Badger Mountain Complex Update
Incident: Badger Mountain Wildfire
Released: 7/13/2008
The Badger Mountain Fire Complex continued to burn northward today, consuming approximately 14,700 acres to date. Yesterday evening, the Douglas County Sheriff issued a Level 3 (mandatory) evacuation of all residents in the area west of the Badger Mountain Road to the river, effecting approximately 160 residences. The evacuation order remained in effect this afternoon, with ingress restricted to local residents only. Roadblocks continue to be maintained by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
A concerted effort on the NE flank of the fire continues to be the focal point for fire crews. The first priority after firefighter safety, structure protection, continues to be the focus, resulting in no structures lost.
Crews, aided by the air support of 4 helicopters, continued to aggressively attack the fire in an attempt to firmly establish a defensible position on the northeast flank. Bulldozers, hand crews, air support, and other resources were tactically deployed to ensure firefighter safety and structure protection. Two Interagency Type 1, 20 man Hot Shot crews based in Prineville and Prospect (Rogue River) Oregon will arrive by 600 PM this evening. They are a highly trained, professional, and diverse work force for wildland and prescribed fire assignments.
The fire is being aggressively managed during both day and night shifts to the fullest degree possible.
