Fire Update
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 2, 2014 PM
Sniption Fire – Condon, Oregon
Incident Commander Doug Johnson
Information Center – 541-384-2441 ext. 108
Inciweb at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4026/
Facebook: Sniption Fire 2014
Twitter: @sniptionfire
Start Date: 7/29/2014 Cause: Under Investigation Percent Containment: 90% Acreage: 25,937
Total Personnel: 284
Crews - 7 Engines - 13 Water Tenders - 6 Helicopters - 1 Dozers - 1
Current Situation:
Winds of 6-10 mph over the fire area today tested established fire lines. All lines held and the fire remained within the established perimeter. Another test will occur tomorrow with clear skies and hot, dry conditions accompanied with low relative humidity. Firefighters patrolled and extinguished hot spots around the fire perimeter today. Rehabilitation of fire line and other effects of fire suppression efforts also occurred today on BLM managed lands. Firefighters continued to watch for and locate livestock. An initial attack group is prepared to respond to any new fire starts in the immediate vicinity. Firefighting resources determined as excess to operational needs are being released and reassigned to other fires.
Weather: A Red Flag Warning has been issued for tonight over the area for abundant lightning over very dry fuels.
Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR): A TFR remains over the fire area. Please check the NOTAM for current information.
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