9/4/2024 Wiley Flat Fire Update

 

Wiley Flat Fire Update – September 4, 2024

Acres: 14,760 Acres; 0% Contained

Location: 10 Miles southeast of Post, off Highway 380

Start Date:  September 2,2024         Personnel: 160       Cause: Lightning

Resources: 4 crews | 5 engines | 2 water tenders | 1 skidgine | 4 dozers

Highlights: Firefighters continue structure protection efforts while scouting control line opportunities around the Wiley Flat Fire perimeter.

Yesterday, firefighters concentrated on structure protection, working diligently to safeguard homes and critical infrastructure in the immediate area. Crews successfully established an anchor point on the west end of the fire perimeter, providing a strong foundation for future containment efforts.

Today, operations will continue to prioritize structure protection while utilizing both aerial and ground resources to scout for potential control line locations around the fire’s perimeter.

Weather: Dry weather is expected with a high of 90 degrees. Southeast winds of 5 to 10 miles per hour and a minimum humidity of 9 to 14 percent.

Evacuations: LEVEL 3 evacuation now encompasses the area from SE Pine Creek Road (FS RD 17) east to SE Camp Creek Road, south from Paulina Highway to the southernmost portion of SE Camp Creek Road (including SE Tackman Road). This LEVEL 3 evacuation also covers Antelope Reservoir.

LEVEL 2 evacuation now encompasses SE Camp Creek Road east to the south fork Crooked River, from Paulina Highway south to roughly GI Ranch Road. For the most current evacuation information, please visit the Crook County Sheriff’s Office webpage and Facebook Page.

Importance of Fire Prevention: All public lands in Central Oregon, including the Ochoco National Forest, are in Stage 2 Public Use (Fire) Restrictions. All open fires, including woodstoves and charcoal briquette fires, are prohibited. In times of high fire danger, it is crucial for everyone to follow prevention measures to avoid additional strain on overburdened resources.

The Ochoco National Forest has implemented a partial forest closure. More information can be found at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/ochoco/alerts-notices/?aid=89203

Visit the official source for wildfire information in Central Oregon at centraloregonfire.org for wildfire updates or follow fire information on X/Twitter @CentralORfire. Call 9-1-1 to report a wildfire.