UPDATE: Buck Creek Fire, Umatilla National Forest
By Terry Murry on Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
UPDATE ON THURSDAY AFTERNOON:
Firefighters continue to actively suppress the Buck Creek Fire today, the fire located near Buck Mountain Trail #3075 and approximately 3.5 miles southeast of Bingham Springs, Oregon on the Walla Walla Ranger District had no changes for today.
Buck Creek Fire, is still estimated at seven acres within the North Fork Umatilla Wilderness. Fire personnel are at the location monitoring the fire. Fire managers are continually assessing resource needs based on fire spread and behavior. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by Forest Service Law Enforcement Officers.
Extreme heat and dry conditions are expected to persist throughout the weekend with the possibility of thunderstorms. Fire officials want to remind everyone that the current fire danger rating is at HIGH and public use restrictions phase A for Umatilla National Forest will be in effect Friday July 12, 2024.
UPDATE ON THURSDAY MORNING: From the Umatilla National Forest
Firefighters continue to actively suppress the Buck Creek Fire for a second day, the fire is located near Buck Mountain Trail #3075 and approximately 3.5 miles southeast of Bingham Springs, Oregon on the Walla Walla Ranger District.
The Buck Creek Fire, which is currently estimated at seven acres within the North Fork Umatilla Wilderness. Fire personnel, including multiple aircraft and rappelers are also at the location to suppress the fire. Fire managers are continually assessing resource needs based on fire spread and behavior. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by Forest Service Law Enforcement Officers.
Extreme heat and dry conditions are expected to persist throughout the weekend. Fire officials want to remind everyone that the current fire danger rating is at HIGH and public use restrictions phase A for Umatilla National Forest will be in effect Friday July 12, 2024.
More information will be provided at 4:00 p.m. at the end of day to keep our neighbors and communities informed.
(News release from the Umatilla National Forest)
Firefighters are actively suppressing Buck Creek Fire within the North Fork Umatilla Wilderness near Buck Mountain Trail #3075 and approximately 3.5 miles southeast of Bingham Springs, OR. The fire, reported July 10 at 7:21 am, is estimated at two to four acres. Fire personnel, including multiple aircraft, are currently engaging the fire. Fire managers are continually assessing resource needs based on fire spread and behavior. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
For more information regarding restrictions, please contact:
Umatilla National Forest:
Information Hotline: Toll-Free (877) 958-9663
Twitter: @UmatillaNF
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