August 13, 2013, GC Complex Update

Current Status: The GC Complex is comprised of the Grouse Mountain and Starvation fires. Both fires are in mop-up, suppression rehabilitation and patrol status and the fire perimeter has been stable. Estimated Acreage: GC Complex: 12,161; Grouse Mountain: 12,076; Starvation: 85 Containment: Complex – 90% Estimated Date: 8-18-2013 Cause and Date Started: The GC Complex fires were started by lightning on August 7, 2013 Morning Briefing: IC Brian J. Watts encouraged resources assigned to the complex to be patient, and to remain flexible and adaptable as the incident winds down. The weather will continue to be warm and dry, with temperatures near 90 degrees and humidity 15 – 25%. Crews on Starvation found 11 smokes within the perimeter yesterday that were mopped up. Firefighters also continued to cool the perimeter of the Grouse Mountain fire in order to meet the mop-up standards. Resources on the Fires: GC Complex - Total Personnel: 542 Cooperators: Oregon Department of Forestry, US Forest Service Malheur National Forest, Grant County Rural Fire Departments, Grant County Sheriff, Oregon Department of Transportation Plans for Today: Mop up, suppression rehabilitation and patrol. Fire Weather: Mostly sunny with some afternoon cumulus buildups. Light west to northwest winds from 3 to 10 mph, except in areas near cumulus clouds. Other information: All closures have been lifted. Night shift crews have shifted to day shift. Most resources that are being demobilized are being reassigned to other incidents.