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The Lone Rock Fire burns on the hillside with structures in the foreground. Photo taken by North Gilliam Rural Fire Protection District July 14, 2024
Lone Rock Fire Map 7-17-2024
Lone Rock Fire July 17th Operations Update by PNW2 & OSFM Incident Operations Chiefs
The Lone Rock Fire began July 13, and is currently being managed under a full suppression strategy. Multiple Incident Management Teams are working to contain the fire and protect all structures and values at risk. Pacific Northwest Team 2 assumed command of the fire from the Southern Area Gray team on Wednesday, July 17 at 6:00 AM. Oregon State Fire Marshal's Red Team under Incident Commander Ian Yocum is providing dedicated structure protection under a Unified Command structure. Oregon Department of Forestry personnel are also working to protect state lands.
Firefighters continue to work on building containment lines and protecting threatened communities as this wildfire has spread across Gilliam, Wheeler, Morrow and Grant counties in Central Oregon.
Evacuation Information:
Level-3 Evacuations – GO NOW! Level-3 Evacuate immediately for the following areas:
Updated *** Wheeler County - From the community of Spray. For more information on evacuations, visit Wheeler County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.
Gilliam County – From the community South of Lonerock. An evacuation center is set up at memorial hall in Condon. For more information on evacuations, visit Gilliam County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.
Morrow County – From the West County Line along Buttermilk Canyon to HWY 207, Mile Post 10 South of Hardman to the South Morrow County line. The Red Cross will be setting up a temporary shelter at the Heppner Elementary School. For more information on evacuations, visit Morrow County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.
Level-2 Emergency Alert – GET SET! Level-2 Be set to evacuate at a moment’s notice for the following areas:
Gilliam County - Residences North of Lonerock.
From Hardman to the South Morrow County Line.
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Air Quality
The Lone Rock Fire continues to emit smoke and impact air quality. Airnow.gov provides air quality information and an interactive map.
Please be responsible and help prevent wildfires firefighters by adhering to Oregon Department of Forestry Public Fire Restrictions and Umatilla National Forest Phase B Public Use Restrictions. Additional fire prevention tips are available at keeporegongreen.org
| Current as of | Wed, 07/17/2024 - 23:51 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Undetermined and under investigation |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 10 miles southeast of Condon, OR |
| Incident Commander | Fulton Jeansonne |
| Incident Description | 3 miles north of Lonerock |
| Coordinates |
45° 10' 19.5'' Latitude
-119° 57' 41.4
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 333 |
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| Size | 69,354 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 10% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 07/30/2024 |
| Fuels Involved | Tall Grass (2 Feet), Short Grass (1 Foot), Brush (2 Feet) |
| Significant Events | Fire Behavior
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| Planned Actions |
Mop and patrol in and near the town of Lonerock. Point protection around the town of Hardman. Prepare and hold Highway 207 from Anston Wright Campground south to Forest Road 21. Also, prepare and hold Forest Road 21 from Highway 207 north to Lonerock. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
Fire is actively spreading to the East and South Single digit RH with gusty winds brings the potential for a 24-hour burn period. |
| Weather Concerns | Hot, dry, windy, Red Flag issued for dry lightning for the area |
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