Fire activity increased on Double Creek Fire’s southern end yesterday afternoon near Freezeout Road. The lightning-caused Double Creek Fire is a full suppression fire; protection of lives and property remain the primary objective.
Firefighters and task forces from the OSFM implemented structure protection and activated sprinklers installed around homes in the area.
Tactical firefighting aircraft were not able to assist firefighters on the ground because of gusty northwest winds and an inversion over the area. Today, firefighters will evaluate yesterday’s fire activity along Freezeout Road and OSFM resources will continue to protect structures in the area.
OSFM task forces will also support firing operations along the Imnaha River. Fire crews will continue dozer and hand line construction above the powerline along the Imnaha River corridor and continue firing operations to keep up with fire spread to the north.
On the north end of the Double Creek Fire, firefighters will scout for opportunities to construct a control line. OSFM resources will develop a structure protection plan for the town of Imnaha.
Acres burned: 53,539
Containment: 0%
Personnel assigned: 580
Evacuation info: Wallowa County Sheriff’s Office
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