Tuesday, August 19, 2008 News Release
Incident: Bridge Creek Wildfire
Released: 8/19/2008
Bridge Creek Fire Update
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 9:00 am
Fire Information (866) 534 9655 Hours: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
www.inciweb.org
The new fire information number is (866) 534 9655. Fire camp was established yesterday at the
Walton Lake Sno-park. Fire information for the Bridge Creek Fire will be available on inciweb.org
later today.
FIRE ACTIVITY SUMMARY Yesterday's suppression efforts significantly held the majority of the
fire. Cooler temperatures and light precipitation assisted the suppression efforts. Today's weather is
expected to be similar to yesterdays with increasing winds. Fire crews are constructing additional
line and improving existing line in the west, north and east portions of the fire prohibiting further fire
spread onto the private lands. Islands of fuel will continue to burn within the perimeter of the fire.
Acreage is estimated at 4902 acres with 35% containment. A total of 413 fire personnel are
assigned to the fire.
EXPECTED DATE OF CONTAINMENT: August 25, 2008.
WEATHER: An upper level low pressure system will move into the area today and linger over the
fire. This will result in cooler temperatures, higher relative humidity; gusty winds and chance of
showers. Wind speeds are expected to be between 15-20 miles per hour with gusts up to 25.
CURRENT RESTRICTIONS: An area closure is expected to remain in effect in the vicinity of the
Bridge Creek Fire. It is defined by the 22 road, the 2210, and the northern Forest boundary. Walton
Lake campground remains open. A temporary flight restriction is in place for six miles radius around
the fire (lat. 44 29' 00", long 120 14' 00")
COOPERATING AGENCIES: Oregon Department of Forestry
QUICK FACTS: Acres: 4,902
Containment: 35%
Location: Bridge Creek Wilderness, 5 miles S/SW of Mitchell
Cause: Lightning
Start Date/Time: August 7, 2008 / 7:16 pm
Expected Containment Date: August 25, 2008
Total personnel: 413, Crews: 13, Dozers:4, Engines: 20, Helicopters:2-lights 2-heavy's,
Water tenders: 18
