LITTLE JOHN

## Little John Fire Report - July 28, 2025 ### Fire Start, Size and Growth **Start Date/Time/Location**: The Little John Fire ignited on Sunday afternoon, July 27, 2025, approximately eight miles west of Arock, Oregon, in Malheur County. The cause of the fire is attributed to lightning. **Size and Containment**: As of Monday morning, July 28, 2025, the fire has burned an estimated 10,000 acres and is 10% contained. **Fuels, Growth and Rate of Spread**: The fire is primarily burning in brush and grass. Reports indicate extreme fire behavior, characterized by wind-driven runs and flanking. **Containment Efforts**: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is actively engaged in fighting the fire. Containment efforts are ongoing, with 10% containment reported as of Monday morning. ### Emergency Information **Evacuations and Sheltering:** **Mandatory Evacuation Orders**: As of Monday morning, July 28, 2025, no evacuation orders had been issued for the Little John Fire. **Evacuation Warnings**: No evacuation warnings have been issued at this time. **Evacuation Shelters and Information**: Information regarding evacuation shelters is not available at this time. **Road and Infrastructure Closures:** Specific road closures related to the Little John Fire have not been detailed in the provided information. However, it is always advisable for residents to stay informed about any potential closures issued by local authorities. **For more information, visit:** As of the latest reports, specific official links for the Little John Fire are not readily available. However, general resources for wildfire information in Oregon include: * [Oregon Department of Forestry](https://www.oregon.gov/odf/Pages/index.aspx) * [Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon/Washington](https://www.blm.gov/oregon-washington) ### Current Impact **Impacts:** **Structures Impacted**: No information is available regarding the impact on structures. **Injuries and Fatalities**: No injuries or fatalities have been reported in connection with the Little John Fire. **School and Business Closures**: No information is available regarding school or business closures. **Notable Impacts**: The fire is threatening sage-grouse habitat. **Safety Concerns:** **Power Outages**: No power outages have been reported. **Water Safety**: No water safety concerns have been reported. **Burn Bans**: Given the current fire conditions and the presence of active wildfires in the region, it is highly probable that burn bans are in effect. Residents should verify local restrictions. **Air Quality**: Smoke from the Little John Fire may affect air quality in surrounding areas. Residents experiencing respiratory issues should take precautions, such as staying indoors and using air purifiers. ### Ongoing Outlook **Containment Projections**: With 10% containment achieved as of Monday morning, efforts are ongoing to increase containment. The extreme fire behavior and weather conditions present challenges. **Weather and Wind Warnings**: Malheur County, where the Little John Fire is located, is under a Red Flag Warning from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, July 28, 2025. This warning indicates that strong winds of up to 55 mph are expected, combined with scattered lightning, creating critical fire weather conditions. ### Cause and the Role of Weather and Climate **Cause**: The cause of the Little John Fire is attributed to lightning. **Weather and Climate**: The fire is experiencing extreme fire behavior due to dry conditions and strong winds. The Red Flag Warning in effect for the area highlights the critical fire weather conditions, with high winds and the potential for lightning exacerbating fire spread and intensity. ### For more information, visit:** * [Watch Duty - Little John Fire Map](https://app.watchduty.org/incidents/24834/little-john-fire) * [National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)](https://www.nifc.gov/) * [InciWeb](https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/)

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