fire officials say that crews are remaining vigilant for gusts that could spread embers beyond their lines. Gusty south to west winds are expected tomorrow & Monday over the northern Valley & northern Sierra. The focus will be to contain these spots and to protect Shady Cove. Much of Butte Falls Road east through McNeil Creek remains on Level 3 as well, as does the west side of Highway 62 to the Rogue River. "The boundaries include Rogue River Drive to Hwy 62 and all connecting roads North to including all of Shady Cove and Trail area," Jackson County said. “She is tested, trusted and respected – having the rare combination of technical aptitude in field operations and administration.”. Once the smoke clears enough for aircraft, they will be used to help firefighters pinpoint those hot spots and respond appropriately. #wawx pic.twitter.com/CKykvCChaF. If the air space is not clear, fire operations cannot continue flying. Firefighters on the night shift worked to construct a primary lines, and more resources are being sent in the area to build up a containment line. In addition, repair groups are cleaning up dozer lines, fixing fences and other things damaged or moved during fire suppression tactics. Available for everyone, funded by readers. This could bring periods of fire weather concerns, especially since vegetation is still very dry. The Portland area will have to wait until Monday for improved air quality, according to the National Weather Service. Officials also said that a large spot fire has spring up near the junction of Derby Creek Road and Crowfoot Road, but structural firefighters are in the area. Flames raced east from the fire toward Butte Falls on Thursday, forcing evacuations in the Butte Falls area and south to Highway 140. UPDATE- The Northwest Incident Management Team 8 says the South Obenchain Fire is now 55 percent contained and 32,671 acres. A reported nine structures had been destroyed. "Residents of Shady Cove should Be Set to evacuate! Crews chased a few spots over the created fireline.". "The mountainous terrain means it’s a hard spot for dozers to dig a line," the agency said. "A spot fire that ignited near Reese Creek on Tuesday night has merged with the main South Obenchain Fire.". Tags Wildfire Top Stories Oregon News Appfeed Wildfire 2020 Hundreds of thousands of acres have been scorched and thousands have fled their homes. The SOUTH OBENCHAIN FIRE started on September 8, 2020 at 1359 (1:5pm) PT from an unknown cause, which is currently under investigation. Areas under evacuation order include all of Butte Falls, Cobleigh Rd., the McNeil Creek Area, and Crowfoot Road due to the Obenchain Fire. The Obenchain Fire, burning in rugged, remote terrain about 5 miles northeast of Eagle Point, reached 30,503 acres as of Sunday and was 20% contained, according to … Generated: 2020-12-31 11:00:02pm, Dense morning fog with afternoon sunshine, An updated interactive map of Jackson County evacuations can be viewed, a fast-moving wildfire continues to burn between Ashland and Phoenix. ODF said that firefighters are working on a line near Butte Falls Highway. (Adrees Latif/Reuters) The fire is still 20 percent contained. The entire air operation must be shut down until the air space is reported clear. "The southwest perimeter is holding. UPDATE: Evacuation orders for the South Obenchain Fire were unchanged as of Thursday morning, with few updates coming in from the fire lines. Spotty rain and moisture will help fire crews contain the flames burning through the area. The total acreage burned since the beginning of 2020 is nearly 4.7 million, compared with the 10-year average of 5.7 million acres at this point of the year, the NIFC said. REUTERS/Adrees Latif Reuters / Donnerstag, September 10, 2020 My colleague Vivian Ho has written about how Californians without shelter or protective masks face dangerous, extended exposure: Some national Democratic leaders also have been slow to call attention to the fires in California, Oregon and Washington which have killed more than 20, forced millions to breathe ash from orange-tinted skies that are blocking out the sun, and seen hundreds of thousands of people flee their homes. "Dozers assist firefighters in reinforcing direct lines on the eastern flank of the fire where possible.". #NorthComplexWestZone https://t.co/kjRkiwSDNH. Fire officials said on Thursday that the "forward progress of the fire has been stopped" as cooler weather persists. It also says visible flames and smoke will persist within the fire perimeter until a season-ending rain or snow event. For instance, we've notived the South Obenchain fire (near the old Worthington Fire, in red) this