Multiple fire related area closures are in effect for
the Umatilla National Forest including areas on the Heppner, North Fork John Day, and Pomeroy Ranger
District. Closure descriptions and maps are available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/umatilla/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5286768.
Fire update
Double
Snag Fire
is currently 131 acres and 10% contained. It is located approximately 1½ mile
northwest of Winom Campground, on the north side of Forest Road 52. The Northeast
Oregon Type 3 Incident Management team is in command of this fire. A total of 112
personnel comprised of four hand crews, two falling modules, two engines, heavy
equipment including two feller bunchers, six masticators, one support truck and
one dozer plus operators will be on the fire line today. Fire line medics and
an ambulance are on site to provide support if needed.
Yesterday,
crews completed the primary containment line, and a recon flight was conducted
over the fire which allowed fire personnel to better map the fire and plan for
the next operational period.
Conditions
permitting, firing operations will start
along the west side of the fire to remove fuels between the containment line
and the fires edge. Crews will continue prep work along the north side of
Forest Road 52 and will do prep work around the Pearson Cabins, removing fuels
adjacent to these structures. Helicopter support available today and forest
management will be looking for additional air support.
Weather: Today, mostly sunny with decreased winds and mostly
clear evening. Hazy and areas of smoke.
In addition,
the following incidents are burning on or near the Umatilla National Forest and
are being managed by partner agencies and Complex Incident Management Teams.
- Battle
Mountain Complex: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/or97s-battle-mountain-complex
- Bone
Yard Fire: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/or95s-boneyard-fire
- Cougar
Creek Fire: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wases-cougar-creek-fire
- Lone
Rock Fire: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orprd-lone-rock-fire
More information regarding restrictions,
please contact:
Umatilla National
Forest:
Information Hotline:
Toll-Free (877) 958-9663
X: @UmatillaNF
The latest fire information will
be posted on the Blue Mountains Fire Information Blog. To receive updates on
fires in the Blue Mountains, follow our blog at http://bluemountainfireinfo.blogspot.com/.
Additional information about the
Umatilla National Forest is available at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/umatilla.
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