August 23, 2022 11:30 a.m. 

Most lightning caused fires from last week’s storms have been contained on the Umpqua National Forest.

Pam Sichting of the UNF said all the fires, with the exception of the Camel Hump Fire which is being managed by Northwest Incident Management Team 10, have been contained. Sichting said firefighters will continue to patrol and monitor for any new smokes and heat. Ground patrols and aerial detection flights continue to search for any holdover or new starts.

Sichting said warmer and drier weather is returning to the Umpqua Basin this week with even warmer temperatures coming next week. Those recreating in the woods are asked to remain careful and stay informed on current fire restrictions as the number of visitors increases during the upcoming Labor Day weekend.

More information about the UNF is at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/umpqua