Mop-up within the fire perimeter. |
Mitchell, OR – Due to more accurate mapping, the fire now stands at 368 acres. Containment has reached 45 percent. Full mop-up efforts will continue as crews work to detect and extinguish hot spots.
Today, firefighters will look for pockets of smoldering fuels and occasional isolated flare ups in the far interior of the fire area. Overall, smoke from the fire will decrease due to consumption of residual fuels and aggressive mop-up efforts.
The forecast includes the return of hot temperatures starting today and through the weekend, with a slight cool down next week. Hot temperatures and single digit relative humidity will challenge firefighting activity.
Fire prevention remains a top priority across the region. Fire officials would like to remind the public to follow fire season restrictions and pay particular attention to any spark emitting activities such as campfires, small equipment use and off-road driving.
Current fire restrictions and
information for ODF’s Central Oregon District is available at www.odfcentraloregon.com.