August 14, 2014 Update - GC Complex Fire

This is the last regular update for the GC Complex. Questions about the Grouse Mountain fire may be directed to David Morman at 503-302-7088, while questions about the Starvation fire may be directed to Mike Stearly at 541-575-3800.

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 remain stable.

Acres: GC Complex: 12,161 Grouse Mountain: 12,076 Starvation: 85

Containment: Complex – 95%

Start Date: The GC Complex fires were started by lightning on August 7, 2013

GC Complex - Crews on Starvation are in the last stages of mop up and rehabilitation. Firefighters made progress toward the mop-up standards on Grouse Mountain and began rehabilitation.

Eddington Gulch – This new fire started as a result of the recent lightning storm and is located approximately 2 miles north of Highway 26 and 12 miles west of Mt. Vernon. Fire retardant encircled the fire by the end of the day on Tuesday with an estimated size of 25 acres. Eddington Gulch fire is under the command of Type 3 Incident Commander Jeff Muenster, working with firefighters reassigned from the GC Complex.

Total Personnel: 529

Plans for today: Mop up, suppression rehabilitation and patrol.

Today's Weather:The weather will continue to be warm and dry, with temperatures near 95 degrees and humidity 12-20%. Mostly sunny with the potential for thunderstorms, especially on Friday. Light northwest winds.

All closures have been lifted. Most resources that are being demobilized are being reassigned to other incidents. The GC Complex will transition to local ODF and USFS management at 8pm today.