Are there any fires in Oregon right now?

Are there any fires in Oregon right now?

Currently, no active large fires in Oregon and Washington.

Why is it smoky in Clackamas County?

”The primary causes of our low level smoke in the metro area, yesterday and today, are likely the Bull Complex and the Middle Fork Complex,” said McGinness. The Bull Complex Fire is burning in the southern part of the Mt. Hood National Forest between Clackamas and Marion counties.

Is there a fire near Canby Oregon?

The 7/14 brush fire on 99E between Canby and Oregon City has been put out. Evacuation orders have been lifted.

Are there fires in Estacada Oregon?

As of September 23, 2020, the City of Estacada (within city limits) has returned to “normal” status. As of Sept 29, 2020, all evacuation orders have been lifted for Clackamas County. Please be cautious of areas that have received fire damage as there may be higher risk for landslides or falling trees.

How did Riverside fire in Oregon start?

Cause of the fire: Originally, lightning on Aug. 16, but according to a Sept. Riverside Fire: The blaze closest to Portland, it threatened Estacada and Molalla in Clackamas County. Cause of the fire: Incident reports say it was human caused but provide no further details.

Can you burn today Clackamas County?

The burning seasons are March 1st to June 15th (may be shortened due to high fire danger) and between October 1st to December 15th. You can also visit our Outdoor/Open Burning webpage HERE for more specifics.

Is there a fire near Tillamook Oregon?

The Oregon Department of Forestry says the Cedar Butte Fire, which is burning about 18 miles east of Tillamook and north of Highway 6, is located on forest ground in a unit that completed timber harvest last month. Favorable conditions overnight helped crews make progress reinforcing fire lines.

What started the Riverside fire in Oregon?

Officials listed the Riverside Fire as “human-caused” on the Incident Information System. “There are only two causes of natural fire: lightning and volcanic activity,” explained Krake. “Because neither was occurring, it was concluded it was human-caused.”

Where is the Riverside fire?

Basic Information

Current as of 12/3/2020, 3:45:48 PM
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Human
Date of Origin Tuesday September 08th, 2020 approx. 12:00 AM
Location 1/2 Mile SE of Estacada, Oregon

What fires are still burning in Oregon?

Northwest wildfires: 3 blazes burning in Oregon. Three large, uncontained fires are still burning in the Northwest and all of them are in southern Oregon which faces heavy winds through the end of the week creating elevated burning conditions.

Where are the major fires in Oregon?

Logging accident sparks forest fire in Oregon Coast Range . On this day in 1933, a devastating forest fire is sparked in the Coast Range Mountains, located in northern Oregon, 50 miles west of Portland.

Are Oregon wildfires still burning?

Wildfires burning in Oregon and Washington Monday are not as serious as fires in other parts of the West. Still, the Ana Fire in Oregon and the Dry Creek Fire in Washington are slowing traffic and prompting some pre-evacuation notices.

Where are wildfires burning in Oregon?

Two fires are burning on the coast between Arch Cape and Manzanita , seven fires are burning in the area of Santiam State Forest east of Salem, another fire is burning north of Shady Cove in southwest Oregon and three fires are burning around Coos Bay.

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