New lightning-sparked Trail Fire burns 200 acres near Diamond Lake, several other Umpqua Natl. Forest blazes stopped

(Update: 200-acre fire estimate, Umpqua National Forest news release)

DIAMOND LAKE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Thunderstorms that rumbled through much of Oregon Tuesday night ignited at least 10 lightning-caused fires on the Umpqua National Forest, the largest growing to about 200 acres Wednesday near Diamond Lake.

Numerous air and ground resources were tackling the Trail Fire, burning just east of the lake and prompting an advisory by ODOT to motorists on nearby state Highway 138 to use caution.

News release from the Umpqua National Forest:

Lightning Causes Several Fire Starts on the Umpqua National Forest

ROSEBURG, OR – July 17, 2024 – Several new fire starts have resulted from lightning strikes across the region over the last two days. Currently, there are 10 confirmed fires on the Umpqua National Forest.

Lightning-caused fires:

Trail Fire – Just east of Diamond Lake. Trail Fire is estimated at 200 acres. Multiple crews and engines assigned to this incident. Aircraft resources are being shared between Lemolo and Trail Fires. Evacuations for the Trail Fire can be found on the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.

Lemolo Fire – Estimated 15 Acres. Two engines and crew on site. Aircraft resources are being shared between Lemolo and Trail Fires.

Jack Saddle Fire – Estimated 5 acres. About 14 miles northeast of Idleyld Park. In addition to a Forest Service Engine, Douglas Forest Protective Agency (DFPA) air and ground resources were on site. DFPA is now in joint command with the Umpqua National Forest on continued suppression efforts on this fire.

Lost Bucket – near Jack Saddle Fire, DFPA air and ground resources utilized.

Donegan Fire – Estimated .25 of an acre, 100% lined. Contained.

White Creek Fire – Estimated .5 acres, handline complete. 100% contained.

Cultus Fire – Estimated 1.5 acres. Fire is lined. 40% contained.

Slide Fire – Estimated .5 acre. 100% lined.

Puddin Fire – Estimated .5 acres. Completed handline, 70% contained.

Tucker Fire – Estimated .5 acres, Resources: Squad 211 and 212 and one engine. 10% contained, handline and hose laid around it.

More information, including latitude and longitude for each fire, can be found at: https://www.wildwebe.net/?dc_name=ORRICC.