Mop-up within the fire perimeter.

 Lewis Rock Fire Update

Mitchell, OR – Due to more accurate
mapping, the fire now stands at 368 acres.  Containment has reached 45
percent.  Full mop-up efforts will continue as crews work to detect and
extinguish hot spots. 

Today, firefighters will look for
pockets of smoldering fuels and occasional isolated flare ups in the far
interior of the fire area.  Overall, smoke from the fire will decrease due
to consumption of residual fuels and aggressive mop-up efforts. 

The forecast includes the return of
hot temperatures starting today and through the weekend, with a slight cool
down next week.  Hot temperatures and single digit relative humidity will
challenge firefighting activity. 

Fire prevention remains a top
priority across the region. Fire officials would like to remind the public to
follow fire season restrictions and pay particular attention to any spark
emitting activities such as campfires, small equipment use and off-road
driving. 

Current fire restrictions and
information for ODF’s Central Oregon District is available at www.odfcentraloregon.com.