BMIDC Morning Briefing, Saturday, September 22nd, 2018

BMIDC MORNING BRIEFING
Saturday, September 22nd,  2018
Umatilla National Forest	0	0
Wallowa Whitman National Forest	0	0
Vale District BLM Baker Area	0	0
NEO Oregon Department of Forestry	0	0
WA DNR Snake River Unit	0	0
BIA Umatilla Agency	0	0
Total	0	0
INCIDENT SUMMARY
9/21 Fire Activity:  Example OR-WWF-000206, East Pine.  BPFZ.  T7S R46E Sec 16 NESW.  Fish Lake Road Area.  6 Miles North of Halfway, OR.  1.3 Acres.  Lightning Caused.  Grass and Timber.

Cabbage Fire final update

Pendleton, OR-Firefighters continue to make good progress on containing the Cabbage Fire. Crews were on scene through the night locating and extinguishing hotspots near the fire line. Resources will continue working at the scene today. The fire burned 125 acres in open timber and grass. It is 100% lined and 50% contained. The cause of the fire was determined to be a prescribed burn being conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs which escaped.

No structures were damaged in the fire. The public is encouraged to use caution when traveling through the area on I-84 and Highway 30, as firefighting equipment will remain at the scene through today. Check www.tripcheck.com for current traffic information. This will be the final update for this incident unless conditions change.

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BMIDC MORNING BRIEFING
Tuesday, September 21st,  2018
Umatilla National Forest	0	0
Wallowa Whitman National Forest	1	0
Vale District BLM Baker Area	0	0
NEO Oregon Department of Forestry	2	100.25
WA DNR Snake River Unit	0	0
BIA Umatilla Agency	0	0
Total	3	100.25
INCIDENT SUMMARY
9/20 Fire Activity:  OR-973S-001054, Cabbage. PDT ODF, T1N R34E Sec8 NWSE, Cabbage Hill, 6 Mi E of Pendleton, OR.  100 acres.  Grass, Timber. OR-971S-001058, Little Creek.  LGD ODF, T4S R41E Sec 16 NENW, Bald Mountain, 10 Miles East of Union.  0.25 acres.  Slash. Example OR-WWF-000206, East Pine.  BPFZ.  T7S R46E Sec 16 NESW.  Fish Lake Road Area.  6 Miles North of Halfway, OR.  1.3 Acres.  Lightning Caused.  Grass and Timber.

Wind driven Cabbage Fire burning near Pendleton along Interstate 84

Pendleton, OR-Fire resources are responding to a wind-driven wildfire burning near Interstate 84, 6 miles southeast of Pendleton. The fire is approximately 80 acres and is burning in open timber stands and grass. Winds in the area are estimated to be 15 mph.
The fire is threatening 8 primary residences and 16 outbuildings. Traffic impacts are minimal at this point, however, motorists are encouraged to check www.tripcheck.com for current traffic information.
Numerous agencies have provided resources for the firefighting effort. Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Fire Department, East Umatilla Rural Fire District, Pendleton Fire Department, , USFS, BIA and ODF resources are on scene. 10 engines, 2 helicopters, 4 Single Engine Air Tankers, 1 air attack, and 3 dozers have responded.
The public is reminded that ODF’s Northeast Oregon District has additional public use restrictions intended to reduce human caused wildfires in place. The Regulated Use Closure prohibits open burning, and restricts non-industrial chainsaw use, mowing and cutting of dry grass, and welding and cutting of metal. Other activities included in the restriction can be found at http://bmidc.org/restrictions.shtml. Fire conditions are MODERATE to HIGH throughout the region. Please use caution to help prevent forest fires.
To report a fire, contact:
Blue Mountain Interagency Dispatch (541) 963-7171
Or, call 9-1-1.
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BMIDC Morning Briefing , Thursday September 20th, 2018

BMIDC MORNING BRIEFING
Tuesday, September 20th,  2018
Umatilla National Forest	0	0
Wallowa Whitman National Forest	0	0
Vale District BLM Baker Area	0	0
NEO Oregon Department of Forestry	0	0
WA DNR Snake River Unit	0	0
BIA Umatilla Agency	0	0
Total	0	0
INCIDENT SUMMARY
9/19 Fire Activity:  No new wildfire activity to report. Example OR-WWF-000206, East Pine.  BPFZ.  T7S R46E Sec 16 NESW.  Fish Lake Road Area.  6 Miles North of Halfway, OR.  1.3 Acres.  Lightning Caused.  Grass and Timber.

BMIDC MORNING BRIEFING
Tuesday, September 19th,  2018
Umatilla National Forest	0	0
Wallowa Whitman National Forest	0	0
Vale District BLM Baker Area	0	0
NEO Oregon Department of Forestry	0	0
WA DNR Snake River Unit	0	0
BIA Umatilla Agency	0	0
Total	0	0
INCIDENT SUMMARY
9/18 Fire Activity:  No new wildfire activity to report. Example OR-WWF-000206, East Pine.  BPFZ.  T7S R46E Sec 16 NESW.  Fish Lake Road Area.  6 Miles North of Halfway, OR.  1.3 Acres.  Lightning Caused.  Grass and Timber.

BMIDC Morning Briefing, Tuesday, September 18th, 2018

BMIDC MORNING BRIEFING
Tuesday, September 18th,  2018
Umatilla National Forest	0	0
Wallowa Whitman National Forest	0	0
Vale District BLM Baker Area	0	0
NEO Oregon Department of Forestry	1	0.25
WA DNR Snake River Unit	0	0
BIA Umatilla Agency	0	0
Total	1	0.25
INCIDENT SUMMARY
9/17 Fire Activity:  OR-973S-0001029, Blue Pine Road. PDT ODF. T4N R36E Sec 25 SESW. Weston Mt area. 11 Miles East of Athena, OR. Human Caused. Grass. Example OR-WWF-000206, East Pine.  BPFZ.  T7S R46E Sec 16 NESW.  Fish Lake Road Area.  6 Miles North of Halfway, OR.  1.3 Acres.  Lightning Caused.  Grass and Timber.