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Lightning-sparked Boneyard Fire in Grant County burns over 14,000 acres; one home, two outbuildings destroyed
MONUMENT, Ore. (KTVZ) – The 4-day-old lightning-sparked Boneyard fire about 10 miles north of Monument has grown to nearly 15,000 acres, destroying a home and two outbuildings while prompting evacuations ahead of Sunday's red flag warning and threat of more lightning. Here's Sunday evening's update on the fire:. MONUMENT,...
Falls Fire is 16% contained at 132,951 acres on Monday
UPDATE – 7/22 at 9:50 a.m. – (From Falls Fire 2024) Size: 132,751 Start Date: July 10, 2024 Location: 13 Miles NW of Burns, Oregon Containment: 16% Total Personnel: 1,655 Cause: Human-caused, under investigation Structures Triaged: Residences: 284; Commercial: 85; Outbuildings: 460 Resources Assigned: 46 hand crews, 108 engines, 25 bulldozers, 32 water tenders Aerial resources available to the fire: two helicopters, and single-engine air tankers (SEATS)
Air quality alert for Oregon Wednesday
An air quality alert was issued in effect until Wednesday at 2 p.m. for Crook, Grant, Morrow, Umatilla, Union and Wheeler counties. According to the National Weather Service, "Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. A Smoke Air Quality Advisory has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes runny nose aggravate heart and lung diseases and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition."
Update: Air quality alert affecting Grant and Morrow counties Sunday
On Sunday at 12:07 a.m. an updated air quality alert was issued valid until 3 p.m. for Grant and Morrow counties. According to the National Weather Service, "Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 p.m. MONDAY. A Smoke Air Quality Advisory has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes runny nose aggravate heart and lung diseases and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition."
Monument, Kimberly & more at Level 3, Go Now! evacuation order
MONUMENT – UPDATE 7/20 at 8pm – (From Grant County Emergency Management) Boneyard Fire Evacuation Notifications – Grant County. Due to fire activity in the northern county, the following areas have new evacuaion notices:. A. All of NW Grant County South to HWY 19 and 402, East...
Falls Fire estimated at 114,236 acres on Friday
UPDATE – 7/19 – (From Falls Fire 2024) Please join us for our latest public meeting to learn more about the Falls Fire’s current status. Location: The Grant County Regional Airport – 72000 Airport Road, John Day, OR 97845. In the large conference room. Attend to...
Update: Air quality alert for Grant and Morrow counties Sunday
An updated air quality alert was issued in effect until Sunday at midnight for Grant and Morrow counties. According to the National Weather Service, "Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 p.m. MONDAY. A Smoke Air Quality Advisory has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes runny nose aggravate heart and lung diseases and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition."
Boneyard Fire near Monument prompts evacuations at Top Road
MONUMENT – The following is a press release from Grant County Emergency Management:. (From Grant County Emergency Management) Boneyard Fire Evacuation notifications – Grant County. UPDATE: Due to fire behavior, Top Road and the adjacent properties are all considered to be in Level 3, Go Now evacuation status....
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