Where possible, direct attack water drops with helicopters is occurring on the southeast edge. On the east side of the fire: East of Waldo Lake, the Alaska Incident Management Team has established two branches and six divisions to work in the Deschutes National Forest side of the Cedar Creek Fire. Firefighters are working to keep the fire north of Forest Road 1928. The fire has not crossed west of Highway 19 firefighters are working to hold and improve the east side. More: Wildfire smoke from Cedar Creek Fire to 'significantly worsen air quality' in Lane County "I've never seen humidity levels that low on any fire I've been on," he said.
That will promote plenty of burning even after the winds die down, he said. While the east winds are expected to moderate by Saturday afternoon, Cedar Creek Fire spokesman Bud Sexton said that humidity levels would still stay extremely low - as low as 8% today. "East winds, low humidity, and high temperatures will continue today and start to ease tomorrow." Expect a large smoke column to develop by mid-morning," a morning report from the Cedar Creek Fire crew said. "Today’s fire activity is expected to be extreme with long-range spotting and crown runs. Restoration is based on weather conditions and feedback from emergency responders. Power restoration throughout Lane County will begin Saturday afternoon and likely continue into Sunday, according to Lane Electric Cooperative.
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More: Oregon fire danger to mellow Saturday evening, air quality improves Sunday nightįire crews advised residents to follow the Oregon State Fire Marshal for the most up to date information on the specific location of the fire as they work to update both evacuation and burn maps throughout the day. Multiple teams are working to protect homes and structures in Oakridge, Westfir and High Prairie, with more resources arriving later on Saturday from Washington state and Yamhill County.įire behavior should ease up somewhat as winds slow Saturday afternoon, but extremely dry conditions will keep the fire active into Sunday before conditions become better Monday and next week.
A map of evacuation areas is available here. Oakridge and the surrounding areas remain on level 3 evacuations and Oregon Highway 58 remains closed. The burn remains on the north side of Highway 58, as well as south of Forest Road 19 and east of Bunch Grass Ridge. The main body of the fire remains roughly 7 miles from the community of Oakridge, according to updated maps from fire officials.Īs of noon on Saturday, fire officials confirmed the flames had not crossed Highway 58. The Cedar Creek Fire grew to 73,922 acres with 12% containment by Saturday afternoon after a period of extreme growth Friday and overnight.
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