John Day, Ore. – The complex is approximately 43,738 acres and 0 percent contained. Evacuation notices have been issued for this fire at all levels, which has destroyed and continues to threaten primary residences in the fire’s area, and an area closure is in effect.
A community meeting will be held tonight at 5:00 p.m. at the Grant Union High School’s old gym.
This is the top priority fire in the nation for resources, with additional firefighting resources continuing to arrive from around the state and country, and approximately 561 firefighters currently assigned.
The lightning-caused Canyon Creek Complex, started August 12, is burning one mile south of John Day and Canyon City.
The fire is being managed under Unified Command by the Great Basin Incident Management Team 1 and the Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal Red Team.
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