Basin Fire Update         

Saturday, July 6, 2024                               

Public Fire Information: 559-468-6809, 8 A.M. to 8 P.M. 

Media Information: 559-492.9967 

Email: 2024.basin@firenet.gov

Facebook: @SierraNF

PEOPLE AND EQUIPMENT:  1,305 personnel, 32 crews, 71 engines, 14 helicopters, and 16 dozers. 

CURRENT SITUATION: The Basin Fire is at 14,020 acres. Containment is 46%.  The heat wave continues to impact the fire by drying vegetation and producing heat stress challenges for fire personnel. With fire activity reduced, a few resources are beginning to be released, are shifting to suppression repair, or held in reserve to respond to any new fire activity. Ground resources and two helicopters were released last night to the Lake Fire in the Los Padres National Forest.

• Eastern perimeter:  The eastern side of the fire continues to remain within the constructed lines, however rollout of burning material may still occur.  This area is being monitored by aircraft and firefighters in the area. 

• Southern perimeter:  Containment line has been secured along the South Fork of the Kings River and the area is being monitored. Crews are working on suppression repair and backhauling trash.

• Western perimeter:  Crews have boxed in the fire with a combination of dozer line and retardant. Firefighters continue to patrol and increase the depth of containment lines.

•  Northern perimeter: Crews succeeded in constructing a helicopter landing area west of the Dinkey Creek drainage despite steep, rugged terrain. This major accomplishment is enabling firefighters to build fire line in an area that was previously inaccessible.  Crews were flown in yesterday and are working on fire-line construction.

• Contingency Lines:  North of the fire perimeter, along the PG&E lines and vicinity, work is continuing on contingency fire lines using crews, dozers, masticators, and feller-bunchers, to block the fire if it starts moving north.

SHAVER LAKE FIREWORKS:  Today is the Shaver Lake fireworks show.  If you are visiting - or an area resident - you will have lots of company!  Thousands of people are expected at the lake this evening and drive times will be very long on Highway 168 on the way to Shaver Lake.  It may take up to 3 hours to leave the Forest after the show.  Plan for a slow drive home and have plenty of water along in your car. 

Please support our firefighters by respecting the Sierra National Forest closure area.  Keep in mind that no fireworks are permitted on federal land and that the vegetation is very dry. Stay hydrated and enjoy your weekend!

An EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING through next week continues to affect the fire with high temperatures, drying vegetation, and little relief at night. Temperatures are forecast to reach as high as 108 today and relative humidity remains low. Winds are forecast to remain low, from the west at 8-12 mph and gusts to 15. The National Weather Service has reported that “A heat wave this intense, this long, has not been experienced in this region in 20 years.” Cooling stations have been set up at the fire command post and on the fire line to help reduce the cumulative effects of heat stress on firefighters.

The Basin Fire started on June 26, 2024, and the cause is currently under investigation. Currently, the fire is at 2000-4500 elevation, northeast of Pine Flat Lake, west of the Spanish Mountain, south of Black Rock Rd (11S012) and north of the South Fork of the Kings River. 

Updates are posted on InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/casnf-basin-fire.

EVACUATIONS: The mandatory evacuation order remains in place for Fresno County zones K29, K30, K31, K40, K41 & K166. Evacuation warnings are in effect for zones K61 & K76. Check the Fresno County Evacuation map:  Evacuation zones will begin to change as fire containment increases.

https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=e7d6006a016a444db8b210ac4d2eb5cf

 FIRE FATIGUE:  This area's history of stressful wildfires means that some community members are experiencing worry, anxiety, "disaster fatigue," and other reactions that are normal responses to these abnormal events. Fresno County Behavioral Health has resources available at https://www.fresnocountyca.gov/Departments/Behavioral-Health/Care-Services/Disaster-Fatigue.

 FOREST CLOSURE and FIRE RESTRICTIONS for the Basin Fire: To ensure the safety of the public and our firefighters, The Sierra National Forest has issued a Temporary Partial Forest Closure for the Basin Fire area. Effective June 30, 2024, the closure will remain in effect until July 30, 2024. We urge the public to respect all closure signs and barriers and to avoid the area to prevent any potential accidents or interference with firefighting efforts. 

