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Willamette Complex North

Daily Update

2024.WillametteComplex.North@firenet.gov

Information line: 541-208-1262, 8 am to 8 pm
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/OreFireInformation2024/

                 https://www.facebook.com/PyramidFireInfo2024/

Inciweb: Willamette Complex North

Wednesday August 28, 2024

There will be a situation update live broadcast on the above listed Facebook
pages at 6:30 pm Thursday August 29

SUPPRESSION OBJECTIVES: The Ore Fire and the Pyramid Fire remain under a full suppression strategy 
to protect values at risk, including the Middle Santiam Wilderness and private timberlands. 
Firefighters continue to scout for favorable conditions to engage in direct fire suppression, and strategic 
indirect work as needed.

CURRENT SITUATION: With the warmer conditions in the next few days as skies will be clear, humidity 
will be low, increasing the potential for fire activity within the perimeters through the week. 
Increased smoke may be visible from surrounding areas. Crews are working to improve containment 
lines, contingency work and addressing hot spots along the containment lines. A contingency line is 
a secondary or alternate strategic fire line, which is created as a back up to the primary fire 
line, based on current needs and conditions. Pockets of heat from dense fuels remain within the interior of the fires

Ore Fire: 7 miles Northeast of Blue River, 3,152 acres, 28% contained, 627 total personnel, human 
caused. Crews continue to scout viability of direct hand line construction, mop up, and secure
containment lines. Overnight crews continue to patrol and secure containment lines. On the 
northwest and northeastern corners of fire containment lines were strengthened and improved. Hot 
spots along the patrol routes were doused. Contingency resources are working on fuel break 
improvements, chipping, masticating, and improving handline construction.

Pyramid Fire: East of Middle Santiam Wilderness, 1,312 Acres, 98% contained, 205 total personnel, 
lightning caused. Firefighters are working on roadside fuel removal and brush chipping. Crews are
securing containment lines and fortifying outlying contingency lines. Firefighters continue to 
strengthen existing fire breaks along roads by removing brush and smaller trees. Yesterday 
firefighters identified interior hotspots and used helicopter water drops to help contain them.

CLOSURES & FIRE RESTRICTIONS UPDATE: Numerous area, road, trail, and recreation site closures are 
in effect on the Willamette National Forest. Specific information is posted at 
https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-notices/?aid=61574. Please see Pyramid Fire Area 
Closure Forest Order and the Ore Fire Area Closure Forest Order.
Everyone is reminded to stay out of all fire closures for firefighter and general safety. 
Violations of these prohibitions are punishable by a fine of up to $5,000. All campfires, charcoal 
fires, pellet fires, or any other open fires are prohibited, including in developed campgrounds and 
wilderness areas. Pressurized liquid or gas stoves, lanterns, and heaters that can be switched on and off are 
allowed. Please see Forest Order 06-18-00-24-27 for additional information. 

ROADS: When traveling in the area, please be mindful of firefighters and their vehicles working 
near roads.
Please visit the Oregon Department of Transportation website for current road conditions.