Wildfire — John Day Basin, Oregon

2015-07-01 to 2015-07-10 · John Day Basin, Oregon

Event narrative

InciWeb updated that the fire was 100% contained on July 10th.

Wider weather episode

Lightning caused Sugarloaf Fire is now at 5,057 acres and 65% contained. Most of the active fire is on the northeast edge, where burnout operations continue to secure the fire line. Heavier fuels in the forested areas are requiring extensive mop up. Firefighters continue to patrol and mop up around structures along Dick Creek Road. The western part of Sugarloaf Fire, Blue Basin Fire, and Schoolhouse Gulch Fire are being patrolled by firefighters.

The forecast for the rest of the week is a concern for fire managers. The forecast calls for continuing hot weather with low humidity and northwest winds gusting 20 to 25 mph. A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Friday and Saturday due to expected hot, dry weather with wind gusts to 30 mph.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 583707. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.