Withers
Fire Update - Saturday, August 20, 2016-6:45 p.m.
Withers Fire: Under
current Red Flag warnings and extremely hot and dry conditions,
firefighters continued working to strengthen and reinforce containment
lines, monitoring established
lines, mopping up and beginning fire repair.
The fire is now 65 percent contained. Most
of the completed containment line borders the community of Paisley.
Suppression efforts remain a top priority.
A local Type 3 incident management team
continues working on the fire. However, resources are starting to be
released from the incident. Fire managers are confident remaining
resources are able to complete the remaining work.
Active burning continues within the fire perimeter, which may be visible from Oregon State Highway 31 and nearby communities.
Smoke impacts to local communities remain possible, but should be minimal.
A Red Flag Warning went into effect at noon until 9 p.m. today and will be in place again from noon to 9 p.m. tomorrow. A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Monday afternoon through evening, calling for gusty winds with low
relative humidity. Fire danger remains extreme.
Officials have determined the fire was
started by an arsonist and are actively investigating. Anyone with
information is asked to call 541-947-2504.
Residents and area visitors are asked to
be careful when using anything that could cause a flame or spark. Also,
respect current Public Use and Fire Restrictions on federal and state
lands in Lake and Klamath counties. It only
takes one coal or ember to spark a wildfire!
Expected Fire Behavior:
Conditions continue to be hot and dry with relatively low fuel
moistures. Increased fire activity is likely as temperatures increase.
Weather: High temperatures will be in the 90s with low humidity.
Road Closures:
Forest Road No. 33, also known as the River Road, from the junction
with Forest Road No. 33 (also known as the high road)15 to Jones
Crossing, as well as Forest Road No.
3315 from the junction with Forest Road No. 33 to the intersection with
Forest Road No. 3360 are closed. Travelers must detour through
Government Harvey Pass to access areas west and south of the fire zones.
Evacuation Information: The
Level 3 Evacuation remains in place for campgrounds along the Chewaucan
River and any residences along the River Road – anyone in this area
needs to leave
immediately.
Quick Facts
Incident Summary
Approximate Acreages
|
Withers Fire: 3,424 acres
Valley Falls Fire: 2.1 acres
JV Fire: 6.2 acres
|
Fire
Containment: |
Withers Fire: 65%
Valley Falls Fire: 100%
JV Fire: 100%
|
Incident Commander:
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Leland Hunter, South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership Incident Management Team, Type 3 |
Resources
on the Fire: |
Crews: 8 Squad: 0 Engines: 36 Water Tenders: 7 Bulldozers: 3 Helicopters: 2 SEATS: 0 Air Attack: 0 |
Total
Personnel:
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330 |
Structures Lost: 0
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0 Residence 0 other structures |
Jurisdiction:
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Bureau of Land Management & Oregon Department of Forestry
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Evacuations
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Level 3 “Go!” – Chewaucan River campgrounds and River Road
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