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Northwest Team 6 will continue with strategic management of the five fires in the area. In addition to the three fires listed in this update NW Team 6 is managing the Chilcoot and Ridge Fires further south on the Umpqua National Forest.

Brice Creek Fire: Size: 588 acres | Start Date: August 24, 2023 | Cause: Lightning | Containment: 50%

Today, firefighters will continue to hold, secure, and mop up control lines.  They are monitoring conditions, preparing to implement a firing plan if needed, and completing contingency line work.  Unstaffed Aerial Resources (UAS/drones) will continue to assist by flying the perimeter with infrared detection.  Water dropping helicopters will be available to assist firefighters if needed.

Dinner Fire: Size:  304 acres | Start Date: August 24, 2023 | Cause: Lightning | Containment: 95%

Yesterday, several smokes were located and mopped up near the fire perimeter. Today, crews will continue to monitor and patrol, driving and walking along control features that include roads, dozer lines and handlines. Firefighters will mitigate any hot spots, danger trees, and other hazards.

Grizzly Fire: Size:  111 acres | Start Date: August 24, 2023 | Cause: Lightning | Containment: 0%

Yesterday, two water scoopers completed numerous trips dropping water along the southern flank of the fire. Each plane flew for seven hours. One plane holds 1,300 gallons and the other holds 1,800 gallons.  A scooper is a fixed wing aircraft that skims a lake surface and intakes water. The Wildland Fire Module that is on scene will be helping coordinate these water drops and monitoring fire behavior. Today scoopers are scheduled to wet down fuels in this hotter and dryer weather. Structural protection resources continue to prep and monitor structures in the area.

Weather:  Temperatures will rise throughout the next few days ranging from 80 to 86, with minimum relative humidity that ranges from 18 to 28.  Wind will be out of the northwest 8 mph with gusts to 15 mph.

Evacuations:  Lane County issued a Level 2 Evacuation (Be Set) for all private lands and mining claims in the Bohemia areas within the Cottage Grove Ranger District of the Umpqua National Forest.

Safety and Closures: Please remember to stay out the fire area this includes flying any unmanned aircraft (drones), if you fly we cant. There is a forest closure for portions of the Umpqua National Forest in response to fire activity in the area to protect public and wildland firefighter safety.  There is a Temporary Flight Restriction over the fire area.  

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