Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander, Kevin Stock
The S-503 Fire is burning in timber and grasses on the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation and privately owned in-holdings protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry. This fire is being managed as a full suppression fire.
Fire Information: (541) 670-0812 (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.) or (541) 553-2004 (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
E-mail: 2021.S-503@firenet.gov
Information Websites:
Facebook page “CTWS – Fire Management”
Inciweb information on https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7559
Oregon Smoke Information – http://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com/
Acreage: 6,556 (approximately 535 acres is private in-holdings protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry). The change in acreage numbers is due to more accurate GIS mapping and aerial infra-red imagery.
Containment: 20%
General Updates: Cooler temperatures and higher humidity allowed firefighters to strengthen the containment lines around the S-503 Fire last night. Improvements included patrolling and cooling hotspots along the fire’s edge and creating a 50 foot cold and black perimeter. Today, resources will use direct firefighting tactics where possible. They will concentrate on the timbered areas with residual heat. Resources from the S-503 Fire will remain available to assist the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation with any new fire starts.
Weather: Today’s temperature is forecasted for the upper 80’s with afternoon winds from the west reaching to 20 MPH. The relative humidity is expected to reach 26-30%. Red Flag warnings are posted for areas to the east for abundant lightning. The biggest concern is the possibility of thunderstorms drifting west, causing gusty and erratic winds, along with the chance Firefighters will be kept informed of any developments.
Resources-360: 2 – type 1 hotshot crews, 5-type 2 initial attack crews, 1-heavy helicopter, 1-light helicopter, 39-engines, 6-dozers, 10-water tender, and 76 overhead.
Closures and Evacuations: The Wasco County Sherriff’s Office has determined all residences west of Kelly Springs Rd/Back Walters Rd remain at evacuation Level 2 – Get Set. Anything east of Kelly Springs to Reservation Rd, including Walters Corners and the community of Pine Grove, also remains at Level 2 – Get Set.
Temporary Flight Restrictions: For the safety of the firefighters and aircraft fighting the S-503 Fire, a temporary flight restriction has been placed over the fire area. Please consult the “Notice to Airman” for specifics. Wildfires are a “No Drone Zone.”