Wildfire — Lane, Oregon

1996-08-24 to 1996-08-31 · near Oakridge, Lane, Oregon

Wider weather episode

On August 24th lightning caused a series of forest fires, known as the Moolack Complex, in the Willamette National Forest east of Oakridge. 11,375 acres were burned with 1.7 million dollars in damage to campgrounds and timber interests. The fire smoldered for almost 2 months before it was declared out on October 16.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5572321. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.