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  • Type 2 Incident Team takes on Green Ridge Fire

    Updated Aug 18, 2020

    As the Green Ridge Fire grew exponentially on Tuesday afternoon, a Type 2 Incident Management Team — Northwest Team 10 — transitioned into management of the blaze. By tomorrow, there will be 250-260 personnel and substantial numbers of equipment on the fire. The fire is currently estimated at about 500 acres, though precise estimates are difficult due to smoky conditions. Sisters District Ranger Ian Reid told The Nugget that there will not be an infrared mapping overflight tonight as the new team transitions in. T... Full story