7/26/2014 8:00 am Logging Unit Fire Update

Logging Unit Fires

Fire Information Update

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Saturday, July 26, 2014 – 8:00 a.m. PDT Fire Status Update

 

Fire	Acres	% Contained	Total Personnel
Total Logging Unit Fires	10,406	75	1324
Bear Butte 2-North*	3850	40
Haily Butte	108
Camas Prairie/Logging Unit	6332
Skyline	116

*Bear Butte 2-North has been separated out for tracking purposes due to the Bear Butte 2-South being located on the Deschutes National Forest.

News & Highlights for the Logging Unit Fires

·         Firefighters continue to make excellent progress utilizing direct attack in tandem with air support.

·         Minimal fire activity was observed yesterday during air recon.

·         Temperatures will continue to increase over the next several days; an associated increase in fire behavior is expected, which has the potential of affecting fire behavior.

·         Road and area closures remain in effect for Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs lands (see below).

·         Seven interagency hotshot crews, thirty-six 20-person hand crews, 65 engines, 14 dozers and 22 water tenders are currently assigned. 

·         Four National Guard helicopters (2 Blackhawks and 2 Chinooks), two heavy helicopters, 1 medium and one light, plus two fixed wing aircraft, remain available for air support. Yesterday, a heavy helicopter assigned to the Logging Unit Fires assisted with an initial attack on the Deschutes National Forest. Clear air today will assist with air operations.

·         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.

Logging Unit Operations Summary:

The Skyline and Haily Butte Fires are in mop up and anticipated to be in patrol status at end of shift today. Firefighters continue to work on direct hand lines and contingency lines. Excellent progress has been made with mop up on the Logging Unit/Camas Prairie Fires. On the Bear Butte 2 Fire, air support provided on the N flank yesterday provided the opportunity for direct attack; crews will continue with hand and dozer lines today.

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: Recognize and anticipate change (conditions/fire behavior), drive safety, we’re close to the “finish”, not a time to let our guard down.

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: Continued warming and drying through Monday. Temperatures will range in the 80’s today with relative humidity 20-25% with winds out of the WNW at 5-8 mph with gusts to 13 mph. Anticipate potential T-storms on Monday.

TODAY’S EXPECTED FIRE BEHAVIOR:  With the weather continuing its dry/hot trend, fire behavior is expected to increase accordingly, although minimal forward spread is expected for today’s shift

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.