Wheeler County Fire & Rescue

Wheeler County Fire & Rescue

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Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Jul 20

Wheeler County Fire & Rescue
Cloudy
78°F
66°F

Moderate

Clouds generally forming or developing, low relative humidity and high temperatures forecasted for today.

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Wheeler County Fire & Rescue

Wheeler County Fire & Rescue provides essential fire protection and emergency response services to the residents of Wheeler County, Oregon.

Wheeler County Fire & Rescue has been serving the community with dedication and professionalism, focusing on safeguarding lives and property. The agency is committed to providing rapid and effective emergency response services, including fire suppression, rescue operations, and emergency medical services. With a team of trained and dedicated volunteers, the department plays a crucial role in promoting fire safety and preparedness in the region. Their mission is to enhance community resilience through education, prevention, and efficient emergency response. Wheeler County Fire & Rescue continues to adapt and grow to meet the evolving needs of the community it serves.

7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

Wheeler County Fire & Rescue, Po Box 447, Fossil, Or 97830

Today

Jul 20
78.4°F 65.5°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, low relative humidity and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight 5:33am - 8:40pm
Precipitation 19%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 23 - 43 %
Winds ESE 8.6 - 13.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.12 m³/m³

Tue

Jul 21
86.8°F 62°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, low relative humidity, elevated winds, and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight 5:34am - 8:39pm
Precipitation 4%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 25 - 44 %
Winds N 9.6 - 14.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.11 m³/m³

Wed

Jul 22
92.5°F 70.8°F
Cloudy
High Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, elevated winds and very high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight 5:35am - 8:38pm
Precipitation 19%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 17 - 51 %
Winds SW 11 - 19 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.11 m³/m³

Thu

Jul 23
94.3°F 65.5°F
Slight Drizzle
High Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, very high winds and very high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight 5:36am - 8:37pm
Precipitation 22%, 0.3 mm
Rel. Humidity 14 - 65 %
Winds W 20.8 - 24.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.11 m³/m³

Fri

Jul 24
88.7°F 60.8°F
Clear
Moderate Fire Conditions

Cloud development not observed or not observable, elevated winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight 5:37am - 8:36pm
Precipitation 0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 20 - 72 %
Winds NW 18.4 - 19.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.11 m³/m³

Sat

Jul 25
82°F 57.4°F
Clear
Moderate Fire Conditions

Cloud development not observed or not observable, elevated winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight 5:38am - 8:35pm
Precipitation 0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 20 - 64 %
Winds WNW 16.6 - 20.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.11 m³/m³

Sun

Jul 26
84.1°F 54.2°F
Clear
Moderate Fire Conditions

Cloud development not observed or not observable, elevated winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight 5:40am - 8:34pm
Precipitation 0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 17 - 70 %
Winds WNW 13.8 - 20.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.10 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 Jul 20 9:15pm.

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Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF)

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) protects 16 million acres of Oregon's public and private forestlands from wildfire, manages 800,000+ acres of Oregon's state forests, enforces the Oregon Forest Practices Act and other rules and laws to conserve Oregon's forests, assists private forestland owners, and works with urban communities to help sustain Oregon's most "lived-in" forests - trees in urban areas, city parks, neighborhoods, and open spaces. ODF serves Oregonians by helping to keep forests healthy, working, and sustainable.

State of Oregon

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