Published August 14, 2022, 0950 hours PT

The CEDAR CREEK FIRE is burning about 15 miles east of Oakridge, Oregon, which started on August 1, 2022, sparked by lightning.

As of this morning, the fire had burned 4,256 acres of timber and closed timber, an increase of 188 acres since yesterday. There is a 0% containment status.

Credit: Cedar Creek Fire IMT

Fire behavior is active with backing, single tree torching, and short-range spotting.

There is 722 fire personnel with 17 crews, 14 engines, and five helicopters.

CTD: $8.2 Million.

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