HOMESTEAD COMPLEX REMAINS 35 PERCENT CONTAINED

September 26, 2024 11:10 a.m.

The Homestead Complex, burning in the Umpqua National Forest, is 35 percent contained, and is listed at 35,860 acres.

A UNF update said on the Horse Heaven Fire, infrared detected hot spots in the northwest portion of the fire. Firefighters extinguished and mopped up those areas. Crews are patrolling in the south. Chipping and grading continue on the 3839 Road to the east of the Horse Heaven fire area. Firefighters used water drops to suppress hot spots in the north.

Smoke was seen on the Fuller Lake Fire Wednesday. New areas of fire are expected as fuels continue to dry out over the next few days. Fire will continue to back, creep, and smolder in the Boulder Creek Wilderness area.

On the northern part of the Bullpup Fire, crews are chipping, roads are being repaired, and culverts are being cleaned out.

No fire is currently being detected on the No Man Fire. Crews are maintaining a presence in the area for the next few days.

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