Mill City Rural Fire Protection District

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Apr 12

Heavy Drizzle

54°F

44°F

Low

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, heavy, high temperatures forecasted for today.

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About

Mill City Rural Fire Protection District

The Mill City Rural Fire Protection District provides crucial fire protection services, emergency medical care, and rescue operations to Mill City, Oregon, and its surrounding rural areas. Based out of the main fire station at 400 1st Avenue, the district is known for its quick response times and effective emergency services, delivered by Fire Chief Leland Ohrt and his dedicated team of volunteer firefighters.

Public Contact Information

Website
https://www.ci.mill-city.or.us/fire-department
Public Status Page
https://beforeyouburn.com/a/mill-city-rural-fire-protection-district
Email
mcrfpd@gmail.com
Non-Emergency Phone
(503) 897-2390
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/MILLCITYVOLUNTEER/

The Mill City Rural Fire Protection District is committed to serving the fire protection and emergency response needs of Mill City and its surrounding communities. The district operates from its main fire station located at 400 1st Avenue and is led by Fire Chief Leland Ohrt. Chief Ohrt, along with a dedicated group of volunteer firefighters, ensures high-quality service and swift responses to emergencies. The district focuses on maintaining a high level of preparedness through continuous training, active community engagement, and collaboration with neighboring agencies. The mission of the Mill City Rural Fire Protection District is to enhance public safety, promote fire prevention, and provide dependable emergency services to protect the lives and property of the community it serves.

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7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

Mill City Rural Fire Protection District, 400 S 1st Ave, Mill City, OR 97360, USA

Today

Apr 12

53.5°F 44°F

Heavy Drizzle

Low Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, heavy, high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	6:29am - 7:51pm
Precipitation	63%, 2.7 mm
Rel. Humidity	74 - 100 %
Winds	N 5.6 - 13 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.31 m³/m³

Mon

Apr 13

48.2°F 43.2°F

Slight Continuous Rain

Low Fire Conditions

Rain, not freezing, continuous, slight, high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	6:28am - 7:52pm
Precipitation	66%, 8.27 mm
Rel. Humidity	75 - 95 %
Winds	WNW 7.2 - 14.8 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.31 m³/m³

Tue

Apr 14

47.1°F 42.1°F

Light Continuous Snow

Low Fire Conditions

Continuous fall of snowflakes, slight, elevated winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	6:26am - 7:53pm
Precipitation	99%, 10.07 mm
Rel. Humidity	73 - 98 %
Winds	WSW 7.2 - 27.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.29 m³/m³

Wed

Apr 15

43.2°F 35.1°F

Slight Snow Showers

Low Fire Conditions

Snow shower(s), slight, elevated winds forecasted for today.

Daylight	6:24am - 7:54pm
Precipitation	99%, 36.6 mm
Rel. Humidity	91 - 100 %
Winds	WSW 8.6 - 33.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.34 m³/m³

Thu

Apr 16

44.1°F 27.5°F

Slight Snow Showers

Low Fire Conditions

Snow shower(s), slight, Generally favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight	6:23am - 7:56pm
Precipitation	80%, 5 mm
Rel. Humidity	96 - 100 %
Winds	SW 3.4 - 7.8 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.32 m³/m³

Fri

Apr 17

48.4°F 37.8°F

Slight Freezing Drizzle

Low Fire Conditions

Drizzle, freezing, slight, Generally favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight	6:21am - 7:57pm
Precipitation	15%, 0.5 mm
Rel. Humidity	87 - 100 %
Winds	SSE 4.5 - 6.5 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.28 m³/m³

Sat

Apr 18

59.6°F 36.9°F

Slight Drizzle

Low Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, Generally favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight	6:19am - 7:58pm
Precipitation	33%, 2.1 mm
Rel. Humidity	64 - 100 %
Winds	SE 5.9 - 8.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.27 m³/m³

** Yellow or Red highlights indicates more dangerous fire weather conditions. Please verify burning status with your local fire agency.

Weather source: noaa.gov. Updated Apr 12 11:04pm.

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