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A cold front has been tracking through the region and this will continue to keep some clouds and the slim chance for a shower or storm around into the evening.

The boundary will be sitting just to the south of us late in the day so we could see a few storms lift into Southern Kansas this evening.

In the heating of the day and with a little more instability down into Oklahoma/Eastern Kansas, a couple of strong to severe storms are possible.

A Severe T-Storm Watch is in effect for Chautauqua Co. until 11 PM. A Marginal Risk is in place east of the metro through into tonight but the bulk of activity will be south and east of us.

Hail and gusty winds are the main hazards. Overnight, the shot for showers and storms upticks once again as our next disturbance moves in from the west.

This wave will bring more widespread moisture into the day on Tuesday. Temps will start of cooler than average tomorrow, with some spots in the 50s in Northwestern Kansas.

The front will remain stalled just to our south on Tuesday and as this impulse tracks in, expect scattered showers and storms through the day.

Highs will be impacted by the clouds and northerly flow, only topping out in the 70s and 80s.

A lingering shower or storm is possible Wednesday as this wave tracks eastward. High pressure will build in bringing a quieter mid-week with comfortable conditions.

Another cold front moves in Thursday, but this one is looking to come through dry, with forcing not expected to be that impressive. It will keep us seasonably cool, with highs in the mid-80s by Friday.

The heat starts to ramp up during the first weekend of September ahead of a more potent cold front that is slated to move through late Sunday. Isolated shower and storms will be possible but right now, the bulk of the moisture looks to be north of the viewing area. Temps will take a tumble from the 90s to the 70s/80s heading into next week.

Have a great night!

-Meteorologist T.J. Springer

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T.J.s Forecast: Cooler and unsettled as we progress into September - KSN-TV

Ohio first lady Fran DeWine is pleased to announce amazing progress in reaching young Ohio readers in the Ohio Governors Imagination Library (OGIL) Programs first year.

Now, 206,463 Ohio children from birth to age 5 are enrolled to receive a free Imagination Library book in the mail every single month. The program is currently offered countywide to children in 78 of Ohios counties, with an additional three Crawford, Van Wert and Mercer launching the OGIL Program in September.

Thanks to dedicated Ohio lawmakers, who are investing in our kids with matching funding, and our wonderful local partners, the Ohio Governors Imagination Library has made outstanding progress in its first year, Mrs. DeWine said. But we still have more work to do. Mike and I look forward to the day that every young child in Ohio no matter what city, county, village or township that child lives in has access to the Ohio Governors Imagination Library books.

Last summer, the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program was available in pockets of Ohio when the Ohio Governors Imagination Library partnered with the Dolly Parton program. In August 2019, 93,483 children were enrolled.As of September 2020, enrollment will more than double to 206,463.

I really enjoyed visiting with our local partners and families in 16 Ohio counties between January and March of this year, Mrs. DeWine said. Of course, that was before the COVID-19 pandemic. But weve continued working to find county partners during these recent months, because we know this program works.

Young children are excited to receive the book each month in the mail, which is addressed to them. And just having these books in the home promotes a love of learning and family bonding that we know adds up to preparing children for kindergarten. I encourage all Ohio children to sign up for these free books. Only seven Ohio counties Ashland, Columbiana, Lake, Ottawa, Richland, Sandusky and Seneca remain without a countywide program.

Parents and caregivers can sign up children atwww.OhioImaginationLibrary.org.

For more on the Imagination Library program in Highland County, see the article at: https://highlandcountypress.com/Content/In-The-News/In-The-News/Article/Ohio-first-lady-Fran-DeWine-Ohio-s-Electric-Cooperatives-announce-official-launch-of-Ohio-Governor-s-Imagination-Library-in-Highland-County/2/20/55881.

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Black artists are painting murals on Indianapolis businesses that have been boarded up after riots in late May. Three talk about their work. Indianapolis Star

Corrections & clarifications: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the manner of George Floyd's death.

The Monday after George Floyd was killed inpolice custody in Minneapolis, Turae Dabney was on a staff call. She had yet to process what happened to George Floyd, and speaking about her everyday reality as a Black woman in front of faces that didnt look like hers was overwhelming.

I didnt realize how much I had been carrying for so long, she said.

Her colleagues asked her how their organization should respond.

Dabney didnt know.

I need a minute, she told them.

