Crane Fire remains at 1,900 acres with 0% containment
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Arial view of the Crane Fire. (Image: USFS / Inciweb)
LAKEVIEW, Ore. – This morning the Crane Fire remains approximately 1,900 acres with no containment.
Yesterday’s storms provided varying amounts of precipitation over the fire with some areas of heavy rain, but most receiving little to no rain. Wind speeds were also less than forecast. Fire behavior was moderated by the weather yesterday, but there was still some spread.
The fire is burning in mixed conifer on steep, rocky terrain with limited road access.
Yesterday firefighters did excellent work on indirect fireline construction. They will continue to build indirect firelines today and begin burning materials between those lines and the main fire. This should strengthen and secure those indirect lines and lead to a rise in containment.
Terrain, fire behavior and weather conditions required fire managers to use an indirect strategy on the Crane Fire.
Firefighters work on fuel reduction on the Crane Fire (Image: USFS / Inciweb)
There are 222 personnel assigned to the Crane Fire, including 8 hand crews, 12 engines, 3 dozers, 3 water tenders, 5 helicopters and 1 fixed-wing aircraft.
There is a Red Flag Warning in effect east of the fire area for thunderstorms. This may bring potential wind impacts to the Crane Fire. Fire managers will be monitoring the weather and conditions throughout the day.
Once again, smoke from the Crane Fire is expected to be highly visible from Lakeview, New Pine Creek and the surrounding area this afternoon and evening as conditions dry out. There may be smoke impacts to local communities depending on wind direction later in the day. Those with smoke sensitivity should take precautions.
The communities of Lakeview and New Pine Creek are not currently threatened by the fire, but trigger points for evacuation orders are being discussed.
Crane Fire Closure Map (USFS)
There is a closure in place on National Forest System lands in the South Warner Mountains. This is formally referenced as Order Number 06-02-02-20-01. As a result of the closure, Twin Springs, Willow Creek and Deep Creek Campgrounds, Crane Mountain and Rogger Meadow Trailheads, the Crane Mountain National Recreation Trail and the Crane Mountain Recreation Area are all closed. This includes the Oregon Timber Trail, a mountain bike-packing trail, which utilizes the Crane Mountain Trail. The trail is closed between the Oregon/California Stateline to Camas Sno-Park.
A local Type 3 Incident Management Team is currently assigned to the Crane Fire. Northwest Incident Management Team 12, a Type 2 Team, will be taking the fire over this evening.
The Crane Fire is located on Crane Mountain on the Fremont-Winema National Forest Lakeview Ranger District southeast of the town of Lakeview, and was discovered Sunday. The cause is under investigation.
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Crane Fire Details
Cause:
Under Investigation
Size:
1900
Containment:
0%
Location:
Southeast of Lakeview Oregon
Resources:
222 Personnel
8 Hand Crews
12 Engines
3 Dozers
3 Tenders
5 Helicopters
1 Aircraft
