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Updated:    Friday, 26th July 2024 at 02:32:02 PM

208

General Info
208 OR-WIF-240208
20 miles SE of Oakridge, OR 138
2024-07-17 Under Investigation
0% 2024-11-01
Timber USDA Forest Service
Resources
0 0 0 0
Incident Contacts

Information Phone: (541) 208-1742

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orwif-oakridge-lightning-fires-2024

Email: 2024.mossmountain@firenet.gov

Status

208 Fire (138 acres, 0% contained) – Division YY: Aerial imaging gathered yesterday confirmed that the 208 Fire is burning in fuels mostly
surrounded by rocky terrain, with little chance of spread under current and forecasted wind conditions.

2024-07-26 12:06:32

Adam Mountain

General Info
Adam Mountain OR-UPF-240270
6 miles SE Dorena 266
2024-07-17 Under Investigation
0% 2024-08-31
Timber USDA Forest Service
Resources
0 0 0 0
Incident Contacts

Phone: 352-400-1218

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/or77s-cottage-grove-lane-1

Email: lela.braunsch@fdacs.gov

Status

Managed as part of Cottage Grove - Lane 1 Fires
Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fires Evening Update – Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Phone: 352-400-1218 Email: Lela.Braunsch@FDACS.gov
On June 23, 2024, command of the Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fires was transferred to the North
Carolina Forest Service Complex Incident Management Team.
The Cottage Grove – Lane 1 fires consist of the following fires for a total of 4005 acres: Lane 1
(1090 acres), Clark 900 (841 acres), 225 (610 acres), Jack Saddle (818 acres), Puddin (110 acres),
Adams Mountain (162 acres), and Mineral/White Creek (374 acres). The Lane 1 Fire is
considered 10% contained, while all other fires are 0% contained. Percent containment represents
sections of fire line that pose no escape risk without further action from firefighters. Over 200
personnel are assigned to these fires in operational and overhead capacities.
Efforts today continued in securing fire line on the north side of the Lane 1 fire and continued
scouting on the remaining fires for potential fire line locations.
Closures: Due to the wildfires, the Umpqua National Forest has issued Forest Order No. 06-15-24-03 and
Forest Order No. 06-15-02-24-01 that can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/umpqua/alertsnotices/?
aid=88514
The Bureau of Land Management has issued the following emergency closure for Lane County:
https://blm.gov/announcement/bureau-land-management-issues-emergency-fire-closure-lanecounty
The following County roads are closed except to owners of private lands accessed from these
roads: Brice Creek Road east of Umpqua National Forest Boundary, all of Sharps Creek Road.
Evacuations: A “Level 1” Evacuation notice has been issued by the Lane County Sherriff’s
Department for areas east of Disston starting at Brice Creek Road milepost 0.7 and following
Brice Creek Road south. An evacuation map is available at: www.LaneCountyOR.gov/Lane1Fire
Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR): A “TFR” is in place at an altitude from the surface up to
and including 8500 feet, daily (24 hours) until further notice. Complete information is available at
https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_4814.html. Flying a drone near or around a wildfire
compromises the safety of pilots and interferes with firefighting efforts.

2024-07-26 12:05:17

Badland Complex

General Info
Badland Complex OR-VAD-240166
5 miles east of Durkee, OR 51,196
2024-07-23 Under Investigation
0% 2024-08-10
16
10 other minor (4 destroyed)
Grass and Brush USDI Bureau of Land Management
Resources
127 3 2 5
Incident Contacts

Phone: 514-362-1507 Media: 541-249-5894

inciweb.fs2c.usda.gov/incident-information/orvad-badland-complex-2024

@BadlandsComplexFires2024

Email: 2024.BadlandComplex@firenet.gov

Status

7/26/2024
Current Situation:
• The Badlands Complex has grown to 51,196 acres and is 0% contained with 127 personnel assigned.
• Yesterday, the complex utilized two fixed wing Scoopers on the Coyote and Powder fires. Two Type 1 helicopters
were available as a shared resource with other local firefighting efforts. An Air Attack platform was also available
and used to obtain a view over the fire area.
• The Powder fire has shown little fire activity over the past two days. The Scoopers dropped water on pockets of
persistent heat yesterday. With aerial support, a small number of ground resources are patrolling and holding the
Powder fire in check.
• The Coyote fire made a push to the west over the past two days. The Scoopers were used to check the fire’s
progression south of Richland near the mouth of Daly Creek and Myers Gulch.
• On the Thompson fire, firefighters have been working aggressively in the Sisley Creek area to secure the fire’s
edge and protect structures in that area. Dozers and engine crews are working west of Thompson fire, improving
the Iron Mountain Road to establish containment in rough, broken country.
• Additional fire crews are beginning to arrive to relieve local resources. Ground crews are aggressively engaging
the fire when and where weather, fuels, and terrain allow. Aircraft are being used when they are available.
Nationally, there is a high level of fire activity demanding a limited supply of shared interagency firefighting
resources.

Evacuations: Baker County Sheriff’s Office has issued Level 1, 2, and 3 evacuation orders for multiple areas of the fire.
Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064434892363. A temporary evacuation shelter has been
established at the Baker City Church of the Nazarene Family Life Center located at 1250 Hughes Lane. For questions
about the temporary shelter, please contact the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767. Sign up for Baker County
emergency alerts at https://public.alertsense.com/SignUp/publicUser.aspx?regionid=1357
Closures: Check for highway closures at https://www.tripcheck.com/DynamicReports/Report/RoadConditions. All BLM
Vale District Recreation Sites along the Snake River between Oxbow and Huntington and on Lookout Mountain are closed.
This includes Spring Recreation Site, Swedes Landing, and Bassar Diggins Campground.

2024-07-26 09:06:33

Battle Mountain Complex

General Info
Battle Mountain Complex OR-973S-000250
West of Ukiah, OR 151,315
2024-07-17 under investigation
5% 2024-08-31
909 Residences
980 Minor, 7 destroyed
Timber, Grass & Brush OR Dept. of Forestry
Resources
1,466 45 8 75
Incident Contacts

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/or97s-battle-mountain-complex

https://www.facebook.com/battlemountaincomplex2024

Email: IMT1.Fireinfo@odf.oregon.gov

Status

726/2024:
ODF Teams 1 & 3 coordinate on Battle Mountain Complex Zones I & II, strides made overnight

UKIAH, Ore. – In Zone I, Firefighters on night shift were able to increase containment lines around the southeastern portions of the
Battle Mountain Complex Zone I (formerly the Boneyard Fire) overnight, wrapping the southern edge of the fire from Top Road to Wall
Creek Road. This work contributes to an overall increase in containment on the incident and will continue to be a focus for resources
working on Zone I of the fire today.

Despite cooler temperatures and decreases in wind speed, fire behavior remained active along Zone I’s western perimeter. A spot fire
approximately four acres in size was located near Ant Hill, but firefighters were able to quickly line and stop the spot fire’s progress
before it could spread any further.

In Zone II, the eastern half of the Battle Mountain Complex, firefighters are taking advantage of the somewhat lower temperatures. With
less smoke in the air, more assets are available to more portions of the fire.

“This slight break in the weather is really giving us the time and space we needed to dig in and get some work done” said Deputy
Incident Commander, ODF Team 3, Bryce Thomas. “We’re holding more line and tying in key pieces of line to minimize acres. There’s a
lot of work left, but we’re cautiously optimistic. I can’t say enough about all the hard work our firefighters and support functions put into
this.”



On the southeast portion of the fire, firefighters largely held firelines with minimal growth. Crews constructed dozer line, completed
some burn operation to tie together two divisions and began preparations for additional burning. Lines are holding along Highway 395
but many hazard trees and rolling debris remain along the roadway.

Along the southern head of the fire, firefighters continue to scout steep and bluffy terrain to tie together lines. Crews were seeing more
success holding lines within the drainages, but the terrain continues to challenge suppression efforts.

Along the north, firefighters continue to construct direct, tight line on the fire’s edge and hope to connect dozer lines today. Structural
firefighters, under the command of the Oregon State Fire Mashal, continue to provide protection for residents along the perimeter.

The 4,484-acre North Fork Owens Fire is now 70% contained (the complex stands at 5% containment).

2024-07-26 12:42:58

Big Horn

General Info
Big Horn WA-WFS-004070
7 mi SE ogf Bickleton, WA 49,063
2024-07-22 Under Investigation
21% 2024-07-28
50 residences, 10 multiple residences; 20 mixed commercial/residential
75 Nonresidential Commercial; 55 Other Minor
Short Grass: Brush WA Dept. of Natural Resources
Resources
149 4 0 19
Incident Contacts

Phone: 509-213-4603

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/wases-big-horn-fire/big-horn-fire-daily-update-july-24-2024-07-24-2024

www.facebook.com/sewaimt

Email: 2024.bighorn@firenet.gov

Status

7/26/2024

Update: Overnight crews worked to establish a stronger fire perimeter and monitor areas of concern. With cooler temperatures and
reduced winds, the fire stayed within the existing boundaries.

Additional resources have arrived and are aiding the suppression efforts. Today’s weather brings lower temperatures, lower winds and
an increase in relative humidity. All of which work together to reduce the fire’s growth potential. These favorable conditions will assist
the firefighters as they continue to improve existing control lines around the fire.

For today’s shift, firefighters will be concentrating on improving and installing additional control lines in all divisions of the fire. Work will
also focus on mitigating any safety hazards or impacts to the public. Night shift operations will continue tonight.

Evacuation Levels: Evacuation levels remain in effect. Please visit Klickitat County Emergency Management’s website or check
Facebook:

https://www.klickitatcounty.org/249/Emergency-Management
https://www.facebook.com/KlickitatDEM911
Road Closures: East Road is closed from the Town of Bickleton south to Middle Road. Hwy 14 from the Town of Roosevelt to Alderdale
Road. Alderdale Road from Linda Lane south to the intersection with SR 14.

Weather and Fire Behavior: Cooler temperatures and lower winds last night and into today. Warm and dry conditions continue with wind
gusts around 10 mph.

Smoke: Satellite imagery this morning shows large swaths of smoke across the region. With the large number of fires in the Pacific NW
and continued westerly flow, smoke impacts should be expected in central and eastern Washington through the weekend. New Air
Quality Alerts are in place for Klickitat, Benton, Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield, and Asotin counties. If you are near fire locations,
please stay up to date on evacuation orders.

While there are no current air quality alerts for Klickitat County, communities close to active wildfires could see air quality worsen as the
fire and wind conditions change. Critical fire weather continues across Central and Eastern Washington; please continue to recreate
responsibly as any fire starts could spread quickly. For more information on smoke and air quality, please visit: Washington Smoke
Information (wasmoke.blogspot.com)

Shelter: An American Red Cross Shelter has been opened in neighboring Benton County and is currently assisting individuals and
families that are displaced by the fire.

Patterson Elementary School

51409 Prior Ave

Patterson, WA 99345

Resources: Multiple overhead, strikes teams, aircraft and dozers are currently responding to the fire.

2024-07-26 12:32:47

Black Canyon

General Info
Black Canyon WA-SES-00475
2 miles SE of Wenas, WA 9,600
2024-07-22 Under Investigation
0% 2024-08-01
100
25 other minor structures
Grass WA Dept. of Natural Resources
Resources
151 2 4 16
Incident Contacts

Phone: 360-584-3916

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wases-black-canyon

https://www.facebook.com/YakimaCountyOEM

Email: ryan.rodruck@dnr.wa.gov

Status

7/25/2024

The Black Canyon Fire is in the Wenas Valley area of Yakima County, Washington, approximately 10 miles northwest of Naches, WA. It
is burning in light fuels and old-growth sage.

