Falls Fire (ORMAF)
151,689 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Burns, Oregon, United States
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Wildfire Status:
The Falls Fire, located approximately 25 miles northwest of Burns, Oregon, has been active since July 10, 2024. As of the latest updates, the fire is reported to have reached 100% containment, with a total area burned of approximately 151,680 acres. The cause of the fire has been determined to be human-related, and it remains under investigation. The fire's management involved multiple agencies, including the Forest Service, Oregon Department of Forestry, Bureau of Land Management, and Oregon State Fire Marshal, who worked collaboratively with Incident Management Teams to implement effective containment strategies.
Initial firefighting efforts faced challenges due to the rugged terrain and accessibility issues, particularly on the eastern flank of the fire. Firefighters employed a full-suppression strategy, utilizing a combination of direct and indirect tactics, as well as point protection to safeguard critical areas. As of August 20, 2024, all evacuation orders in Harney and Grant Counties have been lifted, indicating a significant improvement in the situation. However, the Malheur National Forest remains under a closure order to ensure public safety during ongoing fire suppression operations, with specific campgrounds closed due to proximity to fire activity.
Current weather conditions are favorable for fire suppression, with cooler temperatures and reduced winds aiding firefighting efforts. Fire managers continue to monitor the area for potential flare-ups and are engaged in mop-up operations to secure the fire's perimeter. The public is advised to stay informed about fire-related changes and to check for updates on road conditions and air quality through relevant local resources.
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Containment History:
Date | Percent Contained |
---|---|
2024-07-15 | 0% contained |
2024-07-17 | 0% contained |
2024-07-18 | 5% contained |
2024-07-20 | 10% contained |
2024-07-21 | 15% contained |
2024-07-23 | 40% contained |
2024-07-25 | 50% contained |
2024-07-26 | 55% contained |
2024-07-28 | 57% contained |
2024-07-31 | 69% contained |
2024-08-04 | 73% contained |
2024-08-07 | 75% contained |
2024-08-08 | 76% contained |
2024-08-10 | 77% contained |
2024-08-11 | 81% contained |
2024-08-13 | 87% contained |
2024-08-15 | 89% contained |
2024-08-21 | 95% contained |
2024-09-20 | 100% contained |
Fire Growth History:
Date | Fire Size (Acres) | Fire Size (Square Miles) | Fire Size (Square Kilometers) |
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2024-07-15 | 64225 acres | 100.4 sq mi | 256.9 sq km |
2024-07-16 | 64225 acres | 100.4 sq mi | 256.9 sq km |
2024-07-17 | 91269 acres | 142.6 sq mi | 365.1 sq km |
2024-07-18 | 110674 acres | 172.9 sq mi | 442.7 sq km |
2024-07-19 | 114236 acres | 178.5 sq mi | 456.9 sq km |
2024-07-20 | 117200 acres | 183.1 sq mi | 468.8 sq km |
2024-07-21 | 120919 acres | 188.9 sq mi | 483.7 sq km |
2024-07-22 | 132751 acres | 207.4 sq mi | 531.0 sq km |
2024-07-23 | 139507 acres | 218.0 sq mi | 558.0 sq km |
2024-07-26 | 140422 acres | 219.4 sq mi | 561.7 sq km |
2024-07-27 | 141989 acres | 221.9 sq mi | 568.0 sq km |
2024-07-31 | 142307 acres | 222.4 sq mi | 569.2 sq km |
2024-08-01 | 143236 acres | 223.8 sq mi | 572.9 sq km |
2024-08-02 | 143634 acres | 224.4 sq mi | 574.5 sq km |
2024-08-03 | 144120 acres | 225.2 sq mi | 576.5 sq km |
2024-08-04 | 146000 acres | 228.1 sq mi | 584.0 sq km |
2024-08-05 | 146250 acres | 228.5 sq mi | 585.0 sq km |
2024-08-06 | 147161 acres | 229.9 sq mi | 588.6 sq km |
2024-08-07 | 147320 acres | 230.2 sq mi | 589.3 sq km |
2024-08-08 | 147403 acres | 230.3 sq mi | 589.6 sq km |
2024-08-09 | 147789 acres | 230.9 sq mi | 591.2 sq km |
2024-08-10 | 148519 acres | 232.1 sq mi | 594.1 sq km |
2024-08-11 | 150320 acres | 234.9 sq mi | 601.3 sq km |
2024-08-12 | 150941 acres | 235.8 sq mi | 603.8 sq km |
2024-08-13 | 151399 acres | 236.6 sq mi | 605.6 sq km |
2024-08-14 | 151666 acres | 237.0 sq mi | 606.7 sq km |
2024-08-22 | 151680 acres | 237.0 sq mi | 606.7 sq km |
2024-09-20 | 151689 acres | 237.0 sq mi | 606.8 sq km |