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This will be the final update. Significant changes will be reported by the Umpqua National Forest.

Northwest Incident Management Team 13 will transfer command of the fires to a local Type 3 organization on Sunday October 8th at 1800. 

Dinner: Suppression repair is complete, and the fire is in patrol status. Containment– 95%

Grizzly: Oregon Department of Forestry has removed structure wrap from buildings in the Bohemian Mine area as structures are no longer threatened. A chipper has been mobilized, and chipper/excavator work is estimated to be complete in 3 operational shifts.  Containment – 0%

Brice Creek: The hazard tree abatement plan has been implemented and hand falling has begun.  Containment – 95%

Chilcoot: Suppression repair continues on the northern flank. Road graders and excavators are working to complete road repair. Containment – 87%

Ridge: Suppression repair is complete, and the fire is in patrol status. Containment – 95%

A temporary flight restriction remains 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.

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