Some evacuations lifted on the Two Four Two Fire, new evacuations announced as fire grows northwest

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Woodland Park and Rainbow Park residents able to go home.

View of the damage from the Two Four Two Fire toward Spring Creek as seen at the Oux Kanee Viewpoint in Chiloquin, Oregon. September 10, 2020 (Image: Brian Gailey, Klamath FallsNews)

View of the damage from the Two Four Two Fire toward Spring Creek as seen at the Oux Kanee Viewpoint in Chiloquin, Oregon. September 10, 2020 (Image: Brian Gailey, Klamath FallsNews)

CHILOQUIN, OR – The Two Four Two Fire grows northwest to a total of 12,640 acres as evacuations of the Woodland Park and Rainbow Park have been lifted. These areas contain about 175 homes. None of these homes were damaged.

Klamath County Sherrif’s Office has issued new Level 1 “Get Ready” evacuation notices for Oregon Highway 62 from milepost 94 to Sun Mountain Road.

Be aware of the following road closures;

  • Modoc Point Rd from ORE62 to milepost 1,

  • ORE62 from milepost 94 to milepost 100,

  • ORE422 north from US97 to ORE62.

A video detailing the new evacuations and closures is below.

Overnight the fire activity increased on the northwest side of the fire, but fire crews were able to minimize additional spread by continued improvement of containment lines. Crews used water and hand tools to put out hot spots along Highway 97.

Late yesterday afternoon, a retardant drop along the fire’s north side helped slow the fire’s spread, allowing firefighters to strengthen containment lines. Firefighters held the line along Highway 97. Along the west side, firefighters removed dangerous trees and cooled hot spots.

The Fire Management Team issued the following statement:

Thank you to everyone who has donated supplies. We appreciate your support. The fire team comes ready to focus on containing the fire, with sufficient food and supplies.

A sizable population in this community have been displaced or continue to be displaced and are facing hardships.

Please redirect donations to support your community's food bank, fire department, Red Cross chapter, or neighbor.

View of the damage from the Two Four Two Fire as seen at the Oux Kanee Viewpoint in Chiloquin, Oregon. September 10, 2020 (Image: Brian Gailey, Klamath Falls News)

WEATHER CONCERNS

Predicted wind events for the next 48 hours high temps, low RH. red flag warnings, drought conditions are a high concern.

Smoke lingers in the tree tops due the the burning of the Two Four Two fire near Chiloquin, Oregon. September 10, 2020 (Image, Brian Gailey, Klamath Falls News)

Smoke lingers in the tree tops due the the burning of the Two Four Two fire near Chiloquin, Oregon. September 10, 2020 (Image, Brian Gailey, Klamath Falls News)

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

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/

 

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

EVACUATIONS

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: 12,640 acres

Containment: 5%

Location: Northwest of Chiloquin, Ore.

Estimated Cost: $1.7 Million

Resources:
 • 309 Personnel
 • 35 Engines
• 3 Hand Crews
• 15 Dozers
• 6 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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