September 21, 2024 10:00 a.m. 

Aerial detection Friday located additional hot spots in the Homestead Complex of fires, burning in the Umpqua National Forest.

A UNF update said crews will address those on Saturday. Firefighters are mopping up, widening and strengthening fire lines by extinguishing hot spots and removing fuels. A large helicopter Friday supported firefighters on the ground, dropping 2,900 gallons of water. Crews are also clearing and repairing roads impacted by the fires and by fire suppression activities. The goal of these fire suppression and repair efforts is to protect the values at risk: communities and infrastructure; private timber lands and public resources, including recreation opportunities and fish spawning habitat.

On the Horse Heaven Fire, firefighters found a spot fire Friday at the northeast corner, based on seeing smoke. Crews got line around the spot and contained it. Hand crews are working in that area, near the 915 road spur. Engines are supporting where they have access.

On the Fuller Lake and Bullpup Fires, firefighters Friday improved fire line around a slopover and spot fire near the 380 and 3810 roads, to ensure they stay in check with the warmer drier weather. Moving south on the 3810 road, a processor is pulling logs out, then a masticator is working behind on the indirect fire line along the Boulder Creek Wilderness.

On the No Man Fire, infrared detection showed some new heat on the west flank, inside the fire line. Crews engaged the hot spots Friday and are currently monitoring them. Two excavators are working at the south flank and engines are patrolling the indirect fire perimeter lines.

The weather is expected to be warmer and drier.

The Homestead Complex is 33 percent contained, at 35,709 acres.

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