Bachelor Complex Fires (ORDEF)
15,525 acre wildfire (63% contained)
Sunriver, Oregon, United States
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Wildfire Status:
The Bachelor Complex Fires, located near Mt. Bachelor in Oregon, currently spans 15,525 acres and is 63% contained. The fire has shown reduced activity due to moderating weather conditions, prompting a shift in management from a Type 3 incident commander to a Type 4 organization as of October 26, 2024. The incident has been ongoing since September 6, 2024, and includes approximately 30 smaller fires, with the largest being the Little Lava Fire.
Firefighting efforts are being supported by favorable weather, including cooler temperatures and cloud cover, which have allowed crews to secure control lines and extinguish heat sources along the fire's edge. Currently, there are 40 personnel actively engaged in firefighting operations. Significant events over recent days have included minimal smoldering activity, indicating a decrease in the fire's intensity.
To ensure public safety, a temporary emergency closure order is in effect in the area, with details available on the Deschutes National Forest website. The current outlook suggests that the estimated containment date for the fires is projected for November 5, 2024, barring any significant changes in fire behavior.
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Containment History:
| Date | Percent Contained |
|---|---|
| 2024-09-12 | 0% contained |
| 2024-09-17 | 0% contained |
| 2024-09-20 | 29% contained |
| 2024-09-21 | 37% contained |
| 2024-09-23 | 41% contained |
| 2024-09-24 | 39% contained |
| 2024-10-01 | 50% contained |
| 2024-10-04 | 55% contained |
| 2024-10-05 | 63% contained |
| 2024-10-08 | 68% contained |
| 2024-11-21 | 63% contained |
Fire Growth History:
| Date | Fire Size (Acres) | Fire Size (Square Miles) | Fire Size (Square Kilometers) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-11 | 5987 acres | 9.4 sq mi | 23.9 sq km |
| 2024-09-17 | 10333 acres | 16.1 sq mi | 41.3 sq km |
| 2024-09-20 | 10958 acres | 17.1 sq mi | 43.8 sq km |
| 2024-09-21 | 11578 acres | 18.1 sq mi | 46.3 sq km |
| 2024-09-22 | 11669 acres | 18.2 sq mi | 46.7 sq km |
| 2024-10-01 | 11741 acres | 18.3 sq mi | 47.0 sq km |
| 2024-10-04 | 11950 acres | 18.7 sq mi | 47.8 sq km |
| 2024-10-05 | 12120 acres | 18.9 sq mi | 48.5 sq km |
| 2024-10-08 | 12536 acres | 19.6 sq mi | 50.1 sq km |
| 2024-10-09 | 13334 acres | 20.8 sq mi | 53.3 sq km |
| 2024-10-11 | 14771 acres | 23.1 sq mi | 59.1 sq km |
| 2024-10-13 | 15108 acres | 23.6 sq mi | 60.4 sq km |
| 2024-10-14 | 15342 acres | 24.0 sq mi | 61.4 sq km |
| 2024-10-17 | 15517 acres | 24.2 sq mi | 62.1 sq km |
| 2024-11-21 | 15525 acres | 24.3 sq mi | 62.1 sq km |