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RED FIRE

August 2, 2024

Daily Fire Update

Online: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/ordef-red-fire

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Fire Information Line: 541-208-1766, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Email: 2024.red@firenet.gov

Red Fire Quick Facts

Size: 448 acres                       Origin: 5 miles west of Crescent Lake Junction, OR            County: Klamath 

Start Date: July 17, 2024       Cause: Lightning                                                                    Total Staff: 268

Containment: 0%                  Fuel Break Established: 10.5 Miles 

Operations:  The increased winds and higher temperatures yesterday resulted in a slight increase of fire activity on the Red Fire with minimal growth. Crews completed the structure protection assessments around Odell Lake Resort and surrounding homes and continued to clear pine needles from residential areas. Firefighters have completed 30 out of 100 acres of ladder fuel reduction between Forest Service Road (FSR) 60 and the residential service road, removing the grass, brush, small trees, and low-level limbs. The shaded fuel break work between Crescent Lake and Odell Lake is approximately 60% complete. Road crews used a dozer to improve FSR 6010, making it safer and more accessible for heavy equipment. Over 550 structure assessments have been completed along Crescent Lake.

Today, firefighters will resume their efforts to protect homes, road and railroad infrastructure, and natural resources. Crews will continue working on the shaded fuel break between Crescent Lake and Odell Lake and removing the ladder fuels between FSR 60 and the residential service road, which will help create more defensible space for the residences in the area. Structure protection crews will begin implementing a structure protection plan with includes laying hose to protect private property if needed. 

Round Mountain & Wickiup Fires: Please be aware fire operations will continue around these fires. 

Round Mountain Fire is 108 acres and 75% contained. Firefighters continue to patrol, mop-up, and complete repair work.

The Wickiup Fire is 168 acres and 85% contained. Firefighters continue to patrol and mop-up. 

* Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office lifted the evacuation order around the Wickiup Fire. 

The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office has dropped all evacuation levels around the Wickiup Fire. This includes the Haner Park area and the Deschutes National Forest between Forest Service Road 4262 and Forest Service Road 44, south of South Century Drive (FS 42) and Burgess Road (FS 43).  Temporary emergency closures around the Wickiup Fire decreased to open Bull Bend & Wyeth Campgrounds and Tenino Boat Launch. Temporary emergency closures remain in effect for areas around the Wickiup Fire and Round Mountain Fire.

Closures: The Deschutes National Forest has implemented an emergency closure around Crescent Lake and in the Diamond Peak Wilderness. Closure information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/deschutes/alerts-notices/?aid=89091 

Evacuation Notices: The WILDFIRE! Level 1 – BE READY to Evacuate notice issued by Klamath County Emergency Management for the Crescent Lake, Odell Lake, and Crescent Junction areas remains in effect (INCENDIO FORESTAL! Nivel 1 - ESTÉ PREPARADO para evacuar de las siguientes zonas: Crescent Lake, Odell Lake, Crescent Junction). For information, or to sign up for alerts, visit: www.klamathcounty.org/300/emergency-management 

Fire Restrictions: Stage 2 Public Use Fire Restrictions which prohibit open fires, including in developed campgrounds, are in effect for the Deschutes National Forest.  Visit the Deschutes National Forest’s website fs.usda.gov/detail/deschutes/home/?cid=stelprdb5297376 for more information. The Industrial Fire Precaution Level is currently Level IV “General Shutdown”.

Weather: High temperatures today in the upper 80s with minimum RH 23% and wind gusts up to 17 mph this afternoon.

Smoke: Smoke from the Red Fire and other area fires will continue to impact air quality.  Air quality information can be found at https://fire.airnow.gov/.