Fire crews secure line around the perimeter

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Crews continue to work on the northern edge and on hot spots inside the fire’s boundaries.

The Two Four Two Fire is slowly growing north of the Klamath Fish Hatchery. (Image: Two Four Two Facebook Page)

The Two Four Two Fire is slowly growing north of the Klamath Fish Hatchery. (Image: Two Four Two Facebook Page)

UPDATED 3:15PM, 9/13/2020 to include the infrared map.

CHILOQUIN, OR – Fire growth of the Two Four Two Fire has been minimal thanks to calm winds and suppression efforts from firefighters. Overnight the fire grew 134 acres. Today, firefighters plan to work in the fire’s interior.

Crews will be working on the north side of the fire, strengthening the control and contingency lines. Additional crews will work inwards cooling hot spots an cleaning up around structures.

Firefighters may find new challenges today with an area Wind Advisory and Red Flag Warning starting at 11:00 AM. Winds are expected to be coming from the southwest and blowing to the northeast. The wind will be testing the control lines.

Helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft remain available for the Two Four Two Fire, but due to the thick smoke yesterday, aircraft were unable to fly.

The Oregon National Guard is available and is setting up camp at the Chiloquin Rodeo Grounds.

EVACUATION INFORMATION

The Red Cross has established an evacuation center at the KlaMoYa Casino parking lot south of Chiloquin. Evacuees are asked not to call 911 unless it is an emergency but instead asked to check into the Red Cross Evacuation Center.

The Klamath County Fairgrounds is also available for evacuees with trailers or animals. RV hook-ups and additional animal holding facilities are available.

Also at the Klamath County Fairgrounds, the Klamath Freedom Celebration is organizing a Fire Donation Center to help victims of the west coast wildfires. See the video below or here.

WEATHER CONCERNS

Predicted wind events for the next 48 hours high temps, low relative humidity, Red Flag Warnings, and drought conditions are a high concern.

 

PLANNED INCIDENT ACTIVITY

  • In the next 12 hours, the potential is extremely high for spread, continued evacuations, and loss of structures, expect the fire to continue to grow to the NW and SW

  • In the next 24 hours, the potential is extremely high for spread, continued evacuations, and loss of structures, expect the fire to continue to grow to the NW and SW. Type 2 Team will be in place, actively fighting fire should have a good footprint

  • In the next 48 hours, the potential is extremely high for spread, continued evacuations, and loss of structures, expect the fire to continue to grow to the NW and SW. A shift in weather pattern expected should help with slowing the rate of spread.

  • In the next 72 hours, the potential should be mod-high for spread, continued evacuations, and loss of structures, expect the fire to continue to grow to the NW and SW.

  • Anticipated after 72 hours: Actively engaged in decreasing fire behavior predicted

Two Four Two Fire along Highway 62 (Inciweb)

 

SAFETY

Safety remains a top priority for the Fire Management Team. This includes trying to prevent COVID-19 infections. Personnel are following the Center for Disease Control guidelines. This means limiting personal contact within the fire camp and the community. The fire camp is closed to the public and media.

 

ADDITIONAL FIRE INFORMATION

Klamath Falls News and Cascade Firewatch remain committed to bringing you the latest information on the Two Four Two Fire. Follow our websites (KlamathFallsNews.org / CascadeFirewatch.com) for daily updates and our Facebook Pages (facebook.com/KlamathFallsNews/ and facebook.com/cascadefirewatch ) for the latest changes.

Two Four Two Fire Management Team Contact Info:
email - twofourtwofire.information@gmail.com
phone - 541-846-8417
Facebook - facebook.com/TwoFourTwoFire/

 
Two Four Two Fire Infrared Map for September 12, 2020. Click for larger

Two Four Two Fire Infrared Map for September 12, 2020. Click for larger

EVACUATIONS

Perimeter and evacuation map of the #TwoFourTwoFire. Click for larger.

Level 3:
• ORE62 from mp 94-100
• ORE422 from US97 to ORE62
• North of Collier State Park on Glendale Drive

Level 2:
• None

Level 1:
• ORE62 from mp 94 to Sun Mountain Road

TWO FOUR TWO FIRE DETAILS

Cause:
Under Investigation

Size: 14,584 acres

Containment: 10%

Location: Northwest of Chiloquin, Ore.

Estimated Cost: $2.5 Million

Resources:
 • 340 Personnel
 • 3 Hand Crews
• 33 Engines
• 17 Dozers
• 10 Water Tenders
• 4 Helicopters
• Air support as available

Structures:
• 1,278 Threatened
• 70 Damaged
• 35 Destroyed

Closures:
• Modoc Point Road from ORE62 to milepost 1
• ORE62 milepost 94-100
• ORE422 from US97 to ORE62

Fuels: Timber, Brush, Tall Grass, Structures/Propane

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