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Daily Update August 31, 2022
 
Weather: Hot dry weather expected again today. Temperatures in the 80-90's. Near critical fire weather expected again on Thursday with above average temperatures over the holiday weekend. Find smoke information at  AirNow.gov.
Big Swamp Fire: Crews accessed areas for mop up and were able to move heavy equipment from Windigo to Big Swamp Fire. 
Potter Fire: Firefighters continued suppression activities along fire edge, utilizing sprinkler systems. Chipping operations continued along the roads and grading of the 34 Road is almost complete.
Camel Hump Fire: Local firefighter resources will be on patrol in area.
Windigo Fire: Chipping operations should be completed today and heavy equipment will move to Big Swamp Fire. Excavator work should also be completed today while work on the 700 Road and 770 Road continues.
Resources: 16 hand crews, 11 engines, 5 dozers, 20 water tenders, 2 helicopters. Total personnel 539. 
Closures: The Pacific Crest Trail is open.The Deschutes and Umpqua National Forests (NF) has fire closures around the Windigo fire. The Willamette NF has fire closures around the Big Swamp Fire, opening many roads south of Diamond Drive (Forest Road 21). To provide for public and firefighter safety, the Umpqua NF issued a closure for the Camel Hump Fire. More information at: Umpqua National Forest Alerts "https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/umpqua/alerts-notices" Willamette NF:  https://bit.ly/3cv1Ms6, and Deschutes NF: https://bit.ly/3pMM0vP.
SAFETY: With area schools open, upcoming Labor Day weekend traffic and near critical fire weather, please be vigilant and help keep the community and our firefighters safe. Check for any fire or public use restrictions in the area prior to your visit. Campfires in designated campgrounds or picnic areas only, in fixed permanent metal fire pits. Check additional area fire restrictions at Oregon Department of Forestry website https://www.oregon.gov/ODF/Fire/Pages/Restrictions.aspx  
Windigo Fire Size: Approx. 1,007 acres Containment: 99% Location: 20 mi SW of La Pine, OR Cause: Lightning

 Potter Fire Size: Approx. 629 acres  Containment: 96% Location: 8 mi NE of Toketee Lake   Cause: Lightning

 Camel Hump FireSize: Approx. 6 acres  Containment: 100% Location: 6 miles SW of Potter Mountain Cause: Lightning

 Big Swamp FireSize: Approx. 110 acres  Containment: 97% Location: 6.5 mi N of Lemolo Lake Cause: Lightning