LAKEVIEW, Ore. – South
central Oregon wildland firefighters responded to a lightning-caused fire that
resulted in the precautionary evacuation of a popular campground today.
The Secret Valley fire was
reported at 1:11 p.m. today approximately three miles south of Lofton
Reservoir, 15 miles southeast of Bly, and is currently 20 acres and 0 percent
containment.
Eight
firefighting engines, one hand crew, two bulldozers, two water tenders, one
heavy air tanker, one single engine air tanker, two scooper air tankers, two
helicopters and two support aircraft are being used to fight the fire and
preserve public safety.
Fremont-Winema
National Forest is the lead agency responding to the fire. The Bureau of Land
Management Lakeview District and Oregon Department of Forestry Klamath-Lake
District are assisting in the firefighting efforts.
Fire
managers are utilizing a full suppression strategy to fight the fire. There are
structures at risk, but no injuries or damage reported at this time.
To
protect public safety, Oregon State Police and Klamath County Sheriff’s Office
have placed evacuation orders in effect for Lofton Reservoir Campground as well
as Heart Lake Day Use Area and Boat Launch.
Forest Service Road 3715 leading to the recreation area is closed.
Residents
and visitors are asked to be aware of their surroundings and watch for traffic
from increased fire personnel and smoke in the area. This includes State Highway 140 between Bly
and Lakeview as firefighters access the area.
During the last 24 hours
wildland firefighters responded to another two confirmed lightning-caused
fires. This brings the total to 60 fires in the last four days.
The
Timber Crater Six fire is reported at 80 acres and currently at 0 percent
contained. The fire is located at the northeastern corner of the park, one mile
south of State Highway 138.
Crater
Lake National Park is the lead agency on the fire and being supported by the Fremont-Winema
National Forest. No personnel or structures are in danger. Travelers along
State Highway 138 are advised to be aware of smoke in the area which may affect
visibility.
The Blue
Creek fire is now reported at 40 acres due to improved mapping. It is located
at the southwestern base of Spodue Mountain.
Oregon
Department of Forestry responded to the fire with assistance from the Fremont-Winema
National Forest. One heavy air tanker, five SEATs, three helicopters, 10
firefighting engines, two water tenders and two bulldozers were used in the
full-suppression response. The fire is now 50 percent contained.
Firefighters continue to hold
the Holbrook fire at 41 acres and it is 50 percent contained. The fire is located approximately eight miles
southeast of Gerber Reservoir. Lakeview District Bureau of Land Management is
the lead agency. Firefighters continued their full suppression response today
with assistance from the Fremont-Winema National Forest and Oregon Department
of Forestry.
The
teamwork displayed by firefighters, dispatchers, fire managers, and support
staff from all agencies over the past four days continues to play a major role
in the successful response to the numerous lightning-caused fires throughout
south central Oregon.
Public
and firefighter safety is the top priority for all partner agency employees.
South Central Oregon
Fire Management Partnership provides comprehensive wildland fire services to
more than eight million acres of land administered by the Bureau of Land
Management Lakeview District; Fremont-Winema National Forest; Oregon Department
of Forestry Klamath-Lake District; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s
Sheldon-Hart Mountain National Wildlife Refuge Complex; and Crater Lake
National Park. The area encompasses federal, state and private lands within south
central Oregon and northwest Nevada.
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