Dabney realized where she sat as the executive director of People for Urban Progress, a design organization centering civic sustainability, and the power she had.

I had to step back and think about how I could use my platform to continue this conversation, she said.

But she wanted more than a social media post about racism.

Our response cant be superficial because this is not a superficial issue, she said. Its systemic.

A model wears a T-shirt from People for Urban Progress's new Ignitor line. Artist Byron Elliott designed the T-shirt to represent racial unity.(Photo: People for Urban Progress)

Then she got the idea for the Ignitor line, which launchedthis month, and features backpacks made from repurposed materials and T-shirts depicting unity. Part of the sales from the line will go to a new PUP fellowship to support inclusivity in the Indianapolis design community.

PUP wanted to emphasize underrepresented voices in its new line and reached out to Byron Elliott, a Black artist and the founder of the faith-based lifestyle brand Blacksheep Collective, to design the T-shirt.

Elliott said his design was inspired by the national conversation about racial inequity. In his community, Elliott has seen Black people suffer from systemic oppression and both overt and covert racism.Now that cellphones can captureproof of police brutality, he said, the reality of racial inequity is undeniable.

When youre faced with proof and with truth, you have two choices, he said. You can ignore it and go back to whats comfortable for you. Or you can do something about it.

The T-shirt he designed is his way of doing something to promote empathy and change, he said.

This is my way of protest, Elliott said. This is how I start a conversation.

A T-shirt from People for Urban Progress's new Ignitor line is draped over a mannequin. Artist Byron Elliott designed the T-shirt to represent racial unity.(Photo: People for Urban Progress)

The T-shirt depicts two hands of different shades coming together to form a heart. In the center of the heart is the Indianapolis flag. Elliott said the illustration conveys the importance of recognizing and respecting differences in one another while seeing the similarities.

Were all human, and we love and fear and have families and are trying to get by, he said. This shirt is designed to promote that, to help us see each other as human beings and brothers and sisters trying to share this planet.

When someone sees another person wearing the T-shirt, Elliott said he hopes they challenge themselves to ask difficult questions about race and to continue the conversations about race Elliott wants to spark.

He said he also hopes people will imagine their own hands as the ones in the illustration.

You can get the idea of whats being conveyed, but theres still enough room for you to inject yourself, Elliott said. Thats the power of symbolism and illustration.

A model carries a backpack from People for Urban Progress's new Ignitor line. Part of the sales from the line will go to a new PUP fellowship to support inclusivity in the Indianapolis design community.(Photo: People for Urban Progress)

The Ignitor backpacks are made from black pool coverings donated by a national pool company. Each backpack is made by hand at the PUP headquarters on the west side of Indianapolis, where employees unravel rolls of pool covering, cut them and stitch them into backpacks. Dabney said it takes a day and a half to cut one batch of 10 backpacks and a week to sew a single batch.

Dabney said the backpacks continue PUPs tradition of creating products from salvaged materials. The organizations first project in 2008 transformed 13 acres of Teflon-coated fiberglass from the demolished RCA Dome into wallets, purses and messenger bags. The PUP Stops project involved turning old Bush Stadium seats into IndyGo bus stop seating. Their Amtrak Collection included backpacks, bags, wallets and accessories made of leather from Amtrak train seats.

We need to see ourselves as citizens and not just consumers, Dabney said. And part of that is understanding the purpose of reuse and using design to fit the needs of our community.

Promotional materials picture a new backpack from People for Urban Progress's Ignitor line. Part of the sales from the line will go to a new PUP fellowship to support inclusivity in the Indianapolis design community.(Photo: People for Urban Progress)

The final piece of the Ignitor line is raising funds for an in-house design fellow from an underrepresented community to use the PUP platform and resources for their work. The PUP fellow will be tasked with creating a design project that benefits the Indianapolis community and incorporates the ideas of repurpose and reuse.

Dabney said she wants the fellowship to identify and uplift underrepresented designers and make Indianapolis more aware of their work. Eventually, she said she hopes the designers included around their table look like the community they serve.

Theres a difference between diversity and inclusion, she said. Diversity is inviting someone to the dance. Inclusion is asking someone to dance with you. We need to do both to ensure equity and inclusion at the table.

Ignitor T-shirts, which cost $28 and come in sizes XS and XXL, can be found on the PUP website and at Silver in the City at its stores on Massachusetts Avenue in downtown Indianapolis and on Main Street in Carmel. The backpacks, which cost $225 each, can be found on the website.

