Level 1 and 2 Evacuation Notice Issued for Boulder Creek Fire
By Garrett Christensen on Monday, August 19th, 2024 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
UNION & BAKER COUNTIES — (Release from the Northeast Oregon Joint Information Center) A Level 1 (Be Ready) and Level 2 (Be set) evacuation notice has been issued for the Boulder Creek Fire, which is burning approximately 1.5 miles northwest of Boulder Park in Union County. Residents in the affected areas are urged to stay alert to fire activity and potential trail closures. Please avoid the area near active fire or in drainages with active fire, and be aware that conditions can change rapidly, potentially impacting travel plans or necessitating emergent evacuations.
U.S. Forest Service crews are engaged with the fire and are also currently conducting structural assessments to protect any structures that may be threatened by the fire. Given the steep and rugged terrain, firefighting efforts are being supported by rappel crews and helicopters aiding suppression efforts with water drops.
The Boulder Creek Fire is currently burning in the Eagle Cap Wilderness and has grown to approximately 150 acres. The cause of the fire is currently undetermined.
Residents and recreationists in the following areas are under an evacuation notice:
A Level 2 (Be Set) Evacuation notice for the following areas:
- North of the Union-Baker County line, east of Peaks 8271, 8881, and Snowfield Peak, South of Arrow Lake Peak, and West of Eagle Creek. Includes Copper Creek and portion of Boulder Creek.
Level 2: Means “BE SET” to evacuate. You must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice as this level indicates there is significant danger to your area.
Level 1 (Be Ready) Pre-Evacuation Notice:
- Baker County: The area west of the USFS 7755 Rd south from county line to Two Color Guard Station. East of West Eagle Trailhead and USFS 77 Rd from County line south to USFS 7700-450 Road.
- Union County: The area east of West Eagle Creek north of county line to the ridgeline south and east of Echo and Traverse Lakes. This area extends east to Eagle Creek north of the level two area and includes Heart Lake, Arrow Lake, and Bench Canyon.
Level 1: Means “BE READY“ for potential evacuation. Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in their area.
For current area fire information, visit the Blue Mountain Fire Information site at: https://bluemountainfireinfo.blogspot.com/