Air and ground firefighting resources are implementing a full suppression strategy to control the fire as efficiently and safely as possible.

Information on recreation and road closures in the area can be found at this link: https://www.dnr.wa.gov/Ahtanum

For the most up-to-date information on evacuations, please visit Yakima County Emergency Management Located at this link:
https://www.facebook.com/YakimaCountyOEM

2024-07-26 06:57:02

Bonita Road

General Info
Bonita Road OR-VAD-240128
9 Miles SE of Ironside, OR 2,727
2024-07-11 Human
100% 2024-08-03
brush and short grass USDI Bureau of Land Management
Resources
0 0 0 0
Incident Contacts

Cow Valley/Bonita Road Fire Information: 541-208-4371

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orvad-cow-valley-fire

Status

7/26/2024:

100% Contained

INVESTIGATION: Reward offered for information relating to wildfires in Malheur Reservoir area VALE, Ore. – Fire investigators and law
enforcement officials are requesting the public’s assistance in the investigation of the Cow Valley, Bonita and other small wildfires in the
Malheur Reservoir area.

Near critical fire weather conditions persist on the Durkee Fire. 20% containment was gained from
Brogan to Dennis on Hwy 26 yesterday. Positive fire behavior effects from precipitation earlier in the
week are no longer present in the forecast. Amidst unprecedented fire weather challenges, NW Team
6 is in unified command with the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM). Structural threat is diminishing
and OSFM has been working with local partners to ensure they are in a good spot to reengage.
The Durkee Fire is currently the largest fire in the nation. Sandwiched between the Cow Valley Fire
footprint to the southwest and the Thompson Fire to the northeast, it is considered a megafire.
Megafires are large wildfires that grow to more than 100,000 acres. Its perimeter is 169 miles,
comparable to driving from the Oregon towns of Vale to Umatilla.
Fire Front Activity by quadrant
Burnt River, northern fire front: Firefighters are successfully holding the fire with a strategy of direct
suppression.
I-84 Corridor, eastern and southwestern flank: Fire is approaching the I-84 corridor north of Rye
Valley. South of Lime, the fire is holding. Continuing to secure the cement plant and Shirttail Road are
top priorities.
Wide-spread structure mop up within a 100-foot perimeter is a focus for firefighters today. Heavy
equipment will be utilized to protect power lines and other infrastructure. Firefighters are focused on
attaining containment from Lockett Road around the southern tip of the Durkee Fire footprint to extend
the southwest containment line.
Bridgeport to Dark Canyon, northwest fire front: Dark Canyon is an area of concern due to heavier
winds and drier conditions at high elevation and a shift in fuel type to more timber, as compared to
Durkee Fire’s predominant fuels to date: grass, shrubs and sparse Juniper.
Fire Weather Forecast
Today and for the next week, winds will be gusty and variable. In the afternoons, winds are expected
to taper to 20mph gusts and come from the south/southeast. North to northwest 40mph gusts will rise
into the evening and overnight. This pattern is expected for the next week. Although morning
temperatures have dropped significantly, humidity recovery remains poor and only around 20 to 30
percent.
It was reported that blown dust and ash created near to zero visibility along HWY 26 last night.

We continue to see extreme fire behavior that will be challenging. With burn periods projected for 22-
24 hours a day, high elevation fuels in the NW quadrant of the Durkee Fire footprint are particularly dry
and likely to burn with high rates of spread.
Aerial resources will be coordinated and prioritized between the Badland Complex, Durkee Fire and
Vale BLM going forward due to state-wide fires and resource availability.

2024-07-26 09:29:31

Bridge Creek

General Info
Bridge Creek WA-COA-240099
15 miles S of West Fork, Washington 3,864
2024-07-19 under investigation
0% 2024-08-15
2
0
Timber USDI Bureau of Indian Affairs
Resources
146 1 0 13
Incident Contacts

Fire Information (509) 800-7550 (Call or Text)

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wacoa-bridge-creek

Fire Email: 2024.swawilla1@firenet.gov

Status

7/26/2024:

Bridge Creek Wildfire
The Bridge Creek Fire is looking good. Firefighters are monitoring the line and
working to extinguish hot spots on the east side of the fire. Opening the Bridge Creek Road is a priority and crews are
focusing significant time in removing fire weakened trees that may fall on Bridge Creek Road and threaten the safety of
the public when the road opens.
Additional Information and Maps at https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/, https://www.facebook.com/CCTENV,
https://www.facebook.com/CCTBroadcasts

2024-07-26 10:22:52

Camp Creek

General Info
Camp Creek OR-PRD-000523
10 miles SW of Paulina, OR 1,581
2024-07-23 Lightning
10% 2024-07-28
Grass and Brush USDI Bureau of Land Management
Resources
63 2 0 5
Incident Contacts

https://centraloregonfire.org/

Status

7/26/2024

The Camp Creek Fire burning 12 miles southwest of Paulina was more accurately mapped at 1,581 acres and is now 10% contained.
Yesterday the fire stayed within its existing footprint. Firefighters will continue to use aircraft to cool down hotspots and support
firefighters on the ground as they work to secure the perimeter of the fire.

Level 2 (Get Set) evacuation notices issued by the Crook County Sheriff’s Department remain in place. For additional updates from the
Crook County Sheriff’s Office visit facebook.com/CrookCountySheriff or visit their interactive map:
crookcounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/minimalist/index.html?appid=3ddd30c1faeb455fb287dfa122d9ea5e

2024-07-26 10:31:51

Cat Rock

General Info
Cat Rock OR-951S-000471
7 Miles North of Prineville, OR 219
2024-07-20 Under Investigation
75% 2024-07-25
12
10
Timber, Tall Grass, Brush OR Dept. of Forestry
Resources
32 1 0 2
Incident Contacts

541-447-5658

https://centraloregonfire.org/

Status

7/25/2024

Fire is 75% Contained

For more information visit https://centraloregonfire.org/

2024-07-25 15:54:54

Cedar Creek

General Info
Cedar Creek OR-VAD-240171
23 miles SW of Juanita Junction, OR 2,000
2024-07-24 Lightning
0% 2024-08-03
0
0
Brush; short grass USDI Bureau of Land Management
Resources
12 0 0 3
Incident Contacts

Status

2024-07-26 07:52:17

Chalk

General Info
Chalk OR-WIF-240203
North of Oakridge on the North Fork of the Middle Fork of the Willamette River 2,916
2024-07-17 Under Investigation
0% 2024-11-01
0
0
Timber USDA Forest Service
Resources
169 8 0 8
Incident Contacts

Information Phone: (541) 208-1742

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/orwif-oakridge-lightning-fires-2024/oakridge-lightning-fires-2024-daily-update-thursday-07-25-2024

https://www.facebook.com/willamettenf

Email:2024.mossmountain@firenet.gov

Status

7/26/2024

Chalk Fire (2,916 acres, 0% contained) – Crews continue to build and secure line to hold the fire as well as to provide additional options
for future strategic containment operations. Expect to see increased smoke as work progress on this fire.

Division AA: Firefighters continue to take aggressive suppression action on the southern part of the Chalk Fire to protect the
communities of Oakridge and Westfir. These actions include low to moderate intensity firing operations and constructing fire line with
bulldozers and other heavy equipment.

Division KK: Crews prepared for a possible firing operation later today with favorable conditions. The firing operation will tie in previous
prep work to strengthen containment line on the southern part of the Chalk Fire.

Division TT: A small low-intensity firing operation is being prepared for north side of the Chalk Fire to secure options for tying in this area
of the fire with the 2021 Gales Fire footprint.

2024-07-26 11:47:32

Clark

General Info
Clark OR-NOD-771031
Approximately 2 miles east of Holderman Mountain 1,072
2024-07-18 Lightning
0% 2024-08-31
0
0
Timber USDI Bureau of Land Management
Resources
8 0 0 0
Incident Contacts

Phone: 3524001218

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-announcement/or77s-lane-1

Email: lela.braunsch@fdacs.gov

Status

Being managed with the Cottage Grove Fires

2024-07-26 07:26:59

Cliff Mountain

General Info
Cliff Mountain OR-WWF-000338
25 miles E of Joseph, OR 210
2024-07-22 Under Investigation
0% 2024-08-25
Timber USDA Forest Service
Resources
0 0 0 0
Incident Contacts

Status

Limited Information

2024-07-26 08:14:32

Coffee Pot

General Info
Coffee Pot OR-WIF-240237
10 miles SE of Oakridge, OR 1,687
2024-07-21 under investigation
0% 2024-07-31
0
0
Timber USDA Forest Service
Resources
103 4 0 5
Incident Contacts

Information Phone: (541) 208-1742

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/orwif-oakridge-lightning-fires-2024/oakridge-lightning-fires-2024-daily-update-thursday-07-25-2024

Email:2024.mossmountain@firenet.gov

Status

7/26/2024

Coffeepot Fire (1,687acres, 0% contained) – The Coffeepot Fire gained approximately 375 acres yesterday due to receptive heavy
fuels located in rugged terrain aligned with prevailing northwesterly winds.

Division PP: Crews working on the southern part of the Coffeepot Fire are constructing and preparing line to secure the fire north of
privately held land, protecting those values at risk.

Division RR: Heavy equipment and hand crews are working to build new line and strengthen existing line on the north side of the
Coffeepot Fire. Work continues to tie in this section of the fire with Division WW, providing for future strategic operations.

Division WW: Prep work continues in this division to build line and scout for areas where firefighters will have a high probability of
success in holding the Coffeepot Fire west of Hills Creek.

2024-07-26 11:54:42

Cougar Creek

General Info
Cougar Creek WA-SES-020209
35 miles southeast of Dayton, WA 14,767
2024-07-15 under investigation
26% 2024-08-01
153 threatened, one destroyed
409 other minor structures, three destroyed, five damaged
Grass and timber WA Dept. of Natural Resources
Resources
582 12 2 42
Incident Contacts

Fire Information: 509-210-2928

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wases-cougar-creek-fire

https://www.facebook.com/CougarCreekFire2024

Email: 2024.cougarcreek@firenet.gov

Status

7/26/2024:

KEY MESSAGES:

Air operations continued on the fire yesterday assisting in securing the perimeter. Incident Officials are working with local communities
to provide aerial support including the Bighorn, Gwen and River fires. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Initial
Attack resources remain to assist in suppression of critical fires in the vicinity. Due to the quick response efforts of DNR crews, initial
attack of a lightning strike near Anatone was successfully lined and mopped up.



CURRENT STATUS:

In the Wenatchee Creek drainage, fire crews are working to secure and tie in control lines to the contained flank of the fire. This will
free up resources to reengage fire suppression operations on the west flank where firefighters continue to build indirect
line. After a successful tactical ignition on the east flank of the fire north of the contained Hanson Ridge area, crews are checking for
smoke and hotspots and enhancing direct line construction. Grouse Flats remains a priority to protect property on the
southwest side of the fire.



