![]() ![]() Given the steep terrain, heavy component of dead and down vegetation, and continuous tree canopy, this strategy has the highest probability of success for meeting the primary objectives of protecting the communities of Oakridge, Westfir and High Prairie, as well as Highway 58 and Union Pacific Railway, while limiting firefighter exposure to risks like tree strikes. The night shift patrolled primary containment lines and mopped up where needed to keep the fireline secure. To the south, the fire is backing from Bunchgrass Ridge toward containment lines. Firefighters will mop-up and patrol along the completed burnout. This was a coordinated effort as firefighting resources, including hand crews, water tenders, skidders, engines, and air resources were all actively engaged in accomplishing the mission. To the west, firefighters took advantage of favorable conditions to continue with aerial ignition, working the fire toward the primary containment line. On the north side of the fire, crews and equipment continue preparing the 19 road for firing operations to keep the fire south of that road. The intent was to also stream the meeting on Facebook Live for those who cannot attend in person ( West Zone Update: On the west zone, the fire has been backing downhill and torching where there are accumulations of dead and down trees. ![]() Oakridge Community Meeting: A community meeting was scheduled for 11 am Saturday at the Oakridge High School Auditorium. The weather pattern moving in over the weekend should dampen smoke impacts. Oakridge should have moderate to good air quality through the day, as will other areas to the west and southwest. In the East Zone, light westerly winds will influence fire spread to the east and potentially consume unburned fuels.Īreas east and southeast of the Cedar Creek Fire will have the greatest smoke impacts, including: La Pine, Crescent Lake, and Silver Lake. As fuel moisture and weather permit, more aerial ignition will occur to slowly bring the main fire toward the completed burnout. Resources: 84 engines, 51 crews, 111 heavy equipment, 12 helicoptersĬurrent Situation: The increased acreage is due to firing operations that have been implemented along the primary containment line on the west side of the fire over the past few days. Origin: 15 miles east of Oakridge, Oregon
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