Umatilla National Forest August 6 Fire Update

Multiple fire related temporary area closures are in effect for the Umatilla National Forest. Forest Closure descriptions and maps are available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/umatilla/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5286768.

Fire update

Several new fires across the Umatilla National Forest have been identified due to the August 5, 2024, lightning strikes. The initial attack was successful in staffing all the known fires. Currently, these new fires on the Umatilla National Forest are five acres in size or less.

North Fork John Day Ranger District

·       The Forks Fire in the Silver Butte Area, 23 miles southeast of Ukiah, OR.

·       The Lane Creek Fire in the Owens Rock Area, 7 miles northeast of Ukiah, OR.

·       The Bowan Fire in the Rancheria Creek Area, 12 miles northeast of Ukiah, OR.

North Fork John Day Ranger Districts Continuing Incidents

·       The Double Snag Fire in the Winom Creek Area is 85% contained at 131 acres.

Walla Walla Ranger District

·       The Milk Fire in the Milk Shakes Area, 17 miles southeast of Walla Walla, WA.

·       The Lookout Fire in the Bear Creek Area, 24 miles southeast of Walla Walla, WA.

·       The Alder Fire in the Bear Creek area, 26 miles southeast of Walla Walla, WA.

·       The Bear Creek Fire in the Bear Creek Area, 26 miles southeast of Walla Walla, WA.

Pomeroy Ranger District

·       The Shoo Fly Fire in the Milk Creek Area, 20 miles southeast of Walla Walla, WA

·       The Beaver Ridge Fire in the Beaver Ridge Area, 20 miles east of Walla Walla, WA.

·       Unnamed fire in the Elk Flat Area, 38 southwest of Pomeroy, WA.

o   All fires are in the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness Area.

Hot and dry conditions are expected to persist, and officials want to remind everyone that the current fire danger rating remains at EXTREME and Public Use Restrictions involving chainsaw use and campfires are in effect.

In addition, the following incidents are burning on or near the Umatilla National Forest and are being managed by partner agencies and Complex Incident Management Teams.

• Battle Mountain Complex: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/or97s-battle-mountain-complex
• Cougar Creek Fire: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wases-cougar-creek-fire
• Lone Rock Fire: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orprd-lone-rock-fire

More information regarding restrictions, please contact:

Umatilla National Forest:

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

www.facebook.com/UmatillaNF

X: @UmatillaNF

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

 

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