Courtrock Fire | Saturday Fire Update
On July 21, 2024, a lightning storm passed over and ignited a small-turned-large-wildfire into what it is today, a 20,019-acre fire that has continuously threatened homes and other types of structures.
It is listed about seven miles south of Monument in Oregon.
The fire is now listed at 89% contained.
The wildfire was expected to be fully contained on August 9th, but due to warmer, drier, and heavier fire fuel loads – it may not occur until extensive rain and/or snow falls over the many fires burning. This is due to many wildfires burning throughout the Pacific Northwest region.
According to local Officials, “All evacuation zones West of the Courtrock Fire and South of Hwy 402 have been removed, to include the town of Long Creek. Evacuation zones East of the Courtrock Fire to Hwy 395 remain in place.” – Grant County Emergency Management. Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068819321423
Incident Cooperators include:
Grant County Emergency Management
Courtrock Fire PIOs
Credit: Courtrock Fire PIOs
Incident Cooperators include:
Grant County Emergency Management
Oregon Department of Forestry
On August 3, 2024: “ODF Team 1 is on their way home from the Battle Mountain Complex – Zone 1 and the Courtrock Fire. Thank you to the team for hopping right back onto a fire after their designated rest period from the Salt Creek Fire.”
Southwest IMT 2
Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue
Oregon State Fire Marshal
Mop up operations. Photo Credit: Inciweb
Seal Rock Fire District
Toga Volunteer Fire Department Inc.
Fire behavior has been duly noted as minimal with creeping and smoldering.
No structures have been reported as damaged or lost.
The cost-to-date for fire suppression and containment efforts has reached 9.2 Million Dollars.
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