August 8, 2024 9:30 a.m. 

The Homestead Complex, burning in the Umpqua National Forest, has grown to 3,384, with containment remaining at 14 percent.

A UNF update said 455 people are working on the fire. It is being managed by Northwest Incident Management Team 8.

Wednesday on the 1,269-acre No Man Fire, all lines are holding despite increased fire activity. The spot fire that occurred Tuesday night continues to be mopped up. Additional engine crews from the Douglas Forest Protective Association are providing nightshift operations. Crews continue to prep and lay hose along roads serving as control lines.

On the 953-acre Horse Heaven fire, the fire has been active in the Windy Creek drainage. Firefighters installed a half mile of hoselay on the north flank. Snag falling operations continued along the road system intended to serve as a control line.

On the 228-acre Fuller Lake and 340-Bullpup fires, crews mopped up a spot near the 300 Road. On the 324-acre Reynolds Butte Fire, hotshot crews worked to contain an approximate fire acre slopover that crossed a handline off of the 349 Road. On the 236-acre Salmon 33 Fire crews continued to construct and strengthen both direct and indirect control lines along the southern flank on the 3806 Road.

The forecast again includes smoky and hazy conditions in the valley and sheltered drainages for most of the day. Temperatures will be in the 70s to mid-80s in the higher elevations and mid-80s to lower 90s in the lower elevations.

More Homestead Complex Fire information is available at: https://www.facebook.com/HomesteadComplexFireInfo