5 Mile Fire Update

5 Mile Fire – The operational priority is to secure the town of Imnaha and keep the fire from the Oregon Department of Forestry protected private lands of ranches and homes along the Imnaha River Road. The flanks along the north towards Imnaha and west along the river are holding.  The south flank had the majority of burning activity today.  Firefighters are preparing a fireline on a ridge overlooking Jody Creek. Retardant planes are applied retardant in preparation of a burnout operation along this line. The burnout will occur within the next few days as hand crews and hot shots arrive to assist in suppression efforts.  A night shift of firefighters last night patrolled for spots.