Brattain Fire tops 50,000 acres

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Fire crews working the Brattain Fire are seen here during an incident briefing. (Image, USFS)

Fire crews working the Brattain Fire are seen here during an incident briefing. (Image, USFS)

PAISLEY, Ore. - The Brattain Fire in Lake County near Paisley has now grown to 50,409 acres. However, fire crews have been able to secure containment at 49%. This is thanks to firelines in all areas of the fire holding well.

A lot of heat remains in the interior, and smoky conditions continue. Most smoke is coming from 200 acres burning on the interior in the northwest corner of the fire. Mop-up and line patrol operations were a focus, and there was no major fire perimeter growth.

Cooler temperatures moved into the area, making conditions favorable for operations to shift resources and allow fire crews to move into more of a rehabilitation mode.

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PLANNED ACTIONS

Fire managers expect the same creeping and smoldering seen yesterday, with smoke mostly coming from the interior in the northwest corner of the fire. Fire teams will continue mop-up and patrol lines in all divisions.

Firing operations (controlled burns) will be used to hasten burning of unburned fuels in the interior islands to reinforce fire control lines.

Mild, southwest terrain-driven winds are expected. Higher humidity is expected in the morning, with temps warming in the afternoon and humidity lowering to around 15%.

No red flag warnings are expected.

Fire teams are moving into more active repair/rehab operations, and a special rehab module is being mobilized to focus specifically on these activities.

Crews have four or five more days of activity before a reduction in personnel will occur.

 

EVACUATIONS

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

Level 3 (Go)
South of the Murphy Ranch on Clover Flat Road east to Valley Falls  

Level 2 (Set)
Highway 31 from Summer Lake Store south to Red House Lane, all of Paisley to Valley Falls; Clover Flat Road from Hwy 31 (Beachler’s Corner) to Murphy Ranch

Level 1 (Ready)
Highway 31 from Summer Lake Store to Picture Rock Pass; Highway 395 from Valley Falls east 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

Oregon Highway 31 is open but anticipate congestion due to heavy fire traffic. Avoid the area if possible. Temporary Flight Restrictions are in effect. Avoid drone use and report drones to law enforcement.

Brattain Fire Public Information Map as of September 20, 2020. Click for larger.

Brattain Fire Details

Cause:
Human

Size:
50,409 acres

Containment:
49%

Location:
Lake County Oregon near Paisley

Resources:
437 Personnel

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