Stouts Creek Fire
Crews continue to work to contain the Stouts Creek Fire conducting repair work and expanding mop-up operations. The local agencies will assume command at 2400 hrs. September 5th. They have identified the resources they need to continue fire operations. Fire size remains at 26,452 acres and is 98% contained.
The Level 1 evacuation notice has been lifted for the Stouts Creek fire. The State of Oregon Department of Forestry released a new statement for “Regulated Closure Proclamation” Number 10. This proclamation was effective on August 29th 2015. Please visit the Douglas Forest Protection Association web site for more information http://www.dfpa.net/.
There are 226 personnel assigned to the fire with 2 crews, 10 engines and 1 bulldozer/excavator. To date, the Stout Creek Fire has cost $38.5 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.
Last report unless significant activity occurs.
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