8/23/2017 Nena Springs FINAL Update

Nena Springs Fire FINAL Update - Aug. 23 Office: (541) 553-1146 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CTWSFireMgt/

Nena Springs Fire 75% Contained – Final Update Warm Springs OR – A strong force of firefighters are working towards increasing the containment of the Nena Springs Fire. Until moisture arrives over the fire, containment will remain 75%.  Its final footprint is expected to remain 68,135 acres. Firefighters found a hot spot in Skookum Creek Drainage yesterday. Surface fire is smoldering in duff and dead and down logs. A handcrew will direct a light helicopter over hotspots today to provide target drops of water. This mop-up work requires attention to ensure the fire does not smolder outside of contained areas. The 240 firefighters assigned to the fire today are beginning to hit their maximum days work and will return home to rest before taking new assignments.  As these resources time out, a smaller force of firefighters will remain at Warm Springs to complete the work left yet to do.   A transfer of command will occur tomorrow to a smaller management organization. This is part of the natural process of right-sizing the organization. The forecast today calls for a chance of thunderstorms that may bring lightning and some rain if it enters into the area. Today is the final update for the Nena Springs Fire. Please call Warm Springs Fire Management at 541-553-1146 for fire information. PDF File On Aug. 21, the Deschutes U Boat engine crew started an after hours event to raise money for the Wildland Fire Foundation. In return for receiving donated safety classes, firefighters were able to raise $78.