Copperfield Fire

Photo Credit: ODF

Published Monday, September 2, 2024, 1445 hours PT

Incident Summary

KLAMATH-LAKE DISTRICT, OREGON — The COPPERFIELD FIRE is burning about five miles southeast of Chiloquin (Klamatha County) off of Sprague River Road, prompting evacuations, and road/area closures.

Current Status

The fire has burned about 2,500 acres since this morning’s update and has a sustained 0% containment status.

A conflagration was declared on Sunday, sending Statewide resources (similar to Washington State’s state mobilization terminology).

Level 2 and 3 evacuations are in effect.

The cause has been ruled preliminary as undetermined and under investigation.

Evacuations

Resources for Evacuees | Klamath County Government https://www.klamathcounty.org/300/Emergency-Management?fbclid=IwY2xjawFDD7BleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQcGdmXYk19fAa6MCpnu08h099JYmD7znkuozUaL6KvnmTGvR5AgcgCNjA_aem_HK-ClIxaiIcdXH6cqUUYbw

Evacuation Updates | Klamath County EMA https://www.klamathcounty.org/300/Emergency-Management and Klamath County Sheriff’s Office https://www.facebook.com/KlamathSheriff

American Red Cross | Chiloquin Community Center, 140 S 1st Avenue, Chiloquin, OR 97624.

Klamath Falls Fairgrounds | Shelter at 3531 South 6th Street, Klamath Falls, OR 97603. Building 2 (Blue Building)

Incident Cooperators

Oregon State Fire Marshal | The Red Team will be In Unified Command with ODF this evening at 1800 hours PT. 8 Task Forces were deployed to this incident.

Oregon Department of Forestry | Dispatched their IMT 3 last night, which assumed command today.

National Weather Service | A Red Flag was issued for Monday, September 2, 2024, until 2000 hours PT due to strong winds with gusts up to 40 MPH and low humidity creating unfavorable weather conditions.

Klamath County Sheriff’s Office | Issued and Assisted with Level 2 and 3 evacuation orders.

Klamath County Emergency Management Agency

Yamhill County Task Force 69 | Carlton Fire District Station 7’s Heavy Brush 7 (deployed 2330 hours Sunday night), Carlton Fire crew, Lafayette Fire District Station 10, and Yamhill Fire Protection District.

ALERT California | UC San Diego

Mohawk Valley Rural Fire District | Type 6 wildland engine and Assistant Taskforce Leader.

Lane County Taskforce | Mohawk Valley Rural Fire District

OR Governor Tina Kotek | Declared Conflagration which activates OSFM resources on Sunday night.

South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership – SCOFMP.

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Through the Eyes of Social Media

“The Copperfield Fire is located approximately 10 miles east of Train Mountain and has grown in size overnight. Smoke is visible and can be smelled throughout [Train Mountain RR Museum grounds].” – Train Mountain RR.

“The [fire] is burning near us that has displaced many of our friends. Some homes have already been lost and our cabin, as well as some of our friend’s homes, are in the path of the fire.” – Local resident. (9/2/2024 1047 PT).

“The [fire] is fast growing in dry pine forests east of Chiloquin and spreading to the Green Forest neighborhood.” – OR meteorologist (9/2/2024 0824 PT).

“Radio traffic indicates there are spot fires all the way out to Sprague River Road and that the fire will be impacting the road shortly. South Deschutes County Task Force has been activated.” – Fire Chaser/Reporter (9/1/2024 1700 hours PT).