Wildfire — North Central Oregon, Oregon

2018-08-01 to 2018-08-02 · North Central Oregon, Oregon

Event narrative

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Wider weather episode

The Substation Fire started on private land southeast of The Dalles, Oregon, on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 and grew quickly. Driven by strong winds, the fire moved more than 18 miles in the first burning period and crossed multiple agency jurisdictions. The fire covered an area that extended from 5 miles south of The Dalles, to 2 miles west of Moro, to the limits of Grass Valley, in both Wasco and Sherman counties in Oregon. One person died while operating a tractor cutting a fire line. Also a historic homestead was lost. Fire is being investigated as possible arson.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 764072. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.