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Wiley Flat Fire 

Closures and Evacuation Areas Reduced  

Daily Update September 18, 2024 

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

Email: 2024.wileyflat@firenet.gov 

Acres: Wiley Flat – 30,163 acres; 84% 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: 358 personnel 

Resources: 8 crews |9 engines | 10 bulldozers | 15 water tenders | 5 masticators | 4 skidgens |5 excavators |2 ambulances  

Highlights: Crews have completed suppression repair on the north, east, and most of the south sides of the fire, and along the indirect lines to the west. They have taken special care to restore areas along the 360 near residences and along private property, as well as restoring creeks disturbed by firefighting dozer work. Firefighters continue to secure and mop up on the direct lines on the west side of the fire. Due to all this hard work, the Wiley Flat fire is now 84% contained, and forest closures and evacuation areas have been significantly reduced. Links to updated closure and evacuation information is below.  

Today’s Weather: Today we will see a mix of sun and clouds with precipitation unlikely in the area of the fire. Cool weather in the fifties will however continue to moderate potential fire behavior. Winds will be lighter with west-northwest winds gusting up to ten to twenty mph. 

Evacuations: The Crook County Sherrif has lowered the evacuation areas as follows The following evacuations are in effect: 

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

LEVEL 2: The area encompassing 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