ODFs Northeast Oregon District has a brand-new information resource out there for the public, the districts NEO Fire Information Blog at neodistrictfireblog.blogspot/ . Find out the latest on what is happening fire-wise on ODF-protected forestlands on that district. As an example of the information you can find there, following is todays blog post on the latest lightning-start fires in the district, including a 1.6 acre fire that is viewable from Highway 82: **** Thursday, July 31, 2014 Lightning starts fires in Northeast Oregon Thunderstorms passing through northeast Oregon ignited several fires on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry Northeast Oregon District. Firefighters are currently responding to fires with partners from the US Forest Service, rural fire departments, and local contractors. Significant rain fell under the core of the storm as it passed, but there was little moisture on the edges of the storm. A fire in the Chestnut Springs area of Wallowa County is visible from the Minam Grade on Hwy 82. This fire has several helicopters, 4 engines, 4 rappellers, and a dozer working on it. A load of retardant from a Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) was dropped to slow the spread of the fire. It is currently estimated at less than an acre. Crews are close to finishing a wet line around the fire and Matt Howard, Wallowa Unit Wildland Fire Supervisor says, Were gonna catch it. Fire fighters will continue to strengthen firelines and mop-up the fire.
Posted on: Fri, 01 Aug 2014 01:45:57 +0000
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