Crews Mop-up the Poole Creek Fire
CANYONVILLE, Ore.— The Poole Creek Fire has a completed control line around it,
crews will continue with mop-up today. Mopping up is very detailed, digging out
burning roots and using water to remove all remaining heat. Containment has
climbed to 34%.At this stage in the fire residents and visitors can expect to
see a red glow at night, especially within the interior of the fire. Smoke and
occasional flare ups may still be visible.
Firefighters and engines will continue to patrol the fire 24/7 until it is no
longer required. Although mopping up is now the main focus, crews have a number
of other tasks to complete. They will also be locating, identifying and
mitigating hazard trees. Also referred to as snags, these pose a serious hazard
to firefighters. Snags are standing dead trees that are prone to unexpectedly
falling. Crews will also be installing waterbars, which are important to help
prevent erosion from seasonal rains. Water bars divert rain to control erosion
of hand lines and dozer lines created during fire suppression.
Fire teams from both the Skyline Ridge and Devil’s Knob complexes held a joint
in-person community meeting last night in Tiller. The event will be posted on
the Douglas Fire Protection Association's YouTube channel and the Skyline Ridge
Complex Facebook Page. DFPA's YouTube channels link is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvJkxAHuIcLmc1wmejkI4eg.
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