Press release from Oregon Department of Forestry
THE DALLES - Firefighting activities on the Fir Mountain Fire today will focus on mop-up and continuing to secure the fire in preparation to transfer the fire back to The Dalles Unit. Extinguishing heat near the perimeter and any hot spots in the interior is needed so the fire can be placed into patrol status and monitored in the coming days by local fire resources. The fire is 90% contained, with full containment expected Wednesday.
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for the fire and surrounding area for critical fire weather, breezy winds and low humidity. Resources on the fire will be available for initial attack and to support the local unit in fire suppression activities.
The Fir Mountain Fire is 313 acres and was first reported late on August 1, 2020. The fire is human caused and under investigation. Anyone with information which may help investigators find the person responsible for the fire is asked to call the Oregon State Police Tip Line, 1-800-452-7888.
The Wasco County Sheriff removed all evacuations from the east side of the fire and reopened Godberson Road to public travel on Monday. Details are available on the Wasco County Sheriff’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/WascoCountySheriff. Fir Mountain Road and associated side roads in Hood River County were also reopened Monday to public travel. For public and firefighter safety the speed limit for the road is reduced. The road is a single lane road in many places, the public is reminded to use caution in the area and watch for activity associated with firefighting operations.
ODF’s Central Oregon District continues to serve landowners and the public as an essential service for Oregonians. Please call or email to talk with our staff or schedule an appointment. For additional information on ODF’s Central Oregon District, including contact information and unit offices, please visit www.ODFcentraloregon.com.
