Bridge Fire - OR 2025
Started: Sep 4
350 acre
100% contained
Wildfire
Bridge Fire - OR Live Perimeter Growth
Bridge Fire - OR Fire Growth History
Bridge Fire - OR Containment History
Bridge Fire Fire Alert Timeline
Sep 19, 2025
Other
Malheur National Forest reduces fire closure area with new perimeter-based closure order effective September 19, 2025, replacing previous broader closure. Fire remains 100% contained.
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Malheur National Forest reduces Bridge Fire Closure - Elkhorn Media Group
(2025-09-19)
Sep 18, 2025
Other
Bridge Fire declared 100% contained at 350 acres with 202 personnel still staffed. Announcement made by Malheur National Forest on Facebook at approximately 4:16 PM.
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The Bridge Fire northeast of Prairie City is 62% contained
(2025-09-19)
Sep 12, 2025
Other
Bridge Fire reaches 62% containment as focus shifts to suppression repair. Recent rainfall helps suppress fire activity but creates challenging road conditions for crews.
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Bridge Fire more than 60% contained | Blue Mountain Eagle
(2025-09-12)
Sep 11, 2025
Evacuation level 1
Evacuation zone 109 downgraded to normal status. Evacuation zone 111 downgraded from Level 2 to Level 1 (Be Ready) due to heavy rain and fire suppression progress.
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Bridge Fire evacuations downgraded | Blue Mountain Eagle
(2025-09-11)
Sep 10, 2025
Other
Updated forest closure order effective September 10-December 31, 2025. Closure area reduced to smaller perimeter around fire for ongoing suppression operations.
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Bridge Fire more than 60% contained | Blue Mountain Eagle
(2025-09-12)
Sep 09, 2025
Other
Bridge Fire reaches 29% containment at 350 acres. Western edge shows minimal activity and smoke. Crews successful with handline construction from Dixie Butte moving east.
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Bridge Fire now 29% contained | Blue Mountain Eagle
(2025-09-09)
Sep 05, 2025
Other
Bridge Fire grows to 500 acres with 0% containment. Fire held at Forest Service Road 2610 overnight with minimal activity. Red flag warning issued for low humidity and high winds.
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Bridge Fire in Grant County tops 500 acres | Blue Mountain Eagle
(2025-09-05)
Malheur National Forest | Bridge Fire Evening Update | Forest Service
(2025-09-05)
Sep 04, 2025
Other
Bates State Park closed and campground evacuated at 8 AM due to Bridge Fire threat. Oregon Parks staff contacted guests and set irrigation lines to protect park structures.
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Rains dampen some Oregon fires, but lightning sparks new ones - OPB
(2025-09-08)
Sep 04, 2025
Evacuation level 2
Level 2 evacuation (Be Set) ordered for area around Bridge Fire including 11 structures and 1 residence. Fire grows from 150 to 350 acres as precautionary measure.
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Bridge Fire swells to 150 acres in Grant County | Blue Mountain Eagle
(2025-09-04)
Sep 04, 2025
Other
Malheur National Forest emergency closure order effective through December 31, 2025, covering area from Austin Junction along Highway 26 to Highway 7. Highway traffic not impacted.
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Malheur National Forest | Bridge Fire Morning Update | Forest Service
(2025-09-05)
Sep 03, 2025
Other
Bridge Fire reported at 10:29 PM on Malheur National Forest near Dixie Lookout, initially 15 acres. Fire started on Dixie Butte, 9.9 miles northeast of Prairie City with ground crews responding.
Sources:
Bridge Fire swells to 150 acres in Grant County | Blue Mountain Eagle
(2025-09-04)
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