ODF Complex Incident Management Teams
- Team 3 is assigned to the Flat Fire in the Central Oregon District. Follow the incident’s Facebook page for updates. Incident officials will host a community meeting tonight at 6:00 pm at Sisters High School. The meeting will be streamed virtually via the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Department Facebook page.
- Team 1 is on rotation.
- Team 2 is on call.
ODF Priority Fires
| FIRE NAME | TOTAL ACRES | ODF ACRES | CONTAINMENT | LOCATION | COMMAND |
| Flat | 21,971 | 6,440* | 5% | 7 miles W of Culver | ODF CIMT 3/ OSFM Red Team |
*These numbers may change as we receive more data.
There are approximately 801 personnel assigned to the 2 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.
Initial attack fire activity is increasing as a result of widespread lightning and remains ODF’s top priority.
Weather: Strong high pressure persists with near-record heat. Thunderstorm coverage expands into the Washington Cascades, starting dry but trending wetter over time. Most frequent lightning is expected over south-central and central Oregon, with potential westward spread. Tuesday brings similar coverage, but storms should be wetter. Washington Cascades may see elevated lightning counts. Wednesday looks similar. Storm coverage decreases Thursday and further on Friday. Overnight humidity remains low, especially on mid-slopes and ridges. No significant general winds expected.
Prevention: The Oregon Department of Forestry reminds Oregonians that with weather fluctuating across the state, fire season is still in effect. The department warns the public against complacency until soaking, fall rains return.
Remaining informed of local fire restrictions is a simple way to prevent you from bringing prohibited fire hazards onto the landscape and from potentially starting the next large wildfire. Remember, the fewer human-caused fires in Oregon we have, the more you’re helping protect Oregon’s natural resources, communities, and firefighters. Find danger levels and restrictions across the state here.
ODF Highlight: Come visit the Oregon Department of Forestry in the Natural Resource Area at the Oregon State Fair this Labor Day weekend. While you’re having fun at the fair, learn more about wildfire prevention and how you can help keep Oregon green the rest of summer.
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)