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The Salmon Fire has been burning approx. 3 miles north-east of Oakridge, Oregon in steep, forested terrain. The fire was reported August 6 in the afternoon and firefighters immediately began suppression efforts. The fire resisted initial suppression, and on August 7 the firefighting effort was assigned to NW IMT12, the Incident Management Team that was working on the nearby Bedrock Fire.
On Sunday August 20 command of the fire was transferred back to Willamette National Forest fire personnel. The fire is now in a patrol status. Firefighters monitor and reinforce fire lines as necessary to keep any remaining fire within the established control lines. This page will no longer be updated unless there are significant new developments.
| Current as of | Sun, 08/20/2023 - 19:40 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | NFD Road 24, NFD Road 209 near Oakridge Oregon |
| Incident Commander | Willamette National Forest |
| Incident Description | Wildland fire burning in steep, forested terrain on lands protected by the US Forest Service. |
| Coordinates |
43° 45' 45'' Latitude
-122° 22' 52
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 36 |
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| Size | 135 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 95% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 09/01/2023 |
| Fuels Involved | In the fire area, moderate loading of timber litter fuels under a closed canopy of 110-year-old timber that grew back in a 1910 fire scar. Scattered understory of saplings with areas of short shrubs. |
| Significant Events | Minimal fire behavior. |
| Projected Incident Activity |
Minimal to no new fire growth is anticipated. |
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| Remarks |
Management of the fire was transferred back to the Willamette National Forest on 8/20/2023. |