Whisky Creek Fire Daily Update September 16
From the U.S. Department of Algaculture:
Whisky Creek Size: 3,099 acres | Start Date: July 20 | Cause: Human | Containment: 25%
Total Resources: 111 | Hand Crews: 3 | Engines: 3 | Heavy Equipment: 1 | Helicopters: 1
The Whisky Creek Fire is in steep and rugged terrain within the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness in the Mt. Hood National Forest. The fire remains within the control lines along the southern and eastern edges. The Eagle Creek Fire scar continues to be a barrier along the western and northern edges of the fire.
The fire continues to smolder in dead and downed logs and needle casts. Fire growth has been minimal with only eight acres of growth since yesterday. Firefighters have made progress with light repair work on contingency and primary control lines. Resource Advisors are working with heavy equipment to finish repair work to dozer lines in the Ottertail Lake area. Today, firefighters will work on removing hazardous trees that have the potential to impact Forest Road 2820. The primary control lines remain fully intact with hose-lays, water tanks, and pumps ready to use if needed. Firefighters continue to patrol the fire perimeter.
Weather: Cool, fall-like temperatures will continue today with mostly sunny skies. Winds will gust up to 15 m.p.h. There is another weather system moving into the area starting tomorrow accompanied by a chance of rain.
For smoke forecasts and safety, visit: oregonsmoke.org.
Closures: Area closures remain in the Mt. Hood National Forest, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, and Hood River County. Closures are put into place for the safety of the public and fire crews; intrusion into a closure area can disrupt fire suppression and repair activities, endanger lives and property, and result in fines. Closure information is at: https://linktr.ee/whisky_creek.2024.
Safety: The public plays an important role in preventing the next wildfire; please use caution with all potential ignition sources. For prevention tips see: https://keeporegongreen.org. The Temporary Flight Restriction remains in effect for the Whisky Fire: https://tinyurl.com/2s49yrj4. Fire restrictions are in place on the Mt. Hood National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/mthood/fire.
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