News Release 10/05/08 10:00 AM PT
Incident: Lonesome Complex Wildfire
Released: 10/5/2008
This daily news release is the last one planned for Lonesome Complex. Information about ongoing fire rehabilitation work will be available at local Forest Service and Park Service offices.
Yesterday's Activities: As weather permits, fire rehabilitation work is being done in cooperation with the National Park Service and Forest Service. Helicopter operations were on hold again yesterday due to low visibility.
Weather and Fire Behavior: There was widespread rainfall on the fire area yesterday. More rain and cooler temperatures will continue into Sunday morning.
Today's Planned Actions: As weather allows, helicopters will assist with removal of excess equipment and supplies. Crews will patrol and work on fire rehabilitation.
The base camp at Stewart State Park is being dismantled. Starting today, personnel will base operations out of the Prospect Ranger Station.
Closures: Closures remain in effect to provide for firefighter and public safety. For up-to-date trail, road and campground closure information on National Forest or Park Service lands, please contact the appropriate land management agency. Websites are listed below.
Huckleberry Mt. Campground on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest is open.
Closures remain in place for the following areas:
·· Crater Lake National Park south of Highway 62
·· Northwest corner of the Fremont-Winema National Forests, in the Sky Lakes Wilderness
·· Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest north and south of Red Blanket Canyon as well as in the northern quarter of the Sky Lakes Wilderness.
Closure details, including a map, are available on the web at www.InciWeb.org/1497.
Please check with local Forest Service Ranger Districts for information about firewood gathering, closures and other activities on National Forest Lands. Visitors are reminded that permits are required for gathering forest products, including firewood.
Quick Facts - Lonesome Complex
Location: 12 miles East of Prospect, OR
Approximate Size: 21,125 acres
Fire Containment: 50%
Start Date: August 16, 2008
Cause: Lightning
Incident Commander: Dick Boothe
Resources on the Incident: 2 helicopters, 1 Water Tender, 1 Excavator
Total Personnel: 115
Estimated Containment Date: October 15, 2008
Cooperating Agencies: USFS NPS
Landowners: USFS NPS
This fire update was produced by the Lonesome Information Center.
