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Fire Information Phone: 541-208-7108 (8 a.m.- 8 p.m.)

Email: 2024.wileyflat@firenet.gov

Acres:   Wiley Flat – 30,186 acres; 94.5% contained

               Hawley Ridge – 793 acres; 100% contained

Location: Wiley Creek: about 10 miles southeast of Post, Oregon off Highway 380

Start Date: September 2, 2024

Personnel: 297 personnel

Resources: 7 crews | 9 engines | 4 bulldozers | 11 water tenders | 2 masticators | 4 skidgens |7 excavators |2 ambulances 

Highlights: Crews have completed suppression repair on the majority of the fire perimeter, and they continue to monitor the completed sections for any heat. They are taking extra care to repair more sensitive areas to restore them to a natural state. On the southwest perimeter, firefighters continue mopping up and securing the remainder of the direct lines. After a successful tour, California Team 1 will be transferring command of the Wiley Flat fire to the incoming Alaska Team 3 at 7:00 PM today. We would like to thank the community for all your support. It has been our pleasure serving you. 

Today’s Weather: Cool temperatures with clouds will continue today with highs in the 70’s. The air will be dry with somewhat lower relative humidity in the 35% range. We will see milder winds from the west-northwest.

Evacuations: The Crook County Sherrif has lowered the evacuation areas as follows:

LEVEL 3: Areas inside the fire perimeter are designated Level 3 Evacuation zones.

LEVEL 2: The area encompassing approximately one-half mile from the fire perimeter is designated Level 2 evacuation zone.

The Red Cross evacuation shelter is in the Carey Foster Hall at Crook County Fairgrounds SE Lynn Blvd. Prineville, OR 97754. Information number: 1-800-RED-CROSS

Importance of Fire Prevention: All public lands in Central Oregon are in Stage 2 Public Use (Fire) Restrictions. All open flames, including woodstoves and charcoal briquette fires, are prohibited. In times of high fire danger, it is crucial for everyone to follow prevention measures to avoid additional strain on overburdened resources.

Fire Restrictions and Closures: These areas are closed to all uses, including recreational activities, for public and firefighter safety. The Ochoco National Forest has implemented temporary closures consisting of all geographical areas, including all roads, trails, and recreation sites, on Forest Service land within a portion of the Lookout Mountain Ranger District. The Bureau of Land Management has issued a temporary closure for portions of public lands in Crook and Grant Counties.

More Information:

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orocf-wiley-flat

Facebook: Facebook.com/2024Wiley Flat Fire

Central Oregon Wildfire Information: https://centraloregonfire.org/

Lookout Mountain Ranger District Closures: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/ochoco/alerts-notices/?aid=90382

BLM Crook and Grant Counties Temporary Closures: https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-info/oregon-washington/fire-restrictions

Crook County Emergency Information Map: https://crookcounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/minimalist/index.html?appid=3ddd30c1faeb455fb287dfa122d9ea5e