8/22/2015 Stouts Creek Fire Update

8-22 Stouts Fire DailyUpdate View this email in your browser Reggie Evans USFS from Laurel, Mississippi operated the ping pong ball ignition device. Plans call for using the same tools today. ● 26,208 acres ● 82% contained ● 158 residences threatened ● Personnel: 764 ● Helos: 6 ● Handcrews: 11 ● Engines: 20 ● Dozers: 14 ● Water Tenders: 24 ● Evacuations:  Level 2 (Get Set) for the area of Upper Cow Creek Road east from Devil's Flat to the end of the road. All other areas remain in Level 1.   FIRE INFORMATION Phone:  541-825-3724 Cell: 206-402-7175 stoutsfire@gmail.com www.facebook.com/stoutsfire https://www.flickr.com/photos/stoutsfirephotos/ @stoutsfire #stoutsfire http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4426/   Share Tweet Forward Stouts Creek Fire Daily Update August 22, 2015 http://tinyurl.com/omvvxbq With the perimeter of the Stouts Creek Fire ringed in black, crews are focused on completing firing operations and strengthening control lines. On the south end, near Drew Creek, firefighters plan to burn small patches of unburnt fuel that could pose hazards. The plan calls for helicopters to drop flaming ping pong balls to ignite remote areas with difficult access. These aerial ignitions should produce some smoke visible from the Upper Cow Creek area. Crews working the 51-mile perimeter are deepening mop up operations. Mop up presents a new array of hazards. "We are predicting a shift in wind direction that could cause new flare ups or new snags to fall," said Incident Commander Chris Cline. "Be mindful of these hazards as you go about your work today." Around the region 31 large fire are burning uncontained. "We have a job to do," said IC Cline. "Let's button this fire up, get everyone home safely and ready for the next assignment. There's a lot of fire out there and a lot of people who need your help." A Level 2 Evacuation notice (Get Set) remains in place for residents on Upper Cow Creek Road east of Devils Flat to the end of the road. This precautionary measure is because of high temperatures and low humidities that might cause increased fire behavior. The Stouts Creek Fire has blackened 26,208 acres and is 82% contained and still has the potential for rapid growth. A contingency plan to protect structures on Upper Cow Creek is in place and will be activated if needed. Evacuation levels for all other areas remain at Level 1 (Get Ready). The Stouts Creek Fire has been managed under unified command by Oregon Department of Forestry Team 2 Incident Commander Chris Cline and Forest Service Incident Commander Mike Wilde, since August 13. There are 764 personnel assigned to the fire with 11 crews, 20 engines, 24 water tenders, 14 bulldozers and six helicopters. To date, the Stout Creek Fire has cost $33.8 million. The Incident Management Team is protecting lands that are about 46% on state protected lands, which include BLM and private lands and 54% on the Umpqua National Forest. #StoutsFire Our mailing address is: Oregon Dept. of Forestry 11286 Tiller Trail Highway Days Creek, OR 97429 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

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