Sierra National Forest has also implemented temporary fire restrictions prohibiting campfires, welding, and smoking in non-developed campsites. 

Visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/sierra for more information or call the  Sierra National Forest (559) 297-0706 during business hours for questions.

FOREST VISITORS: This Fire may affect YOU!!! 

•The following campgrounds are CLOSED due to this fire: Bear Wallow Campground, Black Rock Campground, Gravel Flat Group Campground, Kirch Flat Campground, Kirch Flat Group Campground, Oak Flat Campground, Ross Crossing Campground, Sawmill Flat Campground, Bretz Mill Campground. 

•Check https://www.fs.usda.gov/sierra for the Forest closure area map. Roads & trails in this area are CLOSED.

• This is NOT a good year for a campfire outside of any of the open campgrounds.  Please see the message above to contact the Sierra National Forest.

•AIR QUALITY is being impacted by Basin Fire smoke. Please check the air quality for your destination at www.airnow.gov. Today’s Smoke Outlook is available.

•  Fireworks are NOT permitted on Federal land

•  Camp safely and keep hydrated this holiday week!

Size:  172,236 

Personnel:  80 

Start Date: June 8, 2024 

Cause:  Lightning 

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Overnight the weather stations in the area of the McDonald Fire received a half inch of rain. This, along with the precipitation and cool temperatures on Friday, moderated fire behavior and there was minimal perimeter growth. 

Today, Idaho Team 1 IMT 3 will shadow the BLM Alaska Fire Service Type 3 organization to prepare to take over the fire on Sunday. This allows the incoming team to get a feel for all the good work that has been completed by the previous team and ensures there is a smooth transition as firefighters continue to secure and protect the values at risk. 

In the 5 Mile Creek Area, crews will continue with mop-up operations to secure the fire’s edge. Firefighters will also continue to monitor fire behavior for any potential spotting or flanking beyond the perimeter. Lookouts are being staffed by a wildland fire module to provide information to crews on the ground. With the wind and rain in the forecast again today, operations will be weather and safety dependent. 

Weather: Wet and windy conditions continue through the weekend. There is a high chance of wetting rains today as a front moves across the area. This will likely slow fire growth, although smoldering is expected to continue under the canopy and in areas that receive less precipitation. Temperatures are forecast to be in the 50s to 60s.  

Burn Permits: The Division of Forestry and Fire Protection has lifted the Burn Permit Suspensions for Fairbanks, Salcha, Delta, Tok, and Railbelt areas. Small and Large Scale Permits are required. Burning is allowed today. The fire danger in these areas is MODERATE. Please check https://dnr.alaska.gov/burn/fireareas or call the burn permit hotline for the Fairbanks Area Forestry at (907) 451-2631 for the most current updates. 

Air Quality: The cool, wet weather significantly moderated fire behavior and smoke production on Friday. There is still some lingering smoke Saturday in the Tanana River Valley. It will be a bit drier and windier, but the overall pattern will stay cool and wet through the weekend and into next week. With the decrease in smoke, the air quality is expected to remain GOOD. Fairbanks Memorial Hospital (1650 Cowles St.) has clean-air rooms available for people impacted by smoke open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Find information on how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke at the Smoke Management page on https://akfireinfo.com/smoke-management/. 

Evacuation Notices: A Level 2: SET evacuation notice is in effect for the approximately 20 cabins near the fire’s southeastern edge west of the Tanana River. The communities east of the Tanana River are in READY status, including the Johnson Road neighborhoods, Canaday, Harding Lake, Salcha, the lower Salcha River, Hollies Acres, and south to Birch Lake. Find more information and an interactive map of these areas on the Fairbanks North Star Borough Emergency Services website. 

Temporary Flight Restriction: The temporary flight restriction (TFR) has been adjusted based on public input to give float plane access to Harding Lake. Be aware helicopter operations to support the fire still continue in the area. Visit tfr.faa.gov for more information.

