Cram Fire (2025-07-16)

95,736 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Redmond, Oregon, United States
InciWeb page: ORPRD Cram Fire Status: Inactive Size: 95,736 acre Contained: 100%

Cram Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Cram Fire Fire Growth History
Cram Fire Containment History

Cram Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 27, 2025 Other
Cram Fire declared 100% contained at 95,736 acres. All evacuation orders have been lifted and firefighters continue mop-up operations. Fire becomes largest wildfire in US for 2025.
Sources: Cram Fire near Madras fully contained after burning 96,000 acres (2025-07-28) Cram Fire near Madras at 100% containment (2025-07-27)
Jul 25, 2025 Evacuation level 1
All Level 3 (Go Now) and Level 2 (Get Set) evacuation orders lifted for Cram Fire. Only small area near southeast perimeter remains at Level 1 (Be Ready). Fire 87% contained at 95,736 acres.
Sources: Cram Fire sees significant evacuation order reductions, fire 87% contained (2025-07-25) Only Level 1 evacuation zone remains on the nearly 2-week-old , 96,000-acre Cram Fire - KTVZ (2025-07-25)
Jul 24, 2025 Other
Final daily update issued for Cram Fire unless activity changes. Fire remains 77% contained at 95,736 acres with minimal heat detected in southeast interior. Most resources being released.
Sources: Cram Fire Daily Update - Thursday, July 24, 2025 (2025-07-24) Orprd Cram Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-07-24)
Jul 23, 2025 Other
Fire containment increases to 77% at 95,736 acres with no recent growth. Additional evacuation zones downgraded as minimal fire activity observed with only one visible smoke far interior.
Sources: Cram Fire Morning Update – Wednesday July 23, 2025 (2025-07-23) Cram Fire update: More evacuation zones lowered, lifted as containment inches upward to 77% - KTVZ (2025-07-22)
Jul 22, 2025 Other
All evacuation orders completely lifted in Wasco County. Northwest Complex Incident Management Team 3 assumes command as containment holds at 73%. Remaining zones continue to be downgraded.
Sources: Cram Fire Morning Update – Tuesday, July 22, 2025 (2025-07-22) Cram Fire: Several evacuation notices lifted, structure protection crews head home (2025-07-21)
Jul 21, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Several evacuation zones downgraded from Level 3 to Level 2, and some Level 2 zones reduced to Level 1 as fire reaches 73% containment at 95,736 acres. Structure threat significantly reduced.
Sources: Cram Fire Morning Update – Monday, July 21, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. (2025-07-21) Cram Fire: Several evacuation notices lifted, structure protection crews head home (2025-07-21)
Jul 20, 2025 Other
Fire containment increases to 49% at 95,748 acres. Fire behavior has moderated with minimal smoke observed. Structure protection crews begin demobilizing as threat to homes decreases.
Sources: Cram Fire Morning Update – Sunday, July 20, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. (2025-07-20) Oregon wildfire burns almost 100K acres, approaching rare megafire status (2025-07-20)
Jul 19, 2025 Other
Four homes and two outbuildings confirmed destroyed. Fire activity moderates on north side while crews focus on structure protection and mop-up operations.
Sources: Cram Fire Morning Update – Saturday, July 19, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. (2025-07-19) Cram Fire nears megafire status in Central Oregon (2025-07-19)
Jul 18, 2025 Other
Fire grows to 94,293 acres as crews focus on structure protection. Red flag conditions challenge direct suppression efforts. Community meeting scheduled for residents.
Sources: Cram Fire Morning Update – Thursday, July 18, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. (2025-07-18) Cram Fire grows to more than 90,000 acres in Central Oregon - OPB (2025-07-17)
Jul 17, 2025 Other
Fire reaches 77,163 acres and becomes largest active wildfire in US. Northwest Complex Incident Management Team 10 joins unified command with Oregon State Fire Marshal.
Sources: Cram Fire Morning Update – Thursday, July 17, 2025 – 11:00 a.m. (2025-07-17) Cram Fire grows to more than 90,000 acres in Central Oregon - OPB (2025-07-17)
Jul 16, 2025 Other
Fire reaches 64,295 acres with continued challenging conditions. Wolf Creek Hotshots arrive to support suppression as fire remains active throughout night with strong winds.
