The Diamond Complex on the Umpqua National Forest consists of 27 lightning-caused fires totaling approximately 6,630 acres, with 553 people assigned. The containment percentages vary per fire. The Middle Fork Fire in the northwest corner of Crater Lake National Park has 52 people assigned, but the Diamond Complex is sharing resources as needed.  Crater Lake National Park remains open. 

Due to an active fire season, resources are stretched thin in the Pacific Northwest and across the nation. Fires are prioritized to address those most threatening critical values at risk. The highest priorities for protection are the fires threatening life, property, transportation, hydropower infrastructure and developed recreation areas.  

OPERATIONS:  

Middle Fork Fire (2,315 acres, 1% contained): Dozer operators completed work to open the 2015 National Creek Complex firelines yesterday, and crews will now begin installing hoses and sprinkler systems along it. The intent is to stop the Middle Fork’s northward spread and confine it within the park. Crews are working on finishing road prep along Wizard Creek southwest of the fire.  The Pacific Crest Trail from the Dutton Ridge Intersection to Hwy 138, Lightning Springs, Bald Crater Loop, Bert Creek, and Boundary Springs Trails (within the park) are closed.   

Diamond Complex Fires 

Pine Bench Fire (North of Hwy 138 near Dry Creek, 2,148 acres, 15% contained): Firefighters are mopping up and cutting down snags (hazard trees) on the east side. To the northeast, crews are prepping indirect lines and installing hose lays along the constructed dozer line. Additional road systems are being prepped on the east as a contingency line to protect infrastructure at Tokatee Falls if needed. On the west side, masticators have cleared vegetation along the power line corridor, and crews are prepping the road along Dry Gulch Creek. Fire managers will scout for additional indirect holding features and locations to construct dozer line. Firefighters continue to use helicopters to drop water on the west edge as visibility allows, although smoke inhibited operations yesterday. 

Potter Fire (North of Hwy 138, two miles southeast of Potter Mountain, 1316 acres, 0% contained): South of the fire, fuels mitigation is nearing completion around critical Pacificorp hydropower infrastructure. Firefighters will continue wrapping trestles and supports and setting up sprinkler systems. Fire managers are scouting ridges and road systems for fireline opportunities. 

Trep Fire (About four miles south of Hwy 138, 257 acres, 0% contained): This fire continues to show increased activity but spread to the east is currently hanging up in Bear Creek. Firefighters utilized helicopters to conduct water drops to cool the fire’s edge. Heavy equipment operators got dozer line around the eastern piece. Crews will continue to improve holding features while mopping up on the west.  

Ooya Fire (North of Hwy 138, one mile northeast of Bird Point, 188 acres 0% contained): Fire managers are scouting road systems in the northeast corner for direct and indirect opportunities to stop the fire. Significant power infrastructure is to the south of this fire, making it a high priority. 

Brodie Fire (Five miles south of Hwy 138, south of Devils Canyon, 141 acres, 0% contained): Fire managers are assessing road systems for opportunities to keep the fire in its current footprint. 

Lemolo Fire (North of Lemolo Lake on Bunker Hill, 1247 acres, 20% contained): A pocket of unburned vegetation on the south side has shown increased activity in the last few days. Firefighters have been waiting for the right conditions to complete strategic firing operations in this area and expect that work to occur today. Crews will continue to cool hot spots and patrol areas where firing operations previously occurred. 

Trail Fire (East of Hwy 138 on the west slope of Mt. Thielsen, 843 acres, 40% contained): This fire is currently unstaffed and will be patrolled from the air. The contained area is on the west side along Highway 138. 

Bear Trap Fire (Two miles south of Hwy 138 near Bear Trap Mountain, 64 acres, 50% contained): Crews continue to mop up around the fire’s edge. 

Watson Fire (237 acres, 50% contained), and Loafer Fire (40 acres, 50% contained): Crews continue their successful containment and mop up on these fires. 

