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Falls and Telephone Fires Update for August 18, 2024Given the current containment levels, this will be the final written update for the Falls and Telephone Fires unless conditions change. Firefighters will continue with mop-up operations, patrols, and hot spotting efforts to ensure the fire remains contained. Any potential flare-ups will be addressed promptly, and interior pockets may still produce smoke as they burn out. We will continue to share pictures and videos of activities into this week.

Falls and Telephone Fires Update for August 17, 2024 Telephone Fire Quick Facts: Containment 95%Size: 54,034 acres  Start Date: July 22, 2024   Location: 12 miles NE of Burns, OR                               Cause: Lightning/Natural 

Falls and Telephone Fires Update for August 16, 2024  Telephone Fire Quick Facts: Containment: 95% Size: 54,034 acres Start Date: July 22, 2024 Location: 12 miles NE of Burns, OR Cause: Lightning/Natural  Falls Fire Quick Facts: 

Telephone Fire Quick Facts:Size: 54,034 Start Date: July 22, 2024 Location: 12 miles NE of Burns, ORContainment: 95% Cause: Lightning/Natural

Falls and Telephone Fires Update for August 14, 2024 Total Personnel Across All Fires: 1,051 Total Resources Assigned:  28 hand crews, 36 engines, 11 bulldozers, 31 water tenders, 1 masticator, 12 skidgines Aerial resources assigned: One Type 1 helicopter  

Falls and Telephone Fires Update for August 13, 2024  Telephone Fire Quick Facts:Size: 53,989 Start Date: July 22, 2024 Location: 12 miles NE of Burns, ORContainment: 64% Cause: Lightning/Natural Falls Fire Quick Facts:Size: 151,399 Start Date: July 10, 2024 Location: 13 Miles NW of Burns, ORContainment: 87% Cause: Human-caused, under investigationStructures Triaged: Residences: 386 / Commercial: 119 / Outbuildings: 760 

Falls and Telephone Fires Update for August 12, 2024  Telephone Fire Quick Facts:Size: 53,989 Start Date: July 22, 2024 Location: 12 miles NE of Burns, ORContainment: 64% Cause: Lightning/Natural Falls Fire Quick Facts:Size: 150,941 Start Date: July 10, 2024 Location: 13 Miles NW of Burns, ORContainment: 87% Cause: Human-caused, under investigationStructures Triaged: Residences: 386 / Commercial: 119 / Outbuildings: 760 

Falls and Telephone Fires Update for August 11, 2024  Telephone Fire Quick Facts: 

Hunting and Fire Danger in Oregon - Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW)Hunters, anglers, wildlife watchers: What to know about wildfires‌. Wildfire season is hitting Oregon hard. Here's what hunters and anglers should know:‌ "As early season hunters know, dry conditions and the associated wildfire danger can have a large impact on your hunting opportunity. Check below for resources for finding fire closures and restrictions, and for ODFW's policy on tag refunds and restoration of preference points."