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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA - Yesterday, interior islands of unburned fuels continued to put up smoke throughout the fire area. Around Tamarack and Garner Mountain, fire was observed moving through understory. Firefighters continue to work and move through the entire fire perimeter, to ensure that the fire containment line is not threatened by any heat sources.
Read MoreLAKEVIEW, Ore. – Yesterday, firefighters continued work to secure the line near Cougar Peak. Crews began backhauling equipment and ordering resources for suppression repair in secured areas on the southern end of the fire. Throughout the western portion of the fire, crews conducted patrol and mop-up.
Read MoreKENO, Ore. – The Bear Flat Fire is continuing to burn in the Klamath River Canyon between Frain Ranch and Klamath River Campgrounds, approximately 9 miles southwest of Keno.
Read MoreKENO, Ore. – The Bear Flat Fire was discovered this afternoon in the Klamath River Canyon between Frain Ranch and Klamath River Campgrounds, approximately 9 miles southwest of Keno.
Read MoreLAKEVIEW, Ore. – Firefighters continue making progress lining 230 miles of fire perimeter. An increase in winds is anticipated over the next few days and are expected to test the completed dozer and handlines.
Read MoreNORTHERN CALIFORNIA - The Antelope fire was slightly more active than previous nights as vegetation continues to dry out from last week’s rain. Crews are actively patrolling lines and extinguishing any remaining heat during night shift. Some heat was detected in dry fuels near Tamarack yesterday, and additional resources arrived late yesterday to help access and suppress that heat overnight. Activity increased in Lava Beds National Park overnight as well, as was expected with the drier conditions.
Read MoreThe fire continued to burn actively overnight, mitigating in some areas with the arrival of the rain after about 1:00 AM. Prior to that the fire pushed hard up Forest Road 15, and was established on both sides of the road. Night shift crews focused on structure protection, particularly in the Three Sisters area, where the fire is currently established.
Read MoreLAKEVIEW, Ore. – After significant fire activity yesterday along the northeast perimeter, the wetting rains over the fire early this morning considerably moderated fire behavior.
Read MoreLAKEVIEW, Ore. – The Cougar Peak Fire was again very active today. The predicted southerly winds brought in gusts of up to 40 mph as the weather pattern moved through the fire area. It is estimated that the fire was close to doubling in size throughout the afternoon and by nightfall the fire had crossed over Clover Flat Road, making the fire an estimated 37,000 acres.
Read MoreLAKEVIEW, Ore. – The Cougar Peak Fire, burning approximately 15 miles northwest of Lakeview, has grown today and is now estimated to be more than 20,000 acres with no containment.
Read MoreTENNANT, Calif. - The fire remained active overnight, and temperatures on the fire were considerably warmer this morning than yesterday. Crews observed active spotting by 5:30 a.m., and clear conditions show fire growth already beginning on what is expected to be a day of critical fire weather. Night shift crews worked directly along the fire’s active edge to the north and east.
Read MoreLAKEVIEW, Ore. – The Cougar Peak Fire is currently burning approximately 15 miles northwest of Lakeview on the Fremont-Winema National Forest Lakeview Ranger District.
Read MoreLAKEVIEW, Ore. – For many people, Labor Day weekend is traditionally enjoyed time to recreate on area public lands or work on outdoor projects. Even with recent cooler temperatures, fire danger remains Extreme. Fire officials from the South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership (SCOFMP) ask the public to stay vigilant with anything that can start a wildfire this Labor Day Weekend.
Read MoreTENNANT, Calif. - This weekend, weather conditions will be near critical for fire behavior. Warm and dry weather along with northeast wind and low relative humidity values will create conditions for active fire movement. The northeast wind will test any control line on the southwest side of fire areas retaining heat. The operational focus today will be to keep the fire within containment lines in these areas.
Read MoreLAKEVIEW, Ore. – The Patton Meadow Fire of the Fox Complex remained at 8,930 acres yesterday with containment growing to 90%.
Read MoreLAKEVIEW, Ore. – Containment on the Patton Meadow Fire is now at 70%. Crews are gridding the fire’s perimeter and increasing the rind by digging out and applying water to hot spots. The majority of containment efforts are along the north perimeter of the fire along Cottonwood Road.
Read MoreLAKEVIEW, Ore. – Crews worked overnight to increase and secure containment lines on the Patton Meadow Fire, while rising humidity complicated operations to burn out fuels in the area around Patton Meadow. The rind along the edge of containment lines in several areas was increased from 50 feet up to 150 feet, while crews checked for hotspots to prevent flare ups in the interior of the fire.
Read MoreLAKEVIEW, Ore. – Crews made good progress overnight addressing critical areas on the Patton Meadow Fire. Patton Meadow Road continues to be a strategic focus, with crews fortifying the road with dozer and handlines and the support of three engine crews to prevent the fire from spreading to the west into the Fish Creek drainage.
Read MoreTENNANT, Calif. - Firefighters on the Antelope Fire are making progress despite continued challenges from high winds and dry conditions. The fire has made a half-mile push to the east through Tamarack Flats near Garner Mountain.
Read MoreTENNANT, Calif. - With minimal impact to the land, Firefighters are working alongside cooperating agencies, partners, and local logging companies to develop the most effective strategy to control the Antelope Fire. Crews are conducting direct suppression operations in all areas of the fire as weather, safety, and terrain allow.
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