PRINEVILLE, Ore. – With more seasonable weather conditions across the fire area today, crews continued to make progress around the entire fire. With the fire now fully lined, tree fallers focused on clearing hazardous snags, going over 100 feet deep in some areas. By removing these danger trees, crews were able to safely work into the interior of the fire further securing the perimeter.
Overnight crews will continue to build depth to the lines in areas with easier access. They will use infrared sensors to find and mark areas of heat in the interior so day crews can extinguish them.
Highway 26 remains open; however, firefighters and heavy equipment are entering and exiting the roadway in multiple areas along the fire perimeter. Please drive with caution and slow down in the fire area to ensure firefighter and public safety.
Evacuations: Crook County Sheriff’s Office evacuation orders remain in place. An evacuation map is available on the Crook County Sheriff’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CrookCountySheriff/.
Local Area Closures: The U.S. Forest Service has implemented a temporary forest closure. For more information, please visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/ochoco/alerts/marks-creek-fire-area-closure.