09/01/2023 Tyee Ridge Complex AM Update

 

Tyee Ridge Complex Morning Update 09/01/23

Tyee Ridge Complex

Announcement - 09/01/2023

Acreage: 6,674

Containment: 5%

Firefighters Productive in Favorable Weather

Umpqua, Ore. – The Tyee Ridge Complex fires had minimal growth in the last two operational periods.  While firefighters continue to be engaged with active fire, the weather conditions enabled them to make direct attack, working safely on the fires edge. Overnight, crews faced new challenges with lack of visibility and wet road conditions. Oregon Department of Forestry crews to the north continued to secure lines and mop up. Crews on the Cougar Creek and Lighthouse Fires performed tactical firing operations of fuels within the fire line, identified contingency line options, and mitigated hazard trees.

Crews on the NW portion of the Cougar Creek Fire were able to establish hand lines between previously constructed dozer lines. Dozers and excavators were actively reinforcing lines for future use and continue to aid in structure protection.  Protection of structures remains a high priority in the Hubbard Creek and Briarwood areas. Oregon State Fire Marshal structural task forces and hand crews are reinforcing lines around homes and continuing to mop up.  

Today, the weather again offers favorable conditions allowing firefighters to go direct in some areas.  Crews working the Lighthouse Fire will focus on preparing indirect lines for future burning on the difficult terrain to the west of the perimeter if needed. On the Cougar Creek Fire, firefighters to the SW are working along Bear Creek Road to keep a safe access point for personnel.  On the SE portion crews will remain diligent in securing lines around homes and mopping up. Structure protection on Hubbard Creek Road will consist of hose lays on existing dozer lines and prepping structures to the south side.  Air attack remains available to support control efforts and has set up of a mobile retardant base for future air operations.

There are significant changes to evacuation levels due to aggressive firefighting around homes by our structural and wildland crews.  To view the current evacuation information map, go to www.dcso.com/evacuations The Red Cross shelter for evacuees is now located at The Way Church of Sutherlin located at 1352 E. Central Ave. in Sutherlin, OR. To shelter livestock, contact Douglas County Animal Control at 541-440-4471. Companion pets can be sheltered at Saving Grace Pet Adoption Center in Roseburg.

Oregon Department of Forestry Team 1

Joe Hessel, Incident Commander

OSFM Red Team, Ian Yocum, Incident Commander