Contact Pulliam Fellow Christine Fernando at cfernando@gannett.com.

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BEAVER CREEK Saying people want a doggone solution to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sen. Cory Gardner spoke to supporters at Beaver Creek on Friday on the first day of the 2020 Freedom Conference and Festival.

The conference is a 12th-annual event from the Steamboat Institute, but COVID-19 restrictions prevented the event from being held in Steamboat Springs this year. Beaver Creek was able to accommodate the group.

The widespread restrictions on social gatherings are in direct violation of (the First Amendment), and we believe that defending and exercising this right is at the core of what the Steamboat Institute stands for, wrote Jennifer Schubert-Akin, institute chairwoman, in a welcome letter to attendees.

In addition to SchubertAkins welcome packet, attendees were given copies of The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution of the United States, Trent Englands Why We Must Defend The Electoral College, and a Steamboat Institute pamphlet titled How Lockdowns Infringe on Civil Liberties, A Pocket Guide.

A COVID-19 panel discussion featured economic doctor Arthur Laffer, medical doctor Scott Atlas, and Gardner, who touted economic recovery legislation and advances in science, saying the country is close to receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.

Were gonna have a vaccine, said Gardner,who is polling behind Democratic challenger John Hickenlooper, Colorados former governor and presidential candidate, in his re-election campaign. Its going to be similar to a flu vaccine, where youre going to probably have to get it every year, and there will be different types of vaccines, and were going to get through this.

Atlas said he also believes the country is going to progress with the vaccine, but even if we didnt, we are going to be OK here, he said.

Atlas, who is a special advisor to President Trump, began the discussion by saying while states have begun reopening, significant limits to those reopenings remain, including travel warnings, quarantine requirements, reduced capacity on retail, bars that remain closed, reduced capacity at fitness centers, reduced capacity at restaurants, take-out only restaurants, and online-only and hybrid-attendance at schools.

The harms of continuing those lockdowns are enormous, Atlas said.

Citing data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlas also said the most recent analysis indicates that the infection fatality rate for COVID-19 patients under 70 years of age is 0.04%.

Which is less than or equal to seasonal influenza, he said.

In addition to their confidence in vaccine development, panel members expressed optimism in population immunity, medical community response and market recovery, even crediting Gov. Jared Polis for Colorados response.

I think your governor has done a phenomenal job on bringing this state back into process, Laffer said.

While Laffer had kind words for his host in Polis, more immediately in Beaver Creeks Gerald Ford Hall, where the Freedom Conference took place, he had less enthusiastic words for the buildings namesake, saying President Fords Whip Inflation Now program cost enormous lives and cost enormous wellbeing.

Laffer said like Fords program, the 2020 pandemic response in the U.S. was a result of politicians making decisions while panicked.

There were lots and lots of mistakes, Laffer said. They were not done deliberately, obviously.

Atlas said Trumps plan is aimed at saving even more lives while rolling back limitations to reopening and protecting high-risk populations.

That means highly detailed, real-time monitoring; a smarter, prioritized, very intensive testing strategy of nursing home staff and residents; pro-active warnings to high-risk elderly in regions of increased in-community infection; massive allocation of extra resources including point-of-care testing in all 14,500 nursing homes by mid-September and rapid mobilization of CDC strike teams where surge testing is needed, Atlas said.

We will continue to emphasize to the public the goal of protecting the high-risk group, including importantly adopting the highest standards of hygiene and social distancing, all the things weve already learned, when interacting with elderly friends and family members at risk, he added.

Addressing dozens of unmasked viewers in Gerald Ford Hall, some of them elderly, Atlas said some mask policies are reasonable, especially concerning those in high-risk groups.

Wear a mask if you cannot socially distance, particularly in certain settings, he said. When youre close by somebody, its reasonable. When youre walking into a nursing home and theres a very, very high-risk situation, OK, then you gotta be super, super cautious when youre near people, and you can not socially distance.

Moderator Hadley Heath Manning said a lot of risk assessment and risk taking during a pandemic is a very personal choice. Manning said she flew across the country to visit her grandparents during the pandemic.

My grandmother insisted that we come to her house, Manning said. She made me think of a passage from Esther in the Bible If I perish, I perish.

Laffer, who is 80, said he has also visited with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren during the pandemic.

