SIT REP 1: Sunday, August 13, 2023, 1300 hours PT

Evacuation Notices: Level 1 (Get Ready) are in effect for Taylor and North Bank Roads.

The LOOKOUT FIRE is located about four miles northeast of McKenzie Bridge on Lookout Mountain in Oregon (USA), which started on August 5, 2023, and was sparked by lightning.

(L) Photo Courtesy: Inciweb

The wildfire is under the management of a Type 2 IMT, NW Team 6. A new team will be assuming command on Monday, August 14, 2023, at 0600 hours.

The fire has burned about 215 acres of timber, an increase of 85 since yesterday’s update. There is a 0% containment. Fire behavior has been observed as active with torching, flanking, and short-range spotting.

There are a total of 235 personnel along with seven crews, three engines, and three copters.

The cost-to-date for fire suppression and containment efforts has reached $1.3 Million Dollars.

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