The primary strategy for the Labrador Fire today is for
firefighters to continue to scout and size up the fire situation, looking for
opportunities to create indirect fire line due to the combined challenges of
rugged terrain and extreme conditions. The fire is currently estimated to
be 400 acres in size. Aerial resources and crews are being shared with
other fires in southwest Oregon based on priorities and needs.
Multiple agencies, including the Forest Service, the Bureau
of Land Management, the State of Oregon, Fire Protection Agencies, local and
volunteer fire departments and local counties are working cooperatively
together to coordinate and effectively use the firefighting resources
available.
A north/northwest air flow is predicted over the Labrador
Fire area today, with temperatures a bit cooler, winds a bit less gusty and
better humidity recoveries predicted, particularly in the lower
elevations. Fire spread is expected to be more active on the ridge
tops.
Residents should continue to expect smoke impacts over an
extended period of time in the Rogue Valley and beyond. Air quality specialists
have been requested to assist with air quality monitoring in cooperation with
the Department of Environmental Quality. More information will become available
to the public regarding smoke impacts in the coming days.
The Labrador Fire is located south of the Illinois River and
downstream of Oak Flat, approximately 1 mile SW of Briggs Creek Campground and
within 1 mile (east) of the Kalmiopsis Wilderness (legal description T37N, R9W,
Sec 7).
Oregon Team 2 (Brett Fillis) assumed management of the
Labrador Fire at 6:00 a.m. this morning. The fire Incident Command Post is
located at Lake Selmac.
[ posted by Virginia Gibbons, public affairs, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest ]
