Wildfire — Cascades in Lane County, Oregon

2023-08-06 to 2023-08-31 · Cascades in Lane County, Oregon

Event narrative

The Salmon Fire started in the afternoon of August 6th near Oakridge Oregon during a period of hot dry weather. The fire grew to 135 acres. The cause of the fire in under investigation. The fire was 95 percent contained at the end of August.

Wider weather episode

The Salmon Fire started in the afternoon of August 6th near Oakridge Oregon during a period of hot dry weather. The cause of the fire in under investigation. The fire was 95 percent contained at the end of August.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1140143. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.