July 24, 2021 12:20 p.m.

The Jack Fire, burning on the Umpqua National Forest, is 57 percent contained, and is at 19,956 acres.

An update from Northwest Incident Management Team 10 said 606 people are working at the fire.

North of Highway 138E, fire activity continues to stay within the control line perimeter. Crews are patrolling the area and collecting equipment not being utilized on the fire.

South of Highway 138E, on the west flank, firefighters are patrolling to ensure that the fire will stay within containment lines. Along the southeast flank, good progress was accomplished during burnout operations which reinforces and strengthens control lines. Burning operations are resuming which means that smoke may be visible to the public. Crews along the eastern portion are improving handline near the Twin Lakes area and using mechanical equipment where feasible.

Firefighters continue to patrol the Dry Creek area and Horseshoe Bend campground to maintain the safety of those locations.

Air support consists of four helicopters; two Heavy Type 1 helicopters with buckets, one Heavy Type 1 helicopter with a tank along with one Light Type 3 helicopter.

For more information on the Jack Fire, follow its Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/JackFire2021