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Wildfire
Cause:
Lightning
Date of Origin:
June 7, 2016
Location: Akawana
Butte, 13 miles North of Sisters
Types of Fuel:
Grass, Brush and Timber
Structures Threatened:
912
Structures Damaged:
0
Residences Destroyed:
0
Current Size:
1,930 acres
Percent
Containment:
44%
Number
of Personnel: 561
Types of resources:
20 hand crews, 6 helicopters, 5 air tankers, 20 fire
engines, 9 bulldozers, 8 water tenders.
Three Rivers has been lowered to a level 1 (Be Ready), Forest Park, Air Park,
Rim Park and outlying properties remain in level 2. A total of 262 structures
remain at evacuation level 2 (Be Set).
Akawana Fire Recent Activities:
• Fire crews made
solid progress as cooler conditions moderated fire activity, allowing crews to
gain direct access to the edge of the fire.
• Spot fires
occurred in a few areas, but crews were able to quickly contain them.
• Air resources
(planes and helicopters) played a major role in expanding control lines.
• Tomorrow’s
objectives include mopping up hot spots from containment lines into the
interior and strengthening lines along the northeast corner of the fire.
• Structural Task
Forces protecting homes under the Conflagration Act will continue prepare and
safeguard homes until the danger has abated.