Oregon Hazards Lab

It's 🛠️ #FieldWorkFriday

Technicians upgraded the 20-year-old infrastructure at seismic site LAIR in western Oregon, helping it transmit data faster to support the @USGS_ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning System.

🔥It’s #WildfireWednesday

The Chelan Hills Fire broke out in the early morning of July 4th, and was captured by the Chelan Butte cam in Central WA.

🚨Level 3 evacuations ordered in areas of Douglas County
📍9,861 acre footprint, 50% contained
📷 ALERTWest and Watch Duty

It’s 🔥#WildfireWednesday

The Lytle Fire was caught moments after ignition on the Rhinehart Butte Cam in Eastern Oregon.

🚨There are no current evacuation orders.
📍As of 6/24/26, the fire perimeter is 6,063 acres and 40% contained.
📸 Watch on ALERTWest and Watch Duty

It’s 🛠️ #FieldWorkFriday

This week, field technicians visited seismic sites KEB, BROK, and CARP. The trip to KEB involved ensuring our devices were oriented to true north, upgrading the 12-year-old solar panels at BROK, and fixing radio issues at CARP.

It’s #FieldWorkFriday 🛠️

Two new cams were installed in WA at Selah Butte and Rattlesnake Hills.

After the Rattlesnake cam went live, it detected the Hwy 24 Fire and has been tracking the incident ever since.

📱 Watch on ALERTWest and Watch Duty