Lovlett Corral Fire Update

 

PENDLETON, Ore. (July 4, 2021 – 9 a.m.) —The High Desert Interagency Type 3 Incident Management Team transferred command of the Lovlett Corral Fire back to the Heppner Ranger District today to manage under a Type 4 organization, led by Incident Commander Jeremiah Marsh. The Lovlett Corral Fire is located approximately 10 miles northwest of Monument, Oregon on the Heppner Ranger District.

The Lovlett Corral Fire is approximately 137 acres and is now 95% contained. Fire behavior was minimal yesterday, primarily consisting of smoldering and creeping. Firefighters continued to strengthen containment lines and completed mop up activities further into the interior of the fire perimeter. Mopping up includes searching for pockets of heat, digging out the heat source, and cooling with water. Where containment lines are secured, firefighters also completed suppression repair (such as constructing water bars to help reduce erosion potential) based on identified rehabilitation needs.

Today, firefighters will continue to strengthen containment line, grid for hot spots, and perform mop-up. Pockets of unburned fuel within the fire’s interior may produce smoke as the fire moves through those areas. Firefighters will also continue implementing suppression repairs today where containment lines are secured.

Current resources assigned to the fire include two engines, two crews, and one water tender.

This will be the final daily update unless conditions change.

Hot and dry conditions are expected to persist throughout the week. Fire officials want to remind everyone that the current fire danger rating remains at HIGH 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:

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