Incident Media Photographs

An American flag shining brightly off the glow of a beautiful Oregon sunrise. Taken at the Lone Rock and Courtrock fires operation briefing at 6 AM Friday, August 9th. 

BLM Manager Amanda Roberts at the Lone Rock Fire Community Meeting 7-28-2024 

Ian Yocum, Oregon State Fire Marshal Incident Commander, at the Lone Rock Fire Community Meeting - 7-27-2024

A view of the audience at the Lone Rock Fire Community Meeting in Fossil - 7-27-2024

John Szulc, NW2 Incident Commander, at the Lone Rock Fire Community Meeting - 7-27-2024

Vale Hotshot Crew gears up and marches in formation

Cutting or digging line is one of the hardest tasks in all of firefighting. It takes both physical and mental toughness to keep working all day in hot, dusty, and generally unfavorable conditions.

What keeps firefighters motivated is knowing that your crew will be there with you through thick or thin, and the gratitude expressed from people we serve. It's easy to forget about the long hours, aches and pains, but typically firefighters never forget the meaningful moments.

Taskforce 15 out of Yamhill County seen here, cut approximately 2 miles of line. Credit: Andy Parker

Firefighters mop up to secure the fire's edge. Mop up is a crucial component of ensuring a wildfire is contained.

With fire activity persisting through the night due to low relative humidities, the night shift's efforts are crucial in protecting homes and increasing containment. These images show the all night vigil, as fire crews working at night build off of the work of the day shift.

Operational Update:

• Firefighters built control lines along the eastern perimeter from Burton Hill to the south, tackling the steep terrain between Forest Service Road (FSR) 21 and FSR 25 with dozer lines and water tenders.

• Night crews constructed a hose lay along the fireline to continue suppression efforts.

• Indirect dozer lines are being used as a contingency, with crews securing firelines and starting mop-up activities south of FSR 25 where fire behavior allowed.

Field videos filmed by Oregon State Fire Marshal Public Information Officer Brett Deedon

An engine crew mops up on the Lone Rock Fire

With fire activity persisting through the night due to low relative humidities, the night shift's efforts are crucial in protecting homes and increasing containment. These images show the all night vigil, as fire crews working at night build off of the work of the day shift.

Operational Update:

• Firefighters built control lines along the eastern perimeter from Burton Hill to the south, tackling the steep terrain between Forest Service Road (FSR) 21 and FSR 25 with dozer lines and water tenders.

• Night crews constructed a hose lay along the fireline to continue suppression efforts.

• Indirect dozer lines are being used as a contingency, with crews securing firelines and starting mop-up activities south of FSR 25 where fire behavior allowed.

Field videos filmed by Oregon State Fire Marshal Public Information Officer Brett Deedon

We have had many successes, including the work highlighted in this video on in the Alder Creek area, but the ongoing hot and dry weather is presenting new challenges today.

On the west side, we face significant difficulties holding the fireline due to these conditions, abundant fuels, and steady winds. Despite these obstacles, our fire crews and engines continue to employ tactics to protect homes and infrastructure.