Umatilla National Forest July 29 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 – While containment on the fire remains at 35% there was significantly less fire activity yesterday with only ground fuels burning according to Incident Commander Trainee Tim Wilson. “All the fire lines held and we are continuing to open things up” Wilson continued, meaning that crews were digging into ash pits to allow cooler air to enter and finish the combustion process as mop up continues. 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. 

 

While higher humidity levels and cloud cover will moderate fire behavior, fire managers are concerned about outflow winds from possible thunderstorms predicted for this evening.

 

The public is reminded that Forest Road 52 is closed and heavy equipment is working near the fire.

Weather: Increasing clouds throughout the day with a slight chance of precipitation and thunderstorms expected during the evening and overnight. Temperatures 78-86°, Humidity 20-29%, Winds from the northwest.

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  

X: @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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