As the Bedrock Fire in the Willamette National Forest edges closer to containment, currently at 57% over its vast 31,579-acre expanse, the focus of firefighters is pivoting to address newer fires ignited by recent lightning surges throughout the state. This rapid shift in priorities reflects the words of the Bedrock Fire Incident Management Team: “With the Bedrock Fire situation improving, resources are now being directed towards tackling newer incidents like Horse Creek and Pothole.”
One significant concern is the McKenzie River corridor to the east of Blue River. After the recent lightning on Thursday evening, this region experienced the sudden emergence of the Horse Creek Fire. This blaze, situated near the Lookout Fire, swelled from 4 acres to 25 in a brief period. As a result, Level 2 evacuation warnings, signaling residents to be prepared to evacuate immediately, were issued for multiple areas, including Horse Creek Rd., Hall Rd., Sullivan Ln., Alma Dr., and others.
Aug. 27 Map Illustration of the Bedrock Fire. (Courtesy of Bedrock Fire Incident Management Team)
In another alarming development in Sisters, Oregon, a wildfire close to Mink Lake in the Three Sisters Wilderness
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