August 9, 2024 9:45 a.m. 

The Homestead Complex, burning in the Umpqua National Forest, is up to 3,726 acres, and remains 14 percent contained.

A UNF update said the fire is being managed by Northwest Incident Management Team 8.

Friday on the 1,334-acre No Man Fire, control line on the west flank continued to prevent westerly movement on the fire. The fire remained active in the southeast corner and northern flanks of the fire as crews resumed tactical burnout operations. Burnout operations were supported with helicopter bucket drops. Additional tactical burnout operations are planned for Saturday.

On the 237-acre Salmon 33 Fire, the fire was active along the northeastern flank near the 3815 Road. Crews assessed the south flank for further containment. Two engines were assigned to the area for nightshift patrol operations. Firefighters on the 997-acre Horse Heaven Creek Fire continued improving and plumbing line with hoselays along the north side of Windy Creek. On the 253-acre Fuller Lake Fire on the east side of Fuller Lake, the fire continued to back down to the 5851 Road that is serving as a control line.

On the 361-acre Bullpup Fire, firefighters continued snag falling operations along the 5851 Road and strengthened control lines. On the 330-acre Reynolds Butte Fire, firefighters continued to be successful with establishing more direct dozer line on the eastern flank of the fire off the 3850 Road.

More information about the Homestead Complex is at: https://www.facebook.com/HomesteadComplexFireInfo