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El incendio Pioneer arde en los espacios naturales de Lake Chelan-Sawtooth, en el Distrito de guardabosques de Chelan del Bosque Nacional Okanogan-Wenatchee y en un terreno privado a 31 millas al noroeste de Chelan. Las comunidades de Stehekin, Chelan y Manson se encuentran abiertas y siguen recibiendo visitantes. Los directores del incendio están utilizando estrategias y tácticas con la mayor probabilidad de éxito, mientras que consideran los riesgos para los trabajadores de primera línea y el público.Parte de la razón de una estrategia de extinción total es que el incendio comenzó en un terreno privado, y se sospecha que fue causado por personas. Además, aunque gran parte del área del incendio se encuentra dentro del área de naturaleza, podría afectar los centros de población si llegara a desplazarse mucho,. 

Ayer, las altas temperaturas y la baja humedad relativa aumentaron la actividad del fuego en el extremo norte del incendio cerca de Meadow Creek y en el extremo sur cerca de Prince Creek. En el lado sur, el fuego se desplazó a lo largo de Lake Chelan hasta Lone Fir Creek y subió por los desagües entre Prince Creek y Lone Fir Creek. Las cuadrillas de tierra continuaron usando los sistemas de agua que se habían instalado a lo largo de la orilla del lago para proteger las estructuras privadas y los recursos recreativos en el área. Ha sido exitoso el trabajo de proteger las estructuras, y no se han perdido más estructuras. Los directores del incendio enviaron recursos al lado sur que está activo para responder a la actividad del fuego que va aumentando. 

En otras partes del área del incendio, las cuadrillas reforzaron los cortafuego y las protecciones de punto. Cerca de Stehekin, colocarán más mangueras hoy, y trabajarán desde Rainbow Falls. Los bomberos también continuarán fortaleciendo las líneas a lo largo de Nelson Butte y Coyote Ridge hasta llegar al lago. Continuó la trituración a lo largo de Gold Creek Road y a lo largo de la división al este de Lake Chelan. Bomberos y equipos continuaron llegando en barco a toda el área del incendio. El pronóstico del tiempo de hoy tiene todos los ingredientes para más actividad del fuego. Es probable que se propague el fuego si el viento y el terreno se combinan. Los bomberos continuarán usando aviones para vertir agua mientras los equipos de tierra construyen y fortalecen los cortafuego y los sistemas de agua. También continuarán protegiendo las estructuras a lo largo de la orilla del lago, tanto lago arriba como lago abajo, especialmente cerca de Canoe Creek. 

CLIMA: El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional ha emitido una advertencia de calor excesivo para la próxima semana y una advertencia de bandera roja para el sábado. Se pudieran romper récords debido al calor de hoy en Stehekin y Chelan. Los directores de incendios esperan una mayor actividad del fuego y una posible propagación. Es probable que el humo se desplace sobre el área de Chelan. También están contribuyendo al humo incendios adicionales en el área que no están asociados con el incendio Pioneer. Las perspectivas de la calidad del aire se pueden ver en 

https://bit.ly/PioneerFireSmoke. Obtenga más información sobre el humo en smokeready.org. El jefe de bomberos elevó las clasificaciones y restricciones de peligro de incendio. Consulte https://t.ly/WLBds para obtener más información. 

EVACUACIONES Y CIERRES: Debido a que ha aumentado la actividad y la propagación del fuego, el condado de 

Chelan aumentó los niveles de evacuación.. https://t.ly/QoH9w para obtener más información. El Bosque Nacional Okanogan-Wenatchee tiene una orden de cierre para gran parte del área del incendio. Los detalles y mapas están disponibles en: https://bit.ly/PioneerClosure. Permanecen abiertos y accesibles Muchos sitios de recreación.

7/6/24 PIONEER FIRE EVACUATION LEVEL UPDATES: This morning, Chelan County Emergency Management extended the Level 3 evacuation level (get out now) down lake to Safety Harbor. Watch for updates later today on the addition of a Level 1 fire advisory on that down lake side: https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/emergency-management/pages/active-emergencies

Evacuation levels at this time:
**Level 3: From Prince Creek down lake to Safety Harbor. Level 3 (in red) means leave the area immediately.

**Level 2 (down lake): From Safety Harbor to Camas Creek. Level 2 (in yellow) means prepare now in case you need to evacuate the area in a hurry.
**Level 2 (up lake): From Prince Creek to Flick Creek.

