Cougar Peak Fire update for September 26, 2021.

Stump sending up smoke in the interior of Cougar Peak Fire. (Image: Inciweb)

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COUGAR PEAK FIRE DETAILS

Cause:
Under investigation

Size:
91,730 Acres

Containment: 65%

Resources
Personnel: 844
Hand Crews: 21
Helicopters: 4
Engines: 32
Dozers: 6
Tenders: 22

Location:
15 Miles NW of Lakeview

Date of Origin:
September 7, 2021
1:45 PM

LAKEVIEW, Ore. – Yesterday, firefighters continued work to secure the line near Cougar Peak. Crews began backhauling equipment and ordering resources for suppression repair in secured areas on the southern end of the fire. Throughout the western portion of the fire, crews conducted patrol and mop-up.

Backhaul of equipment and repair work by excavators began in secured areas along the western fire perimeter. Firefighters continued to patrol and mop-up around the north end of the fire, also making progress securing line in the peat bog. Backhaul and suppression repair neared completion in the northeast.

In southeast, crews continued to grid, patrol, and backhaul equipment. Heavy equipment continued to clear interior access routes by removing hazard trees in the east and west areas of the fire.

Firefighters have been preparing for today’s forecasted wind event for several days. Emphasis will be placed on patrolling existing line combined with a readiness to respond to any increase in fire activity or new fire starts. Firefighters will continue to work today on mop-up and line construction in the remaining unsecured areas of the fire, including around Cougar Peak and in the peat bog. Backhaul and repair work will continue, with a strong focus on patrolling and holding containment lines during the Red Flag conditions this afternoon.

Weather
The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for this afternoon. Strong, gusty winds with low relative humidity and dry vegetation will increase the spread potential of new and existing fires. Please take extra precaution to avoid actions that could ignite new fires. A storm system will move into the area tomorrow, bringing much cooler temperatures and a chance of precipitation tomorrow night.

Evacuations
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office decreased evacuation levels on September 24. For further information please see:

Lake County website at https://www.lakecountyor.org/index.php

Lake County Facebook at @Lake-County-Oregon-104435824529906

Interactive map at https://tinyurl.com/InteractiveEvacMap

Cougar Peak Fire Public Information Map, for September 26, 2021. Click to enlarge.

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