Outside resources from Australia and New Zealand arrived to the Willamette Complex over the weekend, filling specialized positions while the U.S. deals with limited resources due to numerous fire burning across the west.
On Monday, fire crews anticipate a change in weather conditions with temperatures expected to drop to the low-to-mid 70s. Even with the change of weather, heavy fuels are predicted to continue to burn even with predicted higher humidity in the area; Fire officials say smoke from fires within and surrounding the complex will linger in the area.
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According to fire officials, the Willamette Complex has burned a total of 12,323 acres. Currently 980 total personnel are working the fires, including 2 Skid Steers, 8 Type-Four Engines, and 30 Type-Two Crews. The cause of the complex was due to lightning.
Chalk Fire
On Sunday, crews working the Chalk Fire successfully widened the fireline along the northwestern edge of the fire thanks to aerial firing operations.
Officials say that crews will continue to remove snags to strengthen containment lines and extinguish heat in areas where it’s safe to work.
The Chalk Fire is now estimated to be 5,296 acres in size and is 54% contained.
Coffeepot Fire
The Coffeepot Fire is not cooling down, according officials, with heavy fuels continue to produce significant heat.
Crews working the fire are focusing on removing brush and trees to further secure control lines.
The Coffeepot Fire is now estimated to be 6,036 acres in size and is 35% contained.
Moss Mountain Fire
Fire crews utilized aerial assistance over the weekend in order to contain a hot spot located in the south section of the Moss Mountain Fire; helicopters dropped buckets of water onForest Road 2120.
The terrain of the fire still proves to be difficult for firefighters. Fire managers are working with local partners to assess options for containment.
The Moss Mountain Fire is now estimated to be 714 acres in size and is 0% contained.
208 Fire
Burning in a high-elevation area with limited fuels, the 208 Fire is not currently threatening any values, but does have potential to spread under the right conditions. As a result, fire managers are continuing to monitor heat and fire activity here.
217 Fire, Tire Mountain Fire, McKinley Fire
The 217, Tire Mountain, and McKinley fires are 100% contained and crews continue to monitor for activity, according to fire officals.
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