UPDATE Level 3 evacuations issued for Paisley - Time to go
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UPDATE 2: 1:01 PM
The virtual community meeting scheduled at 7:00 tonight for the Brattain Fire has been canceled. A new meeting date and time has not been determined. The Brattain fire is currently burning approximately 10 miles south of Paisley. The fire is burning in sagebrush-juniper with stringers of Ponderosa Pine in steep, rugged terrain with limited access points and high winds.
Winds continue to be a factor for the Brattain Fire.
Today’s Operations
Firefighters are directing operations in a proactive response to forecasted weather conditions. Sunday is forecast to have strong, gusty winds and low relative humidity including a Red Flag Warning in the area from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM over the fire area.
Local resources and fire management have determined that current conditions allow for burning operations in an effort to protect the City of Paisley and outlying residences ahead of forecasted weather. The evacuation level was raised to 3 for public safety during these operations.
EVACUATIONS
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has issued a Level 3 (Go) evacuation notice for the Brattain Fire Southwest of Paisley. The Level 3 “Go” notice is for all residents of Paisley. From Red House Lane (north of Paisley), South on Highway 31 to Clover Flat Road onto Clover Flat Road to Forest Service Road 3510 (Moss Pass Road).
The Red Cross is establishing an evacuation area at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Lakeview (1900 North 4th St.). There will be fire information there as well.
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UPDATE: 12:53 PM
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Level 3 “Go” evacuation notice for the Brattain Fire Southwest of Paisley. The Level 3 “Go” notice is for all residents of Paisley. From Red House Lane (north of Paisley), South on Highway 31 to Clover Flat Road onto Clover Flat Road to Forest Service Road 3510 (Moss Pass Road).
The Red Cross is establishing an evacuation area at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Lakeview (1900 North 4th St.). There will be fire information there as well.
For those in the evacuation area, it is anticipated there will be congestion on Hwy 31, fire traffic and temporary loss of power. Please use caution leaving the area.
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Original Story - 9/12/2020
PAISLEY, Ore. - The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has issued Level 2, “Get Set” evacuation notice from the Brattain Fire southwest of Paisley, Oregon. The notice is for all residents of Paisley - and is in effect from Red House Lane, north of Paisley, south on Highway 31 to Clover Flat Road. Then onto Clover Flat Road to Forest Service Road 3510, Moss Pass Road.
On Friday, winds continued to be a factor on the fire. Fire crews saw upslope winds 1-3 miles per hour with gusts up to 10 mph. Weather patterns, terrain, and limited access contributed to fire growth. Firefighters made progress on the south and east sides of the fire and started work on indirect line to the north.
South winds with low relative humidity are expected over the incident today. Firefighters are continuing to secure the eastern and southern flanks of the fire and indirect line construction on the north end.
Fire managers will be monitoring conditions, including weather and shifting winds. Resources continue to be ordered, but availability is limited due to increased fire activity in the region.
PUBLIC VIRTUAL MEETING
The Brittain Fire Management Team held a virtual public information meeting Friday night providing updates on the wildfire.
CLOSURES
The Fremont-Winema National Forest issued emergency fire closure order 06-02-03-20-02 for the area east and south of Forest Road 28 and Forest Road 3315, also known as the High Road. Both roads remain open.
Forest Road 33 is closed at the Forest Boundary south of Paisley to the junction with Forest Road 28.
Forest Road 3510, which makes the southern edge of the closure area is closed, as is Forest Road 3510-018 from Clover Flat Road to the Forest Boundary.
All recreation sites within the closure area are closed, including Marster Spring and Chewaucan Crossing Campgrounds, Jones Crossing Forest Camp, Moss Meadow Horse Camp, Moss Pass Trailhead and Campground, Hanan/Coffeepot Trailhead and the Fremont National Recreation Trail.
EVACUATIONS EXPLAINED
Level 1: READY – Level 1 evacuations are an Alert. Residents should be aware of a danger that exists. Now is the time to “Get Ready”. Residents with special needs, or those with pets or livestock, should take note and prepare for relocating family members, pets and livestock. Refine your evacuation plans and gather the things you will need if you must evacuate.
Level 2: SET – Level 2 evacuations indicate there is a significant risk to your area. Now is the time to be set for immediate evacuation. Residents should either voluntarily relocate to a shelter or designated area or with family/friends outside the area or be ready to leave at a moment’s notice.
Level 3: GO! – Level 3 means there is immediate danger. GO NOW! You are advised to evacuate immediately.
RELATED
Brattain Fire Details
Cause:
Human
Size:
8,000 acres
Containment:
0%
Location:
10 Miles south of Paisley, Oregon
Resources:
90 Personnel
15 Engines
2 Water Tenders
5 Dozer
3 Helicopters
6 Fixed wing aircraft
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