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Little Yamsay Fire

The 2024 Little Yamsay Fire was a wildfire that burned in Klamath County, Oregon from April 20 to May 13, 2024. The fire was utilized to help break up the forests around Klamath Falls, and was 100% contained as of August 2024. It was the first wildfire of the 2024 Oregon wildfire season,[2] and was the 11th-largest as of August 2.

Little Yamsay Fire
Part of the 2024 Oregon wildfires
Smoke column from the fire as seen on Silver Lake Road
Date(s)
  • April 20, 2024 (2024-04-20) –
  • May 13, 2024 (2024-05-13)
Statistics
Perimeter100% contained
Burned area6,340 acres (2,566 ha; 10 sq mi; 26 km2)
Impacts
Deaths0
Non-fatal injuries0
Damage$5.3 million (2024 USD)[1]
Ignition
CauseLightning
MotiveUtilized to help prevent future wildfires

Progression

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The fire was first reported at around 6:00 p.m. on April 20.[3][4] The fire slowly grew in acreage until May 1, where it reached a size of 240 acres. 100 personnel were assigned to the fire.[5] It was determined that the fire should be let spread, as to break up toe landscape and prevent against catastrophic wildfires in the future.[5] On May 2, the fire was allowed to cover an additional 365 acres as part of this plan.[6] By May 3, the fire had again grown to 633 acres while under supervision from 120 personnel.[7]

On May 4, the fire rapidly grew in size, covering 1,350 acres of land and brush.[8] By 9:58 a.m. on May 5, the fire had reached an acreage of 2,009.[9] A large tree unrelated to the fire fell on a firefighting cab that was en route, and none of the four passengers sustained injuries.[9][10][11] On May 6, the number of personnel assigned to the fire dropped to 92.[12]

On May 7, the fire was determined to be 15 miles southeast of Chemult,[4] and remained at a constant 2,009 acres.[13] In the morning hours of May 8, the number of personnel assigned to the fire again dropped to 91,[14] and on May 9 the fire was purposefully let grow to 2,200 acres.[15] On May 10, the fire reached 3,200 acres in size, and the firing operation continued with 106 personnel assigned to the fire.[16]

By May 11, the fire reached 3,278 acres in size, and there were no evacuations.[17] By May 12, the fire reached 4,791 acres in size,[18] and by 9:05 a.m. on May 13 this number went up to 6,340.[19] The fire was considered 100% contained on the same day.[20][21]

Usage by firefighters

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The fire was allowed to grow in 3 phases (Phase I, Phase II and Phase III) and was purposefully ignited further during Phase II to reduce small and crowded ground foliage, including bushes and shrubs, that could potentially create a large and potentially catastrophic wildfire in the future.[22][23]

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration finalized report on the wildfire:
  2. ↑ Corser, Bobby (May 13, 2024). "Southern Oregon battles first wildfire of 2024 as Little Yamsay Fire scorches 6,300 acres". KTVL. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  3. ↑ "| InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. August 2, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  4. 1 2 Lund, Isabela (July 3, 2024). "Smoke visible due to Little Yamsay Fire". NewsWatch 12 KDRV. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  5. 1 2 "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. August 2, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. August 2, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. August 2, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. August 2, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  9. 1 2 "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. August 2, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Tree Falls Striking OR Firefighting Vehicle at Little Yamsay Fire". May 6, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  11. ↑ Staff, Newsroom (May 6, 2024). "Tree falls on emergency firefighting vehicle on Little Yamsay Fire". KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2. Retrieved August 3, 2024. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  12. ↑ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. August 2, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. August 2, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. August 2, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. August 2, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. August 2, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  17. ↑ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. August 2, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  18. ↑ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. August 2, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  19. ↑ King, Jenna (May 14, 2024). "Little Yamsay Fire continues to burn in Chemult". KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  20. ↑ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. August 2, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  21. ↑ Tennessean, The. "Little Yamsay - Wildfire and Smoke Map". The Tennessean. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  22. ↑ Reporter, Brooke Snavely (May 1, 2024). "Lightning-caused wildfire south of Bend encouraged to grow". Central Oregon Daily. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  23. ↑ O'Brien, Molly (May 6, 2024). "Lucky strike: Lightning ignites Little Yamsay Fire, sparks hope for future management". Herald and News. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
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