FIRE BEHAVIOR AND WEATHER:

Ridgetop winds will be lighter and will switch back to the southeast. A slight warming trend is still in the forecast for the weekend, along
with a chance of thunderstorms again for early next week. Fuels will remain exceptionally dry. These conditions will
maintain active fire spread. Fire spread will be in the north and west areas of the fire.

2024-07-26 12:12:32

Courtrock

General Info
Courtrock OR-953S-024122
7.1 Miles S of Monument, OR 9,915
2024-07-21 Lightning
9% 2024-08-09
26
93 minor structures
Tall grass, Brush OR Dept. of Forestry
Resources
242 5 0 39
Incident Contacts

Phone: 541-612-0744

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/or95s-boneyard-fire

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563332514107

email: imt1.fireinfo@odf.oregon.gov

Status

7/26/2024:

Firefighters focus on southern portion of Courtrock Fire, work to control spread

MONUMENT, Ore. – A public meeting was held Thursday night in Long Creek to provide fire information for the communities
surrounding the Courtrock Fire and the western portion of the Monkey Creek Fire in the Battle Mountain Complex. The video from the
meeting can be accessed at https://youtu.be/rvudySyUGok



Firefighters will work today to complete line on the southern area of the fire where it has continued to be active. Line construction using
bulldozers and handline is planned, along with using strategic firing operations to remove fuel and vegetation between the fire’s edge
and indirect fireline, creating a larger and stronger barrier between the fire and homes to the southeast.



Lower temperatures and higher relative humidity will aid in the firefighting efforts this morning, however the forecast calls for north
winds to increase this afternoon. Fuels in the area are dry and firefighters are aware of the potential for increased fire behavior during
these windows and will be watching for changes.



On the north side of the fire, firefighters have been able to secure a longer portion of line, resulting in an increase in containment to 9%.
Resources will continue to build on this work as well today.



Information for Zone I of the Battle Mountain Complex, including the western portion of the Monkey Creek Fire (formerly Boneyard Fire)
can now be found at: www.facebook.com/battlemountaincomplex2024



Evacuations: Level 1 (Get Ready), Level 2 (Be Set) and Level 3 (Go Now) evacuations are in effect. For updated evacuation
information:

Grant County Emergency Management Office’s Facebook page, or sign up for the Grant County Emergency Alert System at
https://member.everbridge.net/825462649520134/login. Morrow County Evacuation information can be found at
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/de78333b0d2544f7a3 20142174aa20ae


Shelters: An evacuation center has been set up at Grant Union High School (911 S Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845).



Clean air and cooling centers are located in the following locations in Grant County:

Grant County Library- cooling & clean air, Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
John Day Senior Center- cooling & clean air, Monday & Thursday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday 12 – 4 p.m.
Prairie City Public Works - clean air center, Monday - Friday 12 – 7 p.m.
Dayville Community Hall- cooling & clean air, 24/7

2024-07-26 10:53:39

Cow Valley

General Info
Cow Valley OR-VAD-240129
9 Miles East of Ironside, OR 133,490
2024-07-11 Human
99% 2024-08-03
2 destroyed
5 minor structures destroyed
brush and tall grass USDI Bureau of Land Management
Resources
0 0 0 0
Incident Contacts

Fire Information: 541-208-4371

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orvad-cow-valley-fire

https://www.facebook.com/people/Cow-Valley-Fire-Information-2024/61562017027302/?_rdr

Email: 2024.cowvalley@firenet.gov

Status

7/26/2024:
99% Contained

Near critical fire weather conditions persist on the Durkee Fire. 20% containment was gained from
Brogan to Dennis on Hwy 26 yesterday. Positive fire behavior effects from precipitation earlier in the
week are no longer present in the forecast. Amidst unprecedented fire weather challenges, NW Team
6 is in unified command with the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM). Structural threat is diminishing
and OSFM has been working with local partners to ensure they are in a good spot to reengage.
The Durkee Fire is currently the largest fire in the nation. Sandwiched between the Cow Valley Fire
footprint to the southwest and the Thompson Fire to the northeast, it is considered a megafire.
Megafires are large wildfires that grow to more than 100,000 acres. Its perimeter is 169 miles,
comparable to driving from the Oregon towns of Vale to Umatilla.
Fire Front Activity by quadrant
Burnt River, northern fire front: Firefighters are successfully holding the fire with a strategy of direct
suppression.
I-84 Corridor, eastern and southwestern flank: Fire is approaching the I-84 corridor north of Rye
Valley. South of Lime, the fire is holding. Continuing to secure the cement plant and Shirttail Road are
top priorities.
Wide-spread structure mop up within a 100-foot perimeter is a focus for firefighters today. Heavy
equipment will be utilized to protect power lines and other infrastructure. Firefighters are focused on
attaining containment from Lockett Road around the southern tip of the Durkee Fire footprint to extend
the southwest containment line.
Bridgeport to Dark Canyon, northwest fire front: Dark Canyon is an area of concern due to heavier
winds and drier conditions at high elevation and a shift in fuel type to more timber, as compared to
Durkee Fire’s predominant fuels to date: grass, shrubs and sparse Juniper.
Fire Weather Forecast
Today and for the next week, winds will be gusty and variable. In the afternoons, winds are expected
to taper to 20mph gusts and come from the south/southeast. North to northwest 40mph gusts will rise
into the evening and overnight. This pattern is expected for the next week. Although morning
temperatures have dropped significantly, humidity recovery remains poor and only around 20 to 30
percent.
It was reported that blown dust and ash created near to zero visibility along HWY 26 last night.

We continue to see extreme fire behavior that will be challenging. With burn periods projected for 22-
24 hours a day, high elevation fuels in the NW quadrant of the Durkee Fire footprint are particularly dry
and likely to burn with high rates of spread.
Aerial resources will be coordinated and prioritized between the Badland Complex, Durkee Fire and
Vale BLM going forward due to state-wide fires and resource availability.

2024-07-26 09:29:57

Crazy Creek

General Info
Crazy Creek OR-OCF-000501
16 N of Paulina, OR 11,008
2024-07-22 Lightning
0% 2024-08-20
5
0
Timber, Short Grass USDA Forest Service
Resources
120 3 0 11
Incident Contacts

Fire info line: 541-460-6616

https://odfcentraloregon.com/

Status

7/26/2024:

Central Oregon – Yesterday on the Crazy Creek Fire, cooler temperatures and decreased winds led to decreased fire activity.
Firefighters strengthened the control line along Forest Service Road (FSR) 100 and established an anchor point on FSR 30. Firefighters
performed structure protection in the Toggle Meadow area. The Crazy Creek Fire is currently estimated at 11,008 acres and is 0%
contained.

Today, firefighters on the Crazy Creek Fire will continue to strengthen control lines and perform structure protection in the Little Summit
and Toggle Meadow areas.



Yesterday on the Kitty Creek Fire, firefighters strengthened lines around the perimeter and performed mop up to cool down areas of
heat. The fire remains 65 acres and is 0% contained. Firefighters will continue mop up operations today.

The Central Oregon Type 3 incident management team will transfer command of the Crazy Creek Fire and Kitty Creek Fire to
Southwest Team 5 Complex Incident Management Team at 6 p.m. today. Future fire updates will be provided by the Southwest Team 5
Complex Incident Management.

The Ochoco National Forest has implemented a forest closure for the Paulina Ranger District. More information can be found at
fs.usda.gov/alerts/ochoco/alerts-notices/?aid=89203.

Firefighters construct control line around a fire to establish a barrier to keep it from spreading. Containment is based on their confidence
that a portion of the fire is secure, and the fire will not move beyond the control line. Firefighters may have control line around the
perimeter of a fire, but until they are able to decrease fire activity along the edge of the control line and cool down hotspots, they do not
consider that portion of the fire contained.

Visit the official source for wildfire information in Central Oregon at centraloregonfire.org for wildfire updates or follow fire information on
X/Twitter @CentralORfire. Call 9-1-1 to report a wildfire.

# # #

2024-07-26 12:10:02

Deer Creek

General Info
Deer Creek OR-VAD-240187
18 miles SW of Adrian, OR 411
2024-07-24 Lightning
75% 2024-08-01
0
0
Grass and Brush USDI Bureau of Land Management
Resources
4 0 1 0
Incident Contacts

Status

75% Contained

Diamond Complex

General Info
Diamond Complex OR-UPF-240303
8 miles west of Diamond Lake 4,146
2024-07-19 under investigation
3% 2024-10-16
4 Residences, 70 Mixed Commercial
37
timber USDA Forest Service
Resources
395 6 3 24
Incident Contacts

Fire Information: 541-375-0367

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orupf-diamond-complex

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562801135716

Status

7//2024:

A large-scale lightning event on July 16 started several fires on the Diamond Lake Ranger District of the Umpqua National Forest. The
fires are being managed as the Diamond Complex. It consists of 24 fires and an estimated 4,166 acres with 3% containment and 395
personnel assigned.

Nationally and in the Pacific Northwest, fire activity is putting an extreme demand on firefighting resources. The highest priority remains
public and firefighter safety and protecting infrastructure and homes.

The fires are being managed under a full suppression strategy. This means that crews engage in direct attack on the fires’ edge where
access and firefighter safety allow. They are implementing indirect strategies using constructed control lines and utilizing natural
barriers where direct attack cannot be done safely. Pacific Power and Light (PP&L) infrastructure within the complex continues to be a
top priority for protection as crew attack fires threatening those resources.

The Trail fire, east of Hwy 138 on the west slope of Mt. Thielsen, is 830 acres and 5% contained. Crews continue to keep the fire within
the current control lines and minimize impacts to the recreational values around Diamond Lake.

The Lemolo fire, north of Lemolo Lake on Bunker Hill, is 627 acres and 0% contained. Crews will continue to complete dozer line on the
east flank and look for opportunities to implement control lines north of the fire to protect recreational values around Lemolo Lake.

The Pine Bench fire, north of Hwy 138 near Dry Creek, is 1,546 acres and 0% contained. Crew will patrol and continue to hold the 4775
road and hold and mop up any new spot fires.

Watson fire, north of Hwy 138 on Watson Ridge fire is 166 acres and 0% contained and the Loafer fire at 24 acres and 0% contained.
Crews have been making great progress with the limited resources available. They will begin direct line construction and hose lay today
and continue to fortify lines.

There are smaller clusters of fires within the complex that consist of: Pig Iron, 27 acres and 25% contained, near Pig Iron Mountain
north of Hwy 138; Brodie, 98 acres and 0% contained, about 5 miles south of Hwy 138 and south of Devils Canyon; Trep, 109 acres
and 0% contained, about 4 miles south of Hwy 138; Garwood, 5 acres and 65% contained, about 3 miles southwest of Mt. Bailey; Slide,
0.1 acres and 90% contained, northeast of Pine Bench; Potter, 504 acres and 0% contained, north of Hwy 138 about 2 miles southeast
of Potter Mt.; Ooya, 136 acres and 0% contained, north of Hwy 138 about 1 mile northeast of Bird Point; Clearwater, 1 acre and 90%
contained, south of Hwy 138 about 5 miles northwest of Diamond Lake; Elephant, 0.7 acres and 0% contained, 2 miles southwest of
Lemolo Lake; Lost Bear, 5 acres and 0% contained, 2 miles south of Hwy 138; Lost, 14 acres and 0% contained, 4 miles south of Hwy
138; Sheep, 0.3 acres and 0% contained, 3 miles north of Diamond Lake; Thin, 1 acre and 0% contained, four miles northwest of
Diamond Lake; Trap, 4 acres and 0% contained, 1 mile south of Hwy 138 near Trap Mountain; Bear Trap, 45 acres and 0% contained,
2 miles south of Hwy 138 near Bear Trap Mountain; Campwood, 8 acres and 0% contained, 2 miles south of Hwy 138; Rough, 8 acres
and 0% contained, two miles south of Hwy 138, Birds, 10 acres and 0% contained, Wood, 2 acres and 0% contained, 2 miles south of
Hwy 138; and Mowich, 1 acre and 0% contained, 1 mile north of Hwy 138.
Today, firefighters will continue direct suppression on accessible fires, and will develop specific suppression strategies for other less
accessible fires to be carried out as resources become available.