Sources: Cram Fire Update – July 16, 2025 (2025-07-16)
Jul 15, 2025 State of emergency
State of Emergency declared by Governor Kotek through Emergency Conflagration Act due to rapid fire growth and threat to communities. State mobilizes task forces from multiple counties.
Sources: Cram Fire Update – July 15, 2025 (2025-07-15) Gov. Kotek invokes Conflagration Act for fast-growing wildfire moving through steep, challenging terrain - OPB (2025-07-15)
Jul 15, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 (Go Now) evacuations expanded to include Ashwood, NE 16 and NE 13 zones as fire explodes to 28,635 acres in high winds and reaches community.
Sources: Cram Fire Update – July 15, 2025 (2025-07-15) Gov. Kotek invokes Conflagration Act for fast-growing wildfire moving through steep, challenging terrain - OPB (2025-07-15)
Jul 15, 2025 Road closure
Highway 97 closed between mileposts 70-75 north of Madras due to fire activity and reduced visibility from smoke. Reopened by afternoon as conditions improved.
Sources: FIRE ALERT: Fast-moving Cram Fire explodes to 28,000 acres; state sends 4 task forces amid Level 3 GO NOW evacuations (2025-07-15) Gov. Kotek invokes Conflagration Act for fast-growing wildfire moving through steep, challenging terrain - OPB (2025-07-15)
Jul 14, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation orders issued for zones NE 13, 15, 16 and east part of NE 14 as fire grows to approximately 4,500 acres with 0% containment.
Sources: Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Update – July 14, 2025, 8:00 a.m. (2025-07-14) Cram Fire: Oregon Blaze Sparks Urgent Evacuations, Engulfs Almost 30,000 Acres - Newsweek (2025-07-15)
Jul 14, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation orders issued for Ashwood, NE 16 and NE 13 as fire rapidly grows from 4,500 to over 28,000 acres and reaches community structures.
Sources: Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Update – July 14, 2025, 7:00 p.m. (2025-07-14) FIRE ALERT: Fast-moving Cram Fire explodes to 28,000 acres; state sends 4 task forces amid Level 3 GO NOW evacuations (2025-07-15)
Jul 13, 2025 Other
Cram Fire ignites near mile post 76 on Highway 97 at Willowdale on private land. Fire initially burning on approximately 1,280 acres (2 square miles) with initial response mobilized.
Sources: Cram Fire in central Oregon approaches the 100,000-acre mark (2025-07-21) Oregon Cram Megafire, Largest Wildfire of 2025 (2025-07-24)

Cram Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 25, 2025 Evacuation level 1
All Level 3 (Go Now) and Level 2 (Get Set) evacuation orders lifted for Cram Fire. Only small area near southeast perimeter remains at Level 1 (Be Ready). Fire 87% contained at 95,736 acres.
Sources: Cram Fire sees significant evacuation order reductions, fire 87% contained (2025-07-25) Only Level 1 evacuation zone remains on the nearly 2-week-old , 96,000-acre Cram Fire - KTVZ (2025-07-25)
Jul 24, 2025 Other
Final daily update issued for Cram Fire unless activity changes. Fire remains 77% contained at 95,736 acres with minimal heat detected in southeast interior. Most resources being released.
Sources: Cram Fire Daily Update - Thursday, July 24, 2025 (2025-07-24) NWCC :: Home (2025-07-26)
Jul 23, 2025 Other
Fire containment increases to 77% at 95,736 acres with no recent growth. Additional evacuation zones downgraded as minimal fire activity observed with only one visible smoke far interior.
Sources: Cram Fire Morning Update – Wednesday July 23, 2025 (2025-07-23) Cram Fire update: More evacuation zones lowered, lifted as containment inches upward to 77% - KTVZ (2025-07-22)
Jul 22, 2025 Other
All evacuation orders completely lifted in Wasco County. Northwest Complex Incident Management Team 3 assumes command as containment holds at 73%. Remaining zones continue to be downgraded.
