We had significant fire activity today.
Westerly winds
combined with heavy fuels and topography has produced increased fire activity and
moved the Buck Fork Fire north
and east of the South Fork of the John Day River. The fire spread further to the east across
Deer Creek Flats and joined together with the Murderers Creek South Fire on its
southern flank.
Local terrain and
winds then caused the fire to move in a southerly direction crossing Deer Creek
Road 24 and progressing just south of Baldy Mountain. Firefighters are now working to reestablish
anchor points to build primary dozer containment lines on the southern
perimeter.
Dozer work and
retardant were also utilized to strengthen (or reinforce) the 512 Road (west of
the South Fork of the John Day River) in anticipation of pinching off the Buck
Fork fire’s progression to the north.
Fire managers are
also working with the Grant County Sheriff’s Department to identify threatened
structures and any needed levels of evacuation.
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