Other fires within the Diamond Complex:   

Trap Fire (One mile south of Hwy 138 near Trap Mountain, 16 acres, 0% contained)   

Rough Fire (11 acres, 25% contained)  

Campwood Fire (Two miles south of Hwy 138, 20 acres, 25% contained)  

Wood Fire (Two miles south of Hwy 139, 23 acres, 25% contained)  

Canal Fire (1 acre, 75% contained) 

Slide Fire (Northeast of Pine Bench, 0.1 acres, 95% contained) 

Elephant Fire (Two miles southwest of Lemolo Lake, 0.7 acres, 95% contained) 

Sheep Fire (Three miles north of Diamond Lake, 0.3 acres, 95% contained)  

Thin Fire (Four miles northwest of Diamond Lake, 0.6 acre, 95% contained)  

Pig Iron Fire (Near Pig Iron Mountain north of Hwy 138, 27 acres, 95% contained) 

Garwood Fire (About three miles southwest of Mt. Bailey, 5 acres, 95% contained) 

Mowich Fire (One mile north of Hwy 138, 0.4 acre, 95% contained)  

Toolbox Fire (0.1 acres, 95% contained)  

Fires 100% contained: Clearwater Fire (0.7 acre), Birds Fire (0.1 acres), Dog Fire (0.1 acres) 

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR:  The warming and drying trend continues through the week, resulting in longer burn periods and an uptick in fire activity. Fire behavior will continue to depend partially on smoke conditions. If the day is clear with little smoke, the fires will see more sun with potentially more active fire behavior. However, if there is lots of smoke, this could slightly lower temperatures and increase relative humidity, tampering fire behavior. 

SMOKE OUTLOOK:  Smoke will remain in the area and may reduce visibility and hinder air operations. For the most up to date information, please visit fire.airnow.gov/  

CLOSURES, RESTRICTIONS, EVACUATIONS: Umpqua National Forest has issued two closures across the forest in response to fire activity to protect public and wildland firefighter safety. Emergency Fire Closure ORDER NO. 06-15-24-03 and Emergency Fire Closure ORDER NO. 06-15-02-24-01 impacts all the Cottage Grove Ranger District, most of the Diamond Lake Ranger District, and parts of the Tiller and North Umpqua Ranger Districts. The closure orders can be found here: www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/umpqua/alerts-notices. Fire danger is set at VERY HIGH, and Public Use Restrictions Level 3 ORDER NO. 06-15-24-04 is in effect: https://tinyurl.com/PublicUseRestrictions  

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office downgraded the evacuation order for the Trail Fire from a Level 2: BE SET to a Level 1: Get Ready, but the Level 3: GO NOW remains in effect for the Trail Fire east of Hwy 138. The Level 2: BE SET and Level 3: GO NOW evacuations for the Lemolo Fire remain in place. There is still a Level 2: BE SET for the Pine Bench Fire. For more information visit the Douglas Co. Sheriff’s Office website: www.dcso.com/evacuations 

Fire crews continued to work on the lightning caused wildfires across the Forest, aided by airtankers, scoopers and helicopters. Additional resources are on order to assist the Tonto National Forest. 

The Forest is prioritizing the incidents based on threats to communities and infrastructure. The main fires to highlight are: 

Tonto Basin Ranger District

Wally Fire, 1 mile southwest of Tonto Basin and Hwy 188, estimated 450 acres, Gila County, 75 personnel, gusty winds remain a concern for firefighters. Scoopers were very effective helping slow fire spread toward Tonto Basin. Gila County issued a SET alert for all residents on the west side of Hwy 188 in Tonto Basin. 

Asher Fire, 4 miles north of Tonto Basin and 2 miles east of Hwy 188, estimated 200+ acres, Gil County, two engines assisted by aircraft are working to suppress the fire. Strong winds started pushing the fire at dusk which resulted in the fire spreading south and west toward Tonto Creek. There is no immediate threat to communities this evening. Additional resources will be on the incident tomorrow. 

