THE DALLES, ORE. - Work on the Fir Mountain Fire Saturday increased the containment to 80%. Today firefighters will continue mop-up operations working from the perimeter into the interior of the fire. Firefighters use a grid system to locate any areas of heat, then cool these spots with water and dirt as they pull the material apart. Fire behavior on the fire Saturday was minimal. Full containment of the fire is expected Wednesday. The Central Oregon Fire Management Service Type 3 Team will transition command this evening back to Oregon Department of Forestry’s The Dalles Unit. A Type 4 organization will shadow the team today in preparation for the transition.
Saturday, Wasco County Sheriff’s Department reduced the Level 3 evacuation notice for 2900 Godberson Road to a Level 1. The Level 1 evacuation notice for Mosier Creek Road area from 3475 Mosier Creek Road to 3950 Mosier Creek Road to 1 mile south of 8020 Ketchum Road to 2000 Ketchum Road is still in effect as well. Evacuation information is available at https://www.facebook.com/WascoCountySheriff.
Road closures are still in place for Godberson Road and Fir Mountain Road for public and firefighter safety. Fire engines, water tenders, heavy equipment and supply vehicles continue to utilize these narrow, steep roads to support fire suppression activities.
The fire was first reported August 1, 2020 and remains under investigation.
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.
