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Red Fire

August 1, 2024

Daily Fire Update

Online: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/ordef-red-fire

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Fire Information Line: 541-208-1766, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Email: 2024.red@firenet.gov

Red Fire Quick Facts

Size: 447 acres           Origin: 5 miles west of Crescent Lake Junction, Oregon   County: Klamath 

Start Date: July 17, 2024       Cause: Lightning        Containment: 0%      Total Personnel: 289

Operations:  Yesterday, fire crews completed efforts to reduce the grass, brush, small trees, and low-level limbs that serve as ladder fuels around Odell Lake Resort. The shaded fuel break between Crescent Lake and Odell Lake is nearing 60% completion. Firefighters worked with a dozer on Forest Service Road 6010 to improve the access route, and felling crews continued efforts to clear snags and hazards that will make the road more accessible for heavy equipment. Over 550 structure assessments have been completed along the south, west, and north sides of Crescent Lake.

Today, ladder fuel removal continues between Forest Service Road 60 and residences. Crews will begin the shaded fuel break along the north side of Forest Service Road 60, increasing protection of residences and structures around Crescent Lake. Work on the shaded fuel break between Crescent Lake and Odell Lake will continue moving north today. A Deschutes National Forest resource advisor is working with the firefighters to protect significant habitats, resources, and water quality. 

Firefighters are closely monitoring weather conditions today as increased fire activity on the Red Fire is expected due to warming temperatures, low humidity, and increased winds this afternoon. Smoke may become more visible today. 

Round Mountain & Wickiup Fires: Please be aware fire operations will continue around these fires.

Round Mountain Fire is 108 acres and 75% contained. Firefighters continue to patrol, mop-up, and complete repair work.

The Wickiup Fire is 168 acres and 85% contained. Firefighters continue to patrol and mop-up. 

* Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office lifted the evacuation order around the Wickiup Fire. 

The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office has dropped all evacuation levels around the Wickiup Fire. This includes the Haner Park area and the Deschutes National Forest between Forest Service Road 4262 and Forest Service Road 44, south of South Century Drive (FS 42) and Burgess Road (FS 43).  Temporary emergency closures around the Wickiup Fire decreased to open Bull Bend & Wyeth Campgrounds and Tenino Boat Launch. Temporary emergency closures remain in effect for areas around the Wickiup Fire and Round Mountain Fire.

Closures – The Deschutes National Forest has implemented an emergency closure around Crescent Lake and in the Diamond Peak Wilderness. Closure information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/deschutes/alerts-notices/?aid=89091 

Evacuation Notices – The WILDFIRE! Level 1 – BE READY to Evacuate notice issued by Klamath County Emergency Management for the Crescent Lake, Odell Lake, and Crescent Junction area remains in effect (INCENDIO FORESTAL! Nivel 1 - ESTÉ PREPARADO para evacuar de las siguientes zonas: Crescent Lake, Odell Lake, Crescent Junction). For information, or to sign up for alerts, visit: www.klamathcounty.org/300/emergency-management 

Fire Restrictions – Stage 2 Public Use Fire Restrictions which prohibit open fires, including in developed campgrounds, are in effect for the Deschutes National Forest.  Visit the Deschutes National Forest’s website fs.usda.gov/detail/deschutes/home/?cid=stelprdb5297376 for more information. The Industrial Fire Precaution Level is currently Level IV “General Shutdown”.

Weather: Highs in the mid-90s. Relative humidity diminishes to 18% and wind gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.

Smoke: Smoke from the Red Fire and other area fires will continue to impact air quality.  Air quality information can be found at https://fire.airnow.gov/.