North Willamette Complex

The information found on this web page provides information about the Ore Fires. Information for the Oakridge Lightning Fires 2024, Pyramid and Slate Fires, and Ore Fire can be found on the InciWeb pages listed below:

Oakridge Lightning Fires 2024     |     Pyramid and Slate Fires     |     Ore Fire

The North Willamette Complex is comprised of two fires.  The Ore Fire, and the Pyramid Fire.

All Fires: Daily Update (pdf)     |     Daily Briefing Video     |     Smoke / Air Quality     |     YouTube 

Ore Fire:  Daily Public Information Map (pdf)   |    Ore Fire Facebook

Pyramid & Slate Fires:  Daily Public Information Map (pdf)      |     Pyramid Fire Facebook

SPECIAL NOTE: 

There will be a community meeting for the Willamette Complex North on Tuesday, August 13th at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Sweet Home Fire Station located at 1099 Long Street, Sweet Home. The meeting will be live streamed and recorded on YouTube at 2024 Pyramid and Ore Fire Info - YouTube.

The Pyramid, Slate, and Ore Fires are collectively referred to as the Willamette Complex North. 

CURRENT SITUATION:  Effective 0700 this morning, the Willamette National Forest assumed command of the Slate Fire. As fire crews time out and travel home for much-needed rest and recovery, additional crews are being ordered and continue to arrive. 

Ore Fire

Blue River, 2,576 Acres, 20% Contained, 167 Total Personnel, Under Investigation

Crews continued patrol of the fire overnight.  Today, crews on the northern flank will prepare and evaluate opportunities for firing operations.  Crews on the western and eastern flanks will continue to patrol and secure threats to the line by removing trees, snags and other fuels, and suppressing any flare-ups or hot spots. 

Pyramid Fire

East of Middle Santiam Wilderness, 1,323 Acres, 47.5% Contained, 271 Total Personnel, Lightning Caused

A fire perimeter has been established, but intense and scattered heat continues to be identified by infrared, given heavy dead and down fuels. Today, crews will continue holding and improving line, mopping up and extinguishing hot spots. 

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR:  Milder, more moist conditions will continue today. Predicted maximum temperature is 82 to 86 °F in the valleys and 76 to 80 °F on the ridgetops. Predicted minimum relative humidity is 40 to 46% in the valleys and 46 to 52% on the ridgetops. Even as weather moderates, fire behavior continues to be active. Higher winds will generate improved smoke transport, however clear skies and sun on fuels may result in an increase in fire behavior. Smoke and air quality conditions are available on: AirNow.gov

EVACUATIONS CLOSURES, & FIRE RESTRICTIONS: On July 17th, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Willamette National Forest, issued a Level 3: Go Now Evacuation Alert for an area surrounding the Pyramid Fire. Please refer to the Linn County Fire Map for full details of the issued evacuation area (which will appear in red).

Area, road, recreation sites, and trail (including the PCT) closures are in effect in the Willamette National Forest due to nearby fires. Please see Pyramid Fire Area Closure Forest Order 

Due to hot and dry conditions, all campfires, charcoal fires, pellet fires, or any other open fires are prohibited, including in developed campgrounds and wilderness areas. Pressurized liquid or gas stoves, lanterns, and heaters that can be switched on and off are allowed.  Please see Forest Order 06-18-00-24-27 for additional information.

ROADS:  When traveling in the area, please be mindful of firefighters and their vehicles working near roads. Please visit the Oregon Department of Transportation website for current road conditions.

DRONE SAFETY - KNOW WHERE YOU CAN FLY:  Drones pose a serious risk to firefighting and can cause air operations to cease. When drones interfere with firefighting efforts, a wildfire has the potential to grow larger and cause more damage. For more information on drones the public can visit the FAA’s website at Home - Know Before You Fly . “If you fly, we can’t!” 

ABOUT THE FOREST: The Willamette National Forest offers a stunning choice of year-round recreation for day-trippers and vacationers alike from hiking, camping, fishing or skiing in the Cascade Mountains to picnicking or rafting along one of our scenic rivers. Home to eight wilderness areas, including the popular Three Sisters Wilderness and Mt. Jefferson Wilderness, a variety of backpacking and day hiking opportunities, waterfalls, and much more! Seven major volcanic peaks rise within the Forest's Wilderness areas: Mt. Jefferson, Three Fingered Jack, Mt. Washington, the Three Sisters, and Diamond Peak.

MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES: Ensure that strategies and tactics have a high probability of success and provide for firefighter and public safety through sound risk management process. Protect and minimize impact to communities, private property, travel and commuter routes, private timber lands, and infrastructure. Protect economic, natural, cultural and heritage resources, while fostering and maintaining relationships with cooperators, stake holders, and the public. Minimize acres burned. Confine fires to National Forest System lands. Ensure coordinated, timely and accurate release of public information. Maintain fiscal accountability and keep costs commensurate with values at risk.

CONTROL OBJECTIVES: Minimize acres burned where possible, using direct and indirect tactics. Minimize negative impacts to communities, private property/lands, and private timber lands.

Ore Fire:
              Keep fire North of Mona & Lookout Creeks. 
              Keep fire South of the FS 2032 Rd. 
              Keep fire East of FS 1509 Rd. 
              Keep fire West of FS 15 Rd. 
 

Pyramid Fire:
              Keep fire North of private timberland.
              Keep fire South of FS 1152 Rd.
              Keep fire East of Santiam Wilderness.
              Keep fire West of Hwy 22.