Wildfire
Prescribed Fire
Burned Area Response
OtherBeech Creek Fire
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Malheur National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
431 Patterson Bridge Rd
John Day, OR 97845
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On the afternoon of August 1, 2022, numerous air and ground resources responded to the Beech Creek fire on the Blue Mountain Ranger District of the Malheur National Forest. The fire is located nine miles south of Long Creek, OR and is burning on both sides of Highway 395. The High Desert Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command of the fire on August 2, 2022.
There are no evacuations in place. Travelers are encouraged to check road conditions for up to date information on closures or delays prior to traveling in the area.
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Basic Information
| Current as of | |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Monday August 01st, 2022 approx. 01:30 PM |
| Location | 9 Miles S of Long Creek, OR |
| Incident Commander | High Desert Type 3 Incident Management Team |
| Coordinates | 44.572 latitude, -119.116 longitude |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 151 |
| Size | 155 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 71% |
| Fuels Involved | Grass, Timber |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Division F north of Hwy 395 remains in patrol status. In Division A south of Hwy 395 firefighters continue mop up operations and hazard tree mitigation. |
| Projected Incident Activity | Backing, creeping and isolated torching. |
Current Weather
| Weather Concerns | A heat advisory is in effect today with an increased potential for afternoon thunderstorms and strong outflow winds through Wednesday.
Hot and dry conditions sustain through the week, from the mid-90s to 100 degrees in some areas. Overnight humidity recoveries will continue to be poor. |
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