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

 

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

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