Camp Sherman, Ore. – Firefighters continue to make progress establishing and
holding containment lines on the Green Ridge Fire, in spite of being challenged by
repeated spot fires. The Prineville and Wolf Creek Interagency Hotshot crews
successfully completed burnout operations on the western side of Green Ridge,
bringing the edge of the fire down to more defensible, flat ground. Additional hand
crews, engines and heavy equipment arrived yesterday to begin the process of
mopping up, improving containment lines and patrolling for additional spot fires.
The Oregon Department of Forestry, Incident Management Team 3, will livestream a
virtual public meeting tonight at 6 p.m. PST. The team will provide an overview of
the current situation including updates on the fire’s condition, predicted weather
and fire behavior, and operations strategies for the next several days. To
participate, viewers do not need a Facebook account to view the meeting. The live
stream will appear at the top of the Green Ridge Fire Facebook page a few minutes
before 6:00 p.m. To join the meeting, please go to Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/greenridgefire2020
The Level 2 Evacuation notices for residences north of Indian Ford between Green
Ridge Rd (FS 11) and Fly Lake Rd (USFS 2050/2055) have been reduced to Level 1
Pre-Evacuation Notice. A Level 1 (Be Ready) Pre-Evacuation notice is now in place for
the following:
• Residences along Indian Ford Road from Hwy 20 to Stevens Canyon Road
• Residences east of Fly Lake Rd (FS 2055) to Stevens Canyon Rd (including all
residences along Stevens Canyon Rd)
• Private residences and campgrounds west of USFS 14 within the Metolius
Basin in the Camp Sherman area.
• Residences in Jefferson County north of the Deschutes County line, west of
Whychus Creek and the Deschutes River north to Lake Billy Chinook. This
includes areas commonly referred to as Geneva, Grandview, Three Rivers,
Air Park Estates, Perry South and Monty Campgrounds.
For information about evacuation notices and Forest Area Closures go to:
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7012/
Weather will continue to challenge fire suppression on this fire and on fires
throughout Central Oregon. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag
Warning for Monday and Tuesday for thunderstorms, dry lightning and gusty winds.
Although the Sisters Ranger District is excluded from the warning, storms passing
nearby could still affect fire behavior with winds in excess of 20 mph.
ODF Team 3 remains committed to the safety of the public and wildland fire
personnel. All fire personnel are expected to follow recommendations from the
Centers for Disease Control for preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Size as of IR flight: 4,402
Containment: 2 %
Start Date/Time: August 16, 2020
5:05 p.m.
Location: Camp Sherman, OR
Cause: Lightning
Personnel: 509
Assigned Resources:
Hand Crews:
Engines:
Dozers:
Water Tenders:
Other Heavy
Equipment:
19
15
4
8
6
Assigned Aircraft:
Structure Task Forces:
7
0
Injuries: 0
Structures
Threatened:
108
Structures
Damaged:
0
Structures
Destroyed:
0
Evacuations: Level 1 issued for areas
on east and west sides
of fire; Level 2 reduced
to Level 1.
For the most current evacuation information,
contact the Incident Management Team
Information Section
(541) 604 8461
staffed 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily
