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Crews Advance Emigrant Fire Containment as Western Flank Chipping Nears Completion

Chipping that reduces ladder fuels is allowing patrol on secured sections with mop up underway.

Overview

  • Most chipping is complete along the western perimeter, allowing patrol and mop up where conditions allow.
  • On the northern perimeter, the fire remains south of the Middle Fork Willamette River with holding lines in place.
  • Along the eastern perimeter, crews completed chipping on Forest Road 21 and are transitioning to patrol and mop up; chipping and mastication continue on the southern holding lines.
  • Warm, dry conditions persist today with offshore winds tapering, and onshore flow is forecast to increase humidity Thursday and Friday.
  • Officials last reported the fire at 32,347 acres and 34% containment under a full suppression strategy, and closures plus a TFR remain in effect.