July 13, 2021 11:40 a.m. 

The Jack Fire is approaching 14,000 acres and is 15 percent contained.

An update from Northwest Incident Management Team 9 said the fire is estimated at 13,795 aces as of mid-morning Tuesday. The update said the increase in acres is within planned control lines. North of Highway 138E, firefighters continue to make good progress to strengthen, hold and secure containment lines in the northern and eastern portions of the fire. Mop-up continues along the perimeter of the fire. Crews continue burning vegetation along containment lines moving south towards Dry Creek and north to connect with lines established along the 4713 Road. In the Dry Creek area, crews plan to complete work burning vegetation around the structures to prevent encroachment.

South of Highway 138E, crews have established anchor points on the western and eastern flanks. Working from anchor points near Twin Lakes, crews are utilizing trails, roads, and hand lines to hold the fire near Calf Creek. On the western perimeter of the fire, crews are holding the line and will continue to burn vegetation where necessary to prevent fire spread east of the 4714 Road. The update said on the southern-most edge of the fire, resources continue to prepare containment lines while also scouting for control line options closer to the fire’s active front.

Task Forces with the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office have demobilized and delegation of authority has been transferred back to the Douglas Forest Protective Association.

Evacuation levels and locations are unchanged for the Jack Fire. Highway 138E remains closed from Steamboat Creek to milepost 55.