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Type 3 organization assumes command of Battle Mountain Complex

Total Complex Estimated Acres: 183,026
Location: Ukiah, Oregon 
Cause: Under Investigation 
Personnel: 490
Containment: 94% 
Estimated Cost: $81 million 
Resources: 6 crews | 8 engines | 1 helicopter | 12 water tenders | 5 dozers

Operations: Today management of the Battle Mountain Complex is transferring to a Type 3 organization led by Incident Commander, Scott Jones at 8 p.m. The incoming fire management team will operate out of a smaller camp near Heppner. The new team is tasked with the remaining repair work and fuel removal.

This is the final update on the Battle Mountain Complex from Southwest Area Incident Management Team 3. For future information about the fire and ongoing work, please contact the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, or Oregon Department of Forestry. 

The Southwest Incident Management Team would like to thank all the cooperating agencies, responders, and community members for their support. 

For future information about the Battle Mountain Complex contact:

Bureau of Land Management  
Kyle Hensley, Central Oregon Field Manager 
Phone: 503-522-8844 
khensley@blm.gov

Oregon Department of Forestry  
Molly Johnson, NEO District PIO 
Phone: 541-963-3168

Umatilla National Forest  
Chris Dennis, Deputy Public Affairs Officer 
Phone: 541-278-3976 
Christopher.dennis2@usda.gov

There is still high fire danger in the area. Fuels remain dry, and any new fire starts have the potential for rapid growth. Firefighters assigned to the Battle Mountain Complex are ready to respond to any new fires in the area, but residents should be aware of local fire restrictions.

Burned areas have hazards like fire weakened trees that can fall over without warning. Please use caution if entering a burned area.

Weather: Variably cloudy today with highs in the upper 60s to lower 80s with minimum humidity 20-30%. Northwest winds 8-12 mph with gusts 15-25 mph in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy Tuesday evening with an isolated sprinkle or shower possible, clearing after midnight. Lows mid-40s to mid-50s with humidity 65-90%. Northwest winds 7-10 mph with gusts around 20 mph in the evening becoming light and variable overnight.