[THE DALLES, Ore.]
Late Saturday night firefighters from Oregon Department of Forestry’s
The Dalles Unit responded to a fire burning on private timberland along Fir
Mountain Road in Hood River County. The
fire is located approximately eight miles southeast of Hood River and is estimated
to be seventy acres this morning. There
are no structures threatened at this time, however roads in the area may be
impacted by firefighting activities. The
cause of the fire is under investigation.
The fire is burning in slash piles from recent
logging, as well as adjacent standing timber and smaller replanted trees. Overnight firefighters were able to complete
dozer line around portions of the fire, however wind has pushed fire outside
the line in some areas. Today additional
dozers and equipment will work to build fireline, pull apart areas of intense
heat, and remove fuels from the fires edge. Water tenders will be used to
distribute water and cool hot spots.
Contract hand crews are on scene this morning, with
more expected to arrive later today. A
Type 2 helicopter with bucket is dropping water on the fire this morning with
additional air resources on order.
Weather today is expected to bring strong winds and warm temperatures
which will continue to challenge firefighters.
Firefighters from Parkdale Fire, Mosier Fire, Hood
River Fire, Wy’East Fire, the Mount Hood National Forest and the Columbia River
Gorge National Scenic Area are assisting Oregon Department of Forestry in
suppression activities.
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.
