Microwave Tower Fire (OR95S)
1,313 acre wildfire (95% contained)
White Salmon, Washington, United States
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Wildfire Status:
The Microwave Tower Fire, which ignited on July 22, 2024, near Mosier, Oregon, has burned approximately 1,313 acres of grass and timber. As of the latest update, the fire is 95% contained, with 21 personnel actively involved in firefighting efforts. The main agencies responding to the incident include the Oregon Department of Forestry and the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Forest Service, along with local fire districts. Firefighting operations have focused on full suppression strategies due to the fire's mixed fuel types.
Weather conditions have played a significant role in the response to the Microwave Tower Fire. Firefighters have been monitoring conditions closely as they work towards full containment. Planned actions include transitioning fire management from the Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team to local units, which is scheduled for August 9, 2024. The estimated containment date for the fire is set for August 10, 2024.
In recent days, fire suppression activities have successfully mitigated hotspots, contributing to the high containment percentage. As a result of these efforts, local infrastructure, including the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail, has begun to reopen to the public, marking a significant step towards recovery in the affected areas.
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Containment History:
| Date | Percent Contained |
|---|---|
| 2024-07-24 | 0% contained |
| 2024-07-25 | 14% contained |
| 2024-07-31 | 53% contained |
| 2024-08-01 | 79% contained |
| 2024-08-04 | 84% contained |
| 2024-08-08 | 89% contained |
| 2024-12-05 | 95% contained |
Fire Growth History:
| Date | Fire Size (Acres) | Fire Size (Square Miles) | Fire Size (Square Kilometers) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-24 | 704 acres | 1.1 sq mi | 2.8 sq km |
| 2024-07-25 | 704 acres | 1.1 sq mi | 2.8 sq km |
| 2024-07-26 | 762 acres | 1.2 sq mi | 3.0 sq km |
| 2024-07-27 | 806 acres | 1.3 sq mi | 3.2 sq km |
| 2024-07-28 | 1062 acres | 1.7 sq mi | 4.2 sq km |
| 2024-07-30 | 1306 acres | 2.0 sq mi | 5.2 sq km |
| 2024-08-05 | 1311 acres | 2.0 sq mi | 5.2 sq km |
| 2024-12-05 | 1313 acres | 2.1 sq mi | 5.3 sq km |