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Willamette Complex North Daily Update

Email:  2024.WillametteComplex.North@firenet.gov

Information line: 541-208-1262, 8 am to 8 pm

Facebook: https://facebook.com/OreFireInformation2024;  https://www.facebook.com/PyramidFireInfo2024/

Friday, September 6, 2024

Message: The red flag warning has been extended through 11pm tonight. An excessive heat warning is still in effect until 10pm and remains unchanged. Please check the National Weather Service for more information.

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, HJ Andrews Experimental Forest, and private timberlands. Firefighters are building direct fire line where possible, and strategic indirect contingency line as needed. 

Current Situation: Smokes continue to be visible within the Ore and Pyramid fires. Regional fires are producing smoke throughout Oregon. Crews continue to reenforce the fireline mopping up. Firefighters will be patrolling and watching for any fire activity that may flare up due to fire weather. Overnight humidity recoveries remained in the low 20’s and temperatures will decrease gradually however will continue to be above normal.

Ore Fire: 7 miles Northeast of Blue River, 3,319 acres, 42% contained, 577 total personnel, human caused.  Fire personnel continue to monitor weather conditions with hot and dry temperatures in effect. The Ore drainage off the 1509 road continues to be a critical piece of the fire. Firefighters will continue to patrol, monitor, and mop up to secure fire lines.  

Pyramid Fire: East of Middle Santiam Wilderness, 1,312 Acres, 98% contained, 298 total personnel, lightning caused. The removal of activity fuels will continue as firefighters remove fuels from the fire line and construct contingency lines that will prevent the possible spread as temperatures and fire behavior increase beginning today moving into the weekend. 

Safety: In addition to the red flag warning and heat advisory, the public should check Oregon Trip Check for road conditions along Highway 126. There is increased traffic with firefighters, hunting season, starting and the beginning of the weekend. Please use caution and defensive driving to prevent vehicular accidents. 

Closures & Fire Restrictions:  Willamette National Forest closures for all fires can be found here: Willamette National Forest - Alerts & Closures (usda.gov)  Specific closure maps for the Pyramid Fire can be found here. Specific closure maps for the Ore Fire can be found here.

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.