Seventeen fires started by Thursday’s thunderstorms have been found on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry in Jackson County. Below is a summary of the fires:
The 15-acre Sprignett Fire, 5 miles northeast of Wimer, is 100% lined and mop up is underway. Hand crews, helicopters, a retardant plane and dozer were all used Friday.
Berry Rock #1 and Berry Rock #2 have combined since a spot fire joined the two Friday afternoon. The combined 10 acre fire is 3 miles northeast of Trail and has been 100% lined and is now being mopped up.
The 3-acre Camel Hump Fire, 3 miles northeast of Shady Cove, is now mopped up and completely lined.
The 2-acre Obenchain Fire, located 7 miles southwest of Butte Falls, is 100% lined and mopped up.
The Longbranch Fire, 2 acres (revised acreage), located 3 miles west of Shady Cove, is 95% mopped up and lined.
The 6200 Butte Falls Highway Fire, 2 acres in size, is completely lined and mopped up.
The remaining fires are smaller than 1 acre and are lined and mopped up.
A new fire was discovered this morning on Wilcox Butte, 5 miles northwest of Gold Hill. A crew is on-scene, and the fire is estimated at less than 1 acre in size.
More than 170 firefighters worked to put out the fires last night. Suppression resources used on Friday included 10 engines, three bulldozers, seven helicopters and one retardant plane. This morning there are 164 firefighters out on the fires. Their suppression resources include 11 engines, 2 helicopters and one retardant plane.
Today’s forecast is expected to be sunny with temperatures in the mid 90’s. Tonight is expected to be partly cloudy.
Ashley Du Brey
Oregon Department of Forestry