Updated: September 13 at 11 am
OREGON:
Milepost 98 Fire
Where: I5 MP 98, Canyonville
Counties: Douglas
Size: 250 acres
Containment: 27%
Cause: Human
Current situation: Firefighters continue reinforcing fire lines and conducting mop-up and patrol operations around the perimeter. Tree fallers are engaged in snagging operations to remove hazard trees that may have been damaged in the fire and have the potential to fall. Roads in the area are being assessed for transition back to the local unit.
Weather: Yesterday was another damp day, which reduced fire behavior with cool temperatures predominantly in the 50s, relatively light winds and clearing skies in the afternoon. Dry, warmer weather returns today and tomorrow, with additional rain anticipated early next week. These conditions continue to moderate fire activity throughout the area.
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Devil's Knob Fire
Where: Near Joe Hall Road / Devils Knob Road in Tiller
Counties: Douglas
Size: 4,130 acres
Containment: 15%
Cause: Under investigation
Current situation: Mop-up and patrol operations continue around the fire perimeter. On the eastern flank, crews continue snagging operations to reduce hazard trees and plan to begin tethered dozer operations in steep terrain. Along the southern flank, heavy equipment is being put in place to continue securing the fire鈥檚 edge in the Flat Creek area.
Evacuations: A wildfire evacuation advisory has been issued. See zones .
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