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Fire Information Summary |
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Oregon Fire Information |
| Unit |
Fire Name |
Agency |
Location |
Acres |
Crw-1 |
Crw-2 |
Engs. |
Hel-1 |
Hel-2 |
Hel-3 |
Team |
People |
Injuries |
% Contained |
Cause |
Remarks |
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OR-MAF |
Flagtail-Malheur Complex |
USFS |
8 to 25 miles from Prairie City, OR |
24,200 |
3 |
45 |
69 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
Type 1 |
1,635 |
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30% |
Lightning |
With the exception of the southwest portion of the fire, all smokes are well within the interior. Some torching was observed with a few spots outside the line. With the stronger projected winds and large pockets of unburned fuel found in the south drainages, growth potential is high. (1800, 7/29) |
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OR-UPF |
Tiller Complex |
USFS |
Tiller R.D. |
18,655 |
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49 |
54 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Type 2 |
1,359 |
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25% |
Lightning |
Light morning inversion lifted over the complex at approximately 1000, fire behavior increased around 1500 hours. Anticipated fire growth will continue on all staffed and unstaffed fires, with estimates up to 3000 acres on unstaffed and 300 on staffed fires. Successful morning understory burnout operations continues to aid in perimeter control of some smaller fires. Road closures still in effect for the South Umpqua Road starting at mile marker 6 east of Tiller. (1745, 7/29) |
| OR-MAF |
Monument |
USFS |
9 miles SW of Unity, OR |
24,435 |
4 |
28 |
21 |
6 |
2 |
2 |
Type 1 |
1,233 |
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100% |
Lightning |
No significant fire behavior due to moderating weather. Interior continues to burnout. Operational objectives: Hold and improve existing line. Rehab of existing line. (1800, 7/29) |
| OR-FRF |
Tool Box Complex |
USFS |
10 miles S of Silver Lake, OR |
86,794 |
4 |
31 |
93 |
2 |
4 |
1 |
Type 1 |
1,558 |
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65% |
Lightning |
Fire activity was restricted to individual torching of trees within fire perimeter. The structure protection group is on standby to assist residents as needed and initial action resource have been identified for response. (0700, 7/30) |
| OR-ORS97 |
Winter |
ODF |
10 miles NW of Paisley, OR |
35,779 |
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43 |
45 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
Type 1 |
1,393 |
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95% |
Lightning |
The fire is quiet. Fire lines are holding and mop-up has reached an average of 150 ft. inside the lines. (0800, 7/30) |
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OR-SIF |
Florence |
USFS |
26 miles west of Grants Pass, 17 miles southwest of Cave Junction |
71,000 |
2 |
23 |
38 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
Type 2 |
988 |
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5% |
Lightning |
Extreme burning conditions and fire behavior, steep slopes, inaccessible terrain with too few anchor points and safety zones, and lack of resources are hampering suppression efforts. The entire Illinois River Valley is under a 24- or 48-hour evacuation advisory. Some residents and businesses have been advised to be ready to evacuate with 30 minutes notice.(1800, 7/29) |
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OR-SIF |
Sour Biscuit |
USFS |
17 Miles SW of Cave Junction |
25,700 |
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12 |
13 |
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Type 2 |
373 |
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0% |
Lightning |
The fire expanded markedly overnight with high winds, moving the fire east, west, and significantly to the south. Torching, spotting, and significant runs occurred. The fires has moved over six miles into California. High winds are again blowing and an additional increase can be expected when the fire is flown this evening (1800, 7/29) |
| OR-UPF |
North Umpqua Complex |
USFS |
25 Miles east of Glide near town of Dry Creek |
1,749 |
2 |
16 |
12 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
Type 2 |
610 |
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80% |
Lightning |
Active fire behavior, short runs and short-range spotting. Flame lengths of 2 to 5 feet with some torching was observed. Difficult terrain is making progress slow. (0700, 7/30) |
| OR-OCF |
747 |
USFS |
12 miles south of Dayville |
17,266 |
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18 |
29 |
1 |
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1 |
Type 1 |
653 |
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80% |
Lightning |
Burn-out operations continue to go well with aerial ignition being used to reduce fuel concentrations inside control lines. Planning continues for transition to a Type 3 IMT. Murray Fire is 100% contained and the 747 is 75% contained (1630, 7/29) |
| OR-DEF |
Cache Mtn. |
USFS |
15 miles NW of Sisters, OR |
3700 |
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24 |
26 |
2 |
1 |
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Type2 |
731 |
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60% |