Smoke Outlook: Smoke continues to impact the region. For the most up to date information, please visit www.fire.airnow.gov

2024-07-26 11:39:54

Durgan

General Info
Durgan OR-OCF-000502
8 mi NE of Paulina, OR 3,200
2024-07-22 Under Investigation
100% 2024-07-28
0
Short Grass; Brush USDA Forest Service
Resources
20 0 0 5
Incident Contacts

https://centraloregonfire.org/

https://centraloregonfire.org/2024/07/22/central-oregon-interagency-dispatch-update-july-22-2024-evening/

Status

7/26/2024:
100% Contained

The Durgan Fire located approximately six miles northeast of Paulina was more accurately mapped at 3,200 acres and is now 100%
contained. The Crook County Sheriff’s Office has decreased the evacuation preparedness to a Level 1 (Be Ready). For additional
updates from the Crook County Sheriff’s Office visit facebook.com/CrookCountySheriff or visit their interactive map:
crookcounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/minimalist/index.html?appid=3ddd30c1faeb455fb287dfa122d9ea5e

The Pulley Creek Fire, burning on the Ochoco National Forest, approximately one mile southwest of Big Summit Prairie, remains at 11
acres and is now 100% contained.

Firefighters construct control line around a fire to establish a barrier to keep it from spreading. Containment is based on their confidence
that a portion of the fire is secure, and the fire will not move beyond the control line. Firefighters may have control line around the
perimeter of a fire, but until they are able to decrease fire activity along the edge of the control line and cool down hotspots, they do not
consider that portion of the fire contained.

Visit the official source for wildfire information in Central Oregon at centraloregonfire.org for wildfire updates or follow fire information on
X/Twitter @CentralORfire. Call 9-1-1 to report a wildfire. For smoke and air quality information visit fire.airnow.gov.

2024-07-26 10:33:45

Durkee

General Info
Durkee OR-VAD-240141
One mile west of Durkee, OR 288,690
2024-07-17 Lightning
20% 2024-08-08
43 threatened, 2 destroyed
99 minor structures (12 destroyed)
Brush, grass, and timber USDI Bureau of Land Management
Resources
565 10 1 55
Incident Contacts

Fire Information: 541-208-4371

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orvad-durkee-fire

https://www.facebook.com/people/Cow-Valley-Fire-Information-2024/61562017027302/?_rdr

Email: 2024.durkee@firenet.gov

Status

7/26/2024:

Near critical fire weather conditions persist on the Durkee Fire. 20% containment was gained from
Brogan to Dennis on Hwy 26 yesterday. Positive fire behavior effects from precipitation earlier in the
week are no longer present in the forecast. Amidst unprecedented fire weather challenges, NW Team
6 is in unified command with the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM). Structural threat is diminishing
and OSFM has been working with local partners to ensure they are in a good spot to reengage.
The Durkee Fire is currently the largest fire in the nation. Sandwiched between the Cow Valley Fire
footprint to the southwest and the Thompson Fire to the northeast, it is considered a megafire.
Megafires are large wildfires that grow to more than 100,000 acres. Its perimeter is 169 miles,
comparable to driving from the Oregon towns of Vale to Umatilla.
Fire Front Activity by quadrant
Burnt River, northern fire front: Firefighters are successfully holding the fire with a strategy of direct
suppression.
I-84 Corridor, eastern and southwestern flank: Fire is approaching the I-84 corridor north of Rye
Valley. South of Lime, the fire is holding. Continuing to secure the cement plant and Shirttail Road are
top priorities.
Wide-spread structure mop up within a 100-foot perimeter is a focus for firefighters today. Heavy
equipment will be utilized to protect power lines and other infrastructure. Firefighters are focused on
attaining containment from Lockett Road around the southern tip of the Durkee Fire footprint to extend
the southwest containment line.
Bridgeport to Dark Canyon, northwest fire front: Dark Canyon is an area of concern due to heavier
winds and drier conditions at high elevation and a shift in fuel type to more timber, as compared to
Durkee Fire’s predominant fuels to date: grass, shrubs and sparse Juniper.
Fire Weather Forecast
Today and for the next week, winds will be gusty and variable. In the afternoons, winds are expected
to taper to 20mph gusts and come from the south/southeast. North to northwest 40mph gusts will rise
into the evening and overnight. This pattern is expected for the next week. Although morning
temperatures have dropped significantly, humidity recovery remains poor and only around 20 to 30
percent.
It was reported that blown dust and ash created near to zero visibility along HWY 26 last night.

We continue to see extreme fire behavior that will be challenging. With burn periods projected for 22-
24 hours a day, high elevation fuels in the NW quadrant of the Durkee Fire footprint are particularly dry
and likely to burn with high rates of spread.
Aerial resources will be coordinated and prioritized between the Badland Complex, Durkee Fire and
Vale BLM going forward due to state-wide fires and resource availability.

2024-07-26 12:08:13

Easy

General Info
Easy WA-OWF-000435
17 miles west of Mazama, WA 410
2024-07-17 Lightning
0% 2024-10-01
2 Minor structures
timber USDA Forest Service
Resources
108 3 0 5
Incident Contacts

Phone: 541-861-5808

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/waowf-easy-fire

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560760893080

E-mail: 2024.pioneer@firenet.gov

Status

7/26/2024:

Easy Fire Update

CURRENT SITUATION: The Easy Fire is burning in large dense timber, abundant dead trees, and ground vegetation on extremely
steep terrain. Fire activity near State Route 20 has moderated with continued fire activity within the fire footprint on the north and south
side of the fire. Firefighters worked with Washington Department of Transportation(WSDOT) on Wednesday and Thursday to clean up
debris and fallen trees across the highway. The highway closure is regularly being reassessed, so please be sure to check the WSDOT
travel map for any updates throughout the day.



Yesterday firefighters continued preparation of indirect handlines, tying into natural features like avalanche chutes and previous burn
scars. As part of the fireline preparations crews are installing hoselays and sprinkler systems on both the south and north side of the
fire. In addition, crews successfully established helispots on the north side of the fire which will provide additional access in case of an
emergency.



TODAY’S ACTIVITIES: Crews will continue to work with Washington Department of Transportation to clean up fallen trees and debris
from the shoulders of State Route 20. Firefighters will also maintain line preparation and falling operations on the north and south side
of Easy Fire. Crews are scouting opportunities to conduct strategic firing operations to burn out vegetation between the fire and
constructed fireline. Firefighters are also developing an aerial operations plan for structure protection on Mebee Lookout Tower if fire
activity necessitates such measures.



WEATHER: Temperatures today will rise slightly with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Humidity is expected to moderate today and
through the weekend. Winds will decrease today with a northwest direction around 7 mph. The cooling trend will continue over the
weekend along with a reduction in winds.

2024-07-26 12:12:13

Falls

General Info
Falls OR-MAF-oo2502
20 miles northeast of Riley, OR 141,927
2024-07-10 Human
55% 2024-08-15
1,853 single residences
13 residences destroyed, 1 damaged
900 other minor structures
15 other structures destroyed, 1 damaged
Timber, tall grass and medium logging slash USDA Forest Service
Resources
1,539 44 2 79
Incident Contacts

Fire Information Line: 541-208-4370

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

https://www.facebook.com/people/Falls-Fire-2024/61562126623985/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

https://www.fs.usda.gov/news/malheur/news-events

Status

7/26/2024:
Falls Fire: On Thursday, control lines continued to hold in areas where homes were previously threatened, including
the Red Hill area and the Izee community. Prep has been completed by wildland and structure crews within the area
directly adjacent to the Sand Fire, where the fire is steadily moving away from structures. This allowed OSFM assets
to shift to the Telephone Fire, as fire activity moved to the northeast. Structural assets also continue to patrol the
Highway 395 corridor, protecting properties to both the east and west. Structure crews responded alongside
wildland resources to the Parasol Butte area to address structural protection related to multiple new fires in the
area. This work continued overnight, with crews identifying structures and evaluating protection needs.
Crews on the southern and western perimeter continued to reinforce control line and mopped up additional hot
spots. On the western side, firefighters conducted burn operations to tie the Whiskey Mountain Fire into the Falls
Fire. Fire crews utilized direct attack and firing operations to protect resources to the west, including Izee. To the
northwest, firefighters worked to tie together portions of control line using dozers and hand crews. On the northeast
side, crews advanced fireline on the FSR31, moving west along Lonesome Creek with the assistance of heavy
equipment. On the eastern edge, work progressed along FSR31, with fuel removal and mop up.
Today, crews will continue to mop up and hold areas on the south end of the Falls Fire. To the west, direct and
indirect firing tactics will be used to tie Whiskey Mountain Fire into the Falls Fire and existing road lines.

2024-07-26 12:06:57

Gilespie Spring

General Info
Gilespie Spring OR-VAD-240185
30 NW of Jordan Valley, OR 2,555
2024-07-24 Lightning
100% 2024-07-25
0
0
Short Grass and Brush USDI Bureau of Land Management
Resources
3 0 0 1
Incident Contacts

Status

100% Contained - Last Report

2024-07-26 13:41:14

Gooseneck

General Info
Gooseneck WA-SES-020302
6 miles west of Jerry, WA 1,582
2024-07-24 Human
75% 0000-00-00
5
10
Grass WA Dept. of Natural Resources
Resources
30 2 0 4
Incident Contacts

Status

Limited Information - 75% Contained

2024-07-26 07:44:49

Hole In The Ground

General Info
Hole In The Ground OR-VAD-240183
24 miles west of Jordan Valley, OR 20,000
2024-08-03 Lightning
0% 0000-00-00
25
57 Other Minor Structures
Short Grass; Brush USDI Bureau of Land Management
Resources
38 0 0 11
Incident Contacts

Status

Limited Information

2024-07-26 07:54:41

Homestead Complex

General Info
Homestead Complex OR-UPF-240311
30 NE of Glide, OR 1,179
2024-07-19 Under Investigation
0% 2024-09-15
Timber USDA Forest Service
Resources
177 1 1 6
Incident Contacts

Fire Information: 208-713-9693

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orupf-homestead-complex

https://www.facebook.com/HomesteadComplexFireInfo

Email: 2024.homesteadcomplex@firenet.gov

Status

7/26/2024:

As of this morning, the seven fires in the Homestead Complex total 1,179 acres. Suppression tactics are being prioritized by threat to
property, infrastructure, industry, and areas with the highest probability of success. 306 resources are assigned, including hand crews,
engines, water tenders, dozers, feller bunchers and skidgens.



