Two Four Two Fire in Chiloquin, Oregon

The Two Four Two fire was reported Monday the 7th near Williamson River Campground, but had jumped Highway 97, burning on both sides of the roadway, moving south and southwest. Strong winds pushed the fire towards 400 homes in Chiloquin on Monday the 7th. Over night it took off to over 2,000 acres, and burned more than 4 miles.
  • September 17, 2020

The Two Four Two fire was reported Monday the 7th near Williamson River Campground, but had jumped Highway 97, burning on both sides of the roadway, moving south and southwest. Strong winds pushed the fire towards 400 homes in Chiloquin on Monday the 7th. Over night it took off to over 2,000 acres, and burned more than 4 miles.

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Initially there were 20 engines, two handcrews and five dozers, and quickly grew to 505 firefighters, 37 engines, nine hand crews, 17 dozers, 12 water-tenders and multiple air resources.

The estimated cost of fighting The Two Four Two fire has risen to $2.8 million and counting. It was reported Sunday night that the Two Four Two Fire has reached 14,584 acres in size. Unfortunately, 8 homes and 35 other structures are no longer standing, and about 70 structures are damaged due to the blaze. More than 1,200 structures remain in danger. Thankfully, our amazing crews were able to save every structure in Rainbow Park and Woodland Park. Lines are still holding strong, so Current fire areas include Steiger Butte, northwest of Chiloquin, and areas near Train Mountain.

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🔥Update: Strong winds are pushing the Two Four Two Fire towards 400 homes near Chiloquin. It took off last night to over 2,000 acres, and has burned more than 4 miles. Currently there are 20 engines, two handcrews and five dozers on the fire with little containment reported this morning, so more resources are on the way. The logging museum at Collier State Park was saved, but Happy Trails Cowboy Campground in Chiloquin is believed destroyed. Chiloquin school will also close through Wednesday due to the fire. Current fire areas include Steiger Butte, northwest of Chiloquin, and areas near Train Mountain. Those with evacuation questions should go to Kla-Mo-Ya Casino where the Red Cross has established a shelter. For those that are in need of stalls for animals, there are some available at the Klamath County Fairgrounds. #twofourtwofire #chiloquinoregon #chiloquin #craterlake #wildlandfires #wildlandfirefighting #USFS #klamathfalls  . . . 🎥 @cascadefirewatch . . . #pnw #oregonexplored #southernoregon #traveloregon #oregon #oregonlife #travelsouthernoregon #oregoncascades #pacificnorthwest #oregonnw #oregonisbeautiful #oregonisawsome #oregonwild #klamathfallsoregon #klamathcounty #klamathoutdoors #klamathbasin #onlyinoregon #discoveroregon #oregonian

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🔥Aircraft Update: The Two Four Two fire was reported Monday near Williamson River Campground, but has jumped Highway 97, now burning on both sides of the roadway, moving south and southwest. Klamath Lake, Williamson River, and Spring Creek are being used to scoop water. Boaters are warned to be cautious of their surroundings and avoid areas where aircrafts are operating over the water. #twofourtwofire #chiloquinoregon #chiloquin #craterlake #wildlandfires #wildlandfirefighting #USFS #klamathfalls  . . . 📷 basinlife.com . . . #pnw #oregonexplored #southernoregon #traveloregon #oregon #oregonlife #travelsouthernoregon #oregoncascades #pacificnorthwest #oregonnw #oregonisbeautiful #oregonisawsome #oregonwild #klamathfallsoregon #klamathcounty #klamathoutdoors #klamathculture #klamathlake #williamsonriver #springcreek

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🔥Evacuation Update: There has been some concern as to whether the Klamoya Casino is still taking evacuees due to their close distance to the affected area. They are giving all updates on their facebook page. Please follow developments at @klamoyacasino. Stay safe everyone!🙏 #twofourtwofire #chiloquinoregon #chiloquin #craterlake #wildlandfires #wildlandfirefighting #USFS #klamathfalls . . . 📷 @paulrww . . . #pnw #oregonexplored #southernoregon #traveloregon #oregon #oregonlife #travelsouthernoregon #oregoncascades #pacificnorthwest #oregonnw #oregonisbeautiful #oregonisawsome #oregonwild #klamathfallsoregon #klamathcounty #klamathoutdoors #klamathbasin #onlyinoregon #discoveroregon #oregonian #oregonwild #pnwwonderland #klamathhomeandoutdoor