way. On Sept. 8, Roganja co-owner Peter Butch stood in the garden of his family's cannabis farm in Eagle Point, watching as the Obenchain Fire climbed over the ridge bordering his 1-acre grow. A farm is leveled by the South Obenchain Fire along Butte Falls Highway in Eagle Point, Oregon, on Sept. 10, 2020. First published on Sat 12 Sep 2020 11.00 EDT. With humidity levels increasing overnight and winds dying down, firefighters were able to make substantial progress in creating and holding fire lines. Be sure to practice fire safety! Four task forces of structural engines, with the Oregon State Fire Marshal, are working along the Butte Falls Highway and also the Shady Cove area triaging and providing point … The Northwest Incident Management Team wants to remind people living in that area, that fire fighting equipment will still be in the area and to remain vigilant while driving. UPDATE: Fire officials reported on Saturday that the South Obenchain Fire is now 29,432 acres in size. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/jwujbHJAFQ. Roughly 5,000 people have been evacuated from the Shady Cove area. High temperatures and strong winds continue to create disastrous fire conditions across Oregon. UPDATE: Fire officials are expanding the Level 3 "GO" evacuation orders north of the South Obenchain Fire, based on Jackson County's interactive evacuation map. REUTERS/Adrees Latif Reuters / Thursday, September 10, 2020 "This closure will help facilitate evacuations of the area due to increased fire activity from the Obenchain Fire," the agency said. “We have taken advantage of the weather and smoke cover to reduce loss of property and resources. All perimeters of the fire are in "mop-up and patrol status." Earlier this week, reporters were approached by an armed group, suspicious because of rumors that Antifa arsonists were afoot. Fire crews are getting into place and at least one air tanker is working on the fire. EAST on Butte Falls-Fish Lake or South on Hwy 62 you will be escorted through Shady Cove. UPDATE: Level 3 "GO" evacuation orders are being expanded along Highway 62 Wednesday morning due to the South Obenchain Fire. UPDATE: Right now the fire is at 23,150 acres and 0% contained. The focus for Saturday's firefighting efforts will be focused on the east and southeastern edges to prevent the fire from moving into steep terrain that bulldozers cannot access. "The smoke created visibility issues and aircraft were only able to fly intermittently," officials said. Here’s what that looks like in satellite imagery: Latest satellite imagery shows wildfire smoke above Oregon, Washington and the entire West Coast @NASA @NOAA #OregonFires #WashingtonFires #CaliforniaFires pic.twitter.com/rTvq2k0MYp. UPDATE: Fire officials say that containment lines on the south and western flanks of the South Obenchain Fire have held up through several shifts as crews continue to work on strengthening those lines and mopping up within them. The Oregon Department of Forestry said that structures are threatened. Officials said that the fire burned to Star Lake Reservoir and just above Salt Creek Road. The most active area of the fire remains on the east, toward Butte Falls. While this is good news, fire officials are wary of increased winds this afternoon that could test fire lines. "There is a fast moving, wind driven wildfire in your area, Please Evacuate now.". The South Obenchain Fire was last estimated at roughly 8,000 acres, starting near S Obenchain Road and Worthington Road. This is close to where the Worthington Fire burned at the beginning of August. On the eastern flank, crews were able to add an additional containment line, but the heavy smoke in the area halted air attacks on the fire. INITIAL REPORT: While a fast-moving wildfire continues to burn between Ashland and Phoenix, a new fire has grown simultaneously east of Eagle Point on Tuesday afternoon, likewise driven by strong winds and dry conditions. Extremely, extremely hazardous air quality, even worse for anyone camped outside in a tent. Dry, hot conditions had primed the landscape to burn. UDPATE: Many evacuation orders have eased on the South Obenchain Fire over the past several days as growth of the fire began to slow, though Butte Falls remains on a Level 3. UPDATE: Containment on the South Obenchain Fire increased for the second day in a row, moving from 25 percent containment to 35 percent, while the fire remains at 32,833 acres. Fire officials said that the fire did make a "small push" to the east, into a burn scar from the 2008 Double Day Fire. