Prineville, OR –This morning firefighters on the Allen Creek Fire
are reporting 100% containment for the fire.
Yesterday crews focused on finding and extinguishing heat and flames
adjacent to the fireline to keep the fire inside the existing perimeter. In many areas they were able to mop-up more
than 100 feet into the interior of the fire.
With a forecast of increasing heat this week fire managers are focusing
efforts on the fire to ensure that the fire will not rekindle or move outside
containment lines. Gordon Foster,
Prineville Unit Forester, commented on the great work from firefighters on
Allen Creek, “Crews did some great work today, although fuels were light they
worked hard throughout the day to ensure good containment.
are reporting 100% containment for the fire.
Yesterday crews focused on finding and extinguishing heat and flames
adjacent to the fireline to keep the fire inside the existing perimeter. In many areas they were able to mop-up more
than 100 feet into the interior of the fire.
With a forecast of increasing heat this week fire managers are focusing
efforts on the fire to ensure that the fire will not rekindle or move outside
containment lines. Gordon Foster,
Prineville Unit Forester, commented on the great work from firefighters on
Allen Creek, “Crews did some great work today, although fuels were light they
worked hard throughout the day to ensure good containment.
Last night’s shift included two
5-person crews and one engine, these resources used infra-red cameras to detect
heat sources underground. These “hot
spots” are identified so crews can follow up with water and tools to extinguish
the burning material.
5-person crews and one engine, these resources used infra-red cameras to detect
heat sources underground. These “hot
spots” are identified so crews can follow up with water and tools to extinguish
the burning material.
Today two 20-person crews, four
engines, and two tenders will be continuing mop-up activities. Fire managers are looking to have 100% mop-up
completed for the fire by end of shift on Wednesday. Aircraft is available to support the fire if
it is needed. The fire will continue to
be in patrol status after the mop-up work is complete.
engines, and two tenders will be continuing mop-up activities. Fire managers are looking to have 100% mop-up
completed for the fire by end of shift on Wednesday. Aircraft is available to support the fire if
it is needed. The fire will continue to
be in patrol status after the mop-up work is complete.
Reported around 11:30 a.m. on
August 5, 2018, the fire burned primarily grass and brush on steep and rocky
terrain near Allen Creek Road in northwest Crook County. Heavy use of aircraft
and a surge of ground resources during initial attack checked the spread of the
fire at approximately 27 acres. The fire
is under investigation.
August 5, 2018, the fire burned primarily grass and brush on steep and rocky
terrain near Allen Creek Road in northwest Crook County. Heavy use of aircraft
and a surge of ground resources during initial attack checked the spread of the
fire at approximately 27 acres. The fire
is under investigation.
For additional
information on ODF’s Central Oregon District, including contact information and
unit offices, please visit www.ODFcentraloregon.com.
information on ODF’s Central Oregon District, including contact information and
unit offices, please visit www.ODFcentraloregon.com.