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🔥ATTENTION: Crater Lake Resort is requesting help. They are in need of the following: -two inch suction hoses -suction pumps  -headlamps -2 inch pvc couplers -fire hoses and nozzles. If you have any of these items please DM @crater.lake.resort. For any other donations please contact Steel Sensations, Starvin' Marvin's, or @shopbloomandflourish Donation items: -Non-perishable food items -Diapers / Wipes / Formula / Baby Food -New Personal hygiene products -Toilet Paper -New or gently worn Men, Women, Children’s, and Baby clothing -Cash -Fuel Cards -Bottled Water -Grocery store gift cards -Dog & Cat food, Cat Litter #242fire #fortklamath #twofourtwofire #chiloquinoregon #chiloquin #craterlake #wildlandfires #wildlandfirefighting #USFS #klamathfalls #oregonfires #wildfire #fireseason . . . 📷 @fishslayerloomis

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🔥Damage Update: Here is the current state of the 🐟hatch-house due to the Two Four Two Fire. It burned pretty quickly yesterday evening, taking a little over half an hour to burn completely down. The fire fighters were notified when smoke was first noticed, but it was already too late. Now they can no longer raise fish from eggs, and all they can do is finish raising the ones they still have. Additionally, 8 homes have been completely demolished and 31 others have been damaged. A total of 70 structures all together have been damaged. Thankfully, firefighters were able to save The logging museum at Collier State Park, but it is in a very damaged condition now. Power remains out in the fire-affected area, all the way up to Crater Lake National Park. The estimated cost to fight the fire is $1.2 million and rising. #242fire #fortklamath #twofourtwofire #chiloquinoregon #chiloquin #craterlake#oregonfire #oregon #wildfire #fireseason #wildlandfires #wildlandfirefighting #USFS #oregonnw #oregonexplored #pnw #traveloregon #oregonian #oregonadventures #onlyinoregon #oregonlife #discoveroregon #pacificnorthwest #pnwwonderland #oregonwild #naturaloregon #youroregon #pnwisbeautiful #extremeoregon #exploringoregon . . . 📷 @cellbuilder5 📷 @citysearchandrescue

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How to help our Two Four Two Firefighters: There are currently 24 engines, two handcrews, 10 dozers, five water-tenders and multiple air resources assigned to the fire now. They have risked everything to keep our community safe! Please share, show, and communicate your appreciation to these brave individuals. If you wish to help out, the Chiloquin Fire and Rescue are taking donations. Our firefighters are always in need of non-perishable foods, water, Gatorade and personal hygiene products (baby wipes, Chapstick, etc.). Unfortunately, they will not accept home-cooked meals but they are always accepting quick snacks that are easy to pack like nuts, fruit, jerky, granola bars, chips, and so on. Their address is 156 S 2nd Ave., Chiloquin. Another way to help is to donate to the wildland firefighter foundation. They are helping firefighters that have lost their homes, are injured and the families of fallen firefighters from all over. Again, we can’t express how thankful we are, we are so LUCKY to have you! #242fire #fortklamath #twofourtwofire #chiloquinoregon #chiloquin #craterlake#oregonfire #oregon #wildfire #fireseason #wildlandfires #wildlandfirefighting #USFS . . . 📷 @starrsystars 🎥 @reevesrufflife 📷 @ashley_anderson_89 . . . #oregonnw #oregonexplored #pnw #traveloregon #oregonian #oregonadventures #onlyinoregon #oregonlife #discoveroregon #pacificnorthwest #pnwwonderland #oregonwild #naturaloregon #youroregon #pnwisbeautiful #extremeoregon #exploringoregon

