September 22, 2024 2:20 p.m.

The Homestead Complex, burning in the Umpqua National Forest, is 35 percent contained, as of midday Sunday.

A UNF fire update said the fire is listed at 35,721 acres.

Individual fires:

*On the Horse Heaven Fire, a masticator is working north on the 3829 road, with a crew chipping and removing brush behind. A crew hiked in from the southwest to evaluate hoses and pumps and determine how to remove any unneeded equipment. On the north flank, firefighters continue checking on hot spots.

*On the Fuller Lake and Bullpup fires, a chipper and excavator are working on the 200 and 300 roads on the north flank. On the west flank of the fire, crews are chipping fuels and installing water bars on dozer lines. On the east flank, firefighters are mopping up along the fire edge.

*On the No Man Fire, infrared detection showed heat near the finger on the west flank within 100 yards of the fire line. Firefighters took care of it on Saturday. Crews are currently repairing dozer line on the south flank. They are using an excavator to scatter vegetation and close fire lines and old road beds near Chilcoot Mountain.

Details about the Homestead Complex are at: https://www.facebook.com/HomesteadComplexFireInfo/