Crews working the 573 acre Fielder Mountain Fire focused on mop-up around the perimeter, while 300 feet of mop-up near homes have been reached. Containment is now at 29%.
The Oregon Department of Forestry reports firefighters continued working along the fire's edge, working deeper into the blaze to strengthen the fireline.
The constructed line in many areas of the fire is “cupped” to catch rolling debris and reduce the potential of burning material crossing the line. Firefighters remain alert for any fire outside the existing line. Felling of trees and snags is ongoing. Terrain and poor road access limited water delivery for mop-up activities.
Firefighters are using water efficiently to extinguish burning material as they methodically grid the area adjacent to the line and have been using helicopters to fill portable tanks for hoselays.
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office reports there is a Level 2: BE SET warning in effect for Zone JAC-052, as is a Level 1: BE READY warning for Zone ROR-053.
