1:55 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015
The
Dry Gulch Fire reported Saturday evening burning seven miles NW of the town of
Richland, Oregon, in the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Northeast Oregon
District has grown to 1,200 acres. The fire is
burning in grass and brush fuels. Twelve structures are threatened. A
Type 3 (local) incident management team will take over management of the fire
at 3 p.m. today.
Dry Gulch Fire reported Saturday evening burning seven miles NW of the town of
Richland, Oregon, in the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Northeast Oregon
District has grown to 1,200 acres. The fire is
burning in grass and brush fuels. Twelve structures are threatened. A
Type 3 (local) incident management team will take over management of the fire
at 3 p.m. today.
Steep terrain is challenging firefighters, and access is
limited. This morning, resources fighting the
fire included seven single-engine air tankers
and three helicopters. Two heavy air tankers and a lead plane were
on order at that time along with other
resources. Several hand crews have been assembled to perform direct attack.
Cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
limited. This morning, resources fighting the
fire included seven single-engine air tankers
and three helicopters. Two heavy air tankers and a lead plane were
on order at that time along with other
resources. Several hand crews have been assembled to perform direct attack.
Cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
News contact:
Rod Nichols
503-508-0574
rod.l.Nichols@Oregon.gov