[THE DALLES, Ore.]
The Fir Mountain Fire reached full
containment this afternoon and has transitioned to patrol status with The
Dalles Unit. Resources on the fire were
released to their home unit late this afternoon.
Monday night crews used handheld infrared cameras
across the fire to find any remaining heat sources. Crews worked on these hot spots yesterday and
will continue to identify heat and smoke today to secure the fire. Hose and other supplies continue to be
removed from the fire and returned to the fire cache for clean-up and
re-supply.
All road closures and evacuations for the fire area
have been lifted in both Wasco and Hood River counties.
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.
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.
