The Anvil & Flat Fires Remain Stable with Slow Progress Reported Due to Windy Conditions
Progress on the Anvil Fire was limited because of windy conditions limiting helicopter capabilities to transport crews on Wednesday.
The fire size does remain at 22,170 acres according to latest report from the Forest Service. Total personnel assigned to the fire is now 962 including 29 crews, 7 helicopters and 30 engines. Containment remains at 54 %.
Firefighters were unable to access the uncontained section of the western edge of line but progress was made on the lower half of this section. Crews are removing pumps and hose around homes on Elk River Road and staging this equipment as a precaution for residents. Suppression repair continues to take place around the fire. Chipping operations continue along Sixes River Road.
Plans to create more separation between the east edge and values at risk are being developed. Chipping work on the southern half of the fire will switch to the south side of the road and begin working back to the west. The eastern edge of the fire is being monitored and benefited from the rain and cooler temperatures early in the week.
The Flat Fire remains stable with its 34,242 acres 93% contained. One crew with three engines equaling a total of 51 personnel are tending the fire.
An excavator and chipper are working on suppression repair on the northern tip working east. Crews are following the equipment to remove hazard trees and complete any additional work by hand.
