Lovlett Corral Fire Update

 

PENDLETON, Ore. (July 1, 2021 – 10 a.m.) — Firefighters made progress yesterday on the Lovlett Corral Fire, which is located approximately 10 miles northwest of Monument, Oregon on the Heppner Ranger District.

The Lovlett Corral Fire was reported on Tuesday, June 29 and is burning in grass and timber. The fire is now 100% lined and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Fire behavior was more moderate yesterday, with some isolated torching and short-range spotting. The more favorable fire conditions allowed firefighters, with support from aerial resources, to establish containment lines and keep the fire within its existing footprint. Local personnel mapped the fire yesterday and estimate it to be 110 acres.

The High Desert Interagency Type 3 Incident Management Team, led by Incident Commander Tim Boyce, took command of the fire today at 6 a.m. Fire behavior today is creeping and smoldering with larger fuels burning interior. Firefighters will focus on securing containment lines to reduce the risk of the fire moving outside of the fire perimeter, utilizing aircraft to cool hotspots and check fire spread. Firefighters are also using hose lay to mop up and cool hot spots adjacent to the line construction.  Mopping up includes searching for pockets of heat, digging out the heat source, and cooling with water. Crews will also be removing hazard trees along the roads.

Current resources assigned to the fire include 13 engines, six crews, two dozers, six water tenders and one helicopter. With the recent area thunderstorms last night, some fire resources are available today to assist the local unit with initial attack on any new starts.

Hot and dry conditions are expected to persist throughout the week and thunderstorms are forecasted for Thursday. 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.

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