Crockets Knob Fire, Prairie City, OR (2026)

10/07/2022

❗️NOTICE:
This page is inactive. For information regarding Crockets K**b Fire, contact Malheur National Forest Supervisor’s Office @ 541-575-3000.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/malheur
[email protected]

09/16/2022

The Malheur and Umatilla National Forests have further decreased the closure area surrounding the Crockets K**b fire, effective September 15, 2022. However, a modified area closure remains in effect. The revised closure prohibits public entry to National Forest lands surrounding the Crockets K**b Fire and includes all lands, roads and trails, as described below.

The area closure begins at the junction of County Road 20 and Forest Service Road (FSR) 45, goes east to Sunshine Guard Station, north on FSR 2000909 to the junction with FSR 4550, northeast on FSR 4555 then northeast passed the Sunrise Butte Trailhead until it turns into Trail #255. From there, the closure goes northeast to the junction of Trail #251 and Trail #3001, then turns northwest along Trail #3001 to the South Fork Desolation Trailhead. The closure boundary follows South Fork Desolation Trail ( #3001) to the northwest until it turns in to FSR 45 then runs southwest to the junction with FSR 4560, then southeast back to the junction of County Road 20.
All Boundary roads and trails will be closed EXCEPT County Road 20 and FSR 45 from the junction of FSR 45 and County Road 20 to the junction of FSR 45 and FSR 4560.

For full area closure information please visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/malheur/alerts-notices/...

To view the map in higher-resolution:https://www.fs.usda.gov/.../FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1060725.pdf

Closure signs will be posted on the ground and detailed maps of the closure information will be available on the Forest website and at any Forest office.
Forest officials advise the public to use caution when traveling on the Forest, as roads and trails could be impacted by hazards such as trees, rocks or boulders. There will continue to be fire vehicles and traffic in the area. Forest conditions can be dynamic this time of year and likely to change throughout the day and week.
Many places in the Blue Mountains have limited or no cell phone coverage. Forest visitors are encouraged to have a forest map and always plan an evacuation route in the event of a wildfire.

For additional information on forest conditions, public use restrictions and current fire activity, please visit:
Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/malheur
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8301
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MalheurNationalForest
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MalheurNF

09/14/2022

**bFire Update
HIGH DESERT TYPE 3 TEAM
Incident Commander: Ron Simpson
September 14, 2022

Thursday will be the High Desert Type 3 Team’s last day managing the Crockets K**b Fire. Management of remaining firefighting resources will transition to the local Malheur National Forest fire management.

Due to decreased fire activity, this will be the last daily update. If conditions change, information will be shared via the Crockets K**b Fire’s Facebook and Inciweb.

Weather: Today will be dry with light winds. Temperatures will be in the low-70s, and the minimal relative humidity will be near 25 percent. Widespread smoke haze will be visible throughout the area.

Operations: Yesterday two excavators began conducting suppression repairs on the fire. One excavator worked along FSR 4555 and the other along interior containment lines near Indian Rock Lookout. The excavators were scattering fuels and constructing water bars. Crews continued to patrol containment lines all around the fire looking for any remaining heat. For the foreseeable future, firefighters will continue focusing on suppression repairs, monitoring and patrol along containment lines.

Closures and Evacuations: There are no county evacuation alerts, and County Road 20 (Middle Fork Road) is open to all motorists.

The Malheur and Umatilla National Forests’ fire area closure remains in effect for areas east of FSR 45. However, the Forests’ will likely reduce the closure area within the next day or two. To stay informed about closure information, please continue checking: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/malheur/notices/?cid=STELPRD3845529

Smoke may be visible to nearby communities and Forest visitors. Smoke and air quality impacts within the state can be monitored by visiting: http://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com

The Malheur National Forest’s Public Use Restriction is Phase C on the Blue Mountain and Prairie City Ranger Districts. No campfires or personal chainsaw use is allowed. The Umatilla National Forest remains in Phase B, which allows campfires only in designated campgrounds and recreation sites. For more information, please go to: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/malheur/fire, and
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/umatilla/alerts-notices.

Fire Danger remains Extreme for the surrounding area. The public can help us by making good decisions when they recreate on public lands and by following local fire restrictions.

