August 22, 2023 10:40 a.m. 

The Bedrock Fire burning in the Willamette National Forest is now thirty-five percent contained.

An update from Pacific Northwest Incident Management Team 2 said much of the fire perimeter, while not yet declared contained, is now in what fire managers call “patrol status”. The fire lines along much of the north, east, and southern sections have been secure for many days but firefighters are still working, patrolling, and taking any necessary actions to keep remaining pockets of fire inside the perimeter.

The most active area remains to the south of Little Fall Creek on the northwest corner of the fire area, between Deer Mountain and Forest System Road 1818. The fire has been gradually moving downhill toward the creek. Firefighters have been creating and strengthening bulldozer and handlines, as well as preparing roads to use as control features. Cooler temperatures and higher humidity should help moderate fire behavior and give firefighters time to complete that work. When preparations are complete and if conditions are right, firefighters plan to “burn out” the area between Little Fall Creek Road and the advancing fire.

The Bedrock Fire is listed at 30,554 acres. Seven hundred sixty people are assigned to the fire. Fire updates are available at: https://www.facebook.com/BedrockFire2023