August 24, 2023 10:30 a.m. 

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

An update from the Pacific Northwest Incident Management Team 2 said burnout operations on the northwest area of the fire have successfully removed most unburned fuels between primary containment lines and the edge of the fire. Crews are focused on identifying hotspots and mopping up within containment lines in the Little Fall area to strengthen and widen existing fire lines. Around the remainder of the fire perimeter, firefighters are increasing the depth of the line, and patrolling where lines are confidently secure.

Firefighters are prepared to quickly respond to any increase in fire behavior. Air resources will support all on-ground firefighting activities as visibility allows.

The Bedrock Fire is listed at 31,546 acres. Seven hundred twenty-six people are assigned to the fire. Updates are linked: https://www.facebook.com/BedrockFire2023