CENTRAL OREGON DISTRICT WILDFIRE NEWS
The official wildfire news blog for the Oregon Department of Forestry's Central Oregon DistrictNight crews strengthen buffer around Larch Creek Fire’s perimeter
Larch Creek Fire Facebook Incident contact information: Larchcreekfireinfo@gmail.com 541-316-8289 Dufur, Ore. – The containment on Larch Creek Fire’s perimeter is increasing as crews worked to grid the area last night, searching for any heat emerging around the fire’s...
The Larch Creek Fire weathered the storm today
Larch Creek Fire Facebook Incident contact information: Larchcreekfireinfo@gmail.com 541-316-8289 Dufur, Ore. – Lighting strikes had minimal impact on mop-op efforts on the Larch Creek Fire today. Day crews continued to target hot spots that were detected using...
Crews expand mop-up activities overnight on Larch Creek Fire
Larch Creek Fire Facebook Incident contact information: Larchcreekfireinfo@gmail.com 541-316-8289 Dufur, Ore. – Scattered thunderstorms and gusty winds impacted Southeast Wasco County and other parts of the state early this morning and only minimally impacted the...
Chance of lightning beginning Tuesday evening on Larch Creek Fire
Larch Creek Fire Facebook Incident contact information: Larchcreekfireinfo@gmail.com 541-316-8289 Dufur, Ore. – The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch in the Larch Creek Fire area. Scattered thunderstorms are expected across Central Oregon...
Firefighters continue to hold perimeter as fire weather watch remains on Larch Creek Fire
Larch Creek Fire Facebook Incident contact information: Larchcreekfireinfo@gmail.com 541-316-8289 Dufur, Ore. – Although firefighters are mopping up around much of the fire, they are still working to hold the line on the southwest perimeter around the Tygh Creek, on the...
Night crews build depth around the Larch Creek Fire perimeter
Larch Creek Fire Facebook Incident contact information: Larchcreekfireinfo@gmail.com 541-316-8289 Dufur, Ore. – Fire activity remained stable overnight allowing firefighters to complete burn operations to secure the perimeter and expand mop-up activities. Decreased...