Lakeview, OR – Crews continue to make progress on the Fox Complex fires. This evening crews started a small burnout operation along the northern line of the Patton Meadow Fire beginning the process of “black lining” in the steep, rocky terrain. They will continue burnout operations along the northern perimeter as weather conditions allow.
While a small spot fire was discovered and extinguished on the south end of the fire south of Highway 140, the southern edge continues to improve with mop-up operations hitting 50 feet into the fire’s interior. The spot fire had been smoldering beneath the surface for a few days and flared up due to increased wind in the area. Crews were able to catch the fire without difficulty.
Crews on the west edge, along Patton Meadow Lane, have also reached a depth of 50 feet with mop-up activities. Crews on the eastern edge are working to extinguish hot spots and begin transitioning to mop-up.
OSFM currently has 8 task forces assigned to the Patton Meadow Fire. OSFM crews patrolled the perimeter of the fire and structures to work on strengthening the fire line. Task forces assisted our local wildland partners with an initial attack of a fire that began between Lakeview and Bly along Highway 140. The task forces and crews were able to extinguish the fire quickly.
With the successful efforts on the Willow Valley Fire, tonight will be the last night shift on the fire. Tomorrow will be the last day shift with the fire team handing the fire back to the local ODF Lake Unit Friday.
ODF Team 3, OSFM Blue Team, and Lake County Sheriff’s Office would like to invite you to a Fireside Chat with the Fox Complex Leadership. Please join us on Thursday, August 19, at 2:00 pm on the front lawn of the Lake County Fairgrounds. Details can be found here – https://fb.me/e/2CIkOohpD
