August 30, 2024 10:00 a.m.
The Homestead Complex, burning on the Umpqua National Forest, remains 60 percent contained and at 5,910 acres as of midday Friday/.
A UNF update said the focal point on the complex is to complete primary and secondary control lines. The objective will be accomplished by mopping up to cool any remaining spots, chipping vegetation near these lines, and patrolling to ensure that fire lines are secure.
Fire updates:
*Horse Heaven Creek Fire remains at 2,298 acres. Fire crews are continuing with containment and prep work. However, the prep work on the Ridge Road has been completed. Fire behavior is at a minimum. Chipping along roads to the northeast of the fire is progressing according to plan. Hand crews will remain to complete chipping operations.
*No Man Fire is at 2,076 acres. The containment plan will continue as planned. Chipping operations will continue to strengthen primary and secondary containment lines around the fire. The fire is continuing to hold.
*Bullpup Fire remains at 476 acres with the Fuller Lake Fire staying at 418 acres. Suppression repair on the Bullpup Fire is ongoing and will take several days to complete. On the Fuller Lake Fire, line improvement on the 200 and 300 Roads is nearing completion.
More information on the Homestead Complex is at: https://www.facebook.com/HomesteadComplexFireInfo