Lone Rock Fire, well over 100,000 acres, still prompting evacuations

LONE ROCK, Ore. -- Updated at 10:45 a.m.: The Lone Rock Fire is now 116,563 acres and 40% contained.

The Lone Rock Fire started on July 13th, 2024, three miles north of Lone Rock in Gilliam County. It's since spread into Wheeler and Morrow counties. Below is up to date information.

Morrow County Level 3 (GO NOW!) Evacuations: From the West County Line along Buttermilk Canyon to HWY 207, Mile Post 10 South of Hardman to the South Morrow County line

https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/de78333b0d2544f7a320142174aa20ae

Evacuation Resources:

• An evacuation center has been set up at the Wheeler High School (600 E B Street, Fossil, Ore.). A large animal shelter is available at the County Fairgrounds (720 E 3rd Street in Fossil, Ore.).

• The Red Cross will be setting up a temporary shelter at the Heppner Elementary School.

Acreage: 116,563

Containment: 40%

Resources: 819 total personnel

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