BONANZA, Ore. – Construction of control lines around the Elk Fire were completed today. Crews on the southern end of the fire began mopping-up adjacent to the fireline, securing the fire perimeter in this area. Spot fires along the eastern flank of the fire have control lines in place with firefighters working to mop-up these areas.
Tonight, firefighters will increase the mop-up depth adjacent to the fireline and continue to mop-up the spotfires. Engines will be patrolling the southern end of the fire, watching for flames or smoke.
Temperatures will increase over the next few days, with elevated burning conditions expected due to high temperatures and low relative humidity. Resources are available to support initial attack on any new fire starts in the area.
Today, the Klamath County Sheriff reduced evacuations around the Elk Fire, as firefighters have continued to make progress on the fire. Residents are urged to stay informed about evacuation levels and be prepared to act quickly. For the latest evacuation information, please visit: https://protect.genasys.com/search
The American Red Cross shelter is open at:
Living Springs Church
31897 Mission Street
Bonanza, OR 97623
Please stay clear of the fire area for your safety and the safety of firefighters working on the ground and follow all local fire restrictions and closures.
Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR): A “TFR” is in place, details are n is available at Federal Aviation Administration – Graphic TFRs. Flying a drone near or around a wildfire compromises the safety of pilots and interferes with firefighting efforts.