Cave Creek Ranger District

Clair Fire, southwest of Horseshoe Lake Reservoir off Forest Road 205, 2,000 acres, Maricopa County, Horseshoe Lake campgrounds are evacuated, Horseshoe Dam Road is closed. Local fire departments are assisting with the incident. Airtankers were used to drop retardant to slow fire spread around the fire perimeter. 

Bartlett Fire, west side of Bartlett Lake north of Bartlett Flats, estimated 2,000 acres, Maricopa County. Active fire behavior with running, torching and spotting was reported. Crews are engaged in firing operations to remove fuel in advance of the main fire to slow forward progression. Bartlett recreation sites are evacuated, and Bartlett Dam Road is closed. 

Skeleton Fire, Agua Fria National Monument east of Highway 17, estimated 20,963 acres, has spread east onto the Tonto National Forest near Forest Road 14. The fire started on Bureau of Land Management land. More info:  ow.ly/A2p050SQPCt 

This is an ongoing situation, and more information will be provided as it becomes available. 

More information: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/

Fire crews continued to work on the lightning caused wildfires across the Forest, aided by airtankers, scoopers and helicopters. Additional resources are on order to assist the Tonto National Forest. 

The Forest is prioritizing the incidents based on threats to communities and infrastructure. The main fires to highlight are: 

Tonto Basin Ranger District

Wally Fire, 1 mile southwest of Tonto Basin and Hwy 188, estimated 450 acres, Gila County, 75 personnel, gusty winds remain a concern for firefighters. Scoopers were very effective helping slow fire spread toward Tonto Basin. Gila County issued a SET alert for all residents on the west side of Hwy 188 in Tonto Basin. 

Asher Fire, 4 miles north of Tonto Basin and 2 miles east of Hwy 188, estimated 200+ acres, Gil County, two engines assisted by aircraft are working to suppress the fire. Strong winds started pushing the fire at dusk which resulted in the fire spreading south and west toward Tonto Creek. There is no immediate threat to communities this evening. Additional resources will be on the incident tomorrow. 

Cave Creek Ranger District

Clair Fire, southwest of Horseshoe Lake Reservoir off Forest Road 205, 2,000 acres, Maricopa County, Horseshoe Lake campgrounds are evacuated, Horseshoe Dam Road is closed. Local fire departments are assisting with the incident. Airtankers were used to drop retardant to slow fire spread around the fire perimeter. 

Bartlett Fire, west side of Bartlett Lake north of Bartlett Flats, estimated 2,000 acres, Maricopa County. Active fire behavior with running, torching and spotting was reported. Crews are engaged in firing operations to remove fuel in advance of the main fire to slow forward progression. Bartlett recreation sites are evacuated, and Bartlett Dam Road is closed. 

Skeleton Fire, Agua Fria National Monument east of Highway 17, estimated 20,963 acres, has spread east onto the Tonto National Forest near Forest Road 14. The fire started on Bureau of Land Management land. More info:  ow.ly/A2p050SQPCt 

This is an ongoing situation, and more information will be provided as it becomes available. 

More information: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/

Crews Assist Again with New Area Fires. Evacuation Levels Lowered

Location: Lonerock to west of Highway 207 | Size: 137,222 acres | Containment: 92% 

Cause: Under Investigation 

Start Date: July 13, 2024 | Total Personnel: 286

Fire Information Line: 541-208-4369, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.   

Email: 2024.0404rvlonerock@firenet.gov

Condon, Ore. — Today, additional crews from the Lone Rock Fire were sent to assist local agencies with nearby fires caused by Sunday night’s severe thunderstorm. Cooperation and sharing of resources, when possible, is essential to controlling wildfires before they become catastrophic.
 

Additionally, all evacuation levels associated with the Lone Rock Fire have been reduced to Level 1 (Be Ready). See the interactive evacuation map by following link below. Threats to public safety continue to be minimized due to ongoing work securing and mopping-up of containment lines on the entire fire’s edge. 
 

