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Alder Creek Fire
Date(s)July 6, 2023 (2023-07-06) – present
Location Wheeler County, Oregon
Statistics
Burned area1,551 acres (628 ha)
Ignition
Causeunder 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). [1]

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. [1] On July 15, 2023 the fire was fully contained. It ultimately destroyed a total of 1,551 acres (628 ha).

Cause

The cause of the fire is currently unknown and under investigation. [1]

Impact

No evacuations were ordered, and no structures and communities were threatened. [1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "NWCC :: Home". gacc.nifc.gov. Retrieved July 8, 2023.