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(May 2023) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Jack Fire Date June 16, 2021 (2021-06-16) – Present Location Umpqua National Forest, Glide, Oregon Coordinates 43°19′19″N 122°41′10″W / 43.322°N 122.686°W / 43.322; -122.686 Statistics Burned area 13,907 acres 22 square miles56 square kilometres5,628 hectares Ignition Cause Unknown (estimated as due to human activity) Map Location within Oregon The **Jack Fire** is a large wildfire that started near [Umpqua National Forest](/source/Umpqua_National_Forest), [Glide](/source/Glide%2C_Oregon), [Oregon](/source/Oregon) on June 16, 2021. It has so far burned approximately 13,907 acres (5,628 ha) and is almost fully contained by the end of 2021. It took a significant effort to contain due to challenging terrain and dry conditions, but firefighters successfully brought it under control.[1][*[failed verification](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Verifiability)*] ## Events ### July The Jack Fire was first reported on July 5, 2021 at around 2:00 pm [PDT](/source/Pacific_Time_Zone) near [Glide](/source/Glide%2C_Oregon), [Oregon](/source/Oregon).[1] ### Cause The cause of the fire is currently unknown. But it is stated that it may be due to human activity, though the specific details have not been fully disclosed as of 2024. Like many wildfires in the region, it was probably affected by dry weather conditions, high temperatures, and dense vegetation, which made it difficult to control and contributed to its rapid spread. The ongoing drought and climate conditions have heightened fire risks in the area[1] ### Containment As of July 15, 2021, the fire is 15% percent contained.[1] ## Recovery efforts After the fire, U.S. Forest Service assessments determined that it burned so hot in many areas that natural forest regeneration would be unlikely without replanting by hand. Therefore, the NFF, (National Forest foundation) is currently working to bring the forest back, in addition to capitalizing on a unique opportunity to revitalize native oak habitat.[2] ### Recovering White Oak Habitat #### Background context Before European settlement, the [Umpqua Basin](/source/Umpqua_Basin) was covered in upland prairies, with large oak trees and patches of scattered oak woodlands. This oak savanna ecosystem was maintained by Indigenous Peoples through regular low-intensity fires and provided abundant resources to support human life. It is the most biodiverse terrestrial ecosystem in the region and is used by more than 200 species of wildlife, including 7 federally listed, such as the streaked horned lark. Off land, the oak ecosystem supports healthy watershed function, creating aquatic havens for native fish, such as salmon and steelhead. In recent years, Oregon's oak habitats have declined to less than 5-15% of their historic range. This has happened - due to factors like the loss of low-intensity fires, habitat fragmentation, and more frequent severe fires like the Jack Fire – has alarmed scientists concerned about conserving white oak diversity for future restoration. Therefore, the recovery has begun to protect the [white oak](/source/Quercus_alba) diversity and conservation[2] #### Process To support [white oak](/source/Quercus_alba) diversity and conservation, some of the oak seedlings that we plant on the burn scar will establish an oak acorn orchard to supply seed for future reforestation on [Umpqua National Forest](/source/Umpqua_National_Forest). Selected seedlings are sourced from acorns throughout the Oregon white oak range and grown at a local Forest Service genetics research center, where scientists study the genetic diversity of white oak. Once established, the [orchard](/source/Orchard) will serve as a gene conservation site, protecting genetic diversity for the future of this important species.[2] ## References - [Oregon portal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Oregon) 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:0_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:0_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-:0_1-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-:0_1-3) ["JACK FIRE UPDATE JULY 7, 2021 UMPQUA NATIONAL FOREST"](https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/umpqua/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD929769). *inciweb.nwcg.gov*. Retrieved July 17, 2021.[*[dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot)*] 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:1_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:1_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-:1_2-2) ["Oregon Oak Conservation & Jack Fire Recovery"](https://www.nationalforests.org/blog/oregon-oak-conservation-jack-fire-recovery). *National Forest Foundation*. v t e Wildfires in 2021 Africa Algeria South Africa (Cape Town) Asia India Dzüko Valley Simlipal forest Israel Russia Turkey Europe Cyprus Arakapas France Greece Italy North America Canada British Columbia Lytton White Rock Lake Mexico Nuevo León United States Arizona Clifton Globe Copper Canyon Mescal Payson Perkinsville Prescott National Forest Safford Superior Wickenburg California Colorado Boulder County Idaho Riggins Snake River Kansas Minnesota Arrowhead New Mexico Oregon Texas Washington South America Argentine Patagonia Chilean Patagonia Oceania Australia 2020–21 Wooroloo 2021-22 Beechina ◀ 2020 2022 ▶ v t e Oregon wildfires Pre-2000 Yacolt (1902) Tillamook (1933–1951) 2000–2015 Biscuit (2002) B&B (2003) Tumblebug (2009) Lava (2012) Long Draw (2012) Barry Point (2013) 2017 Chetco Bar Cinder Butte Eagle Creek High Cascades Complex Milli Nash Whitewater 2018 Boxcar Graham Jack Knife Klamathon Klondike Long Hollow Miles South Valley Substation Post-2018 2020 Almeda Drive Archie Creek Beachie Creek Holiday Farm Lionshead Santiam Slater 2021 Bootleg Jack 2022 Cedar Creek 2023 Alder Creek Devils Butte Flat Golden 2024 Durkee Little Yamsay 2025 Rowena Cram Burdoin Flat 2026 Category Commons --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Jack Fire](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Fire) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Fire?action=history)). 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