THE DALLES, ORE. – Firefighters continue to make progress on the
Fir Mountain Fire. Overnight the fire
was held within the existing footprint and this morning the fire has fireline
around 75% of the perimeter. Today fire
resources will focus on completing construction of containment lines using
existing roads and heavy equipment.
Crews will continue developing hoselays for water distribution
throughout the fire. Strengthening
firelines and securing the perimeter is a priority today, as winds are expected
to increase throughout the day.
Helicopters will be available today to drop water on hot spots as needed
by ground crews. Mop-up activities will
progress from the fire perimeter into the interior to further secure the
fire. The fire is 313 acres with 30%
containment.
For public safety road closures are
in place for Godberson Road and Fir Mountain Road due to fire suppression
activity. Evacuation information for the
eastern flank of the fire is available at https://www.facebook.com/WascoCountySheriff.
A
vehicle accident involving a firefighter, not engaged on the fireline, occurred
Tuesday evening. The firefighter was not
injured and will return to duty on the fireline today.
The
fire was first reported August 1, 2020 and remains under investigation.
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.