Garner Complex Morning Update – 7-28-18 – 9:30am

GARNER COMPLEX #UPDATE
Morning Update 7-28-18 – 9:30pm

QUICK FACTS:
Size: 29,039 acres
Change in last 24 hrs. +3,942 acres
Containment: 27%
Start Date/Time: 7/15/2018 9:00a.m.
Expected Containment Date: 8/7/18
Location: Josephine County
Cause: Lightning
Est. Cost: $23.7 million
Personnel: 2,637
Assigned Resources:
Handcrews: 82
Engines: 114
Dozers: 32
Water Tenders: 44
Assigned Aircraft: 35
Structure Task Forces: 11

Members of the public have a chance today to get information first-
hand at a public meeting. The meeting is at 3 p.m. Saturday at North Valley High School, 6741 Monument Drive, Grants Pass.
Volatile, erratic fire activity continues, particularly on the Taylor Creek Fire. The hot, dry weather conditions in the region promote fire growth and make it harder for firefighters to suppress the fire. Fire managers say there is active fire behavior on just about every area of the fire, particularly around the perimeter.
A red flag warning is in place for the third straight day because of continued hot, dry and windy conditions. Today’s red flag warning is from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. A red flag warning indicates that conditions are prime for increased fire activity.
Taylor Fire: Structure task forces and wildland firefighters are working together, especially in the following road areas: Limpy Cr. Rd, Shan Cr. Rd, W. Pickett Rd, Pickett Rd., Galice Rd, and Taylor Cr. Rd. areas where the fire is nearing structure protection areas. To date, no structures have been damaged or lost. In the southwest corner, the Unmanned Air System (drone) located a 10’ x 10’ spot that firefighters were able to contain.
Spencer Fire: Mop up in 300-400 ft.
Grave Creek Fire: The fire was active along the south end of the fire perimeter. Firefighters continue today to establish control lines in that area. Other areas are stable. Firefighters are involved in mopping-up operations, up to 100 ft inside the perimeter.
Pleasant Creek Fire: Hand-held infra-red showed hot spots that crews will work on today.
“Ready, Set, Go! (Levels 1-3) evacuation levels are changing daily. To check the status of a particular residence or address, call the Southwest Oregon Joint Information Center at 541-474-5305 (hours: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., with a recorded message for after hour calls). The Red Cross evacuation center is at Grants Pass High School, 830 NE Ninth Street.
FIRE ACREAGES BY FIRE:
Taylor Creek 20,137 grew by 3,660 ac. in last 24 hrs.
Pleasant Creek 836 no change in last 24 hrs.
Grave Creek/Section 14/Ditch Creek 7,833 grew 282 in last 24 hrs.
Spencer Creek 228 no change in last 24 hrs.
King Mtn. 6 no change in last 24 hrs.

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Updated and New Evacuation Levels from the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office for the Taylor Creek Fire #GarnerComplex 7-27-18 – 2:30PM

INCIDENT: Taylor Creek Fire Evacuation Level Updates
INCIDENT DATE AND TIME: 7/27/18 @ 2:30 pm
REPORTING DEPUTY: C. Krauss
DETAILS:
EVACUATION LEVEL UPGRADES:


Riverbanks Rd:
o Riverbanks Road between Limpy Creek Road and Pickett Creek Road including all secondary roads and streets are being upgraded from a LEVEL 1 “BE READY” to a LEVEL 2 ”BE SET” 

Galice Road:
o Galice Road between Stratton Creek Bridge and Taylor Creek Road are being upgraded from a LEVEL 1 “BE READY” to a LEVEL 2 “BE SET”


As a reminder: A LEVEL 2 “BE SET” evacuation notification means that you must be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice.


This level indicates there is significant danger to your area, and residents should either voluntarily relocate to a shelter or with family/friends outside of the affected area, or if choosing to remain, be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice.


Residents MAY have time to gather necessary items, but doing so is at their own risk.


Emergency services cannot guarantee that they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. 

Area media services will be asked to broadcast periodic updates.


If you have not signed up for Josephine County Citizen Alert, Josephine County’s emergency notification system, you can sign up on line atwww.rvem.org.


The Red Cross evacuation shelter remains active at Grants Pass High School, 830 NE 9th St, Grants Pass, OR 97526.

