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Containment Increases and Highway Reopens on Dixon Fire

DAYS CREEK, Ore. – Containment has increased to 4% on the Dixon Fire, thanks to the collaborative eIorts of resources. Overnight, crews secured tactical firing areas on the southern edge and installed hose lays along dozer line to assist with mop up near FSRD 1610, the 100-spur and 200 road. Acreage was also updated this morning due to GPS and detailed mapping.

Hazard tree removal along the Tiller Trail Highway has been completed. The closure on the highway between South Umpqua Rd and Devils Knob Rd has been lifted and the road is reopened. Drivers should proceed with caution through the fire area, as debris rollout is possible, and fire traffic will be entering and exiting the highway. 

Today, crews will extend mop up around structures up to 100 feet out from buildings. Hazard tree removal will continue within the fire footprint to address snags. The tactical removal of unburned fuels will continue within the fire perimeter to strategically remove ground fuels that could generate significant or unpredictable growth if left untreated.

As the structure threat diminishes, Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is drawing down resources. Task forces from Benton County and Multnomah County will be demobilized today, with the remainder of OSFM returning to their home agencies tomorrow. Structure protection will be provided as needed by remaining fire crews and local resources.

The community meeting last night was well attended. We would like to extend our thanks to the South Umpqua Community Church, and appreciation to the community for their engagement and support. Evacuations: Douglas County Sheriff and Dixon Fire operations are meeting today to discuss downgrading some evacuation zones. Evacuation levels will be updated by the Douglas County Sheriff. Please stay up to date here: https://www.dcso.com/270/Evacuations

The official Red Cross call-in shelter is now at:
Days Creek Charter School
11381 Tiller Trail Hwy, Days Creek, OR 97429
Please call (541) 580-1867 or (541) 801-4971 if you need access.

Forest Closures: There is a forest closure in place.
Order: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1200029.pdf
Map: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1200030.pdf

Fire Information Board Locations:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=13vb6f48bmfpMszOGMdkoVLIIgXQd4s0&usp=sharing

Smoke Outlook: A smoke condition warning has been issued for the immediate area.
For updates check: https://fire.airnow.gov/

Infrastructure Update: Pacific Power crews are in the community doing fire hardening measures, inspections and repair work. They will continue to provide updates to impacted customers via phone/email/text.
For information on current outages, visit:
https://www.pacificpower.net/outages-safety.html
En español: https://www.pacificpower.net/es/apagones.html
For information on wildfire mitigation and safety eIorts, visit:
https://www.pacificpower.net/outages-safety/wildfire-safety.html
For questions, please reach out to the Pacific Power Customer Service team at 1-888-221-7070