Northwest Oregon Protection Association (Astoria, Tillamook, Forest Grove) ended fire season today.
Fire danger has dropped from high to moderate in Central Oregon District and Walker Range.
Rain will move across much of the region today diminishing over the weekend. Temperatures will remain below average. Winds will vary across the region as weather systems arrive and depart.
The potential for large fire initiation over the region is minimal due to the wet and cool weather on today and lingering through the weekend.
New Fires
Wilkins Fire
On Monday the Northeast Oregon District battled a 19.5 acre fire two miles west of Ukiah. The Wilkins Fire burned through grass and timber. The fire was aggressively initial attacked and is 100% dozer lined. Resources stayed on scene overnight and through Tuesday. The cause is under investigation.
Ongoing Fires
Klondike Fire West
Location: 9 miles northwest of Selma
Ignition: July 15, 2018
Cause: Lightning
Acres burned: 167,309 acres
Personnel: 525
Containment: 72%
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