ORWIF Ore Fire

Last updated: 2024-07-30

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

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State: Oregon

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Coordinates:

Latitude: 44° 14 18 Longitude: 122° 14 53

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NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations.

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Incident Overview: Fire suppression efforts continue on the Ore Fire, which is burning 7 miles northeast of Blue River, Oregon. Challenges include steep and rugged terrain, falling rocks, rolling debris and fire-weakened trees. Firefighter and public safety remain the number one priority on the incident. Fire managers are focusing on activities with a high probability of success while minimizing risk to firefighters and protecting values such as communities, infrastructure and forest, recreation and cultural resources.