Eagle Cap Wilderness Fires being managed

Baker City, Ore.–August 29, 2022 – The Sturgill/324, Nebo, and Goat Mountain fires continue to progress in the Eagle Cap Wilderness. To the extent possible, the fires are being managed for resource benefits, including reducing fuel loads and enhancing forest health, and to play a natural role on the landscape while protecting values such as infrastructure and private inholdings.

Increased fire behavior associated with warmer and drier weather is expected throughout the week and this activity continues to be within the expected and desired fire effects. Smoke will continue to be visible from surrounding communities, particularly in the afternoons. Smoke is also expected to settle in valleys and drainage bottoms overnight. Fire spread and behavior will continue to be monitored by firefighters from the air and on the ground.

The Sturgill/324 Fires are approximately 40 acres in total, burning mostly in ground fuels with occasional isolated single tree and small group torching. The Nebo Fire is a little over 70 acres and is slowly moving towards the southeast. The Goat Fires remain fairly inactive.