**Level 1 (up lake): From Flick Creek Campground to Four Mile Creek. Level 1 (in green) means stay alert and monitor the fire in the area.

The Pioneer Fire is burning in the Chelan Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and on private land 31 miles northwest of Chelan. The communities of Stehekin, Chelan, and Manson are open and continue to welcome visitors. Fire managers are using a full-suppression strategy to protect private property, public infrastructure, and natural and recreation resources, while minimizing risks to responders and the public. Part of the rationale for a full-suppression strategy is that the origin of the fire was on private land, and it is suspected to have been human caused. Additionally, while much of the fire area is within wilderness, if the fire were to spread significantly, it could affect population centers.

High temperatures and low relative humidity increased fire behavior yesterday on the north side of the fire near Meadow Creek and on the south side near Prince Creek. On the south flank, fire made a run down-lake along Lake Chelan to Lone Fir Creek and upslope into drainages between Prince Creek and Lone Fir Creek. Ground crews continued using water systems already in place along the lakeshore to protect private structures and recreation resources in the area. Structure protection efforts have been successful, with no additional structures lost. Fire managers surged resources to the active south flank to respond to increasing fire behavior.

In other parts of the fire area, crews strengthened fire lines and point protections. Near Stehekin, they will lay more hose lines today, working up from Rainbow Falls. Firefighters will also continue improving the lines along Nelson Butte and Coyote Ridge down to the lake. Mastication continued along Gold Creek Road and along the divide east of Lake Chelan. Boats continued to deliver firefighters and equipment throughout the fire area. Today’s weather forecast has all the ingredients for more active fire behavior. Increased fire spread is likely where wind and terrain align. Firefighters will continue to use aircraft to drop water while ground crews build and strengthen fire lines and water systems. Firefighters will also continue securing structures along the lake shore both up lake and down lake, especially near Canoe Creek. 

WEATHER: The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for well into next week and a red flag warning for Saturday. Today’s heat may break records in Stehekin and Chelan. Fire managers expect increased fire behavior and potential spread. Smoke is likely to travel over the Chelan area. Additional fires in the area, not associated with the Pioneer Fire, are also contributing to smoke. The air quality outlook is at https://bit.ly/PioneerFireSmoke. Learn more about smoke at smokeready.org. The fire marshal raised fire danger ratings and restrictions. See https://t.ly/WLBds for more information. 

EVACUATIONS AND CLOSURES: Due to the increased fire behavior and spread, Chelan County increased evacuation levels. Please visit https://t.ly/QoH9w for more information. The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has a closure order in place for much of the fire area. Details and maps are available at: https://bit.ly/PioneerClosure. Many recreation sites remain open and accessible.  

Strategic firing operations continue in Division Kilo! Please be aware that smoke is and will continue to be visible. This operation will expand the burned fuels from the fire to the widened containment line. As a reminder, this strategy allows fire managers to best protect Beulah and surrounding communities. Strategic firing operations are expected to take one or two more additional days.

Riley Fire Update, Saturday, July 6, 2024
388 acres, 25% contained, 196 personnel

The Riley Fire gains containment

HEALY, Alaska – The Riley Fire is now at 25% containment, encompassing the southeast edge and northernmost tip. Fire managers are confident that the fire will not cross the containment line, shown black on the map. Crews are working to extend the containment line by going further into the burned area and extinguishing heat. 

Although the fire may not look very active, a deep layer of organic matter, or duff — roots, leaves, needles, and twigs — continues to smolder. The fire has burned in a mosaic pattern. Some areas are burned black, some trees are partially burned, and large areas within the fire perimeter remain unburned. The result is that a tree canopy remains, which can prevent rain from reaching the ground. The recent rain showers have helped with humidity and cooler temperatures, but vegetation, which is fuel, remains dry. 

Weather: Showers on Thursday and Friday dropped about a quarter of an inch of rain on the fire. More rain is likely for Saturday and Sunday that could bring totals for the week near half an inch. Wind gusts on Friday measured in excess of 40 mph. Wind gusts on Saturday could be even stronger. Temperatures will remain cool through Sunday, with highs near 60°F and relative humidity above 40%. Warmer and drier weather is predicted to resume early next week.

