US Forest Service
But Fire Weather Watch and threat of abundant lightning means more danger ahead
BLY, Ore. (KTVZ) – Firefighters said Tuesday they are making great progress on containing the Sycan River and Yellow Jacket fires that broke out over the weekend in Klamath County, but a threat of thunderstorms and abundant lightning in the area on Wednesday means a long summer of firefighting could be ramping up soon.
As of Tuesday, the Sycan River Fire, about 20 miles north of Beatty, was at 679 acres and 10 percent contained. The increased acreage was determined through improved mapping and the fire has not grown since Monday morning. About 85 percent of the fire is lined.
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Fire crews line pair of Klamath County wildfires
Officials said Tuesday morning that the Sycan River Fire is 85 percent lined, while the Yellow Jacket Fire is fully lined.
Posted: Jun 1, 2021 11:17 AM
Updated: Jun 1, 2021 11:27 AM
Posted By: Jamie Parfitt
BLY, Ore. A pair of wildfires in Klamath County have ceased growing and fire crews are making great progress, fire officials said on Tuesday morning.
The U.S. Forest Service said that the Sycan River Fire is 679 acres and 10 percent contained, with no recorded growth since Monday morning. About 85 percent of the fire area is lined. Firefighters have made good progress securing the fire’s edge through dozer line and burnout operations, USFS said in a statement. Fire crews continue securing lines and building small amounts of handline where needed.