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. 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. 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. In Oakland, where the air quality is especially unhealthy today, the city has opened air respite centers. The fire is estimated at 32,833 acres and 25 percent contained. 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. The focus will be to contain these spots and to protect Shady Cove. Currently Butte Falls Highway is still closed past level 3 evacuations. @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. EAGLE POINT, Ore. --- UPDATE: As of 8 pm Sunday evening, the South Obenchain Fire is 65 percent contained and holding at 32,671 acres. Areas under evacuation order include all of Butte Falls, Cobleigh Rd., the McNeil Creek Area, and Crowfoot Road due to the Obenchain Fire. In Portland, authorities are doing the same: Please share: The PDX/@multco Joint Office of Homeless Services is providing smoke shelter for a third day, Sept. 12, and working with outreach teams and volunteer groups to provide KN95 masks. With humidity levels increasing overnight and winds dying down, firefighters were able to make substantial progress in creating and holding fire lines. As more than 1m acres burn in Oregon, dozens are still missing and tens of thousands have been displaced. Be sure to practice fire safety! 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. With a growing population of over 9,000 residents, but miles of fields and farmland, Eagle Point is a scenic retreat from the bigger city pace. 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. More information is available on the Fire, Weather & Avalanche Center Wildfire Map. Vehicles lie damaged in the aftermath of the Obenchain Fire in Eagle Point, Oregon, September 11, 2020. 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. Fire crews across northwest Oregon are battling extreme winds and historically challenging fire conditions as multiple wildfires spread into populated areas east of … As of 9 am Sunday morning, the South Obenchain Fire is 30,503 acres, an increase of over 1,000 acres since Saturday morning. “We have taken advantage of the weather and smoke cover to reduce loss of property and resources. It also says visible flames and smoke will persist within the fire perimeter until a season-ending rain or snow event. The most active area of the fire remains on the east, toward Butte Falls. 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. The department did not explain what necessitated the leadership change. The Portland area will have to wait until Monday for improved air quality, according to the National Weather Service. According to Oregon State Police, Jim Walker, who has been the fire marshal since 2014, was replaced with deputy Mariana Ruiz-Temple. On the south end of the fire, firefighters are holding a line beginning at Whiskey Creek and circling around to South Obenchain Road, extending northwest toward Shady Cove. 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. UPDATE: Fire officials reported on Saturday that the South Obenchain Fire is now 29,432 acres in size. Tags Wildfire Top Stories Oregon News Appfeed Wildfire 2020 Many evacuation orders have eased on the South Obenchain Fire over the past several days as growth of the fire began to slow. 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. The SOUTH OBENCHAIN FIRE started on September 8, 2020 at 1359 (1:5pm) PT from an unknown cause, which is currently under investigation. REUTERS/Adrees Latif Reuters / Donnerstag, September 10, 2020 "There is a fast moving, wind driven wildfire in your area, Please Evacuate now.". 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 South Obenchain Fire was last estimated at roughly 8,000 acres, starting near S Obenchain Road and Worthington Road. Please, folks, stay calm and use common sense.”. Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, smoke from the fires can make people more prone to lung infections, including Covid-19. Fire crews are getting into place and at least one air tanker is working on the fire. 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. Copyright © 2021 Allen Media Broadcasting, LLC All Rights Reserved. See the latest wildfire information for the South Obenchain Fire, near Lake Creek, Oregon. Containment also has increased by 10%. 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. More information is available on the Fire, Weather & Avalanche Center Wildfire Map. A permit will be issued by the guards and will be required for re-entry. In preceding days, Facebook pages associated with the town were filled with rumors of looters and Antifa raids. A report from Oregon Public Radio has corrected false claims that arsonists are responsible for the fires. #NorthComplexWestZone https://t.co/kjRkiwSDNH. "The smoke created visibility issues and aircraft were only able to fly intermittently," officials said. #AQI values today are forecast as Unhealthy with periods of Very Unhealthy in valley locations (#Chico & #Gridley). . [WEST ZONE of the complex] is 28,247 acres. This fire is 20,250 acres and 0% contained, having started five miles east of Eagle Point, Oregon. The fire is burning in Jackson County, about five miles east of Eagle Point, Oregon. The fire is off Worthington road near the Brownsboro highway. Crews were able to connect fire lines on the south and western edges of the fire and are now in the mop-up stage. All perimeter areas of the fire have been downgraded to a level 2 evacuation order, including Butte Falls. “This is about possible looters, not antifa or setting of fires,” the edit read. First published on Sat 12 Sep 2020 11.00 EDT. 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. 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. The City of Eagle Point has allocated some of our CARES Act funds to local non-profit agencies to assist residents with their Eagle Point utility bills as well as other expenses that may have fallen behind due to the COVID-19 pandemic. High temperatures and strong winds continue to create disastrous fire conditions across Oregon. Box 779 Eagle Point, OR 97524 Phone: 541-826-4212 Hours Monday - Tuesday & Thursday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Extremely, extremely hazardous air quality, even worse for anyone camped outside in a tent. It extends more than 800 miles off of the Washington coast and is being wrapped around an area of low pressure west of California. Fire crews say that cooler weather in the area today allowed firefighters to make progress mopping up the south, north and western flanks while also reinforcing black lines. 