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(Springfield, Ore.) – Most of the work on the Bedrock Fire is now complete and firefighters are backhauling equipment ahead of forecasted precipitation.  Aerial resources have retrieved the remaining communications equipment serving as radio repeaters at high points around the fires. On the Lookout Fire, chipping operations are ongoing as is removal of suppression-generated woody debris.  

As this work progresses, assigned resources are being released and the fire camp on Kickbush Lane, after serving thousands of firefighters over two months, is being dismantled. The incident management team has relocated its command post to Springfield where they will continue overseeing the fires' operations.  

Fire managers will in-brief a local Type 3 incident management team at 3 p.m. today. The incoming team will shadow Northwest Incident Management Team 10 and a transfer of command will take place at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. 

Weather:  An approaching weather system is forecast to bring significant rainfall over the next three days. Rain is expected to begin by mid-morning today, with a reinforcing system moving onshore on Tuesday bringing an additional inch of rain throughout the day. Estimated precipitation over the fire areas will bring elevated moisture content to fine and heavy fuels, significantly dampening fire behavior and potentially resulting in a wildland fire season-ending event.  

Forest Closures: Established closures on the Willamette National Forest remain in place around fire-impacted areas, including the Lookout and Bedrock Fires. The public is urged to “Know Before You Go” by visiting the Willamette National Forest official webpage. For specific hunting-related questions, contact Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife at (503) 947-6000.  

Safety:  Hazards in and around fire-impacted areas include danger trees, falling rocks, rolling debris and unstable slopes. The public is asked to stay clear of the fires’ footprints and to continue exercising caution along roadways around the fire areas especially where operations are ongoing.