Firefighters completed removing the hoselay on the Lost Bucket Fire (35 acres). The majority of resources from Lost Bucket will now be
assisting the Salmon 33 Fire, as well as the No Man Fire. Remaining resources will continue to maintain and patrol the control lines
around Lost Bucket.



Last night, a hotshot crew camped out near the Salmon 33 Fire (133 acres) to maximize opportunities to construct fireline during cooler
evening and morning conditions, when the fire is less active. On the No Man Fire (350 acres), crews and heavy equipment operators
have been making progress constructing fireline. On the east side of No Man Fire, staff are improving existing roads to use as
containment line. Great Basin Team 5 is coordinating with cooperators west of the fire to construct indirect control lines.



The Horse Heaven Creek Fire (371 acres) continues to be the most active fire in the complex. Handcrews, engines, and heavy
equipment are building direct and indirect containment lines on the north and east sides of the fire.



The Reynolds Butte Fire (104 acres) showed minimal activity yesterday. Crews continue building indirect firelines and laying hose.
Firefighters are using information from scouting missions the past few days to develop plans for direct and indirect firelines when
resources are available to be assigned to the Fuller Lake Fire (61 acres) and Bullpup Fire (125 acres).



Winds will remain light today, but the temperature is expected to increase slightly. Reduced cloud cover in the morning and lower
relative humidity could lead to a moderate increase in fire activity. However, the overall fire activity is expected to remain minimal. Local
smoke outlooks can be found online at: https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/d393fd74.



Area fire restrictions and danger ratings are as follows: Fire Danger Rating: High. Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPLs): 2. Public
Use Fire Restrictions (PURs): 2.



CLOSURES: 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 which impact all of 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: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/umpqua/alerts-notices

2024-07-26 12:09:45

Jack Saddle

General Info
Jack Saddle OR-UPF-240235
10 miles SE of Dorena, OR 1,001
2024-07-17 Lightning
0% 2024-10-01
Timber USDA Forest Service
Resources
147 6 0 2
Incident Contacts

Phone: 352-400-1218

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/or77s-cottage-grove-lane-1

Status

Managed as part of Cottage Grove Fires

Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fires
Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Phone: 352-400-1218 Email: Lela.Braunsch@FDACS.gov
On June 23, 2024, command of the Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fires was transferred to the North
Carolina Forest Service Complex Incident Management Team.
The Cottage Grove – Lane 1 fires consist of the following fires for a total of 4005 acres: Lane 1
(1090 acres), Clark 900 (841 acres), 225 (610 acres), Jack Saddle (818 acres), Puddin (110 acres),
Adams Mountain (162 acres), and Mineral/White Creek (374 acres). The Lane 1 Fire is
considered 10% contained, while all other fires are 0% contained. Percent containment represents
sections of fire line that pose no escape risk without further action from firefighters. Over 200
personnel are assigned to these fires in operational and overhead capacities.
Efforts today continued in securing fire line on the north side of the Lane 1 fire and continued
scouting on the remaining fires for potential fire line locations.
Closures: Due to the wildfires, the Umpqua National Forest has issued Forest Order No. 06-15-24-03 and
Forest Order No. 06-15-02-24-01 that can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/umpqua/alertsnotices/?
aid=88514
The Bureau of Land Management has issued the following emergency closure for Lane County:
https://blm.gov/announcement/bureau-land-management-issues-emergency-fire-closure-lanecounty
The following County roads are closed except to owners of private lands accessed from these
roads: Brice Creek Road east of Umpqua National Forest Boundary, all of Sharps Creek Road.
Evacuations: A “Level 1” Evacuation notice has been issued by the Lane County Sherriff’s
Department for areas east of Disston starting at Brice Creek Road milepost 0.7 and following
Brice Creek Road south. An evacuation map is available at: www.LaneCountyOR.gov/Lane1Fire
Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR): A “TFR” is in place at an altitude from the surface up to
and including 8500 feet, daily (24 hours) until further notice. Complete information is available at
https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_4814.html. Flying a drone near or around a wildfire
compromises the safety of pilots and interferes with firefighting efforts.

2024-07-26 07:24:44

Jackpine

General Info
Jackpine OR-PRD-000465
3 miles SW of La Pine, OR 180
2024-07-19 Under Investigation
85% 2024-07-25
20
0
Timber, brush, Short Grass USDA Forest Service
Resources
7 0 0 2
Incident Contacts

Fire Information Line: 541-208-1766

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/ordef-red-fire

Email: 2024.red@firenet.gov

Status

7/26/2024:
Today’s Highlight: The Eastern Area Complex Incident Management Team (CIMT), led by Brian Jenkins, Incident Commander, assumed
the management of the Red, Round and Wickiup fires at 6:00 a.m. on July 26, 2024. The Eastern Area CIMT expresses appreciation to
the Southern Area Gray Team for their support to the firefighters, community, and Deschutes National Forest.

2024-07-26 13:24:53

Knot

General Info
Knot OR-981S-240234
3.5 miles WSW of Sprague River, OR 1,551
2024-07-21 Under investigation
85% 2024-07-31
0
2 other minor structures destroyed
Tall grass, brush OR Dept. of Forestry
Resources
24 1 0 1
Incident Contacts

https://www.facebook.com/SCOFMPFIREINFO/

http://www.klamathcounty.org/300/Emergency-Management---Sheriffs-Office.com

Status

726/2024: No new information

Sprague River, OR - The Knot Fire which started on private ODF protected land located 3 miles northeast of Sprague River, near Walla
Walla
Road and Kootenai Street has reached 70% containment. The fire is currently under investigation.

With more accurate mapping the fire size is 1,551 acres and currently 100% lined with a combination of dozer and hand line. Yesterday
crews
focused on securing the existing line and mopping up around the fire edge.

Today there will be multiple type 2 hand crews that consist of 20 people, contract equipment and several engines. Crews will continue
to patrol
the fire line to ensure the fire is held within the original footprint.

This will be the final update for the Knot Fire. Firefighters will continue to work the fire until it reaches full containment which is predicted
by
the end of the week.

The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office lowered the evaluation levels, which is now a level 1 (Be Ready) for the areas of Drews Road,
Tablelands
Road and Oregon Pine Road. Drews Road is open, but the public is asked to stay out of the fire area and use caution when traveling
back
home.

Sign up for Klamath County alerts, by visiting http://www.klamathcounty.org/300/Emergency-Management---Sheriffs-Office.com

For more information on fires and restrictions in the South-Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership area, please visit:
https://www.scofmp.org/

2024-07-26 06:05:58

Lane 1

General Info
Lane 1 OR-771S-000028
15 miles SE of Springfield, OR 1,421
2024-07-17 Lightning
10% 2024-10-01
15
20 other minor structures
Timber OR Dept. of Forestry
Resources
294 9 5 2
Incident Contacts

Phone: 352-400-1218

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/or77s-cottage-grove-lane-1

Email: lela.braunsch@fdacs.gov

Status

7/25/2024


Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Phone: 352-400-1218 Email: Lela.Braunsch@FDACS.gov
On June 23, 2024, command of the Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fires was transferred to the North
Carolina Forest Service Complex Incident Management Team.
The Cottage Grove – Lane 1 fires consist of the following fires for a total of 4005 acres: Lane 1
(1090 acres), Clark 900 (841 acres), 225 (610 acres), Jack Saddle (818 acres), Puddin (110 acres),
Adams Mountain (162 acres), and Mineral/White Creek (374 acres). The Lane 1 Fire is
considered 10% contained, while all other fires are 0% contained. Percent containment represents
sections of fire line that pose no escape risk without further action from firefighters. Over 200
personnel are assigned to these fires in operational and overhead capacities.
Efforts today continued in securing fire line on the north side of the Lane 1 fire and continued
scouting on the remaining fires for potential fire line locations.
Closures: Due to the wildfires, the Umpqua National Forest has issued Forest Order No. 06-15-24-03 and
Forest Order No. 06-15-02-24-01 that can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/umpqua/alertsnotices/?
aid=88514
The Bureau of Land Management has issued the following emergency closure for Lane County:
https://blm.gov/announcement/bureau-land-management-issues-emergency-fire-closure-lanecounty
The following County roads are closed except to owners of private lands accessed from these
roads: Brice Creek Road east of Umpqua National Forest Boundary, all of Sharps Creek Road.
Evacuations: A “Level 1” Evacuation notice has been issued by the Lane County Sherriff’s
Department for areas east of Disston starting at Brice Creek Road milepost 0.7 and following
Brice Creek Road south. An evacuation map is available at: www.LaneCountyOR.gov/Lane1Fire
Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR): A “TFR” is in place at an altitude from the surface up to
and including 8500 feet, daily (24 hours) until further notice. Complete information is available at
https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_4814.html. Flying a drone near or around a wildfire
compromises the safety of pilots and interferes with firefighting efforts.

2024-07-26 07:20:10

Larch Creek

General Info
Larch Creek OR-954S-000514
5 miles southwest of Dufur, OR 18,286
2024-07-09 Human
95% 2024-08-01
33
6 destroyed
Brush, tall grass, and timber OR Dept. of Forestry
Resources
52 1 0 4
Incident Contacts

Fire Information: 541-316-8289

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/or95s-larch-creek-fire

email: LarchCreekFireInfo2024@gmail.com

Status

7/19/2024:

Dufur, Ore. – Night shift pushed mop-up deeper into the fire and continued to remove lingering heat inside the perimeter. Infrared
imaging is being used to aid firefighter’s efforts to find and cool hidden heat sources.

Patrols continue along the fire’s edge in several areas, including Jordan and Tygh Creek. Crews are also backhauling hose and
supplies that are no longer needed on the fireline.

Tomorrow, the Oregon Department of Forestry Incident Management Team 2 will transfer command of the fire to a robust local Type 3
team comprised of many firefighters that were on this fire during initial attack. The Type 3 organization will be shadowing ODF Team 2
today to gain additional knowledge of the fire. Transfer of command is planned for tomorrow morning at 6 a.m.

Today’s weather will be similar to yesterday, with light upslope winds and temperatures in the 90s. Hot and very dry conditions are
expected over the weekend, with temperatures in the triple digits.

The Farm Service Agency out of The Dalles offers disaster recovery assistance programs for lands affected by the fire. Details
regarding these programs can be explained through FSA staff contacts: www.wascoswcd.org/wasco-county-farm-service-agency-staff

Evacuation orders are being reviewed today by the Wasco County Sheriff’s Office.

