- Cougar Creek Update
Released: 8/19/2009
John Day, OR - Malheur National Forest officials have lifted the closure in Strawberry Mountain Wilderness, which has been in effect due to the Cougar Creek Fire. Fire officials have announced that... - Blue Mountain Transitions The Fire to a Type 3 Organization
Released: 8/2/2009
This will be the final update from the Blue Mountain Interagency Incident Management Team. The fire will transition to a Type 3 organization Monday, August 3, 2009 at 6:00 A.M. All questions should... - Sunday Morning Update 8/2/09
Released: 8/2/2009
The Cougar Creek Fire is at 1052 acres this morning and is 85% contained. A rappel crew was inserted by helicopter yesterday to work hot spots in the area of Sheep Rock at the north end of the fire.... - Saturday Morning Update: August 1, 2009
Released: 8/1/2009
Cougar Creek FIRE UPDATE Fire Information: (541) 575-10176:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. bluemountainteam@gmail.com The Cougar Creek Fire is currently being managed by the Blue Mountain Interagency Incident... - Friday Morning Update: July 31, 2009
Released: 7/31/2009
The Cougar Creek Fire is currently managed by the Blue Mountain Interagency Incident Management Team. The fire is located 10 miles south of John Day in the Malheur National Forest inside the... - Where Do The Animals Go During a Wildfire?
Released: 7/30/2009
Where do the animals go during and after the wildfire Wildlife moves away from fire areas during active burning; however, they usually do not move far. Fires often burn in a mosaic pattern, creating... - Will The Forest Recover?
Released: 7/30/2009
Will the forest recover The Cougar Creek Fire is in the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness Area. While the Cougar Creek Fire is being actively suppressed, this area is generally managed to promote... - Thursday Morning Update
Released: 7/30/2009
Moderate fire activity is expected today with short duration up slope runs and some spotting. Firefighters began burnout operations on the northeast side of the fire yesterday, continuing through... - Wednesday Morning Update
Released: 7/29/2009
Low to moderate fire activity is expected today with possible increased activity in late afternoon. Single and group tree torching and short uphill runs are anticipated later in the day. The fire is...
Unit Information
Malheur National Forest (North)
U.S. Forest Service
141 Patterson Bridge Rd
John Day, OR 97845
U.S. Forest Service
141 Patterson Bridge Rd
John Day, OR 97845
Recent Articles
- Cougar Creek Update
News - 8/19/2009 - Blue Mountain Transitions The Fire to a Type 3 Organization
News - 8/2/2009 - Sunday Morning Update 8/2/09
News - 8/2/2009 - Saturday Morning Update: August 1, 2009
News - 8/1/2009
Incident Cooperators
- USDA Forest Service
- Oregon Department of Forestry
