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Homestead Complex Fire Update for Thursday, August 22, 2024

No Man, Salmon 33, Horse Heaven Creek, Bullpup, Fuller Lake, Reynold’s Butte, Lost Bucket 

Start date: July 19, 2024 | Location: Northeast of Glide, Oregon | Total Personnel: 1005

Total Homestead Complex Fire size: 5,891 acres | Cause: Lightning | Containment: 35%

Summary

Fire behavior reduced significantly yesterday, advancing as little as 10 feet in 24 hours in areas. Fire continues to creep and smolder, lingering in drainages and heavy surface fuels. 

No Man (2,080 acres) and Salmon 33 (261 ac.): Back hauling supplies has started on the Salmon 33 Fire, along with continued line improvement, adding depth to containment. On No Man, crews will continue securing direct control lines and implement tactical firing operations, weather permitting. 

Horse Heaven Creek Fire (2,292 ac.): Crews will continue chipping along primary and secondary control lines with heavy equipment and will be removing fire-damaged logs from the area. Fire managers continue to evaluate for strategic burning operations along the southwest perimeter. 

Bullpup Fire (476 ac.) and Fuller Lake Fire (414 ac.): Crews will put in direct handline on the northern perimeter of the fire in steep, rough terrain, adding to containment in that area. 

Reynolds Butte Fire (334 ac): Overall containment was strengthened, and resources will continue to improve lines, patrol, and mop up interior.

Lost Bucket Fire (34 ac.): 100% contained on July 29, 2024.

Weather: Today, weather will be unseasonably cool with expected showers in the evening after 5pm. Temperatures will be in the low 60s during the operational period, with relative humidity recovery reaching 90-100% at night. Precipitation will come in two waves starting Thursday evening with light rain, and scattered, patchy showers continuing Friday. Expected rainfall will be ¼ to ½ inch over the entire complex area. 

Closures and Fire Restrictions

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Roseburg District, has issued a closure order for portions of BLM land which border the Umpqua National Forest Emergency Fire Closure north of Steamboat. The closure order can be viewed here: https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2024-07/orwa-fpo-rbg-072624.pdf. 

The Umpqua National Forest has Emergency Fire Closures in place impacting every district of the forest. https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/umpqua/alerts-notices.

There is a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over the Homestead Complex Fire. Please remember, if you fly we can’t! If a drone or other aircraft enters the air space, all firefighting aviation equipment will be grounded.

Fire Information Line: 541-208-7100 (Staffed 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) 

Email: 2024.homesteadcomplex@firenet.gov