Falls Fire (ORMAF)

First Reported: 2024-07-12 21:36:56 UTC on July 12, 2024
Inciweb page: ORMAF Falls Fire
Size: 151689 Acres
Type: Wildfire
Status: Field Active
Percent Contained: 100%
Falls Fire (2024-07-12)
151,689 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Burns, Oregon, United States
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Telephone Fire (2024-07-23)
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Porcupine Fire (2024-08-07)
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Shoe Fly Fire (2024-09-03)
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Wildfire Status:

The Falls Fire, which ignited on July 10, 2024, is currently located approximately 25 miles northwest of Burns, Oregon, within the Emigrant Creek Ranger District of the Malheur National Forest. As of the latest reports, the fire has reached full containment at 151,680 acres. The cause of the fire has been determined to be human-related, and investigations are ongoing to ascertain the specifics. Fire management teams from the Forest Service, Oregon Department of Forestry, Bureau of Land Management, and Oregon State Fire Marshal have collaborated effectively to implement a full-suppression strategy, which includes direct, indirect, and point protection tactics.

Firefighting efforts faced early challenges due to the difficult terrain and access limitations, particularly on the eastern side of the fire. Despite these obstacles, incident management teams have successfully executed their containment strategies while prioritizing the safety of both responders and the public. As of August 20, 2024, all evacuation orders in Harney and Grant Counties have been lifted, indicating a significant improvement in the situation. However, the Malheur National Forest remains under a closure order to ensure the safety of visitors and to facilitate ongoing fire suppression operations.

Weather conditions are currently favorable for firefighting efforts, with reduced fire activity observed in recent days. Firefighters continue with mop-up operations, patrols, and hotspot monitoring to ensure that any potential flare-ups are quickly addressed. Campgrounds in the vicinity, including Emigrant Creek, Falls, Yellowjacket, and Delintment Lake, have been closed to protect public health and safety. Residents and visitors are encouraged to stay informed about ongoing fire conditions, road status, and air quality through local resources and official updates.

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Containment History:

Date Percent Contained
2024-07-15 0% contained
2024-07-17 0% contained
2024-07-18 5% contained
2024-07-20 10% contained
2024-07-21 15% contained
2024-07-23 40% contained
2024-07-25 50% contained
2024-07-26 55% contained
2024-07-28 57% contained
2024-07-31 69% contained
2024-08-04 73% contained
2024-08-07 75% contained
2024-08-08 76% contained
2024-08-10 77% contained
2024-08-11 81% contained
2024-08-13 87% contained
2024-08-15 89% contained
2024-08-21 95% contained
2024-10-30 100% contained

Fire Growth History:

Date Fire Size (Acres) Fire Size (Square Miles) Fire Size (Square Kilometers)
2024-07-15 64225 acres 100.4 sq mi 256.9 sq km
2024-07-16 64225 acres 100.4 sq mi 256.9 sq km
2024-07-17 91269 acres 142.6 sq mi 365.1 sq km
2024-07-18 110674 acres 172.9 sq mi 442.7 sq km
2024-07-19 114236 acres 178.5 sq mi 456.9 sq km
2024-07-20 117200 acres 183.1 sq mi 468.8 sq km
2024-07-21 120919 acres 188.9 sq mi 483.7 sq km
2024-07-22 132751 acres 207.4 sq mi 531.0 sq km
2024-07-23 139507 acres 218.0 sq mi 558.0 sq km
2024-07-26 140422 acres 219.4 sq mi 561.7 sq km
2024-07-27 141989 acres 221.9 sq mi 568.0 sq km
2024-07-31 142307 acres 222.4 sq mi 569.2 sq km
2024-08-01 143236 acres 223.8 sq mi 572.9 sq km
2024-08-02 143634 acres 224.4 sq mi 574.5 sq km
2024-08-03 144120 acres 225.2 sq mi 576.5 sq km
2024-08-04 146000 acres 228.1 sq mi 584.0 sq km
2024-08-05 146250 acres 228.5 sq mi 585.0 sq km
2024-08-06 147161 acres 229.9 sq mi 588.6 sq km
2024-08-07 147320 acres 230.2 sq mi 589.3 sq km
2024-08-08 147403 acres 230.3 sq mi 589.6 sq km
2024-08-09 147789 acres 230.9 sq mi 591.2 sq km
2024-08-10 148519 acres 232.1 sq mi 594.1 sq km
2024-08-11 150320 acres 234.9 sq mi 601.3 sq km
2024-08-12 150941 acres 235.8 sq mi 603.8 sq km
2024-08-13 151399 acres 236.6 sq mi 605.6 sq km
2024-08-14 151666 acres 237.0 sq mi 606.7 sq km
2024-08-22 151680 acres 237.0 sq mi 606.7 sq km
2024-10-30 151689 acres 237.0 sq mi 606.8 sq km