October 2, 2024 10:20 a.m. 

There has been minimal growth on the Homestead Complex, while the Diamond Complex remains unchanged as of midday Wednesday.

An Umpqua National Forest update said the Homestead Complex is up to 10,248 acres with containment remaining at 35 percent. The Diamond Complex is listed at 11,141 acres and 90 percent contained.

Very warm temperatures and low humidity in the afternoon produced an increase in fire activity Tuesday on the Horse Heaven and Fuller Lake fires. The warmer and drier weather caused scattered interior smokes to appear across several fires, but these pose no threat to established containment lines.

Fire activity on the Horse Heaven Fire picked up Tuesday afternoon after the inversion lifted. A heavy helicopter dropped several bucks of water on the northwest corner of the fire, successfully limited fire spread into the Horse Heaven Creek drainage. Mastication work continues on the north side of the fire. Grading will resume along Forest Service Road 3831. Crews and heavy equipment continue to chip woody debris and engine crews are dismantling and backhauling hose lines that are no longer necessary.

The Fuller Lake Fire became active again Tuesday afternoon, producing smokes as it backed into the Boulder Creek Wilderness. Fire crews and equipment completed suppression repairs on the eastern side of the fire, wrapping up final chipping and road repairs. Road work within the Bullpup Fire area continues to progress with FSR 3850 complete, and FSR 300 nearing completion.

A hot spot was detected on the No Man Fire Tuesday, which was determined to be interior and no threat to containment. Crews will continue to patrol and scout for additional smokes.

Warmer temperatures and very dry conditions are expected for the next couple of days.