The massive Klondike Fire continues to burn, however, it has slowed considerably. The fire, which now totals some 173,360 acres and has been burning since July, grew only 570 acres over the last three days according to latest reports.
Favorable weather conditions have allowed firefighters to make good progress across the fire. Firefighters utilized strategic burn operations along Burnt Ridge to secure the tie-in of the fire-line along the 2308 road. Mop up has already begun on portions of the road.
The spot fire on Spud Road is now in monitor and patrol status. All spot fires from Sunday’s wind event have been lined and fire is within control lines on all flanks. Where access permits, crews continue to lay hose, bringing water where it is needed, as crews work to strengthen hand-lines. Any smoke seen on the west side of the fire was from interior pockets or burnout operations.
Full suppression remains the highest priority. Fire crews will emphasize direct fire-line construction and continue mop-up on the spot fires in the coming days. Crews will continue controlled burn operations south of the 2308 road to increase the depth of existing control lines in preparation for the southwest winds forecasted for the next several days.
Level 3 (GO) remains in effect for Oak Flat, Old House and residents on the south side of the 33 road in Agness. Level 2 (BE SET) remains in effect for Spud road west of the Illinois River, Agness residents north of the Rogue River and on the north side of the 33 Road from the Illinois River Bridge to Coon Rock Bridge.
Red Cross Information for Evacuees: First Baptist Church, 29755 Turner St, Gold Beach, OR 97444.
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