The Golden Fire continues to burn 11 miles north of Bonanza. The fire is estimated to be 2,000 acres in size with no containment. The fire was reported Saturday afternoon around 1:02….
Conflagration declared for Golden Fire in Klamath County, OSFM mobilizes resources
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Golden Fire in Klamath County Saturday, The act allows the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) to mobilize resources to protect life…
OSFM mobilizes two task forces to help fight a wildfire in Klamath County
The Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has mobilized two task forces to Klamath County to provide added capacity to protect structures near the Golden Fire. The task forces from the Rogue Valley…
OSFM mobilizes task force to Gilliam County
The Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has mobilized a task force to Gilliam County to provide added capacity and help local crews on the Devil’s Butte Fire. The task force from Clackamas…
FINAL UPDATE: Hat Rock and Mount Hebron fires in Umatilla County 100 percent contained
Fire Update: Saturday, June 17, 2023 Today brings the final day of the OSFM task force’s work on the line of the Hat Rock Fire. As of 7 a.m. today, the OSFM…
Containments increased on Umatilla County wildfires
Early yesterday morning, winds on the Hat Rock Fire required quick action by crews as a flare-up added approximately 80-100 acres to the fire footprint near Juniper Canyon. Taskforces worked to prevent…
Hat Rock Fire stands at 15,843 acres, Mount Hebron Fire mapped at 370 acres
Fire Update: Thursday, June 15 Some fire activity was spotted yesterday (Wednesday) on both fires. In mid-afternoon on the Hat Rock Fire, a flare-up was spotted near the southwest corner of the…
Firefighters make progress on pair of Umatilla County wildfires
Two fires began in Umatilla County on Tuesday, June 13, 2023: the Hat Rock Fire and the Mount Hebron Fire. Red Flag Warnings were in effect with high winds contributing to rapid…
Gov. Tina Kotek invokes Emergency Conflagration Act for Umatilla County wildfires
Two wildfires in Umatilla County driven by strong winds and low relative humidity were declared a conflagration Tuesday evening by Oregon Governor Tina Kotek. The OSFM has mobilized six task forces from…
OSFM supporting response to fast-moving Umatilla County wildfire
The Oregon State Fire Marshal has mobilized a helicopter through an agreement with the Oregon Department of Forestry to help stop a fast-moving wildfire near Hat Rock in Umatilla County. Umatilla County…