7/25/2018 Hendrix Fire Update

– July 25, 2018 Morning Update

Hendrix Fire Now 40% Contained

Acres: 1,067 acres                                                                                              Cause: Lightning                        

Percent Containment: 40%                                                                            Start Date: 07/15/18, 8:30 am                      

Location: 9 mi SW of Ashland, OR                                                               Expected Containment Date: 07/31/2018

Jurisdiction: Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest & Private Land

Resources: 628 personnel including 4 Hot Shot Crews, 13 Hand Crews, 5 Helicopters, 22 Engines, 5 Assigned Dozers + additional Dozers on loan from cooperators, and 9 water tenders, 2 masticators, and 3 skidgens

Firefighters will continue mop up on the fire perimeter today. They will be mopping up to a distance that insures the fire will not escape the over the fire lines.

Helicopters will continue to support firefighters on the ground, including dropping water and conducting reconnaissance flights as needed and conditions allow. Several helicopters are being released to other fires. One heavy, one medium, and one light helicopter will continue to be assigned to the incident.

The forecast for foreseeable future is continued hot temperatures and drying fuels. The temperatures at higher elevations and peaks will be nearing  85 to 90 degrees today.

Video from last night's Hendrix Fire community meeting at the Ashland Middle School is available at https://tinyurl.com/yczf47z9. No additional community meetings are planned at this time.

CURRENT EVACUATION ORDERS: The evacuation level has been reduced to Level 1 for the entire Jackson County Hendrix Fire evacuation area. A Level 1 Evacuation means “BE READY” for potential evacuation. Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in their area, and monitor emergency services websites and local media outlets for information. For the latest information, go to  http://jacksoncountyor.org/sheriff/. Residents in the area are encouraged to sign up for Citizen Alert at http://www.jacksoncounty.org/alert. More info about evacuation levels and preparedness can be found at http://www.rvem.org.

CURRENT CLOSURES: The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Hendrix Fire Area Closure for the southern portion of the Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District remains in effect. Detailed info and a map of the area closure are available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/rogue-siskiyou.  The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) remains closed from where the PCT meets National Forest Road No.40S01 (Observation Gap) to the Grouse Gap Shelter. Re-route information is available at https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/closures/oregon/.

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Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5939/                SW Oregon Fire Info: http://swojic.blogspot.com