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office along with fire managers from the South Obenchain fire decided to lower evacuation levels this evening from a level 3 to a level 2 in the Indian Creek area for people living outside of the fire's perimeter. Jackson County Road Department crews continue to pick up hazards along the Butte Falls Highway and power to Butte Falls has been restored. According to Jackson County, Level 3 "GO" evacuation orders are in effect for residents closest to the fire. Officials with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office are upgrading the area from Butte Falls Road north along both sides of Highway 62 (west to the Rogue River) to Brophy Road at the south end of Shady Cove. Thunderstorms are still a possibility for tomorrow, so fire crews say that they will stay alert for those strikes and for increases in winds that could help spread the fire. @Oakland air respite centers open this weekend (Sat-Sun): 81st St Library: 1021 81st Av, 1 pm – 7pm St. Vincent de Paul: 2272 San Pablo Av, 9 am -3 pm Dimond Library: 3565 Fruitvale Av, Noon – 7 pm North Oakland Senior Center: 5714 MLK Jr. Way, Noon – 5 pm #OakMtg. See the latest wildfire information for the South Obenchain Fire, near Lake Creek, Oregon. This fire is 20,250 acres and 0% contained, having started five miles east of Eagle Point, Oregon. An update posted by ODF on Wenesday night said that the fire covered an estimated 20,500 acres, burning primarily in mountain forestland north of Eagle Point and extending east toward Butte Falls. Vehicles lie damaged in the aftermath of the Obenchain Fire in Eagle Point, Oregon, September 11, 2020. . Donate to Oregon Fires and Help Those in Need . You may have seen a certain twitter journalist beloved by white supremacist groups blaming people with "out of state plates" for starting Oregon fires.I and other OPB reporters have spoken with multiple eyewitnesses who saw downed powerlines start many of the fires. The fire made a fire made a major push to the southeast towards Butte Falls and an evacuation Level 3 was issued for Butte Falls by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. We are here 24/7 to protect life an property. Fire crews across northwest Oregon are battling extreme winds and historically challenging fire conditions as multiple wildfires spread into populated areas east of … UPDATE: With a Red Flag Warning in place for Sunday, fire crews are reinforcing containment lines to help prevent the spread of the South Obenchain Fire. This weekend, the region “will see widespread smoky conditions with smoke layers aloft keeping little if any sunshine from reaching the ground,” according to the NWS. #AugustComplex in Mendocino, Humboldt, Del Norte, & Trinity County is 846812 acres and 25% contained. Multiple agencies responded. The South Obenchain Fire started on Tuesday, burning over 8,000 acres of private land. Only call 911 if flames are actively spreading and life or property are threatened. Crews were able to connect fire lines on the south and western edges of the fire and are now in the mop-up stage. The agency said that it spotted the fire just before 2 p.m. on Tuesday. A farm is leveled by the South Obenchain Fire along Butte Falls Highway in Eagle Point, Oregon, September 10. I have the absolute confidence in Mariana to lead OSFM operations through this critical time,” he continued. As of 9 am Sunday morning, the South Obenchain Fire is 30,503 acres, an increase of over 1,000 acres since Saturday morning. In addition to satellites, we can also use our radar to determine smoke plumes from fires. EAGLE POINT, Ore. — The Worthington Fire is burning between Eagle Point and Butte Falls. There is a temporary evacuation point at the Jackson County Expo, no sheltering is available," Jackson County Emergency Management said. On Thursday afternoon, three journalists were confronted by men with AR-15s and summarily ordered to leave Molalla. #Paradise is forecast as Very Unhealthy and #Oroville is experiencing Hazardous air quality. In preceding days, Facebook pages associated with the town were filled with rumors of looters and Antifa raids. Crews are also working to improve dozer and hand lines, along with some hazard tree removal, on the northern edge of the fire near Indian Creek as they transition into the mop-up phase. UPDATE: Shady Cove and Trail are now under evacuation orders due to the South Obenchain Fire. #AQI values today are forecast as Unhealthy with periods of Very Unhealthy in valley locations (#Chico & #Gridley). Four task forces of structural engines with the Oregon State Fire Marshal, are working along the Butte Falls Highway and in the Shady Cove area triaging and providing point protection.

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