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Homestead Complex Fire Update 08-26-2024
Homestead Complex
Publication Type: News - 08/26/2024 - 12:17
Homestead Complex Fire Update for Monday, August 26, 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: 961 Total Homestead Complex Fire size: 5,898 acres | Cause: Lightning | Containment: 47%
Summary
Regarding fire suppression efforts, Operations Section Chief Manny Mendoza stated, “things are going good” as shown by progress in containment. Additionally, these efforts are helping with the incident objective to protect steelhead trout spawning grounds.
No Man (2,080 acres): A lot of good work is being done on No Man. Crews are continuing with forest rehabilitation as well as patrolling and mop-up. Drones were used today searching for hot spots.
Horse Heaven Creek Fire (2,295 ac.): Containment grew significantly on the east side and crews are working to open roads on the west. The hazards of hot spots remain and crews are diligently assessing those areas.
Bullpup Fire (476 ac.) and Fuller Lake Fire (418 ac.): Hotshot crews began to put a direct handline on the northern edge of the fire, one going east, and the other towards the west. The focus on the Fuller Lake Fire remains to prep primary and secondary control lines, chipping and patrolling.
Salmon 33 (261 ac.) 100% contained on August 24, 2024.
Reynolds Butte Fire (334 ac): 100% contained on August 22, 2024.
Lost Bucket Fire (34 ac.): 100% contained on July 29, 2024.
Weather: High temperatures Monday will be in the 70’s and relative humidities in 40’s. Winds will be variable with gusts to 12 mph.
Closures and Fire Restrictions
The closure order issued by Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Roseburg District, for portions of BLM land which border the Umpqua National Forest Emergency Fire Closure north of Steamboat remains in effect. 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.)