Acres: 5,176 acres | Start Date: August 4, 2024 | Cause: Lightning | Fuels: Timber, Brush, Tall Grass | Containment: 65% | Resources: 154
Resources: 5 hand crews | 9 engines | 1 bulldozers | 4 water tenders | 1 skidgen
THIS WILL BE THE LAST DAILY UPDATE FOR THE ELK LANE FIRE.
FOR INFORMATION ON THIS AND OTHER INCIDENTS IN CENTRAL OREGON PLEASE GO TO www.centraloregonfire.org.
Highlight: Firefighters continued to increase containment and mop-up. Forecasted weather shows cooling temperatures (low-mid 80s), but dry conditions next week. The fire is now 65% contained.
Overview: The Elk Lane Fire is approximately 5,176 acres in size. It was started by a lightning strike on the evening of August 4th. The fire is being managed by the Central Oregon Type 3 Incident Management Team (CO Type 3 Team).
Fire Activity: Fire activity is minimal throughout the fire. The approximate footprint of the burned area is east of the Deschutes River from Lake Simtustus to Belmont Lane, north of Belmont Lane to SW Elbe Drive and the Dry Canyon Area, south of Willow Creek, and west of NW Clackamas Drive. Suppression efforts today will continue to focus on mopping-up and securing lines. The CO Type 3 Team continues to manage the fire with over 100 personnel. They will be transitioning management of the fire to a Type 4 Incident Management Team, tomorrow, Monday, August 12th.
Evacuations: All evacuation levels in and around the Elk Lane Fire are below level 3. For the most up to date evacuation information in Jefferson County visit, https://tinyurl.com/mte4e75m or the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/JeffersonCountyORSheriff/.
Weather: Hot temperatures (low 90s), low relative humidity, and light winds are forecasted for today. Cooler daytime temperatures (low-mid 80s) are forecasted starting tomorrow through next week. The change in weather will help firefighters completing mop-up operations.
Importance of Fire Prevention/Fire Restrictions: All public lands in Central Oregon, are in Public Use (Fire) Restrictions. All open flames, including woodstoves and charcoal briquette fires are prohibited. In times of high fire danger, it is crucial for everyone to follow fire prevention measures to avoid additional strain on overburdened resources. The public’s cooperation in adhering to fire bans and restrictions is vital to prevent new fires from starting and to help our firefighters focus on containing the existing fires.
Fire Information: The fire information line (458-206-1745) will be shutting down today at noon. For fire related questions please call 541-316-7711. Residents are encouraged to call the Jefferson County non-emergency dispatch number for any questions related to evacuations, 541-384-2080.
Visit the official source for wildfire information in Central Oregon at www.centraloregonfire.org for wildfire updates or follow fire information on X/Twitter @CentralORfire. Call 9-1-1 to report a wildfire.
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