Bruler Fire: Containment, closures and more
Here's the latest information about the Bruler Fire, which is burning in east Linn County.
Posted By: Chelsea Hunt
SWEET HOME, Ore. – The latest estimate for the Bruler Fire’s size is currently 155 acres, but officials say this is due to better mapping in the rugged terrain obtained from an infrared flight.
Northwest Incident Management Team 13 assumed command of the fire Wednesday morning, and firefighters were able to take advantage of cooler temperatures to expand dozer lines on the east side of the fire.
Firefighters are working to address smoldering snags and trees, and starting Thursday, firefighters are beginning mop-up to help keep the fire inside its current footprint. This could take several weeks due to the terrain and dry fuels.