This incident is 100% contained.
Approximate Location
43.839 latitude, -121.748 longitudeSummary
This is the final update from this fire. We would like to thank everyone for their help and understanding while dealing with these wildfires. It has been greatly appreciated.
The fires within the Snow Creek Complex are 100% contained. Containment is the confidence level of fire managers that the fire can be kept within the control lines. Crews will continue to mop up and patrol these fires for a few more days. Demobilization of crews has started and will continue through Wednesday when it is anticipated all resources will be sent home or to other fires. After Wednesday, local Forest Service personnel will continue to patrol the fires.
All burnout operations are complete. The long and tedious job of mop up continues. Mop up is turning soil and adding water to extinguish all embers. Crews will feel the soil with their hands in order to find hot areas and mop them up. A heat seeking hand held infrared device called a "Thermovision" is being used to find hot spots so they can be extinguished. The goal is to mop up within 300 feet of the fire perimeter and eventually work in further. They will also continue to patrol outside the fire perimeter looking for new spot fires that might develop from "sleeper fires" from the lightning storm that passed over the area last weekend. All operations are going very well.
See Restrictions and Closures below for restrictions near Crane Prairie. Firefighting vehicles will continue to be on area roads, particularly on highway 97 in the La Pine area. The public is strongly advised to use caution while driving in the fire areas. Fire personnel appreciate the patience and support from the public and local businesses as they deal with these fires. Base camp is at the Ogden Group Camp near La Pine. Click on www.inciweb.org/incident/1486 for photos of the fires.
Weather: Cooler and breezy with chance of showers. Max temp 67, minimum humidity 54%.
Prevention Message:
Fire danger continues to exist and everyone should be alert and aware.
Restrictions and Closures:
USFS: The Cascade Lakes Highway is open. The following roads and campground closures will remain in effect into the week while emergency vehicles are still working. Go to http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1486 through Tuesday for any changes, or contact the Fort Rock Ranger District for closure status at (541) 383-4000. Forest Service Road 4270 is closed from it's junction with FS road 40 north to the Cascade Lakes Highway. Rd 4270 from that junction south to Crane Prairie Resort and beyond is open. That portion of FS road 40 at its junction with the 4270 road west to the Cascade Lakes Highway is closed. Cow Meadow campground is closed.
FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Industrial Fire Precaution Level 2
No campfire restrictions. Campfires are allowed in campgrounds and dispersed recreation areas in rock fire rings. Fire danger remains high. Make sure your fire is dead out before you leave it. Drown it with water, and then drown it again.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Sunday August 17th, 2008 aprox 12:00 AM |
| Location | 14 miles west of Sunriver, Oregon |
| Incident Commander | Dave Lafave |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 267 |
|---|---|
| Size | 447 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Sunday August 24th, 2008 aprox 06:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | 758 and 761 fires are primarily Fuel model 10, timber with heavy downed fuels and snag components. 901 fire is primarily Fuel model 8, ponderosa pine litter. |
| Fire Behavior | Very little fire activity observed today. A few remaining smokes were found by Thermo vision crews. |
| Significant Events | Met todays objectives of mop up, gridding, thermo vision checking and patrol along all control lines. Completed rehab of contingency line on fire 901. Good progress on rehab of non perimeter dozer lines on fire 758 and 761. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Fires will be turned back to local forces tomorrow morning at 0600. The Snow Creek fire 758, 761 will be managed under a type 4 organization and the Sugar fire 901 will be managed under a type 5 organization. The local resources plan to continue mop up, patrol, grid and rehab on these fires. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Low |
| Remarks | Good progress was made by the crews today and all objectives have been met on all divisions. Fire 758 is 126 acres, fire 761 is 263 acres, fire 757 is 2 acres and declared out on 8/25/08 and fire 853 was 0.1 acres and declared out on 8/24/08. Fire 901 is 56 acres. Area closure remains in effect. Contact the Fort Rock Ranger District at 541-383-4000 for current status. WA-IIMT 3 will transfer command to USFS on 8/27/08 at 0600. |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | 4 mph W |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | 72 degrees |
| Current Humidity | 14 % |
