Acres: Crazy Creek –86,968; 93% contained Kitty Creek –73; 100% contained
Location: Crazy Creek: 5 miles north of Paulina, Oregon; 498/Kitty Creek: 7 miles south of Mitchell, Oregon
Start Date: July 22,2024 Personnel: 209 Cause: Lightening
Resources: 5 crews |9 engines | 1 bulldozers | 9 water tenders | 1 skid steers | 4 Excavators
Highlights: Suppression repair, patrolling, and securing containment lines remain top priorities.
Although overall fire activity has decreased in the past days due to favorable weather, a slight increase in acreage is noted due to the consumption of unburned vegetation within the fire’s interior. A warming and drying trend will continue today, with increased winds expected on Tuesday. Higher temperatures and light winds will begin to dry fine fuels. An increase fire behavior could occur in isolated areas. Firefighters remain vigilant.
Updates will be provided every other day, or sooner if significant changes occur. For daily updates, please visit InciWeb and follow our Facebook page.
Evacuations: The Crook County Sheriff’s Office has lowered the evacuation level from Level 3 (recommended evacuation) to Level 2 (set for evacuation) from Highway 380 north to SE Puett Road. The area north of SE Puett Road around the perimeter of the fire remains at a Level 3. The area south of Highway 380 has been lowered to Level 1 (prepare for possible evacuation). An evacuation map is available online through the Crook County Emergency Management Office website.
Weather: Today’s forecast includes a Highs between 78-81°F with sunny skies. South winds 5 to 8 mph in the morning, becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Importance of Fire Prevention: All public lands in Central Oregon, including the Ochoco National Forest, are in Stage 2 Public Use (Fire) Restrictions. All open flames, including woodstoves and charcoal briquette fires, are prohibited. In times of high fire danger, it is crucial for everyone to follow prevention measures to avoid additional strain on overburdened resources.
Closures: The Ochoco National Forest has implemented a forest closure for the eastern portion of the Paulina Ranger District.
More Information:
InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orocf-crazy-creek
Facebook: Facebook.com/CrazyCreekFire
Visit the official source for wildfire information in Central Oregon at centraloregonfire.org for wildfire updates or follow fire information on X/Twitter @CentralORfire. Call 9-1-1 to report a wildfire.
