Brattain Fire growing northwest, 40,316 acres

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A wildland firefighter scouts the horizon on the 40,000+ acre #BrattainFire in Lake County near Paisley. (Image SCOFMP)

A wildland firefighter scouts the horizon on the 40,000+ acre #BrattainFire in Lake County near Paisley. (Image SCOFMP)

PAISLEY, Ore. - The most significant growth on the Braittain Fire continues to be on the northwest perimeter - with active movement north and west overnight. 3 dozers, numerous engines, and 1 hotshot crew were dispatched to this area on a night shift.

The human caused Brattain Fire continues to grow and is last reported at 40,316 acres with 17% containment.

Patrols continue to work in the northeast and east corners of the fire to reinforce black line and protect property. In the south end, dozers are making continued progress using Forest Road 3510 and the existing black line from previous fires this season, to help with containment.

A virtual public meeting video from last night is available below courtesy of the Fremont-Winema National Forest Facebook page.

PLANNED ACTIONS

Warm and dry conditions coupled with strong, gusty winds will again present challenges. A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 1:00 - 8:00 PM on Wednesday, September 16, 2020.

Additional aircraft and hotshot crews are anticipated to arrive. 

In the northwest, work will include establishing containment lines using roads, dozer line construction, natural breaks, and old burn scars.  Firefighters in this area continue to work around the clock. Forest Road 3510 and Clover Flat Road are being prepped as holding lines on the south and southwest perimeters.

Additional fire vehicles and equipment will be present in the area.  Please use caution when traveling on Hwy 31. Direct fire attack tactics will be implemented as soon as weather conditions permit to protect private property, critical infrastructure, and natural and cultural resources.

 

EVACUATIONS

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

  • Level 3 (Go) – Hwy 31 from Summer Lake Store south to include all of Paisley, south on Highway 31 to Valley Falls/the junction with Hwy 395. All of Clover Flat Road from the intersection with Hwy 31 (Beachler’s Corner) south to Valley Falls. West of Hwy 31 west of Forest Road 28.

  • Level 2 (Set) – From Summer Lake Store north along Hwy 31 to the top of Picture Rock Pass.

  • Level 1 (Ready) – Abert Lake area southeast on US 395, south on Hwy 31 to Chandler State Park approximately 5 miles south of Valley Falls.

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 Details

Cause:
Human

Size:
40,316 acres

Containment:
17%

Location:
10 Miles south of Paisley, Oregon

Resources:
359 Personnel

Brattain Fire Infrared Map as of September 15, 2020. Click for larger. (PDF)

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