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A lightning storm came through the state of Oregon last night causing 1633 Strikes. In the Lookout Fire area three starts have been reported from the storm so far.

As of 1pm on 8/25:

Horse Creek Fire was reported last night from an Oregon Department of Forestry drone. It is estimated at 6 acres and located approximately ¼ mile east of Horse Creek Campground on the north side of Horse Creek. There are both local and Lookout Fire resources working to suppress this fire including a hotshot type 1 crew. This fire is being managed by Northwest Team 6. Crews have completed dozer line around half of the incident with a type 1 helicopter dropping water.

398 MR Fire was reported by a lookout midmorning and is burning approximately 1.5 miles southwest of Bunchgrass Mountain. Resources are locating this fire and will be conducting suppression operations. The 398 MR Fire is being managed by Northwest Team 6.

Pothole Fire was reported early this morning and is burning approximately 1.5 miles east of Taylor Castle in the Pothole Creek drainage. It is approximately 4 acres and is being managed by local Forest Service unit McKenzie River Fire. Resources responding include 2 engines, a felling module, with more coming.

Aviation resources will be used as conditions allow to slow fire activity assisting crews working on the ground.

We will continue to share updated information as things change and if more starts are discovered. We have many resources available to respond to this dynamic situation.