Fire/Lightening Update


The Umpqua National Forest and surrounding areas continue to receive lightning.  Approximately 50 strikes were recorded from last night’s storms. Six additional smoke reports were received this morning from lightning with one confirmed fire as of 10:30 am near Brownie Creek in the Tiller area.  Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) assisted with detection and response. 

Nine of the initial attack fires located over the weekend near Lemolo Reservoir have been fully contained, and five of these are also controlled. Additionally, Forebay One Fire is 100% lined as of yesterday at 1:00 pm.  All fires are being managed under a full suppression strategy.

The Windigo Fire (UPF) and the Potter Mt (WIF) have now been assigned to Northwest Incident Management Team 6. Updates will be provided All other initial attack fires are being managed by the Umpqua National Forest resources.

Scattered precipitation was received overnight.  Totals included - up to 0.9” at Cinnamon Butte, 0.5” at Diamond Lake, and 0.0” at Toketee Ranger Station.

The Forest remains under a Red Flag Warning for lightning until 11:00 pm tonight. Temperatures have cooled slightly on the Forest to the 75-85 degree range, but should climb back up near 90 degrees by the end of week. Fire resources are expected to continue to pick up new starts and holdovers into the near future.




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