Shoe Fly Update | 9/15

MITCHELL, Ore. – Crews are expected to complete mop up and
suppression repair of the Shoe Fly Fire today. The remaining mop up
work is near Baldy Mountain, where efforts will focus on gridding for
any remaining heat. Suppression repair work near Baldy Mountain and
in the Peggy Butte area will be completed today as well.
Final backhaul of hose and equipment to the Incident Command Post to
be returned to fire cache will occur today. As firefighters complete mop
up on the fireline today, the fire camp west of Mitchell will be
disassembled.
Incident Commander Joe Hessel extended his thanks to the local
community and landowners for the support over the last 14 days as
more than 1,000 firefighters were based in Mitchell. “We appreciate all
you have done to welcome us into your community. Thank you!”
The weather forecast includes a slight chance of showers beginning late
afternoon. Seasonal temperatures with highs in the low 60’s are
expected for the next several days. However, fuels are still extremely
dry and receptive to fire, follow current fire restrictions and use caution
with any ignition source.
Today at 6:00 p.m. management of the fire will be transferred back to
ODF’s Central Oregon District. The fire will continue to be patrolled by
five engines with two overhead managers for the next several days to
ensure there is no heat or flames near the fireline. Smoke may be
visible from fuels burning in the interior of the fire until fall rains come.
This will be the last update for the Shoe Fly Fire. Questions related to
the Shoe Fly Fire can be directed to the Central Oregon District’s John
Day Unit, 541-575-1139.