August 6, 2021 4:10 a.m.

The Devil’s Knob Complex is burning in 466 acres and includes 38 fires, with the majority burning in the Tiller Ranger District on the Umpqua National Forest.

An update from Northwest Incident Management Team 8 said the Complex is situated between the Rough Patch Complex and the Jack Fire to the north, and the Skyline Ridge Complex to the southwest.

Firefighters are scouting for and suppressing small incidents and prioritizing opportunities on larger fires with the highest probability of success. There are 8 larger incidents of concern within the Complex that firefighters are focusing on:

*The Wildcat Fire which is at 50 acres and close to residences

*446 Fire – It is 7 acres and increased in activity on Thursday, threatening residences in the Beaver Creek area.

*Mule Creek Fire – 300 acres

*Big Hamlin Fire – 200 acres

*Smith Fire – 140 acres

*Little Applegate Fire – 150 acres

*Railroad Fire – 50 acres

*Section 30 Fire – 75 acres

The update said firefighters are working to construct fire line, mop-up hot spots to secure lines and patrol those fires recently contained.

357 people are working on the Devil’s Knob Complex.