Withers Fire: Firefighters
will continue to reinforce the perimeter today in the face of ongoing
Red Flag conditions. In most areas, the fire is now 200-600 feet away
from the perimeter
and isolated pockets with in the interior are being extinguished by
firefighters.
Crews are working toward full suppression
on rough, rocky slopes. Smoke may be visible from Oregon State Highway
31. The fire remains stable at 65 percent contained, with most of the
completed containment line bordering the community
of Paisley. Suppression efforts remain a top priority.
Today will be the fifth day of
temperatures in the 90s, 5-10 degrees higher than normal, with the
potential for gusty winds in the afternoon. A Red Flag Warning will be
in effect from noon to 9 p.m. Fire danger remains extreme.
A local Type 3 incident management team
continues working on the fire. Many resources called in to help with the
containment effort are currently being released back to their home
units for new fire starts or other fires needing
additional support.
Oregon Highway 31 remains open with higher
than normal traffic due to the suppression operation. Avoiding the area
if possible will help both firefighter and public safety. Air
operations continue to support suppression activities
and a temporary flight restriction is in place over the fire area.
Officials have determined the fire was
started by an arsonist and are conducting a criminal investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call 541-947-2504.
Unless significant activity occurs on the fire, the next update will be issued Monday.
Residents and area visitors are asked to
be extra-cautious 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!
South Central Oregon Fire Management
Partnership (SCOFMP) is a consortium of resources provided by BLM
Lakeview District, Fremont-Winema National Forest, Oregon Department of
Forestry, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Sheldon-Hart
Mountain and Klamath Basin refuges, and Crater Lake National Park,
working cooperatively to suppress and/or manage wildfires on state,
federal and private lands in Lake and Klamath Counties, encompassing
approximately 10 million acres.
Road Closures:
Forest Road No. 33, also known as the River Road, from the junction
with Forest Road No. 3315 (also known as the High Road) 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
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Approximate Acreages
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Withers Fire: 3,424 acres
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Fire
Containment: |
Withers Fire: 65%
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Incident Commander:
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Leland Hunter, South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership Incident Management Team, Type 3 |
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Resources
on the Fire: |
Crews: 7 Squad: 0 Engines: 21 Water Tenders: 3 Bulldozers: 2 Helicopters: 2 SEATS: 0 Air Attack: 0 |
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Total
Personnel:
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231 |
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Structures Lost: 0
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0 Residence 0 other structures |
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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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