Mop up progresses on Larch Creek Fire
Dufur, Ore. – Night shift pushed mop-up deeper into the fire and continued to remove lingering heat inside the perimeter. Infrared imaging is being used to aid firefighter’s efforts to find and cool hidden heat sources.
Patrols continue along the fire’s edge in several areas, including Jordan and Tygh Creek. Crews are also backhauling hose and supplies that are no longer needed on the fireline.
Tomorrow, the Oregon Department of Forestry Incident Management Team 2 will transfer command of the fire to a robust local Type 3 team comprised of many firefighters that were on this fire during initial attack. The Type 3 organization will be shadowing ODF Team 2 today to gain additional knowledge of the fire. Transfer of command is planned for tomorrow morning at 6 a.m.
Today’s weather will be similar to yesterday, with light upslope winds and temperatures in the 90s. Hot and very dry conditions are expected over the weekend, with temperatures in the triple digits.
The Farm Service Agency out of The Dalles offers disaster recovery assistance programs for lands affected by the fire. Details regarding these programs can be explained through FSA staff contacts: www.wascoswcd.org/wasco-county-farm-service-agency-staff
Evacuation orders are being reviewed today by the Wasco County Sheriff’s Office.
Evacuation details are available at: www.facebook.com/WascoCountySheriff
FIRE AT A GLANCE
Estimated Size: 18,286 acres
Containment: 65%
Cause: Human Caused
Estimated Cost: $14,738,642
Total Personnel: 673
Hand Crews: 19
Engines: 29
Water Tenders: 11
Dozers: 5
Helicopters: 13
Incident Command:
Matt Howard, Incident Commander
Craig Pettinger, Deputy Incident Commander
