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

Email: 2024.wileyflat@firenet.gov  

Acres: Wiley Flat – 30,163 acres; 75% 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: 415 personnel

Resources: 10 crews |14 engines | 11 bulldozers | 14 water tenders | 6 masticators | 5 skidgens |6 excavators |                     4 ambulances 

Highlights: Crews had another successful day conducting suppression repair yesterday and firefighters will continue to secure handline and mop up on the western edges of the fire. Crews completed suppression repair on most of the southwestern portion of the fire and will continue work in that area. On the northeast side of the fire, crews will work to complete suppression repair over the next few days. Apart from a small section by Miller Dip, crews have completed suppression repairs on the northwestern side of the fire, as well. 

Today’s Weather: The cool weather will continue today with temperatures in the mid-fifties. North-northwest winds may be gusting up to 20 mph, mainly in the afternoon. Humidity will be down to 50 percent, and similar to yesterday, we may see some scattered light and brief rainfall.

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.

The 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: 

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

Facebook: Facebook.com/2024Wiley Flat Fire

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