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Crews are now re-engaged after the heavy rains, and the drying trend throughout the week will help suppression repair efforts. A UAS (unmanned aerial system) module is being utilized to perform reconnaissance to better assist firefighters locate hotspots along the fire perimeter. 

Dinner: Crews continue to backhaul slash off of the fireline. Suppression repair is estimated to be complete in 2 operational shifts.  Containment– 95%

Grizzly: Backhaul is complete and crews continue to patrol the fire.  Containment – 0%

Brice Creek: Suppression repair is complete to forest standards and the fire remains in patrol status.  Containment – 95%

Chilcoot: Dozer lines are being repaired and roads will be graded. Containment – 82%

Ridge: Suppression repair continues and is expected to be complete in 3 operational shifts. Containment – 95%

A temporary flight restriction has been put in place over the fire area to provide a safe environment for air resources and firefighters who are engaged in mop up and suppression actions on the ground.  FAA Temporary Flight Restrictions -- Graphics

There is a forest closure for portions of the Umpqua National Forest in response to fire activity in the area to protect public and wildland firefighter safety.

Fire Information: (541) 900-5862, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM  Email: 2023.chilcoot@firenet.gov 

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/chilcootridgefires2023  

https://www.facebook.com/bricecreekdinnergrizzlyfires2023/

Inciweb: 

Grizzly Fire Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orupf-grizzly-fire 

Chilcoot Fire Inciweb:   https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orupf-2023-chilcoot-fire-unfP