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Moderate Temperatures Support Progress on the Dixon Fire
Days Creek, Ore. - Firefighters on the Dixon Fire worked through the night to extend control lines around the fire perimeter. The fire is currently 1833 acres and is 0% contained. The combination of erratic wind and dry fuels have driven fire growth and produced active fire behavior, including some spotting.

Temperatures and humidity are expected to moderate today, which should result in reduced fire activity and present increased opportunities for firefighters to engage with the fire.
The Oregon Department of Forestry Incident Management Team 2 (ODF Team 2) and Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Green Team assumed unified command of the fire today, August 12th, at 6am. The focus for day shift will be to keep the fire within its current footprint, strengthen control lines and mitigate hazards along the Tiller Trail Highway.

Dedicated crews will be working to address snags and hazardous debris along Tiller Trail Highway to reopen this essential roadway as soon as possible. On the northern edge of the fire, crews will continue to increase holding on handlines, address spot fires and conduct mop up. Throughout the eastern and southern edges, resources will be constructing additional direct and indirect line, as well as tying existing portions of fire line together. Multiple air assets will continue to engage with the fire to support suppression efforts.

Structure resources have completed surveys on most structures immediately adjacent to the fire and have been actively engaged with fire along FSRD 1610. Today, these task forces will continue to mop up and patrol along FSRD 3113, as well as 1610 and the 100-spur road. Structure groups will also be working around Drew to establish contingency plans.

There are no current changes to the evacuation levels. Conflicting reports have been shared by users on social media regarding the number of structures affected. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is always your up-to-date and accurate source for evacuation information.

The official Red Cross shelter is at • Canyonville School, 124 Main St. Canyonville, Oregon. When unstaffed, the shelter will have a phone number listed for those needing access.

Closures: There is a hard road closure in place on Tiller Trail Highway between South Umpqua and Devils Knob due to fire impacts.
 

Smoke outlook
A smoke condition warning has been issued for the immediate area.
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