6/27/2019 Days Coffee Fire PM Update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
6-27-2019

Contact:  Kyle Reed
Phone:  541-672-6507 X 136 (office) or 541-817-7186 (cell)
E-Mail:  kyle.reed@oregon.gov

Days Coffee Fire - Evening Update

Cooler temperatures, higher relative humidity readings and a couple passing rain showers helped firefighters working on the Days Coffee Fire during Thursday's day shift, and as a result, minimal fire growth was reported.  Currently, the fire is still estimated to be around 140 acres in size, however, the fires perimeter has not yet been GPS'd on the ground.

Crews took advantage of the mild weather conditions on Thursday and completed fire lines around all the identified spot fires, located south of the main fire.  In addition, crews completed fire lines around the western half of the main fire.  The eastern half of the fire is located in the bottom of the Coffee Creek drainage, which is very steep and has limited access.  Three helicopters were used throughout the day to help cool the eastern half of the fire while ground resources worked in the area.

As with all wildfires, a fire investigation is being completed on the Days Coffee Fire to positively identify the cause of the fire.  Today, two fire investigators were on scene of the fire, working to locate the point of origin.  Currently, the cause of the Days Coffee Fire remains under investigation.

Tonight, 70 firefighters are assigned to the fire, which consists of three hand crews, two tenders, a bull dozer, and various overhead personnel.  Overnight, crews will be working along the eastern half of the fire, digging hand lines, as mechanized equipment is not able to work on the steep slopes.

In addition to DFPA resources working on the Days Coffee Fire, personnel and equipment from the Oregon Department of Forestry, Coos Forest Protective Association, Roseburg BLM, Umpqua National Forest, industrial landowners and operators, and contract fire crews are assisted with the suppression efforts.