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OtherThe Van Meter Fire is burning on Stukel Mountain, 13 miles southeast of Klamath Falls. The fire was reported on September 7, 2022, at 12:24 p.m. Current size estimate is 3,500 acres and no containment.
Fire personnel worked through the night on structure protection and fire suppression.
The local Type 3 Incident Management Team is managing the fire through tonight. A Type 1 Incident Management Team is enroute and will assume command on Thursday at 6 p.m.
A total of 260 structures are threatened and five structures have been confirmed lost to the blaze; one of which is a residence. All structures damaged are located on S. Poe Valley Road south of Beta Lane.
The following evacuations are in effect:
Level 3 (GO) – Crystal Springs Road east of Hill Road and South Poe Valley Road from Crystal Springs Road to Weber Road.
Level 2 (BE SET) – Harpold Road west to Hill Road North of Taylor Road, just north of the town Merrill.
For up-to-date evacuation orders call- 541-205-9730. Weather: Significant fire potential remains elevated today due to the combination of high fire danger and hot, dry, and unstable weather. Holdover fires from yesterday’s lightning are likely to emerge.| Current as of | Thu, 09/08/2022 - 06:44 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
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| Incident Commander | ODF-Tyler McCarty |
| Coordinates |
42° 7' 56'' Latitude
-121° 34' 45
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| Size | 3,500 Acres |
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| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 0% |
| Planned Actions |
ODF IMT 3 assumes command 9/8 @ 1800 hours |
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| Weather Concerns | Significant fire potential remains elevated today due to the combination of high fire danger and hot, dry, and unstable weather. Holdover fires from yesterday’s lightning are likely to emerge. |
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