September 18, 2023 4:00 a.m.

The Chilcoot Fire is in mop up, and the Ridge Fire is in patrol status, in the Umpqua National Forest.

An update from Northwest Team 6 said crews are working to secure control lines along the western and eastern flanks of the Chilcoot Fire. Crews engaged a one-acre slop over along the southern flank where the fire remains most active. A combination of direct and indirect containment lines has been constructed along the southern flank that connect a network of roads with dozer and hand lines. Fire managers plan to conduct an isolated, strategic firing operation along these areas of indirect containment lines to secure the fire perimeter. Aviation resources will continue to support ground crews with water drops during the ignition operation as they work areas of heat that pose a threat to control lines.

On the Ridge Fire, control lines are mopped up and secured up to 250 feet interior. An engine will continue to patrol the fire perimeter. Fire personnel are confident the fire will remain within the current footprint. Unless there is an unexpected event or change in situation, this will be the final update for the Ridge Fire.

Fire updates are linked: https://www.facebook.com/chilcootridgefires2023