Wildfire — Gilliam, Oregon

1998-07-12 · near Blalock, Gilliam, Oregon

Event narrative

A range fire started near Blalock when a bird caused an arch between two power lines. In the process of resetting the power, a line sparked which caused another fire that eventually burnt a couple hundred acres of wheat, several outbuildings and grain storage facilities.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5657599. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.