Evacuations:  Evacuation status has not changed. The Tri-Valley Community Center is the Evacuation Information Center. Go to the Denali Borough website for more information.  

? Red – Go! All Bison Gulch and Antler Ridge hikers, Riley Creek Campground, and all employees housed at the Denali National Park Joint Venture facility, National Park Service Campus Housing, and Admin Camp: ANYONE IN RED AREAS SHOULD EVACUATE. 

? Yellow – Set: There are currently no locations in “set.” 

? Green – Ready: The Nenana Canyon area (aka Glitter Gulch), Denali National Park Headquarters, C-Camp. Anyone in GREEN areas should stay alert and monitor for evacuation status updates. 

Park Closures:   All visitor facilities and park operations in Denali’s entrance area are closed. Future dates will be assessed based on fire activity. The park will remain closed to personal vehicles and day use visitors until further notice. Employees evacuated from park housing are being sheltered in various facilities in the nearby town of Healy. Park officials continue to work closely with the Alaska Complex Incident Management Team, Denali Borough, and other partners to ensure everyone is taken care of. Go to the Denali National Park and Preserve website for closure information.  

Road conditions:  The Parks Highway remains open. Go to https://511.alaska.gov/ for road condition updates. 

Temporary Flight Restrictions: A temporary flight restriction remains in place over the Riley Fire until July 19. Find more information at: 4/7281 NOTAM Details (faa.gov).

Ayer por la tarde, aproximadamente a las 17:00 horas, los bomberos comenzaron a implementar la operación de disparo estratégico prevista en la esquina sureste del incendio (Div. K). Los bomberos comenzaron por utilizar antorcha de goteo para encender fuegos y ampliar una línea de contención existente. El objetivo de este plan es ayudar a contener el incendio en un área de difícil acceso y permitir a los bomberos trabajar y proteger de manera segura y efectiva los valores en riesgo. Hoy, los bomberos planean utilizar ignición aérea lanzada desde sistemas de aeronaves no tripuladas (UAS). El UAS proyectará esferas plásticas que se encenderán aproximadamente 30 segundos después de tocar el suelo. Esta operación expandirá los combustibles quemados del incendio hasta la línea de contención ampliada. Esta estrategia permite a los gerentes del incendio tener el fuego bajo control para proteger mejor a Beulah. Si esta operación de disparo continúa hoy, habrá más humo en la zona.

Fuera de la División K, gran parte de la operación durante el resto del incendio será fortalecer y mejorar las líneas de contención. Gran parte del trabajo que se realiza hoy consistirá en astillar matorrales cerca de estas líneas. Los bomberos utilizan motosierras para quitar las ramas inferiores de los árboles, los arbustos y luego astillar esta vegetación. Luego, las astillas de madera se dispersan en el área circundante, no se dejan en pilas individuales. La reducción de la vegetación inflamable cercana al suelo reforzará las líneas de contención.

La operación de disparo estratégico en la Div. K se prevé que tardará uno o dos días más. Después de que se implemente este plan, se anticipa que aumentará el retroceso de equipos fuera de las líneas y la reparación de supresión en las líneas. El mapa de hoy se ve diferente con una línea de contención adicional en el incendio que se muestra en División. A medida que se anticipan cambios adicionales de contención y recursos en el incendio, el mapa seguirá teniendo cambios adicionales.

Información sobre Condiciones climáticas y de humo: Los vientos ligeros hoy cambiarán del norte al este y alcanzarán un máximo de 5 a 10 mph con ráfagas de 18 mph. Será un día cálido y seco con temperaturas que alcanzarán los 91 grados en Beulah y niveles de humedad relativa de hasta el 13%.

El informe diario de perspectivas de humo del Programa Interinstitucional de Respuesta a la Calidad del Aire de Incendios Forestales de EE. UU. específico para el área del incendio se puede encontrar aquí. Visite: https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/d9fa3c77. 

Cierres: El Distrito de Guardabosques San Carlos de los Bosques Nacionales Pike y San Isabel pronunció un cierre de áreas, senderos y caminos a partir del 26 de junio de 2024. Visite www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/psicc/alerts-notices para ver la orden completa.

