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Containment More than Doubles on Dixon Fire

DAYS CREEK, Ore. – Containment on the Dixon Fire increased from 11% to 23% last night. This was possible due to the around-the-clock efforts of fire responders. “Having a 24/7 operation has been absolutely crucial to our success in catching this fire and keeping it from growing”, said Operations Section Chief Adam Sinkey. Crews worked hard overnight to identify hot spots and further deepen mop up ahead of anticipated stormy conditions. Snags continued to burn and fall, creating hazards and keeping firefighters busy.

With rain and winds forecast, some dozer trails and roads could become difficult or impossible to access. A Red Flag Warning for abundant lightning is in effect from 1 to 9 pm today. Thunderstorms are expected to begin around 2 pm. There is potential for up to a half an inch of rain, strong winds, and hail. However, fuels remain dry in many places, and rain may not consistently penetrate tree canopies to wet the ground. Gusty winds can also spread fire rapidly. Resources are prepared for quick response to any new ignitions.

Evacuations: Evacuation levels are managed by the Douglas County
Sheriff. Please stay up to date on evacuation levels at:
http://www.dcso.com/evacuations

Fire Prevention: Know Before You Go - It Only Takes One Spark.
Public and industrial restrictions are in place to help prevent wildfires:
• Umpqua National
Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/umpqua/fire
• Oregon Department of
Forestry: https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx
• Douglas Forest Protective Association: https://www.dfpa.net/publicfire-
restrictions

Road Update: The Tiller Trail Highway is open; however, with the severe weather forecast, check conditions before you travel. Use Tripcheck to plan ahead: https://tripcheck.com/