News Contact: Darcy Weseman (541) 278-3722
Aug. 10, 2017- 10 a.m.
Pendleton,
Ore. – Firefighters made good progress yesterday
on the Tupper Corral Fire, located
one mile west of Tupper Guard Station and 20 miles southeast of Heppner. The 167-acre fire, which is burning in
grass and timber, is now 65% contained. No further updates will be released on
this fire unless conditions change.
The fire had no additional growth yesterday,
however firefighters discovered a small spot fire on the western side of the
fire perimeter, which was quickly suppressed.
Today firefighters will focus on patrolling, mopping
up hot spots and securing the control lines. Risks to firefighters working on
the fire include excessive heat and snags, which continue to burn and fall
inside the fire perimeter. Resources on the fire include six engines, one crew,
one water tender and one dozer. Approximately 45 personnel are assigned to the
fire.
The fire was reported on Aug. 8 at 3:45 p.m.
and was threatening Tupper Guard Station and nearby utility lines. The cause of
the fire is under investigation.
Hot and dry conditions are expected to persist through early next week.
Firefighters will be facing high temperatures in the 90s with relative humidity
around 15-20 percent. Light winds are forecasted for the fire area tomorrow.
The forecast is calling for a chance of thunderstorms the next two to three
days.
The fire danger rating is EXTREME
and Public Use Restrictions involving campfires and chainsaw use are in
effect. For more information about the
Umatilla National Forest’s Public Use Restrictions, please contact any forest
office, call our Forest Information hotline at 1-877-958-9663, or visit our
website at www.fs.usda.gov/umatilla/.
The latest fire information will
be posted on the Blue Mountains Fire Information Blog. If you are interested in
receiving updates on fires in the Blue Mountains, follow our blog at http://bluemountainfireinfo.blogspot.com/.
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