Contact:
Tom
Fields
Tom
Fields
Oregon
Dept. of Forestry
503-983-8897
Sisters,
OR – Fire crews were very successful yesterday and overnight thanks to
hard work, cool temperatures and higher humidity. All Level 2 evacuation
notifications have now been lowered to Level 1 (be ready). This includes homes
in the Three Rivers subdivision (as of June 9), Forest Park, Air Park, Rim Park
and their outlying areas (as of yesterday). Gusty afternoon winds spurred one
spot fire across containment lines in the southeast corner of the fire that
crews, equipment and helicopters quickly attacked and extinguished. Infrared
imaging taken overnight shows a solid decrease in heat near the fire’s
perimeter.
OR – Fire crews were very successful yesterday and overnight thanks to
hard work, cool temperatures and higher humidity. All Level 2 evacuation
notifications have now been lowered to Level 1 (be ready). This includes homes
in the Three Rivers subdivision (as of June 9), Forest Park, Air Park, Rim Park
and their outlying areas (as of yesterday). Gusty afternoon winds spurred one
spot fire across containment lines in the southeast corner of the fire that
crews, equipment and helicopters quickly attacked and extinguished. Infrared
imaging taken overnight shows a solid decrease in heat near the fire’s
perimeter.
The
fire has burned 2,094 acres and has line completely around it. It is currently
60 percent contained. Total firefighting costs are close to $1.8 million.
fire has burned 2,094 acres and has line completely around it. It is currently
60 percent contained. Total firefighting costs are close to $1.8 million.
Firefighters
anticipate favorable weather today as they focus their efforts on mop-up
operations into the fire’s interior. While some heavy equipment and air
resources are being released, additional crews are being brought in to do the
more labor-intensive dirty work of digging out hot spots from beneath stumps
and soaking larger fuels on the ground. Crews working on this fire are also
available to help local resources, should any new fires occur within the area.
anticipate favorable weather today as they focus their efforts on mop-up
operations into the fire’s interior. While some heavy equipment and air
resources are being released, additional crews are being brought in to do the
more labor-intensive dirty work of digging out hot spots from beneath stumps
and soaking larger fuels on the ground. Crews working on this fire are also
available to help local resources, should any new fires occur within the area.
To
date, just one minor hand injury has occurred.
date, just one minor hand injury has occurred.
Structural
task forces working under the Conflagration Act have been released to return to
their home areas. The threat to structures has decreased significantly and
conditions continue to improve. Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Green incident management
team will remain on the incident through this morning to help ensure a smooth
transition.
task forces working under the Conflagration Act have been released to return to
their home areas. The threat to structures has decreased significantly and
conditions continue to improve. Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Green incident management
team will remain on the incident through this morning to help ensure a smooth
transition.
Cooperating
agencies assisting in the fire suppression effort include the Central Oregon
Fire Management Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and
Jefferson and Deschutes County Emergency Management.
For the latest updates on the fire, log on to www.facebook.com/ODFCentralOregon.