Kitson Fire Update 9_30_08
Incident: Kitson Wildland Fire
Released: 9/30/2008
Kitson Fire Update
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 8:00am
Fire Information 541-782-1974
Hours 7 am - 9 pm
FIRE ACTIVITY SUMMARY: Due to more accurate mapping the Kitson Fire is estimated at 808 acres.
Firefighters were able to make good progress in hazard tree removal and mop-up throughout the fire area yesterday. The weather will be slightly cooler with decreasing winds out of the west north/west which will allow further progress on the fireline today. Interior islands of fuel will continue to burn within the fire perimeter causing smoke to be visible.
The threat of thunderstorms will move over the fire today which may cause a slight increase in fire behavior. Fire officials are confident with the progress made over the past few days; they will be able to hold the dozer and handlines.
The Willamette National Forest has issued an Emergency Road Closure for Public Health and Safety in the Kitson Fire area. Road blocks have been established and visitors are being asked to avoid forest roads in the fire area. Travel on roads within the fire area is hazardous due to falling trees weakened by the fire.
EXPECTED DATE OF CONTAINMENT: Friday, October 3, 2008.
WEATHER: Wind speed is predicted to be 4-6 miles per hour out of the west north/west. Temperature will reach a high of 85 degrees with a relative humidity of 20.
ROAD CLOSURE: Forest Road 5875 in its entirety and all adjoining spurs. Forest Road 2316 in its entirety and all adjoining spurs. Forest Road 5870 in its entirety arid all adjoining spurs. Forest Road 5854 in its entirety and all adjoining spurs. Forest Road 2300-565 in its entirety and all adjoining spurs. Forest Road 2300-539 in its entirety and all adjoining spurs.
QUICK FACTS:
Acres: approximately 808
Containment: 60 %
Location: Six miles east/southeast of Oakridge.
Cause: Under Investigation
Start Date/Time: September 24, 2008 / 2:45 pm
Expected Containment Date: October 3, 2008
Resources: Crews: 5-Type 1, 17-Type 2; Engines: 21; Helicopters: 4-Type 1, 1-Type 2 & 1-Type 3; Dozers: 4; Water tenders: 19; Total personnel: 750
