Inciweb: Big Windy Complex Morning Update (Big Windy Complex Wildfire): Fire Information Update Friday, August 2, 2013 - 10:00 AM PDT Big Windy Complex: 5,132 acres total -Jenny Fire: 1,455 acres -Calvert Peak Fire: 125 acres -Big Windy Fire: 3,552 acres Containment: 0% Personnel: 768 News & Highlights for the Big Windy Complex: -Firefighters continue to work on hand line and dozer line along ridges and road systems on the east and west flanks of the fire as they implement an indirect strategy. The indirect strategy is the first and best option for success in suppressing fires located in rugged and inaccessible terrain. -With the lifting of the inversion coupled with predicted warmer weather over the next few days, fire behavior is expected to increase. An area of low pressure off the coast will lead to better smoke dispersion and increased mixing in the air with higher winds. -Oregon National Guard joins the multi-agency wildfire response in SW Oregon with 5 helicopters, 36 aviation personnel, and 125 ground personnel. -The BLM portion of the Wild... goo.gl/fmP5vU
Posted on: Fri, 02 Aug 2013 17:48:50 +0000
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