Despite strong, unpredictable winds from thunderstorms, firefighters managed to maintain control lines on both the Falls and Telephone fires. On Wednesday, task forces and wildland firefighters swiftly responded to several new fires,…
Category: Falls Fire
OSFM task forces protecting homes near the Falls Fire in Harney County
The Telephone Fire started Monday afternoon south of King Mountain on the Emigrant Creek Ranger District on the Malheur National Forest. The fire grew quickly to 5,000 acres fanned by erratic winds….
Falls Fire in Harney County 132,751, 16 percent contained
On Monday, firefighters on the northwest corner of the Falls Fire in Harney County will look for opportunities to construct direct control lines to tie in slop-overs back into Forest Service 3750….
Falls Fire 114,236 acres, 10 percent contained, OSFM crews continue structure prep and protection
Firefighters on the Falls Fire in Harney County will work in the northwest corner on Sunday as the fire has grown to 114,236 acres and remains 10 percent contained. Crews will continue…
Falls Fire 114,236, 10% contained, Red Flag Warnings in Place
Saturday, crews will continue constructing and securing direct dozer line along Forest Service Road 4785 on the Falls Fire in Harney County, as well as an alternative contingency line on Forest Service…
Work on Falls Fire continues, 10 percent contained
On Friday, in the northwest corner of the Falls Fire, operations will continue constructing and securing direct dozer line along FSR 4785 and an alternative contingency line on Forest Service Road 4781…
Falls Fire grows to 110,674 acres, OSFM task forces work to protect nearby homes
The Falls Fire became very active Wednesday afternoon in the northwest and northeast corners of the fire. The fire acreage is now estimated to be 110,674 with five percent containment. The fire…
Falls Fire in Harney County 91,269 acres, 0% contained
Overnight firefighters made progress getting around the southern portion of the fire with dozers and firefighters conducted firing operations to create control lines. The day shift will continue these efforts around the…
Falls Fire in Harney County pushed to 85,348 acres Monday
The Falls Fire experienced significant growth again Monday because of hot and dry conditions and strong outflow winds from passing thunderstorms. The fire is estimated at 85,348 acres with 0% containment. The…
Crews face challenging weather at Falls Fire
The Falls Fire is estimated at 64,225 acres with 0 percent containment. The fire is burning approximately 13.5 miles north of Burns. As of 8:30 p.m. yesterday, the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s…