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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - A Type 3 incident management organization will assume command of Bootleg Fire from the Pacific Northwest Incident Management Team 2 on Saturday, August 14 at 6:00 a.m. In total, eight Incident Management Teams were assigned to manage the Bootleg Fire since it began on July 6.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Firefighters continue to grid and mop up in the northeast corner of the Bootleg Fire near Silver Creek as they work toward achieving 100% containment. Control lines that have already been secured are being patrolled and firefighters are removing pumps and hose and other suppression supplies that are no longer needed. Some suppression repair activities are underway in the northeast corner of the fire.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Yesterday crews reported smokes from smoldering and torching fuels inside the burn area as they widen the fire line and soak the remaining heat and flames. Dozers continue to straighten the ragged edge of the fire line on the east side for improved containment.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Despite the recent rain, fire activity picked up yesterday. Fire activity increased as the warm day dried out the fire faster and wind gusts were stronger than expected.
Read MorePAISLEY, 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.
Read MorePAISLEY, 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.
Read MorePAISLEY, 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.
Read MorePAISLEY, 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.
Read MorePAISLEY, 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.
Read MoreIn 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…
Read MorePAISLEY, 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.
Read MorePAISLEY, 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.
Read MorePAISLEY, 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.
Read MoreThe 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).
Read MorePAISLEY, 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.
Read MoreThere was a very light rain on portions of the fire area as crews focused on patrolling the fire’s perimeter and removing and returning unneeded equipment and supplies from the fire line.
Read MorePAISLEY, Ore. - The success of yesterday’s operations has brought containment up to 55%. Resources from multiple agencies and contractors are working on the fire, including Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Read MorePaisley, OR – Good progress was made yesterday to reinforce and secure the fireline. The fire is now 35% contained and 1,249 acres. The fire continues to threaten the Round Pass Communications Site, the Morgan Butte Fire Lookout, and one residence.
Read MorePAISLEY, Ore. - The Ben Young Fire is currently 1,200 acres and located 13 miles south of Paisley, OR. The fire is burning on steep slopes with grass and brush on lower slopes and timbered ridges. NW 7 Incident Command Team 7 (Incident Commander Eric Knerr) took over management of the Ben Young Fire today at 6 a.m.
Read MoreLAKEVIEW, Ore. – An emergency fire closure is now in effect for the Ben Young Fire area on the Paisley Ranger District of the Fremont-Winema National Forest. The closure area is on the National Forest System land east of Forest Road 33 from Forest Road 3510 north towards Paisley.
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