561:, the B&B Complex Fires continued to burn on the Deschutes and Willamette National Forests and on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation. During the day, there were 2,081 firefighters on scene including 60 hand crews, 75 pumper trucks, and 10 helicopters. Both the Bear Butte and Booth fires were very active with many spot fires and a number of short crowning runs fanned by gusty winds. In the Bear Butte area, the fire continued to burn in thick forest. Crews continued building lines along the flanks of the fire using hand tools and bulldozers. In the Booth Fire area, firefighters controlled a 100 acres (0.40 km) spot fire along the southeast front, reducing the threat to Camp Sherman. Crews held their lines near Hoodoo while other firefighters extended the fire line along the west end of the fire, north of Potato Hill. At the end of the day, the total acreage burned was 40,815 acres (165.17 km) while the interagency incident management team estimated that the fire was 30 percent contained.
701:, the B&B fire continued to burn in rugged country on both sides of the Cascades. During the day, there were 2,379 firefighters on scene supported by 112 pumper trucks and 14 helicopters. West of Camp Sherman crews worked with hand tools supported by pumper trucks and helicopters to improve containment lines. In the afternoon, gusty winds blew embers across the Metolius River, starting a .25 acres (0.0010 km) spot fire on the east side of the river near Lower Bridge Campground. The fire was extinguished by the end of the day. West of the Cascades, hand crews continued mopping up on the north and west sides of the fire near Table Lake and Bear Butte in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness area and on the neighboring Warm Springs Reservation. Crews improved fire lines near Marion Lake and continued providing on-site protection at Camp Pioneer. By the end of the day, the total acreage burned was estimated to be 88,737 acres (359.11 km).
628:, there were 2,292 personnel working on the fire including 65 fire crews, 79 pumper trucks, and 12 helicopters. The fire activity was reduced during the day. However, individual trees and small groups of trees continued to torch and a number of small spot fire required attention. The primary areas of fire activity were on the western flank within the Mount Jefferson Wilderness area. In the Bear Butte area, the east and northeast flanks remained secure while crews worked on fire lines on the south and southwest perimeters of the fire. However, active fire behavior was observed in the northwest corner of the fire. In the Booth Fire area, operations continued along the western flank between Lost Lake to Canyon Creek. At the end of the day, the total acreage burned was estimated to be 50,883 acres (205.92 km). The interagency incident management team announced that the fire was 45 percent contained.
554:, the B&B fires were active throughout the day. High temperatures and low humidity combined with gusty winds created extremely dangerous fire conditions. The result was numerous spot fires. Firefighters were forced to withdraw from some areas for safety reasons. However, most of the spot fires were contained by the end of the day. The Bear Butte Fire continued to burn in heavy timber. Crews constructed fire lines with hand tools and bulldozers, connecting fire lines to existing roads in an attempt to contain the fire. Due to the remote location, crews were forced to camp near their fire lines. In the Booth Fire area, gusty winds caused spot fires along its northeast perimeter. Fire crews cleared fuels from the path of the fire near Big Lake and worked in conjunction with air support to establish a line around the west end of the fire near Potato Hill.
744:, modest rainfall and cooler temperatures allowed firefighters to construct containment lines close to the fire on its slow moving northwest front in the vicinity of Marion Lake and along the western boundary of the Mount Jefferson Wilderness. Crews then shifted focus from fire suppression to mop-up and rehabilitation throughout the B&B fire area. The number of personnel on the fire was reduced steadily from 2,134 on 9 September to 1,604 on 16 September. The number of personnel working on the fire dropped below 1,000 on 19 September. By 22 September, there were less than 500 troops working on the fire. On 26 September, the interagency incident management team declared the B&B Complex Fires contained and closed its headquarters camp at Sisters.
578:; however, the 2,137 firefighters on scene were able to hold all established fire lines. The Bear Butte fire burned actively on its southern flank, closing the gap between the two fires to about 3 miles (4.8 km). Prevailing winds continued to push the Booth Fire slowly to the north and west while firefighters construct fire line in advance of the fire. Firefighters continued mopping up along the southern flank. On the western flank, crews built new fire line north from Lost Lake. Crews also finished falling hazardous snags along Route 20 and worked on spot fires all around the perimeter. At the end of the day, the interagency incident management team estimated the total acreage burned to be 41,311 acres (167.18 km).
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526:, there were 1,422 personnel fighting the fire. This included 32 fire crews, 78 pumper trucks, and 9 helicopters. The fire continued to spread slowly all day. Firefighters completed the fire line on the south flank of the Booth Fire and continued burn-out operations. Fire crews began to mop-up around structures in the Suttle Lake area. Residents of Camp Sherman were permitted to return to their homes for several hours to pick up personal belongings. By the end of the day, the size of the B&B Complex Fires was estimated to be 36,400 acres (147 km).
