Miles,
Columbus, Snow Shoe, Round Top Fires
Sunday, August 12, 2018 – 9:00 a.m
Stewart
Incident Command Post (541) 560-3374
and (530) 500-2990
Milo
Base Camp (541) 825-3295, Southwest
Oregon Joint Information Center (541)
474-5305
Inciweb:
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5966/,
Email: southumpquacomplexfire@gmail.com
Summary: Recent
fire conditions have improved and the imminent threat to structures has decreased. This improvement will allow
structural resources associated with the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office (OSFM)
to return to their home agencies. “It has been an honor to serve this community
and we are ready to return if you need us again.” said Ian Yocum, Red Team
Incident Commander. Structure protection and initial attack will continue with
the remaining resources.
Conditions in valley locations will be smoky in the morning,
moderating fire behavior until the inversion breaks mid-day. Active surface
fire is anticipated with occasional single/group tree torching possible, as
well as short and long range fire spotting. As unburned fuel remains within
fire perimeters, smoke columns are possible as the fire perimeters burn and
fill in upon themselves.
Miles Fire (30,617 acres, 5%
contained): The clearer air has allowed the
team to utilize air resources more heavily, which will continue today,
especially on the southern flank of the fire near Alco Rock. Six helicopters
are assigned to the fire and fixed wing aircraft are available for use on an as
requested basis. The quick turnaround of the helicopters in this area has
allowed firefighters to hold this area of the fire which has been active
recently. Crews will continue to plan and construct contingency lines in
coordination with landowners. South of Forest Service Road 1610, aerial
resources were used Saturday to cool a spot fire near Hawk Mountain. The
northeast corner of the fire has had active interior burning around the Bitter
Lick Creek area, this is anticipated to continue today as the perimeter closes
around unburned fuels.
Columbus Fire (9,428 acres,
10% contained): Additional spot fires occurred Saturday east
of Donegan Creek which have burned into a 2017 fire scar. Active fire remains
and containment lines are holding. The fire will back down to the Forest
Service Road 100 and crews will burn out as needed. Where needed, fuels
reduction on the Forest Service Road 160 will happen, with chipping beginning
today.
Snow Shoe (3,816 acres, 93%
contained): Firefighters will continue to reinforce the
fire’s containment lines and control the fire, no additional acreage is
anticipated. Crews will mop up the fire 300 feet in from the fire line to
ensure the fire will not escape containment lines with predicted weather and
fire behavior.
Round Top (154 acres, 90%
contained): The fire remains checked up against control
lines on all sides of the fire and no additional movement is anticipated.
Weather: An
upper level ridge of high pressure will quickly build into the area as an upper
level trough departs the Pacific Northwest today. This ridge will remain in
place through Tuesday night before a gradual warming trend through Oregon
midweek. Today’s weather will be in the upper 80’s at lower elevations, a 6
degree increase from yesterday. Humidity levels will be several percent drier
today, down close to 20%. Winds will be a little lighter today with gusts
possible to 15 mph. It will be sunny this morning with smoke in the valleys,
with some clearing in the afternoon although it is expected to remain on the
east flank of the fire.
Evacuations: Local
sheriff’s offices are in charge of area evacuations. Residents of Jackson and
Josephine counties may check their evacuation status here: https://bit.ly/2uUku2C.
Existing Level 2 evacuations in Douglas County remain.
Evacuee Assistance:
Evacuees seeking assistance may contact the American Red Cross at (888) 680-1455.
The shelter is currently on standby at Eagle Point High School.
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