[Prineville, Ore.] The Grizzly Fire was
reported around 2 pm Monday afternoon, burning near Grizzly Mountain Road
approximately nine miles northwest of Prineville. The fire is burning on private lands protected
by the Oregon Department of Forestry, Crook County Fire and Rescue, BLM
Prineville District lands, and the Crooked River National Grassland. Initially
reported at fifteen acres, the fire has quickly grown to over 200 acres, burning
in cheat grass, sagebrush and juniper.
reported around 2 pm Monday afternoon, burning near Grizzly Mountain Road
approximately nine miles northwest of Prineville. The fire is burning on private lands protected
by the Oregon Department of Forestry, Crook County Fire and Rescue, BLM
Prineville District lands, and the Crooked River National Grassland. Initially
reported at fifteen acres, the fire has quickly grown to over 200 acres, burning
in cheat grass, sagebrush and juniper.
approximately twelve residences along Grizzly Mountain Road and a Level 1
Evacuation for an additional twelve homes along McCoin Road. Level 3 Evacuation
means EVACUATE immediately, leave NOW.
Level 1 Evacuation means BE READY for the potential of evacuation.
Resources from
the USFS are assisting ODF, BLM Crook County Fire and Rescue, and the Grassland
in suppression efforts. Two task forces of
structural engines from the Central Oregon Interface Task Force are working to
provide structure protection for homes threatened by the fire. These task forces are comprised of resources
from structural fire departments throughout central Oregon.
the USFS are assisting ODF, BLM Crook County Fire and Rescue, and the Grassland
in suppression efforts. Two task forces of
structural engines from the Central Oregon Interface Task Force are working to
provide structure protection for homes threatened by the fire. These task forces are comprised of resources
from structural fire departments throughout central Oregon.
Firefighters
will staff the fire during the night, working to flank the fire and hold
existing firelines. Currently nine engines, one five person hand crew, three
helicopters, four Single Engine Air Tankers, two large air tankers and additional
overhead are working to put the fire out.
A local Type 3 interagency Incident Management Team will take control of
the fire at 6 a.m. on July 4th.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
will staff the fire during the night, working to flank the fire and hold
existing firelines. Currently nine engines, one five person hand crew, three
helicopters, four Single Engine Air Tankers, two large air tankers and additional
overhead are working to put the fire out.
A local Type 3 interagency Incident Management Team will take control of
the fire at 6 a.m. on July 4th.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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