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718:, about .5 inches (13 mm) of rain fell on the west side of the fire and lesser amounts fell on the east side. The precipitation allowed crews to work close to the fires, building and strengthening containment lines. Camp Sherman residents were allowed to return home; however, two structure protection task forces remain in place in Camp Sherman area. Also, a second smaller (Type-II) interagency incident management team began directing fire suppression efforts on the west side of the fire. The team set up headquarters in
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509:, scattered showers and lower temperatures increased relative humidity. This allowed firefighters to utilize existing forest roads to conduct burn-out operations along the eastern and southeastern perimeter of the fire. Firefighters also performed mop-up operations and patrolled along established fire lines; however, Route 20 remained closed.
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673:, the two fires merged. In addition, the fire behavior was extreme all day. It included torching of large areas, numerous crowning runs, and spot fires igniting up to .75 miles (1.21 km) ahead of main fire fronts. Along the western front of the Bear Butte fire area, the advancing flames forced the evacuation of a
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near Lower Bridge. The Booth Fire advanced to the northeast and crossed a well-developed fire line and a major Forest
Service Road. This forced Camp Sherman residents to be evacuated for a second time. Route 20 was temporarily closed to facilitate the evacuation; however, it was later re-opened.
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and small areas of state and private land. Firefighters battled the blaze for 34 days. At the peak of the firefighting effort, there were over 2,300 personnel working on the fire. Although the cost of fire suppression was over $ 38 million, there were no deaths and no homes burned as the fire was
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dropping below 20 percent. During this period, winds were 10 miles per hour (16 km/h) to 20 miles per hour (32 km/h), peaking on 19 August at approximately 30 miles per hour (48 km/h). This combination of hot dry weather and high winds created extreme fire conditions. As a result,
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Deschutes National Forest implemented a program to prevent the spread of noxious weeds especially along roads, trail, and in heavy use areas. These efforts
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the weather was hot and dry, creating extreme fire conditions. The primary areas of activity continue to be along the western flank of the fires in the Mount
Jefferson Wilderness. Mop-up operations continued on the eastern and southern flanks of both fires and on the northern flank of the Bear
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National Guard assets include three helicopters. During the day, several cabins, an auditorium, and a shower house were destroyed at the Round Lake Christian Camp. Fire crews successfully protected structures at Hoodoo Ski Area and
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from reaching the fire; however, a helicopter dropped water on it throughout the day. By the end of the day, the fire had burned approximately 1,000 acres (4.0 km) at the north end of the wilderness area and on the southwest side of the Warm
Springs Indian Reservation. The Booth Fire was
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while structural protection crews patrolled the area. Crews also completed a bulldozer fire line along the west boundary of the Mount
Jefferson Wilderness. In the Bear Butte area, fire activity was moderate on the west side; however, firefighters made progress mopping up on the north and east
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campground. The Booth Fire also advanced to the northeast through the Brush Creek drainage and crossed a contingency fire line. Mop-up operations continued on the eastern and southern flanks of both fires and on the north side of the Bear Butte Fire. The interagency incident management team
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488:, the size of the B&B Complex Fires was estimated at approximately 24,000 acres (97 km). It was burning actively in heavy timber and spreading in multiple directions. The fire area included forest on both sides of the Cascade Mountains, primarily
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in the Metolius River watershed. Forest Service crews removed fire debris from the banks of Abbot Creek, Bear Valley Creek, Bush Creek, Canyon Creek, Davis Creek, First Creek, Link Creek, and Jack Creek. They also replaced a number of small
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1012:, Central Oregon Arson Task Force, United States Forest Serve, Bureau of Land Management, Oregon Department of Forestry, Oregon State Police, and fourteen other government agencies and private groups, Bend Oregon, 15 October 2003.
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creeping fires ignited by the early August lightning storms began to burn more actively. On 15 August a small fire was reported on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation. On 18 August, two more small fires were reported south of
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evacuation shelter was established at the Sisters Elementary School. By the end of the day, the Bear Butte portion of the fire had increased to over 3,000 acres (12 km) and the Booth Fire area had grown to 3,000 acres
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trees in the United States are located in the area where the Bear Butte and Booth fires burned together, well within the fire's perimeter. Both forest giants survived the fire, probably due to their size and thick bark.
