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Brice Creek, Dinner, and Grizzly Fires

September 4, 2023

Daily Fire Update

Brice Creek, Dinner, and Grizzly Fires

Total personnel: 647 | Total Resources: 13 engines; 25 crews; 2 helicopters; 3 heavy equipment; 7 water tenders        

Moisture and precipitation on the fires last night continues to moderate fire behavior with little to no new growth on the fires.

Brice Creek Fire: Size: 583 acres | Start Date: August 24, 2023 | Cause: Lightning | Containment: 15%

Fire crews continue to improve indirect lines along the north side where fuels were not fully consumed. Additionally, several spur roads will be improved as alternate and contingency lines. Heavy equipment and fire crews will be prepping line along Noonday Ridge. Other areas of the fire will further secure the perimeter mopping up, monitoring for smoke, and patrolling for rollout to prevent any spot fires from igniting.

Dinner Fire: Size: 304 acres | Start Date: August 24, 2023 | Cause: Lightning | Containment: 50%

Yesterday dozer line was established on the northeast perimeter adding to containment. Firefighters removed more snags and excavators and chippers continue to clear woody debris along roads. Mop-up operations are on-going and resource advisors are assessing fire suppression repair work needs that will begin today.

Grizzly Fire: Size: 100 acres | Start Date: August 24, 2023 | Cause: Lightning | Containment: 0%

Over the past several days, fire managers diligently scouted for areas to establish effective direct lines, but could not mitigate the hazards to firefighter safety due to the inaccessible, steep, and remote location. Firefighters have cleared vegetation to create fuel breaks and improved roads. Structure protection tactics in the Crystal Lake area including clearing overgrown vegetation, setting up sprinkler systems, and wrapping structures have been largely completed.

Weather: Temperatures will be 55-65 with minimum relative humidity in the 50s. Winds will be west-northwest gusting to 15 mph, similar to yesterday. There is a chance of showers in the morning.

Evacuations: Lane County issued a Level 2 Evacuation (Be Set) for all private lands and mining claims in the Bohemia areas within the Cottage Grove Ranger District of the Umpqua National Forest.

Safety and Closures: 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. There is a Temporary Flight Restriction over the fire area. Please use extra caution while driving this holiday weekend. Expect to see an increase in traffic, fire apparatus, and heavy equipment with a potential for wet roadways and fog.

Brice Creek Fire Inciweb:  https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orupf-brice-creek-fire

Dinner Fire Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orupf-dinner-fire

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

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Fire Information: (541) 900-5862, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM      Email: 2023.dinner@firenet.gov