The Pine Mountain Fire experienced minimal growth overnight. Firefighters worked through the night constructing line to minimize fire spread. As of 8:30 a.m. Friday 5/8/26, the fire is currently estimated at 2,483 acres and is 15% contained.
On the north side, the fire is bound by handline and existing prescribed burn units. Firefighters have constructed handline along a portion of the western edge of the fire and hotshot crews will focus on finishing construction along this side of the fire today. Dozer line is established around the southern portion of the fire. On the eastern portion, the fire encountered the Pine Fire scar from 2024, moderating conditions and slowing fire spread. Firefighters will bolster this area with additional handline today.
Resources assigned to the Pine Mountain Fire include five hotshot crews, two dozers, ten engines, six water tenders and 15 overhead.
The Central Oregon Type 3 Incident Management Team will take command of the Pine Mountain Fire at 9 a.m. today.
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