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The Bachelor Complex has experienced moderating weather conditions and decreased fire activity. On October 26, 2024, command of the fire was transferred from a Type 3 incident commander to a Type 4 organization. This page will no longer be updated unless significant fire activity occurs.
Temporary Emergency Closure Order: Visit the Deschutes National Forest website (fs.usda.gov/alerts/deschutes/alerts-notices) for information about current temporary emergency closures in the area.
| Current as of | Fri, 10/25/2024 - 18:44 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Vancouver |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | Mt Bachelor, 20 miles SW Bend, OR |
| Incident Commander | Local unit, Type 4 incident management organization |
| Coordinates |
43° 59' 41'' Latitude
-121° 41' 21
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 40 |
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| Size | 15,525 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 63% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 11/05/2024 |
| Fuels Involved | Timber (Grass and Understory) Heavy mixed conifer timber in natural (unmanaged) stands. High mortality with heavy concentrations of timber litter and dead/down coarse wood. |
| Significant Events | Minimal, smoldering
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| Remarks |
Incident includes approximately 30 fires, ranging from one-tenth acre to 80 acres. The largest fire within the Bachelor Complex is the Little Lava Fire. The 83-acre Backside Fire and the 3-acre Incident 846 are both 100% contained. |
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