Final Update From Mark Rapp's Type 2 Team
Incident: Silvies River Wildland Fire
Released: 8/13/2008
Wednesday, August 13, 2008 9:00 am
Fire Information (541) 573 7600 Hours: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
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FIRE ACTIVITY SUMMARY: The Silvies River Fire is 90% contained and full containment is expected tonight. Firefighters have been hard at work mopping up, rehabilitating fireline, and patrolling the fire perimeter. The perimeter of the fire has not changed, but the approximate acreage of the fire increased from 3,000 acres to 4,040 acres. This correction is due to more accurate mapping, not an increase in fire size. A local Type 3 Team will assume command of the incident at 6 am on Thursday, August 14, 2008. "I appreciate the professionalism and quick work of the Team, especially their cooperation with local experts. I am also thankful to everyone for being so safety-conscious and am pleased by the excellent safety record on the incident" says Joan Suther, Field Manager, Three Rivers Resource Area, Burns District Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
This will be the last update on the Silvies River Fire from the Central Oregon Incident Management Team. Future updates will be provided by the Burns District BLM as needed.
EXPECTED DATE OF CONTAINMENT: August 13, 2008.
WEATHER: Becoming hot and very dry, with temperatures anticipated in the mid-90s. Relative humidities will be 12-16 %. Little wind expected, with wind speeds between 2-6 miles per hour.
CURRENT RESTRICTIONS: A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) remains in place over the fire area. The Lone Pine and Skull Creek Roads in the Silvies River Fire vicinity are restricted to use by livestock and property owners only. Fire danger remains VERY HIGH and the Industrial Fire Precaution Level is at level 3 (partial shutdown). A regulated fire restriction across the entire Burns Interagency Fire Zone prohibits off road travel and open fires (except at designated campgrounds). Use of chainsaws is restricted, except at loading sites.
COOPERATING AGENCIES: Burns District Bureau of Land Management
QUICK FACTS: Acres: 4,040
Containment: 90%
Location: 13 miles NW of Burns-Hines
Cause: Lightning
Start Date/Time: August 7, 2008 / 5:30pm
Expected Containment Date: August 13, 2008
Total personnel: 422, Crews: 14, Dozers:1, Engines: 14, Helicopters:1-light,
Water tenders: 12
To report a wildfire call: 573-1000.