2024-07-25 06:44:09

Lone Rock

General Info
Lone Rock OR-PRD-000404
3 Miles north of Lone Rock, OR 136,377
2024-07-13 under investigation
45% 2024-08-15
679
47 non residential commercial and 861minor structures,9 destroyed, 6 damaged
brush, short and tall grass USDI Bureau of Land Management
Resources
926 16 5 100
Incident Contacts

Fire Information Line: 541-208-4369

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orprd-lone-rock-fire

Email: 2024.0404rvlonerock@firenet.gov

Status

7/26/2024:

Condon, Ore. — The Lone Rock Fire is being managed under a full suppression strategy by the unified command of the Northwest
(NW) Team 2 and Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Red Team.
There will be a community meeting tomorrow, Saturday, July 27 at 6:00 p.m. at the Grade School Gym located at 392 Main Street,
Fossil, Ore. The meeting will also be available on the Lone Rock Fire Facebook page.
Yesterday’s Activities: Crews were successful at keeping the fire within its existing footprint and continued to focus on patrol and mop-
up operations. Minimal to moderate fire behavior was observed across the entire fire area. Containment of the Lone Rock Fire
increased to 45 percent.
Hoselays were put in place at the previous spot fire near Notch Road, and firefighters were able to use these resources to assist in
mop-up operations there. Crews also completed strategic firing operations yesterday morning to better secure the spot fire near Flatiron
Spring.
Firelines held well in the southern portion of the fire, including along OR 19 and Alder Creek Road. Crews continued to monitor and
mop-up isolated interior hot spots. North of Forest Service Road (FSR 25), crews worked to complete a small firing operation to remove
the remaining unburned fuels. As of 8:00 p.m. on Thursday evening, OR-19 and OR-207 were fully reopened to traffic.
Today’s Activities: The focus today will be on continuing to mop-up and patrol existing line across the fire area, as well as further
securing the spot fires on the east and west sides of the fire perimeter. Lines have held around these areas of concern for several days
now. Crews are evaluating the unburned pocket of fuels on the west side of the fire and may conduct strategic firing operations if
necessary.
Due to the tremendous work by firefighters and the completion of mop up work around homes, the threat to structures has reduced
greatly. As a result of that progress, some Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) task forces and the OSFM incident management team
will complete their shift today and then be reassigned to nearby fires or return home to protect their local communities on Saturday. The
OSFM Red Team and all of its structural firefighters that have protected Spray, Ore. and served on the fire would like to thank the
communities affected by this fire for their support.
Evacuations:
For information on evacuations in Gilliam County, visit Gilliam County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.
For information on evacuations in Wheeler County, visit Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.
For information on evacuations in Morrow County, visit Morrow County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.
Shelters:
An evacuation center has been set up at the Wheeler High School (600 E B Street, Fossil, Ore.). A large animal shelter is available at
the County Fairgrounds (720 E 3rd Street in Fossil, Ore.).
Closures:
OR-19 and OR-207 were fully reopened to traffic on Thursday, July 25 at 8:00 p.m. For updated road closure information, visit
https://www.tripcheck.com/.

2024-07-26 10:47:04

Microwave Tower

General Info
Microwave Tower OR-954S-000661
5 miles WSW of Mosier, OR 762
2024-07-22 Under Investigation
53% 2024-08-01
431
17 Nonresidential, 800 Other Minor Structures
Timber, logging slash OR Dept. of Forestry
Resources
151 6 1 4
Incident Contacts

Fire Information (541)-208-1744

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/or954s-microwave-tower

https://www.facebook.com/2024MicrowaveTowerFire/

Email: 2024.microwavetower@firenet.gov

Status

7/26/2024:

Firefighters have made significant progress, with most of the southern fireline now contained. Crews will be mopping up this area by
extinguishing any remaining hot spots, turning over smoldering debris and stirring with water.

On the northeast side, last night's successful firing operations in the grass are helping secure fire lines. Due to inaccessible areas and
steep terrain, firing operations remain the safest and most effective strategy to remove fuels and prevent the spread of the fire. Today,
firefighters will continue these firing operations along the northern edge, utilizing the dozer line, the Columbia River Highway State Trail,
and rocky areas, tying it in with the fire that has already reached the trail, securing it all the way from east to west.

Strategic firing operations are strengthening this line, which will increase smoke and may make flames visible. Once completed, this will
reduce fuel and lower the risk of fire spread.

Fire Behavior

The fire shows low to moderate activity with creeping, smoldering and backing downslope toward containment lines. Mid-day, more
smoke is expected in the area from the firing operations.

Slight weather changes are anticipated, with temperatures in the upper 70s, lower relative humidity, and lighter winds. Fuels remain
critically dry and receptive to burning.

Evacuations

Existing Level 3, 2 and 1 evacuations on the east side remain in place. For updated information please follow
https://www.facebook.com/WascoCountySheriff. The evacuation preparedness level remains at Level 1 on the west side, please follow
https://www.facebook.com/hrcso. The Red Cross center is available at the Hood River Middle School for anyone needing a place to go.

2024-07-26 11:29:39

Middle Fork

General Info
Middle Fork OR-CLP-240223
Crater Lake National Park, Middle Fork area 605
2024-07-17 Under Investigation
1% 2024-09-01
0
0
Timber, Brush USDI National Park Service
Resources
138 5 0 0
Incident Contacts

https://www.nps.gov/crla/index.htm

Status

Limited Information

2024-07-26 06:04:33

Mineral

General Info
Mineral OR-UPF-240286
7 miles SE of Dorena, OR 665
2024-07-18 Lightning
0% 2024-08-31
17
10 non residential, 5 other minor structures
Timber USDA Forest Service
Resources
0 0 0 0
Incident Contacts

Phone: 352-400-1218

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/or77s-cottage-grove-lane-1

Email: lela.braunsch@fdacs.gov

Status

Managed as part of Cottage Grove -Lane 1 Fires

Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fires Evening Update – Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Phone: 352-400-1218 Email: Lela.Braunsch@FDACS.gov
On June 23, 2024, command of the Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fires was transferred to the North
Carolina Forest Service Complex Incident Management Team.
The Cottage Grove – Lane 1 fires consist of the following fires for a total of 4005 acres: Lane 1
(1090 acres), Clark 900 (841 acres), 225 (610 acres), Jack Saddle (818 acres), Puddin (110 acres),
Adams Mountain (162 acres), and Mineral/White Creek (374 acres). The Lane 1 Fire is
considered 10% contained, while all other fires are 0% contained. Percent containment represents
sections of fire line that pose no escape risk without further action from firefighters. Over 200
personnel are assigned to these fires in operational and overhead capacities.
Efforts today continued in securing fire line on the north side of the Lane 1 fire and continued
scouting on the remaining fires for potential fire line locations.
Closures: Due to the wildfires, the Umpqua National Forest has issued Forest Order No. 06-15-24-03 and
Forest Order No. 06-15-02-24-01 that can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/umpqua/alertsnotices/?
aid=88514
The Bureau of Land Management has issued the following emergency closure for Lane County:
https://blm.gov/announcement/bureau-land-management-issues-emergency-fire-closure-lanecounty
The following County roads are closed except to owners of private lands accessed from these
roads: Brice Creek Road east of Umpqua National Forest Boundary, all of Sharps Creek Road.
Evacuations: A “Level 1” Evacuation notice has been issued by the Lane County Sherriff’s
Department for areas east of Disston starting at Brice Creek Road milepost 0.7 and following
Brice Creek Road south. An evacuation map is available at: www.LaneCountyOR.gov/Lane1Fire
Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR): A “TFR” is in place at an altitude from the surface up to
and including 8500 feet, daily (24 hours) until further notice. Complete information is available at
https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_4814.html. Flying a drone near or around a wildfire
compromises the safety of pilots and interferes with firefighting efforts.

2024-07-26 07:22:43

Moss Mountain

General Info
Moss Mountain OR-WIF-240214
15 SE of Oakridge, OR 190
2024-07-17 Under Investigation
0% 2024-10-31
Timber USDA Forest Service
Resources
203 2 0 11
Incident Contacts

Fire information: (541) 208-1742

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/orwif-oakridge-lightning-fires-2024/oakridge-lightning-fires-2024-daily-update-thursday-07-25-2024

Email:2024.mossmountain@firenet.gov

Status

7/26/2024:
Moss Mountain Fire (201 acres, 0% contained) –Steep, rugged terrain continues to make access the Moss Mountain Fire difficult to
access. Fire growth was minimal yesterday.

Division SS: This new division was created to scout and place resources where there is a high probability of success.

Division WW: Crews working in this division are preparing line and scouting for future options.

2024-07-26 11:54:26

Ore

General Info
Ore OR-WIF-240195
7 miles northeast of Blue River, OR 1,050
2024-07-17 Under Investigation
3% 2024-10-15
0
7 Mixed Commercial; 6 other minor
Timber USDA Forest Service
Resources
304 7 0 8
Incident Contacts

541-208-1262

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/orwif-ore-fire/ore-fire-update-07-20-2024

Email: 2024.ore@firenet.gov

Status

7/24/2024:

Blue River, Or – Fire suppression efforts continue on the Ore Fire, which is burning 7 miles northeast of Blue River, Oregon. Challenges
include steep and rugged terrain, falling rocks and rolling debris, fire-weakened trees, and extreme weather conditions. Firefighter and
public
safety remain the number one priority on the incident. Fire managers are focusing on activities with a high probability of success while
minimizing risk to firefighters while protecting values such as communities, infrastructure and forest, recreation and cultural resources.

Last night’s community meeting in Blue River was well attended and the Northwest Complex Incident Management Team 10 expresses
its
appreciation for the community’s support and engagement.

Yesterday, burning debris rolling down the steep slopes caused fire to slopover (cross) the control line at the FS 1509 Road about a
mile from
the FS 15 Road junction. Ground crews, assisted by aviation resources, secured this slopover, but falling debris will remain a challenge
in the
southwest portion where the fire is most active. An engine patrolled and monitored through the night. Road grading was completed
along the
FS 1509 Road, north of Tidbits Trailhead. Firefighters successfully held the fire at the FS 15 Road, and heat is diminishing along the
established control line.

Today, crews will monitor the slopover, and patrol the rest of the southwest line as the fire continues backing down to FS 1509. Feller
bunchers and masticators will follow the road grading operations above Tidbits Trailhead to strengthen the FS 1509 Road. Northeast of
the
fire, grading operations will begin along the FS 1513 Road.

Weather: Occasional shading from passing clouds will trend temperatures a few degrees cooler and moderate humidity today
compared to
yesterday. Terrain-driven winds continue for the next few days. A deep marine layer will push onshore tonight, bringing mostly cloudy
skies,
warmer overnight low temperatures, and excellent humidity recovery.

Safety: Fire danger continues to increase as does the number of fire incidents around the region. The public plays a crucial role in
preventing
the next wildfire. Your caution with all ignition sources can help avoid causing undue strain on firefighting resources. For prevention tips,
visit
https://keeporegongreen.org. Fire restrictions are in place within the Willamette National Forest. For more information visit
https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/willamette/fire. A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place over the fire area.

Smoke: Smoke from numerous wildfires burning throughout the state will affect air quality in many areas over the coming days. An Air
Resource Advisor is now assigned to the Ore Fire and providing daily smoke outlooks for the affected area at
https://wildlandfiresmoke.net.
Being prepared for smoke is important to everyone’s health. For more information go to: www.airnow.gov/wildfires/be-smoke-ready.org/

2024-07-26 07:09:37

Pioneer

General Info
Pioneer WA-SES-000173
31 miles northwest of Chelan, WA 31,906
2024-06-08 Under investigation
14% 2024-10-31
258 residences threatened
340 minor structures, 1 minor structure damaged
Timber and grass USDA Forest Service
Resources
766 12 5 24
Incident Contacts

541-865-5808

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wases-pioneer

https://www.facebook.com/people/Pioneer-Fire-Information/61560760893080/

Email: 2024.pioneer@firenet.gov

Status

7/26/2024:

CURRENT SITUATION: Along the lakeshore, fire activity moderated yesterday, and helicopters dropped water to further slow fire
spread. Crews continued strategic firing operations around homes and outbuildings around DP 17 near Flick Creek and patrolled the
area to ensure no heat remained from previous firing operations. In Stehekin, firefighters continued to improve the fireline around the
community, and working in coordination with state mobilized resources, put in a sprinkler system and tested it. The southern edge of the
fire continues to hold in Lone Fir Creek and crews continued to work on the indirect contingency lines south of the fire.

