The Grizzly Creek Fire burns over night near a private residence north of Howard Prairie in Jackson County. Image by Brian Gailey, Cascade Firewatch. September 4, 2020.

HOWARD PRAIRIE, Ore. - At approximately 2:25 PM on Friday, September 4, 2020, the Oregon Department of Forestry, Southwest Oregon District (ODF-SWO) detected smoke one mile north of Howard Prairie Lake. ODF-SWO responded with an aggressive initial attack including 8 helicopters, 3 air tankers, 6 engines, 2 water tenders, 2 dozers, and 3 hand crews.

The fire is estimated at 300-350 acres and threatens 10 structures.

ODF-SWO assembled 150 personnel to continue aggressive operations with a night crew Night operations worked to establish a wet line and begin containment.

Reports from the fire this morning (September 5, 2020) indicate the night shift completed a line around the fire with the daytime goals to reinforce the line with hoses and begin containment.

Cause of the fire is still under investigation

Map of the #GrizzlyCreekFire. (click for larger)

Evacuation map for the #GrizzlyCreekFire. Yellow areas indicate “Level 2” evacuations and the read area indicate a “Level 3” evacuation.

Evacuations:
Level 2 (Be Set) evacuations have been placed in the Howard Prairie Lake region, including campgrounds/resorts. Campers have been notified and those traveling to the area have been informed to stay away and make new travel arrangements.

Road closures:
Dead Indian Memorial Road is closed to eastbound traffic at the intersection of Hyatt Prairie Road near milepost 17. Dead Indian Memorial Road and Forest Service Road 37 is closed to all westbound traffic.

Weather
A Red Flag Warning and Fire Weather Watch continues for the area again today; for high temperatures, gusty winds, and low relative humidity. Temperatures are expected to be at or near triple digits.

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Grizzly Creek Fire Details

Cause:
Under Investigation

Size:
300-350 acres

Containment:
99% lined

Location:
1 mile north of Howard Prairie

Resources:
150 Personnel
7 Hand Crews
9 Engines
4 Dozers
5 Water Tenders
7 Helicopters
Aircraft as needed

Agencies:
Oregon Department of Forestry

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