Left: Smoke rises from the Naylox Fire 10 miles north of Klamath Falls.
The
Naylox Fire, which started the afternoon of August 29, is estimated at 400
acres and 5% containment has been achieved. The fire is burning along the
hillside above Hagelstein Park, which is 10 miles north of Klamath Falls. The
fire originated near some hay barns at the intersection of Algoma Road and
Highway 97 North. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. A unified
command team led by Klamath County Fire District 1 (KCFD1) and the Oregon
Department of Forestry is managing this fire.
The
fire thus far has moved predominately eastward above Hagelstein
Park. Variable winds, low humidity and increasing temperatures will combine
today and the rest of this week to increase fire activity. Crews
working last night completed dozer containment lines along the eastern edge of
the fire. Crews today, comprised of 40 personnel from KCFD1, Oregon Department
of Forestry, U.S. Forest Service Fremont-Winema, KCFD4, Chiloquin Fire, and Kingsley Fire,
will continue working on dozer lines to the south, west, and north of the fire.
These crews will also begin constructing contingency containment lines. Industrial operators have also been helping with equipment and personnel.
fire thus far has moved predominately eastward above Hagelstein
Park. Variable winds, low humidity and increasing temperatures will combine
today and the rest of this week to increase fire activity. Crews
working last night completed dozer containment lines along the eastern edge of
the fire. Crews today, comprised of 40 personnel from KCFD1, Oregon Department
of Forestry, U.S. Forest Service Fremont-Winema, KCFD4, Chiloquin Fire, and Kingsley Fire,
will continue working on dozer lines to the south, west, and north of the fire.
These crews will also begin constructing contingency containment lines. Industrial operators have also been helping with equipment and personnel.
Where
feasible, and if visibility permits, water and retardant dropped by aerial
resources will be used today, mostly on the northern flank of the fire.
feasible, and if visibility permits, water and retardant dropped by aerial
resources will be used today, mostly on the northern flank of the fire.
Algoma
Road has been closed between Old Fort Road and Highway 97 North. Along with
this closure, five residences and the campground at Hagelstein Park were put in
Level 3, Go, evacuation status, and one residence has been put in Level 2, Get
Set status. Additionally, the Forest Service 9718 Road has been closed to allow
firefighters safe access to their operations.
Road has been closed between Old Fort Road and Highway 97 North. Along with
this closure, five residences and the campground at Hagelstein Park were put in
Level 3, Go, evacuation status, and one residence has been put in Level 2, Get
Set status. Additionally, the Forest Service 9718 Road has been closed to allow
firefighters safe access to their operations.
Residents
countywide who live in and near the wildland-urban interface are encouraged to
review evacuation levels and associated actions on the Ready, Set, Go Wildfire
Evacuation flyer. Klamath County Emergency Management would also like to remind the
public that an emergency alert system is available. Directions for signing up
for the notifications are available on the evacuation flyer, or you can call
Klamath County Emergency Management at 541-851-3741.
countywide who live in and near the wildland-urban interface are encouraged to
review evacuation levels and associated actions on the Ready, Set, Go Wildfire
Evacuation flyer. Klamath County Emergency Management would also like to remind the
public that an emergency alert system is available. Directions for signing up
for the notifications are available on the evacuation flyer, or you can call
Klamath County Emergency Management at 541-851-3741.
Travelers along Highway 97 North are asked to be
vigilant in watching for emergency vehicle traffic and to reduce speeds as
necessary. A temporary command post has been established at Hagelstein Park on
Algoma Road.
vigilant in watching for emergency vehicle traffic and to reduce speeds as
necessary. A temporary command post has been established at Hagelstein Park on
Algoma Road.
Jade Creek Fire
A separate fire also began on Tuesday afternoon in the Klamath-Lake District, this one near some haybarns about 13 miles northeast of the town of Bly. The fire was reported burning in sage, grass, juniper trees and timber. At latest report it was an estimated 120 acres in size.
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A separate fire also began on Tuesday afternoon in the Klamath-Lake District, this one near some haybarns about 13 miles northeast of the town of Bly. The fire was reported burning in sage, grass, juniper trees and timber. At latest report it was an estimated 120 acres in size.
users can follow South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership for all the
latest wildfire information in Klamath and Lake Counties. https://www.facebook.com/SCOFMPFIREINFO/