No Growth on Anvil & Flat Fires with Containment Static
Crews were able to complete a challenging section of handline on the western edge of the Anvil fire yesterday with the fire remaining within its footprint.
No growth has been reported so the fire remains at 22,170 acres with containment still listed at 54%. Personnel staffing has been reduced to 847 with 20 crews on hand backed by 22 engines and six helicopters.
Chipping on that western edge was also completed and equipment will turn the corner to work further south today. Engines are working on the northern half of the fire doing suppression repair on Forest Service Roads. On the northeastern tip of the fire, crews put in direct handline and are assessing other points where indirect line will benefit suppression efforts on the ridgetop. Along the southern edge of the fire, crews and equipment continue to repair suppression lines. The chipper in this area is moving south, down the dozer line towards Forest Road 5502. Chipping on the south side of the 5502 is ongoing, working back to the west.
Unmanned Aerial Systems (drones) flew the northeast line of the fire, looking for heat and gaining information in the deep, thick drainages. These flights will continue today and help ground crews make plans for the coming days.
The Flat Fire is also showing no growth beyond the 34,242 acres and containment remains at 93%. One crew backed by three engines remain, a total of 51 people
Two masticators continue to reduce fuels along lines on the northeast corner of the fire. Engines on the southwest corner are cleaning up line and forest roads.
Emergency Fire Area and Road Closures Still in Effect: There is an update to the Emergency Area and Road Closure for the Flat Fire, reducing the closure area and reopening roads adjacent to the fire area. The new order is effective October 3, 2023 through December 31, 2023 unless rescinded sooner.
Fire Restrictions: The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest lifted all Public Use Restrictions on Forest Service lands. This includes the Wild and Scenic portion of the Rogue River. All five Ranger Districts have been moved into “low” fire danger. The Industrial Fire Precaution Level was reduced to Level 1 across the forest.
