The Cram Fire remained active overnight, driven by low humidity and strong northeast winds reaching up to 16 mph. Firefighters on night shift focused on point protection and structure patrols along the…
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Highland Fire 75% Contained, Final Daily Update Issued
The Highland Fire, burning south of Prineville, remains at 719 acres and is now 75% contained. On Tuesday, structure protection task forces and federal wildland crews continued mop-up efforts and reinforced containment…
Cram Fire Threatens Ashwood; Structure Protection Efforts Continue
The Cram Fire saw significant growth Monday as shifting winds and rugged terrain challenged firefighting efforts, prompting a shift in priorities as the fire reached the community of Ashwood. As the fire…
Firefighters Increase Containment on Highland Fire; Crews Shift to New Incidents
Firefighters on the Highland Fire in Crook County strengthened lines Monday, increasing containment to 55% as they reinforced existing lines and cooled hot spots within the fire perimeter. Crews also completed fuel…
State fire marshal mobilizing resources, IMT to Cram Fire in Jefferson, Wasco counties
The Oregon State Fire Marshal is mobilizing resources to a fast-moving wildfire in Jefferson and Wasco counties. The Cram Fire, reported Sunday off Highway 97 at Willowdale, has grown to an estimated…
Task Forces Mobilized to Support New Fire Near Lakeview; Elk Fire Response Winds Down
The Oregon State Fire Marshal has mobilized two structural task forces through Immediate Response to boost capacity for several fires burning east of Lakeview. On Sunday, local firefighters were called to new…
Updated Mapping Reduces Highland Fire Acreage; Containment at 5%
More accurate mapping has reduced the size of the Highland Fire to 719 acres with 5% containment. The fire is being managed under unified command by the Oregon State Fire Marshal Blue…
Firefighters Hold Elk Fire Lines as Conditions Test Progress
Firefighters made progress on the Elk Fire over the weekend, holding control lines despite challenging weather conditions Saturday afternoon that included high temperatures, low relative humidity, and shifting winds. The fire is…
Firefighters Make Progress on Highland Fire; Evacuations Remain in Place
Firefighters worked through the night on the Highland Fire, constructing a preliminary fire line around the entire perimeter of the fire burning approximately two miles south of Prineville. The fire remains estimated…
Conflagration invoked for Highland Fire, state fire marshal mobilizes resources
On Saturday evening, the Oregon State Fire Marshal mobilized their Blue Incident Management Team and three structural task forces to the Highland Fire in Crook County south of Prineville. One task force…