MERLIN, Ore. – The
Garner Complex is now reported at 19,944 acres, a change of 2,575 acres
since yesterday morning. Containment grew slightly to 18%.
Much
of the growth occurred on the Taylor Creek Fire west of Grants Pass, where
controlled burnout operations were conducted last night to consume fuel between
the fire and control lines. More burnouts are planned for today. This fire is
reported today at 11,831 acres. Roughly half that is on lands protected by ODF,
including BLM, and half on Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest.
More
than a hundred additional personnel have joined the suppression effort, with
personnel now at 2,432. Ten more fire engines are on the fire for a total of
112. Other resources include:
than a hundred additional personnel have joined the suppression effort, with
personnel now at 2,432. Ten more fire engines are on the fire for a total of
112. Other resources include:
- 47 water
tenders - 35 dozers
- 5 other
heavy equipment - 74 hand
crews
There
are now 27 aircraft assigned to the Complex.
are now 27 aircraft assigned to the Complex.
Ignition
date: July
15, 2018
date: July
15, 2018
Acres
burned:
19,944
burned:
19,944
Containment: 18%
Personnel: 2,432
Cause: Lightning