Falls and Telephone Fires update August 20, 2024
By Mindy Gould on Tuesday, August 20th, 2024 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
HARNEY AND GRANT COUNTY-As containment lines continue to hold, fire crews continue the important work of cleanup and repair. Crews are actively chipping branches and debris and transporting miles and miles of hose, pumps, and other equipment back to camp so it can be used on other fires. There were no major changes to the fire yesterday, but the public is reminded that interior unburned pockets will continue to burn and occasionally produce smoke. No fire growth is expected.
Quick Facts:
• Falls Fire: 95% contained, 151,680 acres, started July 10, 2024 (Human-caused)
• Telephone Fire: 95% contained, 54,034 acres, started July 22, 2024 (Lightning/Natural)
Fire Information Line: 541-208-4370, staffed 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Email: 2024.Falls@firenet.gov
For ongoing updates, visit InciWeb:
Falls Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident…/ormaf-falls-fire
Telephone Fire InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/inciden…/ormaf-telephone-fire
