Mitchell, OR– The Lewis Rock Fire held for the second consecutive day and remains at 440 acres. Containment has reached 15 percent. Crews were assisted by a rotation of several helicopters cooling hot spots near containment lines. Today, firefighters will continue to strengthen lines around the fire’s perimeter and to mop-up towards the interior to extinguish hot spots and prevent spot fires.
Weather conditions remain a concern with high temperatures, low relative humidity, and gusty winds. Poor humidity recovery overnight could promote more active fire behavior. The approach of a cold, dry front this afternoon could potentially further challenge the firefighting effort due to shifting winds.
Safety remains our top priority. This includes trying to prevent COVID-19 infections by taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of fire personnel and maintaining best practices not only this fire season but into the future.
The fire team would like to extend its thanks and appreciation for the support from the Mitchell Community during the suppression effort.
The active early fire season under extreme fire danger conditions gives fire officials cause to spread the fire prevention message. Preventable human-caused fires have the potential of pulling much needed resources away from fires sparked by lightning. The public is required to follow fire season restrictions such as campfires, small equipment use and off-road driving. Current fire restrictions and information for ODF’s Central Oregon District is available at www.odfcentraloregon.com
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