Big Swamp, Windigo, Potter Daily Update 8/17/2022
Potter Fire
Publication Type: News
08/18/2022
Windigo-Potter-Big Swamp - Fire Update
August 17, 2022
Fire Information Phone: 541-625-0687 (8am - 7pm) Email: 2022.Windigo@firenet.govPotter Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8291/Windigo Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8292/Big Swamp InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8323/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindigoPotterBigSwampFireInfo/ Today: Based on today’s Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and possible lighting, Incident Commander Alan Lawson reminded firefighters “The theme for today is situational awareness. Every firefighter needs to be prepared for changing conditions like rolling debris on steep slopes and possible spot fires.”Weather: Red Flag Warning for gusty outflow winds and possible lightning from passing thunderstorm activity Wednesday afternoon and evening. Expect brief heavy rainfall with storm cells. Temperatures in the low 90s with relative humidity 19-20%. For smoke information visit: AirNow.gov.Potter Fire: Due to moderate fire behavior yesterday, firefighters used bucket drops from helicopters to help protect current firelines and reduce fire spread. Conditions allowed for continued burnout operations. On the south flank of the fire, firefighters are working to clear vegetation away from Forest Road 2154 as an indirect fireline and are scouting for possible opportunities to build firelines on the east flank.Big Swamp Fire: With minimal fire activity yesterday, firefighters strengthened the line along the east flank of the fire. Efforts to establish a fireline down to the Middle Fork of the Willamette River may include installing a sprinkler system to connect an existing dozer line to the riverbank on the north flank near Forest Road 2153. Mop up operations continue on the south and western portions of the fire. Hose lays are in place around parts of the fire without roads as containment features.Windigo Fire: Minimal fire activity yesterday remained interior to firelines. Crews continue working closely with resource advisors to limit impacts to sensitive resources and complete repair work across the fire area. Repair work mitigates post-fire damages to cultural resources, protects roads systems from excessive erosion, and provides for public safety. Resources: 20 hand crews, 9 engines, 4 dozers, 6 water tenders, 8 Type 1 helicopters. Total personnel 717.Closures: For firefighter and public safety, follow the Big Swamp, Windigo, and Potter Fires. · Additional Potter Fire Road Closure - https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/umpqua/alerts-notices· Pacific Crest Trail – visit https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/closures/oregon/ for more information. Windigo Fire
Acreage: Approx. 1,007 acres
Containment: 85%
Location: 20 mi SW of La Pine, OR
Cause: Lightning
Potter Fire
Acreage: Approx. 473 acres
Containment: 0%
Location: 8 mi NE of Toketee Lake
Cause: Lightning
Big Swamp
Acreage: Approx. 121 acres
Containment: 0%
Location: 6.5 mi N of Lemolo Lake
Cause: Lightning
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