Below is the update from the OSFM team working in Hardee County, Florida in response to Hurricane Ian. The Peace River entered a moderate flood stage, remaining in a flood warning, but…
OSFM IMT arrives in Florida, prepares for mission in Hardee County
The OSFM incident management team (IMT) arrived in Tallahassee, Florida this morning after a long night of travel. The team was briefed at the State Emergency Operation Center (EOC) operated at the…
OSFM mobilizes 13 people to support response to Hurricane Ian
The Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is sending help to Florida to assist with the response to Hurricane Ian. Today, 13 members from the OSFM’s three incident management teams are…
Final OSFM Update: Threat lessens at Cedar Creek Fire, the OSFM resources demobilized
The threat to homes and critical infrastructure has lessened considerably on the Cedar Creek Fire to a point where the remaining task forces and incident management team assigned are headed home for…
No growth at Cedar Creek Fire, containment at 0%
The fire remains active, burning with low-to-moderate intensity on the perimeter where fuels and topography are conducive, and in the center of the fire within a large pocket of unburned fuels. Spotting…
Cedar Creek Fire stands at 92,595 acres, 0% contained
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office, in consultation with the fire team, reduced the evacuation to Level 1 (Be Ready) for the City of Westfir and Oakridge between Laurel Butte and the Middle…
Work continues on Cedar Creek Fire
Cedar Creek Fire Quick Facts Acres burned: 92,548 acresContainment: 0%Start Date: August 1, 2022Origin: 15 miles east of Oakridge, OregonCause: LightningTotal personnel: 1,260Resources: 68 engines, 23 crews, 86 heavy equipment, 9 helicoptersThe…
Final OSFM update: Structure protection complete at Double Creek, Sturgill fires
Over the past week and a half, the Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal task forces assessed and prepped structures, increased defensible space, conducted burnouts, and provided initial attack on last weekend’s…
Firefighters making progress on Cedar Creek Fire near Oakridge
Firefighters continue to make progress on the Cedar Creek Fire near Oakridge. As of Monday morning, the fire stands at 86,734 acres and was 0% contained. 1,228 people are helping fight the…
Double Creek Fire containment remains at 15%, minimal growth on Sturgill Fire
Firefighters and air resources continued work to contain a fire that spotted across the west bank of the Imnaha River. Air resources dropped 56 loads of retardant on the fire since it…