CENTRAL OREGON DISTRICT WILDFIRE NEWS
The official wildfire news blog for the Oregon Department of Forestry's Central Oregon DistrictFirefighters on Microwave Tower Fire take advantage of more favorable weather
The Dalles, Ore. – Moderate fire behavior allowed for further progress on the Microwave Tower Fire today as crews worked to secure more of the fire’s east end with hand line, dozer line, and water drops from helicopters and other air resources. The fire continued to...
Progress made overnight on the Microwave Tower Fire
THE DALLES, Ore. – Crews worked through the night on the Microwave Tower fire near Mosier, taking advantage of the cooler temperatures and higher humidity. Much of the progress was along the southern portion of the fire, while the northern portion continues to present...
High potential for aggressive fire behavior will challenge Boneyard Fire today, focus on minimizing fire growth
BONEYARD & COURTROCK FIRES 541-612-0744 imt1.fireinfo@odf.oregon.gov Boneyard Fire Facebook InciWeb MONUMENT, Ore. – Today’s hot, dry weather forecast with low relative humidity and high ignition potential will challenge day operations on the Boneyard fire. With...
Boneyard Fire grows while some flanks hold, spot fires outside of Monument start but are caught
Boneyard Fire Facebook MONUMENT, Ore. – The Boneyard Fire was active throughout the day on Monday July 22, growing along southwest flanks in Cupper Canyon and starting spot fires outside of Monument. Firefighters were able to suppress and stop the majority of the spot...
Aircraft and ground firefighters battle Microwave Tower Fire west of Mosier
THE DALLES, Ore. – Residents west of the Columbia Gorge town of Mosier are being told to evacuate as the fast-moving Microwave Tower Fire burns eastward, driven by strong westerly winds of 30 to 35 miles per hour. LEVEL 3 - GO NOW! Evacuate immediately from Hwy 30...
Wind and thunderstorms increase fire behavior, challenge firefighters on Boneyard Fire
Boneyard Fire Facebook MONUMENT, Ore. – Erratic winds and thunderstorms increased fire behavior late Monday afternoon and overnight on the fire. The fire spotted across the line in the southeast area of the fire. Firefighters were able to complete line around...