NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Christopher Dennis
(541) 278-3976
christopher.dennis2@usda.gov
www.fs.usda.gov/umatilla

Skull Fire Final Update

PENDLETON, Ore. (July 7, 2024) — The Skull Fire, which is located approximately five miles southeast of Ukiah, OR near the Drift Fence Campground on the North Fork John Day Ranger District has transitioned down to a type 4 incident this morning.

Skull Fire is 100 percent contained at approximately 64 acres. Fire managers will continue to patrol and assess the fire.

Umatilla National Forest is very thankful for all the assistance from our partner agencies that helped in managing this fire.

This will be the final daily update unless conditions change. Information regarding progress on the fire will be shared on the Umatilla National Forest social media and Blue Mountain Fire Information Blog.

Officials want to remind everyone that while the current fire danger rating remains at LOW for Umatilla National Forest, this weekend is expected to be extremely hot and dry with conditions spanning through next week.

For more information regarding Restrictions, please contact:

Umatilla National Forest:

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

www.facebook.com/UmatillaNF   X: @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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