Frankly, I love my grandchildren far more than I love myself, Laffer said. And I just dont want this economy shut down and have their futures put at risk because of someone wanting to save another 80-year-old like me.

Gardner said we have to save the elderly, because there would be no one left in the Senate otherwise.

I have a vested interested in my colleagues, to make sure they get this right, he said with a laugh.

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Sen. Gardner touts vaccine progress, pandemic legislation at Steamboat Institute's Freedom Conference in Beaver Creek - Steamboat Pilot and Today

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The Georgetown Companies CEO Adam Flatto

Nearly 30 years ago, when Limited Brands founder Les Wexner decided the huge parcel of land he owned off of Interstate 270 in Columbus would make a better retail destination than a distribution center, his plans for a combination of shops, restaurants, hotels, and apartments made some eyes roll. Today, Easton Town Center serves as one of the worlds largest and most successful examples of mixed-use real estate. Wondering how Eastons fared during COVID-19, we talked to its developer, Adam Flatto, CEO of The Georgetown Companies.

Hows Easton operating at this stage of the crisis? Whats open and doing well and whats not? Are you going to lose many tenants that have entered Chapter 11?Weve been extremely well received by customers. Weve been drawing up to 75 percent of last years traffic and thats without the theaters being open. The fact that Easton is an outdoor project has helped us. You can spend some time here with much less risk than youd have at a traditional mall. Our tenants have largely taken a collaborative, creative approach and our management team has worked to evolve operations incredibly quickly to put health and safety first.

COVIDs been terribly harsh to commercial real estate. Theres been a 300% increase in loans and mortgages being assigned to workout specialists. Have you gone that route?Easton was able to leverage its long-term financial strength with all of its lenders, including CMBS, commercial banks, and insurance companies, to develop a special service arrangement that includes deferring interest payments for a number of months. We were not in a position where we were forced to do this. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine urged lenders to enter into agreements like this and we called our lenders and proposed it. They were eager to negotiate the arrangement and I think we were the first to do it here. This allows us to be more flexible and support the 250-plus restaurants and retailers that call Easton home.

Mall of America has missed three mortgage payments and entered into a forbearance agreement. CBL has worked out a restructuring and will use Chapter 11 to increase liquidity. Was Easton ever in danger of foreclosure?Easton was never in danger of foreclosure. There is a misperception out there that special servicing must mean that foreclosure is in the cards, and thats just not the case. In fact, the restructuring agreements we entered into were a proactive move on our part to allow our team to be more creative and flexible to each tenants current situation and needs. This way, our restaurants, retailers, and service providers have a more long-term strategy to remain active while we all weather the COVID-19 storm together.

Are there other large developments that have done this?Absolutely. Developers working with trusted lending partners to reach creative solutions that are in the best interest of all parties is not a new phenomenon. Its been a common practice in the real estate industry for decades and several prominent malls and developers have taken similar approaches.

Lets end with some positives. What are some things Easton has going on that youre really happy about? How do you feel youre positioned for the holiday season?Twenty-eight years ago, we and Les Wexner set a course for this project that was going to be different from enclosed malls. There was to be a strong entertainment and lifestyle emphasis. We had hotels and apartments. It was something that was unheard-of back then. Whats happening here now shows us what a great decision that was. Heading into December, we are all hands-on-deck to cultivate the innovative, safe, community events that the Columbus market has come to know and love at Easton.

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5Qs for Adam Flatto on Easton Town Center's progress during the pandemic - Chain Store Age

John Eastman, head football coach at Troup High School, has been named as the Jacksonville Progress Coach of the Week.

Eastman, who has guided the Tigers to 17 wins in the past two seasons, led Troup to a 27-0 win over Alto in Alto on Friday night in what was the season opener for both squads.

Alto has proven to be especially tough to beat on their home turf through the years, and to shut out the Yellowjackets just doesn't happen very often, regardless of where the game is played.

By holding Alto scoreless, Troup managed to do something that had not been done in 17 years (Timpson last blanked Alto 25-0 on Nov. 7, 2003).

With just three starters back on the offensive side, some felt it would take the Tiger offense a game or two to get in sync.

That was not the case.

Tiger quarterback Trevor Padia, playing in his first game as a varsity starter, went 10-17 for 234 yards and two touchdowns through the air. He also was effective running the ball (14-91, two touchdowns).

