NEWS RELEASE
9-28-2011 Shadow Lake Fire Update
Date: September 28, 2011Shadow Lake Fire Update: Closure Areas Reduced, Forests Resume Management of Fire Sisters, Oregon -Yesterday, closure areas have been reduced around the Shadow Lake Fire due.. more
Approximate Location
Incident Overview
Shadow Lake Fire
This is the final day that updates for the Shadow Lake Fire will be posted here. It will only be updated if there is a significant change on the fire or if there are changes to the closure area. If the closure changes as expected, the closure orders and the maps will be posted here or available from the Sisters Ranger District office (541-549-7700) or the McKenzie River Ranger District office (541-822-3381).
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Sunday August 28th, 2011 approx. 02:26 PM |
| Location | 15 miles west of Sisters, OR |
| Incident Commander | Steve Gage |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 350 |
|---|---|
| Size | 10,000 acres |
| Percent Contained | 40% |
| Fuels Involved | 10 Timber (litter and understory) Mixed conifer, with abundant dead and down fuels, heavy snag and lichen component. |
| Fire Behavior | Smoldering and creeping. Minimal fire behavior over most of the fire area today. |
| Significant Events | Significant rehab accomplished in Division A/B. In Division M much of the needed snagging along roads into the Youth Camp and campground area was accomplished today. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Rehab and patrol in all Divisions. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Medium |
| Remarks | Closures still in place to limit public exposure to fire suppression activities. Transfer of command to Type 3 organization is planned for Sunday, 9/18 at 0600. Last planned IR request to be flown tonight. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 18 mph W |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 58 degrees |
| Humidity | 41% |
