Wildfire — Wasco, Oregon

1999-10-01 to 1999-10-02 · near Maupin, Wasco, Oregon

Wider weather episode

A prescribed burn grew out of control when unexpected gusty winds of 15 mph intensified the fire. This fire burned 6100 acres of forest near He He Butte. Smoke and numerous firefighting vehicles closed Hwy 26 for several days

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5722343. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.