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


Wildfire Status:

The Falls Fire, which ignited on July 10, 2024, is currently being managed by a coalition of agencies including the Forest Service, Oregon Department of Forestry, Bureau of Land Management, and the Oregon State Fire Marshal. The fire is located approximately 25 miles northwest of Burns, Oregon, within the Emigrant Creek Ranger District of the Malheur National Forest. A full suppression strategy is underway, characterized by a combination of direct, indirect, and point protection methods to manage the fire while ensuring the safety of both responders and the public. The fire is confirmed to be human-caused and is still under investigation.

Initial attack efforts faced significant challenges due to difficult terrain and limited access to the eastern side of the fire, prompting a shift to full suppression tactics. Currently, all evacuations in Harney and Grant Counties have been lifted as of August 20, 2024, indicating a return to normalcy for residents in those areas. However, the Malheur National Forest has implemented a closure order surrounding the fire area to safeguard public health and safety. This includes the closure of several campgrounds such as Emigrant Creek, Falls, Yellowjacket, and Delintment Lake Campgrounds.

Weather conditions play a critical role in wildfire management, and fire agencies are closely monitoring forecasts to inform their operations. As the situation evolves, fire managers remain vigilant, balancing the need for aggressive firefighting tactics with the imperative of protecting natural resources and public safety. For those interested in the latest updates and potential impacts on outdoor activities, resources such as air quality maps and road conditions are available through local agency websites.

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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
2024-11-27 100% 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
2024-11-27 151689 acres 237.0 sq mi 606.8 sq km