August 10, 2022 11:00 a.m.

Cooler temperatures and calmer winds led to progress on the Windigo and Potter fires on Monday.

An update from Northwest Incident Management Team 6 said light showers and thunderstorms moved through the area, resulting in minor amounts of precipitation.

Crews on the Windigo Fire have strengthened line around the entire perimeter, increasing the mop up depth to 100 feet in some portions. Work on mop up operations to secure the line around the fire continues.

Firefighters on the Potter Fire expect to perform strategic firing operations on the eastern and northern flanks, as well as continue mop up operations and improve fire lines.

The update said the Big Swamp Fire is at 117 acres. Crews continue to secure line with support from aviation resources. Firefighters will work to find opportunities to go direct on portions of the fire, secure lines and conduct mop up operations.

Resources on the fires include 791 total personnel comprised of 13 hand crews, 24 engines, 11 dozers, 12 water tenders, nine Type 1 helicopters and one Type 3 helicopter. Two fixed-wing scoopers are available out of Eugene.

Afternoon temperatures are expected to reach 75 to 80 degrees. Southwest winds with speeds between 5 and 10 miles per hour and gusts up to 20 miles per hour on ridge tops are expected. Fire spotting distances may be up to .25 to .4 miles with a 45 to 75 percent chance of ignition on dry fuels.

The Windigo Fire size has been reduced to 1,009 acres while the Potter Fire has grown to 306 acres. That is an increase of 27 acres.

Residents are asked to following the Windigo and Potter closure orders: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/willamette/alerts-notices/?cid=fseprd552029&fbclid=IwAR0ZYB_nXgUizysneDLDX78_8EB2yYEhIEPpPCFfmRxnGSqQH6AnJPHiYOs