Northwest Incident Management Team 12 assumed command of the Anvil and Flat fires on Tuesday as firefighters continued to engage in repair and clean-up work.
No growth on the Anvil Fire was reported by the new team yesterday, but containment had risen to 77%. Staffing has been reduced to 561, with 14 hand crews supported by 13 engines and two helicopters.
Containment was added to the perimeter along the northern finger of the Anvil Fire, which is still burning east of Port Orford. Infrared flights showed no heat along the eastern edge. This area will continue to be monitored. Crews piled brush on the northern line and will continue that work today.
An excavator will begin repairing and closing dozer lines in the China Mountain area to reduce the potential for future erosion. Chipping will continue along the 5502 Road as weather permits. All Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation orders have been reduced to Level 2 and Level 1 notices.
Meanwhile, the Flat Fire also showed no growth and remains at 34,242 acres with 93% containment. Crews worked on culvert repair with an excavator along the 3318 Road near Lawson North Trailhead and will continue that work today.
