Rattle Fire Update -- Oct. 2, 2008 (thurs.)
Incident: Rattle Wildland Fire
Released: 10/2/2008
The fire made little northward progress Wednesday, despite gusty south winds up to 28 mph. Some fuel pockets north of the 3810 Road burned, and the fire also burned below the road in the Boulder Creek Wilderness.
Three helicopters helped firefighters keep spot fires in check to the north and west of the fire.
Firefighters are building indirect line north of the Boulder Creek Wilderness along Bulldog Trail 1534 and the 5851 Road. If conditions warrant, this area will be burned out.
Rehabilitation efforts continue on the south and east flanks of the fire. Engines continue to patrol Highway 138 for burning or rolling material.
South winds from 10 to 15 mph are expected this morning, with gusts to 30 mph, becoming southwest and decreasing to 10 mph after 2 p.m.
Area, road and trail closures remain in effect for areas within, and adjacent to, the fire. More information on the closures can be found at
www.inciweb.org/incident/1510 or www.fs.fed.us/r6/umpqua.
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