Elk Fire (2025-07-10)

2,637 acre wildfire (95% contained)
Altamont, Oregon, United States
InciWeb page: OR98S Elk Fire Status: Inactive Size: 2,637 acre Contained: 95%

Elk Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Elk Fire Fire Growth History
Elk Fire Containment History

Elk Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 12, 2024 Other
All evacuation levels for Elk Lane Fire completely lifted as fire reaches 91% containment. All residents now allowed to return home with fire management transitioning to Type 4 team.
Sources: Elk Lane Fire containment at 91%, all evacuations dropped (2024-08-12) Elk Lane Fire west of Madras now 91% contained; Jefferson County Sheriff's Office lifts all evacuation zones (2024-08-12)
Aug 11, 2024 Other
Elk Lane Fire reaches 65% containment with all evacuation levels remaining below Level 3. Fire information line shutting down as conditions continue to improve.
Sources: Elk Lane Fire Update | August 11, 2024 (2024-08-11)
Aug 10, 2024 Other
All evacuation levels reduced below Level 3 as Elk Lane Fire reaches 55% containment. Oregon State Fire Marshal teams begin demobilizing due to improved conditions.
Sources: Elk Lane Fire Update | August 10, 2024 (2024-08-10)
Aug 09, 2024 Other
Evacuation levels further reduced south of Belmont Lane as Elk Lane Fire reaches 40% containment. Continued progress allows more residents to return while maintaining safety protocols.
Sources: Elk Lane Fire Update | August 9, 2024 (2024-08-09)
Aug 08, 2024 Other
Evacuation levels reduced in areas south of Belmont Lane as Elk Lane Fire containment improves to 20%. Some residents allowed to return home while other evacuation zones remain in place.
Sources: Elk Lane Fire Update | August 8, 2024 (2024-08-08)
Aug 07, 2024 Other
Elk Lane Fire continues at 5,240 acres with 0% containment. Structures remain threatened and evacuation notices stay in place. Virtual community meeting held at 5 PM.
Sources: Elk Lane Fire Update | August 7, 2024 (2024-08-07)
Aug 06, 2024 Other
Elk Lane Fire grows to 5,640 acres with structures threatened. Fire remains active on east side burning within Dry Canyon and Willow Creek areas with multiple evacuation levels in place.
Sources: Elk Lane Fire PM Update | August 6, 2024 (2024-08-06) Elk Lane Fire Update | August 6, 2024 (2024-08-06)
Aug 05, 2024 Evacuation level 3
Multiple evacuation levels (1, 2, and 3) in place for Elk Lane Fire areas including NW 10, SW 17, Lake Simtustus Resort, and PGE Pelton Dam Campground. Madras High School serving as evacuation center.
Sources: Over 1,000 acres burned as Jefferson County battles Elk Lane Fire (2024-08-05) Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Update | August 5, 2024 (2024-08-05)
Aug 05, 2024 State of emergency
Governor Tina Kotek invokes Emergency Conflagration Act for Elk Lane Fire due to threats exceeding local firefighting capacity. State fire marshal mobilizes resources to protect lives and homes.
Sources: 5,240-acre Elk Lane Fire west of Madras now 20% contained as crews hold the lines and fire behavior moderates (2024-08-08)
Aug 04, 2024 Other
Elk Lane Fire ignites from lightning strike approximately 7 miles northwest of Madras. Initial evacuation orders issued as fire rapidly spreads in challenging conditions.
Sources: Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Update | August 5, 2024 (2024-08-05) Elk Lane Fire Update | August 6, 2024 (2024-08-06)

