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431 Patterson Bridge Rd 
John Day, 
Oregon 
97845 
431 Patterson Bridge Rd 
John Day, 
Oregon 
97845 

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    541-575-3000

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8/9/2022 Beech Creek Fire Update
Updated On: 08/09/2022
 Beech Creek Fire Update – August 9, 2022 JOHN DAY, PRAIRIE CITY, and HINES, OR – (Tuesday, August 9, 2022) This will be the final posted update unless a significant change in fire behavior occurs. Steady progress continues on the Beech Creek Fire, which now sits at 71% containment and remains at 155 acres. Hot and dry conditions are anticipated through the rest of the week. There is potential for thunderstorms with strong outflow winds in the afternoon.
8/8/2022 Beech Creek Fire Update
Updated On: 08/08/2022
Beech Creek Fire Update – August 8, 2022 
8/7/2022 Beech Creek Fire Update
Updated On: 08/07/2022
Beech Creek Fire Update – August 7, 2022 
8/6/2022 Beech Creek Fire Update
Updated On: 08/06/2022
Beech Creek Fire Update – August 6, 2022 
8/5/2022 Beech Creek Fire Update
Updated On: 08/05/2022
Beech Creek Fire UpdateJOHN DAY, PRAIRIE CITY, and HINES, OR – (Friday, August 5, 2022) Fire crews continue to work to contain the Beech Creek Fire located nine miles south of Long Creek along Highway 395. The fire is currently 183 acres and is 35% contained. The reduction in acreage is due to more accurate mapping. There are no evacuations in place.
8/4/2022 Beech Creek Fire Update
Updated On: 08/05/2022
JOHN DAY, PRAIRIE CITY, and HINES, OR – (Thursday, August 4, 2022) The Beech Creek fire spread minimally within existing containment lines overnight and held at 254 acres; containment remains at 15%. Power was fully restored Tuesday evening and there are no evacuations in place.
8/2/2022 Beech Creek Fire Update
Updated On: 08/04/2022
John Day, Hines and Prairie City, OR. — (August 02, 2022) Multiple resources from the Malheur National Forest, Grayback Forestry, Inc., and the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) responded to a reported wildfire on Monday afternoon. Crews worked into the night concentrating on structure protection. 
JOHN DAY, PRAIRIE CITY, and HINES, OR – (Wednesday, August 3, 2022) There were no significant changes to the Beech Creek Fire overnight, with a slight increase in area burned - now up to 248 acres, as the fire continued to spread toward the north, south and west. Firefighters continue active suppression and work with local landowners and permittees to share information and address concerns. Highway 395 is open with a pilot car from milepost 103 to milepost 106.5, approximately three miles. Expects delays and heavy fire traffic.