Approximate Location
43.598 latitude, -119.447 longitudeSummary
Effective TUESDAY, August 21:
What's OPEN in the Egley Complex vicinity:
- All roads and areas outside of the Egley Complex fire perimeter
- Delintment Lake, Emigrant, Falls, and Yellowjacket Recreation Sites as well as Allison Guard Station
What remains CLOSED in the Egley Complex vicinity:
- Motorized access on public lands within the Egley Complex fire perimeter. Access in this area is permitted by foot, horseback, or bicycle only.
If you're planning to visit the Egley wildfire complex area, traveling with a current closure map is essential. Maps can be obtained free of charge at the Burns District BLM office, the Emigrant Creek Ranger District office, the Malheur National Forest offices in Prairie City and John Day, or at B & B Sporting Goods in Hines.
Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service and Harney County officials are evaluating the Egley Complex closures periodically. For more information, please contact the Emigrant Creek Ranger District office at 541-573-4300 or the Malheur National Forest office at 541-575-3000.
Egley Complex Road Closure Map, as of August 21
Credit: Burns District BLM, Geographic Information Systems
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Friday July 06th, 2007 aprox 05:30 PM |
| Location | 10 miles north of Riley, Oregon |
| Incident Commander | Local Unit |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 449 |
|---|---|
| Size | 140,360 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Tuesday July 07th, 2020 aprox 10:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Timber, timber litter and understory, plantation trees, grass and brush vegetation |
| Fire Behavior | Interior surface fire consuming available fuels. |
| Significant Events | Lightning received on the Complex yesterday evening. Cabins and Lookouts were unwrapped (structure protection) today. The Egley Complex will be returned to the management of the local agencies at 6:00pm today; 07/24/07. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Continue to mop-up, hold and patrol all areas. Additionally, remove excess fire hose and equipment from the fireline. |
|---|---|
| Projected Movement | None |
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Medium |
| Containment Target | The current strategy is succeeding. |
| Remarks | Not available |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | 6-9, G-15 mph SW |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | 96 degrees |
| Current Humidity | 13 % |
