Patton Meadow Fire, burning approx. 12.7 miles west of Lakeview, OR

By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Friday, August 13th, 2021 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News Eastern/Southeast Oregon Top Stories

Latest updates on the #PattonMeadowFire & the #WillowValleyFire. (Information from the South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership (SCOFMP))

Patton Meadow Fire is estimated to be 7,000 acres with no containment.

Willow Valley Fire is estimated to be 800 acres, with approximately 37 acres in California on the Modoc National Forest, with no containment.

Both fires were started by lightning yesterday afternoon. Firefighters are expecting rapid growth on both fires today due to forecasted weather, current fuel conditions and a lack of resources.

There are evacuation levels in place for the Patton Meadow Fire.ODF Team 3 is expected to arrive today.

Oregon State Fire Marshal Blue Team will be in Lakeview today. A conflagration order is in effect.

There is a Red Flag Warning in effect today from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. for abundant lightning on dry fuels.

With ongoing extreme fire danger and fuel conditions, even a small spark can quickly grow to become a large wildfire. Everyone is asked to be careful with anything that could spark a wildfire and to report suspected wildfires immediately by calling 911.