The Tyee Ridge Complex fires in Douglas County had minimal growth over the last 24 hours. While firefighters continued to be engaged with active fire, the weather conditions enabled them to make direct attack, working safely on the edge of the fires. Overnight, crews faced new challenges with a lack of visibility and wet road conditions. The Oregon Department of Forestry crews to the north continued to secure lines and mop up. Crews on the Cougar Creek and Lighthouse fires performed tactical firing operations of fuels within the fire line, identified contingency line options, and mitigated hazard trees.
Crews on the northwest portion of the Cougar Creek Fire were able to establish hand lines between previously constructed dozer lines. Dozers and excavators were actively reinforcing lines for future use and continue to aid in structure protection. Protection of homes and other buildings remains a high priority in the Hubbard Creek and Briarwood areas. The Oregon State Fire Marshal structural task forces and hand crews are reinforcing lines around homes and continuing to mop up.
QUICK FACTS
Size: 6,674 acres
Containment: 8%
Reported: Aug. 24, 2023
Cause: Lightning
Friday, the weather again will offer favorable conditions for fighters. Crews working the Lighthouse Fire will focus on preparing indirect lines for future burning on the difficult terrain to the west of the perimeter if needed. On the Cougar Creek Fire, firefighters to the southwest are working along Bear Creek Road to keep a safe access point for personnel. On the southeast side, crews will remain diligent in securing lines around homes and mopping up. Structure protection on Hubbard Creek Road will consist of hose lays on existing dozer lines and prepping homes and buildings to the south side. Air attack remains available to support control efforts and has set up of a mobile retardant base for future air operations.
There are significant changes to evacuation levels due to aggressive firefighting around homes by our structural and wildland crews. To view the current evacuation information map, go to www.dcso.com/evacuations. The Red Cross shelter for evacuees is now located at The Way Church of Sutherlin located at 1352 E. Central Ave. in Sutherlin, OR. To shelter livestock, contact Douglas County Animal Control at 541-440-4471. Companion pets can be sheltered at the Saving Grace Pet Adoption Center in Roseburg.