Mild weather gives Bootleg Fire crews a breather; new tally shows 161 homes lost to blaze
Marcus Kaufmann/InciWeb
Extremely large trees weakened by fire are sometimes time consuming and complicated to fall. Falling teams come in to assist crews with such hazard trees. Only trees that threaten firefighter or public safety are removed
BLY, Ore. (AP) Authorities are hopeful that cool temperatures, increased humidity and isolated showers will help them make more progress against the nation’s largest wildfire, the Bootleg Fire in southern Oregon, but officials also have provided a new, grim tally of over 160 homes lost to the blaze.
At least 150 homes destroyed in Bootleg Fire, report says - KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2
kobi5.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kobi5.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
409,000-acre Bootleg Fire in S Oregon now 53% contained
ktvz.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from ktvz.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Bootleg Fire 40% Contained
The Bootleg fire, burning more than 400,000 acres 28 miles northeast of Klamath Falls, is now 40% contained. The Oregon State Fire Marshall Incident Management Team has transitioned to working with Zone 2 on the north and northeast sections of the fire. Yesterday, the fireline into Long Creek was improved with hose lay and overnight firefighters were able to begin constructing direct line between Long Creek and Coyote Creek. Crews continue to work on the contingency lines in the northern portion of the fire above Sycan Marsh. Fire activity picked up in the eastern portion of the fire and spotted over Forest Service Road 2901. Last night crews and equipment worked using natural barriers and changes in fuel to contain the spot and protect the Summer Lake community. Crews will work today to hold those areas and scout for additional spots. Due to the fire’s movement to the east, additional Level 3 evacuations were issued for a portion of Lake County, from t
Bootleg Fire burns 401,601 acres, 42% containment
kdrv.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kdrv.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.