Teams work to restore the Brattain Fire to pre-fire conditions [UPDATED]

Teams work to restore the Brattain Fire to pre-fire conditions [UPDATED]

PAISLEY, Ore. - Most divisions on the Brattain Fire have been combined, and most tactical resources have been released to their home units or states or reassigned to other more critical incidents. The remaining divisions are focused heavily on patrolling and scouting additional repair work since mop-up operations are mostly complete.

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Crews continue mop-up and patrol Brattain Fire

Crews continue mop-up and patrol Brattain Fire

PAISLEY, Ore. - Fire activity has been decreasing over the last few days on the Brattain Fire with additional decreased activity yesterday. Containment lines are holding well and only interior portions of the fire showing any activity. Mop up activities and line patrols remain a priority.

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Brattain Fire tops 50,000 acres

Brattain Fire tops 50,000 acres

PAISLEY, Ore. - The Brattain Fire in Lake County near Paisley has now grown to 50,409 acres. However, fire crews have been able to secure containment at 49%. This is thanks to firelines in all areas of the fire holding well.

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Cooler temps and higher humidities help Brattain Fire

Cooler temps and higher humidities help Brattain Fire

PAISLEY, Ore. - After five consecutive days of Red Flag conditions on the 47,243 acre Brattain Fire, a frontal passage brought erratic winds, but cooler temperatures and increased humidity. No precipitation was received but crews were able to stop the forward progression of the fire in the northwest and southeast corners last night.

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Brattain Fire remains active at 44,800 acres, 30% contained

Brattain Fire remains active at 44,800 acres, 30% contained

PAISLEY, Ore. - Elevated fire conditions for the fifth consecutive day made it difficult for firefighting resources battling the Brattain Fire near Paisley, Ore. Today, a much needed reprieve in the weather is expected on the 44,800 acre fire. The human caused Brattain Fire is now 30% contained.

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Additional crews & resources arrive at Brattain Fire [UPDATED]

Additional crews & resources arrive at Brattain Fire [UPDATED]

In the last 24-hours additional aircraft, more engines and hotshot crews arrived at the Brattain Fire in Lake County. In the northwest, containment lines were established using roads, dozer lines, natural breaks and old burn scars. Forest Road 3510 and Clover Flat Road were…

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Brattain Fire growing northwest, 40,316 acres

Brattain Fire growing northwest, 40,316 acres

PAISLEY, Ore. - The most significant growth on the Braittain Fire continues to be on the northwest perimeter - with active movement north and west overnight. 3 dozers, numerous engines, and 1 hotshot crew were dispatched to this area on a night shift.

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Brattain Fire continues to grow, now 30,000 acres

Brattain Fire continues to grow, now 30,000 acres

PAISLEY, Ore. - Now at 30,000 acres the Brattain Fire continues to grow an a astonishing rate with zero containment. A Type-2 Fire Management Team is transitioning into command of the fire today allowing for more resources to be assigned to the fire.

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Brattain Fire explodes to 20,000 acres

Brattain Fire explodes to 20,000 acres

PAISLEY, Ore. - The Brattain Fire has grown in the last 24-hours from 8,000 acres to 20,000 with zero containment. The fast growth of the fire is due to gusty erratic winds causing numerous slop-overs and spot fires. Similar conditions are expected tomorrow.

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UPDATE Level 3 evacuations issued for Paisley - Time to go

UPDATE Level 3 evacuations issued for Paisley - Time to go

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).

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Human caused Brattain Fire grows 1,700 acres overnight

Human caused Brattain Fire grows 1,700 acres overnight

PAISLEY, OR – The Brattain Fire, burning on the Paisley Ranger District of the Fremont-Winema National Forest, is approximately 2,000 acres this afternoon with no containment. The fire was discovered late Monday night and was determined to be human-caused.

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Brattain Fire Burning on Paisley Ranger District; 1 of 3 Fires sparked during Wind Event

Brattain Fire Burning on Paisley Ranger District; 1 of 3 Fires sparked during Wind Event

PAISLEY, OR – The Brattain Fire is currently burning on the Paisley Ranger District of the Fremont-Winema National Forest. The fire was discovered late last night. It is one of three wildfires sparked on Monday during the fire weather event.

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