The lightning-caused Double Creek Fire is a full suppression fire, and the protection of lives and property remains the primary objective of this incident. Higher temperatures, steady winds, and very low relative…
Sept. 7, 2022 marks two years since historic Labor Day fires
September 7, 2022 marks two years since historic wildfires burned more than one million acres across Oregon. Many communities are still working to rebuild and regain their identity while ensuring they are…
Five structural task forces mobilized to Sturgill Fire in NE Oregon
The OSFM has mobilized five task forces to the Sturgill Fire burning in Northeast Oregon. As of this morning, the fire had burned 14,262 acres and was zero percent contained. Task forces…
Double Creek Fire grows to 53,539 acres
Fire activity increased on Double Creek Fire’s southern end yesterday afternoon near Freezeout Road. The lightning-caused Double Creek Fire is a full suppression fire; protection of lives and property remain the primary…
Rum Creek Fire will be tested again today by hot temperatures and gusty winds
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Tuesday afternoon and evening for the Rum Creek Fire area in Josephine County. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions…
Emergency Conflagration declared for Sturgill Fire in Wallowa County
Governor Kate Brown invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act this evening in response to the Sturgill Fire burning south of the community of Lostine in Wallowa County. This declaration allows the Office of…
Rum Creek Firefighters Prepare for Another Windy Dry Spell
Tomorrow’s weather will provide a test for the fire lines. If the fire stays within the current footprint, fire managers can be more confident that it will not escape the fire lines…
More Resources Arrive at Double Creek
Fire activity was significantly less on Sunday for both the Double Creek and Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires. Although temperatures were warm and relative humidity values were low, winds were much lighter than…
Double Creek fire grows, pushed by strong winds and extremely dry conditions
There was significant fire growth on the Double Creek and Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires on Saturday because of strong winds, hot temperatures, and extremely dry conditions. The Oregon Office of State Fire…
Containment rises on Rum Creek Fire
Firefighters are taking advantage of cooler, more humid weather to make progress in containing the Rum Creek Fire. In the last few days, containment has risen to 27 percent. “Containment” is an expression…