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| H&N photo by Andrew Mariman Equipment and helmets are ready Tuesday to help fight the Fletcher fire near Lakeview. The fire grew to 8,120 acres Wednesday, although rain gave firefighters some help. |
July 18, 2007
Rain that began falling Wednesday morning gave firefighters some help in controlling the Fletcher fire 15 miles southwest of Lakeview.
It had grown to 8,120 acres as of Wednesday, with the blaze 40 percent contained, according to Modoc National Forest fire officials.
Structures at Cove Ranch, Everly Ranch and a few ranch buildings on the northeast flank of the Oregon portion of the fire remained in jeopardy.
The fire previously destroyed seven structures in the vicinity of Point Ranch, including a home. One other residence was destroyed, and four houses are threatened.
“Firefighters on the Oregon side of the fire continued to make progress today, improving fire lines and laying hose,” said Rod Nichols of the Oregon Department of Forestry.
He said fire lines built Tuesday have held up.
“Today’s rain moderated fire behavior somewhat,” Nichols added.
The low-pressure system moving through the fire area brought higher relative humidity and cooler temperatures ” both a benefit to firefighters ” although the chance of wind gusts and thunderstorms with lightning strikes remained.
13 fire crews
A news release from Modoc National Forest officials said $2 million has been spent so far bringing the fire under control. A total of 629 personnel had been involved, including 13 fire crews.
Equipment used so far included 36 engines, 12 bulldozers, 15 water tenders, six helicopters, six air tankers and fire support personnel.
The lightning-caused fire began July 10 about three miles south of the Oregon-California border in the Modoc National Fire. It smoldered for four days before to expanding northward.
Firefighting crews spent much of Wednesday strengthening containment of spot fires near south, north and northwest flanks of the fire.
” Steve Kadel
Rain that began falling Wednesday morning gave firefighters some help in controlling the Fletcher fire 15 miles southwest of Lakeview.
It had grown to 8,120 acres as of Wednesday, with the blaze 40 percent contained, according to Modoc National Forest fire officials.
Structures at Cove Ranch, Everly Ranch and a few ranch buildings on the northeast flank of the Oregon portion of the fire remained in jeopardy.
The fire previously destroyed seven structures in the vicinity of Point Ranch, including a home. One other residence was destroyed, and four houses are threatened.
“Firefighters on the Oregon side of the fire continued to make progress today, improving fire lines and laying hose,” said Rod Nichols of the Oregon Department of Forestry.
He said fire lines built Tuesday have held up.
“Today’s rain moderated fire behavior somewhat,” Nichols added.
The low-pressure system moving through the fire area brought higher relative humidity and cooler temperatures ” both a benefit to firefighters ” although the chance of wind gusts and thunderstorms with lightning strikes remained.
13 fire crews
A news release from Modoc National Forest officials said $2 million has been spent so far bringing the fire under control. A total of 629 personnel had been involved, including 13 fire crews.
Equipment used so far included 36 engines, 12 bulldozers, 15 water tenders, six helicopters, six air tankers and fire support personnel.
The lightning-caused fire began July 10 about three miles south of the Oregon-California border in the Modoc National Fire. It smoldered for four days before to expanding northward.
Firefighting crews spent much of Wednesday strengthening containment of spot fires near south, north and northwest flanks of the fire.
” Steve Kadel
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