Quick Facts:
SIZE: 4,287 Acres*
CONTAINMENT: 80%
CAUSE: Lightning
PERSONNEL: 155
LOCATION: 19 miles north of Prairie City

FIRE INFORMATION:
541-625-0892
[email protected]
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CrocketsK**bFire
INCIWEB: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8355/

* Acres reduced due to more accurate mapping.

09/14/2022

**bFire 09.14.22
Size: 4,287 Acres
Containment: 80%
Personnel: 155

* Acreage reduced due to more accurate mapping.

09/13/2022

Another before and after showing the suppression repair work that was done by the . Notice in the first photo (before) all the piles of heavy fuels and the bare ground. In the second photo (after) the piles of heavy fuels were spread out and the bare ground was covered.
Photo courtesy of Dani McCauley, Resource Advisor 📸

09/13/2022

Crockets K**b Fire Update
HIGH DESERT TYPE 3 TEAM
Incident Commander: Ron Simpson
September 13, 2022

Weather: Today will have increased chance of thunderstorms. Gusty and erratic winds are likely near developing storm cells. Temperatures will be in the upper-70s, and the minimal relative humidity will be near 30 percent. Winds will be light, except near storm cells. Widespread smoke haze will be visible throughout the area.

Operations: Yesterday crews continued suppression repairs along FSR 45, including chipping and spreading bales of straw. The straw will help reduce erosion by covering bare ground and slowing water run-off. Several hand crews worked closely with resource advisors scattering fuels and constructing water bars along containment lines. Today several excavators will begin suppression repairs along FSR 4555 and near Indian Rock Lookout. The excavators will be used to help spread heavy fuels, construct water bars and smooth out mounds of debris and dirt.

Closures and Evacuations: There are no county evacuation alerts, and County Road 20 (Middle Fork Road) is open to all motorists.

The Malheur and Umatilla National Forests’ fire area closure remains in effect for areas east of FSR 45. For complete closure information, please go to: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/malheur/notices/?cid=STELPRD3845529

Smoke may be visible to nearby communities and Forest visitors. Smoke and air quality impacts within the state can be monitored by visiting: http://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com

The Malheur National Forest’s Public Use Restriction is Phase C on the Blue Mountain and Prairie City Ranger Districts. No campfires or personal chainsaw use is allowed. The Umatilla National Forest remains in at Phase B, which allows campfires only in designated campgrounds and recreation sites. For more information, please go to: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/malheur/fire, and
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/umatilla/alerts-notices.

Fire Danger remains Extreme for the surrounding area. The vegetation is still very dry, and one spark or ember could start a significant fire. The public can help us by making good decisions when they recreate on public lands and by following local fire restrictions.

Quick Facts:
SIZE: 4,331 Acres
CONTAINMENT: 75%
CAUSE: Lightning
PERSONNEL: 171
LOCATION: 19 miles north of Prairie City

FIRE INFORMATION:
541-625-0892
[email protected]
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CrocketsK**bFire
INCIWEB: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8355/

TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION
There is a Temporary Flight Restriction over the Crockets K**b Fire area. Wildfires are a No Drone Zone - if you fly, we can’t.

09/13/2022

**bFire 09.13.22
Size: 4,331 Acres
Containment: 75%
Personnel: 171

09/12/2022

Below are before and after photos showing an example of suppression repairs being done on the **bFire. A handline went through a stream, which was beginning to channelize. Crews dispersed fuels to reduce erosion and protect the stream. Resources advisors worked with the to complete this work.

Photo courtesy of Dani McCauley, Resource Advisor 📸

09/12/2022

Crockets K**b Fire Update
HIGH DESERT TYPE 3 TEAM
Incident Commander: Ron Simpson
September 12, 2022

Weather: Today will be another dry day with relative humidity dropping into the 20s. Widespread smoke will persist in the area due to all fires Oregon and surrounding states. Temperatures will reach the low-80s today and winds should be calm. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon.

Operations: Yesterday crews were chipping and cleaning up along the FSR 45 and other containment lines. Chipping will continue today along FSR 45 north of Indian Rock Lookout. Crews have been successful mopping up remaining heat along containment lines; thus, the percent containment has increased over the past several days. Some small interior pockets of unburned vegetation could potentially flare up but should not threaten containment lines. Crews conducted suppression repairs on FSR 4555 and on contingency lines near Myrtle Butte and south of Indian Rock Lookout yesterday. Suppression repairs will continue today along several containment lines. Indian Rock Lookout is back now fully staffed.

