| Alder Creek Fire | |
|---|---|
| Date(s) | July 6, 2023 (2023-07-06) – present |
| Location | Wheeler County, Oregon |
| Statistics | |
| Burned area | 1,551 acres (628 ha) |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | under investigation |
| Map | |
| Perimeter of Alder Creek Fire (map data) | |
The Alder Creek Fire is an active wildfire in Wheeler County, Oregon. Ignited in the early afternoon at about 5 pm on July 6, 2023, the cause of the fire is still under investigation. The fire ultimately burned 1,551 acres (628 ha) of land.
History
The fire began near U.S. Route 19 at mile marker 81. As of July 8, 2023, it had burned 760 acres (310 ha) and was 0% contained. On July 15, 2023 the fire was fully contained. It ultimately destroyed a total of 1,551 acres (628 ha) of land.
Cause
The cause of the fire is currently unknown and under investigation.
Impact
No evacuations were ordered, and no structures or communities were threatened.
References
- ^ "NWCC :: Home". gacc.nifc.gov. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
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