Sources: Cram Fire Morning Update – Tuesday, July 22, 2025 (2025-07-22) Cram Fire: Several evacuation notices lifted, structure protection crews head home (2025-07-21)
Jul 21, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Several evacuation zones downgraded from Level 3 to Level 2, and some Level 2 zones reduced to Level 1 as fire reaches 73% containment at 95,736 acres. Structure threat significantly reduced.
Sources: Cram Fire Morning Update – Monday, July 21, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. (2025-07-21) Cram Fire: Several evacuation notices lifted, structure protection crews head home (2025-07-21)
Jul 20, 2025 Other
Fire containment increases to 49% at 95,748 acres. Fire behavior has moderated with minimal smoke observed. Structure protection crews begin demobilizing as threat to homes decreases.
Sources: Cram Fire Morning Update – Sunday, July 20, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. (2025-07-20) Oregon wildfire burns almost 100K acres, approaching rare megafire status (2025-07-20)
Jul 19, 2025 Other
Six structures confirmed destroyed including four homes and two outbuildings. Fire activity moderates on north side while crews focus on structure protection and mop-up operations.
Sources: Cram Fire Morning Update – Saturday, July 19, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. (2025-07-19) Cram Fire nears megafire status in Central Oregon (2025-07-19)
Jul 18, 2025 Other
Fire grows to 94,293 acres as crews focus on structure protection. Red flag conditions challenge direct suppression efforts. Community meeting scheduled for residents.
Sources: Cram Fire Morning Update – Thursday, July 18, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. (2025-07-18) Cram Fire grows to more than 90,000 acres in Central Oregon - OPB (2025-07-17)
Jul 17, 2025 Other
Fire reaches 77,163 acres and becomes largest active wildfire in US. Northwest Complex Incident Management Team 10 joins unified command with Oregon State Fire Marshal.
Sources: Cram Fire Morning Update – Thursday, July 17, 2025 – 11:00 a.m. (2025-07-17) Cram Fire grows to more than 90,000 acres in Central Oregon - OPB (2025-07-17)
Jul 16, 2025 Other
Fire reaches 64,295 acres with continued challenging conditions. Wolf Creek Hotshots arrive to support suppression as fire remains active throughout night with strong winds.
Sources: Cram Fire Update – July 16, 2025 (2025-07-16)
Jul 15, 2025 State of emergency
State of Emergency declared by Governor Kotek through Emergency Conflagration Act due to rapid fire growth and threat to communities. State mobilizes task forces from multiple counties.
Sources: Cram Fire Update – July 15, 2025 (2025-07-15) Gov. Kotek invokes Conflagration Act for fast-growing wildfire moving through steep, challenging terrain - OPB (2025-07-15)
Jul 15, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 (Go Now) evacuations expanded to include Ashwood, NE 16 and NE 13 zones as fire explodes to 28,635 acres in high winds and reaches community.
Sources: Cram Fire Update – July 15, 2025 (2025-07-15) Gov. Kotek invokes Conflagration Act for fast-growing wildfire moving through steep, challenging terrain - OPB (2025-07-15)
Jul 15, 2025 Road closure
Highway 97 closed between mileposts 70-75 north of Madras due to fire activity and reduced visibility from smoke. Reopened by afternoon as conditions improved.
Sources: FIRE ALERT: Fast-moving Cram Fire explodes to 28,000 acres; state sends 4 task forces amid Level 3 GO NOW evacuations (2025-07-15) Gov. Kotek invokes Conflagration Act for fast-growing wildfire moving through steep, challenging terrain - OPB (2025-07-15)
Jul 14, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation orders issued for Ashwood, NE 16 and NE 13 as fire rapidly grows from 4,500 to over 28,000 acres and reaches community structures.
Sources: Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Update – July 14, 2025, 7:00 p.m. (2025-07-14) FIRE ALERT: Fast-moving Cram Fire explodes to 28,000 acres; state sends 4 task forces amid Level 3 GO NOW evacuations (2025-07-15)
Jul 14, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation orders issued for zones NE 13, 15, 16 and east part of NE 14 as fire grows to approximately 4,500 acres with 0% containment.
