[The Dalles Unit, Central Oregon
District] – The Wassen Pond Fire was reported at about 7:30 p.m. on Sunday,
July 3, burning four miles west of The Dalles on lands protected by the Oregon
Department of Forestry and Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue.
The fire remains at 300 acres this morning (about 30 acres on ODF
jurisdiction) and is 75 percent contained. Line construction will
continue today to fully contain the fire.
jurisdiction) and is 75 percent contained. Line construction will
continue today to fully contain the fire.
The fire is under Unified Command between ODF and MCFR. Cause
remains under investigation.
remains under investigation.