Falls Fire (ORMAF)
151,689 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Burns, Oregon, United States
Falls Fire
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) |
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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 |