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Smith River Complex
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- Phone:South: 707-383-9727 North: 541-801-3495Hours:8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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Size: 94,508 acres (12,460 ac. in Oregon); Location: Grants Pass, OR; Cause: LightningContainment: 85%; Start date: August 15, 2023; Total personnel: 1,199Resources: 26 crews 6 helicopters 29 engines 8 dozers 17 water tenders 4 masticators 1 Skid Steer
CURRENT SITUATION: A powerful storm is expected late tonight and into Monday evening. This storm is expected to bring heavy rains and wind. A wind advisory has been issued from Sunday 8pm to Monday 8am. These winds are expected to reach up to 25 mph with 50 mph gusts. A flood watch has also been issued from 5pm Sunday to 11pm Monday with a potential of 2 to 4 inches in the ridgetops and 2 inches in the valleys. The excessive runoff may result in the flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and mud slides.
Size: 94,508 acres (12,460 ac. in Oregon); Location: Grants Pass, OR; Cause: LightningContainment: 84%; Start date: August 15, 2023; Total personnel: 1,246Resources: 26 crews 6 helicopters 33 engines 8 dozers 22 water tenders 5 masticators 1 Skid Steer
Smith River Complex North, Daily Update, Saturday, September 23, 2023Size: 94,508 acres (12,460 ac. in Oregon); Location: Grants Pass, OR; Cause: LightningContainment: 84%; Start date: August 15, 2023; Total personnel: 1,394
CURRENT SITUATION: Friday’s calmer weather helped to minimize fire behavior. Crews continued to patrol containment lines of the main fire and US 199 while also mending any damage to the forest caused by firefighting operations. Crews monitored the fire on the east side, where it is burning in the Siskiyou Wilderness. Helicopters conducted water drops to reduce the fire’s intensity and slow its southward progression toward the Bear Basin Lookout.
CURRENT SITUATION: Thursday was another active day on the fire due to continued northeast winds with smoke visible in the surrounding area. Like yesterday, the wind allowed for a more aggressive attack from the air, but also limited the amount of work done on the ground in some areas due to safety concerns.
Smith River Complex North, Friday, September 22, 2023
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Smith River Complex North, Daily Update, Friday, September 22, 2023Size: 93,559 acres (12,460 ac. in Oregon); Location: Grants Pass, OR; Cause: Lightning Containment: 79%; Start date: August 15, 2023; Total personnel: 1,441
Smith River Complex North Daily Update, Thursday, September 21, 2023Size: 93,559 acres (12,460 ac. in Oregon); Location: Grants Pass, OR; Cause: LightningContainment: 76%; Start date: August 15, 2023; Total personnel: 1,475
Size: 92,914 acres (12,460 ac. in Oregon); Location: Grants Pass, OR; Cause: LightningContainment: 77%; Start date: August 15, 2023; Total personnel: 1,526Resources: 37 crews 6 helicopters 45 engines 8 dozers 28 water tenders 10 masticators 1 Skid Steer
Size: 92,180 total/ 12,460 in Oregon Start Date: August 15, 2023 Location: Grants Pass, OR Containment: 73%Total personnel: 1,583 for ComplexCause: Lightning