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: 169 Cause: Lightning
Resources: 2 crews |6 engines | 6 water tenders | | 7 Excavators
Highlights: Firefighters continue their work on suppression repair, patrolling, and securing containment lines.
A warming and drying trend is expected to persist today and throughout the week. Rising temperatures and increasing winds will continue to dry fuels, raising the potential for increased fire activity. An increase in visible smoke within the fire perimeter is expected. Crews are prepared to respond as conditions change.
Future updates will be provided on Facebook and InciWeb only, unless significant changes occur. Stay informed by following these platforms for the latest information.
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.
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.