Overview— Though assisting local agencies with a multitude of new fire starts has become a priority, there is still good work being done on the Lone Rock Fire. Crews there will remain focused on further securing the line and adding containment to the fire’s perimeter. Short sections are still being secured on the east side of the fire west of Henry Creek, and in timbered lands on the west side of the fire. Resources will continue to secure, mop-up, and patrol along completed fire lines. Additionally, back hauling of equipment will continue today, as well as repair work on infrastructure damaged during firefighting efforts. 
 

Weather— Temperatures will be similar or slightly cooler than Monday, mid-80s to mid-90s across the fire area. Calm winds out of the north/northwest are expected, with ridgeline gusts from 15-20 mph. No significant weather concerns are forecast.
 

Evacuations— There are no Level 3 or 2 evacuations in place for the Lone Rock Fire.  Additional information is also available from:  

• For Gilliam County evacuation information, visit Gilliam County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.
• For Wheeler County evacuation information, visit Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.
• For Morrow County evacuation information, visit Morrow County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.

For up-to-date information, checkout the Real-Time Assessment and Planning Tool for Oregon (RAPTOR) public information map, see link below. 

Closures: 

• For updated road closure information, visit https://www.tripcheck.com/.
• Umatilla National Forest Order Number 06-14-02-24-02 includes prohibitions within the Heppner Ranger District on the Umatilla National Forest.
• Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Prineville District Office issued an Emergency Public Land Closure on BLM-managed lands along the main stem pf the John Day River and along the North Fork John Day River from Kimberly, OR. to Dale, OR.

Smoke Information: Visit https://fire.airnow.gov/ for local air quality information.
 

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As of 8/5/24   CLOSED: Bartlett Dam Road is closed westbound at Cave Creek Road due to wildfire.   https://az511.gov

Tamaño: 1,313 acres

Fecha de inicio: 22 de julio de 2024

Causa: A ser determinada

Ubicación: 5 millas al oeste de Mosier, OR

Contención:  89%

Combustibles: Arbustos, restos de madera y césped

Aspectos destacados:

Algunas secciones de combustible quedan sin quemar dentro del perímetro del incendio. Agujeros de troncos junto con escombros siguen ardiendo y produciendo humo visible a lo largo de la Interestatal 84. No se ha notado crecimiento en el borde. Con el objetivo de proteger al publico en general y a los bomberos, se han establecido algunos cierres alrededor del perimetro del Incendio. Cuando miembros publicos entran a areas que han sido cerradas, las cuadrillas de bomberos deberan verse obligados a detener las actividades de supresion y las personas penetrando estas areas estan sujetas a ser multadas. Si tiene preguntas o alguna inquietud sobre el incendio o el humo, llame a la línea de información sobre incendios al 541-208-1744.

Operaciones:

Las temperaturas altas y las humedades relativas bajas pudieran contribuir a que se ponga más intenso el fuego en el interior. En la parte norte que está empinada, la vegetación que se quema puede desprenderse, y rodar cuesta abajo y prender otro material. Esto está ubicado dentro del perímetro del incendio y las cuadrillas están monitoreando y extinguiendo los focos de calor cuando es posible. Esto producirá humo durante el día, y por la noche puede resultar en un brillo visible que se puede ver desde el otro lado del río.

Las cuadrillas continuarán patrullando y neutralizando los cortafuegos que no tienen contención para fortalecer el borde. Se está realizando la reparación por causa de la extinción a lo largo de senderos y caminos para minimizar la erosión y devolver las áreas perturbadas a un estado más natural. Ya no sigue vigente la Restricción Temporal de Vuelo (TFR) sobre el incendio.

Clima e intensidad del incendio:

Hoy se espera un clima fresco y con brisa. La vegetación permanece seca. Se pide a los conductores que tengan cuidado en la Interestatal 84, ya que los bomberos siguen trabajando en el área.