Lightning |
The fire continued to burn actively on the south and east flank. Some torching and spotting observed but no crown fire development as of 1600. Significant progress made in all divisions, including mop up around the structures in the subdivision. Approximately 84 structures were saved by yesterday's suppression effort. All of the fire that jumped control lines yesterday and entered Black Butte Ranch Subdivision was lined by dozers. Significant progress made in all divisions, including mop up around the structures in the subdivision. Approximately 84 structures were saved by yesterday's suppression effort. Black Butte Ranch Subdivision remains evacuated. Highway 20 remains closed. The Red Cross shelter in Bend remains open. (1800, 7/29) |
| OR-PRD |
White River |
BLM |
1/4 mile E of Maupin |
25,000 |
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1 |
Type 3 |
14 |
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100% |
Lightning |
Fire is contained and in a mop-up, patrol status. (2015, 7/28) |
| OR-WNF |
Skunk |
USFS |
N of Sprague River |
2,544 |
2 |
12 |
24 |
1 |
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2 |
Type2 |
441 |
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80% |
Lightning |
Observed fire behavior was creeping and smoldering. Good mop-up progress was made today on all divisions. Suppression rehabilitation has been started on some portions of the fire.(1800, 7/29) |
| OR-ORS |
Sheldon Ridge |
State |
7 miles S of Moser |
12,761 |
|
18 |
37 |
4 |
3 |
1 |
Type 1 |
660 |
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80% |
Lightning |
Active burning in evening, slower burning, smoldering late at night. Acreage growth due mainly to more accurate mapping. Evacuations of the Browns Cr., Wells Cr., Cherry Heights, Mill Cr. areas are lifted as of 2000 hours today. (0700, 7/30) |
| OR-ORS |
Timbered Rock |
State |
15 miles N of Shady Cove |
13,450 |
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38 |
44 |
8 |
3 |
2 |
Type 1 |
988 |
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20% |
Lightning |
Active fire behavior began in early evening hours and lasted late into night shift due to high winds and thermal belt. Additional road closures and evacuations planning as well as planned shut down of power lines in the path of the fire. Plans in place for the closure of Highway 62 if necessary. (0800, 7/30) |
| Oregon Totals |
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363,033 |
17 |
357 |
505 |
33 |
23 |
17 |
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13,141 |
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Washington Fires |
| Unit |
Fire Name |
Agency |
Location |
Acres |
Crw-1 |
Crw-2 |
Engs. |
Hel-1 |
Hel-2 |
Hel-3 |
Team |
People |
Injuries |
% Contained |
Cause |
Remarks |
| WA-WEF |
Deer Point |
USFS |
27 miles N of Chelan |
35,791 |
9 |
18 |
44 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
Type 1 |
1,082 |
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45% |
Unattended Camp Fire |
Winds moderated today as low live and dead fuel moistures are still allowing short surface runs, torching, and short range spotting. Structures threatened are being reduced proportionally as control objectives are met. (1500, 7/29) |
| WA-DNR |
Pickens |
State |
5 miles N of Tonasket |
2,338 |
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40 |
46 |
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9 |
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Type2 |
181 |
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100% |
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Fire activity was minimal, smoldering with an occasional flare-up. Good progress was made toward reaching containment. Resources were holding control lines. (1800, 7/28) |
| Washington Totals |
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38,199 |
9 |
58 |
90 |
4 |
12 |
2 |
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1,263 |
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| 2-State totals |
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401,162 |
26 |
415 |
595 |
37 |
35 |
19 |
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14,404 |
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This site last updated: 07/30/02 11:30 AM (NOTE: not every fire is updated each time the site is updated, but only as new information is received. Call the Information Desk with questions.) This website is provided as assistance to media outlets requiring statistical information related to the wildland fires in the states of Oregon and Washington. Active fire behavior, especially during period of increased wind conditions will cause increase burned acreage that may not reflect accurately " on the ground situation". Please note that the data and situation reports are based on formal incident summaries and situations reported locally may not yet be included or has not been validated for this summary. Evacuation questions should be directed to state or local Emergency Operation Centers (EOC) for verification. It is advised that media consult the data provided and then call the Information Desk for more specific, detailed information on the fire situation, It will be periodically updated by the Public Information staff at NWCC. Specific information may be gained through calling the NWCC Information Desk at (503) 808-2764. |