Fire Update
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 25, 2014 AM
Waterman
Complex – Mitchell, Oregon
Information
Center – 541-787-4321
Incident
Commander Doug Johnson
|
Start
Date |
Cause
|
Percent
Containment |
Crews
|
Engines
|
Water
Tenders
|
Helos
|
Dozers
|
Total
Personnel
|
|
7/12
|
Lightning
|
90%
|
18
|
28
|
2
|
2
|
4
|
700
|
Current Situation
Firefighters are making great
progress in mopping up hot spots to secure the fire line. Mop-up is occurring into the fire at some
locations up to 1000 ft. to create a cold black perimeter. Chipping, cutting of
snags, and rehabilitation/repair of dozer suppression line continues.
Demobilization of resources will continue over the next few days as suppression
objectives are met.
Oregon Department of
Transportation is performing maintenance along Highway 26 repairing damage caused
by the fire and thunderstorms. Please
use caution when traveling through the fire area.
Ochoco National Forest Closure
Order 06-07-01-14-001-01 was reduced in size this morning reopening the Walton
Lake Campground, areas north and east of Big Summit Prairie, Allen Creek Horse
Camp and several Forest Roads to access these areas. For a full description and map, see the
following link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/centraloregon/alerts-notices/?aid=24081
Bailey Butte Fire – 10,276 acres, 90% contained. Firefighters continue to secure the last portion
of line along the southeast perimeter.
Patrolling continues around all other perimeters.
Toney Butte Fire – 2,229 acres, 100% contained. This fire continues to be monitored by the
air.
Smoke may be visible from interior burning.
Smoke may be visible from interior burning.
Junction Springs Fire – 15 acres, 100% contained. This fire
continues to be monitored by the air.
Incident #376 - .25 acres, 100% contained. This fire continues to be monitored by the
air.
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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