Quartz (ORUPF)

First Reported: 2024-07-25 17:32:11 UTC on July 25, 2024
Inciweb page: ORUPF Quartz
Size: 974 Acres
Type: Wildfire
Status: Field Active
Percent Contained: 0%
Quartz (2024-07-25)
974 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 (100% 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 (100% contained)
Sunriver, Oregon, United States

Wildfire Status:

The Quartz Fire in Oregon started on July 17, 2024, and has since merged with the Clark 900 and Jack Saddle Fires. The fire currently covers 974 acres and has 0% containment. The fire is burning in timber, closed timber litter, light logging slash, and other fuels, with critically dry conditions contributing to its intensity. The fire behavior includes backing, flanking, torching, and active burning.

The incident is being managed by the North Carolina Incident Management Team, led by Incident Commander Michael Cheek. The current response involves scouting and assessing roads and natural breaks to establish containment lines, protecting private timber company resources, and ensuring public safety. The estimated containment date for the fire is October 1, 2024.

Weather conditions are being closely monitored, with concerns about low humidity and dry fuels contributing to the fire's behavior. A change in weather pattern is expected to bring some relief, with increased humidity and a chance of light showers. The fire agency is prepared for continued active fire behavior in the coming days, with light to moderate growth expected.

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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)
2024-07-25 683 acres 1.1 sq mi 2.7 sq km
2024-07-26 936 acres 1.5 sq mi 3.7 sq km
2024-07-27 935 acres 1.5 sq mi 3.7 sq km
2024-07-31 974 acres 1.5 sq mi 3.9 sq km