August 27, 2024 10:40 a.m.

The Homestead Complex, burning on the Umpqua National Forest, is now 50 percent contained, with just slight growth to 5,909 acres.

A UNF update said favorable weather conditions on Monday allowed fire crews to make progress toward achieving containment goals. Fire managers are optimistic and expect to see continued good results from the work that is being done on the ground.

Fire updates:

*Horse Heaven Creek Fire is at 2,296 acres. Crews finished removing logs on the east side on Monday. Helicopter bucket drops were utilized and are continuing as needed to cool hot spots on the northern part of the fire. Firefighters are likely to finish a direct fire line on the northeast side of the complex.

*No Man Fire is 2,076 acres. Chipping operations are improving containment lines on the south side of the fire while improvements are being made to indirect lines on the east side.

*Bullpup Fire is at 476 acres with the Fuller Lake Fire at 418 acres. Hotshot crews are making excellent progress building a suppression line on the northside of the Bullpup Fire while favorable conditions are allowing firefighters on the Fuller Lake Fire to build direct fire line.

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