Fire crews had successful operations on the Elk Fire Tuesday, making good progress further securing the line on the fire, with reports of no spot fires yesterday or overnight. Some areas of the Elk Fire have been mopped up 100ft within the fire line. In the coming days, crews will continue to mop up further into the interior.
Crews continue to make strong progress on the Hagelstein Fire. Helicopters were used heavily, cooling the fire to allow ground crews better access for line construction and holding the line. The west flank of the fire has been lined with heavy equipment with crews putting in hand line on the east flank. In some places the fire moved across the control line and spotted outside the line. Firefighters were able to quickly stop these fires.
Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Team 1’s objective for both incidents is to minimize acres burned, in a timely manner, while prioritizing firefighter and public safety. The urgency placed on the Elk Fire has not and will not change due to the ODF Team 1 assuming command of the Hagelstein Fire. ODF IMT 1 is confident in managing both incidents successfully.
Orders were placed yesterday for 200 additional personnel to support fire suppression efforts on the Hagelstein Fire. They are expected in the next couple of days.
Today’s weather is expected to be similar to yesterday with elevated temperatures and dry conditions. Areas of smoke can be expected in the Klamath Basin from local and regional wildfires.
The Klamath County Sheriff has implemented evacuations around the Elk Fire. For the latest evacuation information, please visit: https://protect.genasys.com/search
A temporary flight restriction remains in place Federal Aviation Administration – Graphic TFRs over both incidents.