Monday, August 6, 2018

8/6/2018 - Oregon Dept. of Forestry Fire Update


Oregon Department of Forestry

Fire Update for Monday, Aug. 6, 2018
South Umpqua Complex/Sugar Pine Fires are organized into four fires
The fires in the South Umpqua Complex/Sugar Pine Fires have been reorganized as the Miles, Columbus, Snowshoe and Round Top fires.
 
They are being managed under unified command by the Northern Rockies Team 2 (Turman), the Oregon Department of Forestry Team 1 (Hessel) and Oregon State Fire Marshal's Red Team (Yocum).

The multiple fires are now organized as follows:
  • Miles Fire - 24,709 acres
Firefighters are constructing and improving control lines on some of the most active fires, which are now collectively called the Miles Fire.
  • Columbus Fire - 8,892
Firefighters continue to improve control lines on this fire to the northeast of the main Complex, doing mop up and burnouts as needed. The fire is burning toward a 2017 fire scar, which is providing a good control line.
  • Snowshoe Fire - 3,816 acres
This has remained within control lines. Fire crews are pulling hoses today. Frequent patrols will continue. 
  • Round Top Fire - 154 acres
Firefighters are patrolling this small fire east of the main Complex to ensure there is no heat near the perimeter.

At least 4 OSFM task forces are assessing and preparing structures threatened by the fires, of which there are more than 900. Evacuations are in place. 
  
Hotter temperatures this week are expected to contribute to increased fire behavior in the afternoons. Due to heavy smoke, drivers in the area are cautioned to drive slowly and with headlights on.
  
Total acreage for the combined fires, which are roughly 45 miles southeast of Roseburg, is 37,726 acres. Some 1,707 personnel are engaged, including 57 crews, 59 fire engines, 15 dozers and 11 helicopters.

Ignition date: July 15, 2018
Cause: Lightning
Acres burned: Combined total of 37,726
Personnel: 1,707

Initial attack stops fire north of Prineville at 27 acres
A fire 10 miles north of Prineville is 100% lined and 40% contained a day after it was reported. The Allen Creek Fire was reported Sunday morning burning in grass and brush.

Local resources responded, including four Oregon Department of Forestry engines, two U.S. Forest Service engines, four hand crews, four dozers, three water tenders, two single-engine airtankers (SEATs), three heavy airtankers, and four helicopters. 

Crook County Fire and Rescue assisted, providing multiple engines and a water tender, along with the Crook County Sheriff, who provided additional personnel.  The landowner provided two skidgines and one dozer.

Aggressive initial attack held the fire to about 27 acres. The dozers and skidgines were able to tie in the fire line, and hose was laid, allowing crews to begin mop up by 7 p.m.  Crews will continue mopping up today with two tenders, three hand crews and two engines. Cause of the fire is under investigation.

Containment rises to 60% on the South Valley Fire

Firefighters are mopping up hot spots 75 to 150 feet in from the fire perimeter, of which there are an estimated 50 miles. Much of the perimeter is cool, with the heat concentrated north of the Hix and Friend Road areas.
Firefighters are contending with "ash devils," whirlwinds created when the sun heats the ground
and creates unstable air. Such whirlwinds can pick up hot embers and carry them over firelines. So firefighters are watching both sides of the firelines alert for any new spot fires.

Ignition date: Aug. 1, 2018
Cause: Human
Acres burned: 20,026
Personnel: 475
Containment: 60%
Crews continue mopping up Garner Complex

Crews are continuing to seek remaining pockets of heat using palm-held infrared scanners. Any that are found are extinguished. Fire managers are re-allocating resources to support initial attack on new incidents near the fire.

Ignition date: July 15, 2018
Cause: Lightning
Acres burned: Estimated at 8,886
Personnel: 894
Containment: 82%

Other recent fires

Taylor Creek Fire - Josephine County
 
Burnouts on the northern perimeter are continuing on Oregon's largest wildfire in size, while mop up with Oregon National Guard members continues on the eastern perimeter. Contingency lines are being prepared along the Peavine and Bear Camp roads.

Ignition date: July 15, 2018
Cause: Lightning
Acres burned: 39,804
Personnel: 1,568
Containment: 38%

 

Klondike Fire - Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest 

Burnout operations are continuing to deepen primary control lines. Otherwise, very little spread north and south on the eastern half of the fire. Monitoring spread west through wilderness toward the burn scar of last year's Chetco Bar Fire. Evacuations and road and area closures are in effect.

Ignition date: July 15, 2018
Cause: Lightning
Acres burned: 28,476
Personnel: 459
Containment: 5%
 
High to extreme fire danger across Oregon 
 
Find the latest fire danger levels and restrictions at ODF's Fire Restrictions and Closures web page at

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ODF 2018 FIRE STATISTICS 

Total fires = 513


 


About this update

This update provides information chiefly about fires 10 acres or larger on land protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry. ODF provides fire protection on 16.2 million acres of private and state-owned forestland, and Bureau of Land Management forestlands west of the Cascades. ODF works closely with federal and local firefighting agencies to prevent and suppress fires.
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