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Ridge Fire

Unit Information

800 S. 6th St. 
Williams, 
86046 
800 S. 6th St. 
Williams, 
86046 

Incident Contacts

  • Kaibab NF Public Affairs
    Email:
    FS.SM.KaibabPAO@usda.gov

Umpqua Fires September 29, 2023

2023 Chilcoot Fire UNF, Grizzly Fire, Brice Creek Fire, Dinner Fire, Ridge Fire
Publication Type: News 10/02/2023

September 29, 2023 

Daily Update

 

Dinner, Grizzly, Brice, Chilcoot and Ridge Fires

 

Total personnel:  201 | Resources:  7 engines, 3 crews, 3 Helicopters

 

 

Dinner:  Suppression repair continues with firefighters patrolling the perimeter.  Containment – 95%

 

Grizzly: All chipping to reduce fuel load is complete while water bars were constructed on handline to Forest standards to limit erosion.  Containment – 0%

 

Brice Creek: All suppression repair is complete and is in patrol status. Containment – 95%

 

Chilcoot: Mop up continues on the southern flank of the fire perimeter with the intention of dousing all hot spots. Firefighters are also validating hazard tree mitigation strategies. Containment – 67%

 

Ridge: A type two hand crew was dispatched to take over suppression repair operations.  Road grading continues on Forest Road 3850. Containment – 95%

 

A temporary flight restriction has been put in place over the fire area to provide a safe environment for air resources and firefighters who are engaged in mop up and suppression actions on the ground.  FAA Temporary Flight Restrictions -- Graphics

 

The closure Order for the Canton Creek area has been lifted by Bureau of Land Management (BLM): Chilcoot Ridge Fire Emergency Closure Order BLM Roseburg District.

 

There is a forest closure for portions of the Umpqua National Forest in response to fire activity in the area to protect public and wildland firefighter safety.

 

Fire Information: (541) 900-5862, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM  Email: 2023.chilcoot@firenet.gov 

 

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/chilcootridgefires2023  

https://www.facebook.com/bricecreekdinnergrizzlyfires2023/

 

Inciweb

Grizzly Fire Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orupf-grizzly-fire 

Chilcoot Fire Inciweb:   https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orupf-2023-chilcoot-fire-unfP