Sprague River, OR–The Knot Fire which started on private ODF protected land located 3 miles northeast of Sprague River, near Walla Walla Road and Kootenai Street has reached 70% containment. The fire is currently under investigation.
With more accurate mapping the fire size is 1,551 acres and currently 100% lined with a combination of dozer and hand line. Yesterday crews focused on securing the existing line and mopping up around the fire edge.
Today there will be multiple type 2 hand crews that consist of 20 people, contract equipment and several engines. Crews will continue to patrol the fire line to ensure the fire is held within the original footprint.
This will be the final update for the Knot Fire. Firefighters will continue to work the fire until it reaches full containment which is predicted by the end of the week.
The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office lowered the evaluation levels, which is now a level 1 (Be Ready) for the areas of Drews Road, Tablelands Road and Oregon Pine Road. Drews Road is open, but the public is asked to stay out of the fire area and use caution when traveling back home.
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