Wildfire — Cascades in Lane County, Oregon
2021-08-01 to 2021-08-31 · Cascades in Lane County, Oregon
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
A wildland firefighter was fatally injured while working the Gales Fire as part of the Middle Fork Complex. He was struck by a falling tree. By the end of the month around 27 thousand acres were burned.
Wider weather episode
The Middle Fork Complex started in late July in the Willamette National Forest and continued through August. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. A firefighter was fatality injured while working the Gales Fire.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 972552. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.