Wallowa, OR – The Elbow Creek fire is reporting as 22,681 acres and 28 percent contained. More resources will continue to arrive through this evening and tomorrow morning.
Another successful day on the line; all operations went according to plan. Primarily, efforts were focused on mopping up deeper into the fire perimeter and strengthening contingency lines around the fire. Last night’s burn out at the top of Elbow Creek was a great success.
The east side of the fire remains stable and continues to be mopped-up and patrolled. The spot fire that occurred multiple days ago remains in mop-up status as well. The same operational plans are in place for tomorrow.
A fire behavior analyst joined crews in the field today to help evaluate operational plans for the Sickfoot Area. After assessment, overhead has agreed to continue to utilize direct attack up against the fire’s edge. Fire lines will continue to be constructed and strengthened.
The weather continues to be hot and dry, but with more favorable humidity recovery tonight. Lighter winds have also worked in favor of the firefighters reducing chances of long range spotting from flying embers.
The spike camp located on the north end of the fire in Big Hole will be relocated to the Elgin Stampede Grounds tomorrow.
Another virtual information meeting will take place tomorrow evening. More information to come.
Evacuation levels within Wallowa County remain unchanged for now. Additional information on evacuation levels is available on the Wallowa County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Wallowa-County-Sheriffs-Office-147212815486187).
The 62 Road is closed for fire operations. The Umatilla National Forest also remains closed until further notice.
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