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Rowe Creek Complex Managed by ODF CIMT 1

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The Rowe Creek Complex wildfire management was transferred to Oregon Department of Forestry Complex Incident Management Team 1 (ODF CIMT 1) as of September 9, 2026.

The complex consists of multiple lightning-caused fires ignited between July 5 and July 24, 2026, primarily in Wheeler County, Oregon. Current closures remain in effect for areas of the BLM Prineville District and Ochoco National Forest due to hazardous post-fire conditions.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orprd-rowe-creek-complex
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  • The Rowe Creek Complex wildfire management was transferred to Oregon Department of Forestry Complex Incident Management Team 1 (ODF CIMT 1) as of September 9, 2026On September 9th, CAIIMT 4 transferred command of the incident to ODF CIMT 1.
  • The complex consists of multiple lightning-caused fires ignited between July 5 and July 24, 2026Primary fires original names (start dates): Twickenham (7/05), Crosswhite (7/15), Camel Hump (7/15), Cove Creek (7/15), Brewer (7/15), Red Rock (7/15), Pat's Cabin (7/16), 0502 (7/16), Cherry Creek (7/16), Box Springs (7/17), 0571 (7/22), 0594 (7/24), and Green Mountain (7/24)
  • The fires were primarily in Wheeler County, OregonThe Rowe Creek Complex is a cluster of lightning-caused wildfires with the majority of land impacted in Wheeler County, Oregon.
  • Current closures remain in effect for areas of the BLM Prineville DistrictClosures remain in effect for areas of the BLM Prineville District and Ochoco National Forest due to hazardous post-fire conditions.
  • Current closures remain in effect for areas of the Ochoco National ForestClosures remain in effect for areas of the BLM Prineville District and Ochoco National Forest due to hazardous post-fire conditions.
  • The closures are due to hazardous post-fire conditionsClosures remain in effect for areas of the BLM Prineville District and Ochoco National Forest due to hazardous post-fire conditions.

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