The Dixon Fire, formerly the Tiller Trail Fire, was first reported on Saturday, August 10th at approximately 2:40pm. Local resources responded quickly and located a wind-driven, rapidly growing fire burning on lands…
Emergency Conflagration Act invoked for Tiller Trail Fire in Douglas County
On Saturday night, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Tiller Trail Fire in Douglas County. The fire sparked Saturday around 3 p.m. and is estimated to be…
Firefighters make progress as Town Gulch Fire grows to 18,500 Acres
Firefighters battling the Town Gulch Fire in Baker County have made significant strides in containing the blaze, which is 18,500 acres. Despite the fire’s growth, crews have successfully secured several areas, including…
Elk Lane Fire holds overnight, crews strengthening line
Firefighters have held the Elk Lane Fire within the existing footprint since Tuesday and it is now 20% contained. Although, Thursday’s hot and dry conditions will create challenges for firefighters, they will…
Elk Lane Fire in Jefferson County, 5,240 acres, virtual community meeting planned
VIRTUAL COMMUNITY MEETING FOR THE ELK LANE FIRE WILL BE HELD TONIGHTAT 5 P.M. ON THE JEFFERSON COUNTY OREGON SHERIFF OFFICE FACEBOOK PAGE On Tuesday afternoon, firefighters kept the fire north of…
OSFM mobilizes resources to Town Gulch Fire after Emergency Conflagration Act invoked
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Town Gulch Fire in Baker County. The OSFM is mobilizing its Blue Incident Management Team and four structural task forces. The…
Oregon firefighters making progress on Elk Lane Fire in Jefferson County
Hot, dry, and windy conditions are challenging firefighters as they work to contain the Elk Lane Fire in Jefferson County. On Monday afternoon and evening, firefighters saw significant fire growth to the…
OSFM resources demobilize from Telephone Fire as structural threats lessen
QUICK FACTSSize: 52,130 Start Date: July 22, 2024 Location: 12 miles NE of Burns, ORContainment: 31%. Total Personnel: 412 personnel Cause: Lightning/NaturalResources Assigned: 13 hand crews, 29 engines, 7 bulldozers, 11 water tenders, 5 skidders Community Meetings Scheduled: Tuesday,…
Emergency Conflagration Act invoked for Elk Lane Fire, pre-positioned resources respond immediately
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Elk Lane Fire in Jefferson County. The move comes following a request made by the local fire defense board and approved…
Critical fire weather continues on Telephone Fire
QUICK FACTSSize: 50,863 Start Date: July 22, 2024 Location: 12 miles NE of Burns, ORContainment: 23% Total Personnel: 483 personnel Cause: Lightning/NaturalResources Assigned: 14 hand crews, 37 engines, 6 bulldozers, 12 water tenders, 4 skidders Community Meetings Scheduled: Sunday, August 4 at…