Royce Butte Fire Update 09_20_08
Incident: Royce Butte Wildland Fire
Released: 9/20/2008
Royce Butte Fire Update
Saturday, September 20, 2008, 8:30 am
New Fire Information Number: 541. 433. 3200.
This is the last update from the Central Oregon Incident Management Team. On Sunday, September 21, 2008, the Royce Butte Fire will be returned to the district under the direction of a Type 3 Team, led by Ron Rucker. Fire information will be available from the Crescent Ranger Station at
541. 433. 3200. Previous email address will be discontinued.
FIRE ACTIVITY SUMMARY: Cool temperatures will aide mop up today, as firefighters worked farther into the interior of the fire. Back hauling of hose lay and equipment is expected to be completed by Sunday. Rehabilitation of suppression areas and dozer lines continues. There were no initial attack incidents today. Current acreage remains at 381. Smoke from the Royce Butte Fire has been minimal with inversions lifting by mid morning. The fire is currently at 80% containment.
Residents remain at Level 2 evacuation notice. Until this precaution is lifted, residents should continue to be on alert and ready to leave at a moments notice. Highway 58 remains open with a reduced speed limit of 35 mph in two sections between Willamette Pass Sno Park and Crescent Lake Junction.
EXPECTED DATE OF CONTAINMENT: Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 2000.
WEATHER: A marine trough offshore is causing cooler temperatures with potential for thunderstorms and precipitation late today. Winds are expected to be gusty later in the afternoon up to 20 mph
CLOSURE: Forest Roads 4668, 4682, 4668 - 500, 4668 from intersection of 4660 south to 4660 and Highway 46 (Cascade Lakes Highway) Forest Road 6000-018 from its junction with Forest Road 6000-050 to its junction with Forest Road 5800-068, Forest Road 6000-050 to junction with 5800-068 and Forest Road 6000-050 from its junction with SR 60 to Forest Road 6000-068. (Pursuant to Order DES-2008-006:September 18, 2008))
QUICK FACTS:
Acres: 381
Containment: 80%
Location: 12 miles west of Crescent
Cause: Human
Start Date/Time: September 16, 2008 / 3 pm
Expected Containment Date: September 20, 2008
Resources: Crews: 10 Type 2, Engines: 14, Helicopters: 1-light, Dozers1, Water tenders: 14, Total personnel: 371
