ORMAF Falls Fire

Last updated: 2024-07-29

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The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Malheur National Forest.

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State: Oregon

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Coordinates:

Latitude: 43° 51 11 Longitude: 119° 25 36

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NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations.

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Incident Overview: The Falls Fire started on July 10, 2024, approximately 25 miles northwest of Burns, Oregon, on the Emigrant Creek Ranger District of the Malheur National Forest. The Forest Service, Oregon Department of Forestry, Bureau of Land Management, and Oregon State Fire Marshal are working in partnership with fire managers. A full-suppression strategy is being used for the fire, while insuring to minimize risks to responders and the public. The fire was human-caused and remains under investigation. Initial attack resources attempted direct tactics early on but were challenged by the terrain and accessibility to the eastern side of the fire. Full suppression efforts are being implemented utilizing a combination of direct, indirect, and point protection where the highest probability of success can be safely achieved. Firefighters continue to establish firelines and hose lays, working in conjunction with aerial resources.The Malheur National Forest has a closure order in place. To protect public health and safety, fire managers have closed the area around the fire due to fire activity and fire suppression operations. Campground closures include Emigrant Creek Campground, Falls Campground, Yellowjacket Campground, and Delintment Lake Campground. Please see the ‘Closures’ tab for road closures and a detailed map.For information on the Malheur National Forest, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/malheur.