Fires burning in Eagle Cap Wilderness

BAKER CITY – Five lightning caused fires are burning in the Eagle Cap Wilderness. These fires are in remote areas and pose minimal threats to private property and other values, according to the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.

Firefighters are closely monitoring fire activity and using strategies to protect values adjacent to the fire. All fires are being managed for multiple resource benefits including reducing fuel loading and enhancement of forest health. There are no closures, however the public is advised to use caution in these areas and can expect to see smoke and fire activity. Signs are posted at affected trailheads and the public is encouraged to check back frequently for updates.

The 15-acre Sturgill fire and the adjacent 324 fire are in in the North Minam Drainage burning in mixed conifer. The 20-acre Nebo fire is in the upper Lick Creek drainage burning is sub-alpine fire and grass. The 1/10-acre Goat 1 and adjacent Goat 2 fires are in the Upper Goat Creek drainage and have shown very little fire activity in the last two days.

Please call 911 if you spot a wildfire. Keep in mind that fire danger is “high” across the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Public Use Restrictions (Phase B) and Industrial Fire Precautions (Level II) are in effect.

For more information, visit the websites of the Blue Mountain Interagency Dispatch Center and the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.

Photo of Nebo Fire via Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

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