October 2, 2024 – Oregon Department of Forestry: Facebook Post
La Grande, Ore – Update on #MeraFire2024 9:45 p.m. 10/2/24 – Oregon Department of Forestry – Northeast Oregon District La Grande unit Engines, #NEODistrict Dozer, with the assistance of the City of La Grande Fire Department, La Grande Rural Fire Protection District, Union County Sheriff’s Office, have containment on the wildfire on Fox Hill. It is under an acreage in size and firefighters will continue mop up operations through the night. Resources will make sure there are no hotspots that may have potential for flare ups. Cause of fire is under investigation.
This is a reminder that fire danger is still HIGH, and we remain in fire season until we have significant amount of precipitation.
We ask everyone to please take extra precautions when you are out enjoying the outdoors and follow the current fire regulations. For more fire prevention restrictions in the Northeast Oregon District call: (541) 975-3027.
To report a fire, call the Blue Mountain Interagency Dispatch Center at (541) 963-7171 or call 9-1-1.
#fireseason2024
Download Right Now Oregon on the Google Play Store
About the Author
Discover more from Right Now Oregon
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