Eastman and staff made a lot of wise personnel decisions to fill those eight holes on offense, putting the right young men in the spots that allowed them to be successful, and that is what coaching is all about.

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Eastman named Progress Coach of the Week | Sports - Jacksonville Daily Progress

While the rare cancer landscape is growing, progress is happening thanks to patients advocating for their care.

Some diagnoses are straightforward; others can take months or even years to pinpoint. That is why it is crucial for patients who know that something is not right to continue to follow up with their care team or seek out specialists.

Our feature story describes the experience of a woman who was not satisfied with her doctors answers regarding her abdominal pain and bloating. After pushing on through many visits with health care professionals, including specialists, she eventually received a diagnosis of late-stage appendix cancer. That persistence likely saved her life, because the disease tends to not show many symptoms until it is advanced. Once signs appear, diagnosis and treatment are crucial.

Self-advocacy does not stop there. Patients with rare cancers or their parents or caregivers should seek out a medical team that specializes in treating their disease. Finding clinical trials and physicians who treat rare diseases can lead to monumental breakthroughs, such as the first Food and Drug Administration approval for children with neurofibromatosis type 1.

In this issue of CURE, we hear from the researchers who contributed to the life-changing approval for a therapy for this condition; traditionally, only the symptoms, not the disease itself, could be treated.

Major advances do not only rely on patients and researchers but also result from organizations teaming up to gain better patient outcomes. For example, the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation worked with health technology companies to gather data and improve patients access to top-notch care.

Many key players are moving the field of cancer forward, especially among the rarer malignancies. In this special issue, we highlight some of these people and their work, but remember: It always starts with the patient.

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With Rare Cancers, Progress Starts With the Patients - Curetoday.com

Exterior work is progressing on1100 Avenue of the Americas, a 15-story office building at the corner of West 42nd Street and Sixth Avenue, directly across from Bryant Park. Brookfield Properties is the developer of the 386,190-square-foot structure, which is receiving an interior renovation and faade redesign by MdeAS Architects. As revealed in renderings released last fall, the new glass curtain wall will be much lighter and more transparent than the original reflective envelope. The property will contain357,940 square feet of commercial office space and 11,239 square feet of ground-floor retail area. Aecom Tishman is the general contractor.

Recent photos show the entirety of the southern elevation and most of the western elevation covered in scaffolding and black netting. All of the original curtain wall has been removed, exposing the steel superstructure. Metal clips are in place on the edges of the floor plates in preparation for the installation of the new faade. An exterior hoist is positioned on the uncovered northern face, and yellow insulation panels are wrapped around the mechanical extension above the roof parapet.

1100 Avenue of the Americas. Photo by Michael Young

1100 Avenue of the Americas. Photo by Michael Young

1100 Avenue of the Americas. Photo by Michael Young

1100 Avenue of the Americas. Photo by Michael Young

1100 Avenue of the Americas. Photo by Michael Young

The existing floor plates measure around 25,000 square feet apiece. The renovation also includes the addition of a new roof terrace that will provide occupants views of Bryant Park, the Empire State Building, and the surrounding Midtown skyline.

The completion date for 1100 Avenue of the Americas revamp was last reported for late 2020, as indicated on the construction board. However, sometime in early 2021 looks more likely.

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A long labor. Abbie Duggar (ne Burnett) became really exhausted during her daughter Graces January birth.

At 10 p.m., I got rechecked at the hospital, and they said that I was still only dilated to a five, the Counting On star, 28, said in Us Weeklys exclusive clip of the shows Tuesday, September 1, episode. Ive been in labor for over a day and a half, and Im still only dilated to five centimeters.

When she and John David Duggar spoke with their doctor, he recommended that the then-pregnant star receive petocin and an epidural.

My body obviously wasnt making progress, and I was really exhausted by this point, Abbie said in a confessional. Between 11 p.m. and midnight, I was able to move rooms and get the petocin and get the epidural. After they gave me the epidural, I was able to go to sleep and actually rest for a couple of hours.

While she slept, the pairs parents guessed the weight of their future grandchild in the waiting room and Abbie was able to progress.

She explained, I wasnt feeling any contractions, and the nurse came in around 2:15 to recheck me. She said, Congratulationsyoure at a 10. I was so excited. And I was refreshed because I had actually slept for a couple of hours.

After pushing for 30 to 45 minutes, Abbie gave birth to their baby girl. Us broke the news at the time, sharing the first photos of the family of three.

