By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Thursday, September 8th, 2022 in More Top Stories
MALHEUR COUNTY – (Information from Bureau of Land Management) The Amelia Road fire is located 12 Miles North of Brogan, Oregon. The fire was reported at 2:50pm this afternoon and the current estimated acreage is 1500 acres. The fire is spreading quickly and is wind driven. A Bureau of Land Management (BLM) engine and Rangeland Fire Protection Association (RFPA) members are currently on scene, and several aerial resources have been working on the incident. More aerial and ground resources are in route.
Fire resources are still working hard to contain the wildfires that were started by thunderstorms last night. There has been no forward progression on any of the previously reported incidents. Please see the updated spreadsheet attached for detailed information.
Fire restrictions are in effect for all Vale District BLM-protected lands, which includes Bureau of Reclamation lands around the Owyhee Dam. More information on fire restrictions can be found at www.blm.gov/orwafire or by calling 541-473-3144.