Wildfire in Wheeler County, Oregon

Wildfire August 8, 1998 – August 11, 1998 · Wheeler County, Oregon

What the National Weather Service wrote

More than 8,000 acres burned in the Clarno area. Warm temperatures, dry air, and wind hampered fire fighting efforts. One outbuilding and a private vehicle were destroyed by the fire. Three air tankers and a helicopter were used to help put out the fire.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5666688. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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