Fossil Complex (OR95S)
24,446 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Fossil, Oregon, United States
Fossil Complex
Wildfire Status:
The Fossil Complex, which includes the Canyon, Holmes, Two Cabin, Kinzua, and Service Fires, is currently active and has burned a total of 24,446 acres in Oregon. As of the latest update on September 26, 2024, the fire is fully contained, with 100% of its perimeter secured. The incident has been primarily characterized by minimal active burning, with heavy fuels continuing to smolder. The Oregon Department of Forestry Incident Management Team 3, led by Incident Commander Tyler McCarty, is overseeing the response efforts.
The firefighting operations involve approximately 329 personnel who are focusing on suppression repair and managing the aftermath of the fire. The area affected is primarily composed of tall grass, timber, and mixed dry conifer stands, with significant portions of open grasslands. While the majority of the fire is contained, heavy fuels in some areas remain a concern, necessitating ongoing monitoring and management efforts.
Current weather conditions indicate that unseasonably warm and dry weather will persist, which poses a risk for elevated fire weather. A strong cold front is expected to move in, bringing breezy to windy conditions, along with the potential for scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. These changing weather patterns may influence fire behavior in the coming days, particularly with low relative humidity across parts of eastern Oregon. Despite these concerns, the forecast suggests a cooling trend following the cold front, which may help mitigate fire activity.
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Containment History:
| Date | Percent Contained |
|---|---|
| 2024-09-06 | 0% contained |
| 2024-09-08 | 0% contained |
| 2024-09-13 | 3% contained |
| 2024-09-15 | 8% contained |
| 2024-09-16 | 17% contained |
| 2024-09-17 | 28% contained |
| 2024-09-18 | 47% contained |
| 2024-09-19 | 68% contained |
| 2024-09-20 | 75% contained |
| 2024-09-21 | 82% contained |
| 2024-09-22 | 87% contained |
| 2024-09-23 | 92% contained |
| 2024-09-24 | 97% contained |
| 2024-12-31 | 100% contained |
Fire Growth History:
| Date | Fire Size (Acres) | Fire Size (Square Miles) | Fire Size (Square Kilometers) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-06 | 1500 acres | 2.3 sq mi | 6.0 sq km |
| 2024-09-08 | 752 acres | 1.2 sq mi | 3.0 sq km |
| 2024-09-09 | 4421 acres | 6.9 sq mi | 17.7 sq km |
| 2024-09-10 | 15552 acres | 24.3 sq mi | 62.2 sq km |
| 2024-09-11 | 17737 acres | 27.7 sq mi | 70.9 sq km |
| 2024-09-12 | 22441 acres | 35.1 sq mi | 89.8 sq km |
| 2024-09-13 | 24059 acres | 37.6 sq mi | 96.2 sq km |
| 2024-09-14 | 24171 acres | 37.8 sq mi | 96.7 sq km |
| 2024-09-15 | 24431 acres | 38.2 sq mi | 97.7 sq km |
| 2024-09-16 | 24456 acres | 38.2 sq mi | 97.8 sq km |
| 2024-12-31 | 24446 acres | 38.2 sq mi | 97.8 sq km |