ODF Complex Incident Management Teams
- ODF CIMT 1 is in command of the Rowe Creek Complex. For incident updates, visit the incident’s Facebook page.
- ODF CIMT 2 is on standby.
- ODF CIMT 3 is on rotation.
Current Large Fires with ODF Involvement (in priority order).
| FIRE NAME | TOTAL ACRES | ODF ACRES | CONTAINMENT | LOCATION | COMMAND |
| Austin | 12,887 | 137 | 98% | 25 miles SE of Estacada | CA Team 2 |
| The Narrows | 305 | 0 | 98% | 15 miles SE of Estacada | CA Team 2 |
| Grasshopper | 93,982 | 21,148 | 98% | 3 miles N of Sportsmans Park | CA Team 2 |
| Rowe Creek Complex | 373,927 | 99,408 | 99% | 10 miles S of Fossil | ODF CIMT 1 |
*These numbers may change as we receive more data.
There are approximately 2,432 personnel assigned to the 7 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 remains ODF’s top priority.
Prevention: Stay informed this September. As fire danger levels and restrictions fluctuate, make sure to check local restrictions regularly where you live or where you plan to recreate. Brush up on your wildfire prevention knowledge and remain aware of weather conditions.
Weather: Another, weaker trough of low pressure drops down over southeast Oregon today bringing isolated showers and thunderstorms to northern Washington. This low sits over northern California Wednesday into Thursday bringing gusty east winds to areas west of the Cascades on Wednesday, although RH will remain somewhat elevated. Showers and thunderstorms are expected across south central Oregon on Wednesday, then spread to eastern Oregon on Thursday while eastern Washington remains quite dry. The low moves out for the weekend as a generally dry, mild airmass moves in.
Today’s Highlight: The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) wants to remind Oregonians that even with the weather shifting, Oregon is still in fire season. Remember that if you are responsible for starting a wildfire in Oregon, you are liable for suppression costs. Remain aware and informed by checking your local fire restrictions and fire danger levels.
Wildfire prevention means:
- Debris burning remains the number one cause of human-caused fires in Oregon and is prohibited during fire season. Cover your pile and wait until fire season is declared over before burning. A dry, covered pile is cleaner and safer to burn in the late fall and winter. Visit net for real-time updates on burning regulations and safe burning practices.
- Check local restrictions before lighting a camp or warming fire to see if it is allowed.
- Never leave your campfire or warming fire unattended.
- Make sure your campfire or warming fire is OUT COLD. That means drowning it with water, stirring the ashes, and repeating that process until it is cold to touch. If there is any heat coming off the embers, then it can reignite later.
- Don’t park your car over dried grass, and make sure your vehicle or ATV is regularly serviced.
- Make sure your tow chains are not dragging. The metal hitting asphalt while driving can throw sparks into dry grass on the side of the road.
Visit keeporegongreen.org for more wildfire prevention tips.
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)