Wiley Flat 2024
Wiley Flat is the largest wildfire this season in Oregon, burning 32 miles southeast of Prineville.
Latest update
The Wiley Flat Fire started September 2, about 10 miles southeast of Post, Oregon. This incident was caused by lightning and is burning grass and shrubs in lower elevations and timber in higher elevations. The fire is burning Ochoco National Forest, Bureau of Land Management and private lands.
On Monday, September 30th, Alaska IMT 3 transferred command of the incident back to the local unit.
Evacuations are in effect near the fire. An evacuation map is available online through the Crook County Emergency Management Office website.
Fire Restrictions and Closures: The Ochoco National Forest has implemented temporary closures for the Paulina and Lookout Mountain Ranger Districts. The Bureau of Land Management has issued a temporary closure for portions of public lands in Crook and Grant Counties.