Bridge 99 Information Update for Saturday, July 19, 2014 @
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OR - The Bridge 99 Complex consists of two fires (Bridge 99 Fire and Bear
Butte 2 Fire) started by lightning on Sunday July 13. The complex grew in
size from yesterday by 1,180 acres and is now 7,549 acres. The 4,231-acre
Bridge 99 Fire increased by 544 acres from yesterday and is burning 18 miles
northwest of the town of Sisters, east of the Metolius River and on the
west-facing slopes of Green Ridge. The growth of this fire yesterday was
towards the north. Yesterday, crews were successful in securing the
southern part of the fire line along Forest Road 14, east of the Metolius
River. Burnout operations reduced the light vegetation or fuels along the
road. Fire crews installed a system of fire hoses charged with water to
better prevent escape fire. The Bear Butte 2 Fire is estimated to be
3,318 acres, an increase of 636 acres from yesterday and grew towards the
north. It is located 4.5 miles southeast of Mt. Jefferson. Approximately
2,729 acres have burned on the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs land, with
the remaining fire area located in the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness area. The
Bear Butte 2 Fire is 7 miles northwest of the Bridge 99 Fire. Yesterday’s
fire growth was far less than expected. Crews and dozers continued
fireline construction on the east flank of the Bear Butte 2 Fire and improved
existing road systems for better access and stronger containment lines.
Fire suppression responsibilities for the Warm Springs Lands on the Bear Butte
2 Fire have been transferred to an incident management team working on the
Logging Unit Fire based near Warm Springs.
The
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department has issued the following evacuation
orders:
All
private lands along the Metolius River from Allen Springs Campground to Lake
Billy Chinook (including the Metolius Arm) are in a Level III Evacuation
Order. The Three Rivers Subdivision is in a Level II Evacuation
Order. The subdivisions of Rim Park, Forest Park, and Air Park along with
the Cove Palisades State Park are in a Level I Evacuation Order. These
evacuation orders have not changed from yesterday.
The
following Forest Service roads, trails, campgrounds and lands are closed (There
is no change in closure orders from yesterday): Forest Road 12, from
its intersection with Forest Roads 1270/1298 to Bridge 99, Forest Road 14,
from Bridge 99 to its intersection with Forest Road 1400700 (Allen Springs
Campground), Forest Road 1140, from its intersection with Forest Roads
1150/1180 to the intersection with Forest Road 1152, Forest Road 1154,
from its intersection with Forest Road 1150 to the intersection with Forest
Road 1140, and Forest Road 1420400. The Lower Bridge, Pioneer
Ford, Allen Springs, Canyon Creek, Monty, Perry South, and Candle Creek
Campgrounds are closed. The Jefferson Lake Trail (#4001), Sugarpine Ridge Trail
(#4002), Shirley Lake Trail (#4003.1), and the Cabot Lake Trail (#4003) are
closed within the Mt Jefferson Wilderness. A 5-mile segment of the
Pacific Crest Trail (#2000) is closed. The south closure is located
north of the Shirley Lake Trail (#4003) junction and the north closure is
located near Cathedral Rocks. An area closure has been designated on a
map that is available on the Inciweb website listed below.
Temperatures
are expected to be in the mid 80s and the relative humidity (the amount of
moisture in the air) is predicted to be around 20%. Weather conditions
are similar and more favorable for fire suppression from yesterday, but the
fire behavior, or fire intensity will continue to challenge firefighting
efforts. The complex is burning in very steep and rugged country with
heavy timber and brush at an elevation of 3,000 to 4,000’. There have
been no injuries or accidents reported to date, as the safety of the
firefighters is being emphasized. Prevention of heat-related injuries and
safely traveling to and from fire assignments has been a priority
A
public meeting will be conducted tonight at 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Chinook
Village Store (8241, SW Jordan Road, Culver, OR). Fire officials
will briefly present a status of the complex and answer questions. This
meeting has been designed for the residents and homeowners of the Three Rivers
Subdivision and Lake Billy Chinook area, but is open to anyone interested in
learning more on the Bridge 99 Complex.
For detailed information
on the fire including Operational Period maps, area closure maps, and photos
please visit:http://www.inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/3963/
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