8/4/2020 Chikamin Fire Update

There are now approximately 143 personnel currently assigned to the Chikamin Fire,

which is estimated at 260 acres.

On Monday, firefighters, along with a heavy equipment, utilized the cooler temperatures

and minimal fire behavior to their advantage and continued brush removal and

preparation work along FS Road 6210. As work along the 6210 road finishes up, crews

will be moving to the east and west of the fire to start containment on these sides.

Smokejumpers continue to work on the northeast perimeter of the fire.

 

Helicopters dropped water on the southwest flank to keep the fire from crossing the

6210 road. The use of UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) has also been beneficial in

the steep terrain of the Chikamin Fire to capture aerial infrared images to find hotspots

and watch the perimeter of the fire, limiting the risk and exposure of fire personnel on

the line.

An engine patrolled the 6210 road overnight making sure the fire did not spot to the

other side of the road.

Crews will be burning out approximately a 2-acre section on the southwest edge of the

fire today, smoke may be visible.  

Road and trail closures are still in place to provide for public safety and firefighter safety.

Motorcycle Rangers are patrolling the area.