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Today, the Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team 3, Incident Commander Mike Behrens, assumed command of the Diamond Complex and Middle Fork Fire.  

Yesterday about .10 inches of rain fell across the fire area and helped firefighters establish containment line on the most critical fires. Weather prevented the usual overnight infrared mapping flight, so no acreage update is available. The Diamond Complex on the Umpqua National Forest is estimated at 6,134 acres and 11% contained, with 475 people assigned.

The daily infrared mapping flight was not completed yesterday so acreages have not been updated. The Diamond Complex on the Umpqua National Forest is still estimated at 5,622 acres and 11% contained, with 506 people assigned. The Middle Fork fire within Crater Lake National Park is still estimated at 728 acres and 1% contained with 19 people assigned. The park remains open. There are fire personnel in the area, so visitors should use caution when traveling within the park. 

The Diamond Complex on the Umpqua National Forest is estimated at 5,622 acres and 11% contained, with 554 people assigned. The Middle Fork fire within Crater Lake National Park is 728 acres and 1% contained with 46 people assigned. The park remains open. There are fire personnel in the area, so visitors should use caution when traveling within the park. 

July 31, 2024**Diamond Complex and Middle Fork fire Q & A session at Diamond Lake Resort, 12:00 pm, Wednesday July 31, 2024. Fire staff on hand to answer community questions. **

July 30, 2024**Diamond Complex and Middle Fork fire Q & A session at Diamond Lake Resort, 12:00 pm, Wednesday July 31, 2024. Fire staff on hand to answer community questions.**

 The Diamond Complex on the Umpqua National Forest is estimated at5,188 acres and 7% contained and Middle Fork is715 acres and 1% contained, within Crater Lake National Park. The park remains open. There are fire personnel in the area, so visitors should use caution when traveling within the park.  

July 28, 2024Northwest Team 7 is currently managing the Diamond Complex, estimated at 4,990 acres and 7% contained, consisting of 26 fires.  The team has assumed command of the Middle Fork, 659 acres and 1% contained, within Crater Lake National Park. The park remains open. There are fire personnel in the area, so visitors should use caution when traveling within the park.Currently there are 27 fires and 620 personnel assigned to the two incidents.