Approximate Location
44.343 latitude, -121.806 longitudeSummary
The GW Fire was initially reported at 7:30 am, on August 31, 2007, in the Mt .Washington Wilderness area. Firefighting resources aggressively attacked the fire within the wilderness area using handcrews, helicopters, and air tankers. Strong, gusty westerly winds blew the fire out of the Wilderness east toward Black Butte Ranch. The Black Butte Ranch was evacuated on September 3 due to active fire behavior. Resident were allowed back September 4 when fire activity diminished. The Ranch remains at a Level 1 Evacuation Notice. This means residents and visitors should be kept advised as conditions may change. The fire is burning on USDA Forest lands and on State protected private lands.
Past and any future updates are posted on http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/centraloregon/fire/conditions/fire-news.shtml
Current contact information as of 9/18/2007 for the GW Fire is the Sisters Ranger District Office at 541-549-7700. Office hours are 8 am-4:30 pm M-F.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Friday August 31st, 2007 aprox 06:30 AM |
| Location | 2 miles N W of Black Butte Ranch, Oregon |
| Incident Commander | Mike Appling |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 396 |
|---|---|
| Size | 7,357 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Thursday July 09th, 2020 aprox 11:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | 10 Timber (litter and understory) Fuel models 10 & 11 |
| Fire Behavior | Active surface fire limited to unburned islands. |
| Significant Events | Mop-up continues. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Secure, hold and mop-up established control lines. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Medium |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Containment Target | 9/11/2007 |
| Remarks | Not available |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | 9 gusts 21 mph W |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | 90 degrees |
| Current Humidity | 9 % |
