2/27/2024 0 Comments Large oregon fire map![]() The fire is contained by indirect control lines to the east and south, as well as prior fire footprints where fuels are less dense. Marlow Fire (1,988 acres, 0% contained) – Minimal activity is reported on the Marlow Fire, which is in a remote area. On the east and west sides of the fire, crews continue to secure control lines, mop up and address hot spots near the line. Fire managers will maintain vigilance regarding fire activity on the north side, which remains in a remote location. Several days of mastication work are anticipated to prepare these roads effectively. Mosquito Fire (33,445 acres, 10% contained) – Crews and equipment have returned to the Bluff Creek Road and Slate Creek Road to resume mastication work, aimed at creating a fuel break along these routes. Continued efforts will focus on packing up and backhauling pumps, hose and other equipment. Mop up work continues in and around structures. Pearch Fire (12,126 acres, 31% contained) – Firefighters are holding and improving fire lines along the Highway 96 corridor and Butler Flat. Therefore, smoke may remain visible across all areas affected by the fires as warmer and dryer conditions return in the coming days. Several areas still contain heat sources and large diameter trees that continue to burn and generate smoke. Fire activity is expected to increase throughout the week. Special attention is being given to assessing and mitigating the risk posed by fire-weakened trees with root systems affected by wet soils before reengaging on fire control lines. Both CalTrans and Siskiyou County crews remain on standby to clear roadways if necessary. Suppression repair has begun where appropriate.įirefighters are closely monitoring the Highway 96 corridor and Salmon River Road for any signs of falling rocks, debris or fire activity. On the Pearch Fire, the process of backhauling pumps and hoses from locations where they are no longer needed is ongoing. This work is intended to establish a fuel break for potential future needs. Progress resumed on the mowing and mastication work along the Bluff Creek Road and Slate Creek Road. Continuous monitoring efforts have been extended to cover the remote Marlow Fire and the north side of the Mosquito Fire. Prioritizing the safety of firefighters and the public is paramount, given that recent rainfall has heightened the risk of fire-weakened trees falling due to the saturation of soil. If fire conditions necessitate, this update will return to being distributed as often as necessary.Ĭrews continue to actively assess the conditions of the Pearch and Mosquito Fires. This written incident update will be distributed every other day. Firefighters continue to diligently respond to and address additional smokes as they present themselves. Where: Near Willow Creek, Hoopa and OrleansĬurrent situation: A warming and drying trend is occurring across the Complex. Inciweb A map of the Six Rivers National Forest 2023 Lightning Complex as of Sept. SIX RIVERS NATIONAL FOREST 2023 LIGHTNING COMPLEX Forest Service- Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Josephine County Emergency Management (Get Ready Rogue) Visit for additional information.ĭel Norte Office of Emergency Services Office Closures on BLM land are in place as well. The Closure Order for Smith River Complex North. Don’t access closed roads or go onto lands or trails within the closure area. However, until those closures are lifted, it’s important to respect restrictions. Ĭlosures: Closures remain in effect and will be regularly re-evaluated in order to reopen them as soon as safely possible for both firefighters and the public. Monitor the Rogue Valley Emergency Management site and also sign up for evacuation alerts, updates and an interactive Fire First Response Map with evacuation areas here. ![]() ![]() Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) assessment of road systems and severely burned areas to determine emergency stabilization are ongoing.Įvacuations: All evacuations have been lifted. On the east side, similar repair work efforts have progressed north and northeast. Two pieces of heavy equipment were demobilized this morning. ![]() The west side is anticipated to complete suppression repair work, including biomass processing and debris removal, by end of shift today. For more general information, please call the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Fire Info line at 54. If you have any questions about the fire, please contact Smith River Complex South at 70. Management of the incident was turned over to local Type 4 incident commanders Gavin Mitchell (west) and Monty Edwards (east) today at 8 a.m. Where: Near the Oregon-California border, north and east of GasquetĬurrent situation: Another day of sunny weather means good working conditions for the Type 3 organization’s final operational shift on Smith River Complex North. Inciweb A map of the Smith River Complex as of Sept.
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