Incident Information:
Fire Information Line: (971) 209-6990
Email: imt1.fireinfo@odf.oregon.gov
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FIRE AT A GLANCE
Total Size: 573 acres
Containment: 72%
Cause: Vehicle-related
Resources:
Hand Crews: 18
Engines: 27
Heavy Equipment: 7
Water Tenders: 11
Total Personnel: 612
Evacuations:
Evacuations have been canceled on 8/17. Find your evacuation zone here: https://protect.genasys.com/en
Road Closures:
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Incident Commander:
ODF Complex Incident Management Team 1, Dan Quinones
Fielder Mountain Fire 72% contained, repair and mop-up operations continue
ROGUE RIVER, Ore. – Firefighters on the Fielder Mountain Fire continue to make strides across the incident, pushing forward on mop-up operations and repair work. Progress from Wednesday’s dayshift has increased containment to 72% and the fire remains 573 acres with no new growth.
Overnight, engines patrolled the fire area, looking for any signs of smoke or fire. Flare-ups were minimal across the incident; this limited fire activity has prompted a decrease in firefighting resources working overnight. With hazards including falling trees, rolling debris and steep slopes, the majority of nightshift resources have been moved to dayshift to operate in safer conditions.
Most of the contained line is along the southern and eastern perimeter near Rogue River, where mop up has been completed 300-feet into the interior of the fire. These areas were chosen strategically due to the proximity of homes and critical infrastructure. Today, resources will continue these operations across the rest of the fire, focusing along the western and northern edges. Most of the terrain in these areas is steep, requiring a steadier pace.
Temperatures may reach triple-digits today and hydration will be key for firefighters working on the line. Relative humidity is expected to span between 20-30% across the fire area, with light winds predicted. These conditions will naturally help firefighters locate remaining hotspots, as burning roots and vegetation often flares up again in the heat. As these smokes materialize, firefighters will dig up the burning vegetation and extinguish it with water, soil and hand tools.
Resources will also continue repair work across the fire area today; water bar construction is ongoing to divert rain water during the upcoming fall and winter months. Berms from bulldozer-constructed line are also being flattened to return the area to a more natural state and reduce the risk of water collecting and carrying sediment into streams.
As containment increases, resources that are no longer needed on the fire are being demobilized to either return home and rest or respond to other fires across the state. Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Complex Incident Management Team 1 is working with the state to identify the highest priority incidents for resource relocation, as well as the ODF Southwest Oregon District to transition the fire back to local management at the end of the week.