THE DALLES, ORE. – Work on the Fir Mountain Fire
Saturday increased the containment to 80%.
Today firefighters will continue mop-up operations working from the
perimeter into the interior of the fire.
Firefighters use a grid system to locate any areas of heat, then cool
these spots with water and dirt as they pull the material apart. Fire behavior on the fire Saturday was
minimal. Full containment of the fire is
expected Wednesday. The Central Oregon
Fire Management Service Type 3 Team will transition command this evening back
to Oregon Department of Forestry’s The Dalles Unit. A Type 4 organization will shadow the team
today in preparation for the transition.
Saturday, Wasco County Sheriff’s Department reduced the
Level 3 evacuation notice for 2900 Godberson Road to a Level 1. The Level 1 evacuation notice for Mosier Creek
Road area from 3475 Mosier Creek Road to 3950 Mosier Creek Road to 1 mile south
of 8020 Ketchum Road to 2000 Ketchum Road is still in effect as well. Evacuation
information is available at https://www.facebook.com/WascoCountySheriff.
Road closures are still in place for Godberson Road and Fir
Mountain Road for public and firefighter safety. Fire engines, water tenders,
heavy equipment and supply vehicles continue to utilize these narrow, steep
roads to support fire suppression activities.
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.