InciWeb
Wildfire
Prescribed Fire
Burned Area
Response
Other
The Morgan Fire is currently burning on the Paisley Ranger District of the Fremont-Winema National Forest, approximately 19 miles east of Bly, 21 miles west of Lakeview, and 8 miles north of Quartz Mountain. The fire was reported at 2:44 p.m., September 18, 2023. Northwest Incident Management Team 7 handed the fire back to the type 4 team made up of the local unit on September 29, 2023 at 7pm.
| Current as of | Sat, 09/30/2023 - 00:41 |
|---|---|
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 19 Miles East of Bly, Oregon |
| Incident Description | This a wind-driven wildfire burning in timber and brush in steep and inaccessible terrain. The wildfire is located on both federal and private lands, just north of the Coleman Rim roadless area, about halfway between Bly and Lakeview, Oregon. A local Type 3 organization engaged in aggressive suppression tactics when the wildfire was first reported, successfully establishing an anchor point and control lines which the current Type 4 incident management team is using to further develop containment features. |
| Coordinates |
42° 25' 34'' Latitude
-120° 41' 5
'' Longitude
|
| Total Personnel: | 93 |
|---|---|
| Size | 2,289 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 95% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 10/15/23 |
| Fuels Involved | Timber and brush |
| Significant Events | Minimal, creeping, smoldering |
| Planned Actions |
Mop-up and secure fire line, continue repair operations. |
|---|---|
| Projected Incident Activity |
12 hours: Incident activity will be at a minimum due to cooler temperatures.
|
| Remarks |
Expected transition to Type 4 IC on 9/29/2023. |
| Weather Concerns | Mostly sunny skies greeted the Morgan Fire Friday morning with freezing temperatures and light winds. A weather system brought |
|---|