Yesterday
Crews began
the burnout in the NE portion of the fire, tying fire lines to the Thorn
Creek burn scar while helicopters assisted in strengthening and holding the
containment lines at the old burn scar.
Crews
continued to make good progress securing the fire perimeter and with repair
activities. Most of the repair work on
handlines and dozer lines, on the west side of the South Fork River, are
completed.
Last
night, there were close to 800 lightning strikes in and around the fire from
the thunderstorm.
Weather and Fire Behavior
The weather
will continue to be warm with possible isolated thunderstorms. Isolated torching and flare-ups are
expected for today with the possibility of re-burn potential.
Today’s Operations
Today the highest priority will be initial
attack suppressing any new fires that may start. Crews will continue
to perform burnout operations adding depth along the northeast flank. Aerial resources will continue to drop water
into smokes and hotspots as needed.
Crews continue to secure the NW flank from Aldrich Mountain down into
Oliver Creek. There is still some heat
near firelines in the area. Around the
rest of the fire, crews will continue to mop-up, patrol, and repair along the
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Closures and Evacuations
The team
is working hard to contain the fire and create a safe area for public entrance. Fire managers understand the importance of
restoring access into the closure areas and are working with agency
representatives to be successful in that goal.
A Level 1
evacuation remains in effect for the area bounded by the 2150 road on the south,
the 21 road on the east, Highway 26 on the north and on the west by a line
running due north from the Aldrich Lookout to Highway 26.
A closure
is in place on the Malheur National Forest and the Ochoco National Forest
surrounding the fires. All roads and trails are closed within the closure
area. Closure information is available online at inciweb.nwcg.gov.
Maps and other information, are
available online at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4042/
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