The OSFM has mobilized five task forces to the Sturgill Fire burning in Northeast Oregon. As of this morning, the fire had burned 14,262 acres and was zero percent contained.
Task forces from Douglas, Clackamas, Marion, Lane & Yamhill counties mobilized early Tuesday morning and were expected to arrive Tuesday mid-day. In total, the task forces are made up of 66 firefighters, 20 engines, and 5 water tenders.
There was low to moderate fire activity on the Sturgill Fire Monday. Wildland Fire Modules (WFMs), working with Smokejumpers, implemented structure protection for private inholdings along the Minam River. On Tuesday, firefighters will continue structure protection measures where needed. Additional resources and equipment will be assigned to the Sturgill Fire to complete a shaded fuel break along the Lostine River corridor.
Level 1 and Level 2 evacuation notices have been put in place for the Sturgill Fire. The latest maps are being uploaded to InciWeb.