Evacuaciones:

Siguen vigentes las evacuaciones de nivel 2 y 1 en el condado de Wasco: https://www.facebook.com/WascoCountySheriff

Sigue vigente la evacuación de nivel 1 en el condado de Hood River: https://www.facebook.com/hrcso

Caminos y vías cerrados:

Para garantizar la seguridad del público y de los bomberos, existen órdenes de cierre para el sendero Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail y carreteras en el condado Hood River. Podrá encontrar los detalles de estos cierres en sus páginas web: https://www.hoodrivercounty.gov/closures and https://stateparks.oregon.gov/ 

Para mantenerse informado sobre las condiciones actualizadas en la Interestatal 84, visite https://tripcheck.com/

Total de recursos asignados al incendio:

• Aprox. 58 personal, 1 equipos de obreros, 4 camiones de bomberos, 1 tanques de agua, 1 tractor. 

Información de contacto: 

Correo electrónico: 2024.microwavetower@firenet.gov

Teléfono: 541-208-1744, de 8 a.m. a 8 p.m. 

Falls and Telephone Fires Update for Aug 6, 2024

Telephone Fire Quick Facts:

Size: 53,110              Start Date: July 22, 2024                         Location: 12 miles NE of Burns, OR

Containment: 31%.  Total Personnel: 484 personnel          Cause: Lightning/Natural

Resources Assigned: 16 hand crews, 10 engines, 6 bulldozers, 8 water tenders, 5 skidders

Falls Fire Quick Facts: 

Size: 147,161               Start Date: July 10, 2024                    Location: 13 Miles NW of Burns, OR

Containment: 75%     Total Personnel: 554               Cause: Human-caused, under investigation

Structures Triaged: Residences: 386; Commercial: 119 Outbuildings: 760

Resources Assigned: 27 hand crews, 46 engines, 16 bulldozers, 21 water tenders, 6 masticators, 8 skidders

Sand Mountain Fire Quick Facts:

Size: 5,958                Start Date: July 25, 2024                        Location: 17 miles SW of Seneca, OR

Containment: 0%   Total Personnel: Staffed by Falls Fire personnel   Cause: Lightning/Natural

Other Fires Quick Facts:

Whiskey Mountain: 4,345 acres; Cow Creek: 86 acres; Parasol: 485 acres; Poison: 1,059 acres; Ritter: 461

Total Personnel: Staffed by Falls Fire personnel.     

Aerial resources assigned: 2 Type 1 helicopters and One Type 1 Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) assigned and available to all fires in the area.

Community Meetings Scheduled: 

Tuesday, August 6 at 7 pm, at the Harney County Chamber of Commerce, 484 N. Broadway, in Burns 

Leaders of the Alaska Incident Management Team will be in Burns for a community meeting to provide an update on the Telephone Fire, Falls Fire, and several other fires we are working to suppress in the area. The meeting will also be shared on the Malheur National Forest Facebook page, as well as the Falls and Telephone Fires Facebook page. 

Priorities for Monday, August 5: 

1. Initial Attack (IA): The potential for new fire starts in the area remains significant, and firefighters remain vigilant and focused on IA, ready to respond to any new threats
2. Southwest side of the Telephone Fire
3. Northeast side of the Falls/Sand Fire
4. East side of the Telephone Fire

Fire Summaries:

Conditions are prime for high fire activity today, and the fires continue to test our crews’ fortitude and resilience, but lines are holding. As of now, we have 300,000 acres of fire in our fire area, and 200,000 acres of line.

Telephone Fire: 

The Telephone Fire was active Monday and will likely be active today as well. Lots of resources worked around the recent King Mountain slopover, including 3 hotshot crews (the Navajo, Wyoming, and Grand Hotshots) and aerial resources dropping retardant. Crews are working to find opportunities along the road system to wrap fire back into the 2820 road. Work will continue on this area today, including filling in small gaps in existing handline, and increasing dozer line. The Rattlesnake area is looking good; crews will continue working on improving the anchor to it, and patrolling. Monday, crews gained depth mopping up into containment line along the east side of the Telephone Fire, and improved dozer line. In the southeast portion of the Telephone Fire, there is a pocket of unburned fuel around East Cow Creek with some fire moving around inside it, but this has not caused any issues to containment in the area. Crews will work today towards finalizing an arm on the northeast side of Poujade Field, progressing deeper into the containment line, and Oregon National Guard crews continue increasing depth of containment on the southeast side.

