Kitson Fire Update
Incident: Kitson Wildland Fire
Released: 9/26/2008
Kitson Fire Update
Friday, September 26, 2008 9:00am
Fire Information 541-782-1974
Hours 7 am - 9 pm
FIRE ACTIVITY SUMMARY: The Central Oregon Incident Management Team (COIMT) assumed command of the 1,000 acre Kitson Fire as of 8:00pm last night. The team will focus on building and improving dozer and hand line along the fire perimeter today. Helicopters will continue to assist the ground crews and engines with hotspots throughout day shift today. No Structures are threatened and no injuries reported.
Due to increased fire traffic Forest Road 5875 is closed to all non-fire personnel.
For updated information about the Kitson Fire you may contact the Central Oregon Incident Management Team fire information desk at 541-782-1974 or log onto Inciweb.org.
EXPECTED DATE OF CONTAINMENT: Wednesday, October 1, 2008.
WEATHER: An upper level trough of low pressure over the forecast area will move northeast and weak high pressure building over the area tonight.
QUICK FACTS:
Acres: approximately 1,000
Containment: 15 %
Location: South/East of Oakridge on Kitson Ridge
Cause: Under Investigation
Start Date/Time: September 24, 2008 / 2:45 pm
Expected Containment Date: October 1, 2008
Resources: Crews: 4 Type1 & 6 Type 2, Engines: 7, Helicopters: 4 Type, 1 Type 2 & 1 -light, Dozers 2, Water tenders: 2, Total personnel: 350
