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Warner Peak Fire Update
Daily Update August 14, 2024
 

Acres: 61,330 

Start Date: 08/05/24
Location: Lake County, OR 

Personnel: 500
Containment: 19%

Highlights: Additional resources continue to arrive to support the suppression efforts. Crews are patrolling and securing fire lines on the northwest portion of the fire. Containment continues to increase on the Warner Peak Fire as firefighters push forward constructing new fire lines and secure existing fire lines. At this time, the fire is 19% contained.

Fire Activity: Air and ground resources are being used to reinforce fire lines around the perimeter of the fire. Challenges remain on the western and southwestern portions of the fire, where hotshot crews are working in rough and hard-to-access terrain, improving existing road systems as containment line. Burnout in the area of Hart Lake has been successful. On the southern side of the fire, crews are responding directly. Success will restrict fire spread to the south. Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS/drones) and infrared (IR) technology will be used within the fire area to identify heat signatures. Resources continue to patrol and monitor the area for smoke.
Firefighters will continue to work through the night providing suppression efforts throughout the fire – with increased resources in the southeast where the fire is most active. Crews and air operations will inspect the perimeter for any signs of reignition, smoke, or hotspots, and taking immediate action to address any identified issues.

Closures: The Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge is closed for public and firefighter safety. In coordination with the Southwest Area Incident Management Team, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office has issued evacuation orders for the Hart Mountain area in support of firefighting efforts on the Warner Peak Fire. For detailed information visit www.lakecountyor.org.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid 80’s today. Humidities are expected to be slightly higher ranging between 17%-20%. West to southwest gusts are expected to be as high as 30 mph.

Smoke: Wildfire smoke from the Warner Peak Fire may impact the community of Plush. Go to fire.airnow.gov/ to see the latest smoke conditions in your community.

More Information:
Information Phone Line: 541.208.1770
Email: 2024.warnerpeak@firenet.gov
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warnerpeakfire
Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orshr-warner-peak