September 23, 2024 11:00 a.m.

There has been little growth on the Homestead Complex, burning in the Umpqua National Forest.

A UNF update said the fire is now listed at 35,735 acres.

On the Horse Heaven Fire, firefighter patrols discovered some hot spots in the northwest and northeast sides of the fire which they were able to extinguish. Along the south end of the fire, crews completed hand line work. Road work continues on the 5850 road on the east side of the Horse Heaven Fire area. On the east flank, crews are grading roads and masticating and chipping fuels. Firefighters have used helicopter water drops on some new hot spots.

On the Fuller Lake and Bullup 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. Firefighters used helicopter water drops to suppress emerging hot spots.

On the No Man Fire, firefighters are finding and extinguishing a few scattered hot spots. Crews are currently repairing dozer line on the south flank.

Warm and dry days with temperatures in the 70s and 80s are expected along with light winds from the east accompanied by a drying trend. Fire behavior is expected to slowly increase as the warm dry weather continues.

For more information on the Homestead Complext, go to: https://www.facebook.com/HomesteadComplexFireInfo