The
Ward Fire started early afternoon August 9th, 2019 when a lightning
storm came through the area. The fire instantly started running and
spotting, aided by topography and winds. Crews from ODF and BLM along
with Green Diamond timber company rapidly responded.
The fire has burned 1329 acres and is 17% contained. As of this
evening dozer-constructed firelines have been completed directly along
the burning perimeter on the west, north, and east flanks of the fire.
Crews will begin mopping up and securing these areas, while patrolling
for spot fires.
Last night and this morning the fire received approximately 1/2 inch
of rain which greatly moderated fire behavior. We expect mostly cloudy
conditions tonight with scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Thunderstorm activity should diminish overnight. With warmer and dryer
weather returning Sunday hot spots burning inside the fire have the
potential to increase fire behavior. A dry front is possible at mid-week
with slight cooling and stronger afternoon breezes.
Safety considerations for this fire include snags, rattle snakes, and
power lines. Narrow, wet roads are hazardous for the public and fire
traffic.
Cooperators assisting partner agencies ODF, Klamath Falls Resource
Area Lakeview District BLM, Green Diamond Resource Company and the
Klamath County Fire Chief.
This page is designed to provide for timely and official fire information about wildland fires across the Pacific Northwest. The information is posted by the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center in partnership with Public Information Officers that work for federal, state and local fire agencies and is drawn from official sources within the wildland fire community.
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