Evacuaciones: Áreas del condado de Pueblo que se encuentran en estado de evacuación previa incluyen Middle Creek Canyon Road, Vine Mesa, Cascade Avenue, Pine Avenue y Beulah Highlands Road. Para obtener más información, visite: www.puebloemergency.info.

Restricciones de vuelo temporales: Hay una restricción de vuelo temporal (TFR) las 24 horas del día sobre el área del incendio. El TFR incluye restricciones contra los drones privados. Las incursiones aéreas impedirán los esfuerzos de extinción de incendios y dejarán en tierra nuestros aviones. Todas las incursiones aéreas serán reportadas inmediatamente a las autoridades.

INFORMACION SOBRE EL INCENDIO DE OAK RIDGE

Número de Teléfono: 719-315-1536                      Tiempo de abertura: 7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m. 

Facebook: @OakRidgeFire2024                           Correo electrónico: 2024.oakridge@firenet.gov

InciWeb: www.inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/copsf-oak-ridge-fire 

Fire
The Oak Ridge fire is currently at 1193 acres with 50 percent
containment. It still remains three miles northwest of
Beulah. 

Smoke
Due to an increase in strategic firing operations on
Saturday afternoon we will see possible smoke in the area
of Beulah late in the evening. East winds will keep the
smoke near the fire and to the southeast until winds
change from the west. Smoke clearing out later in the
morning. Canon City, Florence Westcliffe, Wetmore, Pueblo,
and Colorado City areas will have GOOD air quality today with
haze visible due to smoke from other fires. The winds will be
out of the East today and switching to West - downslope
winds later in the day. Information on the air quality and
smoke impacts in the area are on the link below.

Yesterday evening at approximately 5:00 p.m., firefighters began to implement the strategic firing operation planned on the southeastern corner of the fire (Div. K). Firefighters began by using drip torches to fire and widen an existing containment line. The goal of this plan is to help contain the fire in an area that has been difficult to access and allow firefighters to safely and effectively work and protect values at risk. Today, firefighters plan to use aerial ignition dropped from unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The UAS will drop plastic spheres that ignite approximately 30 seconds once they hit the ground. This operation will expand the burned fuels from the fire to the widened containment line. This strategy allows fire managers to have the fire in their control to best protect Beulah. If this firing operation proceeds today, there will be additional smoke in the area.  

Outside of Div. K, much of the operation for the rest of the fire will be strengthening and improving containment lines. Much of the work being done today will be chipping brush near these lines. Firefighters use chainsaws to remove lower tree limbs and brushy shrubs and then chip this vegetation. The wood chips are then dispersed into the surrounding area, not left in piles. The reduction of flammable vegetation close to the ground will strengthen containment lines. 

The strategic firing operation in Div. K is anticipated to take one to two more days. After this plan is implemented, it is anticipated that backhaul of equipment off of the lines and suppression repair to the lines will ramp up. Today’s map looks different with additional containment line on the fire shown in Div. As additional containment and resource changes are anticipated on the fire, the map will continue to have additional changes.

Weather & Smoke Information: Light winds today will switch from the North to the East today and peak at 5-10 mph with gusts to 18 mph. It will be a warm dry day with temperatures reaching 91 in Beulah today and relative humidity levels down to 13%.

The U.S. Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program daily smoke outlook report specific to the fire area may be found here: Visit https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/d9fa3c77.  

Closures: The San Carlos Ranger District of the Pike and San Isabel National Forests issued an area, trail and road closure effective June 26, 2024. Go to www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/psicc/alerts-notices for the entire order. 

Evacuations: Areas in Pueblo County that are on pre-evacuation status include Middle Creek Canyon Road, Vine Mesa, Cascade Avenue, Pine Avenue and Beulah Highlands Road. Go to  www.puebloemergency.info.  for more information.

Temporary Flight Restrictions: There is a 24-hour a day Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over the fire area. The TFR includes restrictions against private drones. Air incursions will impede firefighting efforts and ground our aircraft. All air incursions will be immediately reported to law enforcement. 

OAK RIDGE FIRE INFORMATION 

Fire Information Phoneline:  719-315-1536 Time: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

Facebook: @OakRidgeFire2024   Email: 2024.oakridge@firenet.gov    

InciWeb: www.inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/copsf-oak-ridge-fire