CENTRAL OREGON DISTRICT WILDFIRE NEWS
The official wildfire news blog for the Oregon Department of Forestry's Central Oregon DistrictStructures prioritized as containment and mop-up operations expand ahead of expected wind gusts on Battle Mountain Complex
541-612-0744 imt3.fireinfo@odf.oregon.gov Follow updates for Battle Mountain Complex on Facebook or InciWeb. UKIAH, Ore. – Firefighters on the Battle Mountain Complex Zone I expanded containment across multiple flanks overnight as control lines held and increased...
Central Cascades Interagency Management Team assumed command of the Microwave Tower Fire
Microwave Fire Facebook InciWeb 541-903-2069, daily from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. 2024microwave@firenet.gov The Central Cascades Interagency Management Team, led by Incident Commander Jeremy Goers, assumed command of the Microwave Fire today. Yesterday, helicopters, scoopers,...
Firefighters turn the corner on Courtrock Fire, nearly finished with fireline around the fire
541-612-0744 imt1.fireinfo@odf.oregon.gov Boneyard/Courtrock Fire Facebook MONUMENT, Ore. – Building off yesterday’s hard work, overnight firefighters worked to strengthen the fireline around the Courtrock Fire. The fire is now nearly lined with a mix of handline, roads,...
Fire behavior increases along Cupper Creek in Battle Mountain Complex Zone I while firefighters hold majority of lines
541-612-0744 imt3.fireinfo@odf.oregon.gov Follow updates for Battle Mountain Complex on Facebook or InciWeb. UKIAH, Ore. – Engagement across the Battle Mountain Complex remains strong as firefighters in both Zones I and II continued to make progress across the...
Resources on the Courtrock Fire address spot fires caused by anticipated wind changes with aircraft, active ground suppression, and structural protection
541-612-0744 imt1.fireinfo@odf.oregon.gov Boneyard/Courtrock Fire Facebook MONUMENT, Ore. – Lines were tested overnight and during the day on the Courtrock Fire. Oregon Department of Forestry Team 1, Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) structural task forces along with...
New challenges for firefighters on the Microwave Tower Fire
Microwave Fire Facebook InciWeb 541-903-2069, daily from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. 2024microwave@firenet.gov Yesterday’s westerly winds helped pull smoke and heat back into the fire area during the strategic burning operations, enabling aircraft to support ground firefighters...