ODF report, Aug. 3, 7:30 a.m. – WALLOWA, Ore. – Due to the reduced complexity of the Elbow Creek Fire, Oregon Department of Forestry’s Type 1 Incident Management Team 3 handed over to a smaller Type 3 organization Tuesday morning (Tuesday, Aug. 3). The team would like to again thank the communities in the area for their kind hospitality and support during our stay. The forward spread of the fire has been stopped for several days and stands at 22,960 acres and 95% contained. The Type 3 organization will be working for the Umatilla and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests, the Vale District of the BLM and the Northeast Oregon District of the Oregon Department of Forestry. The main responsibility of the new team will be to complete any remaining mop-up, patrol the perimeter, backhaul fire cache supply such as hose, pumps and portable water tanks, and continue suppression repair work. The fire camp located at the Stampede Grounds in Elgin will be shut down. All personnel working the south end of the fire will be working out of the main fire camp located about three miles up Promise Road from Highway 82. A spike camp for crews working on the north end of the fire will be located on the 62 road at Fry Meadow Seed Orchard. Resources working under the team will include eight 20-person crews, nine engines, four water tenders, four dozers and 2 excavators. Information sources will remain in place for the Elbow Creek Fire, including Facebook and Inciweb. News updates about the fire will be provided as needed. Additional information can be obtained by calling (541) 805-2784 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
