Rail Ridge (OROCF)
176,661 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Canyon City, Oregon, United States
Rail Ridge
151,689 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Burns, Oregon, United States
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26,817 acre wildfire (89% contained)
Fossil, Oregon, United States
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54,005 acre wildfire (100% contained)
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24,446 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Fossil, Oregon, United States
Fossil Complex
Wildfire Status:
The Rail Ridge Fire, which began on September 2, 2024, is currently active and has merged from multiple lightning-induced ignitions. Located approximately 51 miles northwest of Burns, Oregon, and one mile south of Dayville, the fire is predominantly consuming grass and shrubs in lower elevations, while higher elevations are experiencing timber burns. As of October 28, 2024, the fire has burned an area totaling 176,661 acres and is reported to be 92% contained. Management of the fire has transitioned back to local agencies as of the latest updates.
In terms of response, fire agencies have implemented various measures to control the blaze, including establishing evacuation levels and closures in the affected areas. The U.S. Forest Service has enacted closure orders for specific regions, while the Bureau of Land Management has lifted its closure for the fire area. For real-time information regarding evacuation levels in surrounding counties and closure maps, residents are encouraged to visit designated online resources.
Weather conditions have played a crucial role in the fire's behavior; however, specific current weather details were not provided in the sources. Given the complexities of wildfire management, it is essential for the public to stay informed about ongoing developments and adhere to any guidance from fire management officials as the situation evolves.
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Containment History:
| Date | Percent Contained |
|---|---|
| 2024-09-03 | 0% contained |
| 2024-09-05 | 0% contained |
| 2024-09-06 | 3% contained |
| 2024-09-07 | 4% contained |
| 2024-09-09 | 7% contained |
| 2024-09-10 | 11% contained |
| 2024-09-12 | 12% contained |
| 2024-09-15 | 25% contained |
| 2024-09-16 | 30% contained |
| 2024-09-18 | 38% contained |
| 2024-09-22 | 50% contained |
| 2024-09-23 | 56% contained |
| 2024-09-24 | 59% contained |
| 2024-09-26 | 61% contained |
| 2024-09-28 | 74% contained |
| 2024-09-30 | 80% contained |
| 2024-10-01 | 82% contained |
| 2024-10-18 | 89% contained |
| 2024-10-20 | 90% contained |
| 2024-11-01 | 92% contained |
| 2024-11-15 | 100% contained |
Fire Growth History:
| Date | Fire Size (Acres) | Fire Size (Square Miles) | Fire Size (Square Kilometers) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-04 | 61433 acres | 96.0 sq mi | 245.7 sq km |
| 2024-09-05 | 82947 acres | 129.6 sq mi | 331.8 sq km |
| 2024-09-06 | 107371 acres | 167.8 sq mi | 429.5 sq km |
| 2024-09-07 | 121923 acres | 190.5 sq mi | 487.7 sq km |
| 2024-09-08 | 135067 acres | 211.0 sq mi | 540.3 sq km |
| 2024-09-09 | 146601 acres | 229.1 sq mi | 586.4 sq km |
| 2024-09-10 | 157759 acres | 246.5 sq mi | 631.0 sq km |
| 2024-09-13 | 161675 acres | 252.6 sq mi | 646.7 sq km |
| 2024-09-15 | 162029 acres | 253.2 sq mi | 648.1 sq km |
| 2024-09-17 | 162278 acres | 253.6 sq mi | 649.1 sq km |
| 2024-09-21 | 162345 acres | 253.7 sq mi | 649.4 sq km |
| 2024-09-22 | 162423 acres | 253.8 sq mi | 649.7 sq km |
| 2024-09-23 | 162994 acres | 254.7 sq mi | 652.0 sq km |
| 2024-09-24 | 163622 acres | 255.7 sq mi | 654.5 sq km |
| 2024-09-25 | 164158 acres | 256.5 sq mi | 656.6 sq km |
| 2024-09-26 | 165209 acres | 258.1 sq mi | 660.8 sq km |
| 2024-09-27 | 165505 acres | 258.6 sq mi | 662.0 sq km |
| 2024-09-28 | 165586 acres | 258.7 sq mi | 662.3 sq km |
| 2024-09-30 | 165743 acres | 259.0 sq mi | 663.0 sq km |
| 2024-10-01 | 166062 acres | 259.5 sq mi | 664.2 sq km |
| 2024-10-03 | 167718 acres | 262.1 sq mi | 670.9 sq km |
| 2024-10-04 | 167866 acres | 262.3 sq mi | 671.5 sq km |
| 2024-10-06 | 168002 acres | 262.5 sq mi | 672.0 sq km |
| 2024-10-07 | 169074 acres | 264.2 sq mi | 676.3 sq km |
| 2024-10-08 | 169631 acres | 265.0 sq mi | 678.5 sq km |
| 2024-10-09 | 171087 acres | 267.3 sq mi | 684.3 sq km |
| 2024-10-10 | 173530 acres | 271.1 sq mi | 694.1 sq km |
| 2024-10-11 | 174081 acres | 272.0 sq mi | 696.3 sq km |
| 2024-10-12 | 174438 acres | 272.6 sq mi | 697.8 sq km |
| 2024-10-13 | 174641 acres | 272.9 sq mi | 698.6 sq km |
| 2024-10-14 | 174936 acres | 273.3 sq mi | 699.7 sq km |
| 2024-10-15 | 175060 acres | 273.5 sq mi | 700.2 sq km |
| 2024-10-17 | 175961 acres | 274.9 sq mi | 703.8 sq km |
| 2024-10-20 | 176383 acres | 275.6 sq mi | 705.5 sq km |
| 2024-10-25 | 176619 acres | 276.0 sq mi | 706.5 sq km |
| 2024-11-15 | 176661 acres | 276.0 sq mi | 706.6 sq km |