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Winding Waters Complex Morning Update July 30, 2024

Winding Waters Complex Command transfers to the Oregon Department of Forestry Incident Management Team 2

WALLOWA, Ore. – This morning the Blue Mountain Interagency Type 3 Team, under the command of JB Brock, transferred command of the Winding Waters Complex to the Oregon Department of Forestry Incident Management Team 2 (ODF IMT 2). Yesterday, the Blue Mountain Interagency Team and ODF IMT2 shared information and updates to ensure that the transfer of command was seamless. “Brock’s team,” said Incident Commander Matt Howard, “put in a hero’s effort. Good work has been going on out there. Last night’s precipitation helped, but once the high pressure returns and temperatures rise, those conditions will test the work that has been accomplished to date. The Winding Waters Complex is comprised of the following fires:

Big Canyon: 288 Acres

Charlie Brown: 69 Acres

Courtney Creek: 59 Acres

Mountain View: 318 Acres

Water: 18.5 Acres

Last night, all available crews were assigned to the Big Canyon fire, where they focused on reinforcing the anchor point on the north end of the fire.  Today, firefighters will take advantage of the moderating weather to tighten fire lines on the south end of the Big Canyon fire in Chestnut Creek. Firefighters working on the remaining four fires in the complex will continue to secure and strengthen fire lines.

Public use and industrial restrictions remain in effect on both ODF and USFS jurisdictions. Above normal temperatures are forecast to return by Thursday.

Contact Blue Mountain Interagency Dispatch Center at (541) 963-7171 or dial 9-1-1 to report a fire or smoke. Stay informed about current fire-related updates in the Blue Mountains by visiting http://bluemountainfireinfo.blogspot.com/