Jack Fire Update Monday August 2: 76% Contained, 23k Acres Burned

Here is the latest information on the Jack Fire for Monday August 2nd. Quick Facts: Fire size: 23,002 acres Location: 20 miles east of Glide, OR Containment: 76 percent Cause: Under investigation Personnel: 550 Date of Ignition: 7/5/2021 Structures Threatened: 243 Injuries: 16 Aircraft: 5 (shared) Dozer: 4 Engine: 19 Fire Information: As of Monday, August 2, the Jack Fire has burned 23,002 acres and is 76 percent contained. Yesterday afternoon, an isolated lightning storm over the Jack Fire’s southeastern flank ignited several new starts, and firefighters already working in that vicinity quickly moved to suppress these new starts. Later that evening another storm generated lightning with confirmed strikes over both the Jack Fire and Rough Patch Complex. Today’s efforts will focus on identifying and containing any new starts that may have been created overnight. Other crews working north of Hwy 138 are successfully holding containment lines, while those south of Hwy 138 are making progress tying into established control lines to contain the Jack Fire. Yesterday, crews mopped up and patrolled the entire perimeter, chipping across the northern flank and reducing fuel along the contingency line to the east on the 28 road. Structures: Firefighter presence continues within Dry Creek patrolling and monitoring the area. Aviation: A heavy Type I helicopter with bucket recently joined two heavy Type I helicopters with buckets, one heavy Type I helicopter with a tank, and one light Type III that were already assigned to the Jack Fire. All five helicopters are now supporting air operations for both the Jack Fire and the Rough Patch Complex. A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) has been established over the Jack Fire and Rough Patch Complex to protect aircraft working on firefighting operations. All unauthorized aircraft, including drones, are prohibited from flying over the fire, as they can interfere with authorized air support operations. Please do not use drones or any other restricted aircraft listed near the fire as it is a federal crime. Safety: Our primary mission continues to be managing wildfires, taking care of the community, and meeting the objectives identified by the agency administrators. Additionally, protecting the community and our firefighters from contagious diseases, such as COVID-19, is also a priority. COVID precautions and procedures have been implemented to ensure the safety and health of all fire personnel and the community we serve. Our staff will be continually monitored to ensure protection measures are effective and in alignment with the primary objectives of protection from wildfire. Safety on Hwy 138: At this time, Hwy 138 remains open. Be aware there are possible speed limit changes and increased traffic due to fire personnel. Please follow the posted speed limit for your safety and the safety of firefighters. Closures: The Umpqua National Forest’s Horseshoe Bend Campground remains closed to ensure the safety of the public. Visitors can call the North Umpqua Ranger Station at 541-496-3532 for details on whether additional national forest sites and facilities near the Jack Fire are open Evacuations: As designated by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, the current evacuation levels remain the same. A current evacuation map can be found at www.dcso.com/evacuations. Weather: Warm weather continued yesterday, with temperatures in the upper 90s at low elevations and lightning storms over portions of both the Jack Fire and Rough Patch Complex. The forecast for today (Monday) predicts that relative humidity will be in the upper teens to low 20s. Temperatures will be in the mid-90s at low elevations (2500 ft.) and low to mid-80s at high elevations (4000 ft.), with a 15 percent chance of isolated thunderstorms. Outside of storms, winds will remain terrain-driven at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts around 15 mph. Incident meteorologists predict lower temperatures and higher relative humidity will arrive later this week. Closing Remarks: Northwest Team 10 would like to thank the Umpqua National Forest and the Northwest Coordination Center for their support during a very dynamic period this fire season. This support has contributed to keeping the Jack Fire in its footprint.