August 18, 2024 2:10 p.m.   

The Homestead Complex on the Umpqua National Forest includes 7 fires totaling 5,832 acres with an overall containment of 31 percent.

A UNF update said there are 771 personnel currently assigned to the complex. Northern Rockies Team 6 Is taking over management of the complex as of Monday morning.

Sunday, fire managers were assessing, evaluating and adjusting operations in response to impacts Saturday’s thunderstorms may have left behind on the fire, including concerns for firefighter safety such as road conditions, tree hazards and debris. Once fire managers have assessed the situation, a plan to safely re-engage suppression operations will be put into action. Firefighters are on the lookout for any new lightning caused fire starts and will be available as initial attack resources for the North Umpqua Ranger District north of Highway 138, coordinating response with the local fire resources.

Saturday afternoon, fire managers implemented their safety plan once it was evident that the thunderstorms were going to pass over the complex. They directed that all operations be discontinued and that all personnel return to their fire camp as a safety measure.

Specific acreage totals for each fire will be updated with the Monday report.

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