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Thunderstorms Ignite Wildfires Across Oregon, Firefighters Struggle to Contain Blazes
5 Sep
Summary
- Multiple new wildfires sparked by thunderstorms in Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
- Emigrant Fire south of Oakridge grows to 31,453 acres, 0% contained
- Black Rock Fire quickly expands to 3,500 acres, threatens structures
As of September 6th, 2025, multiple wildfires continue to burn throughout Oregon, with thunderstorms sparking new fire starts in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. The Emigrant Fire, burning 20 miles southeast of Oakridge, has grown to 31,453 acres, a slight increase from the previous day. Suppression efforts are focused on the areas with the highest potential to threaten critical values, with operations along the southeast corner, southwest, and southeast flanks.
Meanwhile, a new fire, the Black Rock Fire, ignited on September 4th and has quickly expanded to 3,500 acres, posing a threat to structures in the area west of the John Day River, north of Clarno and east of the China Hat Mountains. Firefighters and air resources have been deployed to the scene to battle the rapidly growing blaze.
In addition, the Marks Creek Fire, burning 21 miles northeast of Prineville in the Ochoco National Forest, is estimated to be 1,925 acres as of September 5th. Crews are working to build and reinforce containment lines, facing challenges from critical weather, steep terrain, and shifting conditions. The Bridge Fire, burning 9.9 miles northeast of Prairie City, is estimated to be 500 acres and has prompted evacuation levels 1 and 2.
