The Double Creek Fire spotted across the Imnaha River yesterday afternoon near Imnaha Grange, burning approximately 500 acres. Six additional large air tankers joined suppression efforts, aided by the support of the Blue Mountain Interagency Dispatch Center.
The air tankers worked with resources from the Double Creek Fire, Nebo Fire, the OSFM, local resources and tactical firefighting aircraft air attack on the spot fire. Crews remained on the fire into the morning, continuing suppression efforts.
The River Group, along the Snake River, made progress on structure protection along the fire side of the river and is near completion. In the north, crews continue work on the east-west containment line and are exploring opportunities to further strengthen control features.
Double Creek Fire acres burned: 152,301
Containment: 15%
Personnel assigned: 773
Evacuation info: Wallowa County Sheriff’s Office
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Sturgill Fire
Fire activity was moderate on the Sturgill Fire yesterday with minimal growth. A rappel crew was inserted into the Bear Creek Guard Station to complete structure protection. Firefighters and heavy equipment in the Lostine corridor continue to work on a fuel break northwest of the fire.
Sturgill Fire acres burned: 19,487
Containment: 0%
Personnel assigned: 77
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