August 5, 2021 4:30 a.m. 

The Skyline Ridge Complex of fires is now just over 980 acres.

An update from the Northwest Incident Management Team 1 said smoke from fires burning in northern California dampened fire activity on Wednesday. The complex is comprised of 24 fires burning on public and private lands east of Canyonville.

The update said the smoky conditions allowed firefighters to make progress corralling the blazes. The fires showed occasional activity, making short runs, but overall growth was limited. Containment remains at 0 percent.

On the Poole Creek Fire, crews with heavy equipment began opening roads in preparation for a sustained suppression effort. In the Upper Cow Creek area, firefighters completed a containment line around the Ike Butte Fire and laid hoses to support mop-up operations. Crews had a successful day on the Galesville Fire, securing fire line and installing hose lays. Firefighters were also engaged on the O’Shea Creek, Packard Creek, Hill Creek and Sweat Creek fires.

The fire area remains under a Red Flag warning due to low humidity and unstable conditions. The forecast calls for increasing humidity which will also moderate fire behavior in finer fuels. Larger fuels, such as downed trees, will continue to burn especially on ridge tops. Smoke accumulation in the lower drainages could pose driving hazards for