CENTRAL OREGON DISTRICT WILDFIRE NEWS
The official wildfire news blog for the Oregon Department of Forestry's Central Oregon DistrictFirefighters continue to hold and secure more line with milder temperatures in the forecast for Battle Mountain Complex
541-612-0744 imt3.fireinfo@odf.oregon.gov Follow updates for Battle Mountain Complex on Facebook or InciWeb. UKIAH, Ore. – Firefighters with Oregon Department of Forestry Teams 1 and 3 continue to make strides across the Battle Mountain Complex fires, with more lines...
Firefighters continue to hold and strengthen Courtrock Fire lines
541-612-0744 imt1.fireinfo@odf.oregon.gov Boneyard/Courtrock Fire Facebook MONUMENT, Ore. – Line on the Courtrock Fire continues to be built by firefighters with the Oregon Department of Forestry Incident Management Team 1, local landowner resources, and Oregon State...
Fire activity on the Courtrock Fire increases, resources engaged with aircraft, active ground suppression, and structural protection
541-612-0744 imt1.fireinfo@odf.oregon.gov Boneyard/Courtrock Fire Facebook MONUMENT, Ore. – Wind, heat, record dry vegetation and topography continue to drive growth on the Courtrock Fire. With less smoke and more visibility, multiple helicopters, including from the...
Firefighters continue constructing line on Battle Mountain Complex despite fire activity
541-612-0744 imt3.fireinfo@odf.oregon.gov Follow updates for Battle Mountain Complex on Facebook or InciWeb. UKIAH, Ore. – Another day of high heat, record-low fuel moisture and northwest winds challenged firefighters on both zones of the Battle Mountain Complex....
Courtrock Fire remains active overnight but containment increases
541-612-0744 imt1.fireinfo@odf.oregon.gov Boneyard/Courtrock Fire Facebook MONUMENT, Ore. – The Courtrock Fire stayed active during night operations as topography and record-dry fuels in the area prompted fire to spread to the southeast. The western perimeter also...
Firefighters made significant progress along the northern edge on Microwave Tower Fire
Microwave Fire Facebook InciWeb 541-903-2069, daily from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. 2024microwave@firenet.gov Increased humidity levels played a crucial role in helping firefighters successfully complete yesterday's firing operation. The operation, which began around 11:00 a.m....