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🔥Update: Currently there are 505 firefighters, 37 engines, nine hand crews, 17 dozers, 12 water-tenders and multiple air resources. The estimated cost of fighting The Two Four Two fire has risen to $2.8 million and counting. It was reported Sunday night that the Two Four Two Fire has reached 14,584 acres in size. Unfortunately, 8 homes and 35 other structures are no longer standing, and about 70 structures are damaged due to the blaze. More than 1,200 structures remain in danger. Thankfully, our amazing crews were able to save every structure in Rainbow Park and Woodland Park. Lines are still holding strong, and they are hoping to get everyone back in their homes as quickly as possible. At this current state they can’t say for sure how soon this will be. #242fire #fortklamath #twofourtwofire #chiloquinoregon #chiloquin #craterlake#oregonfire #oregon #wildfire #fireseason #wildlandfires #wildlandfirefighting #USFS . . . 🎥 @bendfirerescue . . . #oregonnw #oregonexplored #pnw #traveloregon #oregonian #oregonadventures #onlyinoregon #oregonlife #discoveroregon #pacificnorthwest #pnwwonderland #oregonwild #naturaloregon #youroregon #pnwisbeautiful #extremeoregon #exploringoregon

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🔥Update: There are now 24 engines, two handcrews, five dozers and multiple air resources, one lead plane, three single-engine airtankers, two scooper aircraft, one large helicopter, and two Type 2 helicopters on the fire today. More resources are on the way because of heat and smoke making the use of air resources difficult. Fire mangers reported that the fire moved "in all directions" as of yesterday’s wind conditions. Fire managers said they are still determining structures that might be lost, or damaged. Thankfully there are no known injuries or fatalities reported yesterday evening. Swipe to see a full list of closures and evacuation sites. #twofourtwofire #chiloquinoregon #chiloquin #craterlake #wildlandfires #wildlandfirefighting #USFS #klamathfalls  . . . 📷 @crater.lake.resort (which is now closed due to fire warning) 📷 @kk6gxg . . . #pnw #oregonexplored #southernoregon #traveloregon #oregon #oregonlife #travelsouthernoregon #oregoncascades #pacificnorthwest #oregonwild #klamathfallsoregon #klamathcounty #klamathoutdoors #klamathculture #lakeview #malin #tulelake #klamathbasin #onlyinoregon #discoveroregon #oregonian #klamathhomeandoutdoor

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🔥Livestock evacuation & donation update: Emergency officials ask residents to avoid calling 911 unless in an emergency. Those with evacuation questions should go to Kla-Mo-Ya Casino where the Red Cross has a shelter ready. For those that are in need of stalls for animals, there are some available at the Klamath County Fairgrounds. If you wish to help during this time, Steel Sensations and Starvin' Marvin's are accepting donations. Other things that are also very useful to donate during this time include nonperishables, hygiene items, and baby stuff. Please, everyone stay safe out there, and thank you to all our first responders! You are the brave ones!💜#twofourtwofire #chiloquinoregon #chiloquin #craterlake #wildlandfires #wildlandfirefighting #USFS #klamathfalls  . . . 📷 @ladybowhunter4 . . . #pnw #oregonexplored #southernoregon #traveloregon #oregon #oregonlife #travelsouthernoregon #oregoncascades #pacificnorthwest #oregonnw #oregonisbeautiful #oregonisawsome #oregonwild #klamathfallsoregon #klamathcounty #klamathoutdoors #klamathculture #klamathbasin #klamathhomeandoutdoor

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🔥Update: There are now 19 engines, four handcrews, eight dozers, four water-tenders and multiple air resources. The Two Four Two Fire has reached 12,000 acres, with 8 homes destroyed, another 31 damaged. Thankfully, firefighters were able to save The logging museum at Collier State Park, but it is in a very damaged condition now. Power remains out in the fire-affected area, all the way up to Crater Lake National Park. #twofourtwofire #chiloquinoregon #chiloquin #craterlake #wildlandfires #wildlandfirefighting #USFS #klamathfalls #oregonfires #wildfire #fireseason  . . . 🎥 @k_hauk . . . #oregon #klamathfallsoregon #klamathcounty #klamathoutdoors #klamathbasin #oregonwild #oregonwildfires #oregonlife #oregoncascades #oregonian #southernoregon

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An Aerial view from one of the water-tender aircrafts carrying a drop over the Two Four Two Fire in Chiloquin, Oregon. Over 12,000 acres burned with high winds and only 5% containment. Currently homes are still in danger, and evacuations are still in place. Please pray for our first responders, and stay tuned for more updates.🔥#242fire #fortklamath #twofourtwofire #chiloquinoregon #chiloquin #craterlake#oregonfire #oregon #wildfire #fireseason #wildlandfires #wildlandfirefighting #USFS . . . 📷 @blind_squirrel_firefighting . . . #oregonnw #oregonexplored #pnw #traveloregon #oregonian #oregonadventures #onlyinoregon #oregonlife #discoveroregon #pacificnorthwest #pnwwonderland #oregonwild #naturaloregon #youroregon #pnwisbeautiful #extremeoregon #exploringoregon

