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Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 13, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AM

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 12, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AM

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 11, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AM

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 10, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AMHighlights: The cooler weather has moderated fire behavior somewhat in the timber, but the fire is still actively spreading in the grass. Structure protection preparations are complete along Lostine Road. Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) task forces continue to assist with operations on the south side of Double Creek.Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires

 Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 9, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AMHighlights: Overall, fire activity was much lighter than previous days. Containment on the Double Creek Fire increased to 15 percent for an area of ten miles along the Imnaha River corridor, between Imnaha and Freezeout Road. The Double Creek fire advanced to the Snake River in the Pittsburg Landing area. A River Group has been established to assess and protect structures along the Snake River.Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires

There will be a Community Meeting for the Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires tonight at 6 pm. The meeting will be held at the Joseph Community Events Center (102 E First, Joseph, OR) and broadcast live on Facebook. Please submit your questions for the presenters to 2022.doublecreek@firenet.gov before the meeting. We will also monitor the chat during the meeting to answer our virtual attendees questions. 

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 8, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AMCommunity Meeting Tonight: There will be a community meeting to discuss the Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires tonight at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Joseph Event Center (102 E First, Joseph, OR) and will also be streamed live on Facebook.

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 7, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AMCommunity Meeting: There will be a community meeting to discuss the Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires on Thursday, September 8 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Joseph Event Center (102 E First, Joseph, OR) and will also be streamed live on Facebook.

Double Creek and Eagle Cap Wilderness FiresSeptember 6, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AMHighlights: There was an increase in fire activity on the southern end of the Double Creek Fire on Monday afternoon. Fire activity remained relatively light on the Nebo, Sturgill, and Goat Mountain 2 Fires. In anticipation of extreme fire weather, Oregon Governor Kate Brown night invoked the Conflagration Act for the Sturgill Fire on Monday. The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) ordered five additional task forces to support the fire.

Double Creek and Eagle Cap Wilderness FiresSeptember 5, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AMHighlights: Fire activity was significantly less on Sunday for both the Double Creek and Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires. Although temperatures were warm and relative humidity values were low, winds were much lighter than the previous day. Additional resources continue to arrive, including task forces form the Oregon Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM).