Firefighters are working night and day to extinguish the Durkee Fire and six new lightning starts on the east side of Interstate. The Durkee, Cow Valley, and Bonita Road Fires are now…
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Lone Rock fire active Monday, 131,407 acres, 40 percent contained
On Tuesday, Firefighters are working along the eastern edge of the Lone Rock Fire will continue to build direct control lines in efforts to extend from Burton Hill south to Forest Service…
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….
Weather challenges firefighters on Durkee Fire in Baker County, conflagration invoked
Sunday was another extremely active day on the Durkee Fire in Baker County. Winds from nearby thunderstorms picked up around 6 p.m. causing 50-mile-per-hour outflow winds on the eastern section of the…
Lone Rock Fire, 124,556 acres, 40 percent contained
The OSFM’S 12 structural task forces assigned to the Lone Rock Fire have been working over the last week to protect homes and critical infrastructure near the fire. An upper-level weather system…
Conflagration invoked for Durkee Fire in Baker County
On Saturday, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Durkee Fire in Baker County. The fire sparked Wednesday and continues to grow, threatening communities. The Baker and Malheur…
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…
Durkee Fire 116,431 acres, zero percent contained, OSFM mobilizes task forces, IMT
Saturday was an extremely active fire day. The Durkee Fire spread rapidly to the southeast, with some growth in the north and west. About 24 aviation resources engaged in aerial firefighting operations…
Lone Rock Fire, 116,563 acres, 40 percent contained
Sunday marks the second consecutive day of critical fire behavior on the Lone Rock Fire in Gilliam, Morrow, Wheeler, and Grant counties. Firefighters will be challenged with hot and dry conditions in…
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…