Akawana Fire Quick Facts–June 11th, 2016 9pm

June 11, 2016

Fire Information:                     

Email Address:                        Akawanafireinfo@gmail.com

Facebook:                                facebook.com/odfcentraloregon

Twitter:                                     @centralORFire


Type of Incident:                      Wildfire

Cause:                                       Lightning

Date of Origin:                         June 7th,
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:                            2094
acres

Percent Containment:               72%

Number of Personnel:              595               

Hand Crews:                             22

Engines                                    17

Dozers                                      6

Water Tenders                           1

Skidgines                                   4
(track equipment with a water tank and pump)

Helicopters                                6

Note: The Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Incident
Management Team and structural task forces working under the Conflagration Act have
been released today to return to their home areas. The threat to structures has
decreased significantly and conditions continue to improve. OSFM’s Green IMT
will remain on the incident through this morning to help ensure a smooth
transition.

Cooperators: Oregon Department of Forestry, Oregon
State Fire Marshal, US Forest Service, Lake Chinook Fire District, Crooked
River National Grasslands, Central Oregon Fire Management Services, Deschutes
and Jefferson counties, PGE/Warm Springs Tribes Land Ownership

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