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🔥Donation Update: So proud to be Klamath County! Our community is really one of a kind, and we are so lucky to live here. @crater.lake.resort thankfully reported that the winds laid down saving them from the fire reaching their property. Neighbors, friends and strangers all showed up to help or bring equipment they needed. If you still wish to help – Here are a list of places that are participating: Klamath Food Bank: Drop off fresh produce and nonperishables at 3231 Maywood Dr., Klamath Falls, between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Klamath Falls Gospel Mission: Drop off nonperishables, clothes, hygiene products and gift cards to local businesses at 1931 Mission Ave. Grange Co-Op: Drop livestock feed, pet feed, water bowls and blankets off at 2525 Washburn Way, Klamath Falls between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Klamath Farmers Online Marketplace: Customers can drop off nonperishables, diapers, baby formula, personal hygiene products, new or gently worn men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, cash, fuel cards, bottled water and grocery store gift cards at the pickup spot at the Herald & News building, 2701 Foothills Blvd., Klamath Falls, Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. American Red Cross, Klamath Falls Chapter: Donate to the national organization at www.redcross.org or by calling 1-800-HELP-NOW. Also can give to Red Cross through www.kfom.org Chiloquin Fire and Rescue: Drop off non-perishable foods, water, Gatorade and personal hygiene products for firefighters at 156 S 2nd Ave., Chiloquin. They will not accept home-cooked meals but are accepting quick snacks like nuts, fruit, jerky, granola bars and chips. Personal hygiene products they will take include baby wipes and Chapstick. #242fire #fortklamath #twofourtwofire #chiloquinoregon #chiloquin #craterlake#oregonfire #oregon #wildfire #fireseason #wildlandfires #wildlandfirefighting #USFS . . . 📷 @kelsie.randall 📷 @princesskryssi . . . #oregonnw #oregonexplored #pnw #traveloregon #oregonian #oregonadventures #onlyinoregon #oregonlife #discoveroregon #pacificnorthwest #pnwwonderland #oregonwild #naturaloregon #youroregon #pnwisbeautiful #extremeoregon #exploringoregon

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🔥Update: Currently there are 309 firefighters, 35 engines, three handcrews, 15 dozers, six water-tenders and multiple air resources. The Two Four Two Fire is about 14,500 acres in size. Containment is increasing and the number of evacuated homes is lowering. The estimated cost to fight the fire is $1.7 million and rising. #242fire #fortklamath #twofourtwofire #chiloquinoregon #chiloquin #craterlake#oregonfire #oregon #wildfire #fireseason #wildlandfires #wildlandfirefighting #USFS . . . 📷 @fishslayerloomis 📷 @scoutlunazero . . . #oregonnw #oregonexplored #pnw #traveloregon #oregonian #oregonadventures #onlyinoregon #oregonlife #discoveroregon #pacificnorthwest #pnwwonderland #oregonwild #naturaloregon #youroregon #pnwisbeautiful #extremeoregon #exploringoregon

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🔥Update: Finally, with great relief we are able to report that as of yesterday morning the Two Four Two Fire has stayed stagnant at a little over 14,500 acres. The firefighters have reached 15% containment and all evacuations have been lifted. 8 homes were lost, the fish-hatchery is gone, Collier State Park is in a very damaged state, and 70 structures were badly burned as well. They are pleased to have people return to their homes, but are still requesting to stay out of the area unless you are a resident. Additionally, we want to thank all first responders! #242fire #fortklamath #twofourtwofire #chiloquinoregon #chiloquin #craterlake#oregonfire #oregon #wildfire #fireseason #wildlandfires #wildlandfirefighting #USFS . . . 🎥 @fishslayerloomis 📷 @rackal_46 📷 @fishslayerloomis . . . #oregonnw #oregonexplored #pnw #traveloregon #oregonian #oregonadventures #onlyinoregon #oregonlife #discoveroregon #pacificnorthwest #pnwwonderland #oregonwild #naturaloregon #youroregon #pnwisbeautiful #extremeoregon #exploringoregon

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