Containment rises to 83% on Winding Waters Complex Fires
By Garrett Christensen on Monday, August 5th, 2024 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
WALLOWA COUNTY — (Release provided by multiple emergency agencies) Since yesterday’s update, sustained mop up operations pushed even deeper into the black, and good progress was made in suppression repair efforts. The fire is 83% contained, which means that mop up work has significantly increased the security of firelines. As a result, some resources have been made available for reassignment, or are returning home for a couple days of hard-earned rest. Air support remains available to assist firefighters.
Efforts around the complex today will ensure that the fire is ready to hand off to the incoming local Type 4 Incident Command. The Transfer of Command is scheduled for tonight, August 5, at 6pm. This will be the final update from the Oregon Department of Forestry Incident Management Team 2 (ODF IMT 2).
“On behalf of our team,” says Matt Howard, Incident Commander, “the support this community has shown for our firefighters has really been special”.
A Red Flag Warning for abundant lightning has been issued for this morning and this afternoon. Outflow winds of up to 50 mph are possible near thunderstorms. Today is expected to be mostly sunny, with a high near 89. The chance of precipitation is 30%.
Public use and industrial restrictions remain in effect on both ODF and USFS jurisdictions.
Contact Blue Mountain Interagency Dispatch Center at (541) 963- 7171 or dial 9-1-1 to report a fire or smoke. Find Blue Mountains fire-updates at http://bluemountainfireinfo.blogspot.com/
