Rail Ridge 2024

Started: Sep 3 176,661 acre 100% contained Wildfire

Rail Ridge is the largest wildfire this season in Oregon, burning 32 miles west of Canyon City.

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The Rail Ridge Fire is comprised of multiple lightning fires that ignited on September 2, 2024 and merged into one. It is located 51 miles northwest of Burns, Oregon and one mile south of Dayville, Oregon. It has been burning in grass and shrubs in lower elevations, and timber in higher elevations. The fire is primarily burning on lands managed by Bureau of Land Management, Malheur National Forest, and Ochoco National Forest. As of October 28, management of the Rail Ridge Fire was returned to the local agencies.

For Current Evacuation Levels in all counties, please visit this link for more information. 

Closures: The U.S. Forest Service has closures in the area of the Rail Ridge Fire. The Bureau of Land Management has rescinded their closure for Rail Ridge Fire. For more details and closure maps, click here. 

73 Days Active
#1 By Size Largest wildfire this season in Oregon
32 mi W From Canyon City from the fire location
176,661 Acres 4.1x the size of Washington D.C. 34.0x the size of JFK Airport
100%
Contained +0% in last 24h

Rail Ridge Live Perimeter Growth

Rail Ridge Fire Growth History
Rail Ridge Containment History

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