The Brewer Fire has merged with the Green Mountain and Crosswhite fires to become part of the Rowe Creek Complex - West Zone. Fire officials announced the name change Tuesday, noting that when wildfires merge, the incident typically takes the name of the …
The Rowe Creek Complex has grown to 294,900 acres following the merger of several large wildfires, fire officials announced Tuesday. While the total acreage increased, overall containment is now reported at 33 percent as crews reassess the combined …
A new management team took command of the Shingle Fire this morning as firefighters reached six percent containment on the lightning-caused blaze. The Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team 5 is now in unified command with the Oregon State Fire …
The Fox Fire pushed west to Interstate 84 overnight, forcing a total closure of the interstate as the fast-moving blaze grew to 46,071 acres. In response to the growing threat to the nearby communities, the Oregon State Fire Marshal mobilized a task force …
Cooler temperatures and calm winds helped crews on the Akawa Butte Fire transition from direct suppression to mop-up operations overnight. The lightning-caused fire is now estimated at 27,308 acres and is 6 percent contained. Firefighters took advantage of …
Firefighters made significant progress on the Hagen Fire yesterday as regional haze helped moderate fire behavior. The fire is currently estimated at 26,879 acres and is being managed under unified command by Northwest Team 7 and the Oregon State Fire …
Unified command has been established to manage the Shingle Fire as it remains active and continues to threaten communities in Wheeler and Grant counties. The Oregon State Fire Marshal Blue Incident Management Team joined existing wildland crews Sunday to …
Containment on the Rowe Creek Complex has grown to 35 percent as of Monday morning, even as fire officials report that several major blazes have merged into one massive fire area. The complex is now estimated at 209,546 acres, though accurate final numbers …
Firefighters have successfully halted the westward spread of the Brewer Fire, holding lines just north of Prineville as the blaze enters its thirteenth day. The lightning-caused fire is now estimated at 51,308 acres with five percent containment. The …
The Emergency Conflagration Act was invoked for the Beachcomb and Bench fires late Saturday night and the Second Flat Fire on Sunday. The Oregon State Fire Marshal is assigning an incident management team and resources to the Beachcomb and Bench fires on …
Firefighters are working to secure control lines today as a localized Red Flag Warning goes into effect for Central Oregon. The Oregon State Fire Marshal Red Incident Management Team, led by Incident Commander Ian Yocum, is overseeing structural protection …
Firefighters on the Rowe Creek Complex are bracing for critical weather conditions today as the massive blaze is expected to merge with the nearby Brewer Fire. The lightning-caused complex has grown to 208,759 acres and is 31% contained. A Red Flag Warning …
Firefighters are battling extreme fire behavior today as a Red Flag Warning remains in effect through 10 p.m. tonight. Crews are facing a dangerous combination of strong winds, high temperatures, and unstable air that is expected to drive fire growth and …
Firefighters have increased containment to 31% on the Rowe Creek Complex as they prepare for a day of increased fire activity. The lightning-caused complex, which has now burned 199,047 acres, saw no significant growth on Friday despite challenging weather …
Firefighters are working to reinforce containment lines on the Akawa Butte Fire today as hot and windy weather continues to challenge crews. While the total acreage is now estimated at 26,435 acres due to more accurate mapping, officials warn that a Red …
On Friday evening, the Emergency Conflagration Act was invoked for the Crosswhite West Fire to protect the community of Marks Creek in Crook County. The Oregon State Fire Marshal has assigned its Red Incident Management Team and structural task forces. The …
Containment on the Rowe Creek Complex has grown to 27 percent as firefighters reorganize resources to manage the massive 192,681-acre incident. While crews reached full containment on several smaller fires, officials are bracing for a Red Flag Warning …
The Oregon State Fire Marshal mobilized an incident management team and five structural task forces to the Hagen Fire as it continues to burn actively southwest of Tollgate. The agency is in unified command with Northwest Team 7 to manage the 15,799-acre …
The Oregon State Fire Marshal Red Incident Management Team is surging resources to the Akawa Butte and Brewer fires Friday as firefighters brace for a weekend of critical fire weather. With both incidents facing a Red Flag Warning starting Friday afternoon …
Firefighters took advantage of moderated fire behavior overnight to build direct control lines on two major wildfires in central Oregon. While light rain provided some relief, the Oregon State Fire Marshal and the Oregon Department of Forestry remain …
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