7/18/2014 Moccasin Hill Fire Morning Update

Moccasin Hill Fire

Oregon Department of Forestry Incident Management Team 2, IC Cline

July 18, 2014         8:00 a.m.

Recorded Fire Information Line:  541-947-6223

Current Situation

Firefighters were engaged in a variety of tasks yesterday as they continued to wrap-up work on the Moccasin Hill Fire in preparation for a transfer to a local team this weekend. Crews extinguished hot spots along the fire line and around residential areas.

Today will be the last big mop-up shift before additional crews demobilize to other incidents across the state. The Team will continue to prepare for tomorrow's transition to a local fire management organization. 

One minor firefighter injury was reported on Thursday. "Overall, the Team has had an excellent safety record on this incident," said IMT2 Safety Officer Scott West. "Their training and hard work has really paid off."

The level 1 evacuation status remains in effect for subdivisions near the fire. The Red Cross Recovery Center in Sprague River was active yesterday, processing affected families and referring them to partner agencies for possible assistance. The Red Cross Center is now closed.

Visit our social media sites, Inciweb page, or call the SCOFMP recorded Fire Information Line at 541-947-6223 for the latest information.

Fire at a Glance (07/18/14)

Size:   2,535 acres

Cause: under investigation

Containment:  75 percent

Expected Containment: 7-19-14

RESOURCES: 

Hand crews:  21                          

Helicopters:    3

Fire engines: 24

Bulldozers:      3  

Water Tenders:  9

Total personnel: 594

Estimated Costs to Date: $2.7 million

For More Information:

South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership

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InciWeb - http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/3946/

NW Large Fires Information -http://www.nwccinfo.blogspot.com