August 1, 2024 10:50 a.m. 

The Homestead Complex has seen slight growth to 2,043 acres, and remains 5 percent contained.

An Umpqua National Forest update said there are 488 personnel currently working on fires in the complex.

Fire activity is expected to increase due to dry winds and decreasing humidity. Temperatures have warmed by about 10 degrees. Smoke from neighboring fires across the region continue to lie in the valleys and the Glide area. The heavy smoke can act as a barrier to sunlight and may have a moderating effect on the fire.

Firefighters on the 770-acre No Man Fire are working to strengthen the west line by removing standing dead trees, other hazardous trees and brush. Crews are also adding hose lays to finished fire line, prepping Forest Road 3806, and securing rolling debris from spreading fire downhill.

Crews on the 187-acre Salmon 33 Fire continue to prep Forest Road 3815 by removing fuels from around the fire line and by laying hose. Additional crews are prepping the area around the communications tower.

Handline is being constructed between Horse Heaven Creek and FR 3831-015 as well as FR 3831 on the Horse Heaven Creek Fire.

Crews continue to catch, contain and extinguish spot fires on the 253-acre Reynolds Butte Fire. Burn out operations are continuing in isolated spots of heavy fuels that have potential to cause spotting over the line.

The Fuller Lake Fire is 82 acres. Crews continue scouting missions to determine the best routes for line construction.

Crews on the 144-acres Bullpup Lake Fire are continuing their brushing operations on the Bullpup Lake Trail and FR3850-300 north of the fire.

Crews continue to parol and monitor the 34-acre Lost Bucket Fire which remains contained.

More information on the Homestead Complex is available at: https://www.facebook.com/HomesteadComplexFireInfo