August 14, 2022 2:30 p.m.

Firefighters took advantage of an extended period of gentler weather to improve lines on all fires.

The latest update from Northwest Incident Management Team 6 said on the Windigo Fire, containment grew to 60 percent as crews extended 100-foot mop up operations on the perimeter. Crews are continuing to work direct, utilizing dry mop up operations to secure fire lines in the Windigo Butte area. The update said crews use dry mop up methods -mixing dirt into the ashes, when water isn’t available to cool down the burned edge of the fire.

The Lakeview Hotshots have successfully completed a backburn on the southwest edge of the Potter Fire. They are now conducting strategic firing operations using a drone, aiming to control fire growth on the west flank of the fire. Mop up operations continue to secure the perimeter of the fire.

The Big Swamp Fire is at 121 acres. Crews will continue to reinforce lines along the southeast flank and use direct fire operations where possible, aiming to reinforce lines on the east and southern areas.

Resources on the fires include 888 total personnel. That consists of 26 hand crews, 22 engines, 11 dozers, 11 water tenders, eight Type 1 helicopters, one Type 3 helicopter and two fixed-wing scoopers.

The Windigo Fire is listed at 1,007 acres. The Potter Fire is approximately 425 acres.

Closures are in place for firefighter and public safety for all three fires. https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/umpqua/alerts-notices