FIRES ON ODF-PROTECTED LANDS
Niagara Fire – The 70-acre Niagara Fire is 15 percent contained. It is burning mostly on state forest lands in the Santiam Unit of the North Cascade District along Highway 22 adjacent to the Big Cliff Dam. (Near Detroit Lake) ODF will continue to work today to secure containment lines. Fire conditions continue to challenge firefighters, with any spot fires beyond the fire lines spreading rapidly. Slightly cooler temperatures forecast for today are expected to aid the firefighting effort. ODF has been receiving valuable assistance from the Willamette National Forest and several local fire departments. More info: http://wildfireoregondeptofforestry.blogspot.com/
FIRES ON OTHER LANDS
Corner Creek Fire – The lightning-caused Corner Creek Fire is 26,414 acres and 15 percent contained. The fire continues to burn actively on the west side of the South Fork John Day River. Private lands in the fire area are protected by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) through an offset agreement with ODF, which has jurisdictional responsibility. ODF’s Team 1 is managing the firefighting operation.
Bunker Hill Complex – The lightning-caused Bunker Hill Complex 30 miles SE of Oakridge is 388 acres and 90 percent contained. It is burning on National Forest lands.
Dennis Creek Fire – The lightning-caused Dennis Creek Fire 15 miles east of Union is 192 acres and uncontained. The fire is burning on National Forest lands.
Jones Canyon Fire – The lightning-caused Jones Canyon Fire 12.5 miles NE of Monument is 840 acres and 75 percent contained. The fire is burning on BLM lands.
Radar Fire – The human-caused Radar Fire four miles west of Burns is 400 acres and uncontained. The fire is burning on BLM lands.
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