August 4, 2022 10:30 a.m.

There was minimal growth on the Windigo and Potter fires on Wednesday.

A report from Northwest Incident Management Team 6 said air and ground resources continue to work on initial attack addressing fourteen lightning strikes and multiple spot fires outside of the fire perimeters. The start near Dome Rock is now being referred to as the Shelter Fire. It is currently three acres and 80 percent lined around the perimeter. The LaGrande Hot Shot crew was able to fully contain an additional small fire.

The Windigo Fire is currently pushing east around the butte. Water hose was put along the southeast corner as well as one load of fire retardant. Eastside resources will work on primary and alternate lines to keep the fire west of the Pacific Crest Trail. Staff on the northwest side will continue to lay hose and monitor the perimeter.

Wednesday, crews on the Potter Fire continued to clear roads and create connecting lines around the perimeter. Resources are now focusing on improving line and scouting for ways to go more direct. Initial attack will continue in both areas with the support of two Type 1 helicopters and one Type 3 helicopter.

Fire behavior will continue to be moderate with cooler afternoon high temperatures. The WIndigo Fire is now at 1,093 acres while the Potter Fire is at 125 acres. Both are zero percent contained.

The Pacific Crest Trail is closed from Highway 138 to Highway 58. Some Forest Service roads are closed in the area of the fires. The Toketee Air Strip is also closed.