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. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The effects of this disinformation were dangerously evident on the ground. The South Obenchain Fire started on Tuesday, burning over 8,000 acres of private land. 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. Fire crews say that cooler weather in the area today allowed firefighters to make more progress mopping up the south, north and western flanks while also reinforcing black lines.The cooler weather also pushed smoke out of the area, providing increased visibility and allowing air attacks to support the fire. UPDATE- The Northwest Incident Management Team 8 says the South Obenchain Fire is now 55 percent contained and 32,671 acres. REUTERS/Adrees Latif Reuters / Thursday, September 10, 2020 © 2021 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. Spotty rain and moisture will help fire crews contain the flames burning through the area. This is close to where the Worthington Fire burned at the beginning of August. The fire is still 20 percent contained. “There has been NO antifa in town as of this posting at 02am. #wawx pic.twitter.com/CKykvCChaF. Spot fires are established in Indian Creek. In addition, repair groups are cleaning up dozer lines, fixing fences and other things damaged or moved during fire suppression tactics. This is a large wildfire that has burned 32,671 acres since September 7, 2020. As of Monday, the South Obenchain Fire was estimated at 32,031 acres and 20 percent contained. Vehicles lie damaged in the aftermath of the Obenchain Fire in Eagle Point, Oregon, U.S., September 11, 2020. A hotshot crew is working in the area on Friday to tie in fire line. The incident team says areas inside the immediate burn area remain at a Level 3 "Go" evacuation with restricted entry. 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. UPDATE The Butte Falls area is now uder a Level 3 "GO" evacuation order, Jackson County announced minutes ago. Misinformation about the fires in Oregon has continued to be an issue. 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. Obenchain Area Fire Map, Eagle Point - Jackson County, Oregon 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. Available for everyone, funded by readers. Anyone seeking shelter should call 211. https://t.co/RFgDpbwdOl. One sensor says #Oroville AQI is 999 (another says 809) this morning. Once the smoke clears enough for aircraft, they will be used to help firefighters pinpoint those hot spots and respond appropriately. The area is bordered by the Rogue River on the north side. Some appeared to be noting the faces and number plates of passersby. September 12, 2020. 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. All perimeters of the fire are in "mop-up and patrol status." #Paradise is forecast as Very Unhealthy and #Oroville is experiencing Hazardous air quality. It's the second day in a row of a 10 percent increase in fire containment. If the smoke layer thins enough, aircraft are on stand by to help firefighting efforts. 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. 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"Residents of Shady Cove should Be Set to evacuate! “She is tested, trusted and respected – having the rare combination of technical aptitude in field operations and administration.”. Winds are expected to increase Sunday which would clear some smoke out of the area. Although few vehicles were left in Mulino save those belonging to emergency services, on the trip there and again on back roads en route to Oregon City, men in trucks bearing thin blue line flags – a badge of membership for rightwing movements – were observed in states of hypervigilance. At least eight had been reported. #NorthComplexWestZone https://t.co/zHIwPisEyU pic.twitter.com/zuvWJd3erM. Dry, hot conditions had primed the landscape to burn. While this is good news, fire officials are wary of increased winds this afternoon that could test fire lines. EAGLE POINT, Ore. — The Worthington Fire is burning between Eagle Point and Butte Falls. All rights reserved. Sat 12 Sep 2020 18.13 EDT #FireSeason2020 #orwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/ZnT1F1Srdt, — NWS Medford (@NWSMedford) September 8, 2020, All content © copyright KDRV. On the west and northwest perimeters, the fire is backing down off of Highway 62. 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. Gusty south to west winds are expected tomorrow & Monday over the northern Valley & northern Sierra. Jackson County Road Department crews continue to pick up hazards along the Butte Falls Highway and power to Butte Falls has been restored. 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. 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 … Retardant was used to cool the fire and allowing dozerline to be constructed. Multiple agencies responded. 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. The fire is off Worthington road near the Brownsboro highway. Saturday, September 12, 2020 Vehicles lie damaged in the aftermath of the Obenchain Fire in Eagle Point, Oregon, September 11. 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. Fire officials said on Thursday that the "forward progress of the fire has been stopped" as cooler weather persists. 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. The South Obenchain Fire is now estimated at upwards of 25,000 acres, according to the latest from fire officials. Officials said that the fire burned to Star Lake Reservoir and just above Salt Creek Road. On Thursday afternoon, three journalists were confronted by men with AR-15s and summarily ordered to leave Molalla. Hundreds of thousands of acres have been scorched and thousands have fled their homes. 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. A farm is leveled by the South Obenchain Fire along Butte Falls Highway in Eagle Point, Oregon, September 10. Roughly 5,000 people have been evacuated from the Shady Cove area. Associated Press Scenes of devastation in Oregon; 500,000 evacuated as wildfires rage Published: Sept. 10, 2020 at 8:53 p.m. 