Garner Complex Update – 7-27-18 – 9:00am

GARNER COMPLEX #UPDATE
Evening Update 7-26-18 – 9:30pm
QUICK FACTS:
Size: 25,097 acres
Change in last 24 hrs. +3,654 acres
Containment: 25%
Start Date/Time: 7/15/2018 9:00a.m.
Expected Containment Date: 8/7/18
Location: Josephine County
Cause: Lightning
Est. Cost: $19.8 million
Personnel: 2530
Assigned Resources:
Handcrews: 76
Engines: 112
Dozers: 32
Water Tenders: 41
Assigned Aircraft: 27
Structure Task Forces: 9
Fire activity was heavy around the perimeter of the Taylor Creek Fire yesterday and overnight into this morning. The column grew to an estimated height of 8-10,000 ft. exceeding the top of the ridge. Last night the fire was most active in the Shan Creek area. Some primary control lines were crossed, but secondary lines held the fire.
The Taylor Creek Fire is expanding on several fronts. Fire fighters are gathering intel on the fire perimeter and scouting for future containment lines. Fire managers are constantly evaluating current information and making contingency plans.
The unstable nature of the fire is requiring careful reconnaissance and evaluation before firefighters engage. Structure protection task forces have a heavy presence in the area and have been planning with wildland resources should the fire move through residential areas.
Historic hot and dry conditions continue in the region. A red flag warning will be in effect today from 1 to 9 p.m. today. That means that a combination of heat, wind and low humidity create a prime condition for increased fire activity. Winds from the north today will push the smoke south. For the next 3-5 days expect to see heavy smoke and a smoke column. Fire activity will be more visible at night.
Weather conditions are likely to be favorable for using planes and helicopters in support of on the ground firefighters. However, high demand from other wildland fires may limit availability to the Garner Complex.
On the positive side, the Grave Creek Fire on the eastern side of the Garner Complex, is doing well. Perimeter lines are holding and firefighters are predominately doing mop-up work on that fire, up to 100 ft in some places. Mop-up means making sure the fire is out and cold. There remains a limited amount of fire activity on the Grave Creek was in the southwestern portion of the fire footprint. A structure protection task force will be supporting a burnout operation today on the south end of the fire.
The Josephine County Sheriff on Thursday extended the mandatory evacuation areas near Shan Creek. Up-to-date information on evacuations are available from the Joint Information Center at 541-474-5305 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
FIRE ACREAGES BY FIRE:
Taylor Creek 16, 476
Pleasant Creek 836
Grave Creek/Section 14/Ditch Creek 7,557
Spencer Creek 228
Current Evacuation Orders: ******
Pleasant Creek Rd: Levels 2 and 3
Grave Cr. Rd is Level 3 north of intersection with Ditch Cr. Rd.
Pickett Rd and all cross roads are Level 2 and West Picket Rd. is Level 3.
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Garner Complex Evening Update – 7-26-18 9:30PM

GARNER COMPLEX #UPDATE
Evening Update 7-26-18 – 9:30pm
QUICK FACTS:
Size: 21,443 acres
Change in last 24 hrs. +1,499 acres
Containment: 25%
Start Date/Time: 7/15/2018 9:00a.m.
Expected Containment Date: 8/7/18
Location: Josephine County
Cause: Lightning
Est. Cost: $19.8 million
Personnel: 2530
Assigned Resources:
Handcrews: 76
Engines: 112
Dozers: 32
Water Tenders: 41
Assigned Aircraft: 27
Structure Task Forces: 9
Fire Status: The Red Flag weather today with temperature over 100 degrees and low relative humidity, allowed some areas of the fire to burn intensely within the control lines resulting in the smoke columns that were seen this afternoon. At this time, all fires are within the control lines, with a lot of interior burning. Air and ground resources are working around all the fires.
Taylor Creek Fire: The fire has backed to the upper end of the Limpy Cr. Well within the control lines, the fire spotted across Shan Cr. Rd. and crews and aircraft are working in coordination to control the spot. Conditions were too smoky to fly retardant today. Air reconnaissance flights are occurring to monitor the spot fire location. The interior unburned areas in drainages are experiencing islands of trees burning and active fire behavior thus producing a lot of smoke, which can be dramatic looking but are well within the interior of the fire. Based on the forecasted weather pattern, this fire behavior pattern is expected to continue.
A Level 3 Evacuation affects all of Shan Cr. Rd., Limpy Cr. Rd. and Rockinghorse Rd. To see the most current evacuation maps, go to the Josephine County website at www.co.josephine.or.us.
There are two OSFM structural task forces that will be in the West Pickett Rd., Limpy Creek Rd. and Shan Creek Rd. areas. They are mobile to go where needed. There is one task force assigned to the Pleasant Creek Rd. area.
Graves Creek Fire: The control lines are holding well and mop-up is under way. There are sill several unburned islands on this fire as well but firefighters are not experiencing control issues at this time.
Pleasant Creek Fire: Control lines are plumbed with fitting and hose and holding. The south end has improved since yesterday. The southwest corner has fire backing to the road.
Earlier today Governor Kate Brown visited the Garner Creek Incident Fire Camp. She received a briefing about the fire from the Incident Commanders followed by a tour of fire camp.
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Garner Complex Update – Upgraded Evacuation to Level 3 on Shan Road – 7-26-18 11:45am

INCIDENT: Fire Evacuation Level Changes for:
All of Shan Creek Rd is now a Level 3 “GO”!
All residences on the west side of Riverbanks Road between Shan Creek Road and 6050 Riverbanks Road, including Rocking Horse Drive, are being UPGRADED to a Level 2 “BE READY”.

INCIDENT DATE AND TIME: 7/26/18 @ 11:15 am
REPORTING DEPUTY: C. Krauss
DETAILS:  LEVEL 3 “GO”

Due to the fast moving Taylor Creek wildfire, all residents on Shan Creek Roads are being placed on a Level 3 “GO” Evacuation!
 Do not delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home.
 This may be the last notice you receive.
 A shelter has been established at Grants Pass High School.

LEVEL 2 ”BE SET”
All residences on the west side of Riverbanks Road between Shan Creek Road and 6050 Riverbanks Road, including 6050 Riverbanks and Rocking Horse Drive, are being UPGRADED to a Level 2 “BE READY” Evacuation.

A LEVEL 2 “BE SET” evacuation notification means that you must be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice.

This level indicates there is significant danger to your area, and residents should either voluntarily relocate to a shelter or with family/friends outside of the affected area, or if choosing to remain, be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice.

Residents MAY have time to gather necessary items, but doing so is at their own risk.
Emergency services cannot guarantee that they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Area media services will be asked to broadcast periodic updates.

If you have not signed up for Josephine County Citizen’s Alert, Josephine County’s emergency notification system, you can sign up on line at www.rvem.org.

A human shelter has been established at the Grants Pass High School.

An animal shelter has been established at the Josephine County Fairgrounds.

These evacuation notices are based on fire activity from the Taylor Creek Fire.

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