Fire Update
For Immediate Release
July 23, 2014 AM
Waterman
Complex – Mitchell, Oregon
Information
Center – 541-787-4321
Incident
Commander Doug Johnson
Start Date
|
Cause
|
Total
Acres
|
Percent Containment
|
Crews
|
Engines
|
Water
Tenders
|
Helos
|
Dozers
|
Total
Personnel
|
7/12/2014
|
Lightning
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12,520
|
80%
|
23
|
39
|
28
|
4
|
5
|
872
|
Various amounts of rain with abundant lightning were received over the Complex. Two remote automated weather stations (RAWS) recorded .4 inches of rain. Initial attack firefighting resources are identified and ready to respond to new starts.
Highway (Hwy) 26 is open to two
lanes of traffic within the fire area and are subject to the following
restrictions:
·
Speed limit 35 MPH, strictly enforced
·
Vehicle headlight use is required
·
Stopping within the fire area is not allowed
·
Access to Forest Roads (FR) within the fire area
is prohibited except for authorized vehicles
·
Highway 26 could be closed at any time due to
safety hazards
A community meeting, in
cooperation with the Ochoco Complex, was held in Prineville last night. Approximately 50 residents received an update
on both incidents.
Evacuation Notices
There are no current
evacuation orders associated with this fire.
The Crook County Sheriff’s Office lifted the Level 1 Evacuation order for
the Marks Creek area.
Current Situation
The Complex now consists of
four fires, Bailey Butte, Toney Butte, Junction Springs, and Incident #376. The Bailey Butte Fire is being actively
managed. The other fires are 100%
contained and will continue to be monitored by air. Two new fire starts were
identified Tuesday evening and aircraft were used to size up the fires with
actions to be determined.
Bailey Butte Fire – 10,276 acres, 80% contained. The fire has not grown from beyond the fire
line established on Tuesday. A hand held
infrared camera is being utilized to identify visually hidden heat sources. Firefighters
will take advantage of rain received to assist mop up efforts.
Toney Butte Fire – 2,229 acres, 100% contained. The fire will be monitored by the air. Smoke may be visible from interior burning.
Junction Springs Fire – 15 acres, 100% contained. This fire remains
in patrol status and monitored by air.
Incident #376 - .25
acres, 100% contained.
Weather:
A Red Flag Warning for abundant lightning is forecasted over
the area for Wednesday. Firefighters
will remain diligent watching for effects of strong, erratic winds associated
with thunderstorms and take necessary precautions.
Ochoco National
Forest Closure Area:
A Forest Closure Order 06-07-01-14-001-01 is in effect on
Ochoco National Forest System lands. The
closure prohibits the public from entering the Closure Area except under
special exemption. The closure is due to
firefighting activities and the safety of the public within the Closure
Area. The public is encouraged to check
with the Forest before they travel. To
view the entire Forest Closure Order please see the following link:
Temporary Flight
Restrictions (TFR): A TFR
remains in place over the Bailey Butte fire. Please check the NOTAM for current
information.
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