Umatilla National Forest July 28 Fire Update

 

Multiple fire related temporary area closures are in effect for Umatilla National. Forest Closure descriptions and maps are available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/umatilla/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5286768.

Fire update

Double Snag Fire – The fire did not increase in size yesterday due to a lot “solid work put in” said Incident Commander Trainee Tim Wilson of the Type 4 team now managing the fire, containment increased to 35% on the fire.

 

Yesterday’s planned firing operation on the east side was successful, firefighters are beginning to mop up inside the fire edge. Along the north side, crews have filled in the areas between where the fire had backed up to the line in a “connect the dots” firing operation said Wilson.

 

A total of 69 personnel comprised of two hand crews, one falling module, two engines, five masticators and one dozer plus operators are assigned to the fire today.  

 

Prep work will continue today along Forest Road 52.

Weather: Mostly sunny conditions are expected with increasing clouds in the evening. Temperatures 79-87°, Humidity 20-28%, Winds light from the northwest.  Cooler temperatures and light winds over the past two days continue to moderate fire activity.

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

www.facebook.com/UmatillaNF  

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Additional information about the Umatilla National Forest is available at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/umatilla.

 

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Aerial View of Double Snag Fire July 26, 2024