July 23, 2024 10:50 a.m.  

The Homestead Complex, burning in the Umpqua National Forest, is nearing a total size of 800 acres as of midday Tuesday.

A UNF update said more than 200 people are assigned to the complex.

The No Man Fire, north of Chilcoot Mountain near No Man Creek saw moderate fire activity Monday. It is located approximately thirteen miles east of Glide. The steep rugged terrain means it is unlikely that firefighters will be working on the ground close to the fire’s edge. Great Basin Team 5 is working with cooperators west of the fire to develop plans for indirect control lines.

Firefighters assigned to the Horse Heaven Creek Fire and Reynolds Butte Fire will continue building direct containment lines in areas where they have the highest probability of success.

The Lost Bucket Fire has line built and hose laid around it, due to the work of crews from the Douglas Forest Protective Association.

The Umpqua National Forest issued a Forest Closure order on July 20th in response to fire activity to protect public and wildland firefighter safety. This closure impacts all of the Cottage Grove Ranger District and parts of the Diamond Lake, North Umpqua and Tiller ranger districts. The closure includes the Boulder Flat Campground and boat launch. Canton Creek is the boundary of the closure but is open. To view the order, go to: www.fs.usda.gov/umpqua.