Chalk Fire | July 21, 2024 | 1700 PT | 1

Incident Summary

The CHALK FIRE is burning 10 miles north of Oakridge in the State of Oregon (USA), which was reported on July 16, 2024, from an undetermined cause. The Incident #OR-WIF-2402023.

Current Status

As of 1540 hours this afternoon, the fire has burned about 600 acres, but one outlet is reporting there have been 1,200 acres scorched. A 0% containment status is listed for this incident.

1540 PT: 600 acres. 0% containment. Active fire behavior with uphill runs, flanking, and backing. One outlet is reporting 1,200 acres but we have not been able to confirm that report.

Fire Fact

Fire crews have been tracking and fighting 24 wildfires across the Willamette National Forest since July 15, including 22 that were sparked by a lightning storm on July 16 that recorded more than 200 downstrikes in Lane County and more than 1,000 lightning strikes across the state. (Source: USFS)

Photo Credits

USFS – Willamette National Forest, and Oakridge Fire & EMS.

Map Credit

Oakridge Fire & Rescue

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