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Warner Peak Fire Daily Update

August 8, 2024

Acres: 17,000

Containment: 0%

Personnel: 160

The Warner Peak Fire started on the evening of Monday, August 5, 2024, and is burning within the Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge, 6 miles east of Plush, Oregon. This fire is a full suppression fire.

Firefighting Strategy: Firefighters are utilizing burnout operations to create fire lines and secure the perimeter of the blaze. Additionally, they are scouting and prioritizing structures within the wildlife refuge for protection.

Closures and Evacuations:

• The Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge is closed.
• There are currently no evacuations in place.

Important Information:

• This is a rapidly changing situation. Please stay informed by checking the links below for the latest updates.
• The Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge has issued a closure order. More information can be found on their webpage and on Inciweb.

Links: 

• Inciweb Warner Peak Fire: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orfwf-warner-peak
• Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/hart-mountain-national-antelope
• Oregon Department of Forestry: https://www.oregon.gov/odf/pages/index.aspx
• Fremont-Winema National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/fremont-winema