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To make it more simple (yes, we are changin’ up things again), we have combined current and past fire incidents that have occurred today and those that are still actively burning.
OREGON
CENTRAL OREGON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

Jennie’s Peak Fire. | Credit: Prineville District
JENNIE’S PEAK 1039 RN FIRE. 14 miles S of Fossil. Transferred from IMT 2 Command back to the local unit. Min fire behavior. — 45,956 acres. 95% contained. — $2.1 Million cost-to-date.
FREMONT – WINEMA NATIONAL FOREST

Watson Creek Fire. | Credit: USFS
WATSON CREEK FIRE. 13 miles W of Paisley. Moderate fire behavior with group torching, wind-driven runs and short-range spotting. Numerous structures threatened. Closures in effect. — 56,185 acres. 50% contained. — 1,043 personnel. 28 crews. 76 engines. 5 helicopters. — $10.2 Million cost-to-date.
BLM – MEDFORD UNIT

Taylor Creek Fire. | Credit: USFS
TAYLOR CREEK FIRE. 10 miles W of Grants Pass. Min fire behavior. — 52,838 acres. 95% contained. — 390 personnel. 8 crews. 22 engines. — $29.9 Million cost-to-date.
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY

Ramsey Canyon Fire. | Credit: NWS IMET Operations.
RAMSEY CREEK FIRE. Medford Unit. 12 miles N of Eagle Point. Moderate fire behavior with backing, single-tree torching and spotting. Home and structures threatened. Road closures in effect. Evacuation orders have been lifted. — 1,971 acres. 40% contained. — 942 personnel. 27 crews. 51 engines. 3 helicopters. — 1 structure lost. — $4.4 Million cost-to-date.
OREGON PRIVATE LANDS
STUBBLEFIELD 1008 RN FIRE. 7 miles W of Condon. Minimal fire. — 54,221 acres. 95% contained. — 20 personnel. — 1 crew. 2 engines. — 2 structures lost. — $2.2 Million cost-to-date. — Started on private land.
ROGUE RIVER – SISKIYOU NATIONAL FOREST

Klondike Fire. | Credit: Weston Smith via Inciweb
KLONDIKE FIRE. 9 miles NW of Selma. Active fire behavior with uphill runs, single tree torching and flanking. Structures threatened. Closures in effect. — 89,597 acres. 37% contained. — 1,046 acres. 20 crews. 47 engines. 3 helos. $29.3 Million cost-to-date.

Lacey and Australian Firefighter. | Credit: Lacey FD13
NATCHEZ FIRE. 14 miles SE of Cave Junction. Moderate fire behavior with backing, torching and flanking. Structures threatened. Closures in effect. — 24,605 acres. 70% contained. — 504 personnel. 11 crews. 16 engines. 6 helicopters. — $32 Million cost-to-date.
SOUTH GILLIAM COUNTY RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
LONEROCK 1057 RN FIRE. 8 miles SE of Condon. Min fire behavior. — 5,056 acres. 95% contained. — 0 personnel. — $560,000 cost-to-date.
UMPQUA NATIONAL FOREST
COLUMBUS FIRE. 5 miles E of Tiller. Active fire behavior with backing, creeping and isolated torching. Closures in effect. — 10,226 acres. 56% contained. — Total 317 personnel. 3 crews. 13 engines. 2 bulldozers.

Miles Fire. | Credit: Miles Fire Information
MILES FIRE. 5 miles NE of Trail. Active fire behavior with isolated torching, backing and creeping. Structures threatened. Closures in effect. — 35,741 acres. 54% contained. 317 personnel. 3 crews. 13 engines. 2 helicopters. 2 structures lost. $77.4 Million cost-to-date.
SNOW SHOE FIRE. Approximately, 7 miles NE of Trail. 3,816 acres. 100% contained. Part of the 2018 South Umpqua Complex Fire. — Total 317 personnel. 3 crews. 13 engines. 2 bulldozers.
ROUND TOP FIRE. 154 acres. 7 miles NE of Trail. 154 acres. 100% contained. Part of the 2018 South Umpqua Complex Fire. — Total 317 personnel. 3 crews. 13 engines. 2 bulldozers.
WILLIAMETTE NATIONAL FOREST

Terwillinger Fire. | Credit: NWS IMET Operations
TERWILLINGER FIRE. 5 miles SE of Blue River. Active fire behavior with flanking, spotting and group torching. Structures threatened. Closures in effect. Rain fell over the area on Sunday. — 5,398 acres. 2% contained. — 382 personnel. 9 crews. 16 engines. 4 helicopters. — $2.1 Million cost-to-date.
WASHINGTON STATE
COLVILLE NATIONAL FOREST
HORNS MOUNTAIN FIRE. 19 miles N of Evans. Transferred from IMT2 back to the local unit on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. Moderate fire behavior with backing, isolated torching and smoldering. Rain fell over the area on Sunday. — 5,439 acres. 85% contained. — 516 personnel. 13 crews. 10 engines. 3 helicopters. — $9.6 Million cost-to-date.
NE WASHINGTON INTERAGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
CORBETT FIRE. Corbett Creek Road. Stevens County. Crown, grass and brush. PC277 IC at 1630 hours. Dispatched resources at 1556 hours. Controlled/contained at 1615 hours. 0.01 acre. Unknown cause.

Boyds Fire | Credit: USFS
BOYDS FIRE. 3 miles W of Kettle Falls. Transfer of IMT2 command back to local unit to occur on August 29, 2018. Min fire behavior. — 4,549 acres. 81% contained. — 502 personnel. 12 crews. 30 engines. 4 helicopter. — 9 structures lost — $11 Million cost-to-date.
OKANOGAN – WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST

Crescent Mountain Fire. | Credit: USFS
CRESCENT MOUNTAIN FIRE. 18 miles W of Winthrop. Minimal fire behavior. Structures threatened. Closures in effect. Rain fell over area on Sunday. — 42,784 acres. 24% contained. — 559 personnel. 10 crews. 29 engines. 7 helicopters. — $15.9 Million cost-to-date.

McLeod Fire. | Credit: USFS
MCLEOD FIRE. 8 miles N of Mazama. Min fire behavior. Structures threatened. Closures. Rain fell over area on Sunday. — 21,585 acres. 5% contained. — 391 personnel. 9 crews. 35 engines. — $3.8 Million cost-to-date.
HOLMAN FIRE. 19 miles NW of Mazama. Min fire behavior. Structures threatened. Closures in effect. — 284 acres. 1% contained. — 0 resources — $4,000 cost-to-date.

Cougar Creek Fire. | Credit: USFS
COUGAR CREEK FIRE. 12 miles NW of Ardenvoir. Min fire behavior. Structures threatened. Closures in effect. Rain fell over area yesterday. — 41,324 acres. 45% contained. — 762 personnel. 18 crews. 27 engines. 9 helicopters. — $30 Million cost-to-date.
BANNOCK LAKES FIRE. 14 miles SW of Stehekin. Min fire behavior. Closures in effect. Rain fell over the area on Sunday. — 485 acres. 0% contained. — 0 resources. — $39k cost-to-date.

Miriam Fire. | Credit: USFS
MIRIAM FIRE. 15 miles E of Packwood. Min fire behavior. — 4,228 acres. 40% contained. — 281 personnel. 5 crews. 3 engines. 4 helos. — $11.5 Million cost-to-date.
OLYMPIC NATIONAL FOREST

Maple Fire. | Credit: Olympic Forest
MAPLE FIRE. 2,600 acres. 45% contained. Rain fell over the area last night.
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