Two Four Two Fire now 49% contained
/The Two Four Two Fire now at 49% containment and burned 14,473 acres. (Image: Brian Gailey, Klamath Falls News)
CHILOQUIN, Ore. – Great progress was made yesterday as crews are getting close to meeting the 100-foot depth of blackened perimeter around the 14,473 acre Two Four Two Fire. In some areas, crews have gone beyond the 100’ to eliminate visible smokes that are well into the interior.
Containment is at 49%.
One of today’s goals will focus on locating hazard trees and removing them. Snags pose a threat to firefighter’s safety as well as public safety.
Crews will continue removing hazards around homes, including snags and hot spots.
Weather is expected to remain slightly cooler today over the fire. The fire zone did not receive the rain that was expected yesterday. But nonetheless, cooler weather significantly helps in suppression efforts with higher humidity and lower temperatures keeping fire activity low.
Tomorrow, warmer weather is expected which will help firefighters identify hot spots. With a warm-up in the weather any hot spots that have not been extinguished will show themselves during the late afternoon hours.
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TWO FOUR TWO FIRE DETAILS
Cause:
Under Investigation
Size: 14,473 acres
Containment: 49%
Location: Northwest of Chiloquin, Ore.
Estimated Cost: $5.6 Million
Resources:
• 413 Personnel
• 8 Hand Crews
• 27 Engines
• 6 Dozers
• 11 Water Tenders
• 3 Helicopters
Evacuations: None
Structures:
• 0 Threatened
• 33 Damaged
• 48 Destroyed
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