New fires reported on ODF-protected lands
There were no new fires larger than 10 acres reported on ODF-protected lands over the past 24 hours.
Fires on ODF-protected lands
McCoy Fire
The McCoy Fire was reported burning the morning of August 9 near the top of Bryant Mountain on a mix of private lands protected by ODF's Klamath Unit - Klamath-Lake District, and BLM and USFS lands. The fire was reported that afternoon to be contained at 11.9 acres, and is undergoing mop-up. The cause of this fire is under investigation. Unless the situation changes, this is the final report on this fire.
Miles, Columbus, Snowshoe and Round Top fires
(formerly the South Umpqua Complex/Sugar Pine Fires)
These fires are being managed under unified command by the Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 2 (Incident Commander Doug Turman), Oregon Department of Forestry Incident Management Team 1 (Incident Commander Joe Hessel), and Oregon State Fire Marshal's Red Team (Incident Commander Ian Yocum).
Efforts on the Miles Fire are focused on burn-outs to strengthen control lines, with the largest area of concern being the southwest flank of the fire. Elevated weather conditions (gusty afternoon winds and low humidity) could increase fire activity this afternoon, including torching and spotting. Winds could move some of the smoke out of the area, however smoke from other nearby fires may continue to impact air quality, causing unhealthy to very unhealthy conditions.
Mop-up continues on the Snow Shoe Fire, patrol and mop-up are ongoing on the Columbus Fire, and the Round Top Fireremains in patrol status.
A community meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, August 10, at the Prospect Community Center, 305 Red Blanket Road, Prospect
Location: Approximately 45 miles southeast of Roseburg
Ignition date: July 15, 2018
Cause: Lightning
Acres burned: Combined total of 42,834 acres.
- Acres burned by fire: Miles Fire: 27.039 acres; Columbus Fire: 9,193 acres; Snow Shoe Fire: 3,816 acres; Round Top Fire: 154 acres
Personnel: 2,262
More Information: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6112/
South Valley Fire
Transfer of Command for this fire from ODF Incident Management Team 2 to a smaller fire management organization that will be reporting to the Central Oregon District's The Dalles Unit occurred this morning. Unless the situation changes, this will be the last report on this fire.
Garner Complex
On August 9, the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District completed the transition with the Florida Forest Services Red Team and assumed command of the Garner Complex. Unless the situation changes, this will be the last report on this fire.
Location: North of Rogue River (Jackson County)
Ignition date: July 15, 2018
Cause: Lightning
Acres burned: Approximately 8,886 acres
- Acres burned by fire: Grave Creek / Section 14 / Ditch Creek fires: 7,816 acres; Pleasant Creek Fire: 836 acres; Spencer Creek Fire: 228 acres; King Mountain Fire: 6 acres
Personnel: Approximately 200
Containment: 87%
More Information (note changes): http://www.swofire.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/ODFSouthwest/
Other fires
Taylor Creek Fire - Josephine County
The Taylor Creek and Klondike fires are being managed by the Pacific Northwest Incident Management Team 2 (Incident Commander Chris Schulte).
A community meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, August 10, at the Agness Community Library, 3905 Cougar Lane, Agness.
Location: 10 miles west of Grants Pass
Ignition date: July 15, 2018
Cause: Lightning
Acres burned: Approximately 43,388 acres
Personnel: 1,000
Containment: 45%
More Information: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6058/
Klondike Fire - Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
The Taylor Creek and Klondike fires are being managed by the Pacific Northwest Incident Management Team 2 (Incident Commander Chris Schulte).
A community meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, August 10, at the Agness Community Library, 3905 Cougar Lane, Agness.
Location: 9 miles northwest of Selma
Ignition date: July 15, 2018
Cause: Lightning
Acres burned: Approximately 38,382 acres
Personnel: 600
Containment: 15%
More Information: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5998/
ODF 2018 FIRE STATISTICS
Fires and acres burned (as of August. 10, 2018)
Total fires = 656
Total acres burned = 40,000 *
* An estimate - does not include very recent fires or all acres of recent growth on existing fires
10-year average fires and acres burned (as of August 10, 2018)
Total fires = 563
Total acres burned = 23,358
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