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. EAST on Butte Falls-Fish Lake or South on Hwy 62 you will be escorted through Shady Cove. According to fire officials, the South Obenchain Fire was very active again today with running and spotting .3 miles ahead of the fire. Crews chased a few spots over the created fireline.". ‘Never been so afraid’: Oregonians face unrecognizable landscape, Opinion: fires are striking closer to us. REUTERS/Adrees Latif Reuters UPDATE: As of 8 pm Sunday evening, the South Obenchain Fire is 65 percent contained and holding at 32,671 acres. ODF said that firefighters are working on a line near Butte Falls Highway. The fire remains at 32,833 acres burned. "The east flank of the fire remains most active and continues to burn in steep terrain and heavy timber," officials said. 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. As of 8 p.m. Saturday, the Worthington Fire burning about five miles northeast of Eagle Point will shift from Oregon Department of Forestry command to a local Type 3 Incident Management Team. It's the second day in a row of a 10 percent increase in fire containment. A farm is leveled by the South Obenchain Fire along Butte Falls Highway in Eagle Point, Oregon, September 10. UPDATE: Evacuation orders for the South Obenchain Fire were unchanged as of Thursday morning, with few updates coming in from the fire lines. 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. 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. "In cooler parts of the fire, fire suppression repair work will begin in preparation for fall and winter rains," officials said. "Dry southeast winds pushed the fire towards Shady Cove resulting in the evacuation of 5000 residents," the agency said. According to Jackson County, Level 3 "GO" evacuation orders are in effect for residents closest to the fire. I have the absolute confidence in Mariana to lead OSFM operations through this critical time,” he continued. 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. On the south, west, and north flanks of the fire, crews have been reinforcing containment lines and mopping up hot spots. The Oregon Department of Forestry said that structures are threatened. In northern California, a forecast of gusty winds tomorrow and Monday are a cause for some concern, per the National Weather Service. As the fires turn the air toxic, unhoused people are especially vulnerable. Donate to Oregon Fires and Help Those in Need . My colleague Jason Wilson reports from Molalla, Oregon: Fear, uncertainty and disinformation gripped Molalla ahead of the evacuation. 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. 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. ET Spanning across 846,812 acres, the fire is 25% contained. "The southwest perimeter is holding. On its Facebook page overnight, Molalla police were forced to amend an earlier call for residents to report suspicious activity. 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. 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. Read about our policies and notice regarding Americans with Disabilities The Level 3 zone now encompasses Shady Cove, Trail, and everything to the east up to and including the west side of Crowfoot Road. In the wake of these unprecedented fires, many fundraisers have been created to help those affected. 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. 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. UPDATE: Level 3 "GO" evacuation orders are being expanded along Highway 62 Wednesday morning due to the South Obenchain Fire. 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. UPDATE: Containment for the South Obenchain Fire has increased again, going from 35 percent containment to 45 percent. 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 fire's northern tip has reached the Indian Creek area. The entire air operation must be shut down until the air space is reported clear. In addition to satellites, we can also use our radar to determine smoke plumes from fires. Brian Ballou with the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) told NewsWatch 12 that the Worthington Fire is now estimated at roughly 500 acres. Earlier this week, reporters were approached by an armed group, suspicious because of rumors that Antifa arsonists were afoot. This could bring periods of fire weather concerns, especially since vegetation is still very dry. We are here 24/7 to protect life an property. "The mountainous terrain means it’s a hard spot for dozers to dig a line," the agency said. A farm is leveled by the South Obenchain Fire along Butte Falls Highway in Eagle Point, Oregon, U.S., September 10, 2020. Further afield, other men with similar sympathies appeared to be on patrol. 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. 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 Air Quality Index in Oroville is between 800 and 1000 - well above where the government’s AQI chart cuts off at 500. "A spot fire that ignited near Reese Creek on Tuesday night has merged with the main South Obenchain Fire.". 11 Arizona on the road, 67-51. Temperatures Thursday afternoon in Eagle Point reached 100 degrees and high temperatures are expected to be above 90 through the weekend. While the fire has increased, crews have also increased containment to 20 percent as of 9 am Saturday morning. 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. On Monday, slies might stiill be gray, but “it will be a welcome gray, as moisture laden clouds increase,” per the weather service. An updated interactive map of Jackson County evacuations can be viewed here. On the east end of the fire, flames are about eight miles away from Butte Falls. For more info: https://t.co/8OMUxCyaUq@CALFIRE_MEU @CALFIRE_HUU @MendocinoNF pic.twitter.com/QGHwP96Q5A. UPDATE: Shady Cove and Trail are now under evacuation orders due to the South Obenchain Fire. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/jwujbHJAFQ. At least 12 residences have been destroyed by the fire. 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. On the south perimeter in the Worthington Road area, good dozer line is established and holding. The City of Eagle Point 17 Buchanan Avenue South P.O. This is a developing story and will be updated with more details as they emerge. UPDATE: Right now the fire is at 23,150 acres and 0% contained. Flames raced east from the fire toward Butte Falls on Thursday, forcing evacuations in the Butte Falls area and south to Highway 140. There is a temporary evacuation point at the Jackson County Expo, no sheltering is available," Jackson County Emergency Management said. 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