Alder Creek Fire
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Date(s)July 6, 2023 – present
LocationWheeler County, Oregon
Burned area1,551 acres (628 ha)
Causeunder investigation
| Alder Creek Fire | |
|---|---|
| Part of the 2023 Oregon wildfires | |
| Date(s) | July 6, 2023 – present |
| Location | Wheeler County, Oregon |
| Statistics | |
| Burned area | 1,551 acres (628 ha) |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | under investigation |
| Map | |
 Perimeter of Alder Creek Fire (map data) | |
The Alder Creek Fire is an active wildfire in Wheeler County, Oregon. Ignited in the early afternoon at about 5 pm on July 6, 2023, the cause of the fire is still under investigation. The fire ultimately burned 1,551 acres (628 ha) of land.[1]
The fire began near U.S. Route 19 at mile marker 81. As of July 8, 2023[update], it had burned 760 acres (310 ha) and was 0% contained.[1] On July 15, 2023 the fire was fully contained. It ultimately destroyed a total of 1,551 acres (628 ha) of land.
