Fires burning in Eagle Cap Wilderness

Published 12:16 pm Sunday, August 28, 2022

BAKER CITY — Five lightning caused fires are burning in the Eagle Cap Wilderness, according to a Sunday, Aug. 28, press release from the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.

The fires are currently burning in remote areas and pose minimal threats private property and other values, the release said. Firefighters are closely monitoring fire activity and using strategies to protect homes and property near to the fire.

The 15-acre Sturgill Fire and the adjacent 324 Fire are in the North Minam Drainage and burning in mixed conifer. The 20-acre Nebo Fire is in the Upper Lick Creek Drainage. The one-tenth of an acre Goat 1 and adjacent Goat 2 fires are in the Upper Goat Creek Drainage and have shown very little fire activity in the last two days, the release said.

All fires are being managed for multiple resource benefits, including reducing fuel loading and enhancement of forest health, according to the release.

There are no closures, however the public is advised to use caution in these areas and can expect to see smoke and fire activity. Signs are posted at affected trailheads.