Sep 16, 2017 - Twitter: https://twitter.com/eaglecreekfire. â Oregon Smoke Information: https://oregonsmoke.blogspot.c
Morning Update Eagle Creek and Archer Fires September 16, 2017 8:00 a.m. Contact Information: Fire Information 541-392-1632 (8 a.m.-8 p.m.) or
[email protected] Location: Hood River and Multnomah Counties, Oregon Eagle Creek Fire Size: 45,579 acres Eagle Creek Fire Containment: 32%
Archer Fire Size: 260 acres Archer Fire Containment: 100%
A community meeting is scheduled for 12 PM on Saturday, September 16 at the Hood River Valley High School to share information on the Eagle Creek Fire. Summary: Firefighter control efforts focus on the outer perimeter of the fire. Smoke and flames may be visible as pockets of unburned fuel are consumed within the interior of the fire. Temperatures remain seasonable with a high of 72 degrees with east, northeast winds at 15-25 mph. The relative humidity remains low ranging from 20-30 percent. Saturday evening into Sunday winds are expected to begin shifting to the southwest, as a cold front moves into the area bringing cloudy conditions, a chance of precipitation, higher humidity and lower temperatures. Active fire behavior is expected primarily on the southern and western edge of the fire with dry conditions and east, northeast winds. Firefighters will be reinforcing and holding lines along the west side of the fire. The Bell Creek drainage is expected to receive windy conditions and active fire behavior. Aerial operations will support firefighters with direct water drops to assist holding and firing operations as conditions allow. Mop up continues along the Interstate 84 corridor and reinforcement of lines on the east side of the fire. Work to stabilize fire lines in advance of possible precipitation will be occurring all over the fire area. Today Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) task forces will continue work making structures better prepared against wildfire. Weather and fire conditions will be monitored to ensure that fire crews are best positioned to protect structures in the event of increased fire behavior. The Archer Mountain Fire is 100 percent contained with crews on site continuing mop-up, patrol and rehabilitation of fire lines. Resources Assigned: 27 crews (5-Type 1, 14-Type 2, 8-Type 2 Initial Attack); 61 Engines; 12 Helicopters; 9 Dozers; 18 Water Tenders; 1,060 Personnel Additional fire, closure and evacuation information can be found at the following sites: ● Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5584/ ● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EagleCreekandIndianCreekFires2017/ ● Twitter: https://twitter.com/eaglecreekfire ● Oregon Smoke Information: https://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com/ ● Multnomah County Sheriff Flash Alert: https://www.flashalert.net/id/MCSO ● Hood River County Sheriff: http://www.hoodriversheriff.com/news/breaking-news/ ● Road Closures: https://tripcheck.com ● Firewise Information: http://www.firewise.org/
