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FIRE NEWS--Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Center
For
Immediate Release: August 4, 2014 11:30 a.m.
Central Oregon Fire Update
Central Oregon – Firefighters have responded to 150 fires in Central Oregon since
July 28. The majority of those fires were started by ‘abundant’ lightning that
accompanied several days of afternoon thunderstorms.
Lighting fires can take several days
to begin putting up smoke so Oregon Department of Forestry, BLM and Forest
Service firefighters will remain vigilant in patrolling existing fires and
responding to new smoke reports. This week will continue to challenge initial
attack efforts as low humidity and high winds are predicted across Central
Oregon.
The Castle Fire is still listed at
22 acres and the Oregon-California Incident Management Team 2 has taken command
of this incident and individuals with questions can contact 541-549-3219.
An area closure remains in place for
the Sisters Ranger District, which includes the Monty and Perry South Campgrounds.
The South Fork Complex has increased
to 16,981 acres. Incident Command Post (ICP) has been set up at Gander
Ranch near Dayville, OR. These fires are located approximately 20 miles south
of John Day. For more information on this fire, call: 866-347-0636.
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