[THE DALLES, Ore.] 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.
