Green Ridge Fire Update

 

PENDLETON, Ore. (July 12, 2021 – 11 a.m.) — Firefighters continue battling the Green Ridge Fire burning on the Pomeroy Ranger District, approximately 30 miles east of Walla Walla, Washington.

The 228-acre Green Ridge Fire is comprised of two wildfires burning in steep, rugged terrain, consisting of mostly timber, grass and shrubs.  Values at risk include structures in the area. Yesterday’s fire behavior consisted of active upslope runs, spotting and torching. Steep ground with rolling rocks and burning material is adding to fire growth and containment difficulties. The Turkey Tail Fire was the most active yesterday and spread into Turkey Creek. Firefighters completed line construction on the eastern side of Turkey Tail and continued preparing indirect lines as contingency lines on the southern end of the fire.  Crews also installed hose lay to conduct mop up and cool hot spots adjacent to areas where line construction had been completed.  Firefighters also completed the structure protection work around Godman Guard Station and the Turkey Tail Recreation Residents tract. The Green Ridge Fire was less active yesterday and has containment lines around 50% of the fire.

Today, where containment line has been established, firefighters will strengthen these containment lines by using hose lay to mop up and cool hot spots adjacent to the line construction. Crews will be conducting a burn out operation on the southern edge of the Turkey Tail Fire to secure that edge of the fire. Where terrain and fuels allow crews to safely engage, firefighters will also continue building containments lines on the northern edge of Turkey Tail. Current resources on scene include ten hand crews, six engines, three water tenders and one dozer. Additional resources are on order. 

The Northeast Oregon Type 3 Team will inbrief with the Northwest Team 7 Type 2 Incident Management Team today, with plans to transition command of the fire to the Type 2 team.

Additional information about the Green Ridge Fire is available at: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7628/.

The Umatilla National Forest implemented an area and road closure across the entire Pomeroy Ranger District yesterday. Additional information about this closure is available on the Forest website.

Fire officials want to remind everyone that the current fire danger rating is EXTREME and public use restrictions involving chainsaw use, smoking and off-road travel are in effect.

For more information regarding Restrictions, please contact:

Umatilla National Forest:

Information Hotline: Toll-Free (877) 958-9663

www.facebook.com/UmatillaNF  

Twitter: @UmatillaNF

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Additional information about the Umatilla National Forest is available at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/umatilla.

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