As of today, the USAR team has identified:
· 503 have been destroyed (complete destruction of structure) ·
9 failed (high risk, may be subject to sudden collapse) ·
28 damaged (medium risk, structure is moderately damaged) · 230
no damage reported (low risk, low probability of future collapse) The
Incident Meteorologist forecasted that today's weather may lighten the
smoke inversion which could increase fire behavior. The Leaburg Dam
has been repowered and refilled. It is now available as a strategic
dip site for heavy helicopters as soon as conditions allow aircraft to
fly safely. The Lane and Linn County Sheriff Offices continue to work
with fire operations personnel to modify evacuation zones where
appropriate. For the latest information on evacuation areas, please
visit: Lane County: www.lanecounty.org/mckenziefire Linn County:
www.linnsheriff.org/fire_live_updates_sept_2020/ Please continue to
monitor cell phones, landlines, local media and official information
sources for evacuation updates. Fire managers request that the public
please avoid the area. Roads are closed in the fire area and much of
the Willamette National Forest (WNF) and Northwest Oregon District
BLM. Road hazards include falling trees and rocks and debris. For more
information on closures on the WNF visit:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-notices/?aid=61574
For more information on closures on the Northwest Oregon BLM visit:
https://www.blm.gov/press-release/extreme-fire-activity-prompts-closure-bureau-land-management-lands-northwestern-oregon
Fire personnel are warmed by the community's support but are unable to
accept donations or use volunteers. The fire must use individuals with
the appropriate qualifications.
from - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/7170/56112/
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on npr yesterday they interviewed a woman who is a battalion chief on
a local FD - she said that locals with backhoes, skidders, etc had all
pitched in to save homes
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