Sources: Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Update – July 14, 2025, 8:00 a.m. (2025-07-14) Cram Fire: Oregon Blaze Sparks Urgent Evacuations, Engulfs Almost 30,000 Acres - Newsweek (2025-07-15)
Jul 13, 2025 Other
Cram Fire ignites near mile post 76 on Highway 97 at Willowdale on private land. Fire initially burning on approximately 1,280 acres (2 square miles) with initial response mobilized.
Sources: Cram Fire in central Oregon approaches the 100,000-acre mark (2025-07-21) Oregon Cram Megafire, Largest Wildfire of 2025 (2025-07-24)

Cram Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 24, 2025 Other
Fire remains 77% contained at 95,736 acres with minimal activity. Evacuations continue in some zones but many have been lifted or downgraded as threat to structures decreases.
Sources: Cram Fire Daily Update - Thursday, July 24, 2025 (2025-07-24) Wildfire Map Spotlight: Cram Fire, Oregon (2025-07-24)
Jul 23, 2025 Other
Additional evacuation zones lowered and lifted across Jefferson County as containment increases to 77%. Fire activity minimal with no recent growth reported.
Sources: Cram Fire Morning Update – Wednesday July 23, 2025 (2025-07-23) Cram Fire's growth slows dramatically, still 73% contained; Jefferson County reduces evacuation levels (2025-07-22)
Jul 22, 2025 Evacuation level 1
All evacuation orders completely lifted in Wasco County. Remaining evacuation zones in Jefferson and Crook counties continue to be downgraded as containment holds at 73%.
Sources: Cram Fire Morning Update – Tuesday, July 22, 2025 (2025-07-22) Cram Fire's growth slows dramatically, still 73% contained; Jefferson County reduces evacuation levels (2025-07-22)
Jul 21, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Several evacuation zones downgraded from Level 3 to Level 2, and some Level 2 zones reduced to Level 1 as fire reaches 73% containment at 95,736 acres.
Sources: Cram Fire Morning Update – Monday, July 21, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. (2025-07-21) Cram Fire: Several evacuation notices completely lifted as perimeter holds (2025-07-21)
Jul 20, 2025 Other
Fire containment increases to 49% at 95,748 acres. Fire behavior has moderated with minimal smoke observed. Structure threat significantly reduced.
Sources: Cram Fire Morning Update – Sunday, July 20, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. (2025-07-20) Oregon wildfire burns almost 100K acres, approaching rare megafire status (2025-07-20)
Jul 19, 2025 Other
Six structures confirmed destroyed including four homes and two outbuildings. Fire activity moderates on north side while southern edge sees increased activity.
Sources: Cram Fire Morning Update – Saturday, July 19, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. (2025-07-19) Cram Fire nears megafire status in Central Oregon (2025-07-19)
Jul 18, 2025 Other
Fire grows to 94,293 acres as crews focus on structure protection. Red flag conditions challenge direct suppression efforts. Community meeting scheduled for residents.
Sources: Cram Fire Morning Update – Thursday, July 18, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. (2025-07-18) Cram Fire grows to more than 90,000 acres in Central Oregon - OPB (2025-07-17)
Jul 17, 2025 Other
Fire reaches 77,163 acres. Northwest Complex Incident Management Team 10 joins unified command with Oregon State Fire Marshal. Red Flag Warning in effect.
Sources: Cram Fire Morning Update – Thursday, July 17, 2025 – 11:00 a.m. (2025-07-17) Cram Fire grows to more than 90,000 acres in Central Oregon - OPB (2025-07-17)
Jul 15, 2025 Road closure
Highway 97 closed between mileposts 70-75 north of Madras due to fire activity and reduced visibility from smoke. Reopened by afternoon.
Sources: FIRE ALERT: Fast-moving Cram Fire explodes to 28,000 acres; state sends 4 task forces amid Level 3 GO NOW evacuations (2025-07-15) Gov. Kotek invokes Conflagration Act for fast-growing wildfire moving through steep, challenging terrain - OPB (2025-07-15)
Jul 15, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 (Go Now) evacuations expanded to include Ashwood, NE 16 and NE 13 zones as fire explodes to 28,635 acres in high winds.
Sources: Cram Fire Update – July 15, 2025 (2025-07-15) Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Update – July 14, 2025, 7:00 p.m. (2025-07-14)
Jul 15, 2025 State of emergency
State of Emergency declared by Governor Kotek through Emergency Conflagration Act. Oregon State Fire Marshal mobilizes task forces from multiple counties.
