Dayton, WA. – The Green Ridge Fire burns on steep, rugged terrain in the Pomeroy Ranger District, about 30 miles east of Walla Walla, Washington. Values ​​at risk include structures, the Mill Creek watershed, wilderness and nearby recreation areas.
The Columbia County Sheriff has issued a Level 1 evacuation notice for a large area north of the blaze. Level 1 means BE READY for a potential evacuation. Residents should regularly monitor emergency service websites and local media for information. The notice and the map are published on the Inciweb and Facebook sites (see links on the right).
Yesterday, firefighters completed protective measures for the structure on the Oregon Butte lookout. The fire spread generally south and southeast, over West Butte Ridge, east of Turkey Creek.
Today crews cut, clean and shred vegetation, and continue to lay pipes to provide water to reinforce indirect fire lines along Kendall Skyline Road and Route 4608 to the south and east. west of the fire. Line scouting and locating continues east and north to identify landscape features, such as trails and areas without vegetation, where the indirect line of fire will be most likely to contain fire. Teams will continue to improve the protection of the structure around the Godman Guardhouse and the Little Turkey Tail Residential Recreation Area. When the terrain and fire behavior allow crews to engage safely, firefighters will directly limit the spread of fire using helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.
On July 16, 2021, Umatilla National Forest implemented a forest-wide closure throughout Umatilla National Forest. The forest is closed due to extreme fire danger and several fires in the forest. Additional information on this closure is available on the Forest website.
Firefighters are reminding everyone that the current fire danger rating is EXTREME and that public use restrictions involving the use of a chainsaw, smoking and off-road travel are in effect.
The latest information on the fires will be posted on the Blue Mountains Fire Information Blog. To receive updates on the fires in the Blue Mountains, follow our blog at http://bluemountainfireinfo.blogspot.com/. Additional information on the Umatilla National Forest is available at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/umatilla.
Prevention message: On average, man-made forest fires account for 87% of all forest fires each year. Many of these wildfires occur near roads, communities and recreational areas, posing a significant threat to public safety. Please work and recreate responsibly.
Level 1 Evacuation Notice Green Ridge Fire as of 1800 07/17/21
THIS LEVEL 1 EVACUATION NOTICE INCLUDES ALL LAND SOUTH AND EAST OF THE FOLLOWING AREA DESCRIBED IN COLUMBIA COUNTY: From the intersection of County Road 9233 (Tucannon Road) and County Road 1931 (Hartsock Grade Road / Maloney Mountain Road); south on County Road 1931 to the forest line; west and south along the treeline to County Road 1931; thence westerly along County Road 1931 to its intersection with County Road 1424 (at Eckler Mountain Snow Park); south on County Road 1424 (Kendall Skyline Road) to the treeline where Forest Service Road 46 begins; south on Forest Service Road 46 to Midway Campground, then east to Columbia / Garfield County line; then north and west along the Columbia / Garfield County line to the point of commencement.
Level 1-Green, Ready PEOPLE ARE ADVISED THAT CURRENT OR PROPOSED THREATS OF THE HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH APPROACHING FIRES ARE SERIOUS. THIS IS THE TIME FOR PREPARATION AND TRAVEL PRECAUTIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, MOBILE PROPERTIES AND (UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES) PETS AND LIVESTOCK.
YOU WILL BE ADVISED THAT THE TERMS CHANGE. REGIONAL RADIO AND TELEVISION STATIONS HAVE BEEN REQUESTED TO BROADCAST PERIODIC UPDATES. IF CONDITIONS DEGRADE, WE WILL DO ALL TO CONTACT YOU. IF YOU ARE AWAY FROM YOUR HOME FOR MORE THAN A SHORT PERIOD, PLEASE LEAVE A NOTE WITH YOUR NAME AND CONTACT PHONE NUMBER IN A VISIBLE PLACE.
AN ATTEMPT WILL BE MADE TO CONTACT YOU BY PHONE. Sheriff Joe Helm Columbia County, WA COLUMBIA SHERIFF OFFICE 341 EAST MAIN STREET; CONTINUED 1 Joseph Helm DAYTON, WASHINGTON 99328 SHERIFF (509) 382-1100 Business (509) 382-2518 Expedition (509) 382-4765 Fax THIS LEVEL 1 EVACUATION NOTICE WILL REMAIN IN PLACE UNTIL THE COUNTY SHERIFF FROM COLUMBIA BE CANCELED.
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