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reported near Henkel Butte. During the day, Forest Service crews battled the blaze with hand tools, pumper trucks, and bulldozers. Aerial tankers also dropped retardant on the fire. Due to heavy smoke,
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on the west side. During the day, firefighters concentrated on the fire's eastern and southeastern perimeter because there were structures and communities at risk in those areas. It was announced that
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were ordered to evacuate. Approximately 300 people were evacuated from the Camp Sherman area. By the end of the day, there were 862 firefighters working on the fire. This included 24
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and Mount Jefferson. The fire also burned actively in the Canyon Creek area. However, fire crews made good progress mopping up along the southern and eastern fire perimeter.
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around Suttle Lake as well as Santiam Lodge. By the end of the day, the fire was 4 miles (6.4 km) from Camp Sherman and 3 miles (4.8 km) from Black Butte Ranch.
1083:, Historical / Archived Website, Pacific Northwest National Incident Management Team 3, Pacific Northwest Wildfire Coordinating Group, Portland, Oregon, 30 April 2006.
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The size of the fire was originally reported to be 90,376 acres (365.74 km). Most of the burned area was Federal land. However, forest lands belonging to the
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961:"Fifteen years ago, a titanic wildfire in Oregon's Cascade Mountains forever changed how we view wildfires"
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1596:, Pacific Northwest National Incident Management Team 3, Sisters, Oregon, 9 September 2003/0900 PDT.
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1778:"B&B Complex Fire Kiosk and Wayside - Santiam Pass, Oregon"
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that together burned 90,769 acres (367.33 km) of
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1730:"Fire Rehabilitation Work Begins on B and B Complex"
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906:Interpretive exhibit describing the B&B Fires
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1750:B&B Fire Recovery Project Record of Decision
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517:Satellite view of the B&B fires on 24 August
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757:Map of the B&B Complex Fire, September 2003
1762:"B&B Complex Policy and Management Issues"
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1801:"B&B Complex Fire: Side-of-the-Road Show"
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274:
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2109:Alder Creek
2097:Cedar Creek
2022:Long Hollow
1959:Eagle Creek
1930:Barry Point
1885:(1933–1951)
804:Douglas-fir
738:September 9
731:September 8
716:September 7
699:September 6
683:September 5
671:September 4
641:September 3
636:Butte Fire.
633:September 2
626:September 1
471:helicopters
408:Suttle Lake
352: /
340:121°49′32″W
321: /
309:121°45′23″W
221:Douglas-fir
116:Burned area
98: /
86:121°45′23″W
73:Coordinates
2190:Categories
2037:Substation
2007:Jack Knife
1979:Whitewater
1949:Chetco Bar
1002:August 18,
970:2019-07-22
947:References
939:, and the
913:herbaceous
897:bull trout
857:geologists
617:, between
615:Minto Pass
467:bulldozers
365:Chronology
337:44°25′28″N
306:44°38′05″N
262:topography
205:Booth Fire
111:Statistics
83:44°38′05″N
49:2003-09-26
41:2003-08-19
2046:Post-2018
2012:Klamathon
1924:Long Draw
1912:Tumblebug
1893:2000–2015
1883:Tillamook
1024:"Weather"
853:botanists
820:jack pine
749:Fire area
675:fire camp
653:Boy Scout
611:August 31
590:August 30
583:August 29
576:August 28
559:August 27
552:August 26
535:Lost Lake
531:August 25
524:August 24
507:August 23
486:August 22
459:handcrews
450:August 21
432:Red Cross
416:August 20
270:Lightning
237:jack pine
193:wildfires
146:Lightning
2162:Category
2017:Klondike
1870:Pre-2000
1804:Archived
1781:Archived
1077:Archived
889:culverts
736:Between
469:, and 4
395:and the
211:between
203:and the
137:Ignition
58:Location
2174:Commons
2080:Bootleg
2063:Santiam
1906:B&B
1900:Biscuit
920:logging
124:Impacts
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33:Date(s)
2136:Durkee
2124:Golden
2068:Slater
2002:Graham
1997:Boxcar
1932:(2013)
1926:(2012)
1920:(2012)
1914:(2009)
1908:(2003)
1902:(2002)
1879:(1902)
1877:Yacolt
818:, and
765:, the
256:Origin
235:, and
197:Oregon
66:Oregon
2027:Miles
1969:Milli
461:, 21
297:Butte
284:near
142:Cause
2131:2024
2119:Flat
2104:2023
2092:2022
2085:Jack
2075:2021
2053:2020
1989:2018
1974:Nash
1941:2017
1918:Lava
1004:2016
806:and
740:and
605:The
465:, 2
223:and
215:and
187:The
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697:On
681:On
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378:On
152:Map
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