Falls/Sand Fires: 

The Falls Fire also had lots of activity yesterday. In the Myrtle Creek area, crews had success conducting small-scale ignition operations along the 3150 road out to the 31 road, addressing some difficult areas with dead trees from bug kill. In this area, two fingers of fire pushed towards the road, and there were lots of spots across line, but all were caught. Crews will continue working hard in this area today. As fire weather potentially intensifies today, crews who have been working along the southern and southwestern portions of the Falls Fire will be assigned to Initial Attack if needed; they will otherwise continue to hold and secure line and increase mop up depth to the south and southwest sides, and extend mop up depth inside containment lines in the Whiskey Mountain area. In the Gilbert Ridge area, and also northwest of the Sand fire, crews will continue to hold and reinforce line, and mop up further into containment lines. The east/northeast side continues to look good; yesterday crews removed 9.5 miles of 1.5-inch diameter hose and related equipment there yesterday. 

Poison Fire: An interior island of vegetation on Poison Creek filled in with fire, adding acres but no exterior growth. Crews are continuing to clean up pockets of fuel to more deeply secure the control line. 

Weather: Terrain driven winds in the morning will give way to west southwest winds in the afternoon, turning west/northwesterly later in the day, with occasional gusts to 30 mph possible at exposed locations. Relative humidity will be in the low teens. Near Critical Fire Weather conditions are expected today.

Evacuations: For the most accurate evacuation information, please visit the Harney County Sheriff’s evacuation map here: https://bit.ly/FallsFireEvac, or the Grant County Emergency Management Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068819321423. 

Closures: A closure is in effect for the two portions of the Malheur National Forest that run west of 395B, north of Mt. Vernon and south of Long Creek, in the Fox Valley area, including all roads, trails, and camping locations within the fire closure area. A detailed map of the closure if included and available on the Malheur National Forest website (https://www.fs.usda.gov/malheur/) and offices.

Investigation: U.S. Forest Service fire investigators are seeking the public’s assistance with any tips or information pertinent to the start of the Falls Fire on the Malheur National Forest. Please submit any information that could assist fire investigation efforts to SM.FS.R6TipHotLine@usda.gov.  

Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR): TFRs in the area have been changing; pilots should check the latest information on the Federal Aviation Administration TFR website prior to flying: https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr_map_ims/html/index.html

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Falls-Fire-2024-61562126623985/

Falls Fire InciWeb:  https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/ormaf-falls-fire

Telephone Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/ormaf-telephone-fire

Fire Information Line: 541-208-4370, staffed 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Email: 2024.Falls@firenet.gov

Harney County non-emergency evacuation questions: 541-589-5579

Air quality questions: 541-573-2271. Air quality information, searchable by zip code: https://fire.airnow.gov/

Smoke Outlooks: https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook

Special Note: There will be a community meeting for the Ore Fire, Willamette Complex (Oakridge Lightning Fires), Slate Fire, and Pyramid Fire on Thursday August 8th at 6:00 pm. The meeting will take place at the Thurston High School Auditorium at 333 58th St, Springfield. Additionally, California Incident Management Team 13 will be arriving today for an in briefing with Rocky Mountain CIMT1, they will be assuming management of the Ore, Pyramid, and Slate Fires. 

Current Situation: The Ore Fire is one of 10 fires being managed by Rocky Mountain CIMT1, all of which are on the Willamette National Forest. Firefighters have nearly completed firelines around the border of the fire.  Crews and heavy equipment will continue to strengthen these lines by removing fuels such as snags and debris. Firefighters will continue securing, monitoring, and patrolling these lines as warm and dry conditions continue through the week.

Division A: Containment line is complete along the southwest side of the fire and crews will continue securing and patrolling firelines. 

