Firefighters
were able to successfully conduct portions of the proposed burnout operations
on the 266-acre Gibbon Fire, contributing to the 72-acre growth over the past
24 hours. The fire is now 30 percent contained. Due to the steep terrain,
fire managers are using burnout tactics to bring the fire to areas where the
risk to firefighters is decreased.
were able to successfully conduct portions of the proposed burnout operations
on the 266-acre Gibbon Fire, contributing to the 72-acre growth over the past
24 hours. The fire is now 30 percent contained. Due to the steep terrain,
fire managers are using burnout tactics to bring the fire to areas where the
risk to firefighters is decreased.
Continued concerns for fire managers include
rolling debris that could carry fire across control lines, and the potential
for torching as fuels continue to dry and winds become an issue. Today,
burnout operations will continue along the east side of the fire, if weather
permits. Fire managers hope to have all burn-out operations completed by
tomorrow evening. Crews will also continue improving fire lines and
mopping up along the perimeter.
rolling debris that could carry fire across control lines, and the potential
for torching as fuels continue to dry and winds become an issue. Today,
burnout operations will continue along the east side of the fire, if weather
permits. Fire managers hope to have all burn-out operations completed by
tomorrow evening. Crews will also continue improving fire lines and
mopping up along the perimeter.
Weather conditions in the region will trend
toward warmer and drier. The forecast is calling for highs in the 90s,
increased winds and low relative humidity. Measurements of fire behavior
are climbing, meaning there is a higher risk for active fire behavior through
the weekend. There is also a chance for dry thunderstorms on Sunday.
toward warmer and drier. The forecast is calling for highs in the 90s,
increased winds and low relative humidity. Measurements of fire behavior
are climbing, meaning there is a higher risk for active fire behavior through
the weekend. There is also a chance for dry thunderstorms on Sunday.
The public is reminded that lands protected by
the Oregon Department of Forestry and the Umatilla National Forest are under
public use restrictions.
the Oregon Department of Forestry and the Umatilla National Forest are under
public use restrictions.
Fires on Other
Jurisdictions
Jurisdictions
More info on the following fires:http://gacc.nifc.gov/nwcc/information/fire_info.aspx
Rail Fire
The 11,503-acre Rail Fire burning 10 miles WSW
of Unity is 10 percent contained.
of Unity is 10 percent contained.
Orejana Flat Fire
The 897-acre Orejana Flat Fire burning 30 miles
NE of Frenchglen is 80 percent contained.
NE of Frenchglen is 80 percent contained.
Juntura Complex
The 24,301-acre Juntura Complex burning 30
miles SW of Vale is 65 percent contained.
miles SW of Vale is 65 percent contained.
Fire
Statistics
Statistics
Fire statistics are for the current year and
the average over the past 10 years for the 16 million acres of private and
public forestland protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry.
the average over the past 10 years for the 16 million acres of private and
public forestland protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry.
January 1, 2016, through
Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016:
Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016:
Lightning-caused fires: 59 fires burned 2,218
acres
Human-caused fires: 425 fires burned 463 acres
Total: 483 fires burned 2,681 acres
acres
Human-caused fires: 425 fires burned 463 acres
Total: 483 fires burned 2,681 acres
10-year average (for this
period of the year):
Lightning-caused fires: 215 fires burned 23,848
acres
Human-caused fires: 408 fires burned 4,185 acres
Total: 623 fires burned 28,033 acres
acres
Human-caused fires: 408 fires burned 4,185 acres
Total: 623 fires burned 28,033 acres