6/24/2021 Cutoff Fire Update

 

Cutoff Fire Daily Update 6/24/21

Cutoff Fire Wildfire
News – 19 hrs. ago

 Fire crews mopping up hot spots ahead of coming heat wave

BONANZA, Ore.— Overnight, detection operations were conducted by numerous
methods including a drone, a fixed-wing airplane, and ground-based crews, all equipped
with infrared heat detection equipment. These are just some of the tools that fire managers are using to ensure the Cutoff Fire is contained. 

There has been no fire growth in the past 24-hours.  Firefighters have shifted their attention
to the mop up process.  Mop up consists of intentionally identifying hot spots that could
threaten the fire line and extinguishing them. Last night’s infrared detection resources
have given firefighters detailed information on where many of these hotspots are.

Firefighting traffic remains heavy in the fire area.  Fire managers ask that other traffic
in the area stay aware and reduce speeds as they share the roads with firefighters. 
Fire managers would also like to remind people that hazards remain in and near the
fire area, including fire-weakened trees, stump holes filled with hot ash and other hazards.   

Forecasts call for temperatures in Klamath County to soar headed into the weekend,
reaching at least 100 degrees by Sunday. Fire managers are reminding firefighters to drink
plenty of water to avoid heat-related illnesses.