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Warmer, windy weather prompts small spot fires on Lane 1 Fire

Cloud cover slows firing operations, crews continue mop-up around the fireCOTTAGE GROVE, Ore. – Cloud cover over the fire and increased humidity impacted firing operations for most of the day Monday. When clouds cleared in the late afternoon and fuels began to dry there was a short window for crews to connect portions of line along the eastern perimeter near the Bohemia Mining District.

Warm, windy weather prompts small spot fires outside lines on Lane 1 Fire, both lined overnight

ODF Team 1 assumes command of Lane 1 Fire, firing operations continueCOTTAGE GROVE, Ore. – Oregon Department of Forestry’s Incident Management Team 1, Incident Commander Hessel, took command of the Lane 1 Fire at 6 p.m. Saturday from the North Carolina Incident Management Team, Incident Commanders Cheek and Hardee. IC Hessel complimented the hard work the team and firefighters have put in the last three weeks and stated, “We will be continuing to build on the plan they created and the work they have accomplished, it’s a good plan!”

Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fire Daily Update – Friday, August 9, 2024 The Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fire is a total of 18,498 acres and considered 9% contained. Percent containment represents sections of fire line that pose no escape risk without further action from firefighters. There are currently 1293 personnel assigned to the incident.   

 Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fire Daily Update – Thursday, August 8, 2024  The Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fire is a total of 17,830 acres and considered 9% contained. Percent containment represents sections of fire line that pose no escape risk without further action from firefighters. There are currently 1293 personnel assigned to the incident.   

Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fires Daily Update – Tuesday, August 6, 2024 The Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fires are a total of 15,101 acres and considered 9% contained. Percent containment represents sections of fire line that pose no escape risk without further action from firefighters. There are currently 1346 personnel assigned to the incident. 

Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fires Daily Update – Tuesday, August 6, 2024 The Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fires are a total of 15,101 acres and considered 9% contained. Percent containment represents sections of fire line that pose no escape risk without further action from firefighters. There are currently 1346 personnel assigned to the incident.  

Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fires Daily Update – Monday, August 5, 2024 The Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fires are a total of 14,393 acres and is considered 9% contained. Percent containment represents sections of fire line that pose no escape risk without further action from firefighters. There are currently 1342 personnel assigned to the incident.