Umatilla National Forest August 1 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 expected warmer and dryer weather will be a “test of how well we did in the last week,” said Incident Commander Trainee Tim Wilson and said that he is, “liking what I am seeing,” when asked about how suppression activities are progressing. “The fire was more active yesterday, as we anticipated, but there was no threat to the line and we have people in place to monitor and patrol,” he continued. The fire remains at 131 acres and is 50% contained.

 

More heavy equipment is arriving to assist with on the 52 Road Fuel break work and contingency line construction.

 

Fifty personnel are currently assigned to the fire, comprised of one hand crew, one falling module, two engines, six masticators and one dozer plus operators.

 

Due to reduced fire activity and increasing containment on the fire, this will be the final update on Double Snag Fire unless conditions on the ground change.

Weather:  Mostly sunny and hot. Clear tonight. Temperatures 83-102°, Humidity 13-21%, Light winds from the west.  With weather conditions getting hotter and drier and the potential for thunder storms this weekend, the Forest will continue patrols and be ready to respond to new ignitions.

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
• 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

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

 

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