Monkey Creek and Boneyard Fires merge, Battle Mountain Complex over 135,000 acres

UKIAH, Ore. -- Updated at 1:15 p.m.: The Battle Mountain Complex is now 135,229 acres and 2% contained.

The Battle Mountain Complex started as a series of lightning fires on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024, near Ukiah, Oregon. The complex total is 135,229 acres and 2% containment. Below is a list of up to date information on both fires.

NF Owen Fire Acreage: 4,485

NF Owen Fire Containment: 45%

Monkey Creek Acreage: 130,744

Monkey Creek Fire Containment: 0%

Level 3 (GO NOW!) Evacuations:

-UMC-307, UMC-309, UMC-311, UMC-323, & UMC-325

-North from Forest Service Road 21 to the approximate intersection of Forest Service Road 21 and Forest Service Road 2104 and East from Board Creek Road to the East Morrow County line

Level 2 (BE SET!) Evacuations:

-UKI-313, UMC-319, UMC-321, & UMC-327

Level 1 (GET READY) Evacuations:

-UMC-301, UMC-303, UMC-305, UMC-315, & UMC-317

Find your evacuation zone listed online at https://protect.genasys.com/search

Evacuation Shelters:

-Grant Union High School

911 S Canyon Blvd, John Day, OR 97845, USA

-Seneca City Hall

106 Ave A, Seneca, OR 97873, USA

Animal Shelters:

-Grant County Fairgrounds

411 NW Bridge St, John Day, OR 97845

Closures:

-A road closure remains in effect for Highway 395, between mile posts 50 through 90, beginning 35 miles South of Pilot Rock.

Battle Mountain Complex Resources: There are 841 total personnel on this fire, including 22 hand crews, 40 engines, 20 water tenders, 14 dozers, and 6 helicopters.

Battle Mountain Complex Cost: The estimated cost of this firefight is already up to $5.5 million.

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