The Eagle Complex (USFS) reported Tuesday afternoon burning approximately 16 miles northeast of Baker City and 10 miles east of Medical Springs, Oregon, is now approximately 1,700 acres. Three fires comprise the complex and are burning on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest as well as private lands protected by Oregon Department of Forestry.
Strong winds and continued hot, dry conditions caused additional growth of the Eagle Fire Complex on Friday. The fire spotted over Forest Service Road 77 road in the southwest corner of the fire. Firefighters were able to successfully catch all of the spot fires and no structures were burned.
Today’s operations include continued structure protection and fire suppression.
Resources: A Type 2 Incident Management Team has been ordered and will transition over the next couple of days with the current Type 3 team currently working on the Complex.
Evacuations
Level 2 evacuation notices remain in effect. A Level 2 evacuation notice means residents should be SET (Ready, Set, Go) to evacuate, and continue to closely monitor local media and incident information. Questions regarding evacuation notices and the evacuation process can be directed to the Baker County Emergency Management at 541-523-8200.
An area closure has been implemented for public and firefighter safety and can be viewed at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/
The fire danger rating has increased to EXTREME and Public Use Restrictions involving campfires and chainsaw use are in effect. For more information about the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest’s Public Use Restrictions, please contact any forest office, or visit our website at www.fs.usda.gov/wallowa-
Eagle Complex Fire Information
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