Double Snag Fire reaches 131 acres and 10% containment
By Logan Bagett on Saturday, July 27th, 2024 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
UKIAH – UPDATE – 7/27 – (Press Release from the Umatilla National Forest)
Multiple fire related area closures are in effect for the Umatilla National Forest including areas on the Heppner, North Fork John Day, and Pomeroy Ranger District. Closure descriptions and maps are available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/umatilla/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5286768.
Fire update
Double Snag Fire is currently 131 acres and 10% contained. It is located approximately 1½ mile northwest of Winom Campground, on the north side of Forest Road 52. The Northeast Oregon Type 3 Incident Management team is in command of this fire. A total of 112 personnel comprised of four hand crews, two falling modules, two engines, heavy equipment including two feller bunchers, six masticators, one support truck and one dozer plus operators will be on the fire line today. Fire line medics and an ambulance are on site to provide support if needed.
Yesterday, crews completed the primary containment line, and a recon flight was conducted over the fire which allowed fire personnel to better map the fire and plan for the next operational period.
Conditions permitting, firing operations will start along the west side of the fire to remove fuels between the containment line and the fires edge. Crews will continue prep work along the north side of Forest Road 52 and will do prep work around the Pearson Cabins, removing fuels adjacent to these structures. Helicopter support available today and forest management will be looking for additional air support.
Weather: Today, mostly sunny with decreased winds and mostly clear evening. Hazy and areas of smoke.
In addition, the following incidents are burning on or near the Umatilla National Forest and are being managed by partner agencies and Complex Incident Management Teams.
· Battle Mountain Complex: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/or97s-battle-mountain-complex
· Bone Yard Fire: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/or95s-boneyard-fire
· Cougar Creek Fire: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wases-cougar-creek-fire
· Lone Rock Fire: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orprd-lone-rock-fire
More information regarding restrictions, please contact:
Umatilla National Forest:
Information Hotline: Toll-Free (877) 958-9663
X: @UmatillaNF
The latest fire information will be posted on the Blue Mountains Fire Information Blog. To receive updates on fires in the Blue Mountains, follow our blog at http://bluemountainfireinfo.blogspot.com/.
Additional information about the Umatilla National Forest is available at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/umatilla.
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(Press Release from the Umatilla National Forest)
PREVIOUS – Forest officials are expanding the temporary closure of the lands, trails and roads on North Fork John Day Ranger District to ensure the safety of the public, firefighters and resources engaged in operations with the nearby Battle Mountain Complex located southwest of Ukiah.
Portions of the North Fork John Day Ranger District north of State Road 244, remain open which include Bear Wallow Creek and Lane Creek at this time, while all US Forest Service lands, trails and roads south of SR244 are temporarily closed to use at this time. This does not apply to state, county or non-forest service federal roads.
This closure includes Olive Lake Campground and Olive Lake on the south side of North Fork John Day Ranger District. Closure descriptions and maps are available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/umatilla/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5286768.
Additional Information on Battle Mountain Complex, Bone Yard, Cougar Creek, and Lone Rock Fires is available at:
- Battle Mountain Complex: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/or97s-battle-mountain-complex
- Bone Yard Fire: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/or95s-boneyard-fire
- Cougar Creek Fire: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wases-cougar-creek-fire
- Lone Rock Fire: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orprd-lone-rock-fire
Although the forecast is for cooler temperatures and calmer winds for the coming days, fuels remain critically dry and receptive to ignition. Fire officials want to remind everyone that the current fire danger rating remains at EXTREME and public use restrictions involving recreation, chainsaw use, smoking and off-road travel are in effect.
For more information regarding Restrictions, please contact:
Umatilla National Forest:
Information Hotline: Toll-Free (877) 958-9663
X: @UmatillaNF
The latest fire information will be posted on the Blue Mountains Fire Information Blog. To receive updates on fires in the Blue Mountains, follow our blog at http://bluemountainfireinfo.blogspot.com/.
Additional information about the Umatilla National Forest is available at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/umatilla.
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Multiple fire related area closures are in effect for the Umatilla National Forest including areas on the Heppner, North Fork John Day, and Pomeroy Ranger District. Closure descriptions and maps are available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/umatilla/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5286768.
Fire update
North Fork John Day Ranger District: in the interest of public and firefighter safety during operations, fire managers are expanding the closure on the North Fork John Day Ranger District. To view the closure and maps, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/umatilla/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5286768
Double Snag Fire, located approximately one and a half miles northwest of Winom Campground, on the north side of Forest Road 52, is currently 100 acres and 10% contained. The Northeast Oregon Type 3 Incident Management team in charge of the fire will continue prep work on the Winom Campground and Tower Loop Trail. Masticators and feller bunchers will work to improve the containment line around the perimeter of the fire in anticipations of burning operations that will occur when conditions allow. A total of 106 personnel comprised of four hand crews, two falling modules, one engine, heavy equipment including two feller bunchers, six masticators, one support truck, one dozer with operators and various support personnel will be on the fire line today.
Weather: There was significant lightning activity that occurred across the Blue Mountains region Wednesday evening. Resources will be monitoring these areas both on the ground and from airborne reconnaissance, looking for new starts.
In general, temperatures are cooler. Winds are expected to be light and variable today.
In addition, the following incidents are burning on or near the Umatilla National Forest and are being managed by partner agencies and Complex Incident Management Teams.
· Battle Mountain Complex: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/or97s-battle-mountain-complex
· Bone Yard Fire: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/or95s-boneyard-fire
· Cougar Creek Fire: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wases-cougar-creek-fire
· Lone Rock Fire: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orprd-lone-rock-fire
More information regarding restrictions, please contact:
Umatilla National Forest:
Information Hotline: Toll-Free (877) 958-9663
X: @UmatillaNF
The latest fire information will be posted on the Blue Mountains Fire Information Blog. To receive updates on fires in the Blue Mountains, follow our blog at http://bluemountainfireinfo.blogspot.com/.
Additional information about the Umatilla National Forest is available at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/umatilla.
