September 30, 2024 10:50 a.m. 

There has only been slight growth on the Homestead Complex which is listed at 10,041 acres and 35 percent contained as of midday Monday.

The Diamond Complex remains at 11,141 acres and 90 percent contained.

An Umpqua National Forest update said fire activity was influenced by gusty, dry conditions Sunday. That resulted in tree torching, backing and creeping fire behavior on the Horse Heaven and Fuller Lake fires.

Firefighters continue mop up and patrol work on the Horse Heaven Fire. A heavy helicopter dropped 13,500 gallons of water Sunday to slow fire activity in the northwestern portion of the fire. On the southern perimeter, engine crews removed hose from the fire line from where it was no longer needed. Masticators finished work along Forest Service Road 3831 on the north side of the fire. Additional chipping, grading and mastication will continue in other areas of the fire. Resource advisors will assess their suppression repairs to ensure this work will be effective in preventing further resource damage.

The Fuller Lake Fire continues to produce visible smoke as it backs and creeps into the Boulder Creek Wilderness. Firefighters are engaged in ongoing chipping and hazard tree removal along roads outside the wilderness area. On the Bullpup Fire, crews and excavators are making excellent progress with clean-up along FSRs 200, 300 and 3810. Grading continues along FSR 5850.

The No Man Fire remains in patrol and monitor status.

On the Diamond Complex, chipping equipment continues to mulch woody debris on the Potter Fire. Dump trucks are hauling these chips to the Diamond Lake area. The Pine Bench Fire continues to show no visible smoke.