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ODF Team 1 plans for transition

MITCHELL, Ore. – Crews are expected to complete mop up and suppression repair of the Shoe Fly Fire today. The remaining mop up work is near Baldy Mountain, where efforts will focus on gridding for any remaining heat. Suppression repair work near Baldy Mountain and in the Peggy Butte area will be completed today as well. 

Final backhaul of hose and equipment to the Incident Command Post to be returned to fire cache will occur today. As firefighters complete mop up on the fireline today, the fire camp west of Mitchell will be disassembled. 

Incident Commander Joe Hessel extended his thanks to the local community and landowners for the support over the last 14 days as more than 1,000 firefighters were based in Mitchell. “We appreciate all you have done to welcome us into your community. Thank you!” 

The weather forecast includes a slight chance of showers beginning late afternoon. Seasonal temperatures with highs in the low 60’s are expected for the next several days. However, fuels are still extremely dry and receptive to fire, follow current fire restrictions and use caution with any ignition source.

Today at 6:00 p.m. management of the fire will be transferred back to ODF’s Central Oregon District. The fire will continue to be patrolled by five engines with two overhead managers for the next several days to ensure there is no heat or flames near the fireline. Smoke may be visible from fuels burning in the interior of the fire until fall rains come.

This will be the last update for the Shoe Fly Fire. Questions related to the Shoe Fly Fire can be directed to the Central Oregon District’s John Day Unit, 541-575-1139.