Mineral (ORUPF)

First Reported: 2024-07-25 17:27:38 UTC on July 25, 2024
Inciweb page: ORUPF Mineral
Size: 1201 Acres
Type: Wildfire
Status: Field Active
Percent Contained: 0%
Mineral (2024-07-25)
1,201 acre wildfire (0% contained)
Culp Creek, Oregon, United States
Nearby Fires:
Lane 1 Fire (2024-07-20)
25,952 acre wildfire (99% contained)
Culp Creek, Oregon, United States
Willamette Complex Fires - South (2024-07-23)
31,296 acre wildfire
Oakridge, Oregon, United States
Red Fire (2024-07-20)
3,060 acre wildfire (30% contained)
Oakridge, Oregon, United States
Middle Fork Fire (2024-07-26)
5,286 acre wildfire (70% contained)
Shady Cove, Oregon, United States
North Willamette Complex (2024-08-08)
5,492 acre wildfire
Sweet Home, Oregon, United States
Bachelor Complex Fires (2024-09-10)
15,525 acre wildfire (63% contained)
Sunriver, Oregon, United States

Wildfire Status:

The Mineral Fire is an active wildfire located approximately 7 miles southeast of Dorena, Oregon. It started on July 18th and has merged with other fires such as Adam Mountain, Puddin, Quartz, Jack Saddle, White Creek, and Mineral Fires on July 28, 2024. The fire is currently 1,201 acres in size with 0% containment. The incident commander is Michael Cheek from the North Carolina Forest Service.

The current weather conditions have seen a deeper marine layer push resulting in morning stratus and excellent overnight humidity recoveries. Seasonable temperatures and light northwesterly winds around 5-10 mph are reported on the incident. Tonight, humidity recovery over 90% is expected with light winds and terrain-driven flows.

Planned actions include scouting out existing roads and establishing containment lines, protecting natural/cultural values, and ensuring public safety. The fire is currently exhibiting moderate to active behavior, including backing and flanking fire driven by terrain and fuels. The outlook for the next 72 hours anticipates minimal growth due to a brief weather pattern change, but a return to warmer and drier conditions may increase fire activity.

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Containment History:

Date Percent Contained
2024-07-25 0% contained
2024-07-31 0% contained

Fire Growth History:

Date Fire Size (Acres) Fire Size (Square Miles) Fire Size (Square Kilometers)
2024-07-25 482 acres 0.8 sq mi 1.9 sq km
2024-07-26 665 acres 1.0 sq mi 2.7 sq km
2024-07-27 1045 acres 1.6 sq mi 4.2 sq km
2024-07-31 1201 acres 1.9 sq mi 4.8 sq km