Release Date: September 19, 2014, 9:00 AM Onion Mountain Fire Evacuation Advisories Grants Pass, OR - Effective Friday, September 19, 2014 at 9:00 am, we are continuing some of the Level 1 evacuation advisories, however some of those Level 1 Evacuation areas were lifted this morning at 6:00 am. Please see below the advisories that are still in effect and the ones that are being discontinued. The fire was estimated this morning to be approximately 4102 acres with 20% containment with growth to the north. Firefighters had another productive day building containment lines around a good portion of the fire perimeter, taking advantage of decreased burning conditions from cool, wet weather. Crews progressed significantly in their effort to contain the western and northern flanks by constructing direct line along the unchecked fire edge. Crews began installing pumps and hoselays so that water can be used to bolster completed handline and dozer line and begin mopping up burning materials along the fire perimeter. As a contingency or back up plan, crews and heavy equipment will continue brushing road systems and use chippers to dispose of the debris. The majority of aircraft assigned to the fire remained grounded yesterday due to poor visibility, but clear skies today should enable helicopters and airplanes to assist the firefighting effort by dropping water and providing aerial surveillance. Fire personnel will now dig in as hot and dry weather paired with steady east winds and poor overnight humidity recovery should elevate fire activity and test existing control lines over the next few days. The forecast calls for daytime highs in the mid-70s and mid-80s with relative humidity bottoming out at 20 to 25 percent. Approximately 150 people attended the public meeting last night at Fleming Middle School. Fire management team members and local agency representatives addressed the audience providing the fire situation, dispelling community rumors, and answering questions from concerned citizens. LEVEL ONE Evacuation Advisory STILL IN EFFECT are: 1. The entire Pickett Creek area, including Pickett Creek Rd, West Pickett Creek Rd and all roads off of those. Everything North of the Robertson Bridge on the West side of the Rogue River. 2. All of the Shan Creek Rd. system from Riverbanks Rd. to the west. 3. All of Taylor Creek Rd. (FS25 Rd) road system from Galice Road, including connection to the 2509 Road that enters Hwy. 199 at the top of Hayes Hill. 4. Galice Creek Rd. from Galice Rd. to Soldier Camp. LEVEL ONE Evacuations which are being lifted to NO ADVISORY This Morning at 6:00 am. 1. All of Limpy Creek Rd. system from Riverbanks Rd. to the west. 2. Riverbanks Rd. from Limpy Creek Rd. to the Robertson Bridge. Reminder of what a Level 1 consists of: A Level I Evacuation is “Be Ready”. “Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in their area, monitor emergency services websites and local media outlets for information. Access to the Fire area is being limited by multiple staffed road blocks on all sides of the fire. For up to date notifications, please sign up for FlashAlert notifications go to https://flashalert.net and sign up for alerts from the various agencies. For more specific fire questions, you can call the Onion Mountain Fire Information staffed by the Fire Team at 541-471-7441 or view online at inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4111/.
Posted on: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 16:22:25 +0000
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