Elk Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 12, 2024 Other
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office lifts all remaining evacuation zones for Elk Lane Fire as it reaches 91% containment. All evacuation levels now completely removed, allowing all residents to return home.
Sources: Elk Lane Fire west of Madras now 91% contained; Jefferson County Sheriff's Office lifts all evacuation zones (2024-08-12) Elk Lane Fire containment at 91%, all evacuations dropped (2024-08-12)
Aug 11, 2024 Other
All evacuation levels around Elk Lane Fire reduced below Level 3 as fire reaches 65% containment. Oregon State Fire Marshal teams demobilizing due to improved conditions.
Sources: Elk Lane Fire Update | August 11, 2024 (2024-08-11)
Aug 10, 2024 Other
All evacuation levels around Elk Lane Fire reduced below Level 3 as fire reaches 55% containment. Oregon State Fire Marshal teams begin demobilizing due to improved conditions.
Sources: Elk Lane Fire Update | August 10, 2024 (2024-08-10)
Aug 09, 2024 Evacuation level 1
Further reductions in evacuation levels south of Belmont Lane as fire reaches 40% containment. Continued progress allows more residents to return while maintaining safety protocols.
Sources: Elk Lane Fire Update | August 9, 2024 (2024-08-09)
Aug 08, 2024 Evacuation level 2
Evacuation levels reduced south of Belmont Lane as fire containment improves to 20%. Some residents allowed to return home while other evacuation zones remain in place.
Sources: Elk Lane Fire Update | August 8, 2024 (2024-08-08) 5,240-acre Elk Lane Fire west of Madras now 20% contained as crews hold the lines and fire behavior moderates (2024-08-08)
Aug 07, 2024 Other
Elk Lane Fire continues with structures threatened and multiple evacuation zones in place. Fire held within existing footprint but evacuation notices remain active across affected areas.
Sources: Elk Lane Fire Update | August 7, 2024 (2024-08-07)
Aug 06, 2024 Other
Elk Lane Fire grows to 5,640 acres with structures threatened and evacuation notices in place. Fire remains active on east side burning within Dry Canyon and Willow Creek areas.
Sources: Elk Lane Fire PM Update | August 6, 2024 (2024-08-06) Elk Lane Fire Update | August 6, 2024 (2024-08-06)
Aug 05, 2024 Evacuation level 3
Multiple evacuation levels (1, 2, and 3) in place for Elk Lane Fire areas. Structures remain threatened with evacuation notices active. Madras High School serving as evacuation center.
Sources: Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Update | August 5, 2024 (2024-08-05) 5,240-acre Elk Lane Fire west of Madras now 20% contained as crews hold the lines and fire behavior moderates (2024-08-08)
Aug 05, 2024 State of emergency
Governor Tina Kotek invokes Emergency Conflagration Act for Elk Lane Fire due to threats exceeding local firefighting capacity. State fire marshal mobilizes resources to protect lives and homes.
Sources: 5,240-acre Elk Lane Fire west of Madras now 20% contained as crews hold the lines and fire behavior moderates (2024-08-08)
Aug 04, 2024 Other
Elk Lane Fire ignites from lightning strike approximately 7 miles northwest of Madras. Initial evacuation orders issued as fire rapidly spreads in challenging conditions.
Sources: Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Update | August 5, 2024 (2024-08-05) Elk Lane Fire Update | August 6, 2024 (2024-08-06)

Elk Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 10, 2024 Other
All evacuation levels around Elk Lane Fire reduced below Level 3 as fire reaches 55% containment. Oregon State Fire Marshal teams begin demobilizing due to improved conditions.
Sources: Elk Lane Fire Update | August 10, 2024 (2024-08-10)
Aug 09, 2024 Evacuation level 1
Further reductions in evacuation levels south of Belmont Lane as fire reaches 40% containment. Continued progress allows more residents to return while maintaining safety protocols.
Sources: Elk Lane Fire Update | August 9, 2024 (2024-08-09)
Aug 09, 2024 Other
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office lifts all remaining evacuation zones for Elk Lane Fire. All evacuation levels now below Level 3, allowing residents to return home safely.
Sources: Elk Lane Fire west of Madras now 91% contained; Jefferson County Sheriff's Office lifts all evacuation zones (2024-08-12)
Aug 08, 2024 Evacuation level 2
Evacuation levels reduced south of Belmont Lane as fire containment improves to 20%. Some residents allowed to return home while other evacuation zones remain in place.
Sources: Elk Lane Fire Update | August 8, 2024 (2024-08-08) 5,240-acre Elk Lane Fire west of Madras now 20% contained as crews hold the lines and fire behavior moderates (2024-08-08)
Aug 05, 2024 Evacuation level 3
Multiple evacuation levels (1, 2, and 3) in place for Elk Lane Fire areas. Structures remain threatened with evacuation notices active. Madras High School serving as evacuation center.
Sources: Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Update | August 5, 2024 (2024-08-05) 5,240-acre Elk Lane Fire west of Madras now 20% contained as crews hold the lines and fire behavior moderates (2024-08-08)
Aug 05, 2024 State of emergency
Governor Tina Kotek invokes Emergency Conflagration Act for Elk Lane Fire due to threats exceeding local firefighting capacity. State fire marshal mobilizes resources to protect lives and homes.
Sources: Emergency Conflagration Act invoked for Elk Lane Fire, pre-positioned resources respond immediately (2024-08-05) Governor Kotek Invokes Conflagration Act for Elk Lane Fire (2024-08-05)

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