Approximate Location
Incident Overview
AREA AND ROAD CLOSURE LIFTED IN STRAWBERRY MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS John Day, OR - Malheur National Forest officials have lifted the closure in Strawberry Mountain Wilderness, which has been in effect due to the Cougar Creek Fire. Fire officials have announced that the closure is no longer in effect and the wilderness area is open for public use. Officials urge persons to use caution in the area of the burn, and be on the lookout for downed trees as well as other hazards. For more information, contact the Malheur National Forest at 541-575-3000.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
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| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Saturday July 25th, 2009 approx. 01:59 PM |
| Location | Strawberry Mountain Wilderness |
Current Situation
| Size | 1,063 acres |
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| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Tuesday August 04th, 2009 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Brush, Juniper, Grass and Ponderosa Pine. Subalpine fir. |
| Fire Behavior | Reduced fire activity today. Remaining heat is from consumption of interior fuels. |
| Significant Events | Transition with a type 3 organization at 0600, 8/3/09. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Continue to patrol the fie lines. Transition with a Type 3 organization at 6:00 A.M. Monday August 3, 2009. |
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| Growth Potential | Medium |
| Terrain Difficulty | Extreme terrain. Very steep rugged inaccessible terrain. |
| Remarks | Final helicopter Infrared flight conducted Sunday to identify remaining and/or undetected hot spots within as well as outside the control lines. The Blue Mountain IMT will transition the fire to a Type 3 organization at 6:00 A.M. on Monday, August 3, 2009. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 16 mph W |
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| Temperature | 83 degrees |
| Humidity | 20% |
