Buck Creek Fire 2024
Buck Creek Fire has burned 5,758 acres, burning 49 miles south of La Pine.
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The Buck Creek Fire started in heavy timber within the Yamsay Mountain Semi-Primitive Area on the Fremont-Winema National Forest, about 13 miles southwest of Silver Lake, Ore. The fire spread north and east into managed timber stands with brush and grass understory and is now about 11 miles from the community of Silver Lake. The fire has burned 5,758 acres and 98% contained.
Smoke from burning fuels well inside the secure containment lines will be visible from surrounding areas, but fire managers remain confident fire will not reach secured containment lines at this time. An aerial reconnaissance flew several laps over the fire yesterday afternoon and no smoke or burning debris was seen outside of the containment lines.
On Friday at 6:00 a.m., command of the incident will transition to the local unit from the Fremont-Winema National Forest. A dedicated group of fire managers will continue to monitor and patrol the fire area once the incident management team demobilizes. For Fire information on the Buck Creek Fire, contact the Silver Lake Ranger District at: (541) 576-2107.
In coordination with fire managers, the Lake County Sheriff has established evacuations for the Buck Creek Fire. Go to https://www.fs.usda.gov/fremont-winema for details about evacuation levels.
The Bowman Well Fire is in patrol status and will be managed by local units. Approximately 2,853 acres were burned and the fire is 97% contained. All evacuations for the Bowman Well Fire have been lifted. Go to www.lakecountyor.org for details about evacuation levels.