Stone Fire near Long Creek is 122 acres and 15% contained
By Logan Bagett on Thursday, September 4th, 2025 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
LONG CREEK – UPDATE ((/4 @ 11:356 a.m.) – The Stone Fire has been updated to 122 acres, and the High Desert Type 3 IMT is in command. Find their latest release below:
(Press Release from High Desert Type 3 IMT)
HIGH DESERT TYPE 3 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM
Incident Commander: Tim Boethin
FIRE INFORMATION:
541-233-6767
Stone.pio.odf@gmail.com
Size: 122 acres
Containment: 15%
Cause: Lightning
Personnel: 183
Location: 10 miles northwest of Long Creek, Oregon
Current Situation: The Stone Fire was reported on August 31at approximately 4:45 PM near the community of Long Creek, Oregon. The Fire is estimated at 122 acres. Crews made good progress in further securing the line on the fire, resulting in 15% containment. Fire activity remained minimal last night with a few smoldering trees reported. Today firefighters will continue to widen and strengthen containment lines on the east side of the fire. Crews will also start mop up operations around the fire and will continue laying out hose where needed. Warm temperatures, poor relative humidity and windy conditions are expected to continue. A total of 183 personnel are assigned to the incident, including: 7 engines, 6 hand crews, 6 water tenders, 2 skidgines, 3 dozers and 2 helicopters.
Evacuations: Emergency Management is overseeing evacuation notices for Grant County. For current evacuation information, visit it the Grant County Emergency Management Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/p/Grant-County-Emergency-Management-100068819321423/ or call the Grant County Emergency Management Information line at 541-575-2885. Access the Oregon Department of Emergency Management active GIS map at https://oregon-oem geo.hub.arcgis.com/.
Closures: There are currently no closures in effect. Smoke: Smoke may be visible to nearby communities. Smoke and air quality impacts within the state can be monitored by visiting: http://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com.
