Riddle, Oregon – Today a total of 1,087 firefighters
and support personnel will continue work towards full containment of the fire. Numbers
of firefighters will begin decreasing as fire activity has decreased and mop-up
and rehab operations become more of the focus. With Oregon Department of
Forestry’s Incident Management Team #3 finishing their two-week assignment,
they will hand the fire over to ODF IMT #1 Saturday to help bring the fire to
full containment. The fire stands at 16,436 acres and is now 35 percent contained.
The heavy rain that fell across the valley yesterday
and last night only dropped about 15-hundredths of an inch on the fire. The
light rain is not expected to hinder the burnout operations of unburned areas
within the established fireline and smoke may be visible from Cow Creek Road.
It is essential to finish burning out these “islands” of unburned fuels to
prevent future flare ups and new fires crossing established containment lines.
Other work on the fire today includes the
establishment of sediment controlling “water bars” on the fire trails. These water bars are berms of earth
constructed at an angle and spacing to prevent rain falling on the fire trial
from creating a gully and erosion.
Additional work today will be falling fire weakened trees along the
railroad tracks to prevent their unexpected fall onto the tracks.
The Level 2 evacuation notification was dropped to a
Level 1 notice for residents along Cow Creek. Level 1, or “Ready”, of the
“Ready, Set, Go” Evacuation Level system is something all Oregonians should
follow year round. “Ready” means taking personal
responsibility and preparing long before the threat of a wildland fire so your
home is ready in case of a fire. Create defensible space by clearing brush away
from your home. Use fire-resistant landscaping and harden your home with
fire-safe construction measures. Assemble emergency supplies and belongings in
a safe place. Plan escape routes and make sure all those residing in the home
know the plan of action.
The fire acreage remains at 16,436 acres, unchanged
from yesterday.
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