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Umpqua Fires September 29, 2023
2023 Chilcoot Fire UNF, Grizzly Fire, Brice Creek Fire, Dinner Fire, Ridge Fire
Publication Type: News 10/02/2023
September 29, 2023
Daily Update
Dinner, Grizzly, Brice, Chilcoot and Ridge Fires
Total personnel: 201 | Resources: 7 engines, 3 crews, 3 Helicopters
Dinner: Suppression repair continues with firefighters patrolling the perimeter. Containment – 95%
Grizzly: All chipping to reduce fuel load is complete while water bars were constructed on handline to Forest standards to limit erosion. Containment – 0%
Brice Creek: All suppression repair is complete and is in patrol status. Containment – 95%
Chilcoot: Mop up continues on the southern flank of the fire perimeter with the intention of dousing all hot spots. Firefighters are also validating hazard tree mitigation strategies. Containment – 67%
Ridge: A type two hand crew was dispatched to take over suppression repair operations. Road grading continues on Forest Road 3850. 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
The closure Order for the Canton Creek area has been lifted by Bureau of Land Management (BLM): Chilcoot Ridge Fire Emergency Closure Order BLM Roseburg District.
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