September 11, 2023 11:15 a.m.
The focus has shifted from suppression to mop up on the Tyree Ridge Complex, 20 miles northwest of Roseburg.
The complex is listed at 7,922 acres and is 48 percent contained. 1,214 people are assigned to the fires.
An update from Northwest Incident Management Team 3 said weather and fire behavior over the next few days will give crews a chance to strengthen containment lines and mop up perimeters. Higher temperatures and lower relative humidity are anticipated later in the week, which will test those lines.
Crews continue to mop up 200 feet into burnt areas around the fire perimeter and up to 300 feet into burnt areas around structures. These distances are subject to terrain, fuel types, fuel conditions and predicted weather. Handheld and drone infrared cameras verify mop-up operations to ensure no hot spots remain near structures or along control lines. Night infrared missions on the Cougar Creek Fire are being used to prioritize day-shift operations.
Good progress was made Sunday on hazard tree removal, increasing safety conditions for firefighting personnel.
Hubbard Creek Road is open to local residents only. There may be traffic delays.
Check evacuation levels and get more information on links:
https://www.facebook.com/tyeeridgecomplex