RUCH, Ore. – Firefighters working on the Upper Applegate Fire in ODF’s Southwest Oregon District overnight had a successful shift strengthening lines and making progress on mop-up operations, reaching the 10% mark. Resources were also able to connect hose throughout the rest of the incident, allowing for water access across the entire fire; this will greatly aid firefighters today as they continue to push forward on mopping up the fire. An infrared (IR) flight was not able to be conducted overnight, so the fire remains an estimated 470 acres.
A chance of rain and thunderstorms is in the forecast today, and wind is expected to persist and even increase. Firefighters are ready to respond to any new fire starts. More than 250 personnel are assigned to the fire today, including nine 20-person crews, one 10-person crew, seven engines, three bulldozers and five water tenders. Numbers of aircraft across the fire remain the same.
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