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