Our lives have changed forever with the arrival of our baby girl, the reality stars exclusively told Us in January. She is a beautiful gift from God. We are so blessed the Lord has given her to us. Its still surreal to know that we are really parents but its a great new adventure that we are excited to take on together.

The TLC personalities baby news came five months after Us confirmed their first pregnancy. John David and Abbie tied the knot in November 2018 in Oklahoma.

Counting On airs on TLC Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET.

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But red flag warning conditions will test lines, could spread new fires fast

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- More progress was reported Saturday by crews fighting several large Central Oregon wildfires sparked by lightning nearly two weeks ago, as a red flag warning threatened more winds and extreme fire behavior that could test the lines or spread new blazes quickly.

Here are Saturday's updates on the Green Ridge, Frog and Warm Springs wildfires:

Green Ridge FireAugust 29, 2020 AM Briefing

Size as of IR flight: 4,338Containment: 50 %Start Date/Time: August 16, 20205:05 p.m.Location: Camp Sherman, ORCause: LightningPersonnel: 694Assigned Resources:Hand Crews: 24Engines: 26Dozers: 4Water Tenders: 18Other HeavyEquipment: 0Assigned Aircraft: 4Structure Task Forces: 0

Injuries: 1 (bee sting)StructuresThreatened: 0StructuresDamaged: 0StructuresDestroyed: 0Evacuations: NoneFor the most current evacuation information,contact the Incident Management TeamInformation Section(541) 604 8461staffed 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily

Camp Sherman, Ore. The Green Ridge Fire stands at 4,338 acres burned and has not moved out of that footprint in five days. Current containment is 50 percent. The Deschutes National Forest Area Closure remains in place while FS Road 14 and associated campgrounds remain open. Visitinciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7012/for additional fire and Forest Area Closures information.

A dry cold front will cross over the fire areatoday,producing a Red Flag Warning that will bring elevated winds and low humidity across an already dried-out landscape. While fire managers are confident in the work put in by crews to date, the forecast strong winds will test containment lines.

Mop-up operations will continue over the next few days, with the objective of cooling hot spots up to 75 feet into the interior of the fire. The deeper crews move in from the perimeter, the less likely embers will be carried over established containment lines. Crews assigned to the Green Ridge Fire are also available to provide initial attack support to the local district and forest on new fire starts within the immediate area.

Fire danger remains extreme across central Oregon. The firefighting community is asking all residents and forest visitors to exercise caution with all outdoor activities. All open fires, including campfires, wood stoves and charcoal briquette fires are prohibited on the Deschutes National Forest except in designated campgrounds. Open fires are also not allowed on private lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry. Visithttps://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspxfor more information and additional public use restrictions.

For the most current fire information, visithttps://www.facebook.com/greenridgefire2020/or contact the Incident Management Team Information Section at(541) 604 8461between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Frog Fire Update

Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Doug Johnson

August 29, 2020 - 9:00 AM

This will be the last update from the Northwest Incident Management Team 8 (NWIMT8). NWIMT8 would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to the community, cooperators, agency staff, and firefighters for the unwavering support during our management of the Frog Fire.The management of theFrogFire is being returned to a local Type 4 management organizationSundaymorning. Fire suppression repairs and patrols will be ongoing in the Frog Fire area.

Northwest Incident Management Team 8 would like to say "thank you" to the community, agency staff, cooperators and firefighters for the support during our management of the Frog Fire.View at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRWZCNU5Za0

General Updates:The anticipated cold front forecast to move through the area later this afternoon and into this evening has firefighters watching the skies and the fire perimeter. With persistent 25 mph winds expected in the evening, firefighters will remain vigilant and ready to respond to any spots or embers pushed across the Frog Fire containment lines. High winds, dry fuels and low relative humidity could test containment lines on the fire. Crews continue to mop up, strengthen and patrol containment lines on all flanks of the incident.

Back hauling of excess equipment from the fire line has begun and fire fighters are working to repair dozer line and resource impacts from fire suppression. As these objectives are met, resources will be released to return home or be reassigned to assist on other fires.

A special reminder to hunters and recreationalists that despite milder temperatures, fuels are extremely dry and readily receptive to ignition. Please do your part to prevent wildfires.

Acreage:4,020

Containment:90%

Fire Information:541-670-0812 (8:00 am to 9:00 PM). This number will changeSundaymorning back to Central Oregon Dispatch Fire Information Desk:541-316-7711.