Logistics on the Pioneer Fire take an extra level of coordination given the remote communities and access. Firefighters on the north and
lakeshore fire areas are being supported by boats to transport them to the fire area and bring firefighting supplies. In addition, fire
management is working with local businesses in Stehekin to provide meals and other support for crews working in that area.

TODAY’S ACTIVITIES: Suppression and containment efforts will continue across the Pioneer Fire today. Along the northwest perimeter
of the fire, firefighters are preparing to conduct additional strategic firing operations to burn out vegetation between the line and active
fire. Drones may be used in this effort and firefighters will work through the night to patrol the area and support potential firing
operations. Helicopters will provide water drops to cool the fire and limit spread. In Stehekin, fire crews will continue improving the
constructed fireline around the community and coordinating with the state mobilized structure protection group working around homes
and private property. South of the fire, crews will be clearing and improving roads near Gold Creek and Oss Peak.

WEATHER: Today warmer and drier conditions will return, with high temperatures in the mid-80s. Winds tomorrow will be lighter and
mostly terrain driven, shifting to down lake or northwest in the evening.

EVACUATIONS: Level 1, 2 and 3 evacuation levels remain in effect around the Pioneer Fire. Please visit https://t.ly/QoH9w for more
information.

2024-07-26 12:28:33

Powerline Road

General Info
Powerline Road OR-973S-000342
11 miles S of Walla Walla, WA 1,500
2024-07-25 Under Investigation
0% 0000-00-00
Grass and Brush OR Dept. of Forestry
Resources
0 0 0 0
Incident Contacts

Status

Limited Information

Puddin

General Info
Puddin OR-UPF-240230
13 Mi SE of Dorena, OR 210
2024-07-24 Lightning
0% 2024-10-01
1 Other Minor
Timber USDA Forest Service
Resources
0 0 0 0
Incident Contacts

Phone Information: 352-400-1218

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orupf-puddin

Email: 2024.lane1@firenet.gov

Status

The Puddin Fire is located approximately 13 miles south-southeast of Dorena, Oregon. It started on Monday, July 17, 2024. The North
Carolina Incident Management Team took command of the fire on July 23, 2024. This fire was originally one of nine fires being managed
as the Cottage Grove - Lane 1 Fires.

2024-07-26 11:35:45

Pyramid

General Info
Pyramid OR-WIF-240-210
4 miles north of McKenzie Bridge, OR 615
2024-07-17 Lightning
5% 2024-10-01
0
0
timber USDA Forest Service
Resources
280 5 0 7
Incident Contacts

Fire Information: 541-208-1264

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

https://www.facebook.com/willamettenf

Email: 2024.Pyramid@firenet.gov

Status

7/26/2024:

PYRAMID FIRE:
East of Middle Santiam Wilderness, 615 Acres, 5 Percent Contained, Total Personnel, 280, Lightning caused
Yesterday, bulldozers, masticators, and heavy equipment finished building most of the control line around the fire perimeter using the
existing road system. Today, hand crews will work on completing a small section of the control line in rocky terrain on the north flank.
They will also continue to improve existing control lines using masticators and chippers. The goal is to widen and improve the control
lines, and reinforce them with hose and pumps, especially on the southern flank.
SLATE FIRE:
5 miles SW of Detroit, OR, 45 Acres, 11 Percent Contained, Total Personnel, 47, Under Investigation
Yesterday was a very successful day as firefighters, assisted by helicopters and water-scooping planes, aggressively attacked the fire.
On the northern perimeter, dozers built a control line east along the 548 Road to the ridgeline. On the southern flank, along the 549
Road, crews worked to construct a control line and install sprinklers at the edge of the fire. In addition, a smokejumper crew started
from the 549 Road and began working on the west flank, building a direct hand line. Today, firefighters will continue direct hand line
construction at the fire’s edge to secure a control line around the fire.

WEATHER: Last night, skies were clear with moderate to good humidity recovery. Today will be sunny, warmer, and drier, with typical
afternoon northwest winds.

SMOKE IMPACTS: Several fires on the Willamette National Forest are causing smoky conditions in surrounding communities. Citizens
can check smoke and air quality conditions on this website:
AirNow.gov

ROADS: Please be mindful of firefighting equipment when driving in the area. Refer to the emergency closure order for forest roads
affected by the fires. For information about all other roads, visit the Oregon Department of Transportation website at
https://tripcheck.com

EVACUATIONS: On July 17th, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the 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).

2024-07-26 09:34:15

Quartz

General Info
Quartz OR-UPF-240301
10 SE of Dorena, OR 759
2024-07-18 under investigation
0% 2024-10-01
Timber USDA Forest Service
Resources
0 0 0 0
Incident Contacts

Phone: 352-400-1218

Status

This fire is managed as part of the Cottage Grove-Lane 1 Fires

2024-07-26 07:06:22

Rainbow Lake

General Info
Rainbow Lake WA-NES-001585
6 miles W Cordell, WA 150
2024-07-22 Human
0% 0000-00-00
Timber WA Dept. of Natural Resources
Resources
0 0 0 0
Incident Contacts

https://www.dnr.wa.gov/Wildfires

Status

2024-07-23 17:21:55

Red

General Info
Red OR-DEF-000438
5 miles west of Crescent Lake Junction, OR 398
2024-07-17 lightning
0% 2024-10-01
250 residences threatened
6 nonresidential commercial; 20 minor structures
timber (litter, grass and understory) and closed timber litter USDA Forest Service
Resources
179 2 0 7
Incident Contacts

Fire Information: 541-208-1766

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/ordef-red-fire

Incident Contacts Email: 2024.red@firenet.gov

Status

7/26/2024:
Today’s Highlight: The Eastern Area Complex Incident Management Team (CIMT), led by Brian Jenkins, Incident Commander, assumed
the management of the Red, Round and Wickiup fires at 6:00 a.m. on July 26, 2024. The Eastern Area CIMT expresses appreciation to
the Southern Area Gray Team for their support to the firefighters, community, and Deschutes National Forest.

Operations: Firefighters continued to assess feasible locations for construction of control features in the vicinity of the Red Fire within
the Diamond Peak Wilderness. Hand crews also continued work to manually reduce wildfire fuels near Crescent Lake along Forest
Service Road 60 in the vicinity of recreational residences. To the southeast of the fire, outside the Wilderness, a task force, consisting of
heavy equipment continued construction of a shaded fuel break along the Union Pacific Railroad tracks.

Shaded fuel breaks consist of an area along a road or rail line, where dense tree stand are thinned to reduce fire intensity while
retaining enough shade to slow down ground fire. Decreasing tree density minimizes the potential for fire to spread through the crowns
of trees. Shaded fuel breaks are a fundamental tool to manage wildfire risk in fire prone environments.

Today, firefighters will continue to monitor the fire within the Diamond Peak Wilderness and identify access routes suitable for fireline
construction. Hand crews, engines, and heavy equipment will continue to construct the shaded fuel break along the west side of the
Union Pacific Railroad tracks and on the north side of Forest Service Road 60 southwest of the community of Crescent Lake Junction.
Staff will continue to look for suitable routes that will allow them to extend this fuel break to the north.

2024-07-26 13:18:54

Retreat

General Info
Retreat WA-SES-000477
14 miles SE of Naches, WA 13,183
2024-07-23 Human
0% 2024-10-31
400; 3 destroyed
3 Mixed Commercial; 2 minor destroyed
Timber and brush WA Dept. of Natural Resources
Resources
216 7 5 15
Incident Contacts

Fire Information: 509-213-4890

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wases-retreat

Email: 2024.retreat@firenet.gov

Status

KEY MESSAGE:

Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team 1, Incident Commander Brent Olson took command of the Retreat Fire at 6 am
this morning.

CURRENT STATUS:

Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 1 has been assigned responsibility for managing fire suppression activities as delegated
by agency jurisdictions beginning 6:00 am on July 26. The fire is being managed under a full suppression strategy with public and
firefighter safety as the number one priority. The Retreat Fire is estimated at 13,183 acres, burning southwest of Naches, WA. Active
fire behavior may be observed due to forecasted winds and smoke lifting out of drainages. Heavy equipment and hand crews will
construct direct and indirect control lines along the northern and southern fire perimeter to reduce the fire’s advance.

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR:

Weather is dominated by an upper-level trough with increasing winds projected for this weekend. Maximum daytime temperatures
above 90 degrees. Winds are expected to be variable, 4 to 7 miles mph from the west changing direction from the east in the afternoon
between 5-10 mph feet above ground level. Minimum humidities are expected to be between 13 and 23 percent. Three primary fuel
types are present in the fire landscape: Oak bottoms, grass sage brush, and Ponderosa pine with some mixed conifers. The oak
bottoms and grass/sage are very dry and readily available to burn, isolated group and single tree torching may create potential for
spotting.

CLOSURES AND EVACUATIONS:

Level 3 “GO NOW” Evacuation Advisory from US Hwy 12 at Bear Canyon Trailhead (NF 1301 Forest Service Road) northeast to the “Y”
(Hwy 12/410). From “Y” (Hwy 12/410) south along the borders of Town of Cowiche and Town of Tieton to Cowiche Mill Road. Cowiche
Mill Road west to NF 641 Forest Service Road.NF 641 Forest Service Road North to Hwy 12.
Level 2 "GET SET" Evacuation Notice for the City of Tieton, WA area including Cowiche Mill Road east to Summitview Road,
Summitview Road North to the four way stop on West Tieton Road, heading west on West Tieton Road to the end of West Tieton Rd.
The west boundary is the end of West Tieton Road going south to the 3600 block of Cowiche Mill Road. For the evacuation boundary
visit the Yakima County Office of Emergency Facebook page: www.facebook.com/YakimaCountyOEM/.
US Hwy 12 remains closed for several reasons between the Y at Hwy 410 and the summit of the Pass at milepost 151.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Retreat Fire Area Closure: www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/alerts-notices/?aid=89192.
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Southeast Region has temporarily closed the Ahtanum State Forest
due to increased activity from the adjacent Retreat Fire burning near Rimrock Lake. The public can access the most up-to-date closure
information at www.dnr.wa.gov/ahtanum.

2024-07-26 12:12:49

Ritter

General Info
Ritter OR-BUD-022528
28 miles east of Burns, OR 556
2024-07-23 Lightning
0% 2024-07-29
5
0
Timber USDI Bureau of Land Management
Resources
83 1 1 15
Incident Contacts

Status

limited information

2024-07-26 07:55:46

Shoofly

General Info
Shoofly WA-OWF-000367
16 miles northeast of Skykomish, WA 104
2024-07-08 Under Investigation
60% 2024-07-25
0
0
Timber and brush USDA Forest Service
Resources
26 1 0 0
Incident Contacts

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/waowf-shoofly

https://www.facebook.com/OkaWenNF/

Status

7/24/2024
No New Information

The Shoofly Fire located on the Wenatchee River Ranger District, roughly 25 miles west of Lake Wenatchee, WA is staying within its
current footprint on the southeast slope of Shoofly Mountain in steep terrain of an old burn scar. Fire behavior has been minimal, and
the fire is being held in place by a combination of firefighting efforts and favorable fuel conditions. Crews will continue to secure the fire
perimeter using full-suppression tactics that minimize ecosystem impacts, supported by aircraft operations.

