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Fire Information Phone: 541-208-7108 (8 a.m.- 8 p.m.) Email: 2024.wileyflat@firenet.gov Acres: Wiley Flat – 30,154 acres; 73% contained Hawley Ridge – 632; 100% contained

Location: Wiley Creek: about 10 miles southeast of Post, Oregon off Highway 380 Start Date: September 2, 2024 Personnel: 632 Resources: 18 crews |22 engines | 17 bulldozers | 13 water tenders | 5 masticators | 5 skidgens |3 excavator | 2 ambulances | 1 helicopters 

Highlights: The slight increased acreage is due to interior pockets burning on Saturday. The Wiley Flat Fire received a small amount of moisture yesterday. Firefighters made good progress conducting mop up with priority being the western and southwestern control lines. Engines and water tenders are supplying water with hose lays along control lines to assist crews mopping up. Crews worked with excavators to conduct suppression repairs along indirect lines on the west side of the fire. They also made good progress conducting suppression repairs on the east, north and south sides of the fire, which will continue today. 

Weather: Today: Expect north to northeast winds 5 to 10 mph with 20 to 25 mph gust this afternoon. There is a slight chance of rain early in the morning but will be dry the remainder of the day. Maximum temperature will reach near 60, and minimum humidity will be 60 percent. 

Evacuations: The following evacuations are in effect: LEVEL 3: SE Maury Road west to SE Newsome Creek Road from Crooked River south to the Forest boundary. LEVEL 2: SE Newsome Creek Road west to SE Conant Basin Road area south of Crooked River. SE Maury Road east to SE Camp Creek Road from Hwy 380 south to Forest Boundary. An evacuation map is available online through the Crook County Emergency Management Office website. 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 for the Paulina and Lookout Mountain Ranger Districts. The Bureau of Land Management has issued a temporary closure for portions of public lands in Crook and Grant Counties. 

More Information: Smoke Outlook: https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/929bfe8f InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orocf-wiley-flat Facebook: Facebook.com/2024Wiley Flat Fire Central Oregon Wildfire Information: https://centraloregonfire.org