Elbow Creek Fire Update For July 27, 2021 9 a.m.

 CURRENT FIRE SIZE AS OF 7/25/21 IR FLIGHT                                    22,790 ACRES 

CURRENT FIRE CONTAINMENT                                                                        38% 

Last night was relatively calm for operations as crews continued to take the heat out of the the Elbow Creek Fire. Fire tactics on the north side of the Grande Ronde River included mopping up spot fires east of Elbow Creek and monitoring the burnout in the eastern portion of the drainage. In the northeast corner, eight minor spot fires were caught and contained. On the south side, crews continued to mop-up and work on strengthening lines around Sickfoot Creek.  

For today, a contingency group will continue to prepare roads on the north side of the river. On the south side, crews will secure problem areas and make the edge more secure around Duckworth Creek. Mop-up efforts deeper into the fire perimeter will continue on both sides of the river.  

The northeast and southwest sides of the fire have been caught, remain stable, and are being mopped up deeper into the fire perimeter, as much as 200 feet in most areas.  

Hot and dry weather conditions remain, but today we will see some slight changes in the weather patterns. A southerly flow will be bringing in monsoon moisture and more clouds. There is a slight chance for showers and thunderstorms.  

The Umatilla National Forest remains closed as well as several roads within the fire area.