News Update Thursday August 21, 2008
Incident: Bridge Creek Wildland Fire
Released: 8/21/2008
Bridge Creek Fire Update
Thursday, August 21, 2008 8:00 am
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FIRE ACTIVITY SUMMARY: Hard work by fire crews resulted in significant progress yesterday; aided by precipitation on parts of the fire and higher humidity's on the other portions. Significant moisture occurred on the southern third of the fire, with only light showers on the rest of the fire. Air support was a major help on many areas. Large fuels are expected to continue burning within the fire perimeter. Dozers and handcrews kept working diligently to construct and improve firelines on the north, west and east side of the fire in the private lands. Mop up efforts will continue throughout the day on all sides of the fire. Preventing spread of the fire into the Mitchell watershed remains an objective, therefore crews are continuing to secure and mop up the fire perimeter within the Bridge Creek Wilderness. Steep ground and dry fuels on the northeast portion of the fire and especially the warmer drier weather anticipated for Friday remains a concern.
Acreage is estimated at 4902 acres with 45% containment. A total of 572 fire personnel are assigned to the fire.
EXPECTED DATE OF CONTAINMENT: August 25, 2008.
WEATHER: The weather disturbance that moved in yesterday will linger through the morning then move on late afternoon. This will result in a cool morning with afternoon showers on portions of the fire. A high pressure system will move in tonight bringing with it a warming and drying trend that will last through Sunday. Temperatures are forecasted at 58-63 degrees with wind speeds between 10-15 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 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: 45%
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: 572
Crews: 15, 4 Type 1 Hot Shots, 11 Type 2, Dozers: 7, Engines: 26, Helicopters: 2-lights 1-heavy Water tenders: 14
