UPDATE 1: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2023 2200 PDT

Photo Credit: OSFM

Two wildfires, Hat Rock Fire and Mount Hebron Fire saw multiple Task Forces deployed to both fires earlier this morning through the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office (similar to our WA State Mobe resources).

Both wildfires started in Umatilla County on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, and were ignited in perfectly ripe weather conditions under a RED FLAG WARNING due to high winds. The fire behavior went from active to extreme as the winds picked up the flames and spread fire rapidly.

Three Task Forces arrived on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, and took command of the incidents at 0700 hours PDT along with three additional Task Forces also arriving at the same time. The OSFM is working with the ODOF. Task Forces represent the counties of Clackamas, Lane, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, and Yamhill.

Hat Rock Fire: 15,000 acres. Was burning along the WA / OR state borders on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, but has since crossed over into Washington State, which remains to have active fire behavior. It has been said that it is being managed under the Benton County Complex but other sources are showing otherwise.

Mount Hebron Fire: 600 acres. Burning near Pendleton, OR. 600 acres and 99% contained.

Today: The Task Forces bring with them about 72 total firefighters, 24 engines, six water tenders, and an Incident Management Team (IMT) with approximately 35 total personnel. These men and women represent six counties.

Photo Credit: Umatilla County Fire District #1

Yesterday: There were six Task Forces deployed and the OSFM Green IMT personnel were sent to the separate wildfire incidents.

The Oregon State Governor declared a Conflagration, which is defined as a large, extraordinary fire that may be caused by nature or by a human act, such as arson. It can damage not just one structure but multiple.

Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (Photo Credit)

Estacada Fire District – Brush Truck 331 (Photo Credit)

Oregon Dept. of Forestry (ODF)

Umatilla County Fire District #1 (Photo Credit)

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