FIRE UPDATE:
Crews have made good progress mopping-up hot spots along the fire perimeter. The northeastern, eastern, and southeastern flanks have been mopped-up 300 ft or more into the interior. The northwestern flank will meet the same 300 ft mop-up standard by end of work shift today and majority of the southern flank will meet the standards by Sunday.
The acreage remains at 578 with 50% containment. Full containment is expected by Sunday, 6 pm at the end of the work shift. Full containment does not mean the fire is completely out. Smoke may continue to be visible from interior fuels burning until a season ending event occurs.
Plans to transition from the Central Oregon Incident Management Team to a local Type 3 Team is expected to occur on Sunday at approximately 6 pm. Firefighters from the Type 3 Team will continue to patrol the fire and mop-up any hot spots.
WEATHER: Today’s forecast is for mostly sunny skies with scattered showers from thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to be near 82 degrees with a relative humidity near 17%. Winds will be variable from the east/northeast 2 – 7 mph.
CLOSURE RESTRICTIONS CONTINUE: The need for the road and area closure is being assessed daily. At this time, the closures remain.
Area Closure: An area closure is in effect in the vicinity of Black Butte.
Road Closures: Forest Road 1120 and Forest Road 11 north of the junction with the Indian Ford Road to the intersection of Road 1126
Campground Closures: Indian Ford Campground is closed but is expected to open Sunday morning.
Trail Closures: Black Butte Trail and a portion of the Metolius-Windigo Trail that passes through the Closure Area.
For a full description and map, see the link to the Deschutes National Forest Website at www.inciweb.org/Black Butte II
Today, a significant number of visitors are expected to attend the Sister’s Quilt Show. The public is asked to be aware of firefighting resources and drive defensively.
QUICK FACTS:
Acres: 578
Containment: 50%
Location: Black Butte, 8 miles NW of Sisters
Cause: Lightning
Start Date/Time: July 6, 2009, 0118 hrs
Expected Date of Full Containment: July 12, 2009
Total personnel: 446
Crews: 16, Dozers: 0, Engines:10, Helicopters: 2-light 1-heavy lift, Water tenders: 8