News Update Friday, August 22, 2008
Incident: Bridge Creek Wildfire
Released: 8/22/2008
Bridge Creek Fire Update
Friday, August 22, 2008 8:00 am
Fire Information (866) 534 9655 Hours: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
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FIRE ACTIVITY SUMMARY: Even with warmer and drier weather yesterday crews were able to keep a handle on the Bridge Creek Fire. Mop up efforts will continue throughout the day on all sides of the fire. Rehabilitation of dozer and hand lines will start today. A large unburned interior island and especially the anticipated warmer drier weather remains a concern. A crew will be assigned to mop up the interior island. The weather allowed heli repellers access to control two spot fires outside the southeast perimeter of the fire.
A Burn Area Emergency Rehabilitation (BAER) Team will be arriving to conduct a comprehensive assessment of resources at risk (including fisheries, soil, hydrology, vegetation, and cultural resources) to determine rehabilitation needs on the fire.
Acreage is estimated at 4902 acres with 50% containment. A total of 595 fire personnel are assigned to the fire.
EXPECTED DATE OF CONTAINMENT: August 25, 2008.
WEATHER: High pressure will build back up today resulting in a warming and drying trend for the weekend. By Sunday temperatures will be back to normal or a few degrees warmer then normal. A series of storms will move into region late Sunday or Sunday night, bringing cooler and unsettled weather into Tuesday. Temperatures are forecasted at 63-69 degrees with wind speeds between 5-10 miles per hour.
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 a six mile radius around the fire (lat. 44 29' 00", long 120 14' 00")
COOPERATING AGENCIES: Oregon Department of Forestry
SPECIAL MESSAGE: The public is reminded that dry, warmer weather is moving in. For that reason we ask that they continue to be pay attention to local restrictions and, where allowed, keep open fires small and manageable.
QUICK FACTS:
Acres: 4,902
Containment: 50%
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: 595
Crews: 15, 4 Type 1 Hot Shots, 11 Type 2, Dozers: 6, Engines: 27, Helicopters: 2-lights 1-heavy, Water tenders: 14
