Wildfire — Foothills of the Blue Mountains, Oregon
2009-07-13 · Foothills of the Blue Mountains, Oregon
$30K
Property damage
Wider weather episode
A fast moving fire burned 3000-4000 acres of grass, brush, and wheat 10 miles west northwest of Pendleton. The fire was started by a downed power line and exacerbated by gusty west winds.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 183983. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.