#Nwcc oregon fire map update#

The containment date is predicted to be September 15.Įxample of active fires in Oregon. Reports say that 72 residences are threatened as well as 108 minor structures in the area. The cause of this fire has been determined as man-made and is currently 25 percent contained-according to NWCC, 381 personnel are working on containing the fire, including 15 crews, six helicopters and 15 engines. NWCC estimates that the fire will be contained by October 31.Ĭovering 325 acres of land, this fire is located 16 miles east of Ashland, Oregon.

'The entire corridor and surrounding homes are under a Level 3 ('Go') evacuation level.' The fire is expected to increase with strong east winds up to 35 - 45 miles per hour (mph), according to reports from NWCC and NWS. 'Last night's (September 7) wind event has caused the fire to move into the Santiam Canyon,' says NWCC's report, updated on September 8 at 9:24 a.m.

#Nwcc oregon fire map update#

As part of its last update on September 8, NWCC reported that 237 emergency service personnel are supporting efforts to contain the fire, including four helicopters. While the cause is unknown, the fire started on August 16, 2020.Īccording to NWCC, the residences of Gates, Mill City, Lyons, Stayton, Scotts Mills and surrounding homes within the fire's path are under threat. Located in the Willamette National Forest, this fire isn't not contained and is currently covering 776 acres of land.

Temperatures could reach highs of 88 in Oregon.