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: 141 Cause: Lightning
Resources: 2 crews |4 engines | 5 water tenders | 1 skidder | 7 Excavators
Highlights: The warming and drying trend is expected to persist through the weekend, with minimum relative humidity dropping to 4% today. Conditions could lead to extreme fire behavior.
Yesterday, fire crews managed multiple flare-ups across the fire area. Today, the focus remains suppression repair, but crews are prepared to respond quickly to any changes in fire behavior. Expect increased smoke due to fire activity.
Future updates will be provided on Facebook and InciWeb only, unless significant changes occur. Stay informed by following these platforms for the latest information.
Closures: The Ochoco National Forest and Prineville District Bureau of Land Management (BLM) have implemented fire area closures.
Evacuations: Both the Crook and Wheeler County Sheriff’s Departments have reduced evacuation statuses in some areas. However, a Level 3 “Go” evacuation order remains in effect for areas within the closure boundaries, while areas approximately 1/2 mile around the perimeter of the closure are in Level 2 “Be Set” status. For the most current evacuation information, please visit the Crook County Facebook and webpage and the Wheeler County Facebook page.
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 fires, 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.
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.
