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Current Situation

The Pyramid, Slate and Ore fires are not yet fully contained and continue to have potential for growth, as intense heat has been detected by infrared technology. 

Pyramid Fire 

East of Middle Santiam Wilderness, 1,323 Acres, 47 Percent Contained, Lightning Caused

Yesterday, firefighters focused on managing increased fire activity on the northwestern flank that threatened the fire line using aircraft.  They also secured and mopped up the north edge of the fire and patrolled the hand line. Along the southern perimeter, crews also continued to improve the dozer line.  Today, firefighters continue to hold the line along the north, east and south perimeters by securing previous firing operations and existing hand and dozer lines.

Slate Fire

5 miles SW of Detroit, 69.4 Acres, 99 Percent Contained, 65 Personnel, Under Investigation

Today, crews continue to patrol and secure the fire perimeter to keep the fire within its current footprint.  Due to continued progress over the last week, the Willamette National Forest will be taking over command of the Slate Fire beginning Sunday, August 11.  Crews will continue to patrol and secure the perimeter.  Today will be the last written update of the Slate Fire from California Incident Management Team 13.

Weather & Fire Behavior

Milder conditions, and increased marine influence, are expected to continue through the weekend. Predicted maximum temperature today is 84 to 88 °F in the valleys and 78 to 82 °F on the ridgetops. Predicted minimum relative humidity is 38 to 44 percent in the valleys and 46 to 52 percent on the ridgetops. There is a very slight chance of isolated thunder in the evening. Even as weather beings to moderate, fire behavior will continue to be active. Higher winders will generate improved smoke transport, however clear skies and sun on fuels may result in an increase in fire behavior. Smoke and air quality conditions are available on: AirNow.gov 

Evacuations, Closures & Fire Restrictions

On July 17th, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Willamette National Forest, issued a Level 3: Go Now Evacuation Alert for the closure area affected. Please refer to the Linn County Fire Map https://tinyurl.com/LinnCoFireMap for full details of the issued evacuation area (which will appear in red). To sign up for evacuation alerts, visit https://www.linnsheriff.org/. 

Area, road, trail, and recreation site closures are in effect in the Willamette National Forest. Specific information is posted at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-notices/?aid=61574. 

Fire restrictions are in effect for Willamette National Forest. Read the complete restrictions at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-notices/?aid=81487. 

Wildfires are a no-fly zone for unauthorized aircraft, including drones. If you fly, we can’t. For more information, visit http://knowbeforeyoufly.org