Buck Creek Fire Update

PENDLETON, Ore. (July 10, 2024) — Firefighters continue to actively suppress the Buck Creek Fire for a second day, the fire is located near Buck Mountain Trail #3075 and approximately 3.5 miles southeast of Bingham Springs, Oregon on the Walla Walla Ranger District.

The Buck Creek Fire, which is currently estimated at seven acres within the North Fork Umatilla Wilderness. Fire personnel, including multiple aircraft and rappelers are also at the location to suppress the fire. Fire managers are continually assessing resource needs based on fire spread and behavior. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by Forest Service Law Enforcement Officers.

Extreme heat and dry conditions are expected to persist throughout the weekend. Fire officials want to remind everyone that the current fire danger rating is HIGH and public use restrictions phase A for Umatilla National Forest will be in effect Friday July 12, 2024.

More information will be provided at 4:00 p.m. at the end of day to keep our neighbors and communities informed.

More information regarding restrictions, please contact:

Umatilla National Forest:

Information Hotline: Toll-Free (877) 958-9663

www.facebook.com/UmatillaNF  

Twitter: @UmatillaNF

The latest fire information will be posted on the Blue Mountains Fire Information Blog. To receive updates on fires in the Blue Mountains, follow our blog at http://bluemountainfireinfo.blogspot.com/.  

Additional information about the Umatilla National Forest is available at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/umatilla.

 

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