Firefighters continue to hold and improve the perimeter of the Sheridan Fire
burning 2 miles west of Sunriver, Oregon. The fire did not grow overnight and
remains 200 acres and 25 percent contained. Fire crews will hold and improve
the containment line today, and mopup any hotspots near the line. In addition,
firefighters will patrol outside the fireline looking for any spot fires. The
cause remains under investigation.
The Deschutes River has
re-opened between Harper’s Bridge and the Sunriver Resort Marina; however, the
closure could be reinstated if helicopters need to use the spot for dipping.
The road closures remain in effect; and fire officials will consider opening
main roads to through traffic tomorrow. Fire Officials will evaluate conditions today and determine if the Level 1 Evacuation for Fall River Estates subdivision and properties near the Fall River Fish Hatchery can be lifted.
A Red Flag Warning has been
issued for much of Central Oregon today for low humidity and high winds. These
conditions will challenge firefighters working on existing fires and increase
the potential for a new start to spread rapidly. Fire officials are asking everyone
to use caution when recreating out in the woods and rangelands – make sure
campfires are out when someone isn’t there to watch them, dispose of cigarettes
properly, and avoid parking over vegetation.
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Why not band all outdoor fires period, we all know that people do not put there fires completely out, no matter what the conditions are, let alone watch for sparks and flear ups, and having fires that are way to big.
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