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 moved over the fire late Sunday morning bringing high based showers and isolated thunderstorms. Cloud cover and smoke from area fires kept temperatures down with afternoon temperatures generally in the upper 80s. As a result of cooler temperatures and increased cloud cover, firefighters had an advantage in securing portions on the south end of the Lone Rock Fire. Crews were able to directly engage the fire on the eastern edge of the fire from Brown Cabin Spring towards Forest Service Road 21. Crews working south of Forest Service Road 21 worked along the edge of the fire from Forest Service Road 21 to the south using a combination of direct and indirect fire line construction. In the southwestern portion of the fire, firefighters were working in coordination with the Rangeland Fire Protection Association to construct indirect line with the possibility of initiating firing operations, as conditions allow, from Hwy. 19 north to existing containment line in the northern portion of the fire.
QUICK FACTS
Location: Lonerock, Oregon to west of Hwy 207
Size: 124,556 acres
Containment: 40%
Cause: Under Investigation
Start Date: July 13, 2024
Total Personnel: 834
Task forces continued their focus on protecting structures on the southern edge of the fire, working from a new forward operating base established in Spray. More resources were also positioned north of the town working with hotshot crews on strategic firing operations to establish a line east of Notch Road, allowing crews to anchor down to Hwy. 19.
The existing 40 percent containment around the Lone Rock Fire remains secure. Crews continue to patrol the entire northern portion of the fire and the community of Lonerock, Ore.
There was a new lightning-caused wildfire detected within the incident management team’s response area late yesterday. Firefighters responded to the new start and were able to contain the single tree lighting strike fire.
Working north from Hwy 207 near Alder Creek, firefighters may have opportunities to complete firing operations along indirect lines towards the existing containment area on the west side of the Lone Rock Fire.
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.