Salt Creek (OR710S)

Wildfire Status:

The Salt Creek Fire, located approximately 10 miles east of Eagle Point, Oregon, has reached a size of 4,102 acres and is currently 84% contained as of July 17, 2024. The Oregon Department of Forestry's Incident Management Team 1, which took command of the fire on July 8, plans to transition the fire management to a local Type 3 organization on July 18. The fire was first reported on July 7, quickly escalating from an initial estimate of 2-5 acres to over 200 acres within hours due to hot, dry, and windy conditions.

Firefighting efforts have involved a significant allocation of resources, including engines, bulldozers, water tenders, and multiple aircraft, with six helicopters and several air tankers deployed for retardant drops. As of now, the fire perimeter is fully lined, which means that fire lines have been established around the entire boundary of the fire. There are currently 695 personnel engaged in firefighting efforts, focusing on mopping up operations and ensuring the safety of the containment lines. Planned actions include patrolling the perimeter and identifying hazard trees to mitigate risks.

Weather conditions have posed challenges for containment efforts, with a heatwave impacting the area. Current forecasts predict high temperatures around 100 degrees, accompanied by low humidity levels around 20%. A heat advisory and a flag warning for low humidity and gusty winds have been issued. Thunderstorms are also a concern as they could develop in the region, particularly to the east of the Cascades. Fire behavior is expected to remain manageable in the upcoming days, with minimal activity anticipated, primarily smoldering and creeping within the established lines.

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