8/24/2014 Upper Falls, Little Bridge Creek and Carlton Complex Update

Slow-moving thunderstorms are predicted today over both the fire camp and all three fire burn areas. Heavy rain producing localized flash flooding on burn areas, gusty outflow winds, and frequent lightning are possible.

Fire activity on the Upper Falls Fire is limited to smoldering in the heavy dead and down fuels. Containment is at 94%. Resources will continue to complete suppression repair work as well today. No increase in burned acreage.

The Little Bridge Creek Fire is now at 86% containment. Much of the Forest closures associated within the Little Bridge Creek Fire have been lifted. See the forest website for details of closures.

 http://www.fs.usda.gov/okawen.

Fire suppression repair will remain the focus on the Carlton Complex. Containment for the complex is at 100%.

At the end of shift today, all three fires will be turned over to a Type 3 Incident Command Team.

Approximately 405 fire personnel still remain assigned to the three fires. However, large scale demobilization is continuing and crews will be heading back to their home units.

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