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Petes Lake Fire

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Unit Information

Willamette National Forest 
Oregon 
Springfield, 
Oregon 
97477 
Willamette National Forest 
Oregon 
Springfield, 
Oregon 
97477 

Incident Contacts

  • Petes Lake Fire Information
    Email:
    2023.peteslake@firenet.gov
    Phone:
    541-215-6735
    Hours:
    8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Photographs Gallery

Crews Gather at Morning Briefing
Crews stand gathered aroundd a speaker on a platform with a map behind them at a briefing
Crews stand gathered aroundd a speaker on a platform with a map behind them at a briefing
Crews Gather at Morning Briefing

Crews gather for morning briefing as work on the Lookout and Bedrock Fires nears completion.

A Handful of Chipped Woody Debris
a handful of chipped woody debris, with chips dispersed across the forest floor in the background
a handful of chipped woody debris, with chips dispersed across the forest floor in the background
A Handful of Chipped Woody Debris

Heavy equipment is used to reduce woody debris to chips which are returned to the landscape as part of suppression repair efforts. 

Backhauled Equipment and Hoses
hoses laid out ready to be cleaned for future deployment
hoses laid out ready to be cleaned for future deployment
Backhauled Equipment and Hoses

In a process called "backhaul," crews bring hose and other equipment to the fire camp where it is cleaned and returned to the cache to be ready for the next incident. 

CAUTION SIGN - Falling Debris
A caution sign is placed in front of a burned area with the words "Caution, watch for falling debris"
A caution sign is placed in front of a burned area with the words "Caution, watch for falling debris"
CAUTION SIGN - Falling Debris

As emergency closures are lifted, it is imperative to remain vigilant and cautious when entering fire-impacted areas. Keep a special watch for hazards such as falling trees and loose debris. 

Suppression Repair Efforts - Firefighter Clearing Debris
chips can be seen flying behind a firefighter as chainsaw is used to cut a log
chips can be seen flying behind a firefighter as chainsaw is used to cut a log
Suppression Repair Efforts - Firefighter Clearing Debris

Firefighters are clearing debris in areas affected by suppression efforts. 

Lookout Fire Camp, Rain Clouds
Rain Clouds seen over the Lookout Fire Camp on September 27th, 2023
Rain Clouds seen over the Lookout Fire Camp on September 27th, 2023
Lookout Fire Camp, Rain Clouds

Rain Clouds seen over the Lookout Fire Camp on September 27th, 2023

Know before you go. It’s hunting season in Oregon.
Know before you go. It’s hunting season in Oregon.
Know before you go. It’s hunting season in Oregon.
Know before you go. It’s hunting season in Oregon.

It’s hunting season in Oregon, and it is still fire season as well. Hunters may be traveling in areas with moderate to high fire dangers or fire closures from recent or ongoing wildfires. Before you go hunting this season, be sure to check out our Alerts webpage for current closure information. Keep in mind, closures can change depending on fire activity. Please hunt safely and be sure of your target. Remember, you are sharing the woods with other people working and recreating close by!

More info about hunting on the Siuslaw National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/act.../willamette/recreation/hunting

Smoke Outlook Sunday, September 24, 2023
Smoke Outlook Sunday, September 24, 2023
Smoke Outlook Sunday, September 24, 2023
Smoke Outlook Sunday, September 24, 2023

Smoke Outlook Sunday, September 24, 2023

Behind the scenes - Incident Command Post
Behind the scenes - Incident Command Post
Behind the scenes - Incident Command Post
Behind the scenes - Incident Command Post

Behind the scenes - Incident Command Post

Smoke Outlook for the Pete's Lake Fire for Thursday Sept 21 2023
Smoke Outlook for the Pete's Lake Fire for Thursday Sept 21 2023
Smoke Outlook for the Pete's Lake Fire for Thursday Sept 21 2023
Smoke Outlook for the Pete's Lake Fire for Thursday Sept 21 2023

Smoke Outlook for the Pete's Lake Fire for Thursday Sept 21 2023

Smoke Outlook Saturday Sept 23 2023
Smoke Outlook Saturday Sept 23 2023
Smoke Outlook Saturday Sept 23 2023
Smoke Outlook Saturday Sept 23 2023

Smoke Outlook Saturday Sept 23 2023

Pete's Lake Fire Incident Command Post at Sunrise
Pete's Lake Fire Incident Command Post at Sunrise
Pete's Lake Fire Incident Command Post at Sunrise
Pete's Lake Fire Incident Command Post at Sunrise

Pete's Lake Fire Incident Command Post at Sunrise. Photo PHW2 PIO Kale Casey

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