Scattered
heavy rainfall slowed the spread of the Flounce Fire in Jackson County late
yesterday, allowing firefighting resources to gain direct attack along the
fire’s perimeter in several areas. The weather also created erratic winds and
additional lightning that kept crews busy through the night. This morning the
fire size was estimated at just over 600 acres of ODF-protected land.
ODF’s
Incident Management Team 1 arrived late Tuesday and assumed management
responsibilities of the fire early Wednesday morning. The team, led by Incident
Commander Bill Hunt, immediately began ordering additional crews and
equipment to relieve local resources that have been responding to multiple
fires over the past several weeks. The team is also supporting the local ODF
district with other fires by moving aircraft and crews where needed.
Incident Management Team 1 arrived late Tuesday and assumed management
responsibilities of the fire early Wednesday morning. The team, led by Incident
Commander Bill Hunt, immediately began ordering additional crews and
equipment to relieve local resources that have been responding to multiple
fires over the past several weeks. The team is also supporting the local ODF
district with other fires by moving aircraft and crews where needed.
A
Level One (Be Ready) evacuation notice remains in effect for residents on
Evergreen Drive and Lewis Road near Prospect.
Level One (Be Ready) evacuation notice remains in effect for residents on
Evergreen Drive and Lewis Road near Prospect.
The
fire danger level on ODF-protected land in Jackson and Josephine counties
remains at extreme (red).
fire danger level on ODF-protected land in Jackson and Josephine counties
remains at extreme (red).