Anvil Fire
Size: 14,569 acres
Start Date: August 25, 2023
Location: 8 miles east of Port Orford, OR
Containment: 0%
Total personnel: 854
Resources: 21 crews, 4 helicopters, 34 engines
Fire crews are maintaining a robust presence including 24-hour coverage in significant areas throughout the Anvil Fire area. Resources dedicated to working around the homes have proactively set up hoses, pumps, and sprinklers further west along Elk River Road and Sixes River Road that would be utilized to protect residences should the fire grow closer to them. Mechanized equipment continues to expand contingency fire lines in strategic locations on the north, west, and south flanks of the fire.
Aviation resources had a challenging day with high winds limiting helicopter flights for a short period of time. However, five helicopters were able to support ground crews, delivering over 70,000 gallons of water near the Hatchery and Elk River Road corridor, and between China Peak and Moon Mountain. Additional unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) will be assigned to fire tomorrow to provide increased infrared (IR) capabilities including identifying any small fires outside of the fire’s main perimeter in smoky conditions and real-time perimeter mapping data. This tool aids ground crews by limiting their exposure in areas that aren’t safe and improves the information available for fire managers and the public.
Evacuations: Curry County Sheriff’s Office has identified four evacuation zones around the Anvil Fire. An interactive evacuation map is available at https://bit.ly/45UIh2E. Zones 1 and 4 are in Level 3 “Go“evacuation status. Zones 2 and 3 are in Level 2 “Get Set“ status. Sign up for Curry Co. emergency alerts at https://bit.ly/CurryCoEM.
Flat Fire
Size: 34,242 acres
Start Date: July 15, 2023
Location: 2 miles southeast of Agness, OR
Containment: 75%
Total personnel: 69
Resources: 1 crew, 3 helicopters, 1 engine
Repair work was completed today on the Flat Fire. A compliment of engines and fire overhead will remain vigilent in actively patrolling the fire area and responding as needed to any areas that have smoke or flame to ensure the fire does not spread. The Flat Fire’s size has remained unchanged since August 19.
General Information
Weather: A weather event coming from the Gulf of Alaska tonight through tomorrow morning will bring 20 to 25 mile per hour winds from the northeast. This event will bring higher humidity levels in excess of 40%. Looking to the extended forecast, a pacific trough will likely bring precipitation and a favorable wind pattern from the west.
Smoke and the marine cloud layer are mingling and settling in the lower elevations overnight causing limited visibility along highways. Please drive slowly and with headlights on through any fire area. Heavy equipment and firefighter transportation vehicles are also using the area highways and roads. Caltrans issued a schedule of road closures and lane restrictions on US-199 northeast from Crescent City. Local law enforcement cautions against any non-essential traffic along this route.
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