Bootleg Fire burning on Chiloquin Ranger District [UPDATED]
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The #BootlegFire burns in the Fremont-Winema National Forest on Fuego Mountain approximately 11 miles northeast of Sprague River, Oregon. (Image: SCOFMP)
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UPDATE: 10:14 PM, July 6, 2021
CHILOQUIN, Ore. – The Bootleg Fire is currently burning on the Chiloquin Ranger District of the Fremont-Winema National Forest on Fuego Mountain approximately 11 miles northeast of the town of Sprague River.
The fire is estimated to be 3,000 acres tonight with no containment. It was reported around 1:45 p.m. today and the cause is under investigation.
The fire is currently only burning on National Forest System lands. However, multiple structures are threatened east of the fire.
At the request of the Bootleg Fire Incident Commander, Klamath County Emergency Management has issued a Level 1 (GET READY) Evacuation notice for the Sycan Estates area north of the town of Beatty in eastern Klamath County. Level 1 notices are for residents in the affected area that wildfire is potentially near them and they should begin preparations to leave should the Incident Commander believe further increase in evacuation levels is warranted.
In addition, two-property owners closer to the fire area were advised that their properties are under Level 2 (GET SET) evacuation notice. Level 2 notices indicate that the danger has dramatically increased and they need to be prepared to leave at any moment.
For the latest evacuation information, visit https://www.facebook.com/KlamathCountyGov. To sign up for Klamath County alerts, visit http://alerts.klamathcounty.org
Firefighters are continuing to work through the night fighting the Bootleg Fire. A Type 2 Incident Management Team has been ordered.
The fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain in mixed conifer and lodgepole pine. Fire behavior includes running, torching, and spotting.
Smoke from the fire is highly visible from Oregon State Highway 140, Sprague River Highway, Chiloquin, and the surrounding area.
Drivers should expect increased traffic in the area from fire equipment and are asked to use caution driving in the area. Area residents and Forest visitors are asked to avoid the fire area, including Forest Roads 44, 46, and 3462, as well as Head of the River Campground and Sycan Crossing dispersed campground.
South Central Oregon is continuing to have an active and early fire season. Area residents and visitors are asked to use extreme caution with anything that could spark a wildfire. Suspected wildfires should be reported immediately to 911.
The #BootlegFire burns in the Fremont-Winema National Forest on Fuego Mountain approximately 11 miles northeast of Sprague River, Oregon. (Image: SCOFMP)
ORIGINAL information from SCOFMP, 4:55 PM, July 6, 2021
(Image: SCOFMP)
CHILOQUIN, Ore. – The Bootleg Fire is currently burning on the Chiloquin Ranger District of the Fremont-Winema National Forest on Fuego Mountain approximately 11 miles northeast of the town of Sprague River.
The fire was reported around 1:45 p.m. today and is estimated to be over 100 acres with no containment. The cause is under investigation.
The fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain in mixed conifer and lodgepole pine. Fire behavior includes running, torching and spotting.
Smoke from the fire is highly visible from Oregon State Highway 140, Sprague River Highway, Chiloquin and the surrounding area.
Multiple aerial and ground wildland firefighting resources have been fighting the fire this afternoon, including four heavy airtankers and three single engine air tankers. Firefighters will continue to work on the fire tonight. A Type 2 Incident Management Team has been ordered.
The fire is currently only burning on National Forest System lands and there are no evacuations.
There is increased firefighting traffic in the area. Drivers are urged to use caution.
South Central Oregon is continuing to have an active and early fire season. Area residents and visitors are asked to use extreme caution with anything that could spark a wildfire. Suspected wildfires should be reported immediately to 911.
Information provided by South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership and current as of 4:55 PM, 7/6/21.
Klamath Falls News will continue to follow the situation and provide updates as they become available.
(Image: SCOFMP)
FIRE DETAILS
Cause:
Under investigation
Size:
100 Acres
Containment: 0%
Location:
11 Miles northeast of Sprague River, Oregon
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