2024-07-26 07:14:16

Slate

General Info
Slate OR-WIF-240255
5 miles SW of Detroit, OR 45
2024-07-17 Under Investigation
0% 0000-00-00
Timber USDA Forest Service
Resources
47 2 0 3
Incident Contacts

Phone: 541-208-1264

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orwif-pyramid-and-slate-fires

Email: 2024.Pyramid@firenet.gov

Status

SLATE FIRE:
5 miles SW of Detroit, OR, 45 Acres, 11 Percent Contained, Total Personnel, 47, Under Investigation
Yesterday was a very successful day as firefighters, assisted by helicopters and water-scooping planes,
aggressively attacked the fire. On the northern perimeter, dozers built a control line east along the 548 Road to
the ridgeline. On the southern flank, along the 549 Road, crews worked to construct a control line and install
sprinklers at the edge of the fire. In addition, a smokejumper crew started from the 549 Road and began
working on the west flank, building a direct hand line. Today, firefighters will continue direct hand line
construction at the fire’s edge to secure a control line around the fire.

Swawilla I

General Info
Swawilla I WA-COA-240089
11 miles east Grand Coulee, WA 30,667
2024-07-17 Lightning
10% 2024-08-22
278
0
tall grass, brush, timber USDI Bureau of Indian Affairs
Resources
337 6 0 28
Incident Contacts

Fire Information (509) 800-7550 (Call or Text)

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wacoa-swawilla-fire

Fire Email: 2024.swawilla1@firenet.gov

Status

7/26/2024:

FIRE ACTIVITY: Fortunately, Thursday’s forecast winds were not as strong as
predicted and the fire was less active than feared. High temperatures and low
humidity did allow it to grow, just more modestly. More seasonable weather with
a lighter west/southwest wind should be around through the weekend.
Swawilla Fire
The line along the Swawilla Basin, at the heel of the fire, is considered
contained. Along the Peter Dan Road, firefighters were able to do point
protection around structures and were supported by retardant drops. The fire
made one attempt to cross the Peter Dan road and was stopped by a Type 1 hot
shot crew. On the other side of the fire, flames pushed against the lower Manilla
Road but did not cross it. Fire moved into some of the drainages southwest of
Keller and made its way to the top of Mt.Tolman. It is now backing down the
north side towards Meadow Creek. Fuels on this side of the mountain are
greener, slowing progression.
The priority of fire management continues to be life and structure protection,
however the incoming, more moderate weather after the cold front, provides a
good opportunity for more direct attack on the fire. Crews are scouting for terrain features, such as old roads and dozer
lines, to continue containment line efforts to reduce further spread to the east.
More resources are showing up daily and some are able to shift from the Bridge
Creek Fire to support actions on the Swawilla Fire. A night shift and a swing
shift are in place allowing for around-the-clock work on the line. These
firefighters, engines, machinery and firefighting infrastructure require more
space to house so the Forward Operating Base (FOB) has moved from Keller to
a 20 acre camp near the intersection of Agency Cutoff Road and Cache Creek
Road. The Incident Command Post remains at the Nespelem Community
Center.
Even with the favorable change in the weather, forecasting models still indicate
a chance that the fire will reach the town of Keller, push towards the Cache
Creek Road, and impact the Buffalo Lake area. For this reason, evacuations
remain in place. Community leaders are regularly evaluating these orders with
the incident management team. The team appreciates the community’s
patience with this process.
An evacuation center is open at the Lake Roosevelt High School gym in Coulee
Dam. The shelter at the Paschal Sherman Indian School in Omak is full. Keller
Ferry is open only for limited service to assist with evacuations.
Bridge Creek Wildfire
The Bridge Creek Fire is looking good. Firefighters are monitoring the line and
working to extinguish hot spots on the east side of the fire. Opening the Bridge Creek Road is a priority and crews are
focusing significant time in removing fire weakened trees that may fall on Bridge Creek Road and threaten the safety of
the public when the road opens.
Additional Information and Maps at https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/, https://www.facebook.com/CCTENV,
https://www.facebook.com/CCTBroadcasts

2024-07-26 10:23:30

Telephone

General Info
Telephone OR-MAF-002523
16 miles NE of Burns, OR 12,180
2024-07-22 lightning
0% 2024-08-30
703
1,310 Minor
Timber; Tall Grass USDA Forest Service
Resources
19 0 0 2
Incident Contacts

Fire Information: (541) 208-4370

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

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562126623985

Email: 2024.Falls@firenet.gov

Status

7/26/2024:
Telephone Fire: On Thursday, the fire experienced significant growth to the south and southeast and crossed FSR28
and Military Road. The fire has crossed Cow Creek, as well as Little Cow Creek. Crews remained engaged in
suppression efforts and worked alongside night shift for several hours. The plan for Friday is to continue tying in
firelines in the north and to look for opportunities to anchor the fire near FSR28.
Focus has shifted the structural resources north of Highway 20, throughout the Cow Creek area and continuing east.
Overnight, OSFM assets assigned to the Telephone Fire continued to patrol the structures to the south and southeast
of the fire area. Friday, crews will continue to identify, assess and begin to prep homes in the area affected by the
updated level 3 evacuation zone. This work is being prioritized on homes directly adjacent to the fireline.
Although Thursday was another active day, the threat to structures does still continue to trend downward. As part of
the structure risk reduction, the number of surveyed and prepped structures has increased. This means that the
location of structures is mapped, ensuring crews will know the best access routes, should they become threatened.
The prep work that has been completed ranges from surface to full prep, depending on proximity to the fire. These
extensive efforts help mitigate the risk to structures should the fire front move through the area.

2024-07-26 12:07:17

Whiskey Mountain

General Info
Whiskey Mountain OR-MAF-024132
16 miles NE of John Day, OR 281
2024-07-22 Lightning
0% 0000-00-00
Timber USDA Forest Service
Resources
116 5 0 8
Incident Contacts

Fire Phone: 541-208-4370

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/ormaf-telephone-fire/falls-and-telephone-fires-update-07-26-2024

Email: 2024.Falls@firenet.gov

Status

Whiskey Mountain: 2,565 acres; Cow Creek: 85 acres; Sand: 2,733 acres; Parasol: 353 acres; Poison: 39.6

Alaska Complex Incident Management Team 1 assumed command of Falls and Telephone Fires at 6:00 am Friday morning and
remains in Unified Command with Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM).

Thursday afternoon, strong afternoon winds coupled with extremely dry fuels increased fire behavior on the Telephone Fire. Several
new fire starts were located to the east of Falls Fire in the Parasol Butte area. Evacuation levels were issued and extended due to the
new starts and Telephone Fire’s
move across FSR28.

Crews assigned to the Falls Fire responded to new starts and the expanding Telephone Fire, along with aerial resources, to minimize
the impact of fire growth. Structure protection crews quickly mobilized and also responded to the area. Telephone Fire has grown 3,000
acres and moved further to the southeast overnight and is approximately 4 miles north of Hwy 20.

Falls Fire: On Thursday, control lines continued to hold in areas where homes were previously threatened, including the Red Hill area
and the Izee community. Prep has been completed by wildland and structure crews within the area directly adjacent to the Sand Fire,
where the fire is steadily moving away from structures. This allowed OSFM assets to shift to the Telephone Fire, as fire activity moved
to the northeast. Structural assets also continue to patrol the Highway 395 corridor, protecting properties to both the east and west.
Structure crews responded alongside wildland resources to the Parasol Butte area to address structural protection related to multiple
new fires in the area. This work continued overnight, with crews identifying structures and evaluating protection needs.

Crews on the southern and western perimeter continued to reinforce control line and mopped up additional hot spots. On the western
side, firefighters conducted burn operations to tie the Whiskey Mountain Fire into the Falls Fire. Fire crews utilized direct attack and
firing operations to protect resources to the west, including Izee. To the northwest, firefighters worked to tie together portions of control
line using dozers and hand crews. On the northeast side, crews advanced fireline on the FSR31, moving west along Lonesome Creek
with the assistance of heavy equipment. On the eastern edge, work progressed along FSR31, with fuel removal and mop up.

Today, crews will continue to mop up and hold areas on the south end of the Falls Fire. To the west, direct and indirect firing tactics will
be used to tie Whiskey Mountain Fire into the Falls Fire and existing road lines.

2024-07-26 12:08:03

Whisky Creek

General Info
Whisky Creek OR-MHF-000639
6 miles SE of Cascade Locks, OR 856
2024-07-20 Human
0% 2024-10-31
0
0
Timber, Brush USDA Forest Service
Resources
224 5 2 0
Incident Contacts

Phone: 541-308-1736

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/ormhf-whisky-creek-fire

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562957046418

Email: 2024.whiskycreek@firenet.gov

Status

July 26, 2024:

Highlights
Crews made progress on preparing containment lines to the south of the active fire area yesterday. Heavy equipment was brought in to
assist with clearing roads and creating fuel breaks reopening an Eagle Creek Fire contingency line. Conditions were also favorable for
an infra red flight allowing for better mapping of the area and a more accurate number of acres burned.

Operations
Crews continue to prepare containment lines, clearing roads and trails, to the southeast along the Rainy-Wahtum Trail #409 from Rainy
Lake to Wahtum Lake and continuing to the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) approximately one mile to the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire burn area. A
temporary reroute of the PCT to the Eagle Creek Trail is expected. To the east of the fire, crews continue to strengthen a containment
line along the Gorton Creek Trail #408 and identifying potential contingency lines further east. Crew will continue to do fuels reduction
work and tie in indirect line along the edge of the wilderness area.

Fire Behavior & Weather
The fire is burning within the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness and moving steadily along the eastern edge up Woolly Horn Ridge and west
towards Waucoma Ridge. Moderate upslope growth is expected to continue around the fire’s edges with potential for wind to push to
the south. Smoke will continue to be visible, especially in the afternoon, as fire consumes denser pockets of vegetation and dead-and-
down fuels. Decreasing humidity and light and variable winds will allow for warmer and drier conditions over the area today. This may
increase fire activity and smoke, especially in the afternoon.

Evacuations, Road and Trail Closures, and Restrictions
The Mt. Hood National Forest and the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area have issued a joint emergency closure for the fire
area. Closure information can be found on the Mt. Hood National Forest website Alerts & Closures page at: Whisky Creek Fire Closures
in Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness.

2024-07-26 09:58:27

Wickiup

General Info
Wickiup OR-DEF-000445
8 miles west of LaPine, OR 276
2024-07-17 Undetermined
75% 2024-07-26
0
0
Timber USDA Forest Service
Resources
78 2 0 3
Incident Contacts

Fire Information Line: 541-208-1766

ttps://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/ordef-red-fire

Email: 2024.red@firenet.gov

Status

7/26/24:
Wickiup Fire – Firefighters continue to work on mop up. The fire remains 168 acres and is 75 percent contained.

Today’s Highlight: The Eastern Area Complex Incident Management Team (CIMT), led by Brian Jenkins, Incident Commander, assumed
the management of the Red, Round and Wickiup fires at 6:00 a.m. on July 26, 2024. The Eastern Area CIMT expresses appreciation to
the Southern Area Gray Team for their support to the firefighters, community, and Deschutes National Forest.

2024-07-26 13:21:33

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