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Update - Brice Creek and Grizzly Fires - September 25, 2023
Brice Creek Fire, Grizzly Fire
Publication Type: News 10/02/2023
Rain impacted operations yesterday when native surface roads and dozer lines became impassable due to mud. This resulted in crews being positioned only on hard surfaced roads after noon. Today, it is expected that rain and wind will impact the fire area. In the interest of fire fighter safety and to prevent resource damage, operations will be suspended today.
Members of Northwest Incident Management Team 13 will shadow Team 6 today and will take command of the incident at 1800 hours (6PM) today.
Brice Creek Fire: Size: 571 acres | Start Date: August 24, 2023 | Cause: Lightning | Containment: 95%
Yesterday, crews focused on patrols and repair. Repair and water bar installation are complete, some additional woody debris may be needed later to mitigate erosion. Operations are suspended today. All future work assignments will be based on rain accumulation and duration. This will be the last update for Brice Creek Fire unless significant activity occurs.
Grizzly Fire: Size: 324 acres | Start Date: August 24, 2023 | Cause: Lightning | Containment: 0%
Yesterday only a small amount of heat was detected in the southwest corner of the fire; no movement to the west or north was detected. Resources were pulled from the fire in the early afternoon due to muddy roads. Operations are suspended today; the fire will be monitored from pre-determined observation points.
Weather: Periods of moderate to heavy rain Monday morning through mid-afternoon. Gusty south-southwest winds, strongest after 1200, gusting 25-35 on ridges. Temperature near 56 degrees, humidity 65%.
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. There is a forest closure for portions of the Umpqua National Forest in response to fire activity in the area to protect public and firefighter safety.
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Fire Information: (541) 900-5862, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Email: 2023.dinner@firenet.gov