Stouts Creek Fire Update 8-29-15

8-29-15 Stouts Fire DailyUpdate View this email in your browser Crews worked yesterday to suppress a flare up in Division H drop point 59.5   ● 26,452 acres ● 86% contained ● 158 residences threatened ● Personnel:403 ● Helos: 2 ● Handcrews: 8 ● Engines: 11 ● Dozers: 1 ● Water Tenders: 5 ● Evacuations:. All areas remain at Evacuation Level 1 (Get Ready).   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 Update August 29 2015  Crews continue to work to contain the Stouts Creek Fire strengthening control lines and conducting repair work. Yesterday8.28.2015 a significant flare up occurred in Division H near drop point 59.5. Firefighters were able to suppress the flare up and secure a handline around it. Operations continue to monitor the weather and the effect it may have on the fire. Higher winds are predicted over the weekend so firefighters will remain alert for any changes in the fire behavior. Fire size remains at 26,452 acres and is 86% contained.    "Crews pulled together and worked quickly and safely to control the flare up yesterday", said Jerry Horton Division Supervisor with the Florida Forest Service Type 3 Team. "They were able to get a handline around the area and secure it."   Level 1 evacuation notice is still in effect along Hwy 227 from mile post 26-20 and 28-34. Also Upper Cow Creek Road remains at Level 1 from the east end of the road. The fire area remains closed to the public. Local residents should be aware of the danger that still exists in their area, monitor emergency services, websites and local media outlets for information.    There are 403 personnel assigned to the fire with 8 crews, 11 engines, 5 water tenders, 1 bulldozer and 2 helicopters. To date, the Stout Creek Fire has cost $36.4 million (adjusted from yesterday due to cost corrections). 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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