Starting today only one update will be generated and posted
in the morning from the Wilson Prairie Fire.
The Morrow
County Off-Highway Vehicle Park and Campground is currently open, however some
trails may be impacted by the fire activity. Please observe all trail and
area closures.
Current Fire Information:
Firefighters completed containment lines around all perimeters of the fire.
Hose lays have been installed completely around the fire perimeter and mop up
has begun. Mop up has progressed, advancing into the interior 200
feet. Small interior islands of unburned fuels have been isolated with
focused mop up around the perimeter. Suppression rehabilitation and
repair activities will begin today, which could include water barring, leveling
of berms and removal of trash from the fire line. The entire firefighter
operation briefing may be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxBLXbrnAPw
Acreage: 437
Containment: 50%
Fire Information Center: Public Line
844-695-6542. Available 8:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Information
Websites: Inciweb – https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6028
ODF Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ODFCentralOregon/.
Resources:
Total personnel assigned – 430: 3-type 2 IA hand crews, 10-type 2
hand crews, 2-camp crews, 1- medium helicopters, 1- light helicopter,
9-engines, 3-dozers, 10-water tenders, 2–faller modules, 4-skidgens, and 103
overhead. Right sizing of the fire suppression resources has begun with
demobilization of crews and equipment in order to adjust resources in response
to operational needs.
Air
Operations: A temporary flight restriction (TFR) is in place over the
fire area restricting aircraft access. Please check the NOTAMs prior to
flying. The public is reminded all air operations are grounded any time a drone
is sighted within the TFR, delaying fire suppression efforts. Flying within the
TFR is prohibited and against the law.
Weather:
Today will be sunny with max temperatures of 95 degrees with relative humidity
to 14%. Winds will be light mostly up slope at 6 - 8 mph.
Closures: The Umatilla National Forest implemented an area closure
including trails and roads within the vicinity of Bull Prairie Lake and
the Wilson Prairie area. A map and detailed description of the area
closure is available on the Umatilla National Forest website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/umatilla/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5286768
and on Inciweb. This Closure will be evaluated daily for need as a safety
precaution to firefighters and the public. Forest Service personnel will
be located near the campground to assist recreational visitors with alternative
locations to camp.
The weather
forecast for the region is a continued hot and dry trend with poor humidity
recovery. Any spark landing in light fuels (grass) has a 100% potential
to start a fire so please follow restrictions to limit potential human wildfire
ignitions.
- Regulated Closure is in
effect for ODF’s Central Oregon District. Specific restrictions,
intended to reduce human caused fires, can be found at www.ODFcentraloregon.com.
- Phase B of the Public Use
Restrictions (PURS) for the Umatilla National Forest are in effect.
For more information regarding these and other restrictions on
the Umatilla National Forest visit www.bmidc.org
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