Wildfire — Ochoco-john Day Highlands, Oregon

2018-09-07 to 2018-09-15 · Ochoco-john Day Highlands, Oregon

Event narrative

The Tepee fire burned in mixed grass, sagebrush and open timber, 10 miles southeast of Bend. The fire was caused by an abandoned campfire and burned 2,064 acres. Some evacuation orders were issued during the early days of the fire.

Wider weather episode

The Tepee fire burned an area 10 miles southeast of Bend in Deschutes county.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 774654. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.