FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE July
4, 2017
Contact: Lauren DuRocher, Public Information Officer
541-728-3854
Prineville – Winds
subsided last night allowing crews to gain ground on the Grizzly Fire.
Firefighting efforts were successful yesterday and no structures have been
lost. Crews will continue work today to further secure the containment lines
particularly in the southwest section where steep terrain has created some
challenges. The fire is approximately 200 acres with interior pockets still
burning. All evacuation notices have been lifted by the Crook County.
The COFMS
Type 3 Incident Management Team is taking command of the fire this morning with
joint delegation from Crook County Fire and Rescue and Oregon Department of
Forestry. Additional resources are arriving today to help with continued
suppression work and mop up activities. Aerial support is available if needed.
The
Grizzly Fire was reported around 2 pm Monday afternoon, burning near Grizzly
Mountain Road approximately nine miles northwest of Prineville. The fire
is burning on private lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry,
Crook County Fire and Rescue, and the Crooked River National Grassland. The fire is human caused and under
investigation.
For up-to-the-minute
wildfire information, follow @ODF_COD on Twitter, www.ODFcentraloregon.com or. www.facebook.com/ODFcentraloregon. Information can also be found at
http://centralorfireinfo.blogspot.com.
