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Update - Brice Creek and Grizzly Fires - September 20, 2023
Brice Creek Fire, Grizzly Fire
Publication Type: News 09/22/2023
Over the last couple days firefighters made good progress due to favorable weather conditions. Today there is a chance of precipitation. Clouds and poor visibility could hinder air support today. Lower temperatures and higher humidities will continue to benefit suppression efforts.
Brice Creek Fire: Size: 571 acres | Start Date: August 24, 2023 | Cause: Lightning | Containment: 62%
Crews continue to employ the same strategies used in the last few days. In the southeast corner, firefighters have established a hose lay to secure control lines. There are some unburned pockets within the fire perimeter that continue to burn. Today, crews will work in the southeast corner where a falling module will mitigate snag hazards in the area.
Grizzly Fire: Size: 237 acres | Start Date: August 24, 2023 | Cause: Lightning | Containment: 0%
Yesterday, ground crews supported by helicopters were busy along Champion Creek Road slowing the fire’s westwardly spread. Today firefighters will be using Champion Creek Road to keep the fire east of Champion Creek. Crews will work along the road system to moderate fire growth. Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) will continue prepping structures along Champion Creek Road.
Weather: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of drizzle before 10 AM becoming partly sunny in the afternoon. Temperatures 62-67 valleys, 58-63 ridges. Humidity 55-65% on the ridges.
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: Please remember to stay out of the fire area; this includes flying any unmanned aircraft (drones), if you fly, we can’t. There is a forest closure: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/Umpqua/alerts-notices for portions of the Umpqua National Forest in response to fire activity in the area to protect public and firefighter safety. There is a over the fire area. Temporary Flight Restriction over the fire area.
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Fire Information: (541) 900-5862, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Email: 2023.dinner@firenet.gov