Hendrix Fire – Friday, July 28, 2018 Morning Update
Hendrix Fire Now 70% Contained; Pacific Crest Trail
Now Open
Acres: 1,081
acres Cause: Lightning
Percent Containment: 70%
Location: 9 mi SW of Ashland, OR Expected
Containment Date:
07/31/2018
Jurisdiction: Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest & Private Land
Resources: 339 personnel including 1 Hot Shot Crew, 8 Hand Crews, 2 Helicopters, 7
Engines, 2 Assigned Dozers + an additional Dozer on loan from cooperators, 6 water
tenders, and 1 skidgen
The 70%
containment is for all portions of the fire except for the southern tip where
firefighters continue to strengthen fireline. They want to ensure all line is secure enough to
limit the fire's spread if interior fire activity increases with changes in
weather, topography and fuels.
Northwest
Team #12 will be transitioning with the Gila/Las Cruces Type 3 Incident
Management Team. Members of
the Gila team began arriving last night and will be shadowing Northwest Team 12
today in anticipation of taking over the fire Sunday morning at 0600.
The
forecast for foreseeable future is continued hot temperatures and drying fuels.
The presence of
smoke will be a daily occurrence as long as fires to the west and north
continue to add smoke to the area. Worse smoke conditions can be expected late
in the afternoon and early evening hours.
The video
from last night's Hendrix Community Meeting at the Ruch Branch Library is
available online at https://tinyurl.com/yczf47z9 . No
additional community meetings are planned at this time.
CURRENT EVACUATION ORDERS: The evacuation
level remains at Level 1 for the entire Jackson County Hendrix Fire evacuation area. A Level 1 Evacuation means “BE READY” for potential evacuation. Residents should be aware
of the danger that exists in their area, and monitor emergency services websites and local media outlets for
information. For the latest information, go to http://jacksoncountyor.org/
CURRENT CLOSURES: The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Hendrix Fire Area Closure for the southern portion of the Siskiyou Mountains
Ranger District remains in effect. Detailed information and a map of the area closure are available at
https://www.fs.usda.gov/rogue-
The PCT is now open on the Siskiyou
Crest between mile 1695 and mile 1708. However, the Wrangle Campground on the north side
of the Crest is still closed. Information is available at https://www.pcta.org/discover-
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