INCIDENT SUMMARY
Fire Location
The Withers Fire is located on Lakeview District, BLM territory, approximately 1 mile north of Paisley, OR.
Fire Fuels
The Fire is burning in brush and short grass.
Current Conditions
Minimal fire behavior. Backing and creeping. It is currently at a 65% containment status.
Threats
Residences threatened.
Road Closures
- Forest Road No. 33, also known as the River Road
- From the junction with Forest Road No. 3315 (also known as the High Road) to Jones Crossing
- Forest Road No. 3315 from the junction with Forest Road No. 33 to the intersection with Forest Road No. 3360 are closed.
- Travelers must detour through Government Harvey Pass to access areas west and south of the fire zones.
RESOURCES
Fire Response
231 personnel are assigned to this incident.
EVACUATIONS
Orders
Lifted Level 1 evacuation yesterday. Planning to transfer to the local unit on 8/23/16 (Tuesday).
WEATHER
Current Weather
Today will be the fifth day of temperatures in the 90s, 5-10 degrees higher than normal, with the potential for gusty winds in the afternoon. A Red Flag Warning will be in effect from noon to 9 p.m.
Fire danger remains extreme.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Hashtags
#OrWILDFIRE –> #NWFireBlogOR –> #WithersFire
Follow us!
@nwfireblog (Twitter) –> The NW Fire Blog (Facebook)
(c) 2016 The #NWFireBlog
NW Fire Blog 