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Rail Ridge and Wiley Flat Fire Daily Update

9-25-24

Rail Ridge Fire

Acres: 164,158 – Containment: 61% – Detection Date: Sept 2, 2024 – Cause: Lightning – Total resources: 1255

Operational Update: An increase in fire activity along the western edge of the Rail Ridge Fire produced a large smoke column yesterday afternoon. Shifting winds moved the fire northward toward a control line created with tactical burning operations over the last few shifts. These lines held the fire in check along Coffee Pot Ridge where hotshot crews and aerial resources were engaged to catch any spot fires. Another shift in wind is expected today, with gusts up to 40 MPH, along with high temperatures and low relative humidities. Active fire behavior is expected again this afternoon, and crews will continue to strengthen and reinforce containment lines along the western edge in the Black Canyon Wilderness and along the northern edge near Aldrich Mountain. Mop up and suppression repair efforts are underway around the perimeter of the fire where containment has been established. 

The BLM, U.S. Forest Service and Oregon Department of Forestry are working in coordination to prioritize and complete suppression repair on federal, state and private lands. Landowners can submit a request for suppression repair assistance here: https://tinyurl.com/RailRidgeRepair

Wiley Flat Fire

Acres: 30,186 – Containment: 94% – Detection Date: Sept 2, 2024 – Cause: Lightning – Total resources: 63

Operational Update: Mop up and suppression repair is ongoing as crews work to eliminate any remaining heat signatures inside the fire perimeter.

Weather: Elevated temperatures and lower relative humidities with gusting winds up to 40 MPH are expected today. Fire activity is expected to increase midafternoon and will produce a visible smoke column. 

Evacuations

Rail Ridge Evacuations: Level 1 and 2 evacuation zones for the Rail Ridge Fire remain in Grant County. 

Wiley Flat Evacuations:  Level 2 and 3 evacuation zones are in place for the Wiley Flat Fire in Crook County. 

For Current Evacuation Levels in Wheeler, Crook and Grant counties, please visit: https://linktr.ee/RailRidgeFire 

Closures

The U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management have implemented closures for the Rail Ridge and Wiley Flat Fires. For more details and closure maps, visit https://linktr.ee/RailRidgeFire

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