Category: Wildfires

  • Update from the Flat Fire 8-28-25

    Overview: Overnight, crews used IR technology to detect heat and locate hotspots up to 150 feet from the perimeter, allowing firefighters to continue targeted mop-up operations. In some areas, mop-up was extended up to 300 feet from control lines toward the interior. Near Whychus Creek Canyon, IR scans showed only minimal hotspots around homes, a…

  • 8/28/25 Morning update from Emigrant Fire 2025

    8/28/25 Morning update from Emigrant Fire 2025 on Facebook Size: 9,054 acres Containment: 0% Resources: 424 Crews: 12 Aircraft: 7 helicopters, 2 fixed wings, 2 UAS (Unmaned Aircraft System) Public Meeting: There will be a public meeting Friday, August 29, at 6 p.m. in the main auditorium at Oakridge Junior/Senior High School, located at 47997…

  • Poor Jug Fire 8-26-25

    West of Hwy 395 and south of the Highway Well Rest Stop, North of Lake Abert. The Poor Jug Fire, west of Hwy 395 and south of the Highway Well Rest Stop, currently estimated at 200 acres. Crews were on scene overnight and remain on scene today per South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership –…

  • Emigrant Fire 8-26-25

    Update: The size of the fire is 6000 acres, per WildCAD. With sustained hot, dry and unstable weather conditions, significant fire growth occurred on the Emigrant Fire today. The fire is now estimated at 3,500 acres. Firefighters are taking every opportunity for an aggressive, full suppression response with the challenging weather and terrain. Resources will…

  • Flat Fire Morning Quick Facts

    https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1780303279517137 Current Acres: 21,971Containment: 7%Total Incident Personnel: 1,336OSFM Task Forces: 14OSFM Strike Teams: 2 Resources:Engines: 96Hand Crews: 34Water Tenders: 39Dozers: 22 Air Resources:Type I: 4Type II: 2Type III: 3LAT: Available if neededVLAT: Available if needed ODF CIMT 3 and OSFM Red Team are in unified command of the Flat Fire. Eric Perkins, Operations Section Chief…

  • Situation ReportOregon State Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) 8/25/2025 @ 2000

    Statewide, 22,214 acres currently are burning in 46 active fires. As of 0800 August 25, Oregon has 2 active Large Fires. To date, 1,897 fires have burned 219,965 acres statewide. There are currently 4,416 addresses under a Level 1, 2, or 3 evacuation notice. The Northwest Coordination Center (NWCC) reports that the National Preparedness level…

  • Firefighters continue to face challenging fire behavior during Red Flag conditions on the Flat Fire.

    Community meeting scheduled for Monday. SISTERS, Ore. (August 24, 2025) — As of this morning, the Flat Fire is estimated at 21,971 acres with 0% containment. The fire is burning approximately two miles northeast of Sisters, Oregon. Daytime crews continued aggressive firefighting efforts amid difficult conditions today, as high temperatures and dry fuels resulted in…

  • ODF Wildland Fire Situation Report – August 18, 2025

    August 18, 2025 Source: https://odffire.com/2025/08/18/odf-wildland-fire-situation-report-august-18-2025/ ODF Incident Management Teams There are approximately 0 personnel assigned to the 0 large fires across the state, not including many of the local and agency government employees, landowners, forestland operators, and members of the community who are contributing every day. Initial attack remains ODF’s top priority to keep wildfires small. Prompt detection, early…

  • 2025 Wildfire Monitoring – August 18 ECC Incident Action and Situation Report

    The State Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) is at a Level 3: ECC Regional Response due to Wildfire Activity. All ECC Activity is occurring virtually. Please find attached the ECC Incident Action Plan (IAP) #8 and ECC Situation Report #13. Oregon’s Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) remain activated. The activation is to ensure the timely coordination of…