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Homestead Complex Fire Update for Monday August 19, 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: 774 

Total Homestead Complex Fire size: 5,832 acres | Cause: Lightning | Containment: 31% 

Summary 

Northern Rockies Team 6 took over management of the Homestead Complex Fire at 6 a.m. today.  They will continue building on the successes of those before them.  A Type 1 helicopter is expected to arrive today to assist with fire operations across all fires.  The rain event on Saturday helped moderate fire growth and behavior.  No active starts from the lightning that came through were detected yesterday. 

No Man (1,940 acres) and Salmon 33 (254 ac.): Because the live fuel moisture was high yesterday, the probability of ignition was only about 30%.  This meant that burning conditions were not conducive to extensive on-the-ground firing operations.  Firefighters will assess where to most effectively utilize equipment and fuels groups around both fires today. 

Horse Heaven Creek Fire (2,235 ac.): The fire continues to creep and smolder on the landscape.  Operations will focus on strengthening firelines to slow fire spread and continue firing operations. 

Bullpup Fire (462 ac.) and Fuller Lake Fire (397 ac.): Fire crews are constructing indirect fire line and conducting tactical fire operations to keep the fires within control lines along the 5850 and 300 Roads. 

Reynolds Butte Fire (335 ac): Crews are backhauling some of the firefighting equipment.  Backhauling is when equipment like pumps, sprinklers, and hose fittings are removed where no longer needed. 

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

Weather: Today is anticipated to be warm and dry. Temperatures will be in the upper 60s with relative humidities in the 40s and 50s. Winds will generally be out of the west-northwest 6-10 mph with gusts up to 18 mph at the ridge tops. 

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