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Microwave Tower Fire

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Unit Information

Central Oregon District - Oregon Department of Forestry 
3501 East Third Street 
P.O. Box 670 
Prineville, 
Oregon 
97754 
Central Oregon District - Oregon Department of Forestry 
3501 East Third Street 
P.O. Box 670 
Prineville, 
Oregon 
97754 

Incident Contacts

  • Microwave Tower Public Information
    Email:
    2024.microwavetower@firenet.gov
    Phone:
    541-208-1744

News

Smoke Outlook for Mid Columbia Gorge Area, 08-08-2024
Updated On: - 08/08/2024 / 12:42
Special StatementAn Air Quality Advisory is in effect until 8 PM PDT Thursday, August 8 due to smoke and ozone. Pollutants can cause burning eyes, itchy throat, and other health problems. More information can be found at www.swcleanair.gov and www.oregon.gov/DEQ.
Actualización diaria del incendio Microwave Tower, 08-08-2024
Updated On: - 08/08/2024 / 10:53
Tamaño: 1,313 acresFecha de inicio: 22 de julio de 2024Causa: A ser determinadaUbicación: 5 millas al oeste de Mosier, ORContención:  89%Combustibles: Arbustos, restos de madera y césped 
Microwave Tower Fire Daily Update, 08-08-2024
Updated On: - 08/08/2024 / 10:45
Size: 1,313 acresStart Date: July 22, 2024Cause: UndeterminedLocation: 5 miles west of Mosier, ORContainment:  89%Fuels: Brush, timber, and grass *This will be the last daily update for the Microwave Tower Fire*Highlights:
Microwave Tower Fire Daily Update, 08-07-2024
Updated On: - 08/07/2024 / 09:00
Size: 1,313 acresStart Date: July 22, 2024Cause: UndeterminedLocation: 5 miles west of Mosier, ORContainment:  89%Fuels: Brush, timber, and grassHighlights:
Actualización diaria del incendio Microwave Tower, 08-07-2024
Updated On: - 08/07/2024 / 09:00
Tamaño: 1,313 acresFecha de inicio: 22 de julio de 2024Causa: A ser determinadaUbicación: 5 millas al oeste de Mosier, ORContención:  89%Combustibles: Arbustos, restos de madera y céspedCausa: A ser determinada
Smoke Outlook for Mid Columbia Gorge Area, 08-07-2024
Updated On: - 08/07/2024 / 08:00
FireCrews continue to construct indirect handlines while helicopters with buckets drop water directly on active fire. Today, clear sky, variable wind, and temperatures in the upper 80s are expected on the Whisky Creek Fire. Heavy smoke from the Williams Mine fire near Mt Adams could impact flight operations. The Whisky Creek Fire is currently 1335 acres.
Actualización diaria del incendio Microwave Tower 08-06-2024
Updated On: - 08/06/2024 / 09:50
Tamaño: 1,313 acresFecha de inicio: 22 de julio de 2024Causa: A ser determinadaUbicación: 5 millas al oeste de Mosier, ORContención:  89%Combustibles: Arbustos, restos de madera y césped 
Microwave Tower Fire Update, Tuesday 08-06-2024
Updated On: - 08/06/2024 / 09:33
Size: 1,313 acresStart Date: July 22, 2024Cause: UndeterminedLocation: 5 miles west of Mosier, ORContainment:  89%Fuels: Brush, timber, and grass Highlights:
Actualización diaria del incendio Microwave Tower 08-05-2024
Updated On: - 08/05/2024 / 12:29
Tamaño: 1,311 acresFecha de inicio: 22 de julio de 2024Causa: A ser determinadaUbicación: 5 millas al oeste de Mosier, ORContención:  89%Combustibles: Arbustos, restos de madera y césped
Microwave Tower Fire Update, Monday 08-05-2024
Updated On: - 08/05/2024 / 11:34
Size: 1,311 acresStart Date: July 22, 2024Cause: UndeterminedLocation: 5 miles west of Mosier, ORContainment:  89%Fuels: Brush, timber, and grass Highlights:
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