Crane Fire 90% contained at 2,993 acres
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Firefighter talking to engine along 3915 Road on the #CraneFire. (Image: Inciweb)
LAKEVIEW, Ore. – Today the Crane Fire remains 2,993 acres and is now 90 percent contained. The estimated full containment is currently August 31. The fire was transitioned at 6 a.m. from Pacific Northwest Team 12 to the Fremont-Winema National Forest Lakeview Ranger District.
The current organization is a local Type 4 Incident Management Team with Incident Commander Cody Blair.
While firefighting resources are being rapidly released today, there will still be firefighters working on the Crane Fire over the coming weeks. This includes achieving full containment, working on mop-up activities, resource repair work, and patrolling the fire.
Area residents and visitors should watch for fire traffic in the area and be prepared to slow down on Forest roads around the fire area.
Even when the fire is contained, there will likely be localized smoke visible from internal pockets of burning fuels over the next several weeks.
The Crane Fire Emergency Closure Order Number 06-02-02-20-02 remains in effect until conditions allow or December 1, 2020, whichever occurs first. There will be a public notification when it is lifted.
This is the final Crane Fire update unless there is a significant change in conditions.
Crane Fire Details
Cause
Lightning
Size
2,993 Acres
Containment
90%
Location
10 Miles southeast of Lakeview Oregon.
RELATED
August 26, 2020
Firefighters begin to wrap up the Crane FireAugust 25, 2020
Progress is being made on the Crane Fire, now 65% containedAugust 24, 2020
Crane Fire reaches 45% containmentAugust 23, 2020
Firefighters make headway on the Crane FireAugust 22, 2020
Smoke limits ability to fight Crane Fire [VIDEO]August 21, 2020
Fire crews continue the battle of the Crane Fire [UPDATED]August 20, 2020
350 Personnel now battle the 2,230 acre Crane Fire [UPDATED]August 19, 2020
Crane Fire grows to 2,270 acres, 5% containmentAugust 18, 2020
Crane Fire remains at 1,900 acres with 0% containmentAugust 17, 2020
Crane Fire grows to 1,900 acres overnight, emergency fire closures in effectAugust 16, 2020
Crane Fire currently burns on Lakeview Ranger District near Lakeview
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