August 19, 2024 9:20 a.m.

Crews are shifting to suppression repair on the Dixon Fire, burning in the Days Creek and Tiller area.

While no fire growth has occurred for several days, crews continue to find and douse hot spots to further secure the fire perimeter. An update said in the northeast section of the fire, crews are combing through areas inside the perimeter and searching for any final heat as mop up nears completion. Along the northwest portion of the fire, where mop up has been largely completed, monitoring and patrol are underway.

Along the southeast extent of the fire, crews are removing hazard trees and smoking or smoldering vegetation. Suppression repair is underway to remove berms along dozer lines and install water bars to minimize soil erosion during rains.

No smoke was visible Sunday afternoon from the three lightning-caused fires extinguished after the recent thunderstorm. Douglas Forest Protective Association and Umpqua National Forest crews will continue to monitor and patrol those areas.

The Dixon Fire is listed at 1,970 acres with containment at 47 percent. It has cost nearly $8 million to fight, as of midday Monday.

More information on the Dixon Fire is available at: https://www.facebook.com/DixonFire2024