An unknown number of people
were evacuated from the Pine Mountain Observatory and nearby campground last
night; the fire is approximately 2 miles from the Observatory. The cause of
this fire is under investigation.
Firefighters will continue
mopping up the Sheridan Fire (200 acres) burning near Sunriver, Oregon, as well
as Incident #516 (1 acre plus several small spot fires) on Tumalo Mountain
across from Mount Bachelor. The cause of these fires remains under investigation.
Fire officials have
determined that the main roads (FS 40, 45 and 4220) through the Sheridan Fire
will remain closed at this time due to hazardous trees and continued heavy fire
traffic. The roads will remain closed until the snags are removed and the road
is safe for travel. The Deschutes River remains open between Harper’s Bridge
and the Sunriver Resort Marina; however, the closure could be reinstated if
helicopters need to use the spot for dipping. The Level 1 Evacuation Notice remains
in effect for homes in the Fall River Estates subdivision and the Fall River
Fish Hatchery.
Continued hot and dry weather
will challenge firefighters working on existing fires and increase the
potential for a new start to spread rapidly. Fire officials are asking everyone
to use caution when recreating out in the woods and rangelands – make sure
campfires are out when someone isn’t there to watch them, dispose of cigarettes
properly, and avoid parking over vegetation.
Pine Mountain Fire last night |
that's near the ranch I grew up on. stay safe, firefighters.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the well-wishes. Things are looking good out there today.
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