SIT REP 1: JULY 27, 2023 2035 PT

INCIDENT SUMMARY

A wildfire named the JONES BUTTE FIRE broke out from an undetermined cause on Thursday afternoon July 27, 2023, is located about two miles northwest of Elgin, Oregon.

(L) Photo Credit: ODF

RESOURCES

There are approximately 60-80 total personnel assigned to this fire with more either en route or on order.

Resources E7465, 7103, H-703NP, D7008, 7102, C5-1, E7161, E7162, E7364, E7163, E7361, and E7164 were dispatched through the OR Blue Mountain Comm Center at 1346 hours PT this afternoon.

Incident #OR971S-295

Some of those who have assisted or are assisting with fire suppression and support are called “Incident Cooperators”. Some of these agencies are from the Union County EMS, ODF -NE OR District, Elgin FD, Imbler FD, La Grande Rural FD, and the City of La Grande FD.

CURRENT STATUS

There have been 115 acres burned. Level 2 evacuations are in effect.

EVACUATIONS

Level 3 (GO NOW) Evacuations: South side of Gordon Creek between Valley View Road and Middle Road; East side of Valley South to 71357 Valley View Road; West side of Middle Road from Gordon Creek Road intersection to 71332 Middle Road.

Level 2 (GET SET) Evacuations: Valley View Rd N of 70942 Valley View Rd; Middle Rd N of 70936 Middle Rd; Gordon Ck Rd from Palmer Jct to 73078 Gordon Cr Rd; all of Darr Road.

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