Additional crews & resources arrive at Brattain Fire [UPDATED]

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#BrattainFire in Lake County on the Chewaucan River near Paisley. (Image SCOFMP)

#BrattainFire in Lake County on the Chewaucan River near Paisley. (Image SCOFMP)

UPDATED 9/17/2020, 2:25 PM to include new evacuation information

PAISLEY, Ore. - In the last 24-hours additional aircraft, more engines and hotshot crews arrived at the Brattain Fire in Lake County. 

In the northwest, containment lines were established using roads, dozer lines, natural breaks and old burn scars. Forest Road 3510 and Clover Flat Road were prepped as containment lines on the south and southwest perimeters where the fire was creeping downslope.  Dozer lines were able to tie in on the northwest with good black line near the Ben Young fire scar. 

As the day progressed, direct fire attack tactics were implemented in the south to protect private property, critical infrastructure and timber resources.

PLANNED ACTIONS

The Brattain Fire Management Team expects another critical day for firefighting resources, as another Red Flag Warning is in effect from 2:00 - 8:00 PM. Some much-needed reprieve is expected Friday with cooler temperatures, lighter winds and a slight chance of precipitation.

In the north and east along Oregon Highway 31, containment lines are holding nicely as crews will continue to monitor and patrol looking for any hotspots. Fire officials have been moving resources from these secured areas over to the south and west side of the fire. 

Fire behavior and accessibility should allow crews to continue direct attack in the southern area of the fire with handcrews, engines and dozers.

Along Forest Road 3360, dozer lines will connect for an extended containment line with possible firing operations in this area. Expect to see several aircraft working the fire today.

Below is a video update from the Brattain Fire for the evening of September 16.   

EVACUATIONS [UPDATED]

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has issued the following evacuation notices:

  • Level 3 (Go)

    • Highway 31 from Summer Lake Store south to Red House Lane (north of Paisley)

    • Clover Flat Road from Valley Falls east to Moon Ranch.

  • Level 2 (Set)

    • All of Paisley – from Red House Lane (north of Paisley), continuing south on Highway 31 to Valley Falls/the junction with U.S. Hwy 395.

    • Clover Flat Road from the intersection with Hwy 31 (Beachler’s Corner) south to Murphy Ranch.

    • From Summer Lake Store north along Highway 31 to the top of Picture Rock Pass.

  • Level 1 (Ready)

    • Valley Falls approximately 5 miles south on Hwy 395 to Chandler State Park.

The Red Cross has an evacuation area at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Lakeview (1900 North 4th St.)

 

FOREST CLOSURES

From Forest Road 29 southeast to Forest Road 3510 and the 28 Road east, all National Forest System lands and facilities are closed per Forest Closure Order 06-02-03-20-03. Forest Road 3315 is closed; 28 Road is open.

 

SAFETY

Anticipate congestion on Hwy 31 due to fire traffic. Please use caution and avoid the area. Temporary Flight Restrictions are in effect. Avoid drone use and report drones to law enforcement.

Brattain Fire Public Information Map as of September 17, 2020. Click for larger.

Brattain Fire Details

Cause:
Human

Size:
44,800 acres

Containment:
20%

Location:
Lake County Oregon near Paisley

Resources:
407 Personnel

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