Posted on 09/03/2002 3:49:39 PM PDT by Grampa Dave
Apple Fire Update:
September 03, 2002: Fire Information: (541)496-0235 Size: 13,595 acres Started: August 16, 2002 Containment: 75 percent Expected Containment: September 5 at 6:00 p.m. Line to build: 3 miles Location: 21 miles east of Glide near the area of Dry Creek Resources Assigned: 27 crews, 10 helicopters, 27 engines, 20 watertenders, 7 dozers. Total 912 personnel.
Objectives: Keep the fire south of the North Umpqua River, west of Twin Lakes and 4770 Road, east of Panther Ridge, and north of a line between Lake in the Woods and Snowbird Mountain. Ensure firefighter and public safety, make management decisions in a cost-effective manner, minimize disturbance to archaeological features, and prevent undue impact on resources.
Current Situation: Burnouts yesterday were successful, but cooler wet weather this morning will limit today's potential for any burning operations. The fire yesterday spotted over the line on the east side of the fire, but night shift crews found and contained the spot fires. Today's crews will scout for and mop up those areas. The fire yesterday put up a good plume of smoke with active burning along the flank between Calf Creek and Twin Lakes, with very active fire behavior in old growth noble fir. Most of the fire, however, burned beneath the canopy.
Actions Planned for Today: Holding and reinforcing firelines and mop-up in all divisions is planned. Burnouts will take place in areas where firing is possible. Moderate expansion of acreage is expected because of burnout operations.
Road Status: State Highway 138 is open with a reduced speed limit in some areas. Call (800)977-6368 or check online at www.tripcheck.com/roadcond/details/incd8746.htm for current updates.
Area Closures: The North Umpqua and Tiller Ranger Districts, along with the Copeland Creek drainage of the Diamond Lake District, are closed because of extreme fire conditions. All other areas are open. The Canton Creek, Island, Boulder Flat, Eagle Rock, Bogus Creek, Cool Water, and Wolf Creek Campgrounds are open with restrictions. For more information call the North Umpqua Ranger District at (541)496-3532.
The congrats go to EBUCK - the time and effort he has put in are amazing... :0)
BTW, have you donated yet? ;0)
EBUCK
Look at that!! Only on the council for what, 20 minutes, and already soliciting donations!!
I think we got a winner here LOL!
EBUCK
Well, I like it, but I have a somewhat twisted sense of humor, as well.! ;o)
BTW, have you donated yet?
Gonna whip out my wallet now! You can be sure, I'll be getting in touch with EBUCK...ASAP!
Keep up the good fight!
Grampa Dave will translate this. Since most of the fire was in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness where it is against the perverted Tree Hugging Law to fight a good fire, one caused by lightening. We the Klowns of the Floristry Circus will stand around the former Kalmiopsis Wilderness, holding hands and chanting Fire is Good! Fire is great!
This Druid Chanting will continue until we have had more than one significant rain.
In the meantime our Green Treehugging Butt Buddies in the media are putting out our Green Lies that these fires and in particuliar the Biscuit fire were really minor little fires. Minor Fires blown out of proportion by the evil conservatives on Free Republic and Bush, the bad president who wants to return common sense to our forests.
That would make me LOL if it weren't so true...and so sad.
"In the meantime our Green Treehugging Butt Buddies in the media are putting out our Green Lies that these fires and in particuliar the Biscuit fire were really minor little fires."
I can tell you that the news of the fires that I saw while in Mississippi and Texas reported that it was a big deal. Those are two very conservative states, though. I enjoyed the news much more than I do here! ;o)
Death To all Tyrant's !!
The Second Amendment...
America's Original Homeland Security !!
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