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UKIAH, Ore. – Firefighters continue to make strides holding lines and building containment on the Battle Mountain Complex as they prepare for rising temperatures and Red Flag Conditions today.
Temperatures have been rising steadily and are expected to crest 100 degrees today. Fire officials also expect wind gusts up to 20 miles per hour in addition to limited visibility from smoke from other fires in the region. High temperatures are expected to persist through next week with lightning possible this weekend.
Today, firefighters will focus on gaining mop-up depth and cooling materials deeper from the perimeter along the entire fire. As temperatures rise, mop up helps ensure that any reheated or ignited materials can’t escape the fire perimeter.
In Zone I, crews continue mopping up around structures and extending containment. Firefighters will continue mopping up along the southeast corner of the Monkey Creek fire near Monument.
They’re also focused on securing containment along the north.
In Zone II, firefighters are focused on the north-central region between Ditch Creek and the Potamus drainage as they look to bring the fire to control features where they can stop the fire.
Residents should continue to expect to see smoke in the interior and the unburnt island within the fire perimeter as unburnt vegetation burns well within the fire’s footprint. Crews will continue to patrol the fire’s perimeter, including portions considered contained.
Oregon Department of Forestry Incident Management Team 1 will transfer command of the Monkey Creek Fire to ODF Incident Management Team 3 tonight at 6:00 pm. This will put Team 3 in command of the entire fire.
Evacuations: Level 1 (Be Ready), Level 2 (Be Set) and Level 3 (Go Now) evacuations are in effect. For updated information, visit:
- For Umatilla County, follow facebook.com/UmatillaCountySheriff or sign up for Umatilla County Emergency Alert System at https://member.everbridge.net/index/2590041373147145.
- For Grant County, visit the RAPTOR arcgis site or sign up for alerts at: https://member.everbridge.net/index/825462649520134.
- For Morrow County, visit https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/de78333b0d2544f7a320142174aa20ae
Public Land Closures:
The Bureau of Land Management has closed public lands along the John Day River from Kimberly to Dale, and from Kimberly to Service Creek. More information here: https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-info/oregon-washington/fire-restrictions.
The Umatilla National Forest has implemented a closure for public lands within the Heppner Ranger District and the North Fork John Day Ranger District. More information at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/umatilla/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1194462 and https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/umatilla/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5286768.
FIRE AT A GLANCE
Total Estimated Complex Size: 179,080 acres
Monkey Creek Fire: 174,596
North Fork Owens: 4,484 acres
Total Containment 23%
Cause: Under Investigation
Estimated Cost: $36,299,415
County Evacuations
Umatilla: Alerts Facebook
Grant: Alerts
Morrow: RAPTOR GIS
Road Closures
For road closures, visit:
https://www.tripcheck.com
Public Land Closures
See above for closures.
Fire Restrictions
www.bmidc.org
All Resources
Hand Crews: 65
Engines: 81
Water Tenders: 39
Dozers: 28
Helicopters: 6 Total Personnel: 2,029
ODF Incident Commanders:
Joe Hessel Incident Management Team 1 Battle Mountain Complex Zone I
Tyler McCarty Incident Management Team 3 Battle Mountain Complex Zone II