ODF Incident Management Teams
- Team 1 will transfer command of the Lane 1 Fire (ODF South Cascade District) tomorrow. Updates available on the incident’s Facebook page.
- Team 3 is on rotation.
- Team 2 is on standby.
ODF Priority Fires
| FIRE NAME | TOTAL ACRES | ODF ACRES | CONTAINMENT | LOCATION | COMMAND |
| Lane 1 | 25,265 | 9,273 | 85% | East of Cottage Grove | ODF IMT 1 |
| Crazy Creek | 86,955 | 7,372 | 93% | 16 miles E of Paulina | CA Team 1 |
| Battle Mountain Complex | 183,026 | 72,073 | 95% | West of Ukiah | SW Team 3 |
| Sandstone | 702 | 0 | 29% | 9 miles SE of Ripplebrook | NR Team 2 |
There are approximately 5,827 personnel assigned to the 13 large fires across the state, not including many of the local and agency government employees, landowners, forestland operators, and members of the community who are contributing every day.
ODF Highlight: As most recall, this past spring and in years past the Oregon Department of Forestry has sent strike teams, firefighters, and overhead resources out of state to assist with fire suppression efforts in other states. By doing so, our firefighters are trained in new techniques and create professional relationships, and the agency hopes that these states answer our call for help in return when we need it.
This season, those partners returned that generosity tenfold. For example, Alaska shipped out engines on a barge to Oregon with firefighters following by plane. The state sent two rotations of a strike team who helped the Southwest Oregon District in their initial attack efforts. The state also sent multiple overhead positions that assisted with logistics, finance and other key positions statewide.
So far, the state of Oregon has received resources from around 20 states this season.
Weather: Low pressure moves inland today with another day of dry and gusty winds across southeast Oregon and higher humidity wind across the Columbia Basin. Lightning frequency peaks today as thunderstorms cover most of the Geographic Area. Expect a notable increase of ignitions regardless of rainfall. Storms will be relatively dry across eastern Oregon and Washington and moderately wet elsewhere. The general winds will amplify new ignitions and boost the threat of new significant fires. Saturday is cool and showery with showers decreasing early Sunday. Warming and drying returns at some point next week with thermal troughs developing west of the Cascades.
Prevention: By taking extra steps, you can prevent the next human-caused wildfire in Oregon and reduce strain on resources. Know the fire danger level of the areas where you live, work and play, and follow all local restrictions on burning, equipment use, campfires and other activities that can start wildfires. Find danger levels and restrictions across the state here.
Resources
- ODF wildfire blog and Public Fire Restrictions/Danger Levels map
- Regional situation report and national situation report
- Inciweb (information, photos, videos, and maps from specific incidents)