Monday, October 2, 2023

10/2/2023 Dinner, Grizzly, Brice Creek, Chilcoot and Ridge Fires Update

 

Logos of the new fire team BLM ODF and USFS.

October 2, 2023


Daily Update

Dinner, Grizzly, Brice Creek, Chilcoot and Ridge Fires

Total personnel: 276 | Resources: 4 engines, 2 crews, and 3 helicopters


Crews are now re-engaged after the heavy rains, and the drying trend throughout the week will help suppression repair efforts. A UAS (unmanned aerial system) module is being utilized to perform reconnaissance to better assist firefighters locate hotspots along the fire perimeter.


Dinner: Crews continue to backhaul slash off of the fireline. Suppression repair is estimated to be complete in 2 operational shifts. Containment – 95%


Grizzly: Backhaul is complete and crews continue to patrol the fire. Containment – 0%


Brice Creek: Suppression repair is complete to forest standards and the fire remains in patrol status. Containment – 95%


Chilcoot: Dozer lines are being repaired and roads will be graded. Containment – 67%


Ridge: Suppression repair continues and is expected to be complete in 3 operational shifts.

Containment – 95%


A temporary flight restriction has been put in place over the fire area to provide a safe environment for air resources and firefighters who are engaged in mop up and suppression actions on the ground. FAA Temporary Flight Restrictions -- Graphics


There is a forest closure for portions of the Umpqua National Forest in response to fire activity in the area to protect public and wildland firefighter safety.


Fire Information: (541) 900-5862, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Email: 2023.chilcoot@firenet.gov


Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/chilcootridgefires2023 https://www.facebook.com/bricecreekdinnergrizzlyfires2023/


Inciweb:

Grizzly Fire Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orupf-grizzly-fire

Chilcoot Fire Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orupf-2023-chilcoot-fire-unf

Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region | www.fs.usda.gov/r6

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