Ore Fire (ORWIF)

First Reported: 2024-07-20 15:15:47 UTC on July 20, 2024
Inciweb page: ORWIF Ore Fire
Size: Unknown
Type: Wildfire
Status: Field Active
Percent Contained: Unknown
Ore Fire (2024-07-20)
wildfire
Sweet Home, Oregon, United States
Nearby Fires:
North Willamette Complex (2024-08-08)
6,657 acre wildfire
Sweet Home, Oregon, United States
Willamette Complex Fires - South (2024-07-23)
23,349 acre wildfire
Oakridge, Oregon, United States
Bachelor Complex Fires (2024-09-10)
10,958 acre wildfire (29% contained)
Sunriver, Oregon, United States
Lane 1 Fire (2024-07-20)
25,951 acre wildfire (99% contained)
Culp Creek, Oregon, United States
Red Fire (2024-07-20)
1,763 acre wildfire (0% contained)
Oakridge, Oregon, United States
Sandstone Fire (2024-08-06)
702 acre wildfire (75% contained)
Mill City, Oregon, United States
Homestead Complex (2024-07-22)
9,731 acre wildfire (33% contained)
Oakridge, Oregon, United States

Wildfire Status:

The Ore Fire, part of the North Willamette Complex, is an active wildfire located 7 miles northeast of Blue River, Oregon. The fire has been ongoing since July 17, 2024, with the cause still undetermined. As of August 12, 2024, the fire has burned a significant area, but the exact size is not specified in the provided information.

Currently, there are 167 personnel working on containing the Ore Fire. The response includes coordinated efforts from various fire agencies to manage the fire and protect nearby communities. A public meeting is scheduled for August 13th in Sweet Home, Oregon, to provide updates and information to the local community.

Weather conditions and other factors may impact the fire's behavior and containment efforts. The situation is being closely monitored, and updates are being shared through official channels like InciWeb and social media platforms. It is essential for residents in the area to stay informed and follow any evacuation orders or safety recommendations issued by authorities.

Visit Inciweb Incident Page for more information. Information on this page is provided for informational purposes only.

Containment History:

Date Percent Contained
2024-07-20 0% contained
2024-07-23 0% contained
2024-07-25 2% contained
2024-07-26 3% contained
2024-07-27 4% contained
2024-07-28 20% contained
2024-08-10 29% contained
2024-08-13 20% contained

Fire Growth History:

Date Fire Size (Acres) Fire Size (Square Miles) Fire Size (Square Kilometers)
2024-07-20 500 acres 0.8 sq mi 2.0 sq km
2024-07-21 534 acres 0.8 sq mi 2.1 sq km
2024-07-23 645 acres 1.0 sq mi 2.6 sq km
2024-07-24 860 acres 1.3 sq mi 3.4 sq km
2024-07-25 1050 acres 1.6 sq mi 4.2 sq km
2024-07-26 1223 acres 1.9 sq mi 4.9 sq km
2024-07-27 1307 acres 2.0 sq mi 5.2 sq km
2024-07-28 1400 acres 2.2 sq mi 5.6 sq km
2024-07-30 1452 acres 2.3 sq mi 5.8 sq km
2024-07-31 1486 acres 2.3 sq mi 5.9 sq km
2024-08-02 1539 acres 2.4 sq mi 6.2 sq km
2024-08-04 1766 acres 2.8 sq mi 7.1 sq km
2024-08-05 1874 acres 2.9 sq mi 7.5 sq km
2024-08-06 2001 acres 3.1 sq mi 8.0 sq km
2024-08-10 2221 acres 3.5 sq mi 8.9 sq km
2024-08-11 2507 acres 3.9 sq mi 10.0 sq km
2024-08-13 2576 acres 4.0 sq mi 10.3 sq km