Alaska Team 1 that was prepositioned in Redmond is joining NW Team 6 to begin managing the eastern zone of the Cedar Creek Fire, effective tomorrow. Crews and equipment are prepared for initial attack on any new starts or spot fires and will relay current conditions throughout the evening. In anticipation of the Red Flag Warning, firefighters will be strategically placed around the fire overnight. On the western portion of the fire area, holding and improving lines is the primary objective. Crews will continue point protection in the Cultus Lake area. Today’s Activities: Today, firefighters will establish an anchor point on the northeastern edge of Waldo Lake and work towards Little Cultus Lake as a primary line of defense. Strategic burning operations were successfully completed on the northwestern edge of the fire along Forest Road (FR) 2417 and southwest edge along FR 2421 to secure lines at those points. Crews worked on point protection in the Cultus Lake Area securing aluminum structure wrap around the lodge and surrounding cabins, in addition to setting up sprinkler systems. The fire is four miles from Crane Prairie Reservoir. In the east, it touched the base of Lemish Butte and crossed Charlton Butte.
It reached Lower Quinn Lake and Irish Lake in the north. Virtual Community Meeting: Today Thursday, September 8th, 7:00PM, focused on Deschutes County and Central Oregon, virtually on the Cedar Creek Fire Facebook Page.Ĭurrent Situation: Yesterday, the fire continued to push northeast of Waldo Lake.
Winds are expected to increase throughout Friday evening with speeds 15-25 mph and gust up to 50 mph. Winds speeds are expected to be 15-25 mph with gusts of up to 35 mph-Friday morning and afternoon. RED FLAG WARNING: A Red Flag Warning will be in effect starting at midnight, Friday morning, due to low humidities and strong east winds.
Visit Deschutes and Lane County websites for up-to-date information. Sign up for Lane County's emergency alert notification system.NEW EVACUATION LEVELS: Yesterday, theDeschutes County Sheriff’s Office has increased their evacuation levels for Cultus Lake and Crane Prairie Reservoir. This project was developed in partnership with Lane County, the City of Eugene, and the City of Springfield Emergency Management Teams. Entry into evacuated areas may be denied until conditions are safe. This will be the last notice you receive. DO NOT delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. If you choose to ignore this advisement, you must understand that emergency services may not be able to assist you further. Danger to your area is current or imminent and you should evacuate immediately. You may have time to gather necessary items, but doing so is at your own risk. You should either voluntarily relocate outside of the affected area or, if choosing to remain, be ready to evacuate at a moment's notice. This level indicates there is a significant danger to your area. LEVEL 2 - BE SET: You must be prepared to leave at a moment's notice. If conditions worsen, emergency services personnel may contact you via an emergency notification system. This is the time for preparation and the precautionary movement of people with special needs, mobile property and (under certain circumstances) pets and livestock. LEVEL 1 - BE READY: You should be aware of the danger that exists in their area, monitor emergency services websites and local media for information. Zones will be identified by number and informed to evacuate using Lane County Level 1, 2, and 3 evacuation system: Emergency evacuations will be communicated through emergency notification systems as well as regional radio stations. T he interactive map of the zones and evacuee assembly points will give you the opportunity to enter your address and learn your evacuation zone number. The Evacuations Zones allow community members, emergency services, emergency managers, and 9-1-1 to be on the same page when initiating a mass evacuation due to an emergency. severe weather event, wildfire, flooding, etc.) requiring evacuation. In our continued effort to enhance the safety of our communities, Eugene Springfield Fire has developed Evacuation Zones to be used in case of an emergency (i.e.
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