Bryant Fire
Update
South Central
Oregon Incident Management Team, Leland Hunter
For Immediate
Release: June 20, 2014 (9 a.m.)
Fire Information
Bryant
Fire
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The
fire has grown to 800 acres and is burning in pine, slash on a northeast
aspect.
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Firefighters
worked through the night trying to get a line around as much of the fire as
they could but spotting continues to be an issue.
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Predicted
heat and winds will add to the complexity of this fire.
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At
this time there is no containment.
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There
are structures in the area, however none are in immediate danger. The Klamath
County Fire Chief John Ketchum will be working with local fire department to
provide structural protection assessment and needs.
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A
Type 2 State Fire Team has been ordered and will take the management of the
fire at 6 p.m. this evening.
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Additional
resources are needed and orders are pending.
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Private
landowner JWTR is assisting in the fire suppression efforts with the use of
their personnel and equipment.
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Please
try to avoid the fire area as there are multiple vehicles used for fire
suppression and they vary in size, making many of the roads single lane.
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Location: Private Lands
Bryant Fire
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Date Started: June 19, 2014
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Cause: Under investigation
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Size: 800 acres
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Containment: 0%
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Injuries: 0
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Total
Personnel: 150
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Resources:
Handcrews:
Winema Hotshots and Crew 7
Water Tenders: 3
Dozers: 3
Engines: 9
Air Support: Helitack Crew
Overhead:15
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For
information, you can contact, Lakeview Interagency Fire Center (541) 947-6223
