INDIAN CREEK FIRE
UPDATE 1 | AUGUST 17, 2020
INCIDENT SUMMARY
The INDIAN CREEK FIRE is burning along Hwy 20 and Jonesboro and 9 miles east of Juntura on BLM (Bureau of Land Management), private and State lands in the Vale District in the State of Oregon. It’s point-of-origin aws at mile post 203.
It was discovered on Sunday at 1230 PT. The cause is unknown and under investigation.
CURRENT STATUS
Fire behavior is extreme with wind-driven runs and spotting. There has been 9,000 acres of sagebrush, juniper and grassland scorched. A 10% containment status has currently been achieved but crews will continue to seek out a full suppression and contained.
Vale District (BLM) responded to a 2nd fire just outside of Jordan Valley around 1330 today designated THE ANDERSON CROSSING FIRE was at an estimated 25 acres. 2 engines were on-scene with orders for additional personnel and air support resources.
Structures and habitat are currently threatened. Evacuations, area and road closures are in effect.
RESOURCES
Management of the fire will be assumed by Pacific NW Team 13, a Type 2 IMT on Tuesday morning
There is 111 total personnel including 1 crew, 12 engines and 3 helicopters.
Incident Cooperators include: USFS, ODF, BLM.
CLOSURES
Road closures are in effect.
DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS
Total cost-to-date has reached $200,000.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Vale BLM is reaching out to the Public for any information related to this wildfire by calling 541-473-6374 (BLM Fire) or the WeTip hotline at 800-472-7766. Free call and can stay anonymous.
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