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Increased humidity levels played a crucial role in helping firefighters successfully complete yesterday’s firing operation. The operation, which began around 11:00 a.m. and continued into the evening, starting on the east side, focused on the north perimeter of the fire, advancing towards the west. As a result, smoke was visible from Interstate 84.
Firefighters made significant progress along the northern edge by utilizing the dozer line, the Columbia River Highway State Trail, and rocky terrain. They effectively connected these lines, with successfully securing the area from east to west.
Today, firefighters will continue their strategic burning operations along the northwest flank in order to complete the containment lines surrounding the Microwave Tower fire. There will likely be smoke and flames visible from within the fire area as firefighters light off fuels along their hand and dozer lines.
Low to moderate fire behavior occurred during the firing operations. Smoldering along other flanks of the fire occurred throughout the day and night. Similar fire behavior is expected today during the burning operations. Firefighters will continue to mop-up and patrol the fire area.
Existing Level 3, 2 and 1 evacuations on the east side of the fire area remains in place. For updated information please follow https://www.facebook.com/WascoCountySheriff. The evacuation preparedness level remains at Level 1 on the west side, please follow https://www.facebook.com/hrcso. The Red Cross center is available at the Hood River Middle School for anyone needing a place to go.
FIRE AT A GLANCE
Estimated Size: 806 acres
Containment: 53%
Location: 5 miles west, southwest of Mosier, OR