Closures and Evacuations: There are no county evacuation alerts, and County Road 20 (Middle Fork Road) is open to all motorists.

The Malheur and Umatilla National Forests’ fire area closure remains in effect for areas east of FSR 45. For complete closure information, please go to: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/malheur/notices/?cid=STELPRD3845529

Smoke may be visible to nearby communities and Forest visitors. Smoke and air quality impacts within the state can be monitored by visiting: http://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com

The Malheur National Forest’s Public Use Restriction is Phase C on the Blue Mountain and Prairie City Ranger Districts. No campfires or personal chainsaw use is allowed. The Umatilla National Forest remains in at Phase B, which allows campfires only in designated campgrounds and recreation sites. For more information, please go to: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/malheur/fire, and
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/umatilla/alerts-notices.

Fire Danger remains Extreme for the surrounding area. The vegetation is still very dry, and one spark or ember could start a significant fire. The public can help us by making good decisions when they recreate on public lands and by following local fire restrictions.

Quick Facts:
SIZE: 4,337 Acres
CONTAINMENT: 75%
CAUSE: Lightning
PERSONNEL: 273
LOCATION: 19 miles north of Prairie City

FIRE INFORMATION:
541-625-0892
[email protected]
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CrocketsK**bFire
INCIWEB: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8355/

TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION
There is a Temporary Flight Restriction over the Crockets K**b Fire area. Wildfires are a No Drone Zone - if you fly, we can’t.

09/12/2022

**bFire 09.12.22
Size: 4,337 Acres
Containment: 75%
Personnel: 273

09/12/2022

You likely have noticed a lot of smoke in the area today, This smoke is coming from other fires burning in Oregon and surrounding states. Currently air quality in John Day, OR is "Moderate". Unusually sensitive people should avoid outdoor activities; go inside if you start having symptoms. For more information on air quality go to https://www.airnow.gov/

Picture was taken looking south from Sumpter, OR.

09/11/2022

**bFire Update
HIGH DESERT TYPE 3 TEAM
Incident Commander: Ron Simpson
September 11, 2022

High Desert Type 3 Incident Management Team took command of the Crockets K**b Fire today.

Weather: Today will be slightly warmer with calm terrain driven winds. Temperatures will reach the low-80s and relative humidity will drop into the upper teens. Moisture will steadily increase today with expected cloud cover by this evening.

Operations: Yesterday crews continued pulling hoses and excess equipment from containment lines. Much of the chipping and cleanup was completed along FSR 45 yesterday, and some work will continue today along other containment lines. Crews are checking containment lines for any remnant heat and mopping up using hand tools. Crews continue with suppression repairs along FSR 45 and other containment lines. Helicopters are available to assist firefighters if needed.

Closures and Evacuations: Grant County has lifted the Level One evacuation advisory in the area of the fire, and County Road 20 (Middle Fork Road) has been fully reopened.

Today the National Forests’ closure area will decrease in size. The Forest areas west of FSR 45 will once again be open to the public. For complete closure information, please go to: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/malheur/notices/?cid=STELPRD3845529

Smoke may be visible to nearby communities and Forest visitors. Smoke and air quality impacts within the state can be monitored by visiting: http://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com

The Malheur National Forest’s Public Use Restriction is Phase C on the Blue Mountain and Prairie City Ranger Districts. No campfires or personal chainsaw use is allowed. The Umatilla National Forest remains in at Phase B, which allows campfires only in designated campgrounds and recreation sites. For more information, please go to: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/malheur/fire, and
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/umatilla/alerts-notices.

Fire Danger remains High for the surrounding area. The vegetation is still very dry, and one spark or ember could start a significant fire. The public can help us by making good decisions when they recreate on public lands and by following local fire restrictions.

Quick Facts:
SIZE: 4,337 Acres
CONTAINMENT: 70%
CAUSE: Lightning
PERSONNEL: 410
LOCATION: 19 miles north of Prairie City

FIRE INFORMATION:
541-625-0892
[email protected]
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CrocketsK**bFire
INCIWEB: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8355/

TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION
There is a Temporary Flight Restriction over the Crockets K**b Fire area. Wildfires are a No Drone Zone - if you fly, we can’t.

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