August 28, 2024 9:50 a.m.

The Homestead Complex, burning on the Umpqua National Forest, remains 50 percent contained, and at 5,909 acres as of mid-day Wednesday.

A UNF update said on Tuesday a weather system moved into the area and brought cooler temperatures and higher relative humidities, which makes for optimal fire suppression. However, higher wind speed moved into the area as well. Crews were able to take advantage of the cooler weather and hold lines with the increased wind speed. Hotter and drier conditions are forecast through Saturday, increasing critical fire weather. Due to recent work and previous good weather, fire behavior remains minimal and in a holding pattern. It will take significant hot and dry conditions for an extended period to increase fire behavior at this point.

Fire updates:

*Horse Heaven Creek Fire remains at 2,296 acres. Direct fire line was completed at the end of shift on Tuesday on the northwest corner of the fire. Chipping continues along the primary and secondary control lines to remove heavy fuels.

*No Man Fire remains at 2,076 acres. Suppression repair has started on the fire, with mop-up continuing along the south perimeter, and monitoring overall. The fire perimeter is looking cold on the edges with smoldering in the drainages and interior.

*Bullpup Fire remains at 476 acres while the Fuller Lake Fire is still at 418 acres. Progress continues as hotshot crews advance direct line along the north end of the fire. Completion of this direct control line is expected to be finished soon. On the Fuller Lake Fire efforts are continuing with direct and indirect control line and continued removal of heavy fuels and logs.

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