Information Websites:

Twitter:@CentralORFire

Blog Site:http://www.centraloregonfire.org

Inciweb:http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7036/

Smoke:oregonsmoke.blogspot.com

Weather:Temperatures will be in the high 70s to low 80s with relative humidity ranging from 11 to 16 percent. Winds will be northwest 2 to 5 mph in the morning and increasing to 6 to 10 mph by midafternoon with gusts to 16 mph.Big changes will likely arrive bySaturdayafternoon and evening as a strong, dry cold front pushes over the fire.

A red flag warning is in effect from 3 P.M. to 10 P.M.todayfor windy and dry conditions.

Air Quality:The air quality can change daily; up-to-date information forOregon is available atoregonsmoke.blogspot.com.

Resources-404:3-type 2 initial attack crews, 8-type 2 crews, 1-heavy helicopter, 3-medium helicopter, 1-light helicopter, 11-engines, 1-skidgine, 1-water tenders, and miscellaneous overhead.

Evacuations:None

Closures:Several road closures and an area closure have been implemented near the Frog Fire.

The Crook County Sheriffs Office has closed the following roads:

On the south end:

Roberts Road at Bear Creek Klootchman Creek Road at Bear Creek Salt Creek at Roberts Road

On the north end:

Forest Service Road 16 at the junction of Forest Service Road 1610

A temporary area closure has been implemented by the Ochoco National Forest. For a full description and map of the area closure, please see the above Inciweb link.

Temporary Flight Restrictions:The temporary flight restriction that has been in place over the fire will be removedSaturdayevening at 8:00 P.M.

Warm Springs fires update:

Quick FactsIncident SummariesP-515 / LionsheadApproximateSize in Acres: 4,609 ac. / 5,833ac.FireContainment: 75% / 15%IncidentCommander Eric KnerrResources onthe fire:Crews: 23Helicopters: 8Engines: 26Water Tenders: 11Dozers: 4TotalPersonnel: 871Jurisdiction:Confederated Tribesof Warm SpringsOregon Smoke Bloghttp://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com/Inciwebhttps://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7050/

Warm Springs, Oregon -This update is for the P-515 Fire and Lionshead Fire burning on the Warm Springs Reservation. Both fires are being managed for full suppression.

A Red Flag Warning has been issued forSaturdayafternoon and evening.

Current Situation:The P-515 Fire is 4,609 acres and 75% contained.Yesterday, mop up operations on the P-515 Fire continued to extinguish smoldering and hot debris deeper inside the burnt area to further improve fire lines.

The Lionshead Fire is now 5,833 acres and 15% contained.Yesterday, crews on the Lionshead Fire contained several new spot fires on the southwest flank, and continued work to strengthen and hold fire line along the J-200 Road. The fire continues to be held along the P-440 Road on the northern perimeter.

P-515 Fire:Mop up operationstodaywill continue to advance deeper into the burnt area. Winds are expected to test containment lines throughout the day and into the evening. Firefighters will focus on looking for any new spot fires that develop beyond fire lines.

Lionshead Fire:Todays fire behavior is expected to challenge containment lines in holding the fire to its existing footprint. On the north flank, crews and heavy equipment will continue to clear and remove fuels along the P-440 Road to improve and strengthen containment lines. To the south, crews will work to hold the southwest flank along the J-200 Road.

Weather and Fire Behavior: A Red Flag Warning for winds and low relative humidity is in effect fortodayfrom 2 p.m. till 10 p.m. In the early afternoon winds from the northwest of 10-18 mph with gusts of up to 40 mph are expected. We have all the ingredients for very active fire behaviortoday, crews were cautioned by Steve Zeal, NW Team 7 Fire Behavioral Analyst.

Closures:Trout Lake Road at pavement end; Road B140 at Potters Pond; Road B210 and Road P-500. All trails south of Trout Lake, west of M-120 Metolious Bench, east of Mt. Jefferson, and north of J-195 will be closed to the public. Tenino Road (P-200) is closed to the public, with only fire personnel and residents are allowed.

Evacuations:There are currently no evacuations orders associated with the P-515 or Lionshead Fires.

COVID-19:Precautionary measures have been implemented to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These measures include daily temperature screenings, mandatory use of face coverings, social distancing, and implementing more virtual work. Public and firefighter safety are a top priority.

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