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 Windigo and Potter Fires Update – August 03, 2022

Fire Information Phone Line: 425-324-1267 (8am - 7pm)

Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.gov

Potter Fire InciWeb (Incident Website): https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/

Windigo Fire InciWeb (Incident Website): https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Windigo-Fire-and-Potter-Fire-Information-109233838550715

Yesterday, crews and dozers continued to build line around the Windigo and Potter Fires. Road systems are being cleared to be utilized as defensible containment lines. Air and ground resources also worked on initial attack addressing new fire starts in response to Monday night’s lightning storm. One start was located near Little Dome Rock northwest of the Potter Fire.

Today, with the arrival of more equipment and staff, crews will continue to prepare primary and alternative fire lines. On the Windigo Fire, dozer line creation will continue at the base of the butte. Handline will be cut on the steeper slopes. On the Potter Fire, crews will continue to prepare Road 2154 and scout for closer, more direct access. Initial attack will continue in both areas with the support of one Type 1 helicopter and one Type 3 helicopter arriving in the afternoon.

Fire behavior is expected to be moderate with high temperatures in the mid-80s for both fires. Southwest wind will reach 20-25 mph on ridge tops creating spotting distances of up to ¼ - ½ mile. Smoke will be visible from both fires.

Windigo Fire
Acreage: Approx. 978 acres         
Containment: 0%
Location: 20 miles southwest of La Pine, OR
Cause: Under Investigation

Potter Fire
Acreage: Approx. 97 acres           
Containment: 0%
Location: 8 miles northeast of Toketee area 
Cause: Lightning

Area closures and restrictions include:

●      Pacific Crest Trail from OR Highway 58 (north end) to OR Highway 138 (south end);

●      Kelsey Horse Camp in the Umpqua National Forest;

●      Forest Service Road 60 from the junction with Forest Service Road 6020 in Deschutes National Forest to Forest Service Road 2612 in the Umpqua National Forest;