Logging Unit Fires
Fire
Information Update
Friday, July 25, 2014 –
8:00 a.m. PDT Fire Status Update
Fire |
Acres |
% Contained |
Total Personnel |
Total
Logging Unit Fires
|
10,488
|
60
|
1291
|
Haily
Butte
|
108
|
||
Camas
Prairie/Logging Unit
|
6379
|
||
Bear
Butte 2-North
|
3884
|
||
Skyline
|
116
|
News &
Highlights for the Logging Unit Fires
·
Recent
precipitation and higher humidities continue to allow firefighters to make a
direct attack on the fire, resulting in excellent progress.
·
Yesterday, air
operations focused water drops on the North flank of the Bear Butte 2 Fire.
·
Over the next
2-3 days, temperatures will increase significantly, potentially resulting in
more active fire behavior.
·
As suppression
activities are met, heavy equipment may be released.
·
Road and area
closures remain in effect for Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs lands (see
below).
·
Seven interagency
hotshot crews, thirty 20-person hand crews, 59 engines, 26 dozers and 22 water
tenders are currently assigned.
·
Four National
Guard helicopters (2 Blackhawks and 2 Chinooks), a heavy and a medium
helicopter remain available for air support to the Logging Unit Fires. An
additional light helicopter is scheduled to be assigned today.
·
The Mt Hood
National Forest has lifted the closure that was in place for the Olallie Scenic
area and Forest Road 42. A portion of the Pacific Crest Trail remains closed
with a reroute for hikers.
2
Logging Unit
Operations Summary:
Mop
up at the Skyline and Haily Butte Fires have continued to progress and with
favorable results. Both fires may be in patrol status at end of shift today. Direct hand lines, contingency lines and mop
up resumes on the Logging Unit/Camas Prairie Fire. On the Bear Butte 2 Fire, crews will continue
with direct hand and dozer lines, and prep for contingency lines and mop
up. Resources may be relocated to other
areas of the fire as work is accomplished.
Today’s
continued moderated weather will assist crews achieving another productive day
of constructing hand and dozer lines, laying and pulling hose, mopping up, and
felling trees where necessary.
Confederated
Tribes of Warm Springs Road & Area Closures:
Closures
that apply to public with the exception of local residents:
- B-180/Hwy 26 Jct
- B-160/Hwy 26 Jct
- B-140/Hwy 26 Jct
Closures
that apply to all public:
- B-160 near the B-165 Jct
- County Line Rd at the end of the pavement
- J-100 at the Tenino Rd/J-100 Jct
Area Closures:
Log Unit/Camas
Prairie Fire Closure
Northern
Boundary: From the W-100/W-200/B-200 Jct, west on the W-200 to the W-240 to the
S650 to the Reservation boundary.
Eastern
Boundary: From the W-100/W-200/B-200 Jct, south on the B-200 to the B-200/B-210
Jct (Trout Lake Rd).
Southern
Boundary: From the B-200/P-500/B-210 (Trout Lake Rd) Jct west to Trout Lake.
Bear Butte 2
Fire Closure:
All
areas south of Whitewater Canyon to Jefferson Cr/Reservation Boundary.
Logging Unit
Fires: Located
on Warm Springs Agency approximately 25 miles NW of Warm Springs. Fire is
burning in mixed conifer above 3800 feet and ponderosa pine below 3800 feet and
grass & brush at lower elevations. Started:
July 16, 2014. Cause: Lightning
caused. Location: Western boundary
of Confederated Tribes of Warms Springs lands.
SAFETY
CONCERNS:
Near misses, eye protection and driving (setting parking brakes, parking on
level surfaces).
RESOURCE CONCERNS: Main concerns
include the threat to commercial timber and natural resources on Warm Springs
lands, including old growth trees, pristine spring chinook runs, water quality,
wildlife, plant and cultural concerns.
WEATHER: The current
marine layer will diminish under the westerly/southwesterly flow through the
weekend. Max temperatures continue to trend upward with decreasing cloud cover.
Temperatures will range from the high 60s to the high 70s today with relative
humidities 20-28%. Winds NW 10-13 mph, gusting to 18 mph through sunset. Visibility
building from 2 miles to 5 miles by mid-morning.
TODAY’S
EXPECTED FIRE BEHAVIOR: With the warming
and drying trend, fire behavior will be limited to smoldering with maximum
flame length of 1-2’. Minimal forward spread expected, providing opportunity
for aggressive mop up and hand line construction.
COOPERATING
AGENCIES & PARTNERS: Warm Springs Agency, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Mt
Hood National Forest, Deschutes National Forest, Willamette National Forest and
Prineville Bureau of Land Management, Oregon Department of Transportation.
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