ODF Fire Report for June 28, 2021

June 28, 2021

National:  Preparedness Level 4 (Geographic areas competing for wildland fire suppression resources. Three or more geographic areas experiencing large, complex fires.)

# of fires Acres burned
Total to date 30,219 1,389,087

 

Oregon:  Preparedness Level 3 (Fire activity is increasing)

Only ODF-protected lands (16 million acres)
  # of fires Acres burned
2021 year-to-date 425 7,543
10-year avg. year-to-date
(2011 – 2020)
231 1,859

 

All lands in Oregon (Includes ODF-protected lands)
  # of fires Acres burned
2021 year-to-date 673 22,652

 

Current large fires in Oregon: Includes all lands

Name Date Total Acres ODF Acres Containment Location Cause Notes
Cutoff June 19, 2021 1,288 1,000 96%  6 mi. N of Bonanza Unknown ODF Incident Management Team 1 demobilized 6/27. All evacuations lifted. Final update unless significant activity.

Fire information

S-503 June 18, 2001 4,300 700 95% 5 mi. SW of Pine Grove Unknown NW Team 8 demobilizing 6/27. Moderate fire behavior. Evacuations. Final update unless significant activity.

Fire information

More information:

Record-setting heat wave exacerbates drying effect, with relative humidity dropping into the teens. Extreme heat expected to moderate Wednesday, but remain above normal for some time. Easterly winds over Cascades will bolster warming and drying on the west side. Potential for isolated afternoon/evening thunderstorms as early as Tuesday and into the weekend. This results in continued elevated fire potential with possible flareups over central Oregon. Lightning poses increased risk as does fireworks use associated with Independence Day holiday.

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