Two small fires keep 'Two Four Two' Firefighters on guard
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Fire crews will continue to eliminate hot spots along Agency Creek, seen here on September 15, 2020. (Image: Brian Gailey, Klamath Falls News)
CHILOQUIN, Ore. – Fire crews from the Two Four Two Fire responded to two small fires yesterday outside the main fire area, are contained, and in mop-up status. The Dam Fire is located near Chiloquin Ridge and is two acres. The Cattle Fire is located near the Rainbow Park area and is 20 acres. These are not spot fires from the Two Four Two fire. The cause of these fires is under investigation.
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning from 2:00 - 8:00 PM over the fire area today. Crews have used the past few days to continue to strengthen the fire lines against any weather event. A slight chance of light rain is forecast for the fire area tonight which will help firefighters in their containment efforts.
Crews will continue to work on strengthening containment lines around the fire. The west side of the fire, west of Hwy 62 near the Agency Creek area, has the most heat. Eliminating hot spots will continue to be a goal until the fire is 100% contained.
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TWO FOUR TWO FIRE DETAILS
Cause:
Under Investigation
Size: 14,473 acres
Containment: 29%
Location: Northwest of Chiloquin, Ore.
Estimated Cost: $4.5 Million
Resources:
• 434 Personnel
• 9 Hand Crews
• 27 Engines
• 12 Dozers
• 12 Water Tenders
• 4 Helicopters
Evacuations: None
Structures:
• 0 Threatened
• 33 Damaged
• 48 Destroyed
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