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The Ben Harrison Fire, which was reported on Friday, Aug. 11 and is located approximately 20 miles west of Sumpter, Oregon, is burning generally toward the north and northeast in steep and rocky terrain with heavy timber within the North Fork John Day Wilderness on the North Fork John Day Ranger District. The fire is displaying active fire behavior as hot and windy conditions contributed to increased fire behavior and growth.
| Current as of | Tue, 08/22/2023 - 13:43 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | lightning |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 20 miles west of Sumpter, OR |
| Incident Commander | Umatilla National Forest - USDA Forest Service |
| Coordinates |
44° 45' 22.7988'' Latitude
-118° 36' 27.6012
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 80 |
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| Size | 95 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | heavy timber |
| Significant Events | minimal fire behavior, isolated interior heat |
| Projected Incident Activity |
scout for spot fires, continue mop up operations. |
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