What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of September 10, 2025, the wildfire is named the Black Rock Fire, located in Oregon, USA.
It is burning west of the John Day River, north of Clarno, and east of the China Hat Mountains. The fire is under the jurisdiction of Wasco County and was first reported on September 4, 2025 (1).
Which cities or areas are affected by the Black Rock Fire?
The cities and areas affected by the Black Rock Fire include:
- Antelope
- Ashwood
- Bakeoven
- Clarno
- Shaniko
- Twickenham
- Wheeler
What is the current containment status of the Black Rock Fire?
As of September 10, 2025, the Black Rock Fire has reached 43,921.4 acres in size and is currently 20% contained (1).
Recent rainfall and increased moisture have contributed to slowing the fire’s spread, but rugged terrain continues to present challenges for large equipment access.
Crews are actively working with the Wheeler County RFPA, the Bureau of Land Management, and the National Park Service to suppress the fire, prioritizing public safety and protection of cultural and natural resources.
Tactical firing operations and hand crews are being employed in inaccessible areas to help establish containment lines.
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
As of September 10, 2025, evacuation orders remain in effect for several areas due to the Black Rock Fire. The current evacuation levels include:
- Level 3 - Go: Wheeler County Zone WHH-002-A
- Level 2 - Set: Sherman County Zone E011 SE, Wheeler County Zone WHH-002-B, Wasco County from north border to Clarno and Antelope along Hwy 218
- Level 1 - Ready: Sherman County Zone E011 2mile, Wheeler County Zones WHH-002-C and WHH-030-A, Wasco County from Shaniko and Antelope to Hwy 218 and Hwy 293 intersection
Residents and visitors are advised to stay updated via the Watch Duty map and follow all directions from local authorities due to the ongoing tactical operations and unpredictable fire behavior.
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