Several New Fires Emerge in Mount Thielsen Wilderness Following Thunderstorms

USDA Forest Service firefighters are responding to several reports of new fires following thunderstorms over the Cascade Range. - Tolo (#256) – Diamond Lake District – This fire is an estimated 0.3 acre and is located just south of Tolo Mountain, in Mount Thielsen Wilderness. Currently staffed with rappellers. - Horn (#253) – Diamond Lake District - Just east of Forked Horn Creek and National Forest Service Road #2734. Fire is estimated 0.5 acre and is staffed by smokejumpers. - Thirsty (#250) – Diamond Lake District - Just north of Red Cinder Butte, outside of Mount Thielsen Wilderness. 0.3 acre, staffed with rappellers. - Linda Lake (#246) – 100% contained. - Cascade (#245) – 100% contained. We will update with more details as soon as they become available. Smoke reports can be reported to Roseburg Interagency Communications Center at (541) 957-3325 or 911. Please remember that flying drones near wildfires is not safe – if you fly, we can’t. 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - The Forest is in HIGH Fire Danger - Public Use Restrictions Level 2 – Fires in Forest Service-constructed fire rings and fireplaces in designated sites. - Industrial Fire Precaution Level remains at Level 2 Do your part to reduce the number of human-caused wildfires. Remember that even fires in Forest Service-constructed fire rings within designated recreation sites, need to be dead out before leaving your campsite. Drown, stir, and feel your campfire with the back of your hand. It should feel cold to the touch before leaving your campsite. Via US Forest Service Umpqua National Forest