Buck Creek Fire

The BUCK CREEK FIRE was sparked on September 7, 2024, by lightning that passed over the area in heavy timber within the Yamsay Mountain Semi-Privmitive on the Fremont-Winema National Forest and about 13 miles southwest of Silver Lake, Oregon.

(L) Photo Credit: SCOFMP

It would then spread north and east into management timber on National Forst lands with brush and grass understory.

A UAS with infrared technology found more heat along the eastern fire line, which prompted an urgent response by firefighters and extinguishing of mop-ups of the hot spot fires. In other areas within the fire perimeter, firefighters are mopping up along the southern fire edge, northwest of Home Antler Camp

There have been 5,677 acres and there is a 66% containment status. Fire behavior is moderate with creeping, single tree torching, and isolated torching.

About 533 total personnel with 14 crews, 17 engines, and four copters are assigned, under the management of a CIMT, the NW Team 10.

Incident Cooperators for this Incident include:

  • South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership – SCOFMP
  • Fremont-Winema National Forest
  • NWS IMET Operations – Medford and Binghamton

CTD: 11.3 Million Dollars

Buck Creek Fire | US Fire History

June 14, 20219: The Buck Creek Fire was discovered on June 14, 2019, near Loon Lake (Stevens County), about 29 miles north of Spokane, Washington. It was listed as a small fire incident. Lead Fire Agency: WA DNR Fire.

August 6, 2016: The Buck Creek Fire was listed at 242 acres with a 0% containment status, as it burned near Leavenworth, Washington. It was sparked by lightning on July 22, 2016. Lead Fire Agency: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.

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