September 26, 2017 – 9:00 a.m.
Miller Complex Fire Update
Acres: 36,496
Percent Contained: 75%
Start Date: August 14, 2017
Cause: Lightning
Total Personnel: 189
Location: Private land and federal land on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest 20 miles west of Ashland, OR.
Containment on the Miller Complex has increased to 75%. During a reconnaissance flight yesterday the Incident Commander observed ground fire moving at a low intensity near Elliot and Dutch Creak. Warmer and drier weather in conjunction with overnight winds are lowering overall humidity levels. Fire behavior and smoke production are increasing with the changing weather as anticipated. Crews are reinforcing and patrolling primary, alternate and contingency lines along this more active flank of the Abney Fire.
Yesterday two medical scenarios were carried out on the Abney Fire. Crews had the opportunity to simulate a fire line medical response, which included gathering information on the injured individual, providing dispatch with the necessary information and securing the patient on a backboard before carrying them out. Medics assigned to the incident gave a presentation on the latest medical equipment relevant to wildland firefighters. The medical scenarios tested communication procedures and refreshed the participants on proper patient care and extraction techniques.
Operational objectives remain the same on the Miller Complex with a focus on repair work. Firefighters will also monitor and patrol of fire activity. Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Officials and resource advisors are pleased with the repair work completed on the fires so far.
Closures:
The Miller Complex area closure has been reduced. Forest and fire managers ask that the public respect the area closure still in effect for the sake of public and firefighter safety. The public is cautioned to remain alert and drive with care when near fire areas as crews will still be working in these zones. For a more precise, technical definition of these closures, please see Forest Order Number 06-10-22-17-37, or visit the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest closure page at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/rogue-siskiyou/alerts-notices. The Bureau of Land Management has closed the Grayback Mountain Trailhead. For Klamath National Forest closures see https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices.
Miller Complex Information Websites:
Miller Complex Abney Fire, south of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5511/
ODFW Web Information about hunting and closures- https://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/hunting/fire.asp
For all wildfires on the Rogue River-Siskiyou NF, Joint Information Center Blog - http://swojic.blogspot.com/
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