Sources: Cram Fire Update – July 15, 2025 (2025-07-15) Gov. Kotek invokes Conflagration Act for fast-growing wildfire moving through steep, challenging terrain - OPB (2025-07-15)
Jul 14, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation orders issued for zones NE 13, 15, 16 and east part of NE 14 as fire grows to approximately 4,500 acres with 0% containment.
Sources: Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Update – July 14, 2025, 8:00 a.m. (2025-07-14) Cram Fire: Oregon Blaze Sparks Urgent Evacuations, Engulfs Almost 30,000 Acres - Newsweek (2025-07-15)
Jul 14, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation orders issued for Ashwood, NE 16 and NE 13 as fire reaches community. Level 2 evacuations expanded as fire grows from 4,500 to over 28,000 acres.
Sources: Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Update – July 14, 2025, 7:00 p.m. (2025-07-14) FIRE ALERT: Fast-moving Cram Fire explodes to 28,000 acres; state sends 4 task forces amid Level 3 GO NOW evacuations (2025-07-15)
Jul 13, 2025 Other
Cram Fire ignites near mile post 76 on Highway 97 at Willowdale on private land. Fire burning on approximately 1,280 acres (2 square miles) with initial response mobilized.
Sources: Cram Fire in central Oregon approaches the 100,000-acre mark (2025-07-21) Oregon Cram Megafire, Largest Wildfire of 2025 (2025-07-24)

Cram Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 23, 2025 Other
Additional evacuation zones lowered and lifted across Jefferson County as containment increases to 77%. Fire activity minimal with no recent growth reported.
Sources: Cram Fire Morning Update – Wednesday July 23, 2025 (2025-07-23) Authorities revise Cram fire zones, allowing many residents to return home safely (2025-07-23)
Jul 22, 2025 Evacuation level 1
All evacuation orders completely lifted in Wasco County. Remaining evacuation zones in Jefferson and Crook counties continue to be downgraded as containment holds at 73%.
Sources: Cram Fire Morning Update – Tuesday, July 22, 2025 (2025-07-22) Cram Fire update: More evacuation zones lowered, lifted as containment inches upward to 77% (2025-07-23)
Jul 21, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Several evacuation zones downgraded from Level 3 to Level 2, and some Level 2 zones reduced to Level 1 as fire reaches 73% containment at 95,736 acres.
Sources: Cram Fire Morning Update – Monday, July 21, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. (2025-07-21) Cram Fire: Several evacuation notices completely lifted as perimeter holds (2025-07-21)
Jul 15, 2025 Road closure
Highway 97 closed between mileposts 70-75 north of Madras due to fire activity and reduced visibility from smoke. Reopened by afternoon.
Sources: FIRE ALERT: Highway 97 reopens, but Level 3 GO NOW evacuations widen on the nearly 29,000-acre Cram Fire (2025-07-15) U.S. 97 reopened near Cram Fire (2025-07-15)
Jul 15, 2025 State of emergency
State of Emergency declared by Governor Kotek through Emergency Conflagration Act. Oregon State Fire Marshal mobilizes task forces from multiple counties.
Sources: FIRE ALERT: Highway 97 reopens, but Level 3 GO NOW evacuations widen on the nearly 29,000-acre Cram Fire (2025-07-15) Cram Fire in central Oregon nears 100K acres (2025-07-21)
Jul 15, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 (Go Now) evacuations expanded to include Ashwood, NE 16 and NE 13 zones as fire explodes to 28,000 acres in high winds. Emergency Conflagration Act invoked.
Sources: Cram Fire Update – July 15, 2025 (2025-07-15) FIRE ALERT: Highway 97 reopens, but Level 3 GO NOW evacuations widen on the nearly 29,000-acre Cram Fire (2025-07-15)
Jul 13, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation orders issued for areas northeast of Madras due to newly ignited Cram Fire. Fire burning on private land at Highway 97 milepost 76 near Willowdale.
Sources: Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Update – July 14, 2025, 8:00 a.m. (2025-07-14) Orprd Cram Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-07-22)

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