DIAMOND COMPLEX 5,188 ACRES, 9 PERCENT CONTAINED

July 30, 2024 11:40 a.m.

The Diamond Complex on the Umpqua National Forest remains estimated at 5,188 acres and is now 9 percent contained. The Middle Fork is still at 715 acres and 1 percent contained, burning in Crater Lake National Park.

A UNF update said fire behavior should be limited to backing, flanking, creeping and smoldering, especially under the canopy. Torching is possible, but unlikely.

The largest fires are:

*Pine Bench Fire: 1,981 acres and zero percent contained. It is north of Highway 138 near Dry Creek.

*Trail Fire: 825 acres and 25 percent contained. It is east of Highway 138 on the west slope of Mt. Thielsen.

*Lemolo Fire: 804 acres and zero percent contained. It is north of Lemolo Lake on Bunker Hill.

*Potter Fire: 690 acres and zero percent contained. It is north of Highway 138, about 2 miles south of Potter Mountain.

*Watson Fire: 223 acres and 50 percent contained. It is north of Highway 138 on Watson Ridge:

Smoke will remain in the area and may reduce visibility and hinder air operations.

More information on the Diamond Complex is on its Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562801135716