Lone Rock fire at 83,922 acres; fire still level 3, go now!

•BLM: 2,105

•FS: 3,400

• Ministry of State Lands: 64

•Unprotected areas: 46,083

*There was no Infrared last night, so the surface area remains the same.

***The National Weather Service has issued a RED FLAG WARNING from 11:00 a.m. Saturday morning through 11:00 p.m. Sunday evening due to hot, dry and unstable conditions***

The formation of pyrocumulus and potential plume-dominated fire behavior is possible over the next few days. If this occurs, fire could spread rapidly in any direction and the spotting distance could be over a mile. During today’s morning briefing, fire managers emphasized safety and situational awareness with critical fire forecasts for the next two days.

Firefighters have been working around the clock to protect homes and buildings while also actively trying to establish a containment line around the Lone Rock Fire, a wildfire fueled by flashing fuels, warm weather and dry fuels. Operations leaders have assigned resources to three different shifts: day shift, swing shift and night shift.

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(From the Wheeler County Sheriff at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 19)

Attention residents of Spray, Oregon:

Due to the ongoing emergency situation, all residents are ordered to EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY.

There is a designated emergency shelter at Wheeler High School, 600 EB St, Fossil, Oregon.

Stay safe and follow all instructions from emergency personnel.

Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office