Gold Fire

Published Thursday, September 5, 2024, 1900 hours PT

OREGON — The GOLD FIRE was started by an unknown source on September 3, 2024, about 13 miles east of Juntura and 48 miles southwest of Ontario which is near the Jones Fire that is located 10 miles from the Juntura area. This fire was started by lightning.

Fire behavior has been observed as moderate with creeping and backing, which is currently threatening communication infrastructure and sage-grouse habitat.

The GOLD FIRE Incident # is OR-VAD-240281.

The fire has burned a total of 462 acres of grass.

There is a 0% containment status.

The USDI Bureau of Land Management is the Lead Fire Agency.

There is a total number of 22 fire personnel along with three copters assigned to this incident.

CTD: $100,000.

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