Sunday, August 10, 2014

8/10/2014 AM Staley Complex Fire Update

Staley Complex Fire Update 8/10/14 9:30 AM PT


Crews continue to construct indirect and contingency line despite significant operational challenges including: steep, rugged terrain, long travel times (>1.5 hour hike from fireline), a complete absence of direct control options, and a risk of incomplete consumption (dirty burn) during firing operations. “The most active part of the Staley Fire is a southwest facing slope on the south side,” said Ron Klatt, Field Operations. “Efforts are also being focused on the east side where the fire is moving in an upslope, upvalley direction,” Klatt added. 

Today’s Activities: Crews are scouting locations for indirect and contingency lines on the Davey Fire. Helicopters are continuing to drop water to check the spread of both fires. Weather and Fire 

Behavior: The combination of an unstable atmosphere (Haines 5) and warmer, drier are continuing to contribute to increased fire activity. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning and is forecasting a multi-day lightning event starting Sunday afternoon. 

Road and Area Closures are in effect for Forest Service roads surrounding the Staley Complex: Portions of Forest Roads 2134, 2154 and 2143 are closed. The fires are located 28 miles south of Oakridge. There are no impacts to Highway 58 or to travel in the Oakridge area. Forest Road 21 remains open. See map for closure details: http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/maps/4041/ Oakridge Airport Closure: The Oakridge airport is closed to civilian aircraft and a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) is in effect due to fire related helicopter traffic.

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