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Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two FiresSeptember 12, 2022Daily Update – 8:00 AMHighlights: Firefighters and air resources continued their efforts to contain a fire that spotted across the west bank of the Imnaha River. Air resources dropped 56 loads of retardant on that fire since it was discovered Saturday afternoon.

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.

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires September 9, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM Highlights: 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

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires September 8, 2022 

Double Creek, Sturgill, Nebo, Goat Mountain Two Fires September 7, 2022 

Double Creek and Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires September 6, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM Highlights: 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 Fires September 5, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM Highlights: 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). Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires:

Double Creek and Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires September 4, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM Highlights: There was significant fire growth on the Double Creek and Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires on Saturday as a result of strong winds, hot temperatures, and extremely dry conditions. The Oregon Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Green Team was mobilized on Saturday evening and will be in unified command with Pacific Northwest Team 2 for the Double Creek Fire. Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires:

Double Creek and Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires September 3, 2022 Daily Update – 8:00 AM Highlights: Pacific Northwest Team 2 assumed command of the Double Creek and Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires (Sturgill, Nebo, and Goat Mountain) at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 3. Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires: