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Fossil Complex Crews Divide Work For Mop Up and Repair

FOSSIL, Ore. – Crews on the Service Fire will divide work between mop up along containment lines and repairing damage from the fire suppression efforts.

Crews on the north side of the Service Fire will work to complete mop up and hauling equipment off the fire line. Containment is 300 feet deep in these areas. The south and southwest of the fire will continue to deepen the cold black area to 300 feet while removing and returning equipment from the fire lines.

Suppression crews will work to repair dozer lines, install water bars to roads and repair or replace any fencing damaged during firefighting efforts. The crews will scout the interior of the fire to identify areas of work and map them for repair later. Spike camps in Long Creek and at the Morrow County OHV park are working on suppression repair on the Battle Mountain Complex and Lonerock Fire scar areas.

Today will be slightly warmer, but starting cooler than yesterday. Winds will be light out of the east and relative humidity in the lower 20s.

With fall almost there, deer are reminded to be aware that crews are moving around the fire at all times. Take caution when crossing roads, especially ORE 19 where vehicles are moving at a high rate of speed.

All evacuation levels for the Service Fire have been lifted and all zones have been placed into "Normal" status. The Two Cabin, Holmes, Kinzua and Canyon Fires are all in patrol status.

Videos: Recordings of the Daily Operations Updates and other stories are available at: https://www.youtube.com/@FossilComplex.