Cornet FireThe lightning-caused Cornet Fire (EOA) near Hereford, Oregon on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Vale BLM District and on private lands protected by Oregon Department of Forestry is approximately 26,000 acres. It is 5 percent contained and now threatens approximately 146 residences.
On Thursday Governor Kate Brown invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act in response to the Cornet Fire. This declaration authorizes the Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal to mobilize structural firefighters and equipment to assist local resources battling the fire.
The fire is exhibiting extreme behavior with crowning, wind-driven runs and spotting.
Resources: Approximately 457 people are assigned to this fire including 14 crews, 4 helicopters and 19 fire engines.
Ruggreio's Type 1 Southwest IMTeam 2 assumed command of the Incident at 1800 hours yesterday.
Evacuations:
Level 1 (READY) - Elk Creek Lane to Griffin Gulch Lane
Level 2 (GET SET) -Bridgeport
Level 3 (GO) -Beaver Creek -Black Mountain -Denny Creek -French Gulch -Greater Gowen Valley Rural Fire to French Gulch -Old Auburn Ln
Level 2 (GET SET) -Bridgeport
Level 3 (GO) -Beaver Creek -Black Mountain -Denny Creek -French Gulch -Greater Gowen Valley Rural Fire to French Gulch -Old Auburn Ln
Closures: Baker County Sheriff’ Office has issued a Level 3 Evacuation Order for Stices Gulch and a level 2 Evacuation Order for Rancheria Creek, Black Mountain and Denny Creek.
Cornet Fire Joint Information Center
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