Division D: There was increased fire activity in this division yesterday due to the drier fuels and warmer conditions.  Crews continue utilizing strategic firing operations to reinforce containment lines along the northwest side of the fire tying in with divisions A and J. The 1509 Road continues to be the priority containment line with secondary contingency lines being constructed.

Division J/W: Work continues on completing and securing contingency lines on the north side of the fire with heavy equipment clearing trees and fuels.  Firefighters are closely monitoring fire behavior with continued warm and dry conditions.

Division Z: Crews continue to strengthen contingency lines across the division and will proceed monitoring and patrolling primary firelines.

Weather & Fuel Conditions: Warm and dry conditions are forecasted through the end of the week with the hottest and driest day predicted for Wednesday.  Increased fire activity is possible as the warmer conditions dry out fuels on the fire. Today, warm and dry conditions will continue with temperatures in the low 80s and humidity between 20-40%.  Winds will remain light and variable throughout the day.

Evacuations, Closures, and Fire Restrictions: Area, road, trail, and recreation site closures are in place on the Willamette National Forest in the vicinity of many active fires. Temporary road barricades are in place to restrict traffic across the fire areas. For specific closure information follow this link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/willamette/alerts-notices/?cid=fseprd552029 

Fire restrictions on the Willamette National Forest may be found at this link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-notices/?aid=81487 

Daily Smoke Outlook reports can be found at this link: https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/ed63b240 

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

 Ore Fire Statistics:

Size: 2001 acres 

Containment: 29%

Total Personnel: 152

Location: 7 Miles NE of Blue River, OR

Reported: 07/17/2024

Cause: Undetermined

For More Information:

  Information Phone: (541) 208-1262

  Email: 2024.ore@firenet.gov 

  InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orwif-ore-fire 

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

Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/2024_Willamette_Complex

Size: 1,313 acres

Start Date: July 22, 2024

Cause: Undetermined

Location: 5 miles west of Mosier, OR

Containment:  89%

Fuels: Brush, timber, and grass

Highlights:

Within the fire’s perimeter, a few pockets of unburnt fuel, stump holes, and debris continue to burn, producing visible smoke along Interstate 84. Although smoke is present, no perimeter growth has been observed. Some closures have been established around the fire’s perimeter for the safety of the public and fire crews. When members of the public enter a closed area, crews may be forced to stop suppression activities and violators may be fined. For questions or concerns about the fire, smoke, or closures, please call the fire information line at 541-208-1744. 

Operations:

Hot temperatures and low relative humidities may contribute to a slight increase in fire activity within the interior of the fire.  Along the steep northern section, as vegetation burns it can break loose, roll downhill and ignite additional material. This is within the fire’s perimeter and crews are monitoring and extinguishing hot spots where accessible.  During the day this will produce smoke, and at night can provide a visible glow, noticeable from across the river.

Crews will continue to patrol and mop-up uncontained fire lines to secure the edge.  Suppression repair is occurring along trails and roads to reduce erosion and return disturbed areas to a more natural state. The Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over the fire is no longer in place. 

Fire Behavior and Weather:

Breezy cooler weather is expected today. Vegetation remains dry. Drivers are asked to please use caution on Interstate 84 as firefighters are still working in the area.

Evacuations:

Level 2 and 1 evacuations remain in effect for Wasco County: https://www.facebook.com/WascoCountySheriff 

Level 1 evacuations remain in effect for Hood River County: https://www.facebook.com/hrcso 

Road and Trail Closures:

For public and firefighter safety, closures are in place for The Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail and for roads in Hood River County. Details of these closures are available on their websites: https://www.hoodrivercounty.gov/closures and https://stateparks.oregon.gov/

To stay informed on the most up-to-date road conditions on Interstate 84, visit https://tripcheck.com/ 

Total Fire Resources Assigned:

Approx. 58 personnel, 1 hand crew, 4 engines, 1 water tender, 1 skidder.

Contact Information: 

Email: 2024.microwavetower@firenet.gov

Phone: 541-208-1744, 8 A.M - 8 P.M