Steep terrain
and dry fuels continue to make control efforts difficult. Line construction on
each incident continues to progress. Large fires continue to grow in size
mainly due to burn out operations to strengthen fire line.
Higher temperatures and moderate instability in the weather
resulted in an increase if fire activity Monday. Reduced humidity recovery in
the evenings is allowing for additional fire activity in the evenings. Hot
unstable weather continues today bringing with it a chance of dry thunderstorms
beginning this afternoon and evening. As this weather pattern continues into
the week a chance of wetting rain with the storms is expected.
Although wetter weather is in the forecast public use
restrictions are in effect for private and public lands in the area and people should
to be aware of current closures and restrictions.
The following is consolidated information for each of the
major fires burning in Douglas and Josephine Counties:
Total # Fires
|
Total Acres
|
Total Personnel
|
5
|
60,327
|
5,698
|
BIG WINDY
COMPLEX
Location: 25
miles NW of Grants Pass
Acres
|
Size
Change in 24 Hours (Acres)
|
Total Personnel
|
% Contained
|
9,192
|
1,693
|
932
|
0
|
Evacuations/Closures:
Bear Camp and Burnt Ridge Roads are closed, as well as numerous trails. The
BLM portion of the Wild Section of the Rogue River is closed from Grave Creek
to Mule Creek. The Rogue River Trail from Grave Creek to the Rogue River Ranch
is temporarily closed. A level 2 evacuation has been established for residences
north of the Rogue River and South of the Marial Byway.
Significant Events: The Recreation Section of the Wild and
Scenic Rogue River is open to rafters. However, the Grave Creek takeout is
closed and law enforcement officials will not allow traffic into Grave Creek. Rafters
floating on this section of the river should use the Argo, Almeda, or Rand
river exits. Fire behavior Sunday was moderate and progress was made on
containment lines. Dozers made progress on constructing line west of Clavert
Peak. Fireline construction continues to progress along the Peavine road area. Crews
continue to monitor the progression of the Jenny fire along the river. Steep
terrain, extremely dry fuels and difficult access make control efforts
difficult. Firefighters continue to monitor the fires progression along the
Rogue River. Utilizing aircrafts has been limited due to inversion.
Contact:
541-476-1252, bigwindycomplexinfo@gmail.com
For additional
information visit: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/3570/
BRIMSTONE
Location: 10
miles NW of Merlin, OR
Acres
|
Size
Change in 24 Hours (Acres)
|
Total Personnel
|
% Contained
|
2372
|
0
|
136
|
100
|
Brimstone is fully contained and in mop up status. The fire has transitioned to a local Type 3 team and will no longer be included in this summary
DOUGLAS COMPLEX
Location: 7
miles north of Glendale, OR
Acres
|
Size
Change in 24 Hours (Acres)
|
Total Personnel
|
% Contained
|
38,406
|
1,174
|
3,080
|
17
|
Evacuations/Closures:
·
Evacuations
of homes along Reuben Road, Mt. Reuben Road and McCullough Creek Road in
Douglas County were downgraded from a Level 3 to Level 2. Local residents have
access, but the roads are closed to the public.
·
Evacuations
of thirty homes for Poorman Creek,
Lower Graves Creek Road, Graves Creek Road and Lower Wolf Creek in Josephine
County.
·
Cow Creek
Road from Riddle into the fire area and from Glendale into the fire area is
closed.
Significant Events: The complex is made up of the Milo Fire, Rabbit
Mountain Fire, Dad’s Creek Fire and Farmer’s Fire. An early lift of the inversion increased fire behavior and the Rabbit
Creek and Dad’s fires increased in size. The combination of higher temperatures,
lower RH and increased instability resulted in active fire behavior with
torching and short range spotting. Air operations were heavily engaged Sunday
to check fire spread. Construction of indirect and direct lines on the west
flank of Rabbit Mountain and Grave Creek continued. There was continued mop up
of the Farmers Gulch fire. An additional fire camp has been established in
Riddle in support of the Douglas Complex.
Contact: 541-832-0136 or 541-832-0137
Pubic Meeting: A public
meeting is scheduled for Wednesday August 7th at 6:30 pm. Location
to be determined.
For additional information visit: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/3559/
LABRADOR
Location: 13
miles NW of Cave Junction
Acres
|
Size
Change in 24 Hours (Acres)
|
Total Personnel
|
% Contained
|
2,020
|
0
|
366
|
0
|
Evacuations/Closures:
Road closures and Level 2 (advisory) evacuation for Oak Flat and Brushy
Bar. Level 1 (precautionary) for the area between Kerby Flat and McCaleb Ranch.
Significant
Events: Crews have completed all planned contingency
lines. Resources contine to
suppress isolated pockets of creeping fire. Aviation resources will engage in
suppression as smoke clears to identify outstanding hot-spots along the edge of
the fire.
For additional information visit: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/3563/
WHISKEY
COMPLEX
Location: 6
miles east of Tiller, OR
Acres
|
Size
Change in 24 Hours (Acres)
|
Total Personnel
|
% Contained
|
8,337
|
2,092
|
957
|
30
|
Evacuations/Closures:
·
The Level
3 evacuation order for Ash Valley was reduced to Level 2 (advisory)
·
Forest
Road closures are in place for the area southwest of Beaver Creek.
·
Campground
Closures: Skillet Camp Comfort Cover
Camp, South Umpqua Falls, South Umpqua Day Use Area, Ash Flat, Whiskey Camp,
Butler Butte.
Significant Events: Four fires make up the Whiskey Complex:
Smith Ridge, Buckeye, Whiskey and Big Brother. Good progress continues to be
made in securing containment lines burning and holding operations. As of Monday
August 5th the Level 3 evacuation order for Ash Valley has been
reduced to a Level 2 (advisory). Residents should remain prepared to leave in
conditions change. With active fire behavior and burn out operations the
Whiskey fires have grown into one fire. Air operations are continuing to
utilize bucket work to check fire spread and fire spots. The Smith Ridge and Buckeye fires are in
mop up and are in patrol status.
Contact: 541-839-3099, whiskeycomplex@gmail.com
For additional information: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/3562/
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