Firefighters continue strengthening control lines across the East Evans Creek Fire, with the latest report showing containment increasing to 33%.
The Oregon Department of Forestry reports many resources are shifting to day operations as the fire has remained in its footprint for multiple shifts at 15,705 acres with no overnight growth.
Established control lines have been held, with protection around homes strengthened as part of ongoing suppression efforts. Oregon State Fire Marshal resources are returning to their home agencies. Unneeded resources are being released to mobilize for other state incidents.
Crews are using handheld infrared cameras and Unmanned Aircraft Systems to locate residual heat around the Board Mountain spot fire and along the edge of the main fire. Thunderstorms yesterday with 30 to 35 mph winds passed over the fire area, increasing visible smoke.
Today, crews remain focused strengthening the established containment lines and further securing the perimeter, 63 miles of fireline have been constructed around the fire. Air assets continue to support the incident with aerial observation for ground crew intel and water drops to cool areas of heat. Interior parts of the fire are still smoldering with dry fuel.
The following evacuations are active by level:
- Evacuation Level 2 Be Set: Zones JAC-016, JAC-017, JAC-026, JAC-109, JAC-124, JAC-126, JAC-147, JAC-148, JAC-149, and JAC-203-B.
- Evacuation Level 1 Be Ready: Zones JAC-003, JAC-004, JAC-014, JAC-036, JAC-111, JAC-112, JAC-127, JAC-131, JAC-132, JAC-133, JAC-134, JAC-158, JAC-161, JAC-203-A, and JAC-204, and Shady Cove Zones SHC-151, SHC-152, SHC-153, SHC-154, SHC-156, and SHC-157.
As evacuation levels continue to decrease, the American Red Cross shelter at Eagle Point Middle School closed today.
