Graham Fire Update June 25, 2018 8:00
A.M.
Strong
containment lines and diligent mop up operations have kept the perimeter of the
Graham Fire in check. After two days with no new fire growth, the Jefferson
County Sherriff has lowered the evacuation level to 1 (READY) and allowing residents
to return to their homes. The fire has burned 2,175 acres and estimated at 65%
containment.
Fire
managers are focused on strengthening control lines and continuing mop up
operations. Mop-up involves firefighters digging out hot spots and
extinguishing all remaining heat. Crews start on the fire perimeter and move
toward the center. It’s hard, methodical and dirty work but technology makes it
more efficient. Firefighters use heat seeking cameras with infra-red technology
to identify where the heat is hiding below ground.
“We
will be judged by how well we leave this fire for the local district and
residents. Mop up is hard dirty work. But it’s critically important to do it
well. When we mop up right, we can hand the fire back to the local district
knowing the perimeter will hold,” said Team 2 Incident Commander Chris Cline.
Seventy
five people attended the public meeting last night at the Chinook Store, in
Culver. The residents were very appreciative of their local volunteer fire
fighters and the efforts of the Incident Management Team. Lake Chinook Fire
Chief Don Colfels encouraged local residents to create 30 feet of defensible
space around their homes to help it survive a wildfire.
Resources
on the fire today are: 7 hand crews, 5 helicopters, 13 engines, 1 dozer, 3 water
tenders and 307 personnel.
Public
information contact is Ashley Lertora; 503-338-8442.
For
more information visit:
Central
Oregon Fire Info : http://centralorfireinfo.blogspot.com
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