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Current Situation

As of today, the Pyramid, Slate, and Ore Fires will be collectively referred to as the Willamette Complex North.

Pyramid Fire 

East of Middle Santiam Wilderness, 1,328 Acres, 31 Percent Contained, Lightning Caused

Yesterday, firefighters focused on holding and securing the fire perimeter and continued mopping up. Crews also scouted and prepared contingency lines in the area northwest of the fire perimeter. Along the southern flank, hotshot crews constructed hand line where it was safe to do so. Today, firefighters continue to mop up and extinguish hot spots. 

Slate Fire

5 miles SW of Detroit, 91 Acres, 99 Percent Contained, 65 Personnel, Under Investigation

Crews continue to patrol and secure the fire perimeter. The fire continues to remain contained within the current footprint. 

Weather & Fire Behavior

Milder conditions today than yesterday with increasing marine influence. Predicted maximum temperature is 86 to 90 °F in the valleys and 80 to 84 °F on the ridgetops. Predicted minimum relative humidity is 36 to 42 percent in the valleys and 42 to 48 percent on the ridgetops. Conditions will continue to moderate over the next several days. Even so, fire behavior potential will continue to be high because heavy fuels are dry and heavy fuel moistures are slow to change. Enhanced northwest winds will mix out smoke in the afternoon today. Smoke and air quality conditions are available on: AirNow.gov 

Evacuations, Closures & Fire Restrictions

On July 17th, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Willamette National Forest, issued a Level 3: Go Now Evacuation Alert for the closure area affected. Please refer to the Linn County Fire Map https://tinyurl.com/LinnCoFireMap for full details of the issued evacuation area (which will appear in red). To sign up for evacuation alerts, visit https://www.linnsheriff.org/. 

Area, road, trail, and recreation site closures are in effect in the Willamette National Forest. Specific information is posted at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-notices/?aid=61574. 

Fire restrictions are in effect for Willamette National Forest. Read the complete restrictions at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-notices/?aid=81487. 

Wildfires are a no-fly zone for unauthorized aircraft, including drones. If you fly, we can’t. For more information, visit http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

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