Cedar Creek Fire in Oregon Swells to Over 92,000 Acres With 0% Contained

by | Sep 13, 2022 | News

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The Lane County Sherrif's Office has lowered evacuation levels Monday, lifting the entire Oakridge area from Level 3 (Go Now) to Level 2 (Set). North of Waldo Lake Wilderness and Eastern Lane County, as well as western Deschutes County at this time, remain at Level 3. As of 7:30 am Monday, the Cedar Creek Fire remains at 0% containment.

The air quality, due to the smoke, remains unhealthy and is expected to continue for several more days. Smoke is still prompting an Air Quality Advisory for Klamath and Lake Counties until 12 pm on Wednesday.

Per Facebook update:

Update 07:30am due to infrared flight data overnight. The fire is now 92,548 acres and 0% contained. While fire growth was limited with the moderation in weather as compared to the weekend, heavy smoke production and transport continues impacting much of the fire area.
Resources assigned include:
68 Engines
21 Handcrews
14 Dozers
20 Masticators
9 Helicopters
3 Scoopers - water dropping airplanes
2 Air Attack Airplanes

 

Rural residents have had no choice but to flee their homes over the weekend, just before local officials slightly curbed evacuation orders Sunday night for just one of dozens of wildfires burning across the West. Nearly 1,500 Oregonians were ordered to evacuate, with nearly 6,500 on notice to be “set” to evacuate their homes.

For anyone in the area in need of food, FOOD For Lane County (FFLC) is hosting a Mobile Pantry distribution in Oakridge this Wednesday, September 14. from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Oakridge High School parking lot located at 47997 W. 1st Street.

Evacuations: Sign-up for emergency mobile alerts by going to oralert.gov Please check with Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4150 and Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office at 541-693-6911 for updates and changes. Go to https://bit.ly/3D51kvC to view a map.

Restrictions: Fire restrictions are in place on the Willamette National Forest and Deschutes National Forest.

Smoke
: Smoke Forecast Outlooks are available at https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook.


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Written By Tyler James

Tyler James, founder of That Oregon Life, is a true Oregon native whose love for his state runs deep. Since the inception of the blog in 2013, his unbridled passion for outdoor adventures and the natural beauty of Oregon has been the cornerstone of his work. As a father to two beautiful children, Tyler is always in pursuit of new experiences to enrich his family’s life. He curates content that not only reflects his adventures but also encourages others to set out and create precious memories in the majestic landscapes of Oregon. Tyler's vision and guidance are integral to his role as publisher and editor, shaping the blog into a source of inspiration for exploring the wonders of Oregon.

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