Skyline Ridge Complex Fire, Aug. 11

ODF release, Aug. 10, 2:09 p.m. – CANYONVILLE, Ore. – With an excessive heat warning starting Tuesday and expected to last through Saturday, the Poole Creek Fire is expected to become more active. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning due to unstable conditions and excessive heat. Monday evening the Poole Creek Fire crossed the containment line on the east side. Firefighters quickly responded and will continue working to corral the 100-acre spot fire today. A strong control line has been built on the northwest side of the fire to protect homes on the south side of the South Umpqua River. Two Oregon State Fire Marshal taskforces will arrive on the fire Tuesday evening to provide additional support around structures if needed. Crews continue to patrol and mop-up the smaller fires within the complex. Crew with hand-held infrared cameras identified and marked hot spots within the Sweat Creek Fire about 3.5 miles east of Canyonville. The spots were flagged and will be extinguished Tuesday. As the smaller fires gain more containment, crews are being sent to support the Pool Creek Fire.