August 19, 2021 9:20 a.m. 

The Devil’s Knob Complex of Fires, on the Tiller Ranger District of the Umpqua National Service, has grown by over 1,200 acres.

An update from Great Basin Incident Management Team 2 said control lines on the west side of the Big Hamlin Fire are holding well. Firefighters are working on options for primary and alternate lines and expect to make additional progress on the west flank over the next several days. Fire crews are looking for additional lines on the south and southeast flank, working off the primary road system, and plan to conduct burnout operations on the south flank. A small spot fire was contained on the north side.

The update said on the Smith Fire, firefighters continue to work on indirect and primary fire line. Construction of additional line continues with some burning operations to secure and protect lands west of the fire. The 100 plus acre spot fire across the South Umpqua River to the east side has been challenging firefighters, although some good progress is being made.

